The "friendly" bacteria present in the intestines that are essential for the digestion and metabolism of certain nutrients.

	Bacterial Dysbiosis Recommendation Kombucha Tea "The claimed benefits of drinking Kombucha tea may be derived solely from its ability to help correct an intestinal flora imbalance..." Dysentery The Condition "...Lactobacillus acidophilus (3 capsules or 1 tsp daily) and other types of healthy bacteria treat the infection naturally by re-establishing the intestinal flora..." General Detoxification Requirement Relationship to Yeast / Candida Infection "Toxic metals, such as mercury (found in dental amalgams and some fish) and chemicals, such as aspartame, MSG and others can kill friendly intestinal flora, alter immune response and allow yeast to proliferate..." Immune System Imbalance (TH2 Dominance) The Condition "...These include: Omega-3 fatty acids, monounsaturated fats found in olive and hazelnut oils, vitamin A cod liver oil, l-Glutamine, Silica, digestive enzymes, friendly intestinal flora or soil based organisms (SBOs), ginseng (Red Korean or concentrated Siberian Ginseng extract), chlorella (spirulina and some other sea vegetables may have similar benefits), thyroid..." Parasite Infection The Condition "...Preventing Re-infection ... Periodically consume curry meals (highly anti-parasitic) followed by probiotics treatment (to re-establish healthy intestinal flora)..."

Last updated: May 10, 2007