Probiotics (Good Bacteria or Beneficial Bacteria) are a group of (primitive) microorganisms that lack a distinct nuclear membrane and have a cell wall of unique composition. Bacteria comprise approximately 90% of Digestive Tract Bacteria in healthy persons. Various species of Beneficial Bacteria (as well as various species of potentially Detrimental Bacteria) populate the Colon.  The total number of species of Bacteria in the Colon is approximately 400.  It is estimated that Bacteria account for 30% to 50% of the volume of the contents of the Colon.  In the Colon, Beneficial Bacteria ferment Insoluble Fiber, Starch and undigested Carbohydrates.  The Short-Chain Saturated Fatty Acids produced by this fermentation are the principal source of Energy for the Epithelial Cells of the Colon.Probiotics  enhance the function of the Immune System (by producing substances such as Acetic Acid, Bacteriocins, Lactic Acid and Hydrogen Peroxide, Beneficial Bacteria may help to counteract Antigens such as Detrimental Bacteria and Viruses)

Health Benefits of Good Bacteria
– May convert Cholesterol to Coprstanol for excretion, thereby lowering total serum Cholesterol levels
– May enhance the general health of the Digestive system
– May strengthen the Immune System functions of the Intestines
– May alleviate Constipation
– May alleviate Gastroenteritis
– May help to reverse Intestinal Permeability
– May alleviate some of the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
– May help to treat Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
– May be a useful treatment for Ulcerative Colitis
– May help to prevent Small Intestinal Bacteria Overgrowth (SIBO)

Beneficial Bacteria (Probiotics) may Enhance the Function/Production of these Substances
– Beneficial Bacteria in the Large Intestine cause the fermentation of dietary Carbohydrates (especially Polysaccharides)
– Beneficial Bacteria produce Hydrogen Peroxide
– May manufacture some Vitamins including
– Vitamin H (Biotin)
– Folic acid
– Vitamin B2
– Vitamin B5
– Vitamin B6
– Para Aminobenzoic Acid
– Inositol
– Choline
– Vitamin K

Groups of Good Bacteria
– Lactobacillus
– Bifidobacteria
– Streptococcus Beneficial
– Enterococcus Faecium

Substances may Interfere with Beneficial Bacteria
– Chlorine may destroy Beneficial Bacteria
– Detrimental Bacteria within the Digestive Tract may “crowd out” Beneficial Bacteria
– Pharmaceutical Antibiotics may destroy the body’s Beneficial Bacteria – as a side effect of their primary purpose of killing Detrimental Bacteria
– Excessive Stress may cause the depletion of Beneficial Bacteria in the Gastrointestinal Tract

Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep or remain asleep for an adequate length of time in the absence of external impediments such as excessive noise or bright light and during the period when sleep should normally occur. insomnia may vary in intensity from restlessness or disturbed Sleep to shortening of the normal length of Sleep or to total wakefulness. Approximately 10% of adults experience Chronic Insomnia and approximately 50% of adults experience significant Insomnia at some stage’s of their lives.

Types of Insomnia
– Early-morning Insomnia  is a type of Insomnia in which the sufferer falls asleep normally (within a reasonable period after going to bed) but awakens early and cannot fall asleep again or drifts into a restless, unsatisfying Sleep.  This type of Insomnia commonly occurs with the Aging Process.  It is sometimes due to Depression, Anxiety, self-reproach or self-punitive thinking that is exacerbated in the morning.  Sometimes Early-Waking Insomnia occurs as one of the symptoms of Advanced Sleep Phase Disorder.
– Initial Insomnia is a form of Insomnia that involves difficulty in falling asleep.  It is commonly associated with emotional disorders such as Anxiety, Phobias or Depression.  It can also occur as a result of Pain, Respiratory problems, stimulant use, withdrawal of sedative drugs, poor Sleep hygiene (such as a variable Sleep schedule) or other Sleep-related disorders such as Restless Legs Syndrome, Sleep Apnea or Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder.
– Rebound Insomnia is a form of Insomnia that commonly occurs when hypnotics are withdrawn from a patient who regularly takes heavy doses.  Most patients wrongly interpret this as recurrence of Chronic Insomnia.
– Short- Trem Insomnia ) is Insomnia that lasts from a few nights to a few weeks.
– jet-Lag is a type of Sleep Disorder caused by the desynchronization of Circadian Rhythms

