article_snippet.sent: But my doctor explained that mixing healthy poo with my poo - and transferring it back into my bowel mixed with warm water - would give someone's healthy bacteria the chance to fight with my bad bacteria.
article_snippet.sent: The 52-year-old's stools were tested to ensure The 52-year-old's stools were suitable and free from harmful bacteria.
article_snippet.sent: The procedure aims to re-balance the bacteria in the gut, by introducing bacteria from the faeces of healthy people.
article_snippet.sent: Once Len Barnes stools were approved, Ms Barnes' stools were mixed with water and filtered.
article_snippet.sent: but actually it's using healthy gut bacteria to fight off infection. '
article_snippet.sent: Our bowels are packed full of billions of bacteria and these play an important role in maintaining health.'