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The Benefits of Probiotics and Colostrum

Monday, June 20, 2011 1 Comment by Dr. Albert Snow

Commonly people don’t realize that there is a very real connection between probiotics and colostrum.  In this article, we will take a look at why probiotics and colostrum work well together and why you should consider using them in conjunction.  Through using probiotics and colostrums, it is possible to find relief from issues like chronic diarrhea, a bleeding rectum or colitis pain.

Exactly what is colostrum anyway?  This is a very common question.  In short, colostrum is a substance that is derived from the breast milk of a nursing mother.  This milk is powerful source of probiotics, and the combination of both colostrum and probiotics together can be used to build a stronger and more robust immune system.

Many people are surprised to learn that probiotics are essentially useless without using colostrum as well.  Essentially probiotics can exist in your system without doing any real good.  Oftentimes people don’t realize that probiotics without colostrum is a losing proposition both for your health and your wallet.  The reason for this is that colostrum is vital for allowing probiotics to cling to the inner surface of the GI tissue.  When used in conjunction with colostrum, the probiotics will remain in your gut permanently.

Taking antibiotics during your lifetime is another issue altogether.  Antibiotics will kill off the friendly bacteria whether you have taken colostrum or not.  If you have taken antibiotics, then you will need to start all over again from scratch with a new round of probiotics with colostrum.

If you were breastfed, then you have developed a mucosal lining in your body.  In fact, this mucosal lining is so powerful that it can last for an entire lifetime.  However, that is only the case if you are able to steer clear of antibiotics.  Those who were not breastfed will need to take colostrum and probiotics in conjunction.  All of this leads up to the fact that individuals who were fed soy formulas and other formulas, for example, were put at significant health disadvantage.

No doubt colostrum is good for you.  Colostrum works to repair a variety of different gastrointestinal issues.  It is common for individuals who take probiotics for issues such as colitis or chronic diarrhea to find that these probiotics are not achieving their desired results.  If this is the case, the answer is often to use colostrum in addition to probiotics.  This is an ideal treatment for ulcerative colitis, and other gastrointestinal ailments.

The good news is that you can find colostrum readily available at your local health food stores as well as reputable online retailers.  Through doing so, you will get rid of issues like chronic diarrhea, and a stronger, healthier digestive system will emerge.

The Role of Fiber in Digestive Health

Friday, June 17, 2011 No Comments by Dr. Albert Snow

Fiber and digestive health is a very interesting subject.

Contrary to conventional (mis) understanding its role in assisting constipation is perhaps it’s least important. It’s most important benefit is as a source of nutrition for the bacterial culture that makes up the mucosal lining–maintaining it. Subsequently the mucosal lining protects the gastrointestinal wall–preventing inflammatory diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome–colitis–Crohn’s disease.

The most common cause of constipation is a magnesium deficiency. If you do not address that 1st- the fiber is likely to just back up on you. * Rule #1- if you have any kind of inflammatory bowel disease such as IBS- Colitis- Leaky Gut ect- DO NOT TAKE ANY KIND OF BOWEL CLEANSER OF FIBER SUPPLEMENT-YOU WILL DEFINITELY MAKE YOU PROBLEM WORSE.

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In your opinion, what are the top three things you can do to prevent colon cancer?

Thursday, June 16, 2011 1 Comment by Dr. Albert Snow

Replace the mucosal lining.

2. Replace the mucosal lining.

3. Replace the mucosal lining.

When the people trying to find a cure for colon cancer stop making it so complicated they will find a cure for colon cancer. The real precursor for colon cancer is IBS-Colitis-Ulcerative Colitis- Leaky Gut Syndrome & Crohn’s Disease. Instead of consulting with a oncologist after you have colon cancer- find a Holistic Gastro-enterologist BEFORE you have colon cancer.The real cure is prevention–replace the mucosal lining.

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Probiotics and Colostrum

Tuesday, May 10, 2011 9 Comments by Dr. Albert Snow

Many people take probiotics without realizing that it is essential to also take colostrum along with it.  Probiotics and colostrum truly go hand it hand.  This article will explain why it is so essential to take the two together.  If you are looking to relieve issues like colitis or chronic diarrhea, don’t skimp on taking the two together. The key to taking these is in knowing which ones to take for the individual & their unique needs. Taking the wrong ones can at best do nothing & at worst- make you sick. Just one example is if the person taking either one of these is lactose intolerant. Also there is often times the need to take different ones at different stages of the treatment. It can get complicated.

