Probiotics-friendly bacteria-are the cornerstone of any successful health program because they restore a healthy balance between friendly and bad bacteria in the intestinal tract, a balance that is critical for the health of the entire body. Probiotics For Dummies features 20 probiotic recipes, and sheds light on the extraordinary benefits of probiotics. It also gives readers a step-by-step plan for infusing probiotics into their diet, as well as: Improving the health in the GI tract Alleviating allergies and asthma Restoring reproductive and urinary tracts Bolstering the immune system against disease Enhancing weight loss Fighting aging Introducing probiotics to family and children Keeping beneficial bacteria happy with Prebiotics (non-digestible foods that help good bacteria grow and flourish)