Acidophilus and the Treatment for IBS

Danna Schneider

Why Acidophilus? How Does it Help Treat My IBS?



Acidophilus has long been used as a very important part of
natural IBS treatment for a few reasons. Acidophilus is thought
to help control and help correct bacterial imbalances in the
digestive tract and colon, which is said to be one of the major
contributing factors to the IBS condition. So, what exactly IS
acidophilus, and why should you incorporate into your overall
treatment for IBS?



Acidophilus is a type of "healthy" bacteria that is found in
natural yogurt, which provides a supportive bacterial
environment for intestinal tracts which have been damaged due to
long term antibiotic usage or illness.



Taking acidophilus supplements or getting a lot of acidophilus
in your diet (eating a lot of yogurt with live cultures), has
shown to help improve candida (candidiasis, or yeast imbalance)
and yeast infections that occur in a woman's vagina. It also has
been useful in helping to remedy and control the symptoms of
IBS, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome.



How Exactly does the Acidophilus Bacteria Help in the
Treatment and Curing of IBS?



Well, Acidophilus helps treat IBS is many ways, but the most
important are that it:



1.) Acidohphilus helps treat diarrhea associated with IBS by
helping to correct the bacterial imbalances caused by long term
antibiotic use. Long term antibiotic use has been shown to build
up unhealthy flora and bacteria in the colon and digestive
tract, causing diarrhea, bloating and irregularity.



The reason for this is that most antibiotics have a serious side
effect in that they destroy a lot of the health "friendly"
bacteria in our digestive tract that prevent nasty digestive
problems such as excess gas, bloating and diarrhea. Acidophilus
benefits our entire digestive system since it brings back an
optimal natural balance of the bacteria that inhabit the human
digestive system.



2.) Acidophilus helps to reduce the flatulence associated with
IBS by restoring a healthy balance of bacteria in the digestive
tract, it helps keep the gas-producing bacteria in the large
intestine from multiplying, and therefore decreases the
incidence, severity and frequency of gastrointestinal pain and
flatulence. This is a major benefit for IBS sufferers in the
treatment of their IBS, since much of the discomfort IBS induces
is caused by gas buildup and pressure.



Another Acidophilus IBS Benefit:



Another added benefit of Acidophilus is that people who are
lactose intolerant can take this supplement, since it does not
have an adverse effect on them, and they may be missing out on
the beneficial effects of lactobacillus and acidophilus due to
their condition since yogurt and foods with active yogurt
cultures is out of the question.



Did you know there are over 400 different types of bacteria
living in your digestive tract, some that you benefit from
greatly, and some that produce gas, bloating, constipation and
even diarrhea? That just goes to show the importance of these
bacteria, and how easy it might be to have an imbalance of
healthy, friendly bacteria and the destructive type which often
causes most of the problems associated with IBS.



As you can see, acidophilus as a treatment for IBS should be an
integral part of your comprehensive treatment for IBS. Make sure
this is incorporated as part of your regimen, and I am certain
you will feel the benefits of its positive effects sooner than
you think.



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Birthday Characteristics

January 01 - 09 ~ Dog
January 10 - 24 ~ Mouse
January 25 - 31 ~ Lion
February 01 - 05 ~ Cat
February 06 - 14 ~ Dove
February 15 - 21 ~ Turtle
February 22 - 28 ~ Panther
March 01 - 12 ~ Monkey
March 13 - 15 ~ Lion
March 16 - 23 ~ Mouse
March 24 - 31 ~ Cat

April 01 - 03 ~ Dog
April 04 - 14 ~ Panther
April 15 - 26 ~ Mouse
April 27 - 30 ~ Turtle
May 01 - 13 ~ Monkey
May 14 - 21 ~ Dove
May 22 - 31 ~ Lion
June 01 - 03 ~ Mouse
June 04 - 14 ~ Turtle
June 15 - 20 ~ Dog
June 21 - 24 ~ Monkey
June 25 - 30 ~ Cat

July 01 - 09 ~ Mouse
July 10 - 15 ~ Dog
July 16 - 26 ~ Dove
July 27 - 31 ~ Cat
August 01 - 15 ~ Monkey
August 16 - 25 ~ Mouse
August 26 - 31 ~ Turtle
September 01 - 14 ~ Dove
September 15 - 27 ~ Cat
September 28 - 30 ~ Dog

