The Friendly Flora Have Numerous Benefits In an adult there are approximately two to three pounds of friendly bacteria permanently living, growing and serving a purpose in the intestines. That adds up to about 100 trillion viable living bacteria. This is approximately one and a half times more cells then we have in the body. They are a permanent resident of the intestines and actually adhere to the intestinal wall. They are family and when they occupy every square centimeter of space in the digestive chamber, you have a sterilized atmosphere of purity and purpose. They keep the intestinal area clean, by controlling mucus, debris and negative invaders. They can do this by producing anti-microbial substances such as lactic acid, acidophilin and other natural forms of antibiotic that kill and sterilize the overgrowth of negative microorganisms.   The friendly flora maintain the proper digestive pH or acid/alkaline balance for the proper absorption of minerals and proteins. The enzymes from the stomach and pancreas cannot digest foods unless a specific pH is maintained in the intestines. These acids are a natural antiseptic and will destroy all yeast cells that come into the body on a daily basis. Many authorities believe the presence of yeast is a natural phenomenon and are always present in the intestines. This is not true. Normal amounts of the friendly bacteria immediately will destroy and remove all pathogenic organisms just like the immune system does to the same organisms as they enter the blood. The friendly bacteria along with fruits and vegetables keep the blood and tissues alkaline which gives you health and energy. Tissue acids make you tired and all foods that are acid forming except fruits and vegetables accelerate the aging process and causes fatigue. A 'healthy rule of thumb is, 75 per cent of what you eat should be alkalinizing to the body (fruits and vegetables) and 25 per cent should be acid forming (grains, nuts, meats, eggs and all cooked, processed foods).   These bacterial friends living in our intestines can synthesize and manufacture vitamins such as B vitamins along with vitamin K, which is necessary for blood clotting. They also create lactase, the enzyme necessary for the breakdown of lactose in milk products and the lactobacillus bacteria in the small intestine actually help form the stool encouraging the natural peristaltic activity necessary for daily bowel movements from the large intestine. Optimal digestive efficiency can only take place if the digestive organs are complimented by the presence of the friendly bacteria. The whole body benefits from all these essentials because the digestive system is the 'golden door' to the maintenance and health of all the other systems in the body. There is an increased improvement in liver function and immune system response capabilities when the friendly flora are present in large numbers. Once a yeast infection has been successfully removed, there is a strong need to encourage a cleansing process of stored yeast toxins in the tissues. The input of high amounts of cultures has shown to be very effective in satisfying this need. They enhance the "homeostasis" (means balance, harmony, stability) throughout all the systems of the body.   There are many varieties of bacteria living in our bodies and there are several different strains in an infant when it is born. However, after about the age of three years, there are two strains that predominate. The most active strain in the small intestine is the lactobacillus acidophilus and the predominant strain in the large intestine is the B. Bifidum. Other strains such as L. Salivarius, L. Plantarum, B. Longum, L. Casei, S. Thermophilus, L. Bulgaricus and Lactobacillus Rhamnosis are also common, but take second place to the two main cultures. How Healthy Are You?   Food poisonings and conflictive intestinal dysbiosis such as acid stomach, gas, bloated or distended abdomen, constipation, diarrhea, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, leaky gut syndrome, indigestion, anemia, all forms of yeast colonization, mineral deficiency, tooth decay, thrush in the mouth, high cholesterol, diabetes, pancreatic and colon cancer, appendicitis, colon pockets and impactions, diverticuli, polyps, hemorrhoids, mal-absorption, hepatitis, secondary infections like klebsiella, epstein bar virus, vaginal yeast and bacterial infections, streptococcus, headaches, liver dysfunctions, overweight and underweight conditions, high blood pressure, gum disease, ulcers, colic in babies, diaper rash, ear infections, high and Iow blood sugar, hormone and enzyme deficiency, reproductive problems, prostate enlargement, endometriosis, lactose intolerance and especially chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and accelerated aging are all contributed to significantly by a lack of the friendly bacteria. The problem of snoring, bad breath and body odor are all influenced directly and indirectly by a lack of the friendly flora in the intestines. The intestinal cultures are a major protector against tooth decay as they prevent the bacteria that feed on the sugars you eat from decaying your teeth. In fact, mouth washes such as Listerine not only kill the mouth odor causing bad bacteria, but they also destroy the friendly bacteria which actually keeps your mouth clean and free of odor and tooth decaying bacteria. Name any intestinal problem, and more than likely it will be caused by a major deficiency of our bacterial friends.   