Help Your Elder's Digestive System With Probiotics

Has your elderly charge been on a round of Antibiotics? Just look at the word, and you can see that, although the doctor may have thought it was necessary, you'll want to correct and balance the digestive system. Anti = Against. Biotic = Life. 


It is advisable for the elderly to consume probiotics on a daily basis. Choose wisely, and don't be fooled by advertising which touts certain sugar-filled, processed foods as "probiotic".


Many illnesses are worsened by an abnormal ratio of intestinal bacteria, usually caused by poor diet or toxins. A diet rich in probiotic foods is known improve gut health, thereby engendering longer life, aiding the body’s production of vitamins, helping to break down toxic substances, elevating mood, improving glucose metabolism, 


Here is a good list of foods which will actually benefit the intestinal flora:

• Kefir - like drinkable yogurt
• Yogurt
• Raw Cheese
• Sauerkraut
• Coconut Kefir
• Miso 

Miso has also been beneficial in overcoming a bout of diarrhea. Yogurt and kefir should always be purchased at a health food store, or a high-quality grocery store where organic and preferably raw products are sold. Don't believe everything you see on those television commercials! Read the label. 

The company I represent has several products with pre and probiotics. Click one of the links if you would like further information.