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Probiotics: Beneficial or a Waste of Money?

Nov 04, 2008 - Probiotics certainly were a health buzzword of 2008. These healthy bacteria can now be found in all sorts of products from dairy products to energy bars, from cereals to dietary supplements. These probiotic products claim to help with high blood pressure, digestive problems such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and constipation. - 18 Comments

Probiotics and Prebiotics: Bugs You Should Love

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Lactobacillus acidophilus

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Overview Lactobacillus acidophilus (L. acidophilus) is the most commonly used probiotic, or "friendly," bacteria. Such healthy bacteria inhabit the intestines and vagina and protect against the entrance and growth of "bad" organisms that can cause disease. - 0 Comments

Food Review: Yakult Probiotic Drink

Jul 01, 2009 - I first said "yeah" to Yakult because I love saying the word "Yakult." I also love probiotics to promote healthy digestion. Plus, this probiotic drink comes in cute little bottles about the size of a shot glass, so it seemed like a fun way to drink healthy. - 23 Comments

Cough

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Having a cough is one of the most common reasons for seeing your doctor. Normal coughing is important to keep your throat and airways clear by getting rid of mucus or other irritating particles. However, an ongoing (chronic) or severe cough may mean you have an underlying disease or disorder. - 0 Comments

Irritable bowel syndrome

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) occurs when muscles in your intestines contract faster or slower than normal. This causes pain, cramping, gassiness, sudden bouts of diarrhea, and constipation. There are two types of IBS. - 0 Comments

Food poisoning

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Food poisoning is the result of eating food contaminated with bacteria or other toxins. Symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach cramps, and generally start 4 - 36 hours after eating contaminated food. While many cases are caused by bacteria, some cases can result from eating poisonous plants (some mushrooms, for instance) and animals (pufferfish). - 0 Comments

Diverticular disease

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Diverticular disease occurs when pouches (diverticula) in the intestine, usually the large intestine or colon, become inflamed. Most diverticula occur in the sigmoid colon, the curved part of the large intestine closest to the rectum, and they tend to become more numerous as we age. Diverticulosis is the presence of many diverticula along the intestinal wall. - 0 Comments

Bronchitis

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Bronchitis occurs when the air passages in your lungs become inflamed. Bronchitis can be acute or chronic. Acute bronchitis is usually due to a viral infection – such as a cold – that starts in your nose or sinuses and spreads to the airways. - 0 Comments

Mononucleosis

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Infectious mononucleosis, also referred to as "mono" or "the kissing disease," causes symptoms that include fever, sore throat, and swollen glands. A person is infectious several days before symptoms appear and for some time after, possibly for months or, rarely, even years. Direct contact with virus-infected saliva, mainly through kissing, can transmit the virus and cause mono. - 0 Comments

Probiotics: Beneficial or a Waste of Money?

Probiotics and Prebiotics: Bugs You Should Love

Lactobacillus acidophilus

Food Review: Yakult Probiotic Drink

Cough

Irritable bowel syndrome

Food poisoning

Diverticular disease

Bronchitis

Mononucleosis

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