Pre and Pro

This is for people who are open and want help or are ready to realize "wow I may have to think about my health".... mothers, fathers, children, sisters, brothers, fathers, cousins, friends, grandparents etc....

Most people aren't healthy and think they are ok because they are not sick in bed, coughing or at the doctors office that they are ok and can keep eating whatever. sure it tastes great and makes you feel good but at what cost?  and when if ever will you take care of your machine?


Do you take PREbiotics? Do you know what they are? 

Do you think you have any damage in your digestive system?
If you said "Nah" then your probably not ready to read this or take any steps forward. I'll bet $1 that you have many symptoms your not tuning into or maybe just don't give a hoot. either way here is some useful information that i've found to be extremely helpful and true.

Prebiotics and why you need them!
Prebiotics help increase probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria that help keep your digestive system healthy. (we all know what probiotics are) Prebiotics feed the good bacteria named Probiotics. Most people have malfunctioning digestive systems for a variety of reasons. Our typical 'Western' eating habits and stress can all negatively impact the ‘good bacteria’ in our gut. Probiotics are helpful micro-organisms that live in our intestinal tract. In a healthy body, good bacteria make up most of the intestines’ micro-flora and protect digestive health. If you have primarily good bacteria, your immune system will function optimally and it will help you extract essential nutrients in the foods you eat. In order to feed our cells, we need to absorb the nutrients from our food, otherwise our brain will keep telling us to eat until the cells are fed.

Here are the most common warning signs of a bacterial imbalance, if you suffer one or more of these problems it is quite likely that eating prebiotics and taking a probiotic supplement could help you get your ‘system’ back on the right track: (everyone I know has at least one of these symptoms)

1. Allergies and food sensitivities
2. Difficulty losing weight, sugar/carbohydrate craving
3. Frequent fatigue, poor concentration
4. Frequent constipation or diarrhea
5. Faulty digestion, acid reflux and other gut disorders
6. Sleeping poorly, night sweats
7. Painful joint inflammation, stiffness
8. Bad breath, gum disease and dental problems
9. Frequent colds, flu or infections
10. Chronic yeast problems
11. Acne, eczema skin and foot fungus
12. Extreme menstrual or menopausal symptoms

There are many stresses and factors that can kill your 'friendly bacteria' every day. Here is a summary of some of the most common good-bacteria-KILLERS:

1. Antibiotics
2. Birth control pills
3. Steroidal & hormonal drugs
4. Fluoride (added to toothpaste and sometimes to drinking water!)
5. Chlorine (added to water to kill bacteria...it kills friendly-bacteria too!)
6. Coffee/Tea
7. Carbonated drinks
8. Stress
9. Preservatives
10. Additives (colorings, flavorings and chemicals in processed foods)
11. Pesticides (choose ORGANIC fruit and veggies to avoid this!)
12. Fertilizers (choose ORGANIC fruit and veggies to avoid this!)

refer to maria's health blog