Does anyone know anything about these probiotics?

[Guest guest]

Hi All,

I received this email today. This is blatantly an ad for a particular brand

of probiotics. But, its a darn good ad. Am considering buying these. Does

anyone have any experience with Rebalanced Health Probiotic Plus.â„¢?

From the email of Dr. Mercola:

If you have been reading my newsletter for even a short while, you likely

know I am NOT an advocate of most nutritional supplements. In my clinic for the

past three decades I have encouraged my patients to greatly minimize their

use of supplements that they were self-administering and switch more to far

more effective food-based nutrition.

Yes, there are certain supplements that are worthwhile to some people who

have specific health challenges or deficiencies, BUT there are only two

supplements I urge virtually everyone to take.

One is Antartic Pure Krill Oil, which provides you the highest levels of

omega-3 with DHA and EPA fats that most people are lacking.

The other is a high-quality probiotic, which essentially translates to " good

bacteria " -- and which almost everyone is so dangerously deficient in that

it is easily one of the leading causes of severely weakened immune systems ...

and therefore disease.

This is crucial for you to know, and I cannot make it any clearer than this:

Good health begins in your gut, where there is supposed to be trillions of

good bacteria to help build and protect your health. But virtually everyone --

due to contemporary lifestyles including a history of processed foods,

processed supplements, antibiotics and other drugs, improper sleep, and much

more

-- have wiped away many of these good bacteria, leaving them with dangerously

depleted defenses against disease.

For most people, it really is like they should have an army inside their gut

defending against bad bacteria, viruses, and other invaders, BUT they've

killed off most of their troops leaving only a meager few soldiers to do the

work off an entire army!

You can of course guess the solution -- you need to replenish the " army " of

good bacteria in your gut, and keep it replenished.

My issue, though, was that I couldn't find a probiotic that I was willing to

give my highest recommendation to. Yes, there were a few good ones out

there, but none were exceptional enough for me to rave about and strongly urge

you

to use ... till now.

Finally there is a probiotic -- with a highly effective formula that my team

of practitioners and I actually contributed our years of knowledge to --

that I can recommend with the utmost confidence (that I rave about to patients

and other medical practitioners, in fact) and offer to you.

I am so convinced your health can benefit tremendously from this

high-quality probiotic that I am providing it at a special introductory offer

you will

read about below ...

Probiotics are Crucial to Your Immune System & Your Good Health

That probiotic the comes with my top recommendation and that I am providing

a special introductory offer to you here on is called Rebalanced Health

Probiotic Plus.â„¢

But before I tell you why I now recommend this particular probiotic far more

than any others out there, it is important to delve just a little deeper

into why a high-quality probiotic is SO essential to your immune system and

general health:

Probiotics are health-enhancing bacteria that replenish the microflora in

your intestinal track, helping your body to digest and absorb food, as well as

fight off many different illnesses and disease.

While it is only starting to receive its due attention by Western medical

professionals, the health benefits of probiotics have been known for at least

100 years. Studies have shown that probiotics are effective for the control

of:

* Inflammatory bowel disease

* Vaginal yeast infections

* Food and skin allergies in children

* Premature labor in pregnant women

* Recurrent ear and bladder infections

* Chronic diarrhea ... and more!

Of course, as I mentioned, they are essential to protect your immune system

overall. If you are successfully able to change your diet so you are truly

eating properly day in and day out, the need for probiotics decreases as it is

somewhat similar to planting a garden. If you have plenty of healthy plants

there is no room for the weeds to grow.

However, if you do indulge in sugar or processed grains, become sick or take

antibiotics, then it is wise to continue routinely taking a healthy,

high-quality probiotic like Rebalanced Health Probiotics Plus.

If you are still wondering why I feel so strongly about probiotics then

please consider this -- some scientists estimate from 6 to 60 trillion actual

bacteria may exist in your gut -- that's 3 to 4 pounds of bacteria -- with more

than 400 different kinds of bacteria living in your gastro-intestinal tract.

In light of this fact, it's certainly not a stretch to attribute an

abundance of bad bacteria in your gut to the reason why you may be feeling ill.

Some

experts even believe this may be one of the main physical reasons why people

come down with many chronic illnesses in the first place!

