Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: How Probiotics Can Help Solve the Cancer Problem
What is cancer?…what happens when normal cells become cancerous…different cancers…what causes cancer?…risk factors and protective factors…the effects of tobacco…the role of diet in the development and prevention of cancer… UV radiation…alcohol…the dangers of ionizing radiation…chemicals and other substances…the dangers of Hormone Replacement Therapy and DES…genetics…how is cancer treated?…surgery…the perils of chemotherapy and radiotherapy…laser ablation…what is the Probiotic Solution?…DNA and mutations…unwrapping…probiotics as detoxifiers…as a physical barrier to bacteria…bacteria adherence…the internal politics of the intestines-the good, the bad and the ugly…the toxic battlefield…the species of probiotics in the normal GI tract…what's on the market…why taking probiotics is not a one-time fix…the ongoing war…the need for fresh troops.
Chapter 2: Coronary Heart Disease
What is coronary heart disease?…the number-one killer of both men and women… controllable and uncontrollable risk factors for CHD…what causes coronary heart disease?…how the heart works…angina…atherosclerosis…what is cholesterol- purpose and function?…the crux of the problem...warning signs… how is coronary heart disease treated?… lifestyle changes…appropriate diet…exercise…smoking…medications…the danger s of statins…the advantage of Red Rice Yeast…surgery-not a cure…what is the Probiotic Solution?…the connection between probiotics and low cholesterol…how LDL clogs and HDL cleans…the most effective strains for cholesterol reduction…the key role of bile…how the LR probiotic has decreased total cholesterol by 38 percent…the one-to-two rule…how to lower your risk of CHD by 76 percent...hydrolase for the deconjugation of bile…a special warning to women.
Chapter 3: Why Probiotic Therapy Offers New Hope for Autism
What is autism?…how prevalent is autism?…classical autism-the three types of symptoms…autism spectrum disorders...what causes autism?...genetic predisposition… disruption of early fetal brain development. ..environmental factors…childhood vaccination…the role of diet...how is autism treated?...the lack of a current cure for autism…the prevailing nutritional therapies…the molecular and cellular mechanisms related to autism…the link between autism and immune and inflammatory responses...what is the Probiotic Solution?...the exorphin theory of autism…how probiotics can help repair a leaky gut and repair the GI tract…the relationship between probiotics and enzymes…the therapeutic potential of genomeceuticals…. the role of galactose as a fuel source of beneficial microflora …new research… the Brudnak method of pulsing and rotating probiotics…doses needed to achieve clinical significance…the use of probiotics to reduce ammonia in the blood…detoxifying the body…chelating agents… combating mercury…why probiotics may be the answer…the role of the mer genes in detoxifying mercury…creating casein and gluten free probiotics…different testing systems.
Chapter 4: Alzheimer's Disease
What is Alzheimer's disease?…what causes Alzheimer's disease…the amyloid cascade hypothesis...heavy metal toxicity...the lock-and-key hypothesis of enzyme functionality. ..when the Pac-Man enzyme can no longer eat the substrate...the killer advent of cytoxic plaques...how is Alzheimer's disease diagnosed and treated?...neuropsychological testing... imaging tests...medications...what is the probiotic solution?...the prophylactic and therapeutic benefits of phosphatidyl serine…reducing the accumulation of plaques…mitochondrial dysfunction…excess calcium and signal transduction...probiotics as a calcium stabilizer…the benefits of isoflavones.
Chapter 5: How Probiotics Can Help Counteract the Effects of Lactose Intolerance
What is lactose intolerance?…common symptoms…who is most likely to be lactose intolerant?…what causes lactose intolerance?…Congenital-type lactose intolerance…adult-type lactose intolerance...what is lactose?…the role of lactase…diagnosis of lactose intolerance…the lactose tolerance test …the hydrogen breath test…cautions for infants…the stool acidity test…how is lactose intolerance treated?…good alternatives to straight dairy…hidden sources of lactose…what is the Probiotic Solution?…the function of the beta-gal enzyme...pathogenic feeding frenzies…fresh yogurt…survival rates…the importance of mixing probiotic strains…why resistant strains are not the best answer…optimal delivery systems…when to take probiotics…combining enzymes and probiotics.
Chapter 6: The Probiotics Potential for Diabetes and for Effective Weight Control
What is diabetes?…the two types of diabetes…type II-a major cause of heart disease, kidney disease, stroke, blindness, and early death…the intimate relationship between diabetes and weight control…what causes diabetes?…genetic and lifestyle factors…the role of insulin…the hormone leptin for appetite control… how is diabetes treated?… what is the Probiotic Solution?…the three basic strategies for treating diabetes…reducing glucose absorption in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract…how to have your cake and eat it too…how glucose functions in the body…why probiotics prefer glucose…the relationship to glycogen…the dangers of yeast and E. coli supplementation…excess stored energy and weight gain… accelerating the metabolism of glucose with probiotics.
