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Saturday, April 18, 2015

P is For Probiotics

The theme for the
A-Z Challenge is
Aging into Longevity

Probiotics are
"friendly microor-
ganisms."  These are
the good guys and
especially as one ages
these should be kept
in the great majority.

Here's something to think about; we cannot live with
out probiotics. They help us digest food in both the
small and large intestines.

They play a huge role in our immunity as they
directly drive out the bad guys and secrete substances
used by the immune system.  Now, get the connection:
keep working, working, working on a powerful
immune system and you'll have no colds or flu.

I've really been hard hitting already on probiotics....
with the kombucha and the fermented foods. I know
mostly this is boring crap but I'll tell you what is
more boring.......growing old and not feeling well
and being a burden to your loved ones.

I wish I could communicate to you, the pure joy
of old age.  It's such a special time and it's usually
very short. Make it the best dang part of your
whole life.
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34 comments:

  1. RiverApril 18, 2015 at 2:42 AM

    Yoghurt is a great source of probiotics too, especially natural greek yoghurt without the sugars and flavourings. I eat a lot of yoghurt in the summer, less in winter, but my immune system is boosted with daily malt extract and cod liver oil. (Great options if, like me, you don't fancy fermented products).

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  2. joehApril 18, 2015 at 5:17 AM

    Big fan of plain Greek yogurt.

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    1. ManzanitaApril 19, 2015 at 12:05 PM

      joeh
      A good pick-me- up too. I hear that is one of the best.

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  3. ManzanitaApril 18, 2015 at 5:18 AM

    River
    You're right on to all the good stuff for health. My neighbors have goats and I help milk once in a while in exchange for the prize-winning raw milk. It has become almost impossible to find and it makes the best yoghurt or yogurt. (Take your pick). One really has to scrounge these days to remain healthy. I'd do anything for a little fresh raw milk...... clean out the goat pens too. Isn't it odd that the things we used to take for granted have now become more precious than money.

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  4. AlanaApril 18, 2015 at 6:10 AM

    I take probiotics daily. I've actually had two doctors recommend to me that I take them.

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    1. ManzanitaApril 19, 2015 at 12:04 PM

      Alana
      Oh good, I mean good that the doctors recomment you take probiotics. A point for allopahic medicine.

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  5. Al PenwasserApril 18, 2015 at 6:32 AM

    It is my goal to keep banging around this world as long as I can. While I don't want the "Physical Al" to deteriorate, as long as I have "Mental Al" I'll be fine.
    Wait, that doesn't sound right.

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    1. ManzanitaApril 19, 2015 at 12:02 PM

      Al
      If not, that's how far gone I am. It makes perfect sense to me.
      I'm glad you are still banging around and making us laugh.

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  6. klahanieApril 18, 2015 at 6:36 AM

    Hey Manzanita,

    I need more probiotics in my life. A bit more friendly bacteria, as such.

    You see, I have been exhausted and the medical folks have not pinpointed what's wrong with me via blood tests. Still, I'm getting better. So much so that I only just realised that you are doing that dreaded alphabet challenge! :)

    Take care, my lovely friend.

    Gary :)

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    1. ManzanitaApril 19, 2015 at 11:59 AM

      Klahanie
      Surprise. I've been thinking about you lately and I dropped in to see if you are back to your smiling posts.

      Too bad you needed a blood test to figure out the post angle. hahaha But the exhaustion is always serious and I've been there a few times, too. Ya gotta "buck up' because a lot of your fans await for thee.

      Sorry I let you down and am doing the dreaded A-Z again. It's addictive. I can't help myself. Ha

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  7. Pat HattApril 18, 2015 at 7:08 AM

    I don't know how much of them I get as I tried a few different types of pills and they sent me to the loo haha so hmmmm

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    1. ManzanitaApril 19, 2015 at 11:46 AM

      Pat
      I just proved I am not a writer as I had to go back and read this post to see what I had written. It probably did not come out clear (of course not) but I meant all things that act as a probiotic. One can swallow the pills but I mostly take and had meant the fermented foods and drinks that are the natural probiotics. You, my dear young friend, most likely have a steady flow of the good bacteria simply becaue of your sparkling yiouth.

