Guest guest Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Hi everyone, I haven't posted on here for months! My kombucha production has been incredibly successful due to the help of lovely people on this site...again, thank you. I have 2 large platter wideth scobies now that are 2-3inches thick! If anyone in this group lives in Melbourne and wants some scoby and starter, let me know...happy to share, as the scobies are taking up too much space in my deep bowls, and kombucha production is particularly quick as we head twds summer One little trick I learned as a result of going away on holidays recently for a couple of weeks. I put extra sugar in my kombucha tea to keep the scobies happy whilst I was absent - the tea was particularly sweet. When I went to bottle the tea about 3wks later, it was perfection!!! So that's what I do now when I'm away for 2+ weeks. Scoby & Fran are happy! Question: A friend of mind who stopped brewing kombucha recently told me her reason was because she thought it was causing an iron deficiency in her blood. The only change in her diet over a period of time, she said, was the kombucha. Wanted to know if it does cause an iron deficiency. Does anyone know? I asked if it was b/c she felt lethargic, and perhaps she should drink more water when drinking kombucha, but she said she had a blood test, and her iron was really low, and she didn't think it was b/c she hadn't been drinking adequate water. Help please? Thanks, Fran (Melbourne, Australia) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 WOW!!! I just had blood work done and my doctor stated my iron is REALLY LOW!! I havent suffered with iron deficiency in more than 10 years. Just started a year or so ago with kombucha. I do hope it isnt the reason why my iron is low, and if it is, if i take iron supplements will that compensate??? I'd hate to have to stop drinking it- I HAVE 2 hotels going and the 'tea' is ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!!!! From: Franipeni <franipeni@...> Subject: re: iron deficiency kombucha tea Date: Monday, November 16, 2009, 7:14 PM  Hi everyone, I haven't posted on here for months! My kombucha production has been incredibly successful due to the help of lovely people on this site...again, thank you. I have 2 large platter wideth scobies now that are 2-3inches thick! If anyone in this group lives in Melbourne and wants some scoby and starter, let me know...happy to share, as the scobies are taking up too much space in my deep bowls, and kombucha production is particularly quick as we head twds summer One little trick I learned as a result of going away on holidays recently for a couple of weeks. I put extra sugar in my kombucha tea to keep the scobies happy whilst I was absent - the tea was particularly sweet. When I went to bottle the tea about 3wks later, it was perfection!! ! So that's what I do now when I'm away for 2+ weeks. Scoby & Fran are happy! Question: A friend of mind who stopped brewing kombucha recently told me her reason was because she thought it was causing an iron deficiency in her blood. The only change in her diet over a period of time, she said, was the kombucha. Wanted to know if it does cause an iron deficiency. Does anyone know? I asked if it was b/c she felt lethargic, and perhaps she should drink more water when drinking kombucha, but she said she had a blood test, and her iron was really low, and she didn't think it was b/c she hadn't been drinking adequate water. Help please? Thanks, Fran (Melbourne, Australia) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 In message <hdspsh+c7gbeGroups> you wrote: > I put extra sugar in my kombucha tea to keep the scobies happy whilst > I was absent - the tea was particularly sweet. When I went to bottle the > tea about 3wks later, it was perfection!!! Fantastic, Fran! Thanks for sharing that insight. It sounds good advice for keeping the culture happy as well! > Question: A friend of mind who stopped brewing kombucha recently told me > her reason was because she thought it was causing an iron deficiency in > her blood. The only change in her diet over a period of time, she said, > was the kombucha. Wanted to know if it does cause an iron deficiency. > Does anyone know? http://allthingshealth.wordpress.com/2008/10/16/kombucha/ Kombucha « All Things Health On above site Kombucha is mentioned and the possibility that through too much consumption mineral deficiencies could occur. That particular person found that 8 oz daily was a good amount for her, that didn't seem to cause too much loss. |As to myself, I have always been a bit on the anaemic side (especially having had 6 children - I always needed a lot of iron boost). Yet, I drink a lot of Kombucha and Kefir every day now, and I don't seem to have this problem these days, on the contrary, the Kombucha seems to give me extra vigour. Every person is different and reacts to things like Kombucha in different ways. I have read that too much water consumption a day (more than 2 litres) can be dangerous and cause demineralisation .... So, my advice: Everything in moderation is a good standard to live by (unless you have specific health issues, of course!) Blessings, Margret:-) -- +------------------ Minstrel@... --------------------+ http://www.newlifederby.org.uk http://www.therpc.f9.co.uk/family/scobygrow/home.html http://bavarianminstrel.wordpress.com creation.