What You Need To Know About Friendly Bacteria

By Daniel Wallace


There are many factors that play a very important role in the maintenance of your overall health. Foremost among these, however, is one very surprising thing. This is the friendly bacteria that is found throughout all parts of your body. These helper organisms help keep other, harmful microorganisms in check. They are largely found throughout all portions of your digestive tract. If you do not have enough of these bacteria, your body will be unable to fight illness off.

You probably know a bit about these organisms if you have ever had to take antibiotics. These are medications that are known to kill off organisms indiscriminately. A broad-spectrum antibiotic will kill off both good and bad bacteria. As a result, you may find yourself struggling with secondary problems as the result of overusing these medications.

This is an effect that a number of environmental toxins can have as well. As an example, if you are using toxic chemicals such as herbicides and pesticides around your property, these could kill off some of your beneficial microorganisms. As a result, you and other household residents may find yourselves contending with things like depression, chronic fatigue and other problems.

Some of the latest and most innovative treatments for mental health issues are centered around restoring a good balance of friendly organisms within the digestive tract. The products that are used to this end are known as psychobiotics. With these, it is possible to treat common issues like anxiety and depression in a very safe and natural way.

People who suffer from severe digestive disorders are now being treated with a process known as fecal implant. Donor feces is inserted into the lower intestines in an attempt to boost the patient's immunity and overall health. The improvements gained from these efforts often allow people to avoid the need for surgery and lifelong use of certain, prescription medications.

At birth, a person's digestive tract is completely sterile. Once this individual moves through the birth canal, the micro-biome of the mother is inherited. This allows children to adopt the intestinal flora and immunity that is possed. This is how immunity to various ailments is passed on.

Psychobiotics are merely one branch of probiotics. Probiotics can be used to achieve internal, intestinal balance following a course of antibiotics or any other life event that has diminished the natural stores of beneficial bacteria. As time passes, the use of these products can allow for higher energy, improve digestion and better overall immunity among other things. Even certain animals can benefit from the use of probiotics. This is a great way to improve the vitality and health of a pet dog or cat that has been exposed to environmental contaminants or has used antibiotics.

People also have to account for the need for these organisms when choosing their methods of sanitizing their living environments. Countless studies have shown that killing off beneficial organisms inadvertently can be very detrimental to human health. Thus, although it is good to maintain a clean living environment, it is important to avoid overkill when using strong cleaning agents and other solutions that may have a negative impact on these supporting microorganisms.




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