Now consider one more staggering fact: the typical American consumes as many

175 pounds of sugar per year! When you make poor food choices that include

sugars, grains, artificial sweeteners and other chemical toxins -- not to

mention consuming processed supplements and drugs like antibiotics in your life

-- you feed the " bad " bacteria, which are more likely to cause disease, rather

than promoting the " good " bacteria that help protect you from disease.

Why You Must Be EXTREMELY Careful When Choosing a Probiotic

I wish choosing an effective probiotic formula was as simple as making a

trip to your local health food store. Unfortunately, not every product that

claims to be a " probiotic " actually contains the number of bacteria (or even

the

type of bacteria) associated with this claim.

One Belgian study1 found that one-third of probiotic products tested,

including the widely trusted and popular acidophilus, did not provide any of

the

promised benefits! For this reason, my team and I have left no stone unturned

in our efforts to find you the absolute best probiotic formula available

today. (We have even made recommendations to them over time to make it a truly

exceptional product!)

Rebalanced Health Probiotic Plusâ„¢ is a natural therapeutic whole food

probiotic blend of six strains of health enhancing bacteria cultured in fresh

goat's milk. Most importantly, the microorganisms in Probiotic Plus remain

viable

in your stomach en route to the intestinal tract, to optimize digestion and

boost your immune system.

But the advantages of this probiotic don't end there. Probiotic Plus'

exclusive formula also features:

* Over 26 BILLION beneficial microorganisms per serving, billions more

than other probiotic products out there

* The first probiotic " friendly bacteria " fermented in fresh goat-milk

* Culture probiotic strains for added stability and viability

* A substrate with naturally occurring minerals, proteins and " live

enzymes "

* Six strains of probiotics

* Is a natural whole food probiotic

Total health begins in your gut, so if your GI tract is not in optimal

health, then your overall health will be compromised. When it comes to your

health, the proactive approach is always the way to go. Probiotic Plus is a

simple

low-cost and highly effective way to ensure your health!

Is Your Diet Less Than Perfect? Then You Need Probiotic Plus!

Chronic and degenerative diseases, many of which haven't been heard before

are increasing at alarming rates in America, and we'd be foolish not to

question the most obvious reason for this -- our diets.

Your GI tract ideally contains 85% good bacteria and just 15% bad bacteria.

Unfortunately, most of us in the western world have eaten foods and taken

supplements and drugs that cause this ratio to actually reverse!

If Americans were eating truly healthy diets it would generally be possible

to maintain a healthy bacterial balance in the gut without the use of

probiotics.

However, as I mentioned above, most diets are so dependent on sugars and

grains that nearly everyone can benefit from probiotics. Here is just a partial

list of symptoms that can often result from an imbalance of bacteria in the

intestinal tract:

* Gas, Bloating and Indigestion

* IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)

* Diarrhea and/or Constipation

* Skin problems such as Acne, Eczema & Psoriasis

* Bad Breath and Body Odor

* Delayed development in children

* Candida Yeast Infections

* High Cholesterol Levels

* Chronic Fatigue & Fibromyalgia

* Frequent Colds and Flu

Let's face it; few, if any of us, can honestly say that we have perfect

diets. And just like your lawn, it is wise to " reseed " areas that have become

barren for one reason or another. With Probiotic Plus, you get the optimal

formula to successfully " reseed " the microflora in your gut with good bacteria

for

better overall health.

Why It's Smart to Keep an Extra Bottle On-Hand for Diarrhea or If You Travel

Overseas

In addition to their incredible daily benefits, probiotics are incredibly

useful when traveling to foreign countries or when eating at suspicious

restaurants. Nearly 75% of the US population comes down with some food borne

infection every year.

I've found that using a high quality probiotic like Probiotic Plus Formula

every 30-60 minutes will typically resolve most cases of acute infectious

diarrhea relatively quickly.

I have seen this work so consistently that I advise all my patients

traveling overseas to make sure they take a bottle with them when they travel

overseas. I can assure you it is always in my shaving kit when I travel

overseas.