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Well, hello, i did not see anyone write to you on this yet , but I wish to know...I am older and my Iron is good, just had blood test, and been drinking KT for over 25 years. So.. start using cast iron pans, and start eating iron rich foods!! mmm.. lots of good berries..right now! Peace, Jahjet / I would not take iron pills ! / ________________________________ From: E. Beckford <Sony3804@...> kombucha tea Sent: Mon, November 16, 2009 6:47:50 PM Subject: Re: re: iron deficiency  WOW!!! I just had blood work done and my doctor stated my iron is REALLY LOW!! I havent suffered with iron deficiency in more than 10 years. Just started a year or so ago with kombucha. I do hope it isnt the reason why my iron is low, and if it is, if i take iron supplements will that compensate?? ? I'd hate to have to stop drinking it- I HAVE 2 hotels going and the 'tea' is ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!!! ! From: Franipeni <franipenioptusnet (DOT) com.au> Subject: re: iron deficiency kombucha tea Date: Monday, November 16, 2009, 7:14 PM  Hi everyone, I haven't posted on here for months! My kombucha production has been incredibly successful due to the help of lovely people on this site...again, thank you. I have 2 large platter wideth scobies now that are 2-3inches thick! If anyone in this group lives in Melbourne and wants some scoby and starter, let me know...happy to share, as the scobies are taking up too much space in my deep bowls, and kombucha production is particularly quick as we head twds summer One little trick I learned as a result of going away on holidays recently for a couple of weeks. I put extra sugar in my kombucha tea to keep the scobies happy whilst I was absent - the tea was particularly sweet. When I went to bottle the tea about 3wks later, it was perfection!! ! So that's what I do now when I'm away for 2+ weeks. Scoby & Fran are happy! Question: A friend of mind who stopped brewing kombucha recently told me her reason was because she thought it was causing an iron deficiency in her blood. The only change in her diet over a period of time, she said, was the kombucha. Wanted to know if it does cause an iron deficiency. Does anyone know? I asked if it was b/c she felt lethargic, and perhaps she should drink more water when drinking kombucha, but she said she had a blood test, and her iron was really low, and she didn't think it was b/c she hadn't been drinking adequate water. Help please? Thanks, Fran (Melbourne, Australia) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Hi Margret, Many thanks for your helpful response to my enquiry about kombucha & iron deficiency. I have fwded the information onto my friend. Warm regards, Fran > > > I put extra sugar in my kombucha tea to keep the scobies happy whilst > > I was absent - the tea was particularly sweet. When I went to bottle the > > tea about 3wks later, it was perfection!!! > > Fantastic, Fran! Thanks for sharing that insight. It sounds good advice > for keeping the culture happy as well! > > > Question: A friend of mind who stopped brewing kombucha recently told me > > her reason was because she thought it was causing an iron deficiency in > > her blood. The only change in her diet over a period of time, she said, > > was the kombucha. Wanted to know if it does cause an iron deficiency. > > Does anyone know? > > http://allthingshealth.wordpress.com/2008/10/16/kombucha/ Kombucha « All Things Health > > On above site Kombucha is mentioned and the possibility that through too > much consumption mineral deficiencies could occur. That particular person > found that 8 oz daily was a good amount for her, that didn't seem to cause > too much loss. > |As to myself, I have always been a bit on the anaemic side (especially > having had 6 children - I always needed a lot of iron boost). > > Yet, I drink a lot of Kombucha and Kefir every day now, and I don't seem to > have this problem these days, on the contrary, the Kombucha seems to > give me extra vigour. > > Every person is different and reacts to things like Kombucha in different > ways. > I have read that too much water consumption a day (more than 2 litres) can be > dangerous and cause demineralisation .... > > So, my advice: Everything in moderation is a good standard to live by > (unless you have specific health issues, of course!) > > Blessings, > > Margret:-) > -- > +------------------ Minstrel@... --------------------+ > http://www.newlifederby.org.uk > http://www.therpc.f9.co.uk/family/scobygrow/home.html > http://bavarianminstrel.wordpress.com > creation.