Another reason why maintaining optimal gut health is so important to our overall health & well-being Typically, in a healthy gut, there is a balance between good bacteria (eg. Probiotic strains such as acidophilis) and bad bacteria (eg. H. Pylori). However, in today’s society, many people are lacking in healthy bacteria. Things that can kill off good bacteria or make the gut environment less conducive to their colonization include antibiotics, other medications, birth control … [Read more...] about Brookline & Needham Acupuncture: Studies show possible link between antibiotic use and Weight-gain