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GOOD BACTERIA VS BAD BACTERIA(COPYRIGHT EXISTS)

Bacteria in the gut forms a complex ecosystem. Probiotics are live nutritional supplements that beneficially affect the host by improving the balance of intestinal microflora(digestive tract lining).These help to normalise immune system.
Main causes of dysbiosis(imbalance in gut flora):
Antibiotics, Steroid drugs, X-rays, Stress, wrong eating habbits, Hormone pills, Immune suppressant drugs, Cortisone, Prolonged illness of any kind, Alcohol abuse
Smoking, Lack of exercise, Overwork, lack of rest, digestive problems
Increased gut permeability caused by:?(leads to discomfort and decreased immunity)
Food allergies, Celiac disease, Gastro-enteritis, Intestinal infections, IBS, Surgery
Anti-inflammatories, Chronic fatigue
Corrective action:
Stop diaree, Relieve constipation, Prevent flatulence.Prevent dyspepsia(indigestion, bloatedness, pain, IBS, spastic colon) Replace good bacteria to help repair gut lining.
Candidiasis
Leaky gut – increased permeability of gut lining(can lead to food intolerances). Causes nappy rash, thrush, dermatitis. Healthy bacteria control the overgrowth and protect against yeast infections.
Affect:
Digestive tract, Lymphatic system, Urinary system, Nervous system, Endocrine or hormonal system, Cardiovascular, Reproductive, Musculo-skeletal, Skin

SCORE SHEET(score may indicate imbalance of intestinal microflora)
BLOATED STOMACH SLOW DIGESTION DIAREE FATIGUE
CONSTIPATION SPASTIC COLON STOMACH CRAMPS
HEARTBURN STOMACH ULCERS SUGAR CRAVINGS
HEADACHES MIGRAINES CHRONIC FATIGUE
LOW ENERGY LOW BLOOD SUGAR SINUS USED ANTIBIOTICS
POST NASAL DRIP ASMA BRONCHITIS HOSPITALISED
MOUTH SORES FLU/COLD POOR IMMUNITY
ACNE ITCHY SKIN DRY SKIN INCREASED ALLERGIC REACTIONS
HAIR LOSS FINGER/TOE FUNGUS ECZEMA SENSITIVITY TO SMELLS
ALLERGIES BAD BREATH STIFF JOINTS
ARTHRITIS POOR MEMORY PMS DRY EYES
MOOD SWINGS DEPRESSION IRRITABILITY
AGGRESSION BLADDER/KIDNEY INFECTION VAGINAL INFECTION
MENSTRUAL PROBLEMS LOW SEX DRIVE PUFFY EYES
LIVER PROBLEM DIAGNOSED IRON DEFICIENCY HORMONE IMBALLANCE
HAY FEVER HAEMORRHOIDS INSOMNIA
WOUNDS HEAL SLOWLY BRUISE EASILY RAPID WEIGHT GAIN
LOSE WEIGHT SLOWLY CHEMICAL SENSITIVITY TO SOAPS
DIABETES BURNING EYES DRY MOUTH/TONGUE
MUSCLE STIFFNESS DIZZINESS LAZINESS STRESS
ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR SUICIDAL TENDENCIES CRY EASILY
ALCOHOL CRAVINGS WATER RETENTION FOOD CRAVINGS
WATER RETENTION STOMACH PAIN POOR CONCENTRATION

10: may indicate increased gut permeability (Recommend reinoculating of good bacteria by taking reliable probiotic supplement – contact dietician, doctor or pharmacist)