type of bacteria http://www.artwoo.com Returned search results for type of bacteria Copyright 2008 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:52:52 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/rss/type+of+bacteria 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. ]]> 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. ]]> Hydrogen Peroxide For Hydroponics http://www.artwoo.com/article/hydrogen-peroxide-for-hydroponics http://www.artwoo.com/article/hydrogen-peroxide-for-hydroponics#comments Mon, 08 Jan 2007 12:27:09 +0000 peroxide hydrogen peroxidehydroponics systemanaerobic bacterianatural bacteriatype of bacteriaoxygen atomharm plants http://www.artwoo.com/article/hydrogen-peroxide-for-hydroponics
Hydrogen peroxide for hydroponics can be used on other forms of gardens, but it is better for a because it helps to protect the naturally growing plants from any that may be harmful. Hydrogen peroxide consists of a H2O2 chemical formula, which is a combination of hydrogen and oxygen. Generally it is like water, only it has an additional .

Hydrogen peroxide for hydroponics is important for your hydroponics system because it will help to destroy dangerous forms of bacteria. When hydrogen peroxide for hydroponics is used additional oxygen will be given to the plants and will be killed as a result. This is one that does not thrive well in normal oxygen. This includes bacterial wilt and various forms of fungi that can . When hydrogen peroxide for hydroponics is used the hydroponic garden will be protected from any damage from these forms of bacteria, as the oxygen in the compound will work to destroy the bacteria and keep it from spreading.

A typical drug store will feature hydrogen peroxide for hydroponics for sale. However, this can be a dangerous option. The hydrogen peroxide sold at these stores usually comes in three percent solution form, which is dangerous because the hydrogen peroxide will be unstable in a lower solution percentage. Also, there are chemicals used in it to keep it from breaking up and spreading easily. The better type of hydrogen peroxide for hydroponics involves forms that feature acetanilide. This is a compound that is normally found in hydrogen peroxide solutions that are of thirty-five percent in composure, which means that it is more stable than the regular type you'd see at a drug store. However, it is highly acidic and should be used with caution. You can get that type of hydrogen peroxide for hydroponics at a hydroponic gardening store.

It is strongly recommended that you use two or three milliliters of hydrogen peroxide for hydroponics in each gallon of water that you use on the plants. You can use up to five milliliters per gallon if you feel like it though. Also, when you water the plants you should let the hydrogen peroxide for hydroponics circulate around the plants for about half an hour in order to be especially effective in destroying dangerous bacteria in your hydroponics system.

The effects of the hydrogen peroxide for hydroponics will last for about four or five days, so be sure to keep a schedule of when you will be making treatments. Also, you should be sure that the hydrogen peroxide is mixed into the water well enough before you begin watering the plants with it. Jane Wyvern is an established freelance writer. You can find more of her writing at http://www.hydroponicsnews.com and http://www.organic-today.com. ]]> 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. ]]> 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 ]]> 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. ]]> 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/ .. ]]> 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 ]]> Facial Cleansers To Use For Acne http://www.artwoo.com/article/facial-cleansers-to-use-for-acne http://www.artwoo.com/article/facial-cleansers-to-use-for-acne#comments Sat, 03 Mar 2007 04:27:06 +0000 acne bacteriaacne breakoutsfacial cleansersbenzoyl peroxidestridexsebumactive ingredients http://www.artwoo.com/article/facial-cleansers-to-use-for-acne facial cleansers on the market.



Facial cleansers are usually broken down into two major categories, over the counter products, which are available without a prescription at most drug stores and facial cleansers that include medication that require a prescription from your dermatologist.

Over the counter facial cleansers is a great place to start, especially if your acne is slight to moderate. One of the most effective types of facial cleansing products are those that include such as . Benzoyl Peroxide gently dries the skin out and kills P. . One of the products that feature Benzoyl Peroxide as its active ingredients is Oxy.

Salicylic acid is also another type of over the counter facial cleanser that can help remove and kill P. acne bacteria. Many people may be aware of the brand , which makes small facial pads to clean and clear away sebum and bacteria.