So what is colostrum?  This is a substance that comes directly from a mother’s breast when she is nursing her child.  This milk is also a rich source of probiotics.  The combination of the colostrum and probiotics together build a strong immune system in the baby.

The fact is that probiotics are useless without colostrum.  They will just go “in one door and out the other.”  Why spend your money on probiotics if they will just be immediately leaving your system?  The reason why colostrum is so essential is that it allows the probiotics to stick to the inner surface of the GI tissue.  This process enables the probiotics to remain permanently in your gut, instead of quickly just leaving your body.

Of course, if you take antibiotics at any point during your life, this will kill off the friendly bacteria regardless of whether you have taken it with colostrum or not.  In this case, you will need to repeat the cycle over again from the start and begin a new course of probiotics with colostrum. Different antibiotics require different probiotics to replace the specific strains that were killed off.

When you were first breastfed, this developed the mucosal lining in your body.  This lining is so powerful that it can last a person’s whole life if he or she doesn’t take antibiotics.  Of course, if you were never breastfed, you will need to take colostrum and probiotics to get this necessary ingredient into your system.  When people are fed soy formulas, they are put at a major disadvantage as far as their health is concerned.

The fact is that colostrum helps to repair a wide variety of gastrointestinal issues.   Oftentimes people take probiotics for issues like chronic diarrhea treatment or colitis cures and then are disappointed that this supplementation doesn’t work.  When that is the case, the sufferer needs to remember how essential it is to take the correct colostrum-with the correct probiotic.

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Why Colostrum is the Ultimate Superfood

Sunday, May 8, 2011 3 Comments by Dr. Albert Snow

Unfortunately, a great many people virtually throw away their money on probiotics, because they don’t take them with colostrum.  Whether you have colitis, diverticulitis, or leaky gut syndrome, you won’t be able to truly heal until you add this essential ingredient to your supplement regime.  Colostrum will heal these issues extremely quickly.

Many people don’t give any consideration to colostrum.  However, when you think about it, colostrum truly is an amazing substance.  All mammals produce colostrum during pregnancy.  Right after being born, baby mammals go directly to the nipple to get a dose of colostrum.  Antibodies to every disease a mother has been exposed to are in the colostrum.  Of course, friendly bacteria like acidophilus are also contained in this essential fluid.  When humans don’t get colostrum at birth, they are at a major disadvantage as their immune systems will be very weak.

So where does the colostrum that you can buy come from?  Most supplements you buy will be bovine colostrum.   You can buy this product in a powdered form and add it to nutritional shakes.  It is also available in capsule form.

Colostrum heals the gastrointestinal tract, as it has skin growth hormones in it.  Today, way too many people have gastrointestinal permeability problems, which can lead not only to digestive issues like colitis, diverticulitis, or leaky gut syndrome, but also allergies and conditions like diabetes.  There are no other substances on earth that can heal gastrointestinal permeability like colostrum can.  Therefore, it should be added to the leaky gut syndrome diet or supplement regime for gastrointestinal ailments.

The colostrum will also remove diseased bacteria from the gut.  It keeps viruses from entering our cells in the first place.  There are actually a long list of diseases that colostrum has shown to heal.  Further, it has even been shown to build up lean muscle mass as well.  As a result, many world-class athletes take colostrum supplements.

Once you start thinking about colostrum, it is clear that it is the most important food in the world.  It is also the most complete food on earth.  After all, it is the first food that most people have been given.  You can rebuild your digestive system rapidly and effectively when you take colostrum and probiotics together.

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How to Take Probiotics

Tuesday, May 3, 2011 No Comments by Dr. Albert Snow

The word is spreading quickly amongst those “in the know” that it is essential to take probiotics.  If you have had to take antibiotics recently, this fact is even truer.  Whether you are seeking to correct GI issues like bloating and indigestion or looking for leaky gut syndrome and Crohn’s disease treatments, probiotics are essential.   In fact, if you have any kind of inflammatory bowel disease issues, be sure to start taking probiotics immediately.  This article will discuss some basic guidelines concerning how to take probiotics.

First of all, make sure that the probiotics that you choose require refrigeration.  Otherwise, they will not have the potency that your body requires.  Secondly, always take probiotics in conjunction with colostrum.  Many people do not realize that this step is crucial. The absolute most important factor in recovery from any inflammatory bowel disease is to take the correct probiotic in the correct dosage & ratio with the correct colostrum. It is NOT one size fits all. A chronic diarrhea treatment is different from a treatment for diverticulitis. If fact the treatment for  urgent diarrhea may require a completely different type of probiotic – a friendly yeast!

