Guest guest Posted February 7, 2001 Report Share Posted February 7, 2001 Very good point, Cheryl - I'd like some clarity on this, as O's have such digestive troubles! ----Original Message Follows---- From: Cheryl Baker Reply- "' '" Subject: RE: Acidophilus Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2001 12:21:00 -1000 Hi , You said: the only one in the world with a patent pending because it guarantees the live flora actually reaches the small and large intestine. Most other products don't have much live flora by the time you take it out of the bottle, and if they do, it gets killed in stomach acid.* * * * * * * Doesn't Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE) do the same thing as the Optiflora and as well? Aloha CB Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2001 Report Share Posted February 7, 2001 I am assuming the Grapefruit Seed Extract or Optiflora help the friendly bacteria in the intestines. If I am correct in that assumption, how do these products compare to the Blood Type Pro-biotics from Dr. Dadamo? Are there better products out there that do a better job of "reaching the intestines alive"? Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2001 Report Share Posted June 7, 2001 Just received this from Kirkman's about acidophilus and lactose. RE: acidophilus Acidophillus does not need Lactose to survive. The organisms can be grown and freeze dried to survive very well without lactose. The media our products are cultured on is inulin from the chickory root. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2001 Report Share Posted September 20, 2001 I'v been reading all these messages about A. I was wandering how it may come together with wheat, but considering I only can get Kelp in Hungary either with wheat or dextrose or some other hidious thing, now I can better imagine. I used A when I combatted Candida and together with the diet it proved effective. Neither had I any infectious diseases during that period (and after). I found a pure source, which did not contain anything else but 2 billion viable Lactobacilli Acidophilus per capsule, and it was distributed by California Fitness in Hungary. Rose/Hun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2001 Report Share Posted September 20, 2001 I think we need to maybe get some info about acidophilous from the people who produce it. We seem to be guessing to much. It is made up of billions of organisms. What base they are put in or what they feed on is obviously what is in question. Re: Acidophilus I'v been reading all these messages about A. I was wandering how it may come together with wheat, but considering I only can get Kelp in Hungary either with wheat or dextrose or some other hidious thing, now I can better imagine. I used A when I combatted Candida and together with the diet it proved effective. Neither had I any infectious diseases during that period (and after). I found a pure source, which did not contain anything else but 2 billion viable Lactobacilli Acidophilus per capsule, and it was distributed by California Fitness in Hungary. Rose/Hun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2002 Report Share Posted January 3, 2002 Peanut butter is an " oily " food. For some people, too much oily food is enough to cause softer stools or diarrhea. Also, to about peanut allergy: I can't recall what is in the the comprehensive allergy panel that Dr. Goldberg does in the intial visit, but I can't imagine that peanut isn't included. Can you look back at your copy of the lab, and see if he was allergic to peanut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2002 Report Share Posted January 3, 2002 Peanuts and soy are both allergens for - Peanuts showed up on the first Meridian Valley Labs allergy test, and when we substituted soy/cashew/tahini etc for peanuts then these proved to be allergens too and showed elevated results on the allergy tests a year later, while milk and wheat had reduced significantly (we also went completely GF/CF) - got to watch what you substutute carefully! Re: Acidophilus Peanut butter is an " oily " food. For some people, too much oily food is enough to cause softer stools or diarrhea. Also, to about peanut allergy: I can't recall what is in the the comprehensive allergy panel that Dr. Goldberg does in the intial visit, but I can't imagine that peanut isn't included. Can you look back at your copy of the lab, and see if he was allergic to peanut? Responsibility for the content of this message lies strictly with the original author, and is not necessarily endorsed by or the opinion of the Research Institute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2002 Report Share Posted June 11, 2002 Hi , We regularly give ph acidophilus and especially when he's had antibiotics. It's supposed to put back all the good bacteria which has been destroyed along with the bugs. We have also