Besides these two highly effective acne facial cleansers, you can also reduce your by washing your face daily with warm water and a soft cloth using anti bacterial soaps. There are plenty of soaps on the market that will help unclog pores and kill bacteria that are present on your face. One brand is Dial.

Regarding facial cleansers that require a prescription, there are many products that include antibiotics, as well as acids that dry out the face, removing sebum and killing bacteria. You should consult with your dermatologist on products that are right for you skin type and level of acne breakouts. Many prescription facial cleansers can be too strong for certain types of skin types that are especially sensitive. Usually, you will need to experiment with a few types of products before finding the right product that fits your skin and acne breakout level the best. Please visit http://www.accutaneandacne for more information about acne. ]]> Total Coliform Bacteria In Drinking Water http://www.artwoo.com/article/total-coliform-bacteria-in-drinking-water http://www.artwoo.com/article/total-coliform-bacteria-in-drinking-water#comments Fri, 04 May 2007 06:20:00 +0000 coliform bacteriacoliform testtotal coliformoccuring bacteriacoincidentlydrinking waterenterics http://www.artwoo.com/article/total-coliform-bacteria-in-drinking-water Coliform Bacteria

Preface: Of all the different types of analysis we perform on a regular basis, by far the most common is the Total . This test, probably more than any other single test, gives you a better overall indication about the general potability of a source water. , it is the analysis required by the EPA for water operators to perform more often than most any other, with the exception of chlorine residuals if a chlorinated system and pH. All source water has normally , or normal flora, as it is referred to. These bacteria is not generally harmful in healthy individuals. When we find Coliform bacteria, however, it paints a slightly different picture, as you can read below...

What exactly are bacteria and why do we test for them in our ? Total Coliform bacteria are part of a family of bacteria called, Enterobacteriaciae, or , for short. Coliform bacteria have some interesting characteristics that allow us to use them as indicator organisms. In this case, a Coliform present sample in drinking water indicates that the source is, or recently has been infiltrated by surface water. We use Coliforms to help us determine this, because Coliform bacteria are found throughout the environment, as well as on most plant material. They live longer than the pathogenic (disease-causing) microbes we don't want you to get, so it allows us to culture them in the lab.

Finding Coliform bacteria in a drinking water sample does not mean anyone is going to become ill. After personally analyzing over fifty thousand individual Coliform tests, I wish I had a nickel every time someone would say to me something like, "I've been drinkin' this water for over seventy years, and I never been sick from it once!" While that may be all well and true, drinking water that contains certain contaminants has been one of the leading causes of major disease outbreaks, historically speaking.

When we find Coliform bacteria in your drinking water sample, as stated above, it simply indicates that the source is, or recently has been compromised by surface water. We're not so concerned about the Coliform bacteria themselves, but the "red flag" if you will, is that we don't know what else may have gotten in your drinking water system via the same route that the Coliform bacteria entered. Some types of bad microbes we don't want you to ingest, for example, would be Klebsiella, Shigella, Cryptosporidium, Giardia, or Salmonella, just to name a pesky few!

Most drilled wells are free from Coliform bacteria, but many dug wells contain Coliform. This is not surprising, since dug wells are a surface water source, which means it is above the bedrock layer. Dug wells, can be an excellent source of drinking water, but extra care should be taken to be sure there is adequate separation from the well with respect to pets, farm animals, and runoff.

If you have a dug well, the volume and taste are fine, but it keeps getting Coliform bacteria, then a viable and effective option may be to install an ultraviolet disinfection system, which kills the bacteria and other microbes by separating, or denaturing the DNA or RNA of their cells. This works well because it doesn't change the chemistry of the water like some other disinfection methods, such as chlorination.

Finally, if Total Coliform bacteria is found in a drinking water sample, then the sample is also checked for a type of fecal Coliform bacteria, which is always Escherichia Coliform, or E. coli. The presence of E. coli may mean a septic or leach field infiltration, or in a dug well, it just may be a squirrel or field mouse that tried to make his home in your well! We'll cover well disinfection in another session.

