"Death Begins in the Colon"
By Sharyn Olin

Have I got your attention?  This statement is from Ilya I. Mechnikov, a Russian microbiologist who won the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1908 for his research on the immune system.  Some of his studies focused on the potential life-lengthening properties of lactic acid bacteria, and his Prolongation of Life:  Optimistic Studies documented the unusually long life spans of societies that made a practice of eating fermented foods and special bacterial cultures called kefirs.  He coined the word "probiotic" to describe these "good" bacteria, and his research directly linked human longevity and the necessity of maintaining a healthy balance of these probiotic bacteria in the body.

Some of the most common indications of a bacterial imbalance are difficulty losing weight, frequent constipation or diarrhea, acne, eczema, allergies, food sensitivities, joint inflammation/stiffness, carbohydrate/sugar cravings, and frequent or chronic yeast infections.  Some of the things that kill these good bacteria are antibiotics, hormonal and steroidal drugs, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, radiation, stress, food preservatives/additives, chlorine, fluoride, synthetic vitamins, refined foods, and chemicals in our clothing, food, and environment.

It's been written that North Americans use more vitamin and mineral supplements than any other educated population worldwide, yet 1 out of 2 Americans will still be stricken with either heart disease or cancer - how can this be?!  Bacteria produces enzymes that identify, encode and deliver nutrients where they are needed, but without good bacteria producing good enzymes, nutrients aren't broken down or delivered correctly where they will be of the most benefit.  This "debris" leaks out of the intestines into the bloodstream and because it doesn't belong there, it is recognized by the immune system as foreign or invasive and moved directly into the liver for further filtering.  This can result in the debris not being completely broken down so it accumulates in the liver or body fat, and over an extended period of time your body becomes a landfill of undigested inflammatory substances.  These substances are thought to contribute to auto-immune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and eczema.

A diet rich in fiber-dense foods is very important to cleansing the gut of undigested food and waste, but to really get to the root of the problem don't forget to introduce probiotic bacteria to your nutrition regiment, too.  A ratio of 85% good bacteria to 15% of bad bacteria is ideal for better health and, in this battle between the two bacterias, it's really a matter of numbers - the side with the most fighters wins. 

In-Liven Probiotic Superfood is part of the ONEgroup/MiVitality product line, and is an easy way to introduce these good bacteria into your daily routine.  It is in powder form and contains all 13 key Lactobacillus (lactic acid probiotics), amino acids, enzymes, and a food source to sustain these bacteria as they populate the digestive tract.  When piggy-backing Fast-Tract, their new probiotic liquid supplement, with the In-Liven you can really boost your efforts to increase the good bacteria in your system, whether it's your initial introduction or after a round of medication that could affect those numbers. 

Sharyn Olin is an Independent Representative for ONEGROUP/Miessence Certified Organics , the world's first certified organic products for skin, hair, body, and oral care, as well as cosmetic, digestive health, and household products. To find out more about the OneGroup’s Probiotic products ‘In-Liven Probiotic Superfood’ and ‘Fast-Tract’, or their other product lines please visit www.southwestblend.com/miessence