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Filed under: Business, New Products I know the world of functional foods is really taking off, but pretty soon you could have an even more functional straw to gulp it down with. Unistraw is slated to make drinking straws that'll add a probiotic boost to anything you drink with it.

Image by AJC1 via Flickr When it comes to staying healthy — and keeping your digestive system happy and working well, probiotics are an option used all over the world. The reason? Science now recognizes that 80% of your immune system is actually living right in your digestive tract. Incredible, but true.

Can Acidophilus Be Stabilized? Tuesday 9 September 2008 @ 1:09 am Acidophilus is correctly named Lactobacillus acidophilus, and is one species of Lacobacillus used commercially in the preparation of certain types of yoghurt.

Acidophilus is correctly named Lactobacillus acidophilus, and is one species of Lacobacillus used commercially in the preparation of certain types of yoghurt. The name refers to the fact it is found in milk (lacto), is rod-like in shape like many bacteria (bacillus) and it likes acidic conditions (acidophilus).

A common side effect of chemotherapy or antibiotic is diarrhea, which may be caused by the elimination of friendly bacteria found in the colon. Studies have shown that yogurt contain pro-biotic microorganisms – such as Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobac terium longum which fights with the bad bactaria named candida and helps prevent diarrhea.

On my journey to the "healthier" me, (which also includes my family) I'm always on the lookout for healthier snacks and foods. I ran across Attune by browsing the web one day, viewing their various bars they looked like a good source for a healthy and delicious snack we could all enjoy during the day, husband and kids included.

Stay travel healthy Posted by Sonya Procenko on July 27, 2008 Do you suffer traveller's illness often when you're on-the-road? I have had some nasty cases of traveller's illness(diarrhea, indigestion, upset stomach, gas and bloating). We're not alone.

Sedona Labs Iflora With 16 different strains, and a guaranteed, tested 15 billion viable cells per capsule at time of manufacture, iFlora is the one of the most potent probiotic products available. iFlora is cold processed from start to finish via our proprietary “BioBac” technology, at constant humidity levels, to ensure the viability of individual cells.

In case you missed the press releases from a handful of newly opened frozen yogurt shops around the city, probiotics-infused foods are all the rage. Berry Chill, Starfruit and Yoberri are just a few of the Chicago dessert shops to boast the live bacteria.

Probiotics: What are the Benefits and How To Select the Right One? When bad intestinal bacteria outnumber the good bacteria, it can negatively impact our health. Taking a good probiotic supplement can replenish the good bacteria and correct these health problems.