Probiotic Therapy Helps with Autism Symptoms in Mice
Autism is diagnosed when individuals exhibit characteristic behaviors that include repetitive actions, decreased social interactions and impaired communication. Many parents and physicians have been stating for years that autism may really be an auto-immune or gastrointestinal (GI) condition that causes or exacerbates the symptoms of autism. Researchers from CalTech explored the link between gut microbial and their impact on social and […]
Treating IBS Naturally
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is estimated to impact between 10% – 20% of the United States population 80% of cases are reported in women. It occurs when muscles in your large intestine contract faster or slower than normal. This causes pain, cramping, gassiness, sudden bouts of diarrhea, and constipation. IBS risk factors include a low-fiber […]
Using Probiotics in the Treatment of Autism
Gastrointestinal dysfunction is reported in a substantial number of children with autism spectrum disorders and one study found the more severe the gastrointestinal dysfunction, the more severe the autism. What Causes the Imbalance of Intestinal Microflora? Factors that can have a detrimental effect on the intestinal microflora of a child can also have negative […]
Probiotics
Beneficial intestinal bacteria are essential to life. However, the balance of good bacteria can get disrupted by many factors, especially antibiotics, steroids, estrogens, diabetes, low stomach acid, intestinal infection, diarrhea, surgery, poor diet (especially low fiber diets), pregnancy, aging, and stress. Imbalanced bacteria (dysbiosis) can cause a range of gastrointestinal symptoms, skin conditions, urinary tract […]