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	<title>krba on antibiotics/probiotics for children</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Update on my 2.5 year old son-- I started him on the probiotic again and his stools have become looser than his usual again.  Do you think they could be causing some sort of "die off"?  Should I just stick with it in spite of the diarrhea?  Thank you.</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:13:08 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>nicelady on menopause and digestion</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>I am in menopause and my lungs expels this strange odor after I eat.  Could it be a toxic buildup but related to homones? I take enzymes, probitics, and anything else I get my hands on but nothing seems to work for any period of time.  Is there any way to keep these toxins from building up because I have one good week out of every month when I don't seem to have this problem.<img src="/wp-content/forum-smileys/sf-embarassed.gif" alt="Embarassed" /></p>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:39:38 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Cynthia on Absorbtion of Vitamins and Minerals</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The muscle jerking started about 4 years ago.  I've been taking the magnesium supplement ever since.  No dr. has told me anything about the jerking/sleeping problem; all they wanted to do was give me Ambien for sleeping.  I discovered on my own that magnesium is a muscle relaxer, that's why it helps with the muscle jerking.  I have suspected a candida problem mostly because I crave sweets.  </p>
<p>I think I will just start with the candida cleanse.  It can't hurt, right?  I have upped my fish oil to two a day and my swelling in my feet has improved a lot!  I am excited about that.  </p>
<p>Thanks again for sharing what you know.</p>
<p>Cynthia</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:57:25 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>krba on antibiotics/probiotics for children</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Brenda,</p>
<p>Thank you for your response.  My 4.5 yr old's ear infection and pneumonia have cleared and I will keep her on the probiotic as you suggest.</p>
<p>My 2.5 yr old was vaginally delivered and breastfed for 15 months.  He has been on antibiotics before, I'm guessing twice.  He is a picky eater and would prefer to eat lollipops, cookies, ice cream and apple juice 24/7!  However... his diet consists mostly of peanut butter, applesauce, yogurt, cheese, meatballs/hamburger patties/steak, chicken, rice, apples, carrots, and fruit leathers.  He sometimes has waffles, noodles, mac n cheese-- usually GF.  He drinks water or diluted apple juice.  He does not like milk at all.</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:46:11 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>James Morrow on Alinia</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Thank you Brenda.  </p>
<p>Things have much improved.  I met with my doc yesterday to review everything.  He informed me Alinia can take a few weeks for complete resolution of the Blasto.  I will retest if necessary.  Here in SF, Raindbow Market is a great local source for your products and I will look into what you recommend from your lineup.</p>
<p>P.s. Aside from the culture situation this really was the best doc appt I remember having.  A year ago I was one cycle away from needing to begin a statin regimine due to my cholesterol / HIV med interactions.  I'm sure, because of my refocussing on your HOPE formula, going to nonfat dairy, and eliminating butter as a spread... my fasting lab results are now in optimal range with HDL at 59!  </p>
<p>I am loathe to take ANY additional prescriptions unless they are absolutely necessary.</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:32:51 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>jeanette on Leaky Gut</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Thank you so much Brenda,</p>
<p>I will get on some HCL supplements and start the CandiGone and or ParaGone also. </p>
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<p>One last question, I finished my probiotics and recently switch to the Ultimate Flora and since have had the runs and some additinal stomach issues. I noticed the label says wheat free but not gluten free. Any chance there is gluten in the product… since I'm intolerant I want to be extra careful.</p>
<p>Now that I'm thinking about it, is the CandiGone and the CandiZyme gluten free? I saw Malt Diastase on the CandiZyme label and thought I should ask. </p>
<p>Thanks for the hotline info., I'll call for the literature as well!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Jeanette</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:52:08 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>redvelvet on constipation due to uterine fibroids</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Thank you for the reply, Brenda. Both my primary care doctor and my ob/gyn refuse to test my hormones, so I'm going to go to an endocrinologist instead. Hopefully this will put me on the right path. Wish me luck -- I'll keep you posted! <img src="/wp-content/forum-smileys/sf-smile.gif" alt="Smile" /></p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:07:38 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>bwatson on Lymph Nodes</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dear Perry</p>
<p>I really do not know if this will help the lymph node problem. If you want to see what is going on in your gut you could go to labtestingdirect.com (use name watson for discount)  and order the CSA which will give a comprehensive look at inside your gut. This way you would know what direction to take. I could look at results and help. </p>
<p>The Rapid Body Cleanse and Bentonite is OK but I do not know what you need and do not have enough info from you to know which direction to take.</p>
<p>Let me know am happy to help</p>
<p>Sincerely</p>
<p>Brenda</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:12:35 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>bwatson on Ulcerative Colitis</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dear umbcaka</p>
