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Puzzled No More! 
Where the heck did "probiotics" come from? All of a sudden the term is showing up everywhere in natural health circles. And thank goodness--because probiotics are essential for our well-being. I mean really essential! But because we are just learning about probiotics, it can all be a bit puzzling.
Here's the story.
Basically our body is loaded with good and bad bacteria. Ideally we have a ratio of 85% good bacteria to 15% bad, but that is not the case for most of us. Probiotics are the good bacteria naturally found in our body and also found in varying amounts in foods. These good bacteria drive our immune processes.
We need to take exceptional actions to keep balance. We can't just ride this out and think everything will be okay. Daily diet practices that effectively replenish and build our immune system and keep the good bacteria stronger than the bad are essential.
Here's the simple key. We need to strengthen our internal probiotic environment by eating high probiotic foods or taking supplements daily. Ayurveda offers natural approaches that will restore resiliency to our probiotic environment and thus build immune system.
In this issue are some very practical strategies for you.
Live with radiant intention and be well. Rhonda
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How Can I increase My Probiotic Population?
- In general, eat a diet of whole, not processed foods
- Increase intake of probiotic foods
- Take high quality probiotic supplements
- Eat a small amount of fermented foods daily
 - Eat anti-oxidant green foods
- Avoid toxins in foods, cleaning products, and other areas when possible
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Top Probiotic Foods - Yogurt - from raw cow or goat milk
- Kefir - from raw cow, almond or goat milk
- Sauerkraut - made from scratch or non-pasteurized
- Dark Chocolate - raw organic dark cacao...add your own natural sweetener.
- Microalgae - ocean based plants such as spirulina, chorella, blue-green algae
- Miso Soup - made from fermented rye, beans, rice, or barley
- Sour Pickles - and other pickled fruits/ vegetables.
- Tempeh - fermented soybean product
- Kimchi - fermented vegetables
- Kombucha Tea - fermented, effervescent, lightly sweetened green or black tea
- Sourdough Bread- fermentation of dough using naturally-occurring lactobacilli and yeast.
 - Olives - in brine to retain probiotic cultures
All of these are best made the traditional way, which might mean rolling up your sleeves and making them in your kitchen. If you purchase pasteurized fermented foods, the probiotic count is much, much lower if available at all. We will make some fermented foods in the Strengthen Your Immune System class noted below. |
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Classes
Rhonda Egidio, Ph.D., R.A.P., Registered Ayurveda Practitioner, feels great passion for sharing the wisdom of Ayurveda and the simple yet effective practices that can make important upgrades to our digestion and overall radiant health.  Register today -- early bird rate expires Nov 2 !
Strengthen Your Immune System: Ayurveda Kitchen Cupboard Wisdom for a Healthy Fall Season
Prevent cold and flu viruses from catching you by using natural, Ayurvedic remedies from your kitchen cupboard and self-care practices to feel your best as the seasons change. You will learn how your immune system works and how to strengthen it with probiotics and herbal/spice combinations.
November 4 and 11, 2015
$45 by November 2, 2015; $55 thereafter. Register
Flier
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Rhond a Egidio Ph.D., R.A.P, [Registered Ayurveda Professional] provides Ayurvedic assessments of primary health concerns, diet, sleep and lifestyle and offers Ayurvedic recommendations. It's a good idea to get a baseline assessment to help you to apply Ayurveda knowledge in a customized way to your particular needs. Check out assessment and session options.
Rhonda Egidio, 269-345-2991
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Make Your Own Probiotic-Rich Fermented Foods
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How to Add
Probiotic Foods to Your Diet
with Dr. Group
A brief, practical video on the best foods to start eating.
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When You Take
Antibiotics
Antibiotics, when absolutely necessary, can aid healing. They do, however, indiscriminately kill the good probiotic bacteria with the bad. Especially after a round of antibiotics you need to take action to restore healthy gut flora. Find out how here.
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How Has the World
Changed In Your Lifetime?
The BBC has a realy cool site that gives you some facts and graphics on on how the world has changed just in your lifetime.
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Ayurveda information shared here is for general educational purposes and is not intended to substitute for medical or psychological advice. Please consult with a qualified medical professional in these matters.
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Full Disclosure
In the spirit of full disclosure, I would like you to know that I do receive some financial compensation when you click through a newsletter link to Banyan Botanicals and order a product
Cheers, Rhonda
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Ayurveda thermos for your daily spice water. (regular price $200)