Also it is imperative to be sure that you take enough probiotics if you are seeking a truly reliable leaky gut syndrome treatment or Crohn’s disease treatment.  People commonly make this mistake and don’t end up effectively healing from inflammatory bowel disease, because they aren’t taking a large enough dose of probiotics. Another tip – never take the amount of capsules or powder suggested on the bottle. Those are just general instructions that in fact are not geared to anyone. The fact is that you are not likely to improve your condition without the guidance of a naturopath experienced with Holistic Gastro-enterology.

Some people skip taking probiotics and opt instead for eating yogurt.  While yogurt is definitely good for you, it cannot actually reverse inflammatory bowel diseases like probiotics can-it is just too weak & does not have the variety of bacterial strains knocked out by today’s  powerful & wide spectrum antibiotics. Another interesting fact about probiotics that many people fail to note is that they can also be used to benefit children and even animals.  So if you find that any other creatures in your home (human or non-human) have digestive issues, be sure to start them on a probiotics regimen as soon as possible.

Of course, it almost goes without saying that anytime you take antibiotics, you absolutely must follow your medication regimen by immediately taking the specific probiotics- to replace the specific good bacterial strains killed off by the specific kind of antibiotic taken. Otherwise, the effects of the antibiotic will start to wreak serious havoc on your GI. system and lead to inflammatory bowel disease.

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How to Find a Quality Probiotic

Tuesday, May 3, 2011 No Comments by Dr. Albert Snow

Many people today have heard good things about probiotics and are considering taking them to improve their health.  When you go to the supermarket or drugstore these days, you will see various types of probiotics for sale.  But how do you know how to find a quality probiotic supplement?  This article will discuss some of the things you should be looking for when you decide to start taking probiotics to either just improve your digestion in general or actually to repair inflammatory bowel disease symptoms.

The truth is that all probiotics are not the same.  If you are seeking an inflammatory bowel disease treatment for issues such as irritable bowel disorder, colitis, leaky gut syndrome or Crohn’s disease, there are some major considerations that you should definitely keep in mind. YOU NEED TO TAKE A PROBIOTIC THAT IS SPECIFICALLY MADE FOR GASTRO-NTESTINAL ISSUES. To do otherwise you will be doomed to failure in your efforts to heal your problem.

All, good probiotics for gastro-inteatinal symptoms must be refrigerated. The capsules will need to stay cool in order for the microorganisms to stay viable.  If you see non-refrigerated probiotics for sale, you can be sure that they don’t have much potency.  Secondly, quality probiotics must contain numerous- specific strains of bacteria that are  relevant to different parts of the the GI system. For instance GERD/Acid Reflux/Heartburn requires a different probiotic- in liquid form- than gastritis or Colitis. Each of the bacterial strains also must have a population in the billions in each capsule.  They must also be in the proper ratio to one another.

You might notice that some probiotics contain FOS or Fructo-oligosaccharides.  Many people wonder what these are.  FOS performs very much like a fertilizer for the bacteria. Not all FOS is the same- you need different “fertilizer” for different “plants”-bacteria. It helps them grow rapidly and stick to the  esophagus/stomach or intestinal wall.  Some probiotic formulas also contain other beneficial ingredients such as herbs or amino acids that help with the strength of your GI membrane wall.

As we have discussed in previous articles, taking antibiotics causes gastrointestinal woes including irritable bowel disease.  Therefore, it is important that the probiotics  you take are resistant to antibiotics – these are difficult to find.  While most probiotics can’t promise this ability, if you get your supplements from a qualified naturopathic physician, you will find that you can indeed find supplements of the highest quality that are relevant to your particular problem.

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Exploring the Cycle of Pain

Friday, April 15, 2011 No Comments by Dr. Albert Snow

You may not realize that various gastrointestinal issues are actually related.  Let’s take a minute and look at the following conditions: Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Colitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Leaky Gut Syndrome and Crohn’s disease.  From the point of view of a naturopathic practitioner, each of these issues is really just a progressively worse version of the previous one.

Unfortunately, with each of these conditions, there is more and more damage that being done to the tissue of the GI tract.  You can compare this situation to that of first, second and third degree burns.  As the level of a burn gets higher, not only is it more painful, but also it is more complicated to treat.

