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Children’s HealthDrug interactionsWomen’s Health
Antibiotics Assist with Ear Infections
The debate over whether or not to prescribe antibiotics to treat infections continues. This time, research evidence has been presented supporting antibiotics for the treatment ...
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Children’s HealthHealthy AgingWomen’s Health
Can Probiotics Help Protect Against the Flu?
What a wonderful time of the year! October is just the beginning of the cooler weather and the varied, inspiring fall colors. Beyond the changes ...
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Drug interactionsHealthy Aging
Probiotics to Treat IBD?
An article in the February 2010 issue of Journal of Medical Microbiology explores the potential of various bacteria strains to address the causes of Irritable ...
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DietDrug interactionsProbiotics
Are Bugs in the Gut Good for Your Skin
Over the years, I have reviewed many of the diverse health benefits of probiotics, and the list keeps getting longer. Probiotics have been shown to ...
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DietDrug interactionsHealthy Aging
Probiotics Provide Insurance Against Salmonella
What do peanut butter, pistachios, cantaloupes, and eggs have in common? They have all been recent sources of Salmonella food borne illnesses in humans. Since ...
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Children’s HealthMental HealthWomen’s Health
Probiotics are Effective Treatment for Pediatric IBS
If you’re a parent, then you are probably familiar with the phrase, “My stomach hurts!” This is often a self limited problem, but some children do ...
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DietHealthy AgingMental Health
Tips for Avoiding Foodborne Illness this Summer
School is out, summer is here, and it’s time to make plans for the 4th of July and perhaps a summer vacation. There following are ...
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DietHealthy Aging
Risk of C. Difficile due to Acid Suppression Therapy
Two medical articles(1,2) published last month received a considerable amount of attention; I think they are very pertinent to the discussion of whether to take a ...
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Children’s HealthDrug interactions
Gut Microbes: From Bugs to Drugs
Spring has finally arrived! With the new season, it’s time to start thinking about how you can add new healthy habits to your daily routine. ...
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DiseaseDrug interactionsProbiotics
IBS Sufferers Not at Greater Risk for Colon Cancer
Some very reassuring news was just released from a recent research study. The study, published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology found Irritable Bowel Syndrome ...
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DiseaseHealthy Aging
Probiotics Benefits for IBS, Cancer and Chemotherapy
Generally, the monthly newsletter is on a specific topic related to probiotics. This month I thought I would present a potpourri of recent scientific articles ...
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Healthy Aging
Probiotics May Decrease Chemotherapy-Induced Diarrhea
Our March newsletter was just issued this week, and it addresses some interesting research findings with regard to the anti-cancer effect of probiotics and the ...
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DiseaseProbiotics
What Causes Gas – Is it a Normal Occurence?
All humans have gas in their gastrointestinal tract. The type of food, and beverages consumed and whether the individual smokes or chews gum will have ...
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How Probiotics Can Aid IBS Sufferers
I have spent a lot of time talking with physicians, pharmacists, and patients about the benefits of probiotics. The one topic that comes up most ...
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Mental HealthProbiotics
Probiotics Help with Stress Reduction
This is a wonderful time of the year. The holiday season is about relaxing and visiting with family and friends. It’s a special time when ...
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Children’s HealthMental HealthProbiotics
How Can Probiotics Keep Children Healthy?
During the holiday season, I thought I would dedicate this newsletter to discussing how probiotics can help keep children healthy. This discussion will review two ...
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Children’s HealthDiseaseProbiotics
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Increases Risk of Malnutrition
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) increases the risk of malnutrition in both adults and children, according to the American College of Gastroenterology. This incidence, likely due ...
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DiseaseDrug interactions
C Difficile on the Rise Again
In the past, I’ve written about the potential complications of the infection, Clostridium Difficile. Typically, the incidence of C. Diff. Minus Colitis is within hospitals amongst ...
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DiseaseProbiotics
Should You Take a Probiotic During Flu Season?
Everyday in the news there are updates about this year’s flu season, especially about the H1N1 virus (Swine flu). By all accounts, the infectivity rate ...
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Children’s HealthMental HealthWomen’s Health
Can Probiotics Lessen Infantile Allergies?
In last month’s newsletter, I mentioned some of the benefits of probiotics for children. This month I would like to discuss how probiotics may lessen ...
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