been able to get Folic Acid on prescription for him, although the majority of his vitamins have to come from a health food shop. We're on the Isle of Man which normally follows the UK's rules and our doctor seems quite amenable if we can provide proof that it helps. Debs Acidophilus > Hiya all > > A quick question, does anybody on the list take acidophilus? and if so do you > find it useful and how many capusles do you take and how often?? I have > heard it mentioned on the FSMA message board, so looked it up it seems safe > as a natural supplement to keep healthy but wanted to find out if anyone is > actually using it and finding it helpful in staying well. > > Also, to anyone in the UK, its a long shot i know but, does anyone know if we > can get things like multi vits, echinachea (acidophilus if i decide to use > it) etc on a prescription?? I work so id have to pay the prescription > charge but the cost does mount up each month having to buy stuff to keep > 'boosted' and in the long term we are keeping costs down by staying out of > hosptial!! I think it isnt possible but wanted to ask in case there was a > loophole or a way to keep costs down. > > Cheers m'dears > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2002 Report Share Posted June 11, 2002 I started taking it about a week ago, 2 chewables a day (It can be bought it many doses, I bought the higher dose). I bought it because I notice I tend to feel bloated after meals, and Ive heard this can help. so far I notice no difference w/ that (I actually think I may have a wheat allergy, which this wouldnt help anyways). I also take it as a probiotic -- too soon to tell for that. lauren Canarymy@... wrote: Hiya all A quick question, does anybody on the list take acidophilus? and if so do you find it useful and how many capusles do you take and how often?? I have heard it mentioned on the FSMA message board, so looked it up it seems safe as a natural supplement to keep healthy but wanted to find out if anyone is actually using it and finding it helpful in staying well. Also, to anyone in the UK, its a long shot i know but, does anyone know if we can get things like multi vits, echinachea (acidophilus if i decide to use it) etc on a prescription?? I work so id have to pay the prescription charge but the cost does mount up each month having to buy stuff to keep 'boosted' and in the long term we are keeping costs down by staying out of hosptial!! I think it isnt possible but wanted to ask in case there was a loophole or a way to keep costs down. Cheers m'dears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2002 Report Share Posted June 11, 2002 , Try Gas X for bloating. It works great for me. Take Care, Cody Namesnik codemann@... Re: Acidophilus I started taking it about a week ago, 2 chewables a day (It can be bought it many doses, I bought the higher dose). I bought it because I notice I tend to feel bloated after meals, and Ive heard this can help. so far I notice no difference w/ that (I actually think I may have a wheat allergy, which this wouldnt help anyways). I also take it as a probiotic -- too soon to tell for that. lauren Canarymy@... wrote: Hiya all A quick question, does anybody on the list take acidophilus? and if so do you find it useful and how many capusles do you take and how often?? I have heard it mentioned on the FSMA message board, so looked it up it seems safe as a natural supplement to keep healthy but wanted to find out if anyone is actually using it and finding it helpful in staying well. Also, to anyone in the UK, its a long shot i know but, does anyone know if we can get things like multi vits, echinachea (acidophilus if i decide to use it) etc on a prescription?? I work so id have to pay the prescription charge but the cost does mount up each month having to buy stuff to keep 'boosted' and in the long term we are keeping costs down by staying out of hosptial!! I think it isnt possible but wanted to ask in case there was a loophole or a way to keep costs down. Cheers m'dears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2002 Report Share Posted June 11, 2002 well, I'm just worried it could be more than simple " Boating " (Im a hypocondriac). Many diseases/illnesses are charactorized w/ bloating as a symptom. I never used to get this. Now I seem to get it after meals and when I first wake up in the morning. Been going on for about a year. Its not too uncomfortable, but all the air sometimes makes rumbling noises which can be quite loud and embarassing! I should just ask my Dr. but I hate Drs! Cody Namesnik <codemann@...