Question 1

after experiencing severe abdominal pains. the xrays confirmed faecal loading. i eat healthy and exercise. i'm concerned that i always have to do a colon cleanse. am i not washing all the good bacteria and is there another alternative?

Accepted Answer

: Repeated episodes of colon cleansing can cause rebound lack of motility. Make sure you are eating many fresh fruits and vegetables, drinking lots of water (2-3 liters daily) and take a probiotic capsule to maintain your good bacteria. Stop the Colon cleanses and allow your body to naturally move the stool out.

Question 2

can i take cranberry pills with bactria ds?

Accepted Answer

: You can, but the cranberry is likely doing nothing for you.

Question 3

what is bacteria

Accepted Answer

Microscopic organism: Bacteria are microscopic organisms that are all over our world. There are many, many different kinds. Some of them are helpful to us, like the ones that inhabit our digestive tract and help digest our food. Some of them cause deadly diseases. They can be transmitted in a variety of ways. Some of them can be killed by certain antibiotics, but not all.

Question 4

what kills bacteria?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics, soap: Antibiotics kill bacteria inside the body, but different ones kill different types of bacteria.  Soap or alcohol hand gel kills most of them on the skin, alcohol and high temperatures (oven or flame) kill bacteria on surfaces.

Question 5

what does bactria in urine mean?

Accepted Answer

Infection: When urine comes out it is sterile. If there is bacteria in the urine as it exits then there is most likely an infection and you should see your pcp and get treated.

Question 6

what kills the bacteria that we ingest?

Accepted Answer

Much of it may: be killed in the stomach. Not all bacteria dies.

Question 7

is there a particular bacteria that causes itchiness?

Accepted Answer

Maybe.: Interesting question. Staphylococcus infection of eczematous skin is certainly associated with increased itchiness. But its not clear if the bacteria increases itchiness or simply exploits the skin injured by scratching to cause a secondary infection.

Question 8

are all bacteria bad?

Accepted Answer

No: Not all bacteria are bad; many are important some of the body's most basic processes, including digestion. Bacteria is also a necessary in the formation of certain foods such as cheese. Lastly, we need the normal flora bacteria to compete against the "bad" bacteria in our body, preventing the bad bacteria from overtaking our body.

Question 9

how can bacteria be helpful?

Accepted Answer

Good bacteria: are essential to our gastrointestinal system. Healthy bacteria can also be found in the vagina.

Question 10

what does bacteria, hpf mean?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria: Hpf stands for "high power field" and refers to the area seen under a high power microscope in one field. If you can see a single bacteria in this field it means that there are at least 10, 000 bacteria per milliliter in the fluid being examined (generally urine).  The usual standard for diagnosis of UTI on a single specimen is &gt;1000, 000/ml, but this can vary.

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After experiencing severe abdominal pains. the xrays confirmed faecal loading. i eat healthy and exercise. i'm concerned that i always have to do a colon cleanse. am i not washing all the good bacteria and is there another alternative?

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Can i take cranberry pills with bactria ds?

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What is bacteria

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What kills bacteria?

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What does bactria in urine mean?

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What kills the bacteria that we ingest?

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Is there a particular bacteria that causes itchiness?

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Are all bacteria bad?

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What does bacteria, hpf mean?

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