If You Are Taking Antibiotics Without Probiotics, You Are Taking Unnecessary

Risks

Here's a classic " catch-22: "

Your doctor prescribes an antibiotic for you to take when you are sick, when

your immune system is weakened. However, the antibiotics you get from your

pharmacy are, for the most part, mycotoxins that have been shown to be

immunosuppressants that will further weaken your immune system by destroying

the

friendly bacteria guarding your intestines!

In fact, every time you swallow antibiotics, you kill large numbers of

beneficial bacteria in your intestine, upsetting the delicate balance in your

intestinal tract. And these friendly bacteria can be quickly replaced by

hostile

bacteria, including Candida yeast, a powerful member of the fungi family, and

bad anaerobic bacteria.

As your intestinal bacteria die, yeasts can thrive and even use their

tendrils to literally poke holes through the lining of your intestinal wall,

resulting in a syndrome called leaky gut. And yeasts are not the only possible

cause of this syndrome. Some scientists have linked non-steroidal,

anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such as naproxen and ibuprofen to the problem

too.

More recently, scientists presented findings that linked antibiotics with

allergies and asthma2 Researchers concluded the changes to both the growth of

bacteria and fungi within the GI tract from antibiotics disrupted the function

of your regulatory T cells to lessen the immune system reaction to

respiratory allergens.

So, it's important to remember that while your antibiotic may save you from

one problem, it may cause a host of other problems. There is a common

misconception that you should wait until you are finished with your antibiotic

to

start taking probiotics. Even though the antibiotic is killing the good

bacteria, that's exactly when you need it the most!

You should also be aware that, even if you careful to avoid antibiotic

prescriptions, you still might be taking them with every bite of beef3 you eat.

That's because more antibiotics per pound are used on livestock than in human

medicine. Nearly every restaurant does uses factory farmed beef that are

exposed to these antibiotics, so even if you avoid them at home, you will

likely

be exposed when you eat away from home.

By simply taking an occasional probiotic, not only will you decrease your

risk of developing allergies and asthma, but also you will strengthen your

immune system helping you to avoid a need for antibiotics in the first place!

Each Serving Contains Over 26 BILLION " Good " Bacteria Fighting For Your

Health!

So now you know why probiotics are necessary. But in order to do their job

effectively, probiotic population must be high, and the strains of

microorganisms viable and of good quality -- and that's why you need Probiotic

Plus.

Probiotic Plus â„¢ forms colonies in the intestinal tract where they aid your

body to absorb nutrients and establish proper pH.

Unlike other probiotic forms, Probiotic Plus â„¢ thrives in acidic conditions

where it literally devours undigested matter, and eliminates yeast, parasites

and bad bacteria from the intestines!

Each serving of Probiotic Plus Formula â„¢ contains over 26 billion (that's 2

billion more than the industry standard) " good " health-promoting bacteria

that have been specially cultured to survive stomach acids and the digestive

process.

Probiotic Plus' exclusive formula improves the environment of your

intestinal tract by using multiple strains of probiotics that include:

* Lactobacillus acidophilus -- two strains that are a necessary

inhabitants of your intestinal tract, the beneficial properties of

Lactobacillus

acidophilus are synthesis of B vitamins, production of the natural antibiotic

Acidophilin, and inhibition of the growth of pathological bacteria.

* Lactobacillus Casei -- The most potent of all lactobacillus strains,

this natural producer of lactic acid aids in the digestion of a wide range

of carbohydrates and other nutrients.

* Bifidobacterium longum -- A potent body cleanser and strengthener of

the immune system that may also help normalize cholesterol levels.

* Lactobacillus bulgaricus -- A natural producer of lactic acid and

has strong natural antibiotic properties and is a powerful immune system

enhancer.

* Streptococcus thermophilus -- Often used in yogurt and Kefir, it

possesses anti-carcinogenic and anti-tumor properties, helps the digestion of

milk sugar, and possesses natural antibiotic properties.

The ONLY Probiotic That Gives You the Added Potent Nutrition of Goat's Milk!

Goat's milk is the most widely consumed milk in the world and possesses

numerous health benefits.

According to the Journal of American Medicine, " Goat's milk is the most

complete food known. " It contains vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, trace

elements, enzymes, protein, and fatty acids that are utilized by your body with

ease. In fact, your body can digest goat's milk in just 20 minutes. It takes

2-3

hours to digest cow's milk.

