Hi all,
I have been taking a range of the best quality probiotics for years- and these were chosen for based on CDSA stool tests- so there was some science. The probiotics targetted what i was missing, including mutaflor as I had very little good e coli. I have to sy that all my gut work has been unrewarding in terms of feeling any better.
I know that I have candida probems which i struggle to trea due to the detox reactions I get to supplements- and even when I have been on antifungal programmes for extended months, I seem to make little progress- I do all the right things re diet, sauna drink plenty of water. I think that the heavy candida load is related to heavy metals, which I will need to try and deal with when my methylation cycle is up and running- too soon at the moment as I am struggling with being only 6-7 weeks on the fredd protocol.
Interesting with the kombulcha- i tried to cut my dose in half yesterday - 1 capsule not 2. It had the same effect just not as severe- headaches, nausea. Today I woke up with bad headache still and nausea so I am not going to take it today. I wonder what is really happening here? I did some more research on kombulcha and found that it can detoxify the body including heavy metals- perhaps that explains my severe reactions. for anyone that may be interested, this is what i found:
Clinical tests revealed that after drinking Kombucha, the urine of patients who had never taken Kombucha before contained significant traces of such environmental toxins as lead, mercury, benzol, cesium, etc., demonstrating its extraordinary detoxifying powers.
Body's Building Blocks
In addition, glucuronic acid is the building block of such important polysaccharides as hyaluronic acid, the substance from which connective tissue develops; chondroitin sulfuric acid, the substance from which cartilage evolves; mucoitin sulfuric acid, the substance of stomach lining and the clear, gelatinous matter of the eyes; and heparin, which prevents the blood from coagulating.
Kombucha also contains usnic acid which has strong antibacterial effects and can also partially inactivate some viruses.
Other Uses Of Kombucha
There are many ways in which Kombucha can be beneficial to human health. Extensive scientific research has been done on it, particularly in Russia, Germany and the former USSR. The unusual blend of life-restoring acids it contains, its rich mix of vitamins and minerals, plus its beneficial bacteria and yeasts have extraordinary antibiotic, detoxifying, and curative properties.
Kombucha works on the human system as a whole, restoring cell membranes to optimal functioning without side effects.
Its beneficial effects include:
rehabilitates, regulates, and regenerates flora and cell walls of the intestine and colon
normalizes intestinal pH and serum pH
relieves constipation and sluggish bowels
stimulates digestion and metabolism
restores acid/alkaline balance of the blood
strengthens the immune system
moderates blood sugar levels
lowers viral load
chelates excess heavy metals
clears up adult acne
softens hardened arteries and lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels
alleviates osteoarthrosis, arthritis, rheumatism, and gout
suppresses dysentery bacteria and stops infectious diarrhea
treats tonsillitis, gastroenteritis, inflammation of the small and large intestines
effective for fatigue, lassitude, nervous tension and complaints of aging
relieves headaches and stomach pains
enhances ability to sleep
healthy people experience an increase in energy
relieves impotence and enhances sexual endurance
restores natural color to graying hair, restores thinning hair and helps stave off baldness
reduces crows feet and facial wrinkles
alleviates symptoms of multiple sclerosis
relieves irregular or painful menstruation
reduces or eliminates hot flashes during menopause
relieves asthma, bronchitis and allergies
helps to heal cataracts and other non beneficial formations of the cornea
increases blood circulation
corrects psoriasis and other skin disorders and eliminates brown spots
prevents cancer
extends life span