Ailments may Cause Insomnia
– May occur as a side effect of Hyperthyroidism
– May caused by chronic Constipation
– May occur as one of the symptoms of Lyme Disease
– May caused By Restless Legs Syndrome
– May occur as a result of Adrenal Insufficiency
– May occur as one of the symptoms of Fibromyalgia
–  May occur as a result of the PMS-A (Anxiety) 
– May be the underlying of Depression
– May cause by excessive Stress
– May occur as a symptom of Hangovers

Substances may help Insomnia
– Melatonin
– Tryptophan
– 5-HTP
– Glycine
– Taurine
– Calcium
– Folic Acid
– Choline
– Vitamin B1
– Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide)
– Vitamin B6
– VItamin B12
– Inosital
– May occur as a result of Potassium deficiency
– May occur as a result of Magnesium deficiency
– May occur as a result of Iron deficiency
– Pharmaceutical Drugs
– Diazepam
– Temazepam
– Nitraepam
– GABA Reuptake Inhibitor
– Exercise
– Acupuncture

Dietary Fiber or roughage is the portion of plant-driven food that can not be completely broken down by human digestive enzymes. Most Dietary Fibers are Polysaccharide Carbohydrates.  The two types of non-Carbohydrate Dietary Fiber are Lignans and Lignin.The health benefits for Dietary Fiber are applicable only to high intakes of Dietary Fiber (known as a high-fiber diet).

Health Benefits of Dietary Fiber
– May prevent Diverticular Disease
– May prevent Diverticulosis
– may help to suppress or delay Appetite
– May prevent Constipation
– May prevent Hemorrhoids
– May lower Blood Pressure
– May help to reduce C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
– May prevent Atherosclerosis
– May help to prevent increase of Homocysteine
– May prevent Appendicitis
– May help to prevent Diarrhea in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) patients
– May prevent Gallstones
– May help to prevent high Blood Sugar
– May prevent Insulin Resistance
– May reduce risk of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
– May prevent Colon Cancer
– May help to lower elevated serum Cholesterol and Triglycerides

Recommended Daily Consumption
– The average daily intake of Dietary Fiber for women is 13 – 15 grams/day
– The average daily intake of Dietary Fiber for men is 17 – 19 grams/day

Symptoms of IBS
– Diarrhea
– Constipation
– Abdominal Pain
– Intestinal  cramping
– Bloating
– Gas

Substances may Cause/Exacerbate Irritable Bowel Syndrome
–  Simple Sugars may exacerbate IBS
– Fructose malabsorption (dietary Fructose Intolerance) may be an underlying cause of some cases of IBS
–  Lactose malabsorption may be an underlying cause of some cases of IBS
– Sorbitol malabsorption may be an underlying cause of some cases of IBS
– High dietary Fats may exacerbate the symptoms of IBS
– Over use of Antibiotic ( especially Amoxicillin and Macrolides)
– Dientamoeba fragilis may cause Irritable Bowel Syndrome
– Patients have been found to have higher rates of infection with Blastocystis hominis compared to healthy persons

Foods may Cause/Exacerbate Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
– Wheat
– Wheat Bran
– Milk (cow’s)
– Red meat
– Caffeine
– Dietary Fats
– Process food
– Yogurt
– Avocado
– Mushrooms
– Sauerkraut
– Milk chocolate
– Lentils
– Beans
– Coconut
– Strawberries
– Blueberries
– Blackberries
– Brussels Sprouts
– Broccoli
– Cabbage
– Cauliflower
– Spices
– Apples
– Pears
– Fruits with Pits

Ailments may Cause Irritable Bowel Syndrome
– Gastroenteritis may cause Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
– Intestinal Permeability may be an underlying cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
– Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Syndrome is an underlying cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
– Malabsorption of (Fructose, Lactose or Sorbitol) may be an underlying cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
–  Allergies (particularly Food Allergies) may be an underlying cause of some cases of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
– Fibromyalgia patients may experience minor symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)