beneficial bacteria http://www.artwoo.com Returned search results for beneficial bacteria Copyright 2008 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:35:19 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/rss/beneficial+bacteria Colon Health And Friendly Bacteria http://www.artwoo.com/article/colon-health-and-friendly-bacteria http://www.artwoo.com/article/colon-health-and-friendly-bacteria#comments Sun, 06 Apr 2008 09:20:00 +0000 immune system healthunfriendly bacteriabeneficial bacteriaharmful bacteriahealthy stoolcolon healthessential nutrients http://www.artwoo.com/article/colon-health-and-friendly-bacteria beneficial bacteria, are essential to good colon, or bowel, health.

A large proportion of a consist of millions of bacteria which normally live in the colon. There are several hundred species of these bacteria present in the colon. A good balance of bacteria in the colon contributes to good .

There are also a number of present in the colon. In good health, these harmful bacteria are kept in check by the abundance of beneficial bacteria. Unfortunately, the bacteria in the colon often get out of balance. This condition of imbalance is called dysbiosis. Dysbiosis means that the harmful bacteria have become much more abundant than they should be.

The worst effect of dysbiosis is that the excessive harmful bacteria produce waste products which are toxic to the body, raising the 'toxic load' the body has to deal with. Health conditions including candida and ME almost invariably involve dysbiosis, but it also contributes to many other conditions of ill health.

Causes Of Dysbiosis The imbalance of bacteria - dysbiosis - can be caused by:

* Taking antibiotics

* Poor diet. Beneficial bacteria love the fibre in vegetables; harmful bacteria thrive on meat and sugar

* Traveling abroad - because of a sudden change in diet

* Drinking water which contains chlorine (drink filtered water instead)

* Hormones - either as pharmaceuticals or in the water supply, etc - can produce bacterial imbalance

What Do Friendly Bacteria Do? Friendly bacteria:

* Help produce energy for the body

* Synthesise , eg Vitamin K

* Help to detoxify poisons in the diet

* Help maintain the acid balance of the body - vital for health

* Promote

not only smother the beneficial type, but also produce their own additional toxins - these are their waste products.

How Can I Restore Balance? By supplementing the beneficial bacteria, and avoiding the damaging situations mentioned above, as far as possible.

What Does A 'Flora' Supplement Contain? A good 'bowel flora' supplement will usually contain Acidophilus bacteria plus some other types, often Bifidus and Rhamnosus. Good quality supplements will have powerful, patented strains of the bacteria mentioned. Desirable properties include being able to pass alive through the acid conditions of the stomach, and adhering well to the colon wall when they arrive there.

Try taking a quality supplement at any time for a course of 3 months, and also during and following any antibiotic course you have to take, and when traveling.

A bowel flora supplement is often part of a colon cleansing programme, which will also usually include a herbal supplement to promote bowel regularity, and a product to provide extra fibre, often psyllium husks. Max Hill, a practitioner for over 20 years, has written extensively about colon cleansing for http://www.alternative-healthzine.com and http://www.shs100.com. Take a look today, and get the benefit of Max's valuable knowledge. ]]> Colon Health - 3 Steps To Address Irritable Bowel Syndrome http://www.artwoo.com/article/colon-health-3-steps-to-address-irritable-bowel-syndrome http://www.artwoo.com/article/colon-health-3-steps-to-address-irritable-bowel-syndrome#comments Wed, 10 Oct 2007 18:15:02 +0000 beneficial bacteriaharmful bacteriaunfriendly bacteriacolon healthdysbiosisimmune system healthvitamin k http://www.artwoo.com/article/colon-health-3-steps-to-address-irritable-bowel-syndrome beneficial bacteria, are essential to good colon, or bowel, health.

A large proportion of a healthy stool consist of millions of bacteria which normally live in the colon. There are several hundred species of these bacteria present in the colon. A good balance of bacteria in the colon contributes to good .

There are also a number of present in the colon. In good health, these harmful bacteria are kept in check by the abundance of beneficial bacteria. Unfortunately, the bacteria in the colon often get out of balance. This condition of imbalance is called . Dysbiosis means that the harmful bacteria have become much more abundant than they should be.

The worst effect of dysbiosis is that the excessive harmful bacteria produce waste products which are toxic to the body, raising the 'toxic load' the body has to deal with. Health conditions including candida and ME almost invariably involve dysbiosis, but it also contributes to many other conditions of ill health.

Causes Of Dysbiosis The imbalance of bacteria - dysbiosis - can be caused by:

* Taking antibiotics

* Poor diet. Beneficial bacteria love the fibre in vegetables; harmful bacteria thrive on meat and sugar

* Traveling abroad - because of a sudden change in diet

* Drinking water which contains chlorine (drink filtered water instead)

* Hormones - either as pharmaceuticals or in the water supply, etc - can produce bacterial imbalance

What Do Friendly Bacteria Do? Friendly bacteria:

* Help produce energy for the body

* Synthesise essential nutrients, eg

* Help to detoxify poisons in the diet

* Help maintain the acid balance of the body - vital for health

* Promote

not only smother the beneficial type, but also produce their own additional toxins - these are their waste products.

How Can I Restore Balance? By supplementing the beneficial bacteria, and avoiding the damaging situations mentioned above, as far as possible.

What Does A 'Flora' Supplement Contain? A good 'bowel flora' supplement will usually contain Acidophilus bacteria plus some other types, often Bifidus and Rhamnosus. Good quality supplements will have powerful, patented strains of the bacteria mentioned. Desirable properties include being able to pass alive through the acid conditions of the stomach, and adhering well to the colon wall when they arrive there.

Try taking a quality supplement at any time for a course of 3 months, and also during and following any antibiotic course you have to take, and when traveling.

A bowel flora supplement is often part of a colon cleansing programme, which will also usually include a herbal supplement to promote bowel regularity, and a product to provide extra fibre, often psyllium husks. Max Hill, a practitioner for over 20 years, has written extensively about colon cleansing for http://www.alternative-healthzine.com and http://www.shs100.com. Take a look today, and get the benefit of Max's valuable knowledge. ]]> Benefits Of Probiotics http://www.artwoo.com/article/benefits-of-probiotics http://www.artwoo.com/article/benefits-of-probiotics#comments Wed, 29 Aug 2007 15:10:00 +0000 beneficial bacteriaharmful bacteriagood bacteriagut bacteriaprobioticsirritable bowel syndromeinflammatory bowel disease http://www.artwoo.com/article/benefits-of-probiotics probiotics has been recently discovered and the research is going on. Scientists are becoming aware of these and are devising ways and means to use them to improve the health of people everywhere.



Probiotics are dietary supplements that contain live microorganisms like bacteria or yeast. They maintain a healthy balance of bacteria in the digestive tract. Since almost three-quarters of the immune system is located in the digestive tract, it is important to maintain balance or your health may suffer as a result.

The ideal balance of and should be 80% and 20% respectively. Unfortunately, this healthy balance is under constant attack by unhealthy diet, stress, illness, and exposure to toxic substances. Indeed, antibiotics change the balance significantly. Though they are taken to kill harmful bacteria, antibiotics often kill the existing beneficial bacteria as well. The result is diarrhea and other intestinal issues. Similarly, anti-bacterial soaps kill many good bacteria along with the bad bacteria.