October 01 - 15 ~ Monkey
October 16 - 27 ~ Turtle
October 28 - 31 ~ Panther?
November 01 - 16 ~ Lion
November 17 - 30 ~ Cat
December 01 - 16 ~ Dog
December 17 - 25 ~ Monkey
December 26 - 31 ~ Dove

If you are a Dog: A very loyal and sweet person.Your loyalty can never be doubted. You are quite honest and sincere when it comes to your attitude towards working. You are a very simple person, indeed. Absolutely hassle free, humble and down-to-earth!! That explains the reason why your friends cling on to you! You have a good taste for clothes. If your wardrobe is not updated with what is trendy, you sure are depressed. Popular and easy-going. You have a little group of dignified friends,all of them being quality-personified.

If you are a Mouse: Always up to some sort of a mischief! The mischievous gleam in your eyes is what makes you so cute and attractive to everyone. You are an extremely fun-to-be-with kind of person. No wonder, people seek for your company and look forward to include you for all get-togethers. However, you are sensitive, which is a drawback. People need to select their words while talking to you. If someone tries to fiddle around and play with words while dealing with you, it is enough to invite your wrath. God bless the person then!

If you are a Lion: Quite contradictory to your name, you are a peace loving person. You best try to avoid a situation wherein you are required to fight. An outdoor person, you dislike sitting at one place for a long duration. You are a born leader, and have it in you how to tactfully derive work from people. You love being loved, and when you receive your share of limelight from someone, you are all theirs!!!! Well, well... hence some people could even take an advantage, flatter you to the maximum and get their work done. So be careful.....

If you are a Cat: An extremely lovable, adorable person, sometimes shy,with a passion for quick wit. At times, you prefer quietness. You love exploring various things and going into depth of each thing. Under normal circumstances you're cool, when given a reason to, you are like a volcano waiting to erupt. You're a fashion bird. People look forward to you as an icon associated with fashion. Basically, you mingle along freely but don't like talking much to strangers. People feel very easy in your company. You observe care in choosing your friends.

If you are a Turtle: You are near to perfect and nice at heart.The examples of your kindness are always circulated in groups of people.You, too, love peace. You wouldn't like to retaliate even to a person who is in the wrong. You are loved due to this. You do not wish to talk behind one's back. People love the way you always treat them. You can give, give and give love, and the best part is that you do not expect it back in return.You are generous enough.Seeing things in a practical light is what remains the best trait of you guys.

If you are a Dove: You symbolize a very happy-go-lucky approach in life.Whatever the surroundings may be, grim or cheerful, you remain unaffected. In fact, you spread cheer wherever you go. You are the leader of your group of friends and good at consoling people in their times of need. You dislike hypocrisy and tend to shirk away from hypocrites. They can never be in your good books, no matter what. You are very methodical and organized in your work. No amount of mess, hence, can ever encompass you. Beware, it is easy for you to fall in love.... ?

If you are a Panther: You are mysterious. You are someone who can handle pressure with ease, and can handle any atmosphere without going berserk.You can be mean at times, and love to gossip with your selected group.Very prim and proper. You like all situations and things to be in the way you desire, which, sometimes is not possible. As a result, you may lose out in some relationships. But otherwise, you love to help people out from difficult and tight spots when they really need you.

If you are a Monkey: Very impatient and hyper!!! You want things to be done as quick as possible. At heart, you are quite simple and love if you are the center of attraction. That way, you people are unique. You would like to keep yourself safe from all the angles. Shall your name be dragged or featured in any sort of a controversy, you then go all panicky. Therefore, you take your precautions from the very beginning. When you foresee anything wrong, your sixth sense is what saves you from falling in traps. Quite a money minded bunch you people are!!

Kind of Tree

What kind of Tree are You?
Find your birthday and then find your tree. This is really cool And
somewhat accurate. Then send it to all your friends, including The
one who sent it to you , so they can find out what tree they Fell from,
but don't forget to change the subject line to your tree...

