Man, if only I had known about all the benefits of probiotics beforehand, I would have saved myself a ton of trips to the doctor. Last summer I suffered months of bad gastritis, stomach problems, frequent UTI's and even appendicitis.
After having my appendix surgically removed, my doctor recommended I start incorporating probiotic supplements (found in many yogurts) into my diet. Not too sure how they work? Well they actually boost "good" bacterial strains in your system, easing your stomach and preventing and treating vaginal or urinary tract infections. It's literally like a magic pill!
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Don't get me wrong, probiotics aren't a cure-all-treat-all fix, but they do help prevent a lot of bacterial infections and they're especially great for women who struggle with digestive problems like IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) or who are prone to vaginal infections. In fact, here are 5 reasons why you should be taking probiotics daily!
They improve digestion: Anybody who struggles with stomach or digestive problems should absolutely take probiotic supplements daily. I've been taking them for almost a year and can guarantee you they make a BIG difference. Probiotics help replenish healthy bacterial flora and keep your gut strong.
They improve your immune system: Probiotics aren't just good for your stomach but they help boost your immune system too. The thing is, when you have probiotics in your system it makes it harder for the bacteria in your body to get you sick or to trigger an infection. It also helps prevent harmful bacteria from growing.
They prevent vaginal infections: If you're prone to vaginal infections like yeast, BV or even UTI's you might want to consider taking probiotics specifically for women. You might not know this, but taking probiotics for your vagina makes perfect sense because yeast lives in your intestines. Try Pearls Yeast-Balancing Probiotics ($20).
Your diet requires it: Unless you eat organic meats and dairy products, you actually need to add more probiotics into your system because a lot of the foods today are processed with antibiotics and GMOs that destroy your body's natural probiotic bacteria.
__It can cure disease__s: Most disease are caused by inflammation found in the body and probiotic levels. Taking probiotics is the first step to healing any kind of condition. They're also packed with b vitamins, vitamin K, folate and fatty acids.
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