Probiotics enhance the body's immune function by maintaining a healthy bacterial balance in the digestive tract. Probiotics also promote lactose digestion and prevent diarrhea and diarrhea-related illnesses. In addition, they maintain healthy cholesterol and blood pressure levels and they reduce inflammation and improve mineral absorption. Recent studies have shown that probiotics can be used to prevent diseases like the , , as well as certain types of cancer. For women, specific strains of microflora have been found to be very beneficial in supporting vaginal and urinary tract health, and preventing the discomfort of a yeast or urinary tract infection.

Probiotics are equally useful for infants and children; they can benefit from them immensely in the growing years. In nature's scheme of things, newborns receive their first beneficial during the birthing process itself. And, this process can be carried on during the early years by supplying additional good bacteria. It will support overall digestive and immune health. Since Probiotics support the intestinal lining and prohibit allergens from entering the digestive tract, they can also reduce the risk of developing allergies at a young age.

Some preliminary research has revealed that after the age of fifty or so the amount of good bacteria in the intestines declines considerably. Therefore probiotics should be taken by adults over 50 years of age. They should start supplementing their diet with probiotics to obtain the immunity-enhancing benefits of these helpful bacteria. Brandon H. Masters is a health enthusiast, researcher and veteran of the Natural Products industry. He is devoted to educating others on the benefits of weight management using natural solutions including a balanced diet. http://www.fiber35diet.com ]]> The Bad Bacteria Inside Your Stomach http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-bad-bacteria-inside-your-stomach http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-bad-bacteria-inside-your-stomach#comments Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:29:27 +0000 irritable bowel syndromecultured dairy productsgood bacteriadisease causing bacteriabeneficial bacteriapathogenic bacteriaspastic constipation http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-bad-bacteria-inside-your-stomach pathogenic bacteria. They compete with the for living space and food. They generally win if their numbers are large. They may also release toxic substance. This may cause many of the friendly bacteria to die off. They cause problems of digestion, bloating and constipation. They also cause gas formation and flatulence. They come mostly from your food and drinks, especially when these are stale and contaminated. That is why eating stale and contaminated food can give you a bad case of diarrhea. Over time if your intake of the good bacteria drops and coupled with the fact that you have been exposed to antibiotics, toxins and stress, this tips the balanced strongly in favour of the bad bacteria.

There are several things that makes bad bacteria be more function in your stomach rather than :

- The level of local acidity is one major influence and this is affected by your diet and digestive function and most importantly by increase in stress factors.

- Another important influence is the wave, like contraction of the intestines. If it is too rapid (as in diarrhea, or colitis) this several reduces the efficiency of the flora. If it is too slow ( as in atonics or ) this too cause changes in their function.

- The type of diet you eat is a major influence on bacterial health. They are healthier on a diet rich in complex carbohydrates (vegetables, whole grains, pulses) and low in animal fats, fatty meats and sugars. They also love (especially "live" yogurts and cottage cheese). So not surprisingly the diet that is good for you is also ideal for them.

- They are also influenced to a major extent by the degree of infection by yeast and bacteria to which "their" territory (bowels) is subjected.

- They are severely upset by certain drugs especially antibiotics (antibiotics will kill all bacteria, friendly and )
Steroids (hormonal drugs as cortisone, ACTH, prednisolone or oral contraceptives) also cause great damage to the bowel flora.

Advance in microbial biotechnology have made it possible for us to selective culture life promoting beneficial bacteria. Years of research and development effort have made it possible for us to come up with stronger and studier strains that can better survive the gut. You can now take beneficial bacteria supplements.

How beneficial bacteria were selected.

Beneficial bacteria formula is uniquely derived from locally cultured human species. The common species that inhabit specific areas of our gut are then selected and cultured. As they were cultured, the selected species are stronger and sturdier. By unique gene technology, the bacteria will be resistant to acids and other elements in our diet like chilly and spices. The live bacteria are freeze dried.

Then they are formulated with a non diary creamer that will dilute the stomach acid and protect the bacteria as they become viable. We further add lactose as thus is the food of bacteria ( they are called lactobacillus).

Our germs are unique to us. They have adapted to our diet, water and weather. All these are unique. Our diet is high in chilly and spice. Our water contains both chlorine and fluorine. That is why you would get diarrhea if you drank the water while in 3rd world country. We are not talking about computers, cars or pens. These are live bacteria that are going to reside in our guts and serve us. They are unique to us.Bardnurz Sham, Write an article to educate people so that they can improve their life by eat well and have a wonderful life. web: Health And Longevity Feed: Health And Longevity feeds Find The Best Natural Probiotics Products at: BestHerbsupplements.com]]> Good Bacteria, Great Benefits: Probiotics Pack A Powerful Punch At Any Age http://www.artwoo.com/article/good-bacteria-great-benefits-probiotics-pack-a-powerful-punch-at-any-age http://www.artwoo.com/article/good-bacteria-great-benefits-probiotics-pack-a-powerful-punch-at-any-age#comments Sat, 04 Aug 2007 12:15:00 +0000 beneficial bacteriaharmful bacteriagood bacteriabenefits of probioticslactose intoleranceirritable bowel syndromeinflammatory bowel disease http://www.artwoo.com/article/good-bacteria-great-benefits-probiotics-pack-a-powerful-punch-at-any-age beneficial bacteria and how they may improve the health of people everywhere.

Probiotics are dietary supplements that contain live microorganisms (bacteria or yeast) that have been shown to help maintain a healthy balance of bacteria in the digestive tract. This is especially important because nearly three-quarters of your immune system is located in your digestive tract, so when that balance is upset, your health may suffer as a result.

Ideally, there should be a balance of approximately 80% and 20% percent in your intestines. Unfortunately, factors such as diet, stress, illness, and exposure to toxic substances can affect that healthy environment. Antibiotic use can also significantly alter the bacterial balance in your gut. Although their main purpose is to kill harmful bacteria, antibiotics often kill the existing beneficial bacteria as well. This can lead to diarrhea and other intestinal issues. Likewise, using anti-bacterial soaps has the same effect=97killing many good bacteria at the same time it kills the bad bacteria.

Because of their vital role in maintaining a healthy bacterial balance in the digestive tract, studies have shown that probiotics help enhance the body's immune function. In addition to helping prevent diarrhea and diarrhea-related illnesses, probiotics also promote lactose digestion=97no doubt welcome news for those suffering from . Other potential include maintaining healthy cholesterol and blood pressure levels, reducing inflammation and improving mineral absorption, and current research is also looking into how probiotics may help prevent , , as well as certain types of cancer. For women, specific strains of microflora may help support vaginal and urinary tract health, thus preventing the discomfort of a yeast or urinary tract infection.

Infants and children may also benefit from using probiotics. Although newborns receive their first beneficial gut bacteria during the birthing process, supplying additional good bacteria throughout the early years may help support overall digestive and immune health. Probiotics may also reduce the risk of developing allergies at a young age, since they help support the intestinal lining and prohibit allergens from entering the digestive tract.

