lyme disease : importance of probiotics

It is a MUST to take probiotics when taking any antibiotics whether it be herbal or Rx, as these kill the "good" bacteria we NEED. It is also a good idea to take probiotics even if not on treatment to keep the immune system and body functioning properly...

There are bacteria of all kinds, types, and varieties all around us. Some are good bacteria and some are considered harmful. Good bacteria are those that help our body do its jobs on a daily basis. Any imbalance in these bacteria can lead to digestive issues, yeast infections, chronic fatigue, flu like illnesses, etc.

If bad bacteria find their way in to our system, such as E.Coli, Staph, etc. we fall sick, as these are potentially harmful to our body. If preventive measures are not taken on time, they can lead to major health problems.

Our intestines are the beneficiaries of bacteria- the good type, that is. If your system is well balanced, you feel healthy and energetic. Our body, and in particular, the intestinal flora, is a very complicated and complex system, where even the slightest imbalance can cause upsets.

Disruption in the intestinal flora of any kind leads to an overall feeling of discomfort. Some issues that could occur are things like:

Feeling bloated
Indigestion
Infections due to yeast formation
Flu-like signs
Chronic fatigue

All of the above can wreak havoc with your overall sense of wellbeing, but there are two more aspects that one must know about:

1. Physical symptoms aside, the lack of probiotics or some imbalance in the intestinal flora can lead to mental and emotional symptoms too. Sometimes, we don’t realize why the symptoms given below are so troublesome, and most tend to put it down due to stress and overwork etc. While stress also plays a part in messing up your digestion, probiotics have to bee given due consideration as a possible reason. Some symptoms are listed below-

PMS
Brain feels foggy
Depression
Concentration problems
Loss of memory and irritability

2. Probiotics play a very essential role in keeping our intestines clean. If the walls of your intestines are clean, your body can absorb nutrients better, and the bowel functions works very well too. B Vitamins are naturally manufactured with the help of good bacteria.

Some of these B vitamins include-

Folic acid
Niacin or B3
Pyridoxine or B6
Biotin

These bacteria are well received by the body in the pill form as well. In this way, we add good bacteria back in to our system, especially when our diet is unable to cater to these needs.

You must be wary of probiotic supplements that contain glucose or sugar, as these two ingredients hamper the growth of Lactobacilli, which is a good bacterium that our body needs. If you are lactose intolerant, you could consider the same in pill form.

(Those of us with Lyme need to stay away from dairy so if you use dairy make sure it is raw organic unpasteurized, and check with your Dr if it ok for you)

Importance of Probiotics

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Probiotics are live microorganisms that are important for good health. They are good bacteria in intestines and an essential part of the immune system.