The colon or large intestine receives all the digestive waste material and residue, which includes foods that have putrefied or fermented. It can become a putrid, toxic mass of unwanted material. If this waste is not eliminated quickly it will stagnate and poison the colon chamber and is reabsorbed back into the body. A healthy colon without the friendly bacteria can transform into a lifeless pipe containing multi-layers of encrusted fecal matter, mucous and debris along with an ever-growing host of bacteria and yeast cells. This in turn causes constant putrefaction, fermentation, stagnation, gas and then autointoxication. Thereby promoting extreme constipation or diarrhea, inflammation and irritation of the intestinal wall and allowing a never ending source of pain and discomforts.   Disease causing organisms along with yeast cells excrete large amounts of toxic wastes. They have a ravenous appetite and as they feed they excrete. The organism itself if not what bothers you, but it is the excreted waste material that poisons the body. All the symptoms associated with a yeast infection is caused by the toxins that go into the bloodstream continuously as the candida feeds on the sugars you eat. These poisons weaken the systems of the body and cause it to lose energy. Minerals are depleted and soon you begin to wonder what is happening to you. It is a process of multiple factors that makes a person ill, and it is important to understand that it is all made to happen just because of an overwhelming deficiency of the friendly flora. It is their job to eliminate these negatives because they were born to be your caretakers and guard against such deplorable events of destruction. It is amazing how we as a society can possess such intelligence and scientific achievement and yet lack such understanding about ourselves. It is a known fact that undigested meat and also burned meat will putrefy and create cancer-causing substances producing nitrosamines, which are formed by the interaction of nitrites (a procarcinogen) and other chemicals found in the body. These poisons are dangerous and contribute significantly to cancer of the colon. The friendly bacteria neutralize these toxins and prevent their absorption into the bloodstream slowing and preventing the growth of tumors.   Colonics or colonic irrigation therapy is a popular means to cleanse the colon of debris, mucus, pockets and negative material that has deposited in the large intestine over a lifetime of bad eating habits. If high amounts of the right kinds of friendly bacteria are ingested over a designed period of time, they will, because of their mobility and rapid reproductivity, dissolve, remove, breakdown and eliminate this waste from the intestines and every bit of negativity that could possibly exist there, including yeast colonies and the like. No product or colonic or enema or colon cleansing technique can remove all dead, decaying or polluting substances and pathogenic organisms from the walls of the intestines like the friendly bacteria can. Because of their massive numbers and capability of movement, they go where nothing else can. There are numerous crevices, irregular flexures, ballonings, polyps, distentions and constrictures of the colon wall were fecal material and parasites can thrive, inflame and irritate the intestines. Artificial means of removal may help, but cannot reach all areas, thereby reducing your wellness potential.   Also, keep in mind that colonics and enemas are definitely effective in cleansing the large intestine and they are highly recommended when needed. However, they will flush out and remove the friendly bacteria during the course of therapy and need to be reinstated substantially afterward. Anti-fungal products are needed to remove the gross of yeast cells, but only the friendly flora can give you the final results for the removal of pathogenic bacteria and yeast colonies on a permanent basis. They are your best investment for wellness and superior health. They actually have an instinctive intelligence and know what their purpose is and what intestine to reside in. They keep your intestinal environment clean, pure and free of all negatives that would do you harm as long as they are maintained and cared for.