A CTV News story about a Canadian Research Study reported that taking a probiotic supplement each day has been seen to improve symptoms of anxiety in individuals who suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. This research came out of a Toronto university research team headed up by A. Venket Rao, based on a 60 day study that showed a measurable decrease in the subject's symptoms of anxiety.

First as a starter, for those who are not usually aware of natural health products, What is a probiotic? Basically it is a natural health supplement that contains live bacteria - like Lactobacillus or Bifidobacteria. R-Gardens L. Salivarius is such a product that will help to sustain the beneficial bacteria that are found in each of us. This bacteria in the digestive tract , enhances our immune system and crowds out bad bacteria.

But what the U of T. team were most excited to find was that, the two month program of regular probiotics supplement also showed positive results in managing disorders such as anxiety and depression. Unlike conventional medicines, which can trigger many unwanted side effects, probiotics offer a safe, convenient alternative to manage these problems. They have published their documentation in the journal BioMed Central.

Their study was conducted on people with Chronic fatigue syndrome which shows other signs including persistent fatigue and for a large group - sleep difficulties, depression & anxiety.

Likely what directed them to examine probiotics originally was that subjects with CFS are also often afflicted with digestive disorders often connected with the reduced presence of good bacteria in the body. Natural health advocates have used probotics to aid digestion for a long time. Because the healthy bacteria present in the probiotic supplements will help the body push out the bad bacteria in the body and this bad bacteria has already been linked to an increase in depression and other mood problems, the researchers feel that bacteria levels may influence our behavior.

The group given probiotics regularly demonstrated greater levels of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacteria and this matched to a significant reduction in anxiety signs in the group. These patients also demonstrated digestive improvements such as a drop in bloating, gas and inflammation.

"The findings are huge," said study co-author Alison C. Bested, who continued state that the study subjects felt calmer and were better able to cope with their illness, slept better and showed less symptoms of anxiety.

Anna Ruth works at Whole Earth Health, which sells RGarden's L Salivarius. Like Inner Garden Flora, Lactobacillus salivarius is an all natural probiotic bacteria forumlated by RGarden and available for sale at Whole Earth Health along with other outstanding natural health supplements.

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