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Probiotics for Pediatric Antibotic-Associated Diarrhea 

Submitted by Dr. Hoberman on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 23:25

February 2012

Welcome to February, readers!

February – the season for love, chocolate and valentines – is also, unfortunately, the season for colds and flu. Your littlest valentines will be especially susceptible to the bad weather bugs during the February freezes. The seasonal sniffles may not only impact your child’s sinuses and energy, but also their bathroom habits and regularity. This month’s newsletter will discuss how the use of probiotics can prevent your child from getting diarrhea when they are prescibed an antibiotic to cure a respiratory infection.

The Curious Case Of The Two Kiddie Colds

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Probiotics, Leaky Gut and Autoimmune Diseases

Submitted by Dr. Hoberman on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 08:00

I am hopeful you all had a wonderful holiday season and will enjoy a healthy and successful New Year.

January is the month in which we make resolutions to exercise, eat healthy and maybe lose a few of those unwanted pounds.

This month’s newsletter discusses another reason why you should consider adding EndoMune to your list of healthy things to do.

Leaky Gut Makes Way for Harmful Toxins

I want to begin 2012 by sharing with you an important probiotic benefit that I haven’t previously mentioned. The term “leaky gut”(1) has been around for a long time. It has been used more in the alternative medicine sector to explain a variety of health issues(2).

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9 Tips for Staying Healthy this Holiday Season

Submitted by Dr. Hoberman on Sun, 12/04/2011 - 22:00

What a terrific time of the year! We just finished sharing a relaxing turkey meal with family and friends, and now it’s time to focus on preparing for the upcoming holidays. This includes shopping in the malls, enjoying holiday treats and parties, and traveling to visit family and friends or going on a vacation.

Unfortunately, the exposure to others and consuming sweets and alcohol is challenging our immune system. This newsletter is about the top nine ways to boost our immune system and avoid developing cold and flu symptoms during this season.

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Healthy Bugs Prevent Depression and Gut Distress

Submitted by Dr. Hoberman on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 00:00

Probiotics Prevent DepressionThis month I am discussing some new, exciting research on the effect of probiotics on the gut-brain axis(1). Before proceeding, I think it is best to explain the relationship between the intestines and the brain.

We have all experienced the effect of this axis. Most of us have been in a situation where we become very anxious about an upcoming event – making a presentation, taking an exam – and, as a result, developed a terrible gut pain or “knot.”

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Study Links Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis to Antibiotic Use

Submitted by Dr. Hoberman on Sat, 10/01/2011 - 23:19

Many physicians are hesitant to prescribe antibiotics for many reasons. In fact, it's not uncommon for physicians to use antibiotics as a last option for treatment. Those who are hesitant to prescribe antibiotics now have one more reason - Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

A new study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology has found that people who are prescribed larger amounts of antibiotics have a higher risk for inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). Crohn's Diease and Colitis are the most common forms of IBD and can cause inflammation in the intestines, which then can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea and weight loss.

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New Study Reveals Danger of Bacteria in Sack Lunches (September 2011)

Submitted by Dr. Hoberman on Sun, 09/04/2011 - 00:03

It is back to school time. While you are out shopping for school clothes and supplies, I want to encourage you to consider adding EndoMune to your shopping list.

Over the years I have written a number of newsletters that discuss the benefit of probiotics for children. Topics have included: lessening the risk of infectious diarrhea, preventing cold and flu symptoms and avoiding antibiotic related diarrhea.

This month I want to discuss a new reason for giving your child a daily probiotic: foodborne illnesses.

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Probiotics and the Prevention of Food Allergies (July 2011)

Submitted by Dr. Hoberman on Tue, 07/05/2011 - 16:45

Most of us are familiar with the term “food allergy.” Case in point, children with an allergy to peanuts can experience allergic reactions ranging from hives to coma, or even death. Sensitized children must have medication with them at all times to immediately treat reactions.

Strict avoidance of peanuts is their sole option to stay well. Schools have tried to create awareness for students and their parents to avoid bringing foods like peanut butter to school if there is a child with a peanut allergy.

In the last two weeks, there have been a number of news reports on the dramatic increase in food allergies experienced by children.

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Yale Workshop on Probiotics Presents New Research (May 2011)

Submitted by Dr. Hoberman on Mon, 05/02/2011 - 00:20

I just returned from the 3rd Yale Workshop on “Advances in Probiotic Use” and am pleased to report there is a large amount of active research in the area of the intestinal bacteria. Namely, research is examining how bacteria impact human health and disease.

Among various findings, researchers presented new information about how probiotic bacteria can modulate the intestinal immune system. They have discovered how probiotic bacteria interact with the intestinal lining cells to improve the inflammatory conditions that occur due to infection colitis and ulcerative colitis.

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