For more tips and helpful hints, go to http://www.Aquacheck-VT.com and check out the Water Wisdom section. You can also sign up for our free newsletter there! Scott J. Bradley B.A., is the owner and director of Aquacheck Laboratory, Inc. located in Weathersfield, VT. These articles are gladly written to help people to better understand their drinking water. Aquacheck is a nationally accredited environmental laboratory. http://www.Aquacheck-VT.com ]]> UV Water Treatment Products For The Home http://www.artwoo.com/article/uv-water-treatment-products-for-the-home http://www.artwoo.com/article/uv-water-treatment-products-for-the-home#comments Tue, 13 Feb 2007 20:27:04 +0000 uv purificationuv water treatmentuv raysuv systemuv systemsbacteriapurification system http://www.artwoo.com/article/uv-water-treatment-products-for-the-home UV water treatment you will find that there are class a and class b systems. The s with class A happen to be certified to kill or reduce disease compounds from the water. It will get rid of things like and certain viruses that are air and waterborne. This system will also get rid of things like parasites.

If you have a class A system, you will actually give you a warning if the system malfunctions. It is a great system to have because you will know when you are in danger of drinking bad water and it will help purify your water system. If you have a class b certification, it will actually only detect what are known as "nuisances." It will not purify your water as much as a class a system. The only thing is that if you have cloudy or very dirty water, you are going to need to treat the water first. The water needs to be mostly clear so that they can notice things.

When it comes to ultraviolet or , you will find that you will need to have a pretreatment or post treatment process as well as the UV . The water needs to be somewhat clear for the process to work successfully; however, it is always nice to have a backup. You never know what may slip through the purification system.

This system works by sends through the water and then the bacteria ends up being absorbed and will kill the bacteria in the water. It will also stop bacteria from reproducing. It will end up reducing almost 99% of all the bacteria that is in the water. It sounds amazing, but you should always have a back up system just in case of malfunctions and it will also catch the other 1%.

The great thing about this type of purification system, you will find that you can purchase it in different sizes and models so that you can price compare, as well as, get something designed for your needs.

If you are looking for a solar or UV system for your home water system, you may want to look online and do some comparative shopping. You will also want to ask someone who has the system so that you know exactly what to expect from the UV system and what is needed for the system to do it's job effectively. Learn more about http://www.ewatertreatmentsystems.com/watertreatment/water_filtration_for_drinking_purification.html and http://www.ewatertreatmentsystems.com/watertreatment/Buy_water_treatment_online.html ]]> Vaccinated Against The Pneumococcus Bacteria http://www.artwoo.com/article/vaccinated-against-the-pneumococcus-bacteria http://www.artwoo.com/article/vaccinated-against-the-pneumococcus-bacteria#comments Sun, 27 May 2007 23:19:57 +0000 causes of pneumoniapneumococcus bacteriabacterial pneumoniacontract pneumoniapneumonia casescorrosive chemicalsstreptococcus pneumoniae http://www.artwoo.com/article/vaccinated-against-the-pneumococcus-bacteria corrosive chemicals breathed into the stomach or toxic gases from a fire.

Pneumonia can range from very mild to very severe, even fatal. The severity depends on the type of organism causing pneumonia as well as your age and underlying health. Pneumonia is still a common disease. Many people die from it every year, most commonly women and people over the age of 65. The overall death rate due to pneumonia is currently 3 per cent.

Half of all are caused by bacterium. The streptococcus bacterium, known as pneumococcus, is the principal reason of the almost normal pneumonia. s lean to be the almost severe and, in adults, the almost popular reason, particularly (pneumococcus. Respiratory viruses are the almost popular in inexperienced children, peaking between the ages of 2 and 3. By school age, the bacteria Mycoplasma pneumoniae becomes more popular. In some folk, especially the older and those who are debilitated, bacterial pneumonia may come flu or still a popular cold.

Many people while staying in a hospital for other conditions. This tends to be more serious because the patient's immune system is often impaired due to the condition that initially required treatment. In addition, there is a greater possibility of infection with bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics.

