In 2008 a gastroenterologist in Minnesota discovered that he was able to cure one of his patients of a destructive Clostridium difficile infection by transplanting healthy bacteria from her husband’s gut into hers. Clostridium difficile, more commonly known as C. diff, is a bacterial infection that can cause severe diarrhea and inflammation of the colon, but within hours after the beneficial bacteria was transplanted into her colon, the woman’s C. diff infection disappeared—along with her symptoms.

No, it’s not science fiction, just an emerging field of real science that continues to amaze doctors, scientists, and just about everyone in the health care community. And at the heart of it all is something that can’t even be seen with the naked eye—the trillions of microscopic bacteria that have been living in your gut since the day you were born.

The human digestive tract is where more than 70 percent of the body’s natural immune defenses are found. That means it plays a vital role in preserving overall health, and study after study has shown that the good bacteria (called probiotics) can help prevent everything from digestive problems such as irritable bowel and constipation to inflammation-related conditions such as asthma and allergies. Not only that, but the variations between one person’s gut environment and the next can make a big difference when it comes to whether or not they are more prone to certain diseases or conditions throughout life.

While this comes as no surprise to natural health experts—who have been touting the benefits of probiotics and a balanced gut for years—their hope is that it will increase awareness about the benefits of taking a daily probiotic supplement at every age in order to promote lifelong health.

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The gift of vibrant health is one that everyone deserves, and ReNew Life founder Brenda Watson believes in helping people worldwide get the tools they need to live healthier every day. Recently Brenda donated several cases of Ultimate Flora probiotics to a friend, who delivered them to more than a hundred kids in need at Danita’s Children orphanage in Haiti. The effort was part of a mission organized in conjunction with All Children’s Hospital in Tampa to set up a medical clinic for residents of Haiti and the surrounding area. Below are some photos from the trip.

Founded in 1999 by Danita Estrella, Danita’s Children Hope for Haiti Children’s Center provides for “the development of a child’s whole being—physically, spiritually, emotionally and academically”. What began as a single building with just over a dozen kids now includes a school that educates nearly 550 children, a church with a congregation of more than 500 members, and a meal program that provides more than 18,000 meals each month to those in need.

Research has shown that the foundation for optimal well being begins in the gut with a healthy balance of intestinal bacteria, but certain lifestyle factors can have a significant impact on that healthy balance—resulting in poor digestive function and a breakdown in overall health. Daily probiotics can help replenish good bacteria in the digestive tract and restore needed balance to the body.

Visit Danita’s Children online today to learn more or to find out how you can get involved.

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