Finally -- Probiotics Becoming More Popular

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mducroz — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:45:31 GMT

I have been taking Dr Mercola probiatics and only take one a day. I am wondering how many can you take in a day. I saw that someone was taking two or three. I would also like some

information on taking krill oil.

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Carol M — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 21:01:43 GMT

The best probiotic that I have found is a full-spectrum probiotic, not just the one or two that this one provides. I use one that has 8 different probiotics, and also has enzymes and Jerusalem artichoke included, which is a food for the probiotics (acts as a pre-biotic). It was developed by Viktoras Kulvinskas (co-founder of Hippocrates Health Center) and - food scientist Dr. Khem Shahani - http://tinyurl.com/6gzqa

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kefirgal — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 17:58:27 GMT

Natural (not the powder kind) real-live kefir grains are the only way to go for getting the best kefir to drink. Once you obtain the grains they'll grow and you can share w/ friends and family, you never need to obtain more. Gotta have my kefir/banana smoothie every day. Kefir is a great natural probiotic.

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boo boo — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 16:22:21 GMT

I have been having some digestive issues for more than six months now, and have tried a couple of different probiotics (Super Digestive Enzymes from Twinlabs recommended by Dr. Allen Spreen at HSI, and Primal Defense recommended by the Naturopathic Doctor). Can someone, anyone, tell my why probiotics would cause my digestive problems and heartburn to worsen? Even acidophilus does not set well with me.

Anyone??

Please email me at debskitchen2003@yahoo.com if you have answers. My ND and I are totally baffled by this.

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4Hand Healthy — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 15:39:02 GMT

I've been making and drinking my own plain milk kefir since April and my energy levels soared,not to mention the good it does to my digestion. My wife can't take the plain so she makes a smoothie with organic strawberries or peaches and sweetens(just a little) with raw honey .Mmmmmmm Good!

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jamiesamuelsmom — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 15:10:29 GMT

I agree about the probiotic activity being guaranteed throughout the production process. So many are just labelled with "x number of bacteria at the time of manufacture." The ones we use actually guarantee live delivery of the microflora to the colon, so they go one step further than most products. And they have given us the results we were not seeing with other brands. My husband actually stopped snoring on these, something that was not accomplished even with surgery. You can buy them here: www.shaklee.net/.../Optiflora

Jen

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JagLady — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 01:49:45 GMT

The very best probiotics that I have found that really works for me is the Complete Probiotics offered through Dr. Mercola. Before using this product, I had problems with gastrointestinal problems, indigestion, and diarrhea after eating certain foods. I also had acid reflux. I now take 2 capsules of the Probiotics about 30 minutes before mealtimes and since taking these wonderful capsules have not had anymore problems. I feel that I'm digesting my foods much better now than ever before. I highly recommend this product. I'm also taking Dr. Mercola's Whole Food Multi-Vitamin and Purple Defense to nourish my immune system. My husband recently came down with a cold (when he comes down with a cold, I usually get one too - this time, I didn't even have a sniffle!!!). He was so surprised that now he is on these formulas too!!! Thank you, Dr. Mercola, for these wonderful products.

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stinger890 — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:04:15 GMT

Joseph - What about coconut kefir?? I make it often, and it is easy to make.

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OrganicLoveBug — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:01:07 GMT

My wife and children Crave their probiotics everyday. The kids ask for it when there feeling sluggish. My wife sells the Miessence In-Liven probiotice and even though I really don't like takeing it, when I'm sick there is nothing that picks me up more than that. Good work Dr M. My wife makes me read alot of your articles as I'm the world biggest sceptic and seeing 3 party information to what she tells me is really hearting to me personally.

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stinger890 — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 17:58:04 GMT

Joseph here. - - - I make coconut kefir. It is delicious and very easy to make. Any info on this??

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Skupe — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 12:59:51 GMT

Making Kombucha is really easy. Get a mushroom from a friend who already makes it and then follow the directions in the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon, Pres of the Weston A. Price Foundation.

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EQ — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 10:27:53 GMT

Just a comment for the geeks out there:

Remember the mitichlorians in Star Wars? The second they introduced those into the series, I immediately thought of probiotics. The good guy organisms could make you a powerful Jedi, and overgrowth of the bad guy organisms could turn you into a Sith.

May the Force be with you!

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Tom amp Judy Scarborough — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:57:58 GMT

Up to 90% of you imune system is controlled by your digestive system. Probiotics in todays world are VERY important because of the low quality food available to day.. You will never learn this from the General Health Comumity. A company located in Utah (Forevergreen) has first class probiotics. May take some looking to find a Distributor, but you will sure benifit health wise.

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NieeMA — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:24:04 GMT

Namaste

I love the fact that probiotics have become trusted and looked up to.

Now, I would love to see people learn to make it on their own.

My husband Jan takes a stock pot and adds a couple of gallons of raw cows milk from our local farmer...who is as organic as you can get!) You can use whole milk from anywhere, we like our raw milk.

He then takes the milk and brings it to a hot temperature and then lets it cool down to room temp.

Then he adds a tablespoon of yogurt from the last batch...( if you are starting out, get a plain yogurt with LIVE ACTIVE CULTURES) Lazy and dead do not work.

After adding the tablespoon he fills the jar...usally an old pickle size jar and closes the lid.

He then puts the jars into hot water from the tap and lets it sit there for a few hours. He checks it once or twice but for the most part he leaves it alone.

After it has become thick and good we put them into the refrigerator and that is that.

If there is a time when the process does not work, he takes a couple of capsule from the fridge and put them in with the works. It purkes it right up and we go back to our wonderful batches.

I love to drink a drink in the morning using his yogurt and milk. some times I add apple juice or apples or what ever you want to put in there. It is a smoothy I guess. One thing I learned to do that I love...I add a pinch of Himalayan Sea Salt I grind form chunks ( that is the only way to buy it, it costs less. Or go to a Pakistani or Hindu store and ask for Sea Salt and make sure to ask where it comes from. If they say it is not Himalayan ask if it comes from one of the other mountain ranges close by...same horse different saddle.

Ok, I could go on and on, but I hope that helps to get us all just a bit closer to leaving the yogurt brand names alone and trusting our own ability to go back to natural.

Keifer milk is good too!

Healthy New Year

NieeMA

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Sheila C — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:50:55 GMT

No matter how much good flora you produce by taking probiotics, according to Dr. Mercola, optimum levels are 85% good flora and 15% bad flora. You will still have yeast issues. As I believe it is the bad flora combined with mercury which inbeds in your tissues that causes a host of problems. Specifically cold feet and hands, can't sleep through the night, dark bags under your eyes. Probiotics are not going to work unless you have replaced your amalgam fillings and reduced your exposure to mercury and other heavy metals. Good luck with that one! Recently Christmas lights were tested and you would not believe the high levels of lead in those. Detoxify your body.