RE: ...probiotics

[Guest guest]

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A single pearl will never do the trick in someone who is not healthy imho.

That might work for a healthy person but not those of us all messed up with

this stuff, and especially not after having a root canal which kicks up bad

bacteria toxins and puts them into your blood stream.

On a daily bases, I get at least 20 billion CFUs. With the brand I take,

that is four capsules. The more organisms the better. I use the stool test

to measure when I am getting enough. I check for undigested food in my

stools as well as well-formed stools...1.5 to 2 inches in diameter and at

least a foot long...2-3 times a day is what Dr. Oz says is " healthy " and

what I strive for. I know when I am having good bowel movements...not

constipation or diarrhea I feel a thousand times better in ALL regards with

my health, including adrenals and thyroid. Seems kind of gross to be

checking your stools but it is so automatic for me and it tells me so much

about how I am processing foods and what is going on in my immune system. I

also have lots of candida issues and the probiotics help tremendously with

that. Even more than my candida-free diet has.

When I feel like crap (yesterday for example) I double or triple my dose.

They seem to help me more than digestive enzymes but I take those too. I

also increase the dosage when I eat foods I know I have problems with. For

example, my bad day yesterday led me to indulge in chocolate. I started

hearing stomach churning and I knew right away it was from the chocolate

because I ate a lot and it is a no-no for me. So, I took 8 capsules

immediately, and another 4 in 4 hours. After the 8, I felt better within 15

minutes and by the time I took the second dose, was feeling a lot better.

Today I am doing so much better overall and that is the only thing I

changed.

I am taking more too since taking Isocort because I am having problems in my

gut with the cortisol. All I know is it ALWAYs helps me. I take the Primal

Defense Ultra. It is not cheap, especially since I take high doses, but

after a recent episode I know now more than ever that this is the brand for

me. It is the only one I promote because it has worked wonders in me. I was

off it for two weeks when I ran out and used my other stuff on hand (Jarrow

and another brand) and boy did that set me back in my digestive issues. The

pearl one did nothing for me when I tried that in the past. If it works for

you, take many of them. Check your stools to determine what is the right

dose. I have tried at least 10 different brands and formulas. Everyone's

body is different but for me, Primal Defense Ultra has been a Godsend.

If you try it and like it, you can get discounted coupons and the best price

on it at Vitacost.com. I usually order 2-3 180 capsule bottles at a time so

I am always prepared but missed an order this last time and was without for

2 weeks.

Cheri

Re: HEIDI...Lyme Disease and Adrenals/Thyroid

Hi Cheri, I'm taking a Z-pack for what might be a bit of a lingering

tooth infection that I had re-treated with a root-canal last week. I

have probiotics at home and I take on pearl a day. What do you mean by

huge doses? I believe that our local Earthfare store has the Garden

of Life stuff which I hear is pretty good so I can pick some up

tonight if the one pearl/day dose isn't enough.

Thanks,

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[Guest guest]

Only on day two of Z-pack and it's killing me - almost constant

churning today. I'm only on the one pearl and enzymes. I'll look

into the Primal Defense and I'll stop at Earthfare on the way home

tonight.

Thanks,

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> ,

> A single pearl will never do the trick in someone who is not healthy

imho.

> That might work for a healthy person but not those of us all messed

up with

> this stuff, and especially not after having a root canal which kicks

up bad

> bacteria toxins and puts them into your blood stream.

>

> On a daily bases, I get at least 20 billion CFUs. With the brand I take,

> that is four capsules. The more organisms the better.

[Guest guest]

Cheri, directions say to start with one, on an empty stomach, and to

work up to three/day. I understand that you're taking a lot more than

that. Do you take it on an empty stomach? I have to eat so often now

that I never have an empty stomach. Does it really work that fast b/c

I could use some relief from the churning of today and tonight so far.

Thanks,

>

> ,

> A single pearl will never do the trick in someone who is not healthy

imho.

> That might work for a healthy person but not those of us all messed

up with

> this stuff, and especially not after having a root canal which kicks

up bad

> bacteria toxins and puts them into your blood stream.

>

> On a daily bases, I get at least 20 billion CFUs. With the brand I take,