If people get vaccinated against the , then quality of life and life expectancy improve for approximately 95 per cent of those infected. Even though the pneumonia has disappeared, it is only natural that you have a period after the infection where you feel tired, get short of breath, strain yourself, and get an annoying cough. http://www.pneumoniaonline.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 ]]> Acne Prevention Tips For Teenagers And Adults http://www.artwoo.com/article/acne-prevention-tips-for-teenagers-and-adults http://www.artwoo.com/article/acne-prevention-tips-for-teenagers-and-adults#comments Sat, 03 Mar 2007 04:27:05 +0000 acne breakoutsacne bacteriacause of acneprevent acnesebumpimpleacnes http://www.artwoo.com/article/acne-prevention-tips-for-teenagers-and-adults
While you can't 100% prevent an acne breakout, you can in many cases reduce the risk of a break out. In order to prevent an acne breakout, you should recognize how many occur.

Acne breakouts occur usually due to which is oil in the pores of the skin becoming clogged and infected with P. bacteria. P. Acnes bacteria feed off of sebum and are usually the main . You can help breakouts by reducing the amount of sebum being created in the skin's pores, unclogging pores and removing sebum and P. from the skin.

Wash Your Face Twice Each Day

You should wash your face twice each day, once in the morning and once before going to bed. When washing your face, use warm water, a soft cloth and soap that is sensitive and won't harm your skin. Some people use anti bacterial soap to better fight P. acnes bacteria.

Never Pop a Carelessly

If you have a pimple on your face, do not rub it or pop it carelessly. Popping a pimple can actually cause an acne breakout, because you are releasing sebum, P. acnes bacteria and other cellular material all over your face. Make sure you pop your pimple carefully and remove all the contents from the pimple so they do not stay on your face.

Consult with a Pharmacist or Dermatologist

Many people that suffer from acne should consult with their pharmacist or dermatologist to create a plan of action to reduce their acne breakouts. Most people need to experiment with different products before finding one that is right for their acne and skin type. Your dermatologist or pharmacist can help you find the right products that can not only help you fight your current acne, but also prevent a larger number of acne breakouts in the future. Please visit http://www.accutaneandacne for more information about acne. ]]> Avoid The Superbug Part 2 http://www.artwoo.com/article/avoid-the-superbug-part-2 http://www.artwoo.com/article/avoid-the-superbug-part-2#comments Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:35:00 +0000 antibiotic resistant bacteriaresistant staphylococcus aureusmrsa superbugtype of bacteriatypes of bacteriamrsa infectionlung infections http://www.artwoo.com/article/avoid-the-superbug-part-2 MRSA superbug. MRSA is an infection that is more dangerous than similar illnesses because it is resistant to normal treatment. MRSA stands for methicillin- (SA). SA is a and the fact that it is methicillin-resistant means it cannot be treated with antibiotics such as penicillin.

MRSA is no more infectious than other however, and one in three of us carry on our skin or in our nose. It causes skin infections such as boils, styes and impetigo, but is only really dangerous if it gets into the bloodstream when septicaemia, joint problems and heart and can result.

What causes MRSA?

When bacteria encounter an antibiotic such as methicillin in the bloodstream, an epic battle commences. Antibiotics are not as ruthless as Rambo however, and on occasion some of the bacteria survive. Bacteria are able to mutate, or change themselves, and in doing so can transform themselves so that they develop a resistance to the antibiotic. These surviving antibiotic-resistant bacteria then multiply quickly before heading off to infect someone else. In this way, some types of SA bacteria have become resistant to many antibiotics, and formed the Superbug MRSA.

Why have increased in recent years?

Part of the reason may be that people do not always finish the full course of antibiotics they have been prescribed. This allows some bacteria to survive and then develop a resistance to the antibiotic. Another problem is that antibiotics are now so widely used, and in some cases overused, that bacteria has been able to develop resistance to a wide range of antibiotics.

How does MRSA spread?

MRSA bacteria usually spreads through person-to-person contact with someone who carries an . It also spreads through contact with sheets, clothes, towels, dressings or other objects that have come across someone with MRSA. MRSA will also survive on objects such as door handles, sinks, floors and cleaning equipment and can be contracted through physical contact with them.

