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718 At Home or in the Supermarket, Where Can I Purchase Probiotics?
Where can I purchase probiotics? No matter where you purchase probiotic supplements, use some caution. There are many sources where the good bacteria can be harvested from. Look for supplements that are certified organic. Cheaper sources have been known to use animal by-products to culture the bacteria.
Posted on Feb-27-2010

947 Pay Attention to the Symptoms of Severe Indigestion
Many people are struck with severe indigestion when they eat meals too late in the evening or when they eat too much. Eating too fast can also cause problems. When the stomach is overfilled, the gastric acids can be pushed into the esophagus. It can last for hours while the stomach deals with the food that needs to be digested.
Posted on Feb-27-2010

612 An Easy Alternative in a Crazy World, Probiotic Supplements Are the Bomb
Probiotic supplements should contain a minimum of 10 million live bacteria in a single dose. That is 10 followed by 6 zeros. And the bacteria should be from one or more members of the Lactobacillus family. Lactobacilli are one of the friendliest bacteria that can be introduced to the gastrointestinal tract.
Posted on Feb-26-2010

1063 Foods That Contain Probiotics Are Finding a Yummy Way to Gain the Advantage
Of the foods that contain probiotics, people are most familiar with yogurt. Yogurt can be found in flavors from chocolate to vanilla to cherry. All yogurt produced in the United States must contain Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus. Some yogurt brands also add other strains including Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus reuteri and bifidus.
Posted on Feb-26-2010

670 Do Your Homework and See the Benefits of the Best Probiotics
Choosing the best probiotics means knowing what to look for. Supplements can come in a wide selection of combinations and forms. Should you choose the capsules, tablets or liquid forms? And do you want to deal with refrigeration or not? The best probiotics supplements combine several bacteria strains.
Posted on Feb-26-2010

1189 Do not take Severe Heartburn Lightly
Just like severe indigestion, severe heartburn can also mask or be a symptom of a heart attack. Chest pain is one of the main reasons people go to ER’s. The pain of a heart attack and the pain of bout of severe heartburn bloating can be very similar. Often, professionals need diagnostic equipment to tell the difference.
Posted on Feb-26-2010

565 Severe Constipation is Nothing to Sneeze At
Severe constipation is symptom of other problems. However, for the person suffering from it, the symptoms need to be relieved now. Severe constipation is defined as having three or fewer bowel movements per week.
Posted on Feb-26-2010

1019 From Mild to Severe, Indigestion Symptoms Run the Gamut
Indigestion symptoms can range from mild to severe. Indigestion is used to describe a range of stomach conditions such as gas, abdominal pain, and reflux. The most common signs and symptoms of indigestion is pain, fullness or discomfort in the upper part of the abdomen where it meets the chest. This is often referred to as a bloating sensation. This is when pressure is building up in the gastrointestinal tract.
Posted on Feb-25-2010

502 How to Cure Indigestion Means Change your Ways or Head to the Doctor
How to cure indigestion begins with knowing what it is and what causes it. Indigestion is a name used to cover many conditions of the gastro-esophageal tract. Heartburn and indigestion are often terms that are used interchangeably. But indigestion can also cover inflamed or irritated stomachs.
Posted on Feb-25-2010

448 Do not Take Heartburn Symptoms Lying Down or Bent Over
Searing pain and a burning sensation are often common heartburn symptoms. These are caused when the stomach releases some of its gastric juices up into the esophagus. The stomach is built to take these acids. The esophagus is not. Everyone experiences a bit of heartburn symptoms on occasion.
Posted on Feb-25-2010

452 Change Your Lifestyle First Begins Heartburn Remedies
Heartburn remedies can range from making small life style changes to prescription medications. The best way to start is to make adjustments in your lifestyle. The first step is to maintain a healthy weight. The excess bulk in the abdomen puts pressure on the stomach. This can push gastric acid back up into the esophagus, or food tube.
Posted on Feb-25-2010

581 From Home to Doctor’s Office, Diarrhea Treatment
Treatment of diarrhea rests on getting enough rest. The body is going to be severely drained during a bout. Electrolyte imbalances lead to muscle weakness. Dehydration can lead to dizziness or weakness. Take care of yourself first so that you can get better. Unless you are told to by a doctor, avoid taking diarrhea medications. This can prevent the body from expelling what is causing the problem.
Posted on Feb-24-2010

432 Don’t Leave Home with Chronic Diarrhea
Chronic diarrhea is indicated when one has a loose stool all of the time for at least a month. These stools can occur one or more times a day. The best method for the treatment of chronic diarrhea is to identify what is causing it, alleviating the stool issue and addressing any complications. This condition can have a large impact to someone’s quality of life and their overall health. Causes of chronic diarrhea can be a huge inconvenience, but it can also be life-threatening.
Posted on Feb-24-2010

