We have sinuses in our heads which we ignore when healthy, but which are a cause of suffering during sinus infections. You may be surprised to learn that millions of all sorts of microbes, both good and harmful, normally live...
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The Future of Probiotics in Medical Treatments
In the near future doctors may routinely treat some illnesses with beneficial microbes called probiotics, rather than prescribing antibiotics or other common medicines. This is the exciting possibility that researchers are now exploring for a variety of illnesses and conditions, such as urinary tract infections, acne, and sinus infections.
Probiotic Lactobacillus sakei Can Colonize in the Sinuses
One question we frequently get asked is whether the Lactobacillus sakei in Lanto Sinus colonizes in the sinuses. This is a good question, but one with a complex answer. The short answer is that the Lactobacillus sakei can live in the sinuses for a while (weeks or months), dominate over harmful (pathogenic) bacteria, and cause beneficial changes in the sinuses. This appears to be short-term colonization.
Exercise Your Way to a Healthy Gut Microbiome
Exercise has a beneficial effect on the health of your gut microbiome.
Recent research shows that exercise and physical activity increase the numbers and types of good bacteria that live in the gut, and decrease harmful bacteria.