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Can Probiotics Help Prevent Urinary Tract Infections in Premenopausal Women?

Can Probiotics Help Prevent Urinary Tract Infections in Premenopausal Women? Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are very common in women. Some women get UTIs over and over, even when they drink plenty of water and try to stay healthy. Because … Continue reading

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Which complementary medicine modalities are worth doing?

Consider taking fish oil to decrease high triglycerides.   The American Heart Association recommends 2 to 4 grams per day of fish oil with DHA to help decrease triglycerides.   The most common side effects of fish oil is bloating and belching … Continue reading

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More “pros” for probiotics!

Patients who are treated with antibiotics frequently get antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD). In fact, more than 1/3 of patients taking antibiotics develop AAD. In 17% of cases AAD is fatal (usually from pseudomembranous colitis). AAD can have several different pathogens like … Continue reading

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