Adults over 50 years of age should also consider supplementing their diet with probiotics to obtain the immunity-enhancing benefits of these helpful bacteria, as preliminary research has shown that the amount of good bacteria in our intestines declines considerably with age. Digestive healthcare expert and naturopathic doctor Brenda Watson has been helping people restore and maintain their digestive health for more than 25 years. She is among the foremost authorities on digestive care and proper nutrition. http://www.fiber35diet.com ]]> Worried About Candida Induced Dysbiosis? http://www.artwoo.com/article/worried-about-candida-induced-dysbiosis http://www.artwoo.com/article/worried-about-candida-induced-dysbiosis#comments Mon, 11 Dec 2006 14:27:11 +0000 harmful bacteriagood bacteriaunfriendly bacteriatypes of bacteriacandida albicansparadoxicallyreminiscent http://www.artwoo.com/article/worried-about-candida-induced-dysbiosis types of bacteria living in the gastrointestinal tract alone, almost all of them beneficial.

We call them "friendly bacteria," and they have a symbiotic relationship with us. We help them by giving them a place to live and food to eat, and they help us by producing nutrients such as B vitamins, helping to metabolize drugs and hormones, and maintaining a healthy pH balance in the intestinal tract.

Friendly bacteria also protect us from infection by bad bacteria. For the most part, they do this simply by being more numerous: With occupying most of the available space, there isn't room for bad bacteria to thrive.

But when something happens to disrupt the balance, bad bacteria can start to outnumber the friendly kind, and illness occurs. What causes this shift in bacteria population? , taking antibiotics can actually be one of the major causes of having too much bacteria. Most antibiotics kill all bacteria indiscriminately, including the good kind. If more good bacteria dies than bad bacteria, the bad kind will start to take over.

Birth control pills and other hormones (including steroids) can disturb the balance, too. In addition, an unhealthy diet, too much alcohol, and too much stress will nourish the while killing the friendly bacteria.

One of the most plentiful is the genus Candida (usually , specifically), a type of yeast that lives in the small intestine, the urinary tract and the mucous membranes. Normally, Candida's numbers are kept in check by friendly bacteria. When it is allowed to flourish, however, it causes dysbiosis -- the opposite of symbiosis, where one organism is now harming the other -- and illness.

Symptoms of Candida dysbiosis are often of a hangover. Why? Because Candida is a yeast, and yeasts produce ethanol (or alcohol), as well as acetaldehyde -- the main chemical responsible for hangover symptoms. If there is too much Candida, too much alcohol is produced, and the person experiences the side effects of drinking without touching a drop!

Too much Candida can manifest itself in these symptoms: fatigue, headaches, aches, weakness, general "hungover" feeling, lack of concentration, diarrhea, nausea, constipation, allergies, and vaginitis, among other things.

In addition, while Candida is normally a bacteria, when it becomes strong it can change into a fungal form, with little branching "arms" that can jab into the intestinal wall. This leads to something called "Leaky Gut Syndrome," which is exactly what it sounds like: a permeable intestine that allows toxic chemicals to escape and be absorbed into the body.

One of the simplest ways to avoid all this unpleasantness is to resist taking broad-spectrum antibiotics. They may help with the immediate condition that requires treatment, but they may be more harmful in the long run. With several hundred types of bacteria in your system, most of them beneficial and necessary, it's best not to send medication in that's going to wipe them out. Jane Symms has an interest in Candida. For further information on Candida please visit http://www.eliminating-candida.com/candida.html or http://www.eliminating-candida.com/blog/2006/11/23/worried-about-candida-induced-dysbiosis/ .. ]]> Why Take a Probiotics? http://www.artwoo.com/article/why-take-a-probiotics http://www.artwoo.com/article/why-take-a-probiotics#comments Tue, 02 Sep 2008 06:50:26 +0000 irritable bowel syndromeinflammatory bowel diseasediarrhea in childrenlactic acid bacteriatype of bacteriaharmful bacteriagastrointestinal tract http://www.artwoo.com/article/why-take-a-probiotics gastrointestinal tract. Microbes live on our skin, in our mouth, and all the way through our gastrointestinal tract. In fact, in reference to the human body, it has been estimated that there are more microbes associated with it than there are human cells in it. It has been estimated that more than 400 different species, or make their homes on humans. By providing large numbers of these friendly bacteria to the intestinal tract that may increase the population of these bacteria compared to other, less desirable, strains. These strains may then competitively inhabit the growth of undesirable strains by competing for space and nutrients, while also inhibiting the production of toxic substances produced by some desirable strains.

Many types of diarrhea illnesses, with many different causes disrupt intestinal function. Recently, a paper was published which reviewed nine studies on the effect of Lactobacillus therapy for . This paper conclude that "Lactobacillus is safe and effective as a treatment for children with acute infectious diarrhea"

Can it replace antibiotics?

The purpose of antibiotics is to kill . Unfortunately they often kill normal bacteria also. This can result in disruption of the bacteria flora, leading to the diarrhea and other intestinal disturbance. Replenishing the flora with normal bacteria during and after antibiotics therapy seems to minimize disruptive effects of antibiotics use. Studies have been recently reported suggesting a role of probiotics in decreasing symptoms in patients suffering from , ulcerative coalitis, and pouchitis.

Probiotics helps prevent lactose intolerance.

Yogurt was found to aid digestion of lactose because the used to make yogurt produce lactase and digest the lactose before it reaches the colon. In addition to yogurt starter bacteria, L acidophilus and Bifidobacterium have been shown by several studies to improve digestion of lactose.

It is unlikely that eating yogurt will significantly increase the number of beneficial bacteria in your digestive tract. The bacteria used to produced a fermented food like yogurt is not concentrated for the purpose of supplementing your body's probiotics level. Besides the lack of potency found in food producing bacteria, sugars and preservatives cause the bacteria to go through their life cycle before the food product even reaches your store. The strains used in natural probiotics are selected as being the most beneficial for supplementing the probiotics level in your body. These strains are not found in yogurt.

In general, everyone should supplements themselves with probiotics. Without taking probiotics supplements, most people will not have enough beneficial bacteria in their systems to deal with many digestive tract related upset. However, there are some common conditions associated with a lack of beneficial bacteria. If you have poor skin, diarrhea or constipation, slow peristalsis (how long it takes your food to be digested and eliminated), flatulence or bowel wind, bad breath, bad body odour, lactose intolerance, or a low resistance to infections on a regular basis, your body be telling that you need more beneficial bacteria. The best way is to supply your body with natural probiotics supplements.Bardnurz Sham, Write an article to educate people so that they can improve their life by eat well and have a wonderful life. Find The Best Natural Probiotics Products at: BestHerbsupplements.com web: Health And Longevity Feed: Health And Longevity feeds]]> Colon Health And Dysbiosis http://www.artwoo.com/article/colon-health-and-dysbiosis http://www.artwoo.com/article/colon-health-and-dysbiosis#comments Mon, 08 Oct 2007 18:20:00 +0000 species of bacteriabeneficial bacteriaharmful bacteriaunfriendly bacteriaauto immune diseasesmyalgic encephalomyelitisdysbiosis http://www.artwoo.com/article/colon-health-and-dysbiosis Dysbiosis is the imbalance of bacteria in the colon, or bowel, which often leads to bad health. The idea of dysbiosis was postulated by Metchinkoff in the nineteenth century. Metchinkoff correctly identified that:

* Excessive putrefactive bacteria (the harmful type) in the colon cause toxins to be produced - especially the damaging 'amines', and that

* Eating fermented foods containing probiotics - 'friendly bacteria' - could reduce ill health. These foods include yoghurt and sauerkraut.

