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The human intestinal tract does not only consist of the intestine, but of the stomach too. If one thinks about it one should include the mouth too, because that is where the whole digestion process begins. The intestinal tract releases hormones to aid the digestion of foods and the good bacteria keep the pathogens at bay and prevent an overgrowth of harmful bacteria. Sometimes an imbalance occurs between the good bacteria and the bad ones. This does not only happen when a yeast overgrowth happens due to the candida strain, but also sometimes when someone has come back from holiday and has picked up a few parasites along the way. The symptoms of both of these ailments are often nausea and fatigue and they are often misdiagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome. It is as well to have it checked out by a doctor in order not to be given the wrong medication. The medication for irritable bowel syndrome does not help other causes of the fatigue. If the symptoms are there because of yeast overgrowth, then instead of resorting to antibiotics to sort the problem out, why not try a more natural approach. In order to reduce the yeast pathogens in the bowel, one has to look carefully at the things you eat. If you are fond of convenience foods, of which there are many, it is time to cut these out. The best way is to start going on a detox diet, which consists purely of steamed vegetables and to drink a great deal of water. Once you start feeling better, after a week or so, then some of the foods can be reintroduced again. This is also the time when one can try one of the many preparations such as Fivelac which will administer five beneficial bacteria to the intestine. The bacteria are coated so that they are not killed by the stomach acids before the reach the little and large intestines. Of course, if one does not like to take powders or capsules, then there is another way to introduce good bacteria back into the gut to create a balance again. Good foods to eat are foods that have been fermented such as sauerkraut. Some sauerkraut will have been preserved with vinegar and these varieties should be avoided. Any vegetables and fruits can be fermented merely by steeping them in brine for a few days to break down the cell walls. They can then be consumed and they will be easily digested. Other foods such as milk products and especially live yoghurt will also help to eliminate an overgrowth of the yeast bacteria. Most supermarkets sell these types of yoghurts. To find them, you must look at the labels to purchase the right kind. Although normal, healthy people do not need to resort to taking probiotics as these bacteria are called, the products will not do any harm as one cannot overdose on them. The probiotics will probably not be of any benefit to a healthy gut, but it does do no harm to try them out occasionally. Many natural remedies such as Fivelac are extensively advertised on the internet and are also available in stores. Please visit our website for more information at www.thefinchleyclinic.com
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