Friendly Bacteria

FRIENDLY BACTERIA or PROBIOTICS have revolutionised the subject of digestive function. The many trillions of bacteria in your gut have much work to do - they stimulate and fine-tune the immune system; control the population of bad bacteria, fungi and yeasts; heal and feed the gut lining, and produce a number of vitamins. To list the whole range of benefits would take an entire library of books!

The types of bacteria vary according to our age - there are different requirements in the first few months of life, and once weaning is complete, another set of bacteria dominate. This delicate balance can be easily upset by infections, stress, antibiotics, medicinal and recreational drugs, alcohol, chlorinated water and a host of other influences. Bacterial imbalance, or dysbiosis, may be a contributory factor in many digestive problems including candida, IBS, inflammatory bowel disorders, indigestion, constipation and stomach reflux. Many other areas can also be affected - skin conditions, arthritis, liver troubles, immune dysfunction and hormonal imbalances, to name but a few.

Look after your friends ... you really need them!

	Banana Acidophilus Plus Much is known about the many advantages of children developing a healthy number of beneficial bacteria in their gut. Improved immunity, less illness and reduced allergic tendencies have all been reported. But many circumstances can cause damage to these friendly bacteria, or shift the balance towards other,less helpful microbes - Caesarians, bottle-feeding, antibiotics, stomach 'bugs', junk food, ... Available from £12.90 Further Information & Buy online ..
	Bio-acidophilus probiotic BIO-ACIDOPHILUS is an extremely potent gut bacterial replacement, manufactured in England by Biocare, the market leader in probiotics. Guaranteed to contain at least 8 BILLION BENEFICIAL BACTERIA in each small capsule, this is a cost effective and convenient way to obtain all the health benefits of probiotic drinks (such as Yakult and Actimel), and add a number of other significant advantages too. ... Available from £17.95 Further Information & Buy online ..
	Candaway It is well documented that a good balance of beneficial bacteria in the gut will help to maintain a healthy immune system. Many things can upset this delicate balance, leading to an overgrowth of Candida yeast and other harmful microbes. CANDAWAY is a unique formulation from Lamberts which contains a complex of potent herb and spice extracts including cinnamon bark, olive leaf, fennel Available from £14.95 Further Information & Buy online ..
	F.O.S. (fructo-oligo-saccharides) Powder F.O.S. is a delicious calorie-free sweet powder which is a type of sugar. It is not digested by humans; however, it provides a perfect food source for the beneficial bacteria of the gut. These are responsible for maintaining bowel health, increasing detoxification and improving general immunity and wellbeing. Using F.O.S. regularly can increase the population of beneficial bacteria up to 10 fold. ... Available from £2.95 Further Information & Buy online ..
	FloraGuard capsules FloraGuard capsules represent a major step forward in therapy involving probiotics and anti-infective botanical oils. The outer shell of the capsule dissolves in the stomach, releasing potent anti-bacterial and anti-fungal ingredients. The inner shell travels through the stomach into the intestine, where it releases 4 billion beneficial probiotic bacteria (Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium) ... Available from £29.95 Further Information & Buy online ..
	Probiotic for Young Babies Recent research has strongly suggested that the immune system needs the stimulation of the correct type of bacteria in the early months of life. The digestive tract is sterile at birth, so the baby will obtain the first innoculation of gut bacteria on the way out through the birth canal. Breast feeding further increases the numbers of beneficial bacteria, and results in a stronger immune system. < ... Available from £24.60 Further Information & Buy online ..