The ABC’s of Probiotics – Get Your Probiotics Education
Posted by adoex in Healthy Education on January 1, 2012
Probiotics may sound like a strange word but there is nothing strange about how they help the human body. If you are unfamiliar with probiotics then you are about to learn that all bacteria is not bad bacteria. In fact some is very good for you. This kind we call probiotics! Prepare to get your probiotics education and go to the head of the class!
A – What are Probiotics?
Probiotics are “pro” so that is a good start for sure. They are “living micro organisms which, when consumed, have beneficial effects on the human body.” Probiotics are healthy and friendly bacteria especially when it comes to the work of the often overworked (and under paid!) digestive system.
B – Where do Good Bacteria Live?
If good bacteria live in your body then you will want to know where they live. The answer is that they live and thrive in the intestines and the vagina where they protect against the invasion of, and growth of unhealthy bacteria.
As you are well aware, bad bacteria can cause infections and illnesses to develop so they need a worthy adversary. That is where probiotics comes in! Probiotics are health warriors for the good side!
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Education and Nutritional Facts
Posted by adoex in Healthy Education, Nutritional Facts on January 1, 2012
Are your children’s minds like sponges or are they more like leaky buckets? Your seemingly intelligent children should be getting better grades at school. But he can’t seem to focus on anything long enough to really master it (except video games), and she seems to be such a good conversationalist (especially with text messaging) but can’t write a decent book report.
There may be several reasons why this is happening. Perhaps he has a learning or developmental disability and perhaps she’s not being challenged enough at school, or it could be a lack of nutrition and exercise. I know what you’re thinking….No! It couldn’t be lack of nutrition! My son or daughter is definitely getting more than enough food. In fact he/she is overweight, but they’ll grow out of it.Unfortunately, studies show overweight children tend to become overweight adults. In addition, there is growing research showing many North American children may not be meeting their Vitamin D needs especially during the winter months when the UVB rays are less intense. One more reason to put away the video games for an hour and get out into the sun for some physical activity.
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