Apple Tree (Dec 23 to Jan 01)
Fir Tree (Jan 01 to Jan 11)
Elm Tree (Jan 12 to Jan 24)
Cypress Tree (Jan 25 to Feb 03)
Poplar Tree (Feb 04 to Feb 08)
Cedar Tree (Feb 09 to Feb 18)
Pine Tree (Feb 19 to Feb 28)
Weeping Willow Tree(Mar 01 to Mar 10)
Lime Tree (Mar 11 to Mar 20)
Oak Tree (Mar 21 (only)
Hazelnut Tree(Mar 22 to Mar 31)
Rowan Tree (Apr 01 to Apr 10)
Maple Tree (Apr 11 to Apr 20)
Walnut Tree (Apr 21 to Apr 30)
Poplar Tree (May 01 to May 14)
Chestnut Tree(May 15 to May 24)
Ash Tree (May 25 to Jun 03)
Hornbeam Tree(Jun 04 to Jun 13)
Fig Tree (Jun 14 to Jun 23)
Birch Tree (Jun 24 (only)
Apple Tree (Jun 25 to Jul 04)
Fir Tree (Jul 05 to Jul 14)
Elm Tree (15 Jul to Jul 25)
Cypress Tree (Jul 26 to Aug 04)
Poplar Tree (Aug 05 to Aug 13)
Cedar Tree (Aug 14 to Aug 23)
Pine Tree (Aug 24 to Sep 02)
Weeping Willow Tree (Sep 03 to Sep 12)
Lime Tree (Sep 13 to Sep 22)
Olive Tree (Sep 23 (only)
Hazelnut Tree(Sep 24 to Oct 03)
Rowan Tree (Oct 04 to Oct 13)
Maple Tree (Oct 14 to Oct 23)
Walnut Tree (Oct 24 to Nov 11)
Chestnut Tree(Nov 12 to Nov 21)
Ash Tree (Nov 22 to Dec 01)
Hornbeam Tree(Dec 02 to Dec 11)
Fig Tree (Dec 12 to Dec 21)
Beech Tree (Dec 22 (only)





YOUR TREE
(in alphabetical order)

Apple Tree ( the Love ) -- quiet and shy at times, lots of charm,
appeal,and attraction, pleasant attitude, flirtatious smile,
adventurous, sensitive, loyal in love, wants to love and be loved,
faithful and
tender partner, very generous, many talents, loves children, needs
affectionate partner.

Ash Tree ( the Ambition ) -- extremely attractive, vivacious,
impulsive, demanding, does not care for criticism, ambitious,
intelligent, talented, likes to play with fate, can be very
egotistic, reliable, restless lover, sometimes money rules over the heart,
demands attention, needs love and much emotional support.


Beech Tree ( the Creative ) -- has good taste, concerned about its
looks, materialistic, good organization of life and career,
economical, good leader, takes no unnecessary risks, reasonable, splendid
lifetime
companion, keen on keeping fit (diets, sports, etc.).

Birch Tree ( the inspiration ) -- vivacious, attractive, elegant,
friendly, unpretentious, modest, does not like anything in excess,
abhors the vulgar, loves life in nature and in calm, not very
passionate, full of imagination, little ambition, creates a calm and
content atmosphere.


Cedar Tree ( the Confidence ) -- of rare strength, knows how to
adapt, likes unexpected presents, of good health, not in the least
shy, tends to look down on others, self-confident, a great speaker,
determined, often impatient, likes to impress others, has many talents,
industrious, healthy optimism, waits for the one true
love, able to make quick decisions.

Chestnut Tree ( the Honesty ) -- of unusual stature, impressive,
well-developed sense of justice, fun to be around, a planner, born
diplomat, can be irritated easily, sensitive of others feelings,
hard worker, sometimes acts superior, feels not understood at times,
fiercely family oriented, very loyal in love, physically fit.

Cypress Tree ( the Faithfulness ) -- strong, muscular, adaptable,
takes what life has to give but doesn't necessarily like it ,
strives to be content, optimistic, wants to be financially independent,
wants love and affection, hates loneliness, passionate lover which cannot
be satisfied, faithful, quick-tempered at times, can be unruly and
careless, loves to gain knowledge, needs to be needed.


Elm Tree ( the Noble-mindedness ) -- pleasant shape, tasteful
clothes, modest demands, tends not to forgive mistakes, cheerful,
likes to lead but not to obey, honest and faithful partner, likes
making decisions for others, noble-minded, generous, good sense of humor,
practical.

Fig Tree ( the Sensibility ) -- very strong minded, a bit
self-willed, honest, loyal, independent, hates contradiction or
arguments, hard worker when wants to be, loves life and friends,
enjoys children and animals, few sexual relationships, great
sense of humor, has artistic talent and great intelligence.