<p>There are a few things you could do to speed up your recovery and you are welcome to take my suggestions to your doctor. I work with 2 GI doctors. I would get the powder probiotic called 200 billion Critical Care. It comes in 7 servings put 1 packet in water and drink everyday. Get 2 boxes and take for 14 days. Then you can take the FloraSmart you bought.</p>
<p>Also this is very important get Intestinew powder and put 1 scoop in water and drink 1 to 2x per day for 14 days and then do 1x a day for the rest of the container. Please take it in powder not in a capsule(is sold both ways)</p>
<p>I receive testimonials everyday from people with your problem. The other thing that would be helpful is to find out why you have colitis. Could it be a food sensitivities???? Go to Enterolab.com and get a test for gluten and dairy. It is easy to take!!! I find most people with colitis like you have a problem with either gluten or dairy or both. That is why you have the problem in the first place. </p>
<p>You need to hit this hard with stronger probiotics and the Intesinew and you will get better. Everything else you are taking is OK. But why are you not taking fish oils or omega 3's???  Studies show an enteric coated omega 3 helps with colitis. Try FishSmart for the colitis also it is an Omega 3. </p>
<p>Let me know if I can help further. I know this is a lot but you have a serious problem that could get worse. </p>
<p>Sincerely</p>
<p>Brenda</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:07:17 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>bwatson on Started Candigone before a general cleanse...what to do next</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dear gettinghealthy</p>
<p>Wow!!!! You have done a great job!!! I will try to address your questions. First keep on with CleanseSmart after that I would do the Liver Detox for 30 days. With the CleanseSmart if the evening formula is giving too much elimination then take just one instead of 2. You want to cleanse but adjust to your particular body.</p>
<p>To go and do CandiGone is a good idea. I would do 30 days and then stop. After that manage with the maintenance of HOPE High Fiber Omega 3 Probiotics and Enzymes. The Intestinew can be used during any period but I would use the Intestinew after the next CandiGone  program for sure to get the lining of the gut so the bacteria can adhere and grow!!!</p>
<p>All of the teas are fine. As a matter of fact that is really good you figured this out. Any herbal tea not sweetened is OK for you. </p>
<p>If you manage the candida you will not have the reflux it is a direct result of  candida.</p>
<p>God, I wish people could get what you have!!! If I come to you area anytime to speak please come. It would be a joy to meet someone who has taken this as serious as you.</p>
<p>Let me know how this goes and if any more questions just send them in. Trying to finish my new book so been really busy trying to catch up with questions.</p>
<p>Keep up the good work</p>
<p>Brenda</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:56:02 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>bwatson on constipation due to uterine fibroids</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dear redvelvet</p>
<p>I would discuss with your doctor this issue. Your doctor needs to test your hormones!!! If they will not do this then go to labtestingdirect.com and order the saliva test for hormones yourself then take the results to your doctor. It sounds like you are estrogen dominant. You must get this resolved. You will keep making fibroids!!!!!</p>
<p>You can get out CleanseMore to help you go to the bathroom but you must get back with your doctor and resolve this issue and have your hormones tested!!!!! Get another doctor</p>
<p>Let me know how I can help</p>
<p>Brenda</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:42:48 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>bwatson on Vitiligo</title>
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<p>Michelle</p>
<p>Wow what a good job of figuring this out.  You need to work for us!!!!It is perfect to take the Intestinew with probiotic!!!</p>
<p>With water RO water is fine and so is any water that is purified. Just make sure filtered otherwise do not worry on that now. After cleansing you will stay on the probiotic and fiber and omega oil as a maintenance. The OilSmart is on the box but with your issues I would use the Critical Omega in the blue box.</p>
<p>Probiotics come two ways refrigerated and on the shelf. If you got FloraSmart it is stable. When you finish this one next get the Ulitamte Flora 50 billion.</p>
<p>Look forward to getting the test results and going forward</p>
<p>Sincerely</p>
<p>Brenda</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:38:21 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>bwatson on delayed reaction</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dear cathleenr</p>
<p>I would avoid it altogether if it causes this problem!!!! Period!!! If you ingest by mistake then take some probiotics</p>
<p>Hope this helps</p>
<p>Brenda</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:27:05 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>bwatson on FiberSMART Cleanse and drug testing</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dear abc</p>
<p>The answer is NO!!!</p>
<p>Sincerely</p>
<p>Brenda</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:24:40 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>bwatson on Candida</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dear Davaun</p>
<p>Go to labtestingdirect.com and order a CSA which will give a picture of what is going on in your gut. Also on this site is a saliva test for hormones. Until you test you cannot get to the bottom of this. </p>
<p>If you have to choose get the CDSA and I will look over results when you get them. It will guide you on the solutions you need to take. If you balance the gut the hormones may just fall into line. The yeast disrupts hormones!!! This test gives the specific yeast you have and then they test to see which anti fungal will work!!!!</p>
<p>I think if you use the code watson they will give extra discount.</p>
<p>This is the next step for you</p>
<p>Sincerely</p>
<p>Brenda</p>
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