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  8. Holy Ghost WriterApril 18, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    I have learned you need them as you get older

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    1. ManzanitaApril 19, 2015 at 11:38 AM

      Holy Ghost
      Yes, so good as we get older and we can punch Mr. Gas in his fat gut as he follows us. Ha

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  9. liz youngApril 18, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    My body reacts best to a diet of homemade foods and probiotics didn't make much difference. Each of us finds our own way in our later years.

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    1. ManzanitaApril 19, 2015 at 11:35 AM

      lizy-expat-writer
      Oh yes, food is our true medicine and if we follow a good and natural diet, we are getting all the probiotics we need.

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  10. Arkansas PattiApril 18, 2015 at 12:30 PM

    I give the pills to Callie which is supposed to help with her UTIs and rely on yogurt in smoothies for me. You are so right, old age is high maintenance but the results are worth it. Wish I were as dedicated and in as great shape as you. You set the bar high.

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    1. ManzanitaApril 19, 2015 at 11:32 AM

      Patti
      Thanks. I think you are the one who leads the pack. Often I feel I may talk a good talk and then fall off the wagon. The turnip wagon, haha

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  11. AdamApril 18, 2015 at 2:15 PM

    I love the concept of good bacteria

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    1. ManzanitaApril 19, 2015 at 11:30 AM

      Adam
      Strange because we usually think of baceria as beig bad.

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  12. mail4roseyApril 18, 2015 at 3:11 PM

    I never want to be a burden to my family. You're right to search for ways to maintain that high quality of life, and I am doing that more and more here too.

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    1. ManzanitaApril 19, 2015 at 11:29 AM

      Rosey
      You are still the "spring chicken" but.........always worthy of consideration. Most of my relatives just got old and died. No lingering in a nursing home or hospital. That's the way,

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    2. mail4roseyApril 20, 2015 at 5:43 AM

      I'm not springing. I'm going to be 45 in June. ;)

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    3. ManzanitaApril 20, 2015 at 4:07 PM

      Kiddo
      45 sounds pretty springy to me. lol

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  13. Su-sieee! MacApril 18, 2015 at 3:56 PM

    Big cheers for good bacteria. Rah! Rah! Rah!

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    1. ManzanitaApril 19, 2015 at 11:25 AM

      Susie
      Wait, I'll get my pom poms out and join you. lol

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  14. Susan KaneApril 18, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    Probiotics have been a big part of my life in this past decade or so. Go! Good bacteria! Go!

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    1. ManzanitaApril 19, 2015 at 11:24 AM

      Susan
      Right. Probiotics kinds go with aging and we all have a tendency to do that.

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  15. RobinApril 19, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    I'm not sure when I first heard about probiotics... but I'm a believer.

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  16. ManzanitaApril 19, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    Robin
    I know. With me too.... I had never heard the word and then suddenly we couldn't live without them.

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  17. Hilary Melton-ButcherApril 19, 2015 at 3:44 PM

    Hi Manzanita .. I use plain yoghurt and lots of fresh veg and fruit .. and just look after myself .. but I heed your words .. cheers Hilary

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  18. ManzanitaApril 19, 2015 at 6:21 PM

    Hilary
    You always impress me with your knowledge of nutrition and good health. Here's to yoghurt.

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  19. ZaraApril 20, 2015 at 2:07 PM

    Manzi, my dear, hello!! I'm sorry to have missed many posts of yours by the moment, but i will read each one!
    First, i wanted to ask where to get probiotics, and then i see it's in yogurt! We eat yogurt almost daily as we have an electrical yogurt-maker, so i feel relieved and glad we are already well filled with probiotics! ))
    Hugs to you and have a beautiful new week!

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  20. Eat To LiveApril 20, 2015 at 6:20 PM

    As soon as I get finished with this Clinton's, I'm going to start on some probiotics.

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