Unlike any other probiotic available, Probiotic Plus is the only formula

that places the probiotic organisms in a nutrient rich bed of fresh goat's

milk.

The goat's milk used for Probiotic Plus is harvested exclusively from goats

farmed in the Southwestern part of Washington State. The goats are free

range, allowing them to enjoy life the way nature intended.

The goats' food supply is free of pesticides, herbicides, growth hormones

and antibiotics to ensure that you get the nutrition of the freshest and

highest quality goat milk possible. This laid back lifestyle and unspoiled diet

is

captured in the gentle and unique production methods used and then

transferred into Probiotic Plus' select formula.

When you take the Probiotic Plus Formula, not only do you get over 26

billion good bacteria fighting for your optimal health -- you also receive the

many

benefits of nutrient rich goat's milk too!

Special Introductory Offer on Rebalanced Health Probiotics Plus!

While the regular price on this probiotic is very competitive with the other

probiotics out there -- for a vastly superior brand providing all the

benefits you have read about in this letter -- I am offering you a very special

introductory price here.

Why? Because I am CONVINCED your health can greatly benefit from this

product!

So if you try just one bottle through this offer -- each bottle is about a

one-month supply -- you will pay $24.76, which is over 17% off its regular

price.

If you opt for the even better three-pack introductory special, you'll pay

just $63.55 (only $21.18 per bottle) PLUS you will save over 65% in

shipping/handling versus if you bought three bottles over three separate

orders!

So " be good to your gut " -- and take one of the most key steps to optimizing

your immune system -- and try Probiotics Plus today.

Key Facts About Probiotics Plus

* The first probiotic " friendly bacteria " fermented in fresh goat-milk

* Contains over 26 billion beneficial microorganisms per serving

* Contains culture probiotic strains for added stability and viability

* Contains a substrate with naturally occurring minerals, enzymes, and

proteins

* Contains six strains of probiotics

* Is a natural whole food probiotic

Probiotic Plus' is the only formula that uses these six strains of

probiotics cultured in highly nutritious goat's milk:

* Lactobacillus acidophilus (two strains)

* Lactobacillus casei

* Bifidobacterium longum

* Lactobacillus bulgaricus

* Streptococcus thermophilus

[Guest guest]

Hi Sharon,

I know everything that is said about importance

of probiotics is true. I have a supportive story

to tell about probiotics but for brevity I won't

tell it... Anyway, couldn't hurt to try it. I

know plenty of brands with multiple strains now,

including Dannon with it's Activia, and many

organic brands with 6 or 7 strains. Goat's milk

may be better. I've heard good things about it.

I don't like the taste of goat products but I

could hold my nose for a tablespoon of it.

I think though there is SOME other problem with

why these probiotics are not 'solving' the many

gut problems that have arisen. I don't know what

it is. However when I was just ten, I had

ulcerated throat after having been given too

strong of an antibiotic. The incompetent doctor

who gave to me, when seeing it, told me to take

an otc brand of antiseptic, not knowing what it

was. It came in a spray bottle and one squirt of

that sent me into intense pain, so off to the ENT

doctor. He said he had never seen a worse case

of whatever he called it...but too much

antibiotic. He asked all his staff to come in to

where I was and look into my mouth, so they could

see what too strong an antibiotic can do to gi

tract, luckily visible in my mouth!! Then he told

me to drink buttermilk every night until it went

away. Yogurt was available but not

popular...okay, now I must sound like grandma

moses. Anyway, within a couple of days, and

actually a great deal of relief just overnight,

throat sores went away. Point of story, it

didn't take that long to correct with plain old

buttermilk. Now people are taking huge

quantities of specially prepared probiotics and

still having trouble. I think problem must be

bad bacteria or fungus has taken hold and you

aren't going to get those beneficial bacteria

some 'real estate' in your gi tract without some

plan to get rid of those baddies SIMULTANEOUSLY

while introducing the beneficial bacteria. It

shouldn't take MASSIVE amounts of beneficial

bacteria grown in some distant land from

perfectly contented, and well rainsed goats.

However, sounds good otherwise!!!

