Letters from the SCD support group: Date: Thu, 14 Jan 1999 15:17:01 -0500 From: rfodrek@netcom.ca To: SCD <SCD-list@longisland.com> Subject: Re: Proboitics What are probiotics? Rob ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 14 Jan 1999 12:28:32 -0800 From: Pam Dahl <pdahl@slip.net> To: SCD-list@longisland.com Subject: Proboitics Rob Before you subcribed, Schchetjet@ aol.com wrote: Dan, Probiotics are the essential friendly bacteria needed in the intestinal tract to digest food. These are often lacking or out of balance with intestinal disorders. They include Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Bifidobacteria bifidum. The Natren products come in powder form which you mix in water, 1/2 teaspoon each. There are two varieties, in dairy based (which Elaine recommends) and the other on a soy or bean based which those on SCD shouldn't take. The home made yogurt will provide some of the above; but I don't tolerate the yogurt and need them so these Probiotics have been a tremendous help for me. Lori
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1998 21:42:48 EDT From: CTFUTURES@aol.com To: SCD-list@longisland.com Subject: Re: experience's needed about pro-biotics Ruth, On 9/9/98 you wrote: What should I know about taking Probiotics that I might not think to ask you folks, and Is there additional supplements i should also be taking with pro-biotics? Reply, One important friendly bacteria,(Acidophilus) was completely missing from my intestinal tract as indicated in The Great Smokies Lab test results. You will not get this information from conventional medicine unless your doctor uses their services. Acidophilus stands for "acid loving". These vital microorganisms thrive in an acid environment. A pH of 7.7 (alkaline) will not support this microflora. I have been told that it is not uncommon to see test results showing an alkaline gut in which pathogenic bactera thrive. Acidifying the gut with various natural agents like fresh lemon juice, etc. is helpful in restoring that environment. I am happy to hear that others like myself have been helped by the product Nature's Biotics. Jill has a reply mentioning this product. My story, if you haven't read it, can be found on the web at this address: http://members.aol.com/ctfutures/CFS-secondchance-index.html I wish you well, Carl Tuttle
Date: Mon, 05 Oct 1998 18:54:15 -0400 From: ruth <callahan@webspan.net> To: SCD-list@longisland.com Subject: Re: Diet and Chrohn's article Paula Sirois wrote: > Thanks for your response, Ruth. I would also love to know...have you tried > probiotics, Ruth? Have you had any success with those? I know of two people > who SWEAR by it for both UC and Crohn's. Unfortunately, much as I respect > and admire these folks and their wonderful recovery, they also happen to > SELL the stuff. And the cost is somewhat prohibitive, so I would appreciate > hearing from others on this list regarding their first-hand experiences, > positive or negative, with the Homeostatic Soil Organisms. > > Thanks. > > Paula Paula, I just started taking Probiotics from Natren a couple of weeks ago. I don't the foggiest clue if I can pinpoint anything to this product. I had been getting better because I'm fanatical about what food goes in my gut. I'm still eating mostly the cooked/ baked foods. Only one piece of fruit a day and a small amount of raw veggie. I have been adhering to scd without any margin for error in the type of food I select and the way it's prepared. I have also been using the Rowasa Suppositories which has also helped me cause my colitis flare is very low down. If I couldn't afford to buy probiotics I would probably being doing the same without them. I do love my B complex and B12 vitamins. I feel differently (tired) when I don't take them. I have no idea what the Homeostatic Soil Organisms is about. Ruth UC
Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 10:28:21 EST
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