Fir tree ( the Mysterious ) -- extraordinary taste, handles stress
well, loves anything beautiful, stubborn, tends to care for those
close to them, hard to trust others, yet a social butterfly, likes
idleness and laziness after long demanding hours at work, rather
modest, talented, unselfish, any friends, very reliable.

Hazelnut Tree ( the Extraordinary ) -- charming, sense of humor,
very demanding but can also be very understanding, knows how to make a
lasting impression, active fighter for social causes and politics,
popular, quite moody, sexually oriented, honest, a perfectionist,
has a precise sense of judgment and expects complete fairness.

Hornbeam Tree ( the Good Taste ) -- of cool beauty, cares for its
looks and condition, good taste, is not egoistic, makes life as
comfortable as possible, leads a reasonable and disciplined life,
looks for kindness and acknowledgment in an emotional partner,
dreams of unusual lovers, is seldom happy with its feelings, mistrusts
most people, is never sure of its decisions, very conscientious.


Lime Tree ( the Doubt ) - intelligent, hard working, accepts what
life dishes out, but not before trying to change bad circumstances
into good ones, hates fighting and stress, enjoys getaway vacations,
may appear tough, but is actually soft and relenting, always willing
to make sacrifices for family and friends, has many talents but not
always enough time to use them, can become a complainer, great
leadership qualities, is jealous at times but extremely loyal.

Maple Tree ( Independence of Mind ) -- no ordinary person, full of
imagination and originality, shy and reserved, ambitious, proud,
self-confident, hungers for new experiences, sometimes nervous, hasmany
complexities, good memory, learns easily, complicated love life, wants to
impress.

Oak Tree ( the Brave ) -- robust nature, courageous, strong,
unrelenting, independent, sensible, does not like change, keeps its
feet on the ground, person of action.

Olive Tree ( the Wisdom) -- loves sun, warmth and kind feelings,
reasonable, balanced, avoids aggression and violence, tolerant,
cheerful, calm, well-developed sense of justice, sensitive,
empathetic, free of jealousy, loves to read and the company of
sophisticated people.

Pine Tree ( the Peacemaker ) -- loves agreeable company, craves
peace and harmony, loves to help others, active imagination, likes to
write poetry, not fashion conscious, great compassion, friendly to all,
falls
strongly in love but will leave if betrayed or lied to, emotionally
soft, low self esteem, needs affection and reassurance.


Poplar Tree ( the Uncertainty ) -- looks very decorative, talented,
not very self-confident, extremely courageous if necessary, needs
goodwill and pleasant surroundings, very choosy, often lonely, great
animosity, great artistic nature, good organizer, tends to lean toward
philosophy, reliable in any situation, takes partnership Seriously.

Rowan Tree ( the Sensitivity ) -- full of charm, cheerful, gifted
without egoism, likes to draw attention, loves life, motion, unrest,
and even complications, is both dependent and independent, good taste,
artistic, passionate, emotional, good company, does not forgive.

Walnut Tree ( the Passion ) -- unrelenting, strange and full of
contrasts, often egotistic, aggressive, noble, broad horizon,
unexpected reactions, spontaneous, unlimited ambition, no flexibility,
difficult and uncommon partner, not always liked but often admired,
ingenious
strategist, very jealous and passionate, no compromise.

Weeping Willow ( the Melancholy ) - likes to be stress free, loves
family life, full of hopes and dreams, attractive, very empathetic,
loves anything beautiful, musically inclined, loves to travel to
exotic places, restless, capricious, honest, can be influenced but
is not easy to live with when pressured, sometimes demanding, good
intuition, suffers in love until they find that one loyal, Steadfast
partner; loves to make others Laugh.

WHAT'S UR NAME MEANS

What's ur name means......... check it out!!
Instructions : What you do is find out what each letter of your name means.

R = You are a social butterfly.
I = You are always smiling and making others smile.
C = You definitely have a partier side in you,don't be shy to show it.
K = You like to try new things.


Then connect all the meanings and it describes YOU. (It's TRUE) & (Isn't it GREAT ??!!)

If you have double or triple letters, just count the meaning once.

