The Probiotic Prescription




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Summary: A typical American diet, lack of exercise, out-of-control stress levels and the sheer speed of life can keep your stomach in a constant state of turmoil. Probiotics can help.If there was ever any doubt that modern life disrupts digestion, just look at the number of ads for heartburn remedies, laxatives and diarrhea relievers. The typical American diet, lack of exercise, out-of-control stress levels and the sheer speed of life today can keep your stomach in a constant state of turmoil. As a result, a growing number of Americans suffer from everyday maladies like indigestion, flatulence and constipation... not to mention even more serious woes like irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease. Probiotics can fortify our defenses against these tummy troubles. Join Dr. Jeff for an in-depth discussion of how these beneficial bacteria can support digestion and immunity as well as vaginal and urinary tract health.