> wrote: , Try Gas X for bloating. It works great for me. Take Care, Cody Namesnik codemann@... Re: Acidophilus I started taking it about a week ago, 2 chewables a day (It can be bought it many doses, I bought the higher dose). I bought it because I notice I tend to feel bloated after meals, and Ive heard this can help. so far I notice no difference w/ that (I actually think I may have a wheat allergy, which this wouldnt help anyways). I also take it as a probiotic -- too soon to tell for that. lauren Canarymy@... wrote: Hiya all A quick question, does anybody on the list take acidophilus? and if so do you find it useful and how many capusles do you take and how often?? I have heard it mentioned on the FSMA message board, so looked it up it seems safe as a natural supplement to keep healthy but wanted to find out if anyone is actually using it and finding it helpful in staying well. Also, to anyone in the UK, its a long shot i know but, does anyone know if we can get things like multi vits, echinachea (acidophilus if i decide to use it) etc on a prescription?? I work so id have to pay the prescription charge but the cost does mount up each month having to buy stuff to keep 'boosted' and in the long term we are keeping costs down by staying out of hosptial!! I think it isnt possible but wanted to ask in case there was a loophole or a way to keep costs down. Cheers m'dears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2002 Report Share Posted June 11, 2002 , Bloating the way you describe can really be only one thing, just simple constipation. When after eating if your bowels haven't completely emptied from the last time you ate, the newly introduced food will give you the feeling of being bloated & stuffed. So, yes probiotics may assist by adding beneficial flora to your digestive system . But it sounds to me, you need more fiber or a daily stool softener. Vegetable & fruit fiber is far better then synthetic fiber. Oh ya, can't stress this enough, the importance of water intake, people greatly under estimate this. We just to busy to pay attention to this. Anyway, Dr.Cody will shut up now! Later.. Take Care, Cody Namesnik codemann@... Re: Acidophilus I started taking it about a week ago, 2 chewables a day (It can be bought it many doses, I bought the higher dose). I bought it because I notice I tend to feel bloated after meals, and Ive heard this can help. so far I notice no difference w/ that (I actually think I may have a wheat allergy, which this wouldnt help anyways). I also take it as a probiotic -- too soon to tell for that. lauren Canarymy@... wrote: Hiya all A quick question, does anybody on the list take acidophilus? and if so do you find it useful and how many capusles do you take and how often?? I have heard it mentioned on the FSMA message board, so looked it up it seems safe as a natural supplement to keep healthy but wanted to find out if anyone is actually using it and finding it helpful in staying well. Also, to anyone in the UK, its a long shot i know but, does anyone know if we can get things like multi vits, echinachea (acidophilus if i decide to use it) etc on a prescription?? I work so id have to pay the prescription charge but the cost does mount up each month having to buy stuff to keep 'boosted' and in the long term we are keeping costs down by staying out of hosptial!! I think it isnt possible but wanted to ask in case there was a loophole or a way to keep costs down. Cheers m'dears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2002 Report Share Posted June 11, 2002 I dont think its constipation...I go to the bathroom daily, every other day in the least. Its air that is in my stomach...rumpling, burb a lot, gas..... lauren Cody Namesnik <codemann@...> wrote: , Bloating the way you describe can really be only one thing, just simple constipation. When after eating if your bowels haven't completely emptied from the last time you ate, the newly introduced food will give you the feeling of being bloated & stuffed. So, yes probiotics may assist by adding beneficial flora to your digestive system . But it sounds to me, you need more fiber or a daily stool softener. Vegetable & fruit fiber is far better then synthetic fiber. Oh ya, can't stress this enough, the importance of water intake, people greatly under estimate this. We just to busy to pay attention to this. Anyway, Dr.Cody will shut up now! Later.. Take Care, Cody Namesnik codemann@... Re: Acidophilus I started taking it about a week ago, 2 chewables a day (It can be bought it many doses, I bought the higher dose). I bought it because I notice I tend to feel bloated after meals, and Ive heard this can help. so far I notice no difference w/ that (I actually think I may have a wheat allergy, which this wouldnt help anyways). I also take it as a probiotic -- too soon to tell for that. lauren Canarymy@... wrote: Hiya all A quick question, does anybody on the list take acidophilus? and if so do you find it useful and how many capusles do you take and how often?? I have heard it mentioned on the FSMA message board, so looked it up it seems safe as a natural supplement to keep healthy but wanted to find out if anyone is actually using it and