There are so many ways to stay healthy. Eating well. Exercising often. Meditating. Breathing. Finding a local family chiropractor to help you feel your best.

But there’s one thing missing here, and one you probably wouldn’t have thought of. It may sound weird when you first hear it, but did you know that one of the best ways to keep yourself healthy is with…

BACTERIA?! (Bet you didn’t see that one coming, right?)

You see, our bodies are made up of all sorts of bacteria – the good, the bad, and the extremely essential. And the extremely essential, live deep inside the gut – where so much of the immune system is made up. The problem, though, is that many of our day-to-day lifestyle choices, common illnesses, and even antibiotics can kill off this good bacteria, weakening our immune systems and leaving us more at risk for disease.

This is exactly why, if you’ve ever mentioned to Dr. Gena of Dr. Gena Chiropractic that you were prescribed antibiotics, she encourages you to take probiotics.

Probiotics, a form of live bacteria and yeast, are basically a life insurance policy for your gut health – affecting how the rest of your body feels and responds.

You have likely heard of probiotics as a kind of active culture that lives in your yogurt. You have probably also been advised by a friend or your mother to eat a lot of yogurt when on a round of antibiotics for an ailment or illness. This kind of probiotic is called acidophilus, from the Lactobacillus strain, and is also found in fermented foods.

There are many types of bacteria classified as probiotics, however, and if they don’t fall into the Lactobacillus category, they fall into the Bifidobacterium category. This strain of probiotic can also be found in some dairy products, and is used to help ease the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). 

Now that we’ve cleared that up, it’s important to know just what these necessary forms of bacteria do for your body, and why you should jump on board the probiotic train to great gut health.

As probiotics move through your gut, they replenish the good bacteria to help with:

  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Inflammatory bowel diseases
  • Infectious diarrhea caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites
  • Antibiotic-related diarrhea

Additionally, probiotics help to treat parts of your body outside your gut as well. These include:

  • Oral health
  • Urinary and vaginal health
  • Skin conditions like eczema
  • Allergy and cold prevention

And Dr. Gena personally swears by including probiotics in her daily wellness routine.

In conjunction with all of the five pillars of health that I regularly talk about. and keeping the nervous system clear with regular chiropractic visits, it's important to include supplements like a probiotic and in some cases a prebiotic.”

A prebiotic is a specialized plant fiber that beneficially nourishes the good bacteria in the large bowel or colon. While probiotics put the good bacteria back into your system, prebiotics act as a fertilizer for what’s already there.

When looking to purchase the right probiotic for you, it’s important to first consult with your health professional. It is also highly important to look for a product that has bacteria in the counts per billion. Refrigerated brands ensure that the bacteria are live when consumed.

All in all, Dr. Gena Chiropractic cares for all aspects of your health. To learn more about how you can commit to a more healthy, well-rounded lifestyle involving chiropractic care in the south Florida area, visit us today!

Your health is in your hands, but Dr. Gena's hands are here to help!

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