Why does MRSA usually happen in hospitals?

MRSA does not normally infect healthy people. Although people outside hospital can sometimes become infected, most cases involve patients already in hospital. This is because an entry point is required for the bacteria to get into the body. Hospital patients have many ready made entry-points such as surgical wounds, catheters, or intravenous tubes which are like adventure playgrounds for the bacteria.

Who is most at risk from MRSA?

People with a weakened immune system are most at risk from being infected. Typically this includes the elderly, newborn babies, and those with health problems such as diabetes, cancer or HIV/AIDS. Patients who have open wounds, catheters or intravenous drips, burns, cuts, severe skin conditions are also at risk, as are those who have recently had surgery, or take frequent courses of antibiotics. Although MRSA infections usually develop in people being treated in hospital, it is possible for hospital staff or visitors to become infected if they are in one of the higher risk groups. Robert Wood - http://www.accidents-direct.co.uk/Medical-Negligence/?wid=Robert_Wood Make a Medical Negligence Claim. ]]> Now, At Last A New Startling Fact Is Revealed About Building The Immune System. http://www.artwoo.com/article/now-at-last-a-new-startling-fact-is-revealed-about-building-the-immune-system http://www.artwoo.com/article/now-at-last-a-new-startling-fact-is-revealed-about-building-the-immune-system#comments Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:41:14 +0000 harmful bacteriairritable bowel syndromenatural antibioticsputrefactioncolon cancerrelease toxinsmultiply http://www.artwoo.com/article/now-at-last-a-new-startling-fact-is-revealed-about-building-the-immune-system
To enjoy good health and vitality friendly bacteria needs to out number the bad bacteria. The purpose of friendly bacteria is to break up and digest food for absorption. Within this process are released enhancing our defense system to fight off various diseases. Friendly bacteria also kill off and break down toxins, allowing them to be excreted from our body. If we have more harmful bacteria than friendly ones occurs resulting in toxins being produced. When this happens it can weaken the immune system and we are then susceptible to many diseases. So it is of great importance to take live yogurt at bedtime to keep friendly bacteria topped up.

Without friendly bacteria keeping harmful bacteria under control, the harmful bacteria will , vitamins, minerals and enzymes will not be absorbed because food will not break down and as the undigested food rots it will into the blood stream which can cause many diseases including: Constipation, , , chronic gall bladder, arthritis, heart disease and many more. If friendly bacteria are not regularly topped up they can come under threat by the following:

Taking antibiotics=85 Sometimes it is vital to take a course of antibiotics. Unfortunately as well as killing off the intended virus, antibiotics also kill off the friendly bacteria. Whenever antibiotics are taken you need to have live yogurt. When? Last thing before bed. Why? To top up friendly bacteria which is vital for good health.

Stress=85 is a killer. It can cause heart attacks, activate dormant cancer cells and cause stomach ulcers to name just a few. Stress is much more common than you may realize. So many people are under immense levels of pressure, and don't know how to deal with it. To ease stress therapists from around the world recommend that meditation is such a natural and safe way to treat and heal your self.

Poor eating habits=85 Junk and processed food has so much to answer for. Ready meals maybe convenient but they are dreadful for your body. If a few simple habits are changed and fresh wholesome food replaces junk food, life can become so much healthier and happier. Marilyn Ann Barker-Smith is the co-founder of Project Meditation. The site was created to allow everyone to experience the life changing benefits that meditation has to offer by offering everyone a free meditation course available for instant download from http://www.project-meditation.org. ]]> Causes Of Kidney Infection http://www.artwoo.com/article/causes-of-kidney-infection http://www.artwoo.com/article/causes-of-kidney-infection#comments Mon, 19 Feb 2007 22:27:03 +0000 kidney infectionskidney stoneskidney infectionkidney failurepyelonephritisgram negative sepsisprostate enlargement http://www.artwoo.com/article/causes-of-kidney-infection kidney infection is relatively uncommon. There are some conditions, however, that can lead to . The medical term for this kind of infection is called . It can lead to and also to spread of infection from the kidneys to the bloodstream, leading to a dangerous case of , which can be fatal in the elderly.

can be a cause of chronic or recurrent kidney infection. Stones are foreign bodies inside the "pelvis" or urinary side of the kidney and can allow bacteria to seed onto them. The kidney stones then become a reservoir for bacteria, leading to recurrent infection.