finding it helpful in staying well. Also, to anyone in the UK, its a long shot i know but, does anyone know if we can get things like multi vits, echinachea (acidophilus if i decide to use it) etc on a prescription?? I work so id have to pay the prescription charge but the cost does mount up each month having to buy stuff to keep 'boosted' and in the long term we are keeping costs down by staying out of hosptial!! I think it isnt possible but wanted to ask in case there was a loophole or a way to keep costs down. Cheers m'dears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2002 Report Share Posted June 11, 2002 , Your bloating symptoms suggest a condition called aerophagia, which is air-trapping in the stomach. While this is not a serious condition, it can cause discomfort. Some possible causes include gum chewing, consuming carbonated beverages, and anxiety. Some note relief simply by avoiding chewing gum, carbonated beverages, or, possibly trying a mild anti-anxiety medication. Attempting to eat more slowly can also help. A less likely cause of your bloating symptoms could be gallbladder disease, which usually is evaluated with a simple ultrasound test. I don't think the acidophilus will be effective. This is quite effective for preventing recurrent yeast infections, though. (Remember, you don't have to hate or love doctors, just use them! Having symptoms for a year is long enough.) Rall _________________________________________________________________ Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2002 Report Share Posted June 11, 2002 if you're taking acidophilus you should really take the LIVE acidophilus, meaning the type that needs to be refrigerated. i don't know that the other types do much. n From: Biancucci <laurenmarie791@...> Reply- Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2002 10:51:32 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: Acidophilus I started taking it about a week ago, 2 chewables a day (It can be bought it many doses, I bought the higher dose). I bought it because I notice I tend to feel bloated after meals, and Ive heard this can help. so far I notice no difference w/ that (I actually think I may have a wheat allergy, which this wouldnt help anyways). I also take it as a probiotic -- too soon to tell for that. lauren Canarymy@... wrote: Hiya all A quick question, does anybody on the list take acidophilus? and if so do you find it useful and how many capusles do you take and how often?? I have heard it mentioned on the FSMA message board, so looked it up it seems safe as a natural supplement to keep healthy but wanted to find out if anyone is actually using it and finding it helpful in staying well. Also, to anyone in the UK, its a long shot i know but, does anyone know if we can get things like multi vits, echinachea (acidophilus if i decide to use it) etc on a prescription?? I work so id have to pay the prescription charge but the cost does mount up each month having to buy stuff to keep 'boosted' and in the long term we are keeping costs down by staying out of hosptial!! I think it isnt possible but wanted to ask in case there was a loophole or a way to keep costs down. Cheers m'dears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2002 Report Share Posted June 24, 2002 How much folic acid per day is everyone using? I've heard it needs to be beyond the recommended daily allowance. Jay Re: Acidophilus Hi , We regularly give ph acidophilus and especially when he's had antibiotics. It's supposed to put back all the good bacteria which has been destroyed along with the bugs. We have also been able to get Folic Acid on prescription for him, although the majority of his vitamins have to come from a health food shop. We're on the Isle of Man which normally follows the UK's rules and our doctor seems quite amenable if we can provide proof that it helps. Debs Acidophilus > Hiya all > > A quick question, does anybody on the list take acidophilus? and if so do you > find it useful and how many capusles do you take and how often?? I have > heard it mentioned on the FSMA message board, so looked it up it seems safe > as a natural supplement to keep healthy but wanted to find out if anyone is > actually using it and finding it helpful in staying well. > > Also, to anyone in the UK, its a long shot i know but, does anyone know if we > can get things like multi vits, echinachea (acidophilus if i decide to use > it) etc on a prescription?? I work so id have to pay the prescription > charge but the cost does mount up each month having to buy stuff to keep > 'boosted' and in the long term we are keeping costs down by staying out of > hosptial!! I think it isnt possible but wanted to ask in case there was a > loophole or a way to keep costs down. > > Cheers m'dears > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2002 Report Share Posted June 24, 2002 The nice thing