365 The Most Common Causes of Diarrhea from Overeating to Life-Threatening and Everything In Between
What are the underlying causes of diarrhea? When you eat, food is turned into a liquid form in your stomach. As it goes through the intestines, the moisture is mostly absorbed leaving a semi-solid stool. But, when you have diarrhea, the liquids are not absorbed sufficiently. This leaves a watery bowel movement. The causes of diarrhea are the liquids not being absorbed can go from eating too much or too quickly to the colon not being healthy.
Posted on Feb-24-2010

370 Loosen Up and Write It Down, Determining the Causes of Heartburn
What are the causes of heartburn? Heartburn happens when gastric acids come up from the stomach into the esophagus. The acids are supposed to remain in the stomach. The lower esophageal sphincter is the valve that is there to do the job. But, sometimes this valve gets damaged or weakened. This allows the gastric acids to back up into the food pipe. When you are looking at the causes of heartburn, you are really looking at why this valve is not working properly.
Posted on Feb-24-2010

311 Healthy for the Gut and Immune Systems Alike, What are Probiotics?
What are probiotics? Probiotic refers to any microbe that protects the host by helping to prevent disease. The human body is teeming with bacteria and other microorganisms. Some of these little guys are very good for you. Unfortunately, there are plenty that can cause harm with infection and disease.
Posted on Feb-23-2010

384 What Causes Constipation? The Answer Is No Exercise to a Bad Thyroid...And Everything in Between
What causes constipation? The leading cause of constipation is bad dietary habits. With a diet rich in fatty foods and sweets, the body has trouble digesting things. Foods are processed to the point where natural fiber and nutrients are no longer present. Vitamins and minerals are depleted.
Posted on Feb-22-2010

421 A Good Thing for Your Intestinal Health Is Probiotic Acidophilus
The probiotic acidophilus has gotten a great deal of media attention. There are many claims of what it can do. Some tout it as a miracle supplement. It has been shown in medical studies to be very effective for many conditions. And probiotic acidophilus’s potential benefits are wide and varied. They include preventing certain types of cancer, lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, improving the immune system and preventing infections. They help improve mineral absorption and reduce inflammatio
Posted on Feb-22-2010

424 From Home Diagnosis to Needing Medical Help, What are the Symptoms of Constipation?
Symptoms of constipation can be summarized easily. It is when a person passes small amounts of hard, dry stool, often fewer than three times a week. Bowel movements are often difficult and painful. Other symptoms of constipation include being bloated, uncomfortable and sluggish.
Posted on Feb-22-2010

332 Lifestyle, Diet and Probiotics are Natural Acid Reflux Cures
Natural acid reflux cures starts with a healthier diet and lifestyle that includes exercising on a daily basis. Acid reflux is a serious condition and if left untreated can cause scarring of the esophagus. Read more about what foods are considered natural cures for acid reflux.
Posted on Feb-22-2010

388 From Top to Bottom, Inside and Out, Get the Health Benefits of Probiotics
The health benefits of probiotics are extremely beneficial for your well-being. Probiotics can help improve your digestive and immune system in more ways than one. Probiotic health benefits can help improve occasional episodes of diarrhea, upset stomach, constipation, and other known digestive health issues. Learn more by reading this article on the benefits of probiotics.
Posted on Feb-21-2010

345 Constipation Remedies from Lifestyle Changes to Dietary Supplements
Constipation remedies moves into balancing the bacteria in the intestines. Both constipation and diarrhea can occur when bad bacteria overpower the good. Long-term constipation remedies mean that it is vital to maintain a good balance.
Posted on Feb-21-2010

331 From Stomach to Throat, Acid Reflux Symptoms Are Everywhere In Between
Understanding acid reflux symptoms begins with understanding what it is. Acid reflux is when gastric juices from the stomach are pushed up into the esophagus. This can be caused by eating too fast or too much at one time. Excessive acid production in the stomach can also be one of acid reflux symptoms.
Posted on Feb-19-2010

681 Find Out Your Triggers for Acid Reflux Food to Avoid
Acid reflux food to avoid begins with dairy products. Milk, cheese, milk shakes, and ice cream can aggravate the production of acids in the stomach. The one exception to acid reflux food to avoid may be probiotic yogurts. While yogurt is a dairy product, the probiotics make it a good thing to ingest. Probiotics are the bacteria that help regulate the digestive tract. The dairy content may provide a mild aggravation, but the probiotics will provide a longer term cure for the problem.
Posted on Feb-19-2010