Prostate disease can cause kidney infection. When the prostate is enlarged or inflamed, it can result in a back up of urine from the bladder all the way up to the kidneys. This can trap bacteria in the urinary tract and can lead to both bladder and kidney infections. These can be very dangerous because is most common in elderly men who often do not fight off infection well. The mortality rate from kidney infections is higher in the elderly than they are in young people.

Any kind of narrowing or blockage further down the urinary tract can cause kidney infection. Children can be born with abnormal ureters that cause them to develop kidney infections at a very early age. Only through X-Rays involving dye can the blockage be found and repaired. Anytime a child gets frequent bladder or kidney infections, especially boys in which infections are rare, an X-Ray should be done to determine whether or not the child is born with an abnormally placed ureters or ureters.

Women in pregnancy are prone to kidney infection. They often present with blood in the urine and extreme pain on the side where the infected kidney is. This can cause irritability of the uterus and preterm labor.

Most kidney infection problems occur when bacteria come up from the outside through the bladder and up inside the ureters. In rarer cases, however, the individual can have infection first in the bloodstream, a condition called gram negative sepsis. Because the kidney filters blood, it can collect bacteria and cause infection in the kidneys themselves.

The signs and symptoms of a kidney infection are often unmistakable. The individual experiences a fever with flank pain on the side where the kidney is infected. They also have bacteria, blood and sometimes kidney cells showing up in the urinalysis. This is a very painful infection and must be treated aggressively.



The primary cause of a kidney infection is that of bacteria called Gram negative bacteria. They are the type of bacteria found in the stool and because of the proximity of the rectum and the urethra, bacteria from the stool can come up through the urethra, into the bladder and up through the ureters to the kidneys. http://www.kidneydirect.com/kidneyinfection.html brings you the latest news on kidney infection. Kidney infection is ever increasing each day and we want to bring you the most up-to-date information online. Also check out our latest information page at http://www.kidneydirect.com ]]> Causes Of Kidney Infection http://www.artwoo.com/article/causes-of-kidney-infection http://www.artwoo.com/article/causes-of-kidney-infection#comments Sat, 28 Apr 2007 21:04:56 +0000 kidney infectionkidney stoneskidney infectionskidney failurepyelonephritisgram negative sepsistrap bacteria http://www.artwoo.com/article/causes-of-kidney-infection kidney infection is relatively uncommon. There are some conditions, however, that can lead to . The medical term for this kind of infection is called . It can lead to and also to spread of infection from the kidneys to the bloodstream, leading to a dangerous case of , which can be fatal in the elderly.

can be a cause of chronic or recurrent kidney infection. Stones are foreign bodies inside the "pelvis" or urinary side of the kidney and can allow bacteria to seed onto them. The kidney stones then become a reservoir for bacteria, leading to recurrent infection.

Prostate disease can cause kidney infection. When the prostate is enlarged or inflamed, it can result in a back up of urine from the bladder all the way up to the kidneys. This can in the urinary tract and can lead to both bladder and kidney infections. These can be very dangerous because prostate enlargement is most common in elderly men who often do not fight off infection well. The mortality rate from kidney infections is higher in the elderly than they are in young people.

Any kind of narrowing or blockage further down the urinary tract can cause kidney infection. Children can be born with abnormal ureters that cause them to develop kidney infections at a very early age. Only through X-Rays involving dye can the blockage be found and repaired. Anytime a child gets frequent bladder or kidney infections, especially boys in which infections are rare, an X-Ray should be done to determine whether or not the child is born with an abnormally placed ureters or ureters.

Women in pregnancy are prone to kidney infection. They often present with blood in the urine and extreme pain on the side where the infected kidney is. This can cause irritability of the uterus and preterm labor.