about Folic acid, like Vitamin C is that it's water soluble. That means that the body uses what it can and the rest is peed out. It would take HUGE amounts to cause any form of toxicity or do any harm. I give Taleah about twice the RDA for her age and size. At 09:40 AM 6/24/02 -0400, you wrote: >How much folic acid per day is everyone using? I've heard it needs to be >beyond the recommended daily allowance. > >Jay > > Re: Acidophilus > > >Hi , >We regularly give ph acidophilus and especially when he's had >antibiotics. It's supposed to put back all the good bacteria which has been >destroyed along with the bugs. We have also been able to get Folic Acid on >prescription for him, although the majority of his vitamins have to come >from a health food shop. We're on the Isle of Man which normally follows >the UK's rules and our doctor seems quite amenable if we can provide proof >that it helps. >Debs > Acidophilus > > > > Hiya all > > > > A quick question, does anybody on the list take acidophilus? and if so do >you > > find it useful and how many capusles do you take and how often?? I have > > heard it mentioned on the FSMA message board, so looked it up it seems >safe > > as a natural supplement to keep healthy but wanted to find out if anyone >is > > actually using it and finding it helpful in staying well. > > > > Also, to anyone in the UK, its a long shot i know but, does anyone know if >we > > can get things like multi vits, echinachea (acidophilus if i decide to use > > it) etc on a prescription?? I work so id have to pay the prescription > > charge but the cost does mount up each month having to buy stuff to keep > > 'boosted' and in the long term we are keeping costs down by staying out of > > hosptial!! I think it isnt possible but wanted to ask in case there was a > > loophole or a way to keep costs down. > > > > Cheers m'dears > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2002 Report Share Posted July 23, 2002 My chiropractor told me not to take acidophilus while pregnant. He said that the caprylic acid was OK in moderation though. I hope he has been correct... I've been taking only that plus flax seed capsules (and my prenatal vitamins) through most of my pregnancy. I was supposedly due last week, so they're going to induce tomorrow. I'll let you know if I end up with a caprylic mutant or something. lol Jenifer Acidophilus Is it safe to take acidophilus while pregnant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2003 Report Share Posted January 2, 2003 That is so depressing. To think I spend more just because I think refrigeration is better! Hanida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2003 Report Share Posted January 2, 2003 <PRE>mine says " refrigerate after opening " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2003 Report Share Posted January 2, 2003 Hanida, I almost did the same thing! I was appreciative that the owner gave me the low down on the refrigeration thing and how it's shipped! Save yourself some money. Maybe you can start using kefir as a probiotic. Do you tolerate milk products? Mic > That is so depressing.†To think I spend more just because I think >refrigeration is better!†> >Hanida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2003 Report Share Posted January 3, 2003 In a message dated 1/2/03 5:17:14 PM Central Standard Time, mlee1@... writes: > Maybe you can start using kefir as a probiotic. > Do you tolerate milk products? > > Mic, I can tolerate milk products only if they are ultra pasteurized which is easy to do myself, so I think I will look into finding the kit to make Kifer. Thanks Hanida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2003 Report Share Posted January 3, 2003 In a message dated 1/3/03 7:20:03 AM Central Standard Time, mlee1@... writes: > Try www.kefir.net. It was pretty informative. :) > > Thanks Mic, I will try this site. Hanida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2003 Report Share Posted January 3, 2003 Hanida, Try www.kefir.net. It was pretty informative. :) Mic >Mic, >I can tolerate milk products only if they are ultra pasteurized which is >easy >to do myself, so I think I will look into finding the kit to make Kifer.†>Thanks >Hanida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2003 Report Share Posted January 5, 2003 > DANA, I read you comments on acidophilus helping with constipation, I don't remember writing this, altho for some kids constipation is a yeast problem, and probiotics can help with that. >>how does this help and where do you get it and how much do you give. My son has chronic constipation and we have tried everything? What do you mean by " everything " ? Have you removed common food sources [milk, gluten, rice, a few other things], tried enzymes, used other yeast killers? Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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