After Antibiotics What?

When we really need an antibiotic they are a God-Send and sometimes we have to take them for an extended period of time. They get rid of the bad bacteria that often make us sick. The problem that arises is caused by the fact that the antibiotic not only kills the bad bacteria but also the good bacteria. A good question to ask is – in that case what can we do to correct that problem and get the good bacteria back in the colon so we are healthy.{{more}}The most effective way that I have found is to begin taking probiotics. Probiotics are friendly bacteria necessary for colon health. They can be useful when traveling abroad because they help to prevent traveler’s diarrhea. There are many selections on the market so you may be confused. Some of the best for serious problems will have prebiotics which is a food for the probiotics this helps the good bacteria to multiply and replenish more quickly. They can be taken orally as capsules or for faster results dissolved in water and inserted rectally using a bulb syringe this implants the bacteria right where they are needed. You may wonder does the yogurt they advertise with probiotics fulfill the need. Yogurt with probiotics is good but after a round of antibiotics the yogurt does not have enough or as wide a variety of good bacteria that many people need. Check with your health care provider for suggestions of a good probiotic. May the Lord bless you with good health.