As a naturopathic practitioner, I often call this situation “the train of pain.” Each GI issue can be considered a stop along the way.  Not only do the symptoms and pain accumulate, but also new symptoms get added at each “train stop.”  Additionally the longer a person goes without proper naturopathic treatment, the worse these symptoms can get.

Issues like Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Leaky Gut Syndrome present somewhat of a continuum.  For example, if a patient has Irritable Bowel Syndrome, he or she will likely have bloating and gas.  These issues also are commonly accompanied by diarrhea.  When a patient progresses to the stage where he or she has Colitis, the same symptoms of IBS are present.  However, Colitis patients also have more extreme diarrhea with additional urgency.  Those with Ulcerative Colitis will have the same Colitis symptoms, but they will also have blood in the stool.

Once a person has Crohn’s disease, he or she has all of the symptoms mentioned above, with the addition of mucus in the stool as well.  Unfortunately, once a Crohn’s disease diagnosis has been received, digestive enzymes have consumed a good part of the colon.  In other words, you have run out of tract. Or in keeping with the train metaphor, you have “run out of track.”

The good news is that with the proper holistic care from a naturopathic practitioner, this escalating condition can stop.  In fact, the whole progression is completely reversible.  Once you begin a beneficial treatment program, you will find that the symptoms go away.  In fact, they will disappear in the same order in which they arrived.

Colostrum – 2 Very Interesting Videos!

Monday, January 17, 2011 No Comments by Dr. Albert Snow

Checkout out these two videos about Colostrum and you will understand just how indispensable this stuff is for the healing of your gastrointestinal tract and your overall health. I can’t reiterate enough times that Colostrum  must be part of the very specific protocol needed to recover from your Inflammatory Bowel Disease. If you’ve got IBS- Colitis-Ulcerative Colitis- Diverticulitis-Leaky Gut Syndrome- using this stuff along with the other components required by nature to rebuild a colon will restore your gastro-intestinal tract back to normal. You must have all the the “materials” needed to rebuild the colon ect- Colostrum is the “mortar” that will hold the other ingredients that make up the intestinal wall- the “bricks” together.

These two guys should inspire you to add Colostrum to your healing protocol.

*By the way I don’t know these guys & have never spoken to them- but I do know that they know what they’re talking about. I also have absolutely no connection to the products that they are talking about or their websites or whatever. I suggest that you watch these videos–extract the info that applies to you and ignore the rest.

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A word about NSAIDs & Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Sunday, January 16, 2011 No Comments by Dr. Albert Snow

Most people are under the false belief that Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs cause Inflammatory Bowel Disease symptoms. Not so. Yes it is true that the use of drugs such as Aspirin- Ibuprofen & Naproxin can contribute to the inflammation of the gastro-intestinal tract- but they are not the cause- they are only the “secondary influence”.

There is a pre-existing – primary cause of conditions such as IBS-Colitis-Ulcerative Colitis-Leaky Gut Syndrome- Crohn’s Disease & Diverticulitis. The actual cause of these conditions is the prior use of antibiotics which damage the mucosal lining that protects the gastro-intestinal tract. This then allows the NSAIDs as well as other “substances” to unnaturally make direct contact with this tender GI tissue. Let’s be completely clear about this-it is not about too much aspirin ect- but too little mucosal lining. Some people take these medications & seem to be “immune” to their influence and do not manifest any irritable bowel symptoms.

This is explained by them not having had as many or as strong antibiotics as you did- so their mucosal lining is intact and able to do it’s job-protecting the intestinal tissue. To fall into the trap of  believing mis-information that says that it is NSAIDs causing your symptoms is distracting you from seeing the real cause & the real solution. In fact if you are struggling with the symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease- perhaps urgent diarrhea- pain- bloating- mucus & blood in the toilet- they are caused by your own stomach acids passing through the weakened mucosal lining- eating away at your colon. Again- not too much acid- (no such thing)- but instead- too little mucosal lining. There is no doubt that NSAIDs will contribute to this problem- but are surely not the cause.

In fact these are the real causes/influences-primary & secondary- of  ALL of these Inflammatory Bowel Disease symptoms- not some of the other mysterious- hocus -pocus theoretical  auto-immune- syndrome bull shit that you are being told. Tell the people who espoused that foolishness- “Ok- if you know so much about it- then go ahead & fix it!” They can’t! I have had a 31 year challenge for someone to find even one person that a conventional medical doctor has healed of any Inflammatory Bowel Condition- they don’t exist! Did they fix you?

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