Simply put, probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for your digestive system. While the word "bacteria" might sound alarming, these microorganisms are actually beneficial and essential for maintaining a healthy balance in your gut. Probiotic supplements contain specific strains of these helpful bacteria, such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, which can provide various health benefits when consumed regularly.
Telos Functional and Integrative Medicine LLC's mission is to provide customized and personalized care for each of our clients. We achieve this by incorporating a systems biology framework into our medical practice. The goal of functional medicine is to address the root causes of each person's sickness to discover how and why an illness develops and to restore health. Functional medicine addresses each person's unique disease indications. Together, with you, we create a dynamic and emergent program focused on your healing and health that is customized, powerful, transformative, and enduring.
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