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of waste elimination. Avoid all processed foods, white flour, simple sugars and alcohol, they are the food of choice for bad bacteria. Avoid eating beef and poultry that are raised on antibiotics. Almost half of all antibiotics used in U.S. each year are given to livestock. The doses are low and designed to prevent infection and increase growth. Be aware that continued use of aspirin or drugs like acetaminophen, ibuprofen or oral contraceptives deplete the good bacteria. Flatulence and abdominal bloating my occur in the initial stage of introducing foods that are pro and pre biotic, this is the result of the breakdown of unfriendly bacteria and the fermentation of the friendly bacteria. If it becomes too unpleasant introduce these foods slowly to your daily routine. Taking a digestive enzyme is helpful when increasing fiber to a minimum of 30 grams daily, especially if you have been consuming like most American 10 grams or less daily.

In closing, I'm reminded of a meeting I once had with a couple on the techniques of good nutrition. They had brought their son Jarred, who at the time was four years old. During the meeting he interrupted and said "Charlie why is there bad?" I looked into his eyes and said "Good always takes care of bad, always keep your eyes on good and you won't have to be concerned about bad." That same truth could not be more true, when it comes to our intestinal health. Develop a lifestyle committed to organic whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Avoid the overuse of antibiotics and keep the immune system in peak performance maintaining the good bacterial flora that brings life and health and lowering the bad bacterial flora which can lead to illness and even death.

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