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Hi Jahjet, Thanks for your response to my enquiry Margret did response prior to your response, and it was helpful, too. It's good to know that your iron has not been affected by the kombucha. I have passed your information onto my friend. Warm regards, Fran > > From: Franipeni <franipenioptusnet (DOT) com.au> > Subject: re: iron deficiency > kombucha tea > Date: Monday, November 16, 2009, 7:14 PM > > Â > > Hi everyone, > > I haven't posted on here for months! > My kombucha production has been incredibly successful due to the help of lovely people on this site...again, thank you. > I have 2 large platter wideth scobies now that are 2-3inches thick! If anyone in this group lives in Melbourne and wants some scoby and starter, let me know...happy to share, as the scobies are taking up too much space in my deep bowls, and kombucha production is particularly quick as we head twds summer > > One little trick I learned as a result of going away on holidays recently for a couple of weeks. I put extra sugar in my kombucha tea to keep the scobies happy whilst I was absent - the tea was particularly sweet. When I went to bottle the tea about 3wks later, it was perfection!! ! So that's what I do now when I'm away for 2+ weeks. Scoby & Fran are happy! > > Question: A friend of mind who stopped brewing kombucha recently told me her reason was because she thought it was causing an iron deficiency in her blood. The only change in her diet over a period of time, she said, was the kombucha. Wanted to know if it does cause an iron deficiency. Does anyone know? > I asked if it was b/c she felt lethargic, and perhaps she should drink more water when drinking kombucha, but she said she had a blood test, and her iron was really low, and she didn't think it was b/c she hadn't been drinking adequate water. > Help please? > Thanks, Fran (Melbourne, Australia) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Hi there, Has anyone had iron deficiency (small red blood cells) as a complication of degrading achalasia? Thanks, Faith Sent from my iPod On May 11, 2012, at 16:08, " ek.lynn " <sanjoora@...> wrote: > Hi , > I am in the LA Area but am not currently seeing a gastro for follow up. I had by surgery at UCLA, but my surgeon has since left there so I am temporarily winging it. If I remember correctly you had surgery at USC. They should be following up with you for a while and then prehaps they can refer you on to someone. > > What part of LA are you in? I'm in the South Bay area. > > Best, > Lynn > > > > > > This board is a fabtastic gift to all of us who have achalasia. Thanks to everyone for the great input, so helpful to those of us new to this disease. I need help finding a gastroenterologist in Los Angeles who is well familiar and has experince traeting achalasia patients. Anyone have any recommendations? Anyone on here from LA? Would love to talk with you. One would think there would be a specialist here, but after seeing three gastro doctors and getting the diagnosis wrong, I really need to find a doctor who can follow up with me since I had the HM in April. Thanks thanks thanks!!! > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Yes, I take daily iron supplements. Does anyone know the connection between A and iron deficiency? Santa Fe, NM  ________________________________ From: Faith Weiss <weissf@...> " achalasia " <achalasia > Sent: Friday, May 11, 2012 3:16 PM Subject: Iron deficiency  Hi there, Has anyone had iron deficiency (small red blood cells) as a complication of degrading achalasia? Thanks, Faith Sent from my iPod On May 11, 2012, at 16:08, " ek.lynn " <sanjoora@...> wrote: > Hi , > I am in the LA Area but am not currently seeing a gastro for follow up. I had by surgery at UCLA, but my surgeon has since left there so I am temporarily winging it. If I remember correctly you had surgery at USC. They should be following up with you for a while and then prehaps they can refer you on to someone. > > What part of LA are you in? I'm in the South Bay area. > > Best, > Lynn > > > > > > This board is a fabtastic gift to all of us who have achalasia. Thanks to everyone for the great input, so helpful to those of us new to this disease. I need help finding a gastroenterologist in Los Angeles who is well familiar and has experince traeting achalasia patients. Anyone have any recommendations? Anyone on here from LA? Would love to talk with you. One would think there would be a specialist here, but after seeing three gastro doctors and getting the diagnosis wrong, I really need to find a doctor who can follow up with me since I had the HM in April. Thanks thanks thanks!!! > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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