Probiotics {they are all not created equal}

I don't always believe all the hype around certain supplements unless I do some research on my own. Can you imagine what happens after Dr. Oz releases his new "must have" item to consume? Everyone rushes to the store. A Whole Foods clerk even told me once that it's insane the next day because everyone comes out hoping to get a quick fix. But, my question is this...Are they consistent in taking these items? Have they gotten their life "cleaned" up first? In my opinion it's a waste to pay for and take so many supplements until you have committed to make a difference in your health.

This brings me to a supplement that has changed my life for the better. The Probiotic. I've had IBS for as long as I can remember. I have had many tests ruling out anything major going on in my colon, stomach, and bowels.  I have always suffered with constipation, upset stomach, and bloating and figured it was just the way of life for me. Man, I'm glad I came to my senses (once my head was cleaned of all the highly processed food) and gave them a try.  

I went to drugstores and looked for hours for the perfect probiotic to take. WOW! It was not easy. Many of them had so many additives and I wanted one that was dairy and gluten free!  I really wanted to scream standing there in the aisle but I refrained.  

Which one is the right one??? Which one will work for me??? I left the store defeated and emailed my friend Ivy from Clean Cuisine and More and asked her which one is the best one.  At this point I didn't care how much it cost me, I wanted to try the BEST (for at least a month). She hands down suggested Dr. Ohhira's Probiotics. She's a smart gal, as it is the world's most popular premium probiotic supplement. With that said, I went online and shopped for the best price and waited patiently for them to arrive at my doorstep.  

Once they arrived the rest is history. I will forever be taking these probiotics. They ARE worth the cost. Within days I could see a huge improvement in my IBS symptoms.  I take these twice a day and can tell a big difference if I forget.  Since then, I have started both my kids on a children's probiotics and haven't heard a single complaint of stomach discomfort sense.  They both remind me to give them their vitamins and probitoics each morning. 

Check out the link below to read more about Dr. Ohhira's supplement: www.drohhiraprobiotics.com 

or watch this video:

Here's the one my kids are taking now:

The Health Benefits of Probiotics

(source: www.globalhealingcenter.com)

The following health benefits are associated 
with the intake of daily doses of probiotics. 

·Enhanced immune system response

·Reduces negative affects of taking many types of antibiotics

·Aids in preventing & treating colon inflammation following surgery

·Helps to prevent eczema in youth

·Increased ability to digest food

·Therapeutic for viral respiratory tract infections by enhancing the overall immune system

·Reduces lactose intolerance

·Reduces incidence of yeast infections, vaginitis and candidiasis

·Increases ability to assimilate the nutrients from food

·Alleviates many common digestive disorders such as constipation,        diarrhea and IBS

·Acts as a remedy for bad breath (halitosis)

·Increases ability to synthesize vitamin B

·Increases ability to absorb calcium