The colon and small intestine contain 3-400 and, surprising to many, most of the bulk of the stool consists of bacteria.

Friendly And Unfriendly

Most of the bacteria in a healthy colon are the 'friendly' type. These are predominantly the 'anaerobic' type - they do not require oxygen to live - and they have a beneficial effect on our health. There are also a small number of 'unfriendly' bacteria in the healthy colon. These are predominantly 'aerobic' - they do need oxygen - and they also produce toxins, notably the toxic 'amines' mentioned above.

In good health, the are kept in check by the abundance of . Unfortunately, the bacteria in the colon often get out of balance - the 'dysbiosis' of Metchinkoff.

Dysbiosis both:

* Increases the 'toxic load' the body has to deal with, and

* Reduces the benefits provided by the 'friendly bacteria - which are many, including keeping us energetic and boosting our immune system.

The increased toxic load results in ailments including:

* Auto-immune diseases - such as rheumatoid arthritis * Candida overgrowth * ME () * Unexplained fatigue

As always with your health, if you are ill, seek help from a trusted alternative health practitioner, as well as keeping your doctor 'in the loop'.

Dealing With Dysbiosis

The partial answer to dysbiosis is to supplement with a very good quality bowel flora product. This will usually contain good strains (which will be patented) of several different species of bacteria. These are often acidophilus, bifidus and sometimes faecium. This supplementation might be for a course of 3 months and can helpfully be repeated annually. Nowadays, these supplements are stable - i.e. they don't need refrigerating. This can be useful for travel. However, if you do refrigerate them they will remain more powerful than if left at room temperature. A product with a claimed 1 million organisms may start its life with 10 million so that it can arrive at the end of its stated shelf life with at least 1 million. So do keep unused pots in the fridge. And DO buy from a trusted source.

Some other matters to pay attention to, to deal with dysbiosis are:

* The diet - reduce meat and fish in the diet. Harmful bacteria thrive on partially digested meat.

* Antibiotic use - these kill the friendly bacteria.

* Low fibre in the diet - increase vegetable consumption which are favoured by friendly bacteria. Brown rice and whole wheat and other whole grains are also high in fibre.

Colon cleansing is a prime method to promote good health. Supplementing of bowel flora combines well with any colon cleansing programme to help counteract dysbiosis. Max Hill, a practitioner for over 20 years, has written extensively about colon cleansing for http://www.alternative-healthzine.com and http://www.shs100.com. Take a look today, and get the benefit of Max's valuable knowledge. ]]> Seasoning A New Pond http://www.artwoo.com/article/seasoning-a-new-pond http://www.artwoo.com/article/seasoning-a-new-pond#comments Sat, 03 Mar 2007 16:27:07 +0000 nitrifying bacteriagood bacteriafishnew pondplantsbackwashnutrients http://www.artwoo.com/article/seasoning-a-new-pond new pond with water. But now what? Should you add or to the new pond? Well, before you do that, you'll need to season the pond. Similar to an indoor aquarium, certain need to be in place to help promote the proper environment for plants and fish to grow and thrive.

These nitrifying bacteria do not exist in a new pond, and need to grow. Instead of simply adding plants and fish to a new pond, you'll need to give the pond time to develop these bacteria, but there are some steps that you can take to help the bacteria develop.

A new filter will keep your water clean, but they are sterile, containing no bacteria. You will need to get some of these nitrifying bacteria growing in your filter These bacteria do not grow if the water is too cold. So, in the spring, when the water starts to warm up, you can add enzymes to your pond to promote the growth of this bacteria. Do not do any ing for about a month, to allow the nitrifying bacteria a chance to grow in the filter. After a month, you can backwash as directed. And after the first month, it is important to backwash the filter since the pollutants that encourage the growth of also encourage the growth of bad bacteria. If you have a UV filter, keep it turned off for the first month to give the bacteria a chance to build up.

The bacteria need some to grow. These nutrients can be found in organic waste. So, add a couple of koi or goldfish to your pond. The waste from the fish will give the bacteria what they need to grow. Just be sure not to overpopulate the pond. At this point, a couple of fish are all that is needed. You can add more later, after the bacteria is established. Remember that chlorine can kill the fish, so if your water is chlorinated, be sure to add some de-chlorinator to the water before you add the fish.

Given time, the nitrifying bacteria will build up in your pond, and will promote a healthy environment for the aquatic animals and plants that you choose to stock your pond with. If you follow these steps, and have a bit of patience, a healthy ecosystem will develop in your pond or water garden, giving you years of enjoyment. Visit http://www.water-gardens-fountains.com for more tips and advice on building and maintaining a water garden, and for water garden supplies. ]]> What Are Probiotics?. http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-are-probiotics http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-are-probiotics#comments Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:01:29 +0000 nobel prize winner elienobel prize winnerelie metchnikoffbeneficial bacterialactic acid bacteriapasteur institutebritish scientist http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-are-probiotics British scientist, Fuller and Parker in 1974. Probiotics are supplements that contain living . When taken, they help restore the balance of the bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. These bacteria are not parasites. They live in your gut on the food that you take and do many good things for you. Examples of probiotics foods are yogurt, lassi and certain types of cheese. All fermented food will have some amounts of probiotics.

This probiotics concept is still rather new. Probiotics is certainly the buzz of the late 1990's but is going to be even bigger in the new millennium. However, as a practice, it is thousand of years old. Eating sourced milk and derivative products is an integral part of Ayurveda (the 4,000 years old Indian science of traditional healing). Interest in probiotics was sparked at the turn of this century when a European scientist noted that Bulgarians who consume lots of yogurt lived longer. , of the , propounded the theory that are beneficial to human health in 1907.

Your gut contain contains more than one hundred thousand billion bacteria. There are some 400 different species living there. In fact, they would be between 3 to 5 pounds in terms of weight terms. They actually make up to 30 percent of your stools in dry weight terms. These bacteria can be good, bad or neutral.

The beneficial bacteria entered your system in a unique way, you swallowed them as you made your way through your mother's birth canal. She gave you even more of these beneficial bacteria as she breast fed you in the months that followed. In fact, first milk called colostrum, which tends to be thicker and curd like, is rich source of these beneficial bacteria.

Among the most important of their proven roles are some functions which help maintain our good health, while others have a definite value in helping us regain health once this has been upset. These dual roles (protective and therapeutic) help explain why the word "probiotics" was coined since it means "for life"

- They manufacture some of the B vitamins including niacin (B3), pyridoxine (B6), folic acid and biotin.

- They manufacture the milk digesting enzyme lactose, which helps you digest calcium rich diary products.

