Natural Medicine For Monkey Pox
Monkey pox, like other pox diseases such as cowpox, is said to be caused by a virus from the orthopoxvirus genus.What can a Naturopath do to help? Read More…
When we hear the word “bacteria”, we tend to picture in our minds millions and thousands of germs causing infection, illnesses, diseases, and for some of us, even death. And when it comes to our babies, our tendency is to try our best to keep these bacteria out of their tiny bodies. While it is true that some types of bacteria are the culprit in getting them sick, other types are very beneficial to babies, supporting healthy growth and function.
The microorganisms that live inside the mum’s body are crucial to the baby’s own microbiota. Exposure to the mother’s bacteria starts during pregnancy, and then through birth, and goes on during breastfeeding and skin contact. Exposure continues when the little explorers learn to play and discover, touching and even putting objects in their mouths. The level of exposure to these bacteria greatly determines how healthy the baby is going to be.
Since the mum’s microorganisms are the first ones that the baby will come into contact with, she must take real good care of herself during gestation and breastfeeding, and take a daily dosage of probiotics. There are so many strains such as those that help control blood glucose, and in turn reduces the risk of getting gestational diabetes. When the dosage and strain of probiotics is right, it will enhance the health of the mum’s microbiota, aiding in digestion, making the immune system strong. And these benefits get passed on to the baby.
In cases wherein the mum is not able to breastfeed the baby, your practitioner may prescribe probiotics that the mum can directly give to the baby. During infancy, probiotics will improve the baby’s digestion and immunity. It also prevents the development of eczema and infection.
As the baby becomes a child, some probiotic strains could help decrease the incidence of behavioural conditions like ADD and autism.