"I don't want to take antibiotics if I don't have to," said Maya, a patient who had come in to see me for symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI). As a doctor who specializes in functional medicine and gut health, I completely sympathized with this patient's plea. Overprescribed antibiotics are the No. 1 reason [...]
If you’ve ever taken antibiotics, you may have wondered whether or not you had to probiotics right after. Regardless if your doctor told you to take them, do you really know everything about the supplements you’re taking…or if they’re even necessary? Despite the buzz around probiotics, many people don’t exactly know what probiotics are. “Probiotics are part of [...]
There’s a party in your gut, and all good guys are invited. July has not been kind to my dear daughter’s microbiome. She’s had to take two back-to-back courses of antibiotics for unrelated infections, which means the ecosystem of bacteria in her intestines has been under assault for 20 of the past 30 days. Needless [...]
wall street journal probiotics The Claim: Some probiotics, healthy bacteria commonly known for improving digestion and boosting the immune system, also can kill pathogens, such as those that cause food poisoning and others that cause illnesses such as strep throat. The Verdict: A probiotic lozenge can reduce incidence of strep throat, according to [...]
Note:Some parts have been highlighted for your benefit. This article also touches upon how important it is to research your probiotic supplement. As stated before in this blog: "Not all probiotics are created equal. Do your research". From yogurts to powders and capsules, probiotic supplements have become an increasingly popular product advertised to boost your immune [...]