Chapter 7: Yeast Infections
What are yeast infections?…the fungus Candida....the symptoms...what causes yeast infections?…the impact of lowered immunity… how are yeast infections treated?… over-the-counter products...side-effects-a cost/benefit analysis…what is the probiotic solution?…correcting imbalances in the urogenital system…lowering the pH of the UGS…producing hydrogen peroxide…the role of carbohydrates…controlling sugar in the body…sugar surplus and pathogenic infection…the limitations of yogurt…the "attachment" value of cranberry.
Chapter 8: Why Probiotics Promise Relief from Irritable Bowel Syndrome
What is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?…diagnosing IBS…what causes irritable bowel syndrome?…how the colon works…frequent offenders...how is irritable bowel syndrome treated?…diet…stress management…medications…nutritional supplements…what is the Probiotic Solution?…the gastrointestinal tract and pathogenic bacteria…the healing crisis... enzymatic insufficiencies…the intestines as "a second brain"…treating inflammation…recommended probiotics and prebiotics.
Chapter 9: How Probiotics Can Help Alleviate The Symptoms of Down Syndrome
What is Down syndrome?…how can a diagnosis of Down syndrome be confirmed?… gastrointestinal abnormalities commonly found in people with Down syndrome…the connection with Alzheimer's disease…what causes Down syndrome?…understanding the structure and function of the human chromosome…the importance of maternal age… how is Down syndrome treated?…what is the Probiotic Solution?…how the GI tract works….handling pH balances... immune cell influx and inflammation… absorption problems…cell sociability and insecurities…what can be done?…correcting the pancreatic insufficiency in the small intestine…recommended products…the value of yogurt…probiotics as enzyme suppliers...treating celiac disease...pulsing and rotating for optimal results…new hope for people with Down syndrome.
Chapter 10: Choosing The Best Probiotic Delivery Systems
Why it's all in the delivery…probiotics-ally in the war against disease and infection…changing the public perception about good bacteria…the traditional probiotic delivery system-fermented dairy products…plusses and minuses…what to look for…alternate probiotic delivery systems…how prebiotics add value to a delivery system….recommended prebiotics…the Brudnak Method of pulsing and rotating-the hows and whys…defining the "pulse"…the problem of genetic drift…clinical results with autism…recommended probiotic manufacturers and products…choosing the right probiotic for you-what to look for…where to buy probiotic products.
"The Probiotic Solution is an excellent guide for readers who want to expand their knowledge of probiotics and the new findings emerging from current research."
—Dallas Clouatre, Ph.D., author of The Prostate Miracle and Anti-Fat Nutrients
"As powerful tools in the prevention and treatment of certain conditions, probiotics will play an increasingly important role in human health. The Probiotic Solution highlights one of the most beneficial, science-based nutraceuticals around in a concise, consumer-friendly way. Here's to the "good guys"!"
—Rebecca Madley, Editor, Nutraceuticals World
"The Probiotic Solution offers new and exciting perspectives on probiotics and their potential for improving health. Dr. Brudnak shows an insight into the root causes of many maladies that have largely been ignored by the medical community. The Probiotic Solution explores the symbiotic relationship these friendly bacteria provide in disease prevention and health maintenance."
—James Roza C.N., NOW Foods
A War of Two Worlds-of Good and Evil:
In the Battle for Your Body, Who Is Going to Win?
How to Enroll Probiotics as Your Key Ally in The Campaign
For High Energy, Vigor and Vitality
Many have claimed: "Disease begins in the colon." In The Probiotic Solution, Dr. Mark Brudnak states a greater truth: "Disease begins from an imbalance in the body." Good health is a dance on the tightrope of balance. Lose your balance for long enough—and you plunge toward crisis—if not death. Find and maintain balance—and you can enjoy the fruits of a happy, healthy life. It's the law of nature.
Whatever causes imbalance, causes ill health—be it cancer, heart disease, autism, diabetes or obesity. We are under constant attack from a host of toxins and "bad guys" -bacteria and viruses threatening to overrun and overwhelm us, drag us down. Make the wrong diet choices, refuse to protect yourself—and suffer the consequences.
The Probiotic Solution shows you how to fight back. Just as firefighters use fire to fight fire, you can use good bacteria to fight bad. Those good bacteria are known as probiotics and exist naturally in the human body. Probiotics are your friend and your weapon, your key to good health and your counter-balance against the destructive forces undermining your health.
While popular fermented products like yogurt do contain probiotics, they are not enough to protect us from the levels of toxins we now endure. It would be like pitting peashooters against tanks. Fortunately, powerful "designer" probiotics have now been created, which give you greater, more powerful protection against specific diseases—while enhancing your energy and well being.
But, in this brave new science of probiotics, how do we choose safely, how do we know what to use and when? The Probiotic Solution gives you the keys to the probiotic kingdom—showing you how best to take advantage of "nature's best-kept secret for radiant health" —and continue to thrive whatever the challenges you face.
Mark A. Brudnak, Ph.D., N.D., is the author of over 40 peer-reviewed scientific and trade journal articles and is recognized worldwide as a leading expert and speaker in the areas of probiotics, enzymes, and functional carbohydrates. A board-certified naturopath, Brudnak has been involved with the natural products industry for over 15 years and has worked with numerous companies and universities in the development of cutting-edge nutritional products.