G'day Jeanne,
I must say that we use yoghurt, particularly one with acidophilis whenever a
patient has antibiotics, to reestablish the normal flora in the
gastrointestinal tract. It is also excellent inserted vaginally for thrush,
doesn't cost much. To make it more palatable to the taste, you can add fresh
fruit to it, which adds extra vitamins, etc.
Love Mam
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From: james kissinger <jkissing@uvic.ca>
To: mol-cancer@lists.meds.com <mol-cancer@lists.meds.com>
Date: Thursday, 24 December 1998 17:51
Subject: [MOL] Marty, anyone? Yogourt
>From a magazine - fyi
>"Have you noticed terms such as L.acidophilus, L.casei or Bifidus on some
>yogourt labels? These milk fermenting bacteria added to yogourt are under
>study for health benefits beyond the nutrients yogourt provides. For
>example, the consumption of L. acidophilus may reduce the gastrointestinal
>side effects sometimes associated with antibiotic treatment. According to
>preliminary studies, its regular consumption may also offer protection
>against breast cancer. Animal studies suggest that L. casei and Bifidus
>suggest that L. casei and Bifidus each may decrease the risk of colon
>cancer. These are only preliminary studies, but they are interesting."
>
>Comments:
>This is interesting alright. I had an attack of "stomach flu" for five days
>with nausea and cramps. I was taking the maximum of antidiarrhea meds
>without much effect. Finally, I asked my lady at the vitamin shop what she
>would recommend. She suggested that I take acidophilus and Bifidus tablets
>to try re-establishing the flora in the bowel. Also to take the whole
>bottle before stopping. It worked and I noticed while taking the tabs that
>the intestinal discomfort that I had when eating high fibre foods was gone
>as well. I am very sensitive to the peristatlic (sp?)movements of the
>bowels since I had a colon resection. I am still not sure if the diarrhea
>would stopped with the meds that I was taking anyway. Anyone have stories
>to tell about the health benefits of taking acidophilus or other digestive
>aids? Our local market stocks milk with acidophilus and bifidus cultures
>which is worth noting. Marty, I noticed that Barb takes acidophilus. Any
>comments?
>
>???? Jeanne
>
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