Family Health Tips from Dr. George Tomes, a Chiropractor in Dallas, GA

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You may have heard about Probiotics in the news or on commercials for yogurt or baby formula. Probiotics are “good” bacteria and a recent study shows that they may have benefits for certain illnesses in children.

 

The study was conducted by the American Academy of Pediatrics and was published in the journal, Pediatrics. The report shows that probiotics taken early during diarrhea from a viral infection may shorten the illness in otherwise healthy children. Probiotics may also prevent diarrhea in children who are taking antibiotics.

 

As a health care provider, I’m very happy to see the medical community looking into alternative ways to treat children. For example, many peditritians have realized how dangerous many medications are for children and have stopped recommending them in the last couple of years. Medical doctors are also more concerned about suggesting antibiotics than in the past. Research into the benefits of probiotics is another step toward beneficial “alternative” medicine becoming more accepted in the health care community.

 

This study also points out that many probiotic products and supplements are not of good quality. Some of these only had 7 to 21 percent of the active ingrediant written on the label.

 

In our office, we use only the finest probiotic supplements and guarantee that they’re the best out there. They’re also affordable.

 

If you have questions about probiotics, supplements or how alternative medicine may be beneficial to you and your family, please give us a call at 678-777-3116 or stop by our Paulding clinic at 144 Fox Drive, Dallas GA 30157.