- They actively produce anti bacterial substances that kill or deactivate hostile disease causing bacteria. They do this by changing the local levels of acidity or by depriving pathogenic bacteria of their nutrients or by actually their own antibiotics substances which can kill invading bacteria, viruses and yeast. Naturally enough they are doing this to preserve "their" territory.

- Some (such as the bifidobacteria and acidophilus) have been shown to have powerful anticarcinogenic features which are active against certain tumors.

- They improve the efficiency of the digestive tract and when they are weakened, bowel function is poor.

- They effectively help to reduce cholesterol levels when this is high.

- They play an important part of the development of a baby's digestive function and immune system.

- They help protect against radiation damage as well as deactivating many toxic pollutants

- They help to recycle estrogen which reduce the likelihood of menopausal symptoms and osteoporosis.

- Therapeautically they have been shown to be useful in treatment of acne, eczema, allergies, migraine, gout, rheumatic and arthritic conditions, cystitis, candidasis, colitis and irritable bowel syndrome and some forms of cancer.Bardnurz Sham, Write an article to educate people so that they can improve their life by eat well and have a wonderful life. web: Health And Longevity Feed: Health And Longevity feeds Find The Best Natural Products at: BestHerbsupplements.com]]> How To Banish Yeast Infections With Candida Probiotics http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-banish-yeast-infections-with-candida-probiotics http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-banish-yeast-infections-with-candida-probiotics#comments Wed, 12 Sep 2007 10:35:01 +0000 vaginal yeast infectionsprobiotic supplementsgood bacteriacandida overgrowthtreating candidaintestinal bacteriaprobiotic supplement http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-banish-yeast-infections-with-candida-probiotics
These are the active ingredients usually found in good s. These beneficial micro-organisms help to increase and repopulate the that are good for the immune and digestive systems.



The probiotics used in supplements for also often contain B Vitamins such as Biotin, Niacin, Folic Acid and Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6), all of which help to improve a person's digestion as well as help combat .

Successful suppression of is achieved by an altering the balance of the acid/alkaline found in a person's intestines which in turn deprives the Candida bacteria of the essential nutrients which they need in order to grow and multiply.

When a person is using a probiotic supplement for combating Candida they are bolstering the number of in their GI tract, and these good bacteria produce an anti-fungal enzyme, which can then fight the overgrowth.

However, along with probiotic supplements there are other more natural ways increasing the levels of good bacteria in the GI tract. One of these includes eating more live yoghurt.

The live yogurt that we eat is cultured using the same bacteria that live in the gut and the intestines, and helps to protect a person against the overgrowth of Candida in their bodies.



For many years women have found it to be beneficial in staving off vaginal yeast infections when applied to the skin.

So, including live yogurt into a healthy eating regime can lessen the chance of developing intestinal and vaginal yeast problems, along with Candida and digestive disorders.

The introduction of good bacteria into the GI tract has also been linked to an improvement in the immune function, as a properly working digestive system is essential to a healthy immune process. ] Read below to discover how you can sign up for the free combating candida newsletter and discover other natural ways for overcoming candida.

If you do not enjoy the taste of yoghurt, there are multiple alternatives available to you. There are Probiotic foods and drinks, and supplements, which are easy to take and can provide additional good bacteria for your body.

Finally, if you have had a course of antibiotics to treat another ailment then you will often be recommended to consume some form of probiotic supplement or food. Antibiotics are usually pretty indiscriminate and can kill off both the good and the bad bacteria in the GI tract leaving the body wide open to developing a yeast infection.



So, boosting the levels of good bacteria helps to avoid problems and a good candida probiotics treatment is a way of helping the body fortify itself against the misery of a yeast infection. Grab your free copy of Jane Symms' brand new Candida and Yeast Infection Newsletter - Overflowing with easy to implement methods to help you discover more about candida probiotics and natural candida remedies : http://www.eliminating-candida.com/index.html?source=is ]]> Candida Yeast Overgrowth How It Is Contracted Into The Human Body http://www.artwoo.com/article/candida-yeast-overgrowth-how-it-is-contracted-into-the-human-body http://www.artwoo.com/article/candida-yeast-overgrowth-how-it-is-contracted-into-the-human-body#comments Sat, 17 Nov 2007 17:30:00 +0000 types of bacteriaharmful bacteriagood bacteriacandida yeast infectiondifferent types of bacteriabacteria in watercandida infection http://www.artwoo.com/article/candida-yeast-overgrowth-how-it-is-contracted-into-the-human-body types of bacteria, no matter how sterile and clean we think our lives are. We drink , and we swallow them on our food, many are airborne so we breathe them into our lungs, they are present on our skin, in our mouths, in our sinuses, and in the gut.

Not all bacteria are dangerous or a , many are benign. Some bacteria have a neutral effect, while others are extremely beneficial and we would feel horrible without their presence. A healthy gut with plenty of "" is crucial to the digestion of our food. Pro-biotic is a generic term for a substance, which promotes the growth of micro-organisms. Pro-biotic is marketed as foodstuffs which are good for us and are supposed to encourage the growth of healthy bacteria.

So how do our bodies handle damaging bacteria? Imagine a tight rope walker walking over a precipice, a thousand feet above a ravine. It is about balance, purely and simply. There are a number of situations that could create and imbalance in the body and cause it to produce an overgrowth of Candida yeast. One of the simplest and most common is the intake of and excess of complex carbohydrates in our every day meals. Dysbiosis is the name of the process that occurs when becomes more prevalent than the good bacteria. When damaging bacteria prevail, it is always a systemic Candida attack, there is no such thing as a touch of Candidiasis, and there are no mild symptoms. A systemic attack means that the attacks the whole body. However, we all suffer different symptoms because of our individual genetic makeup.

Candida is not and enemy, it is only when it becomes a fungi. As Candida it does not harm, only when there is an overgrowth. The trick is to take care of your body and stop the Candida yeast overgrowth from becoming life threatening. When you are young Candidiasis would not be fatal but as your body ages an imbalance can lead to conditions that will kill.

Oral Candida is a Candida Yeast Overgrowth of the mouth. This can be caused by many things, generally a depressed immune system and can be a seriously bothersome and painful thing to have. Our sexual behaviour can in certain circumstances transmit Candida yeast overgrowth to others, by intercourse, deep kissing contact with genitals, oral sex, or mouth genital contact. It does not always, if your partner is healthy, their immune system should protect them. If for any reason their immune system is compromised then it can be transmitted.