--- snk1955@... wrote:

>

> Hi All,

> I received this email today. This is blatantly

> an ad for a particular brand

> of probiotics. But, its a darn good ad. Am

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/14/2006 4:23:57 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,

barb1283@... writes:

Then he told

me to drink buttermilk every night until it went

away.

Barb,

That is so weird. Until you wrote that, I had forgotten that when I was a

kid, my mother was also told to get me to drink buttermilk. Along with raw

liver. I would not do either one. I was diagnosed as anemic. Had to take B12

shots weekly and ultraviolet light treatments. This was in 1969. Amazing

what the doctors used to know but do not any longer.

I think I might buy this stuff. It doesn't look like it could hurt anything

and 5 years after an excessive exposure, I am getting some funky symptoms

that are indicative of a susceptibility to fungi. But all and all, my health is

good.

Sharon

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/15/2006 12:18:39 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,

barb1283@... writes:

Hi Sharon,

What did you need to take ultra violet light

treatment for? Yes, doctors used to know more

about how to make you better than they do now.

Now, it's all about drugs.

I would never consider myself to be a sickly person. I have always been

healthy and relatively athletic. But there have been bouts. I was sickly in

Kindergarten. I only made 25 days of school. I would have one thing after

another. Nothing long term, but a bunch of them. German measles. Three day

measles, chicken pox, ear infections, sore throats, ring worm, bronchitis,

hepatitis (although I question this last diagnosis), I even got a fever that

was so

high, I was delirious. That was 1960.

When I was in the 8th grade, I got sick again. I had been to the dentist.

The guy could not get me numb. He gave me several shots of novacain. The

whole side of my face was numb, but not where the idiot was drilling.

I got sick after that experience. Fever, chills, etc. But not bad enough to

keep me down. I was playing barefoot in the snow with my friends the next

day. After that, I got really sick. Major sore throat. Bad ear ache. Really

tired. Developed anemia. Got Pitiriasis Rosea. I would come home from

school everyday and take a two hour nap. My Mom and Dad were really worried.

My

Dad used to make milkshakes for me with buttermilk - had forgotten that until

I read your post. With the B12 shots, iron pills and UV treatments, and

time, I got better. Did not think another thing about this, until I started

getting an understanding of fungal induced illnesses. Wish I could go back and

talk to the doctor that treated me. He was really old at that time even (ya

know, probably all of 60). If he was 60 in 1960, then what did he know from 40

years as a practitioner- mainly before the broad usage of antibiotics? I

think there is much valuable knowledge that has been lost within the medical

community today.

[Guest guest]

Hi Sharon,

What did you need to take ultra violet light

treatment for? Yes, doctors used to know more

about how to make you better than they do now.

Now, it's all about drugs.

--- snk1955@... wrote:

> Barb,

>

> That is so weird. Until you wrote that, I had

> forgotten that when I was a

> kid, my mother was also told to get me to drink

> buttermilk. Along with raw

> liver. I would not do either one. I was

> diagnosed as anemic. Had to take B12

> shots weekly and ultraviolet light treatments.

> This was in 1969. Amazing

> what the doctors used to know but do not any

> longer.

>

[Guest guest]

I have read somewhere that once " sensatized " or would it be better

to say poisoned(isn't that what it really is when it gets in your

blood stream?) by myco's that you will increasely become more

sensative to all chemicals with each

exposure.

>

>

> In a message dated 8/14/2006 4:23:57 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,

> barb1283@... writes:

>

> Then he told

> me to drink buttermilk every night until it went

> away.

>

>

> Barb,

>

> That is so weird. Until you wrote that, I had forgotten that when

I was a

> kid, my mother was also told to get me to drink buttermilk. Along

with raw

> liver. I would not do either one. I was diagnosed as anemic. Had

to take B12

> shots weekly and ultraviolet light treatments. This was in 1969.

Amazing

> what the doctors used to know but do not any longer.

>

> I think I might buy this stuff. It doesn't look like it could

hurt anything

> and 5 years after an excessive exposure, I am getting some funky

symptoms

> that are indicative of a susceptibility to fungi. But all and all,

my health is

> good.

>

> Sharon

>

>

>