Most kidney infection problems occur when bacteria come up from the outside through the bladder and up inside the ureters. In rarer cases, however, the individual can have infection first in the bloodstream, a condition called gram negative sepsis. Because the kidney filters blood, it can collect bacteria and cause infection in the kidneys themselves.

The signs and symptoms of a kidney infection are often unmistakable. The individual experiences a fever with flank pain on the side where the kidney is infected. They also have bacteria, blood and sometimes kidney cells showing up in the urinalysis. This is a very painful infection and must be treated aggressively.



The primary cause of a kidney infection is that of bacteria called Gram negative bacteria. They are the type of bacteria found in the stool and because of the proximity of the rectum and the urethra, bacteria from the stool can come up through the urethra, into the bladder and up through the ureters to the kidneys. http://www.kidneydirect.com/kidneyinfection.html brings you the latest news on kidney infection. Kidney infection is ever increasing each day and we want to bring you the most up-to-date information online. Also check out our latest information page at http://www.kidneydirect.com ]]> Colon Cleanse -- The Role of Probiotics and Colon Cleansing http://www.artwoo.com/article/colon-cleanse-the-role-of-probiotics-and-colon-cleansing http://www.artwoo.com/article/colon-cleanse-the-role-of-probiotics-and-colon-cleansing#comments Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:22:17 +0000 good bacteriaharmful bacteriatypes of bacteriaharmful toxinscolon cleansingvital nutrientstwo types of bacteria http://www.artwoo.com/article/colon-cleanse-the-role-of-probiotics-and-colon-cleansing colon cleansing procedure, and bacteria are removed from the system. This of course brings about complications, specifically, the removal of non-. There is such a thing as , which helps in the smooth and efficient operation of the body. Problem arises when you undergo colon cleansing procedure, since there is no way to simply remove only the harmful bacteria. The good bacteria are also removed as there is no way to make a distinction between the two .

Colon Cleansing Causes Bacteria Imbalance

The removal of the good bacteria can cause problems with our overall health. The different organs in our body rely on them. After a colon cleansing procedure, the removal of all the bacteria causes bacterial imbalance. This can have negative consequences with regards to our health. First, the digestive system operates at a less efficient manner which causes to be severely diminished. The following are the symptoms observed when there is a bacterial imbalance: malnutrition, constipation, skin problems, acidity imbalance, bad breath, and sluggishness. All this can occur because the bacteria classified as "good" in our digestive system helps ensure the proper break down of nutrients from the food we eat. Vital nutrients are digested and reabsorbed properly. The good bacteria also help improve the immune system to fights against various ailments and maladies.

Therefore, it is important to use Probiotics after a colon cleansing procedure. Probiotics are sources of good bacteria. This is similar to the ones that can be obtained from eating such foods as yogurt. Their main function is to replace the good bacteria that were otherwise removed from the system.

Consume Probiotics After Colon Cleansing

Many foods have greatly reduced amounts of Probiotics due to the processing required. Your normal diet does not incorporate "good bacteria" and the only way to introduce them to our system is by getting supplements. Probiotics supplements are the only sure fire way of getting a steady stream of the good bacteria. It is important to get a steady source of Probiotics as research indicates that if not taken for extended periods of time, the effects of the Probiotics taken early on eventually fade away. Inside the body are gut flora, which are classified as microbes. Probiotics help out in restoring the lost bacteria from the colon cleansing procedure. This is important as the loss of these types of bacteria brings about a bacterial imbalance in which harmful competitors arise.

Scientific research conducted recently suggests that some strains of bacteria may help reduce the risk of developing colon cancer. These good bacteria exhibit anti-carcinogenic effects to combat against the disease. Other uses of the good bacteria are: lowering of the cholesterol levels, lowering of blood pressure, and improved immunity against infections. Probiotics has shown the ability to ease gastrointestinal symptoms as well as improving the overall functionality of the digestive system. Probiotics are usually taken half an hour before meals. The capsules may then be opened and mixed with water for easy consumption. There are other products available so look for the one best suited for your needs.For more information, kindly visit Colon Cleansing. Related articles: Are You a Candidate for Colon Cleansing? and Colon Cleanse Options - The Different Methods of Colon Cleansing.]]> 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]]>