It is important to know that high fibre foods help to maintain a healthy colon. Low fibre intake has been associated with the proliferation of bacteria which produce endotoxins, which are definitely bad for the colon. High fibre foods reduce the colons pH value and promote good bacteria known as Lactobacillus. Hyacinth Allen (Ceci) Author of "The Silent Sufferer" (The Hidden Horror Of living with Candida) http://www.naturalcandidacure.com ]]> Candida And Probiotics http://www.artwoo.com/article/candida-and-probiotics http://www.artwoo.com/article/candida-and-probiotics#comments Mon, 30 Oct 2006 22:27:07 +0000 vaginal yeast infectionsgood bacteriaharmful bacteriaviruses and bacteriabiotenprobioticprobiotics http://www.artwoo.com/article/candida-and-probiotics Probiotics are a popular dietary supplement that includes microorganisms that are beneficial to the human body. They have shown to be important to sufferers of Candida by helping to repopulate the "good" bacteria in the intestines that help to keep Candida under control. They help the body make many vitamins, such as , vitamin B-6, folic acid and niacin. They aid the body in digestion and help to combat in women.

also have been shown to help tip the acid balance by secreting lactic acid and acetic acid in the intestines and vagina, helping to deprive of the nutrients they need to flourish. The 'good' bacteria in the body make enzymes that are key to fighting an overgrowth of Candida in the body. Probiotics should be taken with a meal.

The bacteria that lives in the colon serves a vital function for the human body. Not only are they the bodies scavengers, helping to absorb any last nutrients that the intestines left behind, they also help to attack any evil bacteria lurking in the body and looking to make us sick. The main use of Probiotics is to help put the body back on an even keel, due to an outbreak of Candida, or other reasons, such as a poor, nutrient-lacking diet or even an overuse of antibiotics.

Probiotic treatment has been linked to a decrease in the likelihood of colon cancer since the micro organisms release compounds that are known to kill some yeasts, .

Probiotic treatment is even prescribed for sufferers of urinary tract infections and vaginitis. The possible benefits of probiotic treatment is only now being researched fully and more should become known over the coming years.

Live yogurt is the best known probiotic therapy. Women have known for years that the best way to stave off yeast infections after taking antibiotics is to enjoy a cup of yogurt, but the health benefits of this snack favourite may be wider than previously thought. Yogurt is cultured with the same sort of bacteria that live in your stomach and intestines and helps protect against the growth of Candida. Adding yogurt to your diet or to the diet of a child has shown to lessen intestinal and vaginal problems, diarrhea and Candida yeast growth. It is also thought that it helps with immune system health.

For Candida sufferers who are starting out with Probiotic treatment, be prepared for a few days of gastronomical problems. Increased abdominal pain, diarrhea and flatulence are common as the body gets itself back on an even keel.

This is still a very controversial treatment, since the connection between Candida and antibiotics killing off too much beneficial bacteria in the intestine hasn't been proven. Do not begin any supplement program without first consulting a doctor. Probiotic treatment for Candida has many ardent followers, but the sneaky thing about Candida is that one treatment that works for one person will not necessarily work for all. Keeping a diary of your symptoms is an excellent way to see what treatment is working for your own Candida symptoms and what isn't. Jane Symms has an interest in Candida. For further information on Candida please visit http://www.eliminating-candida.com/candida.html or http://www.eliminating-candida.com/blog/2006/10/10/candida-and-probiotics/ .. ]]> How Bacteria Grow And Work http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-bacteria-grow-and-work http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-bacteria-grow-and-work#comments Fri, 11 Aug 2006 18:27:09 +0000 bacteriaasexual reproductionfood supplycontactatmospheric oxygenchlorophylmultiply http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-bacteria-grow-and-work Bacteria usually by simple transverse division, a form of . Recently, conjugation has been observed in certain species of bacteria. A curious form of reproduction observed in bacteria is known as auto-gamy, in which conjugation occurs between two parts of the same cell.

The rapidity with which bacteria grow is almost beyond comprehension. A single bacillus has been known to increase to four millions in half a day. Pasteur saw a single cell grow to ten millions in twenty-four hours.

The growth of germs is chiefly limited by their and the destructive effects of their own excretions. Left to themselves, even with a sufficient food supply and other favorable conditions, bacteria are likely to die sooner or later killed by their own excretory products.

Bacteria consume food, as do higher plants and animals. Some bacteria require an enormous quantity of food. The energy derived from the food manifests itself as heat, which serves the -lacking plant in place of the heat derived from the sunlight by higher plants.

The energy set free by micro-organisms manifests itself in the heating of fermenting liquids.

The heating of green fodder in a silo and of manure in a hot bed are examples of energy released by the activity of bacteria. Another illustration of a similar sort is found in the bacteria that fix nitrogen in the soil. The fixation of nitrogen is accomplished at the expense of the consumption of a large amount of carbohydrate, not less than two hundred pounds of carbohydrate being required for the fixing of one pound of nitrogen.

Bacteria, like all living organisms, require oxygen. Some bacteria, for example those that produce lactic acid, as in the souring of milk, obtain their oxygen directly from the air (aerobes), whereas other bacteria (anaerobes) grow without the presence of air or oxygen, and may even be destroyed by with . These bacteria need oxygen, but they are so constituted that they must obtain their oxygen by breaking up compounds containing oxygen.

Certain bacteria can live and grow either in the presence of free oxygen or excluded from it.

The wonderful activity of microbes in breaking up and destroying organic substances is accomplished by means of diastases or digestive ferments, which they often produce in great quantity. Not only bacteria but yeasts and other living cells behave as ferments when deprived of oxygen. Bill Ronin enjoys writing about simple science and health. For more information about bacteria, visit the following url: http://www.oldandsold.com/articles32n/bacteria-2.shtml ]]> My Back Pain Due To Bacteria http://www.artwoo.com/article/my-back-pain-due-to-bacteria http://www.artwoo.com/article/my-back-pain-due-to-bacteria#comments Fri, 17 Aug 2007 10:20:00 +0000 bacteria growthacute pyelonephritisback painkidney infectionurine cultureurine analysiskidney pelvis http://www.artwoo.com/article/my-back-pain-due-to-bacteria back pain that result in a condition known as pyelonephriti.It is similar to that causes back pain as well as high fever and vomiting. Bacteria causing my back pain can enter the urethra in a number of different ways such as during sexual intercourse when bacteria enters the vaginal area, and which can get pushed into the urethra and finally end up in the gall bladder where the urine is a ready acceptor and facilitator of .

When a person has a bladder infection it can lead discomforts such as, feeling pain on the back.When there is bacteria causing my back pain there is a greater possibility of contracting pyelonephritis especially when there is occasional or even persistent backflow of urine that leaves the bladder and enters into the or ureters. This condition can either be acute or chronic and the former is a sudden development while the latter condition is a long-standing infection caused by bacteria causing my back pain.

A person would be at greater risk of contracting pyelonephritis if the bacteria causing my back pain are particularly aggressive and when there is also a history of chronic or recurrent urinary tract infection condition in the patient. It is thus necessary for the patient to undergo medical examination and it is often the case that there may be a noticeable tenderness on pressing over the kidney when there is bacteria causing my back pain.

It may also be necessary for the doctor to conduct , and take a that may show the presence of bacteria in the urine.Further testing, there may also be revealed instances of as well. The end result would be for the patient to find the proper treatment against the bacteria causing my back pain, which should aim to control as well as reduce the symptoms and the infection too. With proper treatment, the acute symptoms are usually found to have disappeared within two to three days of getting the treatment.

Since the condition can lead to a higher incidence of mortality, the bacteria causing my back pain must be dealt with promptly so as to reduce the risk of further complications as well as life threatening conditions. Once the urine culture has helped in identifying the bacteria causing my back pain, antibiotics may be given to treat the condition in both the long and short-term.