A = You can be very quiet when you have something on your mind.
B = You are always cautious when it comes to meeting new people.
C = You definitely have a partier side in you,don't be shy to show it.
D = You have trouble trusting people.
E = You are a very exciting person.
F = Everyone loves you.
G = You have excellent ways of viewing people.
H = You are not judgmental.
I = You are always smiling and making others smile.
J = Jealously
K = You like to try new things.
L = Love is something you deeply believe in.
M = Success comes easily to you.
N = You like to work, but you always want a break.
O = You are very open-minded.
P = You are very friendly and understanding.
Q = You are a hypocrite.
R = You are a social butterfly.
S = You are very broad-minded.
T = You have an attitude, a big one.
U = You feel like you have to equal up to people's standards.
V = You have a very good physique and looks.
W = You like your privacy.
X = You never let people tell you what to do.
Y = You cause a lot of trouble.
Z = You're always fighting with someone.

Digital Scrapbooking - 7 Tips for Beginners

So you have decided to enter the world of digital scrapbooking? There are several great programs for designing digital scrapbook pages. Some of the popular ones are Photoshop, Photoshop Elements and Paint Shop Pro. There are also many other programs specifically for scrapbooking. If you have recently started digital scrapbooking you may feel completely overwhelmed when you load your program but don’t worry with a little patience and practice you can learn how to digital scrapbook.

Here are seven tips for digital scrapbooking beginners.

1- Learn how to crop and resize proportionally. The biggest mistake I have seen with beginners is resizing pictures disproportionately. When you crop or resize your photos you don’t want your photos to get distorted. Tip for Photoshop : Hold down the shift key as you resize and it will keep your photos proportional. Tip for Paint Shop Pro: Hold down the alt key as you drag the corner and it will keep your photo proportional.

2- Learn how to use the layer palette. Learning how to work with layers is the hardest part of learning how to digital scrapbook. Start with working on small projects with just a few layers. Practice moving each layer in front or in back to get the hang of things. If you are using Paint Shop Pro you can just click on the layer to select it. For some people Paint Shop Pro is an easier program to start off with because it is easier to select the layers and move them around. If you are using Photoshop, you will need to look at the layer palette to select the layer you want to move. Tip for working with layers: Name your layers. Go to Layer Properties and type in a name for your layer so you don’t get confused. For example, if you have a green ribbon, name the layer green ribbon instead of Layer 3. Naming your layers really helps if you are working with a lot of layers.

3- Adjust your drop shadows. This is such an easy thing to do. If you use the default settings with Photoshop or Paintshop Pro you may end up with a very heavy drop shadow. This can make your page look overpowered or fuzzy. Adjust the opacity, angle and size of your drop shadow until you get a more natural setting.

4. Learn how to cut images or papers into shapes. One thing that is very fun to do with your scrapbook pages is cutting your pictures or papers into shapes. If you are using Paint Shop Pro use the custom shape tool to create your shape. Then place your photo on it’s own layer. Use the magic wand tool to select the shape. Then look for your photo on your layer palette. Select the photo layer, select inverse and then delete. This will cut your photo into a shape. For Photoshop: Create your custom shape. Then copy and paste your photo. Place it on the layer just above the shape. Click Control G to group your two layers. Then Control E to merge them. That’s it

5. Use Quick Kits. You may find different sites refer to quick kits by different names. Quick kits are easy to use templates. You don’t have to have a lot of experience to use them. You just copy and paste your photos into the templates. They may come with custom shapes or predesigned curvy borders that are easy to use. You do need to understand how to work with layers as well as grouping and merging layers but quick kits have all the hard part done for you.

6-The key to a good page is a good photo. Don’t just take boring photos. Try to think of creative poses or get a great shot of something interesting. Having a good photo to work with will make your page go from boring to outstanding. You want people to look at your page and notice the photos. Here are a few tips for enhancing your photos and making them “pop”. Tip: Try adjusting the curves and the contrast to brighten up your pictures. In Paint Shop Pro to adjust the curves go to Adjust>> Brightness and Contrast>> Curves. To adjust the contrast go to Adjust>> Brightness and Contrast>> Brightness/Contrast. For Photoshop to adjust the curves go to Image>>Adjustments>>>>Curves. To adjust the contrast go to Image>> Adjustments>> Brightness/Contrast.

7- Save your work. Save your layered file. Every time you make a revision save it. If you think you might want to change something save two versions of your work, one with the change and one without it. Sometimes you make so many changes that you can’t get your page back to how you had it. I will sometimes make seven versions of the same page. This way if I don’t like something I can always go back to my original file.

I hope that you have found these tips helpful.

Author: Patty Hone