Microbiological therapy

Treatment with probiotics and prebiotics, along with dietary adjustments that include the use of minerals and vitamins following a diagnostic stool test. 

Administration of microorganisms, bacteria, viruses, fungi, and their components or metabolic byproducts. These were already used in the 19th century to boost the immune system. After this therapy fell into obscurity, it was initially used in complementary medicine as a means of regulating microbial balance. In the meantime, therapy with probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics has become established in many areas of medicine and is supported by scientific studies.

Indications include, for example, gastrointestinal diseases such as ulcerative colitis and irritable bowel syndrome; due to its immunomodulatory effects, it is also used for allergic conditions or other chronic diseases; when applied topically, it is used for the vaginal flora; and currently, it is also used externally in dermatology, e.g., for the treatment of atopic dermatitis, hay fever, asthma, food allergies, infectious diseases (vaginal, urological, and dermatological),lactose intolerance, and rheumatic conditions. 

Caution: Autoimmune diseases, unexplained fever, immunodeficiencies