For more Information check http://www.arthritisreliefhelp.info Roger Thompson writes articles on arthritis and pain relief for http://arthritisrelief.info ]]> Acne Control: The Top Things You Can Do To Heal http://www.artwoo.com/article/acne-control-the-top-things-you-can-do-to-heal http://www.artwoo.com/article/acne-control-the-top-things-you-can-do-to-heal#comments Tue, 18 Apr 2006 18:50:04 +0000 natural acne treatmentsacne skin careproactiv acneacne controlnatural skin care productsskin care productschemical peels http://www.artwoo.com/article/acne-control-the-top-things-you-can-do-to-heal Acne control is all about education and effective products.

Acne control can happen when individuals strive to find the best possible skin care regimen as well as the best to use. From there, there are several ways in which individuals can find a way to control their acne successfully including through using products such as and laser treatments. But, before you get that far, there are several acne treatments that you can do now to begin getting acne control for your body.

Natural Acne Treatments

The first thing to do is to use natural acne treatments. These will include a wide range of vitamins and minerals for your skin. You'll find a good assortment of to help you right on the web. You should supplement any of these natural products with a good, well balanced diet and exercise. Because the actual acne on your face is infections of the skin, giving your body what it needs to fight them off is essential to actually getting rid of them.

Control Acne With A Good Skin Regimen

One of the most beneficial things that you can do when it comes to is to use a good, solid cleansing regimen for your face. This will include antibacterial products and exfoliating products that will work to improve your face and your body's look. These will help to kill off the bacteria that are causing your acne as well as get rid of the dead skin cells that the bacteria are feeding off of. Together, this can completely wipe your face and body clean of acne. Something to consider is Control which is an acne skin care line that has shown to be very good at acne control.

Finding the acne control for your needs is not easy. You may find that the best thing to do is to seek out alternative treatments such as laser treatments and . Yet, for many, it can be more beneficial to work with a natural product for their skin care. If you visit your dermatologist, he too may have a different approach and one that may include acne medication. Many of these things can be effective at controlling acne. Find the best acne treatments only on http://www.tigilet.com/c/Acne.php">http://www.tigilet.com/c/Acne.php.. Read more precious acne info on http://www.tigilet.com ]]> Gum Disease: What You Need To Know http://www.artwoo.com/article/gum-disease-what-you-need-to-know http://www.artwoo.com/article/gum-disease-what-you-need-to-know#comments Sun, 30 Apr 2006 00:50:01 +0000 gum disease treatmentgumdiseasereceding gumsperiodontal diseasehalitosisbacteria growthrefined sugars http://www.artwoo.com/article/gum-disease-what-you-need-to-know periodontal disease is not an enjoyable experience! If you want to avoid gum disease, or if you already have it and want to fight it, read this article.

Symptoms of Gum Disease

How do you know if you have gum disease? Here are some of the symptoms you should look for. Often you will notice inflammation of the gums and mouth -- soreness, bleeding, and/or redness. Another common symptom is bed breath (a.k.a. ), and / or a bad taste in your mouth. Other signs of gum disease include shaky or loose teeth, , and spaces between the teeth and gums.

Cause Of Gum Disease

What causes gum disease? Quite simply, gum disease is caused by bacteria growing in your mouth. These bacteria normally begin growing on particles of food left in your mouth. The infection then continues to grow, causing inflammation and breakdown of the gums and mouth.

Prevention Of Gum Disease

Gum disease can be prevented by discouraging the growth of bacteria in the mouth. Proper dental hygiene goes a long way in preventing in the mouth. Also helpful is a healthy diet low in and other foods that make perfect bacteria fodder.

Treatment of Gum Disease

If you already have Gum Disease, there are several ways to treat it. The first and seemingly most common is a professional cleaning. A periodontist will clean your mouth to remove the plaque, etc that harbors the bacteria causing the disease. Drugs may also be used to treat gum disease. Recently, several natural treatments have been developed for gum disease as well.

Hopefully, the information in this article will have given you the information that you need to prevent and / or treat gum disease, also known as periodontal disease. Trust me when I say that you don't want to get gum disease -- it's worth preventing, and prevention is simple when you follow the steps outlined in this article! Learn more about at -treatment.com">http://www.gumdisease-treatment.com ]]> Fishless Cycling For Your Tropical Aquarium http://www.artwoo.com/article/fishless-cycling-for-your-tropical-aquarium http://www.artwoo.com/article/fishless-cycling-for-your-tropical-aquarium#comments Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:30:20 +0000 tropical fish tankhousehold ammoniatoxic ammonianitrite levelsgravel filterbacteria growthbeneficial bacteria http://www.artwoo.com/article/fishless-cycling-for-your-tropical-aquarium beneficial bacteria that will process the waste ammonia from your fish and convert it into nitrites and then into relatively harmless nitrates. After adding fish to an uncycled tank the and will rise to a dangerous high until there are sufficient numbers of bacteria to convert them into less toxic nitrates. In order to overcome this methods have been devised to encourage the growth of the bacteria. The traditional method is to add a few 'hardy' fish that will produce ammonia to encourage while the tank is 'cycling'. This method is very stressful for the fish, many of which die or are damaged by the process. The toxic ammonia burns the gills and leads to permanent damage. At the end of the 'cycling' you are left with fish in poor condition which you may not want in your aquarium.

A better, more humane method to cycle the tank is to use a fishless cycling method. It uses as a source, rather than live fish, and a bacteria culture obtained from a healthy tank or purchased from an aquarium supplier.

The Bacteria Starter Culture

You can obtain a starter bacteria culture by adding some gravel, filter medium or rock from a healthy, aged . If you do not have a source there are commercial products available, for example StressZyme or Hagen's Cycle. The culture will give a quick start to producing a colony of bacteria but you can also use this method without a starter culture. It will take a bit longer then to cycle your tank.

The Ammonia

Purchase some unscented, additive free 100% ammonia. Some aquarium supply shops are now selling ammonia for this purpose. If you know a chemist or science teacher they may be able to get you some pure ammonia from a laboratory supplier..

The Tank Temperature

The bacteria (Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter) thrive best at higher temperature than is usually used for a tropical tank so during the cycling increase the temperature to between 30 and 35 C (85-95F). When you add the fish you can turn it down again.

Testing Kit

A testing kit to check the ammonia and nitrite levels is essential to test the levels and to indicate when cycling is complete.

The Fishless Cycling Method

Extra aeration is recommended while cycling as bacteria need oxygen to grow. Increase the aeration through the tank and filter if possible. You could add an extra air stone or even use an extra pump if one is available. Add your bacteria culture, then add about a teaspoon of ammonia for a small tank. Increase this for a larger tank. Allow about an hour for the ammonia to circulate then test. The ammonia level should be between 5 mg/L (or 5ppm). Add some more ammonia if the level is too low. Leave the tank alone for a few days then test again.

At this stage the ammonia level should begin to drop and the nitrite level to rise. This means that the bacteria are doing their job of processing the ammonia. Add some more ammonia when it drops to zero to give the bacteria more to work on. The nitrite level should rise until it reaches a maximum then begin to drop as the nitrites are converted into relatively harmless nitrates. Three or four days after the maximum nitrite levels are seen the nitrite level should drop to zero. The cycling is now complete.

