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How Yogurt Heals
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Heal infections
Yogurt is one of those wonderful foods that have antibacterial qualities. The good kind of bacteria in yogurt destroys disease-causing harmful bacteria. In addition, at least seven natural antibiotics have been found in yogurt, and there may be more that haven’t yet been isolated.
Calcium for the lactose intolerant
People who cannot digest milk are called “lactose intolerant,” meaning they lack an enzyme to digest lactose (milk sugar). The natural bacteria in yogurt digests some of the milk sugar, breaking it down so that those who are lactose intolerant can eat it without discomfort.
If you have a hard time digesting milk, yogurt is your answer. Yogurt can provide 35% of your needed daily requirement of calcium with each 8-oz. serving. Three servings a day of yogurt take care of it all. Or include yogurt with other calcium-rich foods such as orange juice, sardines, anchovies, greens and beans during the course of the day and you will get all the calcium you need. Calcium is essential for strong bones and teeth and is particularly necessary to prevent osteoporosis.
Fights diarrhea and constipation
Your digestive system depends on a complex balance of bacteria that can be easily thrown off by diet, illness or medication like antibiotics. Yogurt brings your system into balance by providing the right kind of bacteria. This means that it will heal a case of diarrhea—or constipation! Yogurt can perform two seemingly opposite functions because its healing magic lies in the fact that it returns your system to balance.
Boost your immune system
Eating yogurt stimulates the action of powerful components of your immune system. Joseph Scimeca, Ph.D., a nutrition researcher at Kraft General Foods, Inc., explains that natural immune system “killer cells” roam the body and attack tumors or viruses whenever they encounter them. Eating two cups of yogurt a day has been shown to increase the production of interferon proteins—which are the first line of defense to viruses, parasites and tumors made by your immune system—by up to five times the normal rate.
Prevent and help cure yeast infections
Taking antibiotics is sometimes necessary to cure a bacterial infection, but antibiotics can also kill off the “good” bacteria that we need in our bodies. Anytime you take antibiotics, it’s a good idea to also eat yogurt to replenish the “good guys”.
One of the most common side effects of this antibiotic “kill-off” is yeast infections in women.
Fight cancer
The same helpful bacteria that bring your digestive system into balance and fight off harmful bacteria seem to prevent colon cancer as well. Studies conducted by researchers in Boston, indicate that the acidophilus culture helps suppress the type of enzymes that start the cancer process.
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