Dysbiosis

An imbalance in intestinal flora.

Flora is made up of 10^14 bacteria, more than there are cells in the human body (10^13).

intestinal dysbiosis also facilitates pathogenic bacteria that is normally present in small quantities - such as Clostridium Difficile, Staphylococcus, and certain streptococcus - causing dis-ease

=Causes=

Often result from consumption of anti-biotics, anti-inflammatories, alchohol, coffee, and/or high consumption of simple carbs.

When antibiotics are taken both friendly and harmful bacteria are destroyed.

May also be the result of a permeable intestine.

=Solutions=

Avoid: -Antibiotic medication and anti-inflammatory drugs -Alchohol (limit one glass of wine/day -Coffee ( a laxative w/ negative effects: it altersPH levels and impairs hepatic detoxification) -Strong laxatives (purgatives) including castor oil, senna, and cascara sagrada. It is best to use other sources of fibre, such as psyllium, slippery elm, wheat bran, seaweed gum and pectins (guar or carrageenan), and glucomannan or arabinogalactin supplements

Include: -Probiotics from the following strains: adults: Lactobactillus acidophilus and bifidobacterium longum children: Infantis

be sure probiotics contain a sufficient number of bacteria (4-50 billion per capsule), that they are refrigerated or stable at room temperature, also that the capsules are enteric coated.

=Treatment= -Generally pre- or probiotics (Active Lb.); -Proteases (Pepsin) -Pancreatic Enzymes however, for chronic infections such as candida it is better to use grapefruit extract (GFE), caprylic acid, or oregano oil to destroy the bacteria, then psyllium and bentonite clay to eliminate them

To stop fungi from thriving simple carbs such as fruit juices, dried fruits, or sweet fruits (e.g. bananas, grapes) must be eliminated from the diet. Products containing brewer's yeast or mold must not be consumed.