Ep. 01: The Wonder Food - Probiotic
In this episode, we have collaborated with Dr Madhu who has specialised in Geriatric Medicine and has also obtained a master degree in Natural Medicine and Yoga Sciences in India, as well as a diploma in lifestyle and dietary sciences from Ireland. Her special interests lie in Geriatric Medicine and in Natural Health Care which involves mainly dietary and lifestyle interventions in health promotion and disease prevention. She is also the author of the book “The Wonder Food- Probiotics.”
In conventional thinking, we are advised to keep away from all the bacteria. In fact, in our body, there is this good bacteria that are essential to help us stay healthy especially on gut health. When there is a loss in “good” bacteria for example after you take antibiotics, or having imbalance between the “good” and “bad” bacteria, probiotic is the best choice to replace them. Here, we will be having a discussion with Dr Madhu on the:
What probiotics are
The types of probiotic
The mechanism of action
The relation of probiotic and some of the condition they treat such as IBD, Infectious diarrhoea, Skin condition, Urinary and vaginal health, etc
Contraindication
Relation with other drugs
Dietary sources of natural probiotics, supplements
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