Why Do Some Babies Get Colic?
We now know so much about the bacterial makeup of the gut. We know that there are over 1000 species of bacteria in the colon, yes, even in young babies. When there is a shift in the balance from good to bad bacteria, then there is low grade inflammation in… Continue Reading
Panacea or Just a ‘Big Fad’?
(Reprinted from Newsweek.com, January 4, 2011)
Could something as simple as a probiotic drink stop a colicky baby from crying so much? What about reports that probiotics started during pregnancy can prevent babies from developing asthma?
In response to the increasing number of kid-oriented supplements and foods (including baby formulas,… Continue Reading