Change about 50-70% of the water, carefully so as not to disturb the filter or the gravel bed where the bacteria are colonised. Reset the temperature to 25C, or the recommended temperature for your intended fish and allow the temperature to stabilise for a few hours. Retest for ammonia and nitrites and if the levels are zero you can now begin to add some fish.

It is possible after cycling the tank to add all the fish in one go but this will result in a spike in the ammonia and nitrite levels which is stressful for the fish and could cause them to become diseased. adding the fish slowly will allow the bacteria to grow to cope with the added levels of ammonia excreted by the fish. Even for a fully cycled tank it is advisable to gradually add the fish. aim to take about a month to fully stock the tank.

A fishless cycling method is more efficient and produces a fully cycled tank in a much shorter time than the traditional method of using hardy fish. It is also more humane and you will not be left with unwanted, often damaged fish, at the end.For more information about aquariums and fish keeping and some good deals on aquariums check out Cheap Aquariums for Sale or Cheap Acrylic Aquariums]]> Portable Water Filters - A Convenient Replacement To Buying Bottled Water http://www.artwoo.com/article/portable-water-filters-a-convenient-replacement-to-buying-bottled-water http://www.artwoo.com/article/portable-water-filters-a-convenient-replacement-to-buying-bottled-water#comments Fri, 14 Mar 2008 23:34:59 +0000 portable water filterwater electrolysisdisease causing bacteriabicycle ridesbicycle riderwise purchasenearby lake http://www.artwoo.com/article/portable-water-filters-a-convenient-replacement-to-buying-bottled-water nearby lake or stream may not be the safest way to supply the need. It is easier and more convenient, hikers and campers have learned, to carry a than it is to carry a lot of heavy bottles of water. Regardless of how clean the water may appear, it should at least be filtered, if not boiled before drinking, to kill any disease-causing bacteria floating around in the water.

Staying hydrated is also an important need for those on extended and carrying a gallon or two on a bike can be troublesome. Having a portable water filter is the best thing a can do to make sure they always have access to a fresh water supply. Whether it is a filtering system built into their water bottle or a separate system through which water from a stream or lake can be processed, making sure they do not become ill from the water is a priority.

Since recent studies have shown up to 25% of bottled water may actually come from someone's faucet, buyers are becoming more wary of marketing and wanting to guarantee they're getting what they pay for. By studying the options and making a , they have the assurance of knowing that what they're drinking is truly filtered.

Ionic Absorption is one method many companies use to purify water. Electrolysis is another and small water bottles with a purification system built into the tops are popular among many of those who love the outdoors. However, a portable water filter is also beneficial in that filtered water is easier to purify and removes most of the suspended particles before the water goes through the purifier.

A pitcher with a filtering system in place may be included in some portable water filters. Simply add water to the pitcher and the filter can remove many of the contaminants from the water as it passes through the filter. Water that is heavily laden with bacteria still may not be safe to drink if the filtration of the water is so large it allows the bacteria to pass through. That is why it is important to know that your filter is able to trap microscopic pathogens.

Most bacteria that threaten water supplies is larger than one micron and a portable water filter that filters to that size will generally remove all bacteria from the water. Generally, the more effective portable water filters are gravity-fed so that the bacteria and sediment are not forced through the filter by water pressure. This process of slowing the flow rate or time of exposure through the filter has been calculated to yield the greatest volume removal of toxic chemicals caused by pollution from industry and agriculture.

Although water can be filtered to remove all bacteria and sediment, unless they are related to minerals, not all odors will be eliminated regardless of the quality or cost of a portable water filter. Water in this condition may require special treatment. Berkey Water Filters, including the Berkey Light, are one of the most cost efficient and advanced gravity-fed water filters on the market today. To learn more, please visit http://www.morethanalive.com/Berkey_Water_Filters ]]> Candida Yeast Infection: A Visible THREAT http://www.artwoo.com/article/candida-yeast-infection-a-visible-threat http://www.artwoo.com/article/candida-yeast-infection-a-visible-threat#comments Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:50:15 +0000 candida yeast infectionuseful bacteriaexternal manifestationscandida albicansfrequent reasonscandidaimmune systems http://www.artwoo.com/article/candida-yeast-infection-a-visible-threat Treat Your +yeast+infection" rel="tag">Candida Yeast Infection Now While There Is Time. Candida Yeast Infection is a Visible THREAT

The yeast infection from Candida can come about via different kinds of Candida microbes. To cure such an ailment, it is best to understand how and what is behind yeast infection by Candida, and what the are. Yeast infection from Candida is actually the product of Candida bacteria or fungus multiplying without limits. The other name for Candida yeast infection is candidiasis.

Understanding Yeast Infection by Candida

There are twenty different kinds of Candida microorganisms. The better-known strains are cutaneous candidiasis and . Men, women and even children can all be victims of yeast infection by Candida. Other yeast infection by Candida also occurs frequently; it can also in certain situations provoke even more serious problems and complications. It should be understood that everybody has Candida microbes inside them to a certain degree. As such this fungus does no harm to human beings as long as its numbers remain limited. Other bacteria in the human body have the responsibility to reduce growth of Candida. These friendly bacteria may be threatened by internally and externally. If the menace develops into harm done to these bacteria, then they are no longer able to resist the Candida bacteria. Candida then uses this opportunity to grow and to engender yeast infection.

Root causes for yeast infection by Candida

Yeast infection by Candida can come about for many reasons. Some of the most for this infection are given below:

Medicaments based on antibiotics: When friendly bacteria can no longer control the proliferation of Candida fungus, then yeast infection may start. Antibiotics can damage in the human body and trigger this condition.

Malfunctioning immune system: automatically makes people more susceptible to yeast infection. Some people have the disadvantage of inherently weak .

Other diseases: Medication used to treat such illnesses may itself aggravate yeast infection by Candida. Cancer and diabetes are some of the illnesses that can encourage Candida yeast infection in the human body.

Women are therefore particularly at risk here and must take special precautions to prevent yeast infection by Candida. Certain contraceptive pills and also pregnancy itself can engender yeast infection by Candida.

External manfestations of yeast infection by Candida

Immediate treatment for Candida yeast infection should be invoked if the following symptoms appear: a feeling of itching, genital discharge, a burning feeling during when urinating, and redness, soreness and pimples are all suspects, and also disrupted periods, nausea and fever.

Applying a cure for yeast infection by Candida

The beneficial approach of holism allows for a broader treatment of Candida yeast infection. It also avoids undesirable secondary effects while doing this. This is made possible from the natural cure to treat this kind of infection and therefore, so as to eliminate Candida yeast infection completely, holistic cures and alternative treatment are to be preferred. Even if conventional treatments for yeast infection by Candida exist, alternative medication is also available. This alternative treatment works better because of treating the yeast infection holistically.Linda Allen is a health consultant and author of the #1 best-selling e-book Yeast Infection No More. For Further Information: Mental Related Yeast Infection ]]>