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Posted 3/27/2008 8:23 PM (GMT 0)
sara/winni, which strain of probiotic bacteria have you had most benefit with?(?primadophilus) I was looking for information if this (probiotics) would work well with the Haldi drinks, but no info is out there about that. I dont want to mess up a good thing.


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yuckygut
diagnosed 1998
now off colozal and prednisone
drink 1 Haldi daily
Posted 3/30/2008 6:01 PM (GMT 0)
yuckygut, I am the wife of redbull and Iam always trying to find any relief. I am not informed alot on Prebiotic or probiotics.Your Haldi drink soundslike a worth a try. My ? is I bought a juicer and been juicing anything I can think of mainly carrots,apples,pears,oranges all together it taste good.Then I heard of wheat grass is very good for u so I found wheat grass and juiced it it taste kinda yuk but u only need 2 oz daily this is your veget that you would need daily have u heard any good things on juicing.
Posted 3/30/2008 7:07 PM (GMT 0)
So do these pre/probiotics actually allow you to eat "normal" foods, like foods you could eat before being diagnosed w/ UC?

Posted 3/30/2008 9:29 PM (GMT 0)
ComedyDork - I can eat whatever I want. I don't think it was the probiotics that helped with this anymore than my meds. Food does not affect my UC. For others, it does. The probiotics have seemed to help my UC symptoms, though it's hard to tell what's working (meds vs. supplements.

yuckygut - I'm sure any probiotic would be fine to take with Haldi. I take primadophilus reuteri right now. It seems to have helped me. Previously, I took a probiotic called Ultimate Flora, which had lots of different bacteria strains in it. It also seemed to help, but it was somewhat expensive for me. I don't know a whole lot about the different bacteria strains and which are best for UC, but there have been some recent posts about probiotics that touched on that subject.
Posted 3/31/2008 4:15 AM (GMT 0)
Ok Yuckygut I just ordered a case of Haldi for my redbull man should get it in a couple days hope it helps. thanks for your insight.
Posted 3/31/2008 10:56 PM (GMT 0)

Thanks Sarah for the info.

redbull-ComedyDork

Before I started with Haldi, I was very sensitive to what I ate, and if I made the wrong choice I paid for it dearly.    But now I can eat whatever I want without any problem, I still have to use common sense, and moderation is the rule for me as well.  But for me without a doubt the drinks are what have made a difference.  Again, I believe a big part of my disease state is related to inflammation, and it seems Haldi helps decrease this and promote my own probiotic bacteria (at least that is my own theory).  And my life without meds, prednisone and colozal, has allowed me to live again without being in misery.  As for juicing, I do not do it personally, but it sounds like a good idea, maybe some of the other members on the board can comment about that.    

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yuckygut

diagnosed 1998

now off colozal and prednisone

drink 1 Haldi daily tongue

Posted 4/12/2008 5:44 PM (GMT 0)
Culturelle Probiotic

I started to take culture to help with my Ulcerative colitis flare and found that i had increased gas/bloating/bloody stools so I stopped after two days. does anyone know of a probiotic that is better?
Posted 4/14/2008 10:53 PM (GMT 0)

princess, from what I am learning, probiotics shouldnt do this?  I was beginning to dabble with the probiotics, but your post has me a little worried, as I am in remission now, has anybody experineced any of these problems?  I do not want to ruin a good thing.  Maybe I should just keep supporting my own probiotic bacteria with the Haldi drinks.

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yuckygut

diagnosed 1998

now off prednisone and colozal

drink 1 Haldi daily tongue

Posted 4/15/2008 1:48 AM (GMT 0)
Is there a big different between tumeric in a liquid form (haldi) and capsules?

Posted 4/15/2008 10:36 PM (GMT 0)

 My understanding from the research that I have done is that turmeric(curcumin) pills do not give the same benefit, they pass right thru you.  They(Haldi) appear to have some kind of special process that makes it more active.  I have always believed whole foods/drinks are better tolerated than most pills anyway.  The bonus for me is I am going to spend money on a drink anyway, might as well be something that tastes good and helps my UC.

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yuckygut

diagnosed 1998

now off prednisone and colozal

drink 1 Haldi daily tongue

Posted 4/15/2008 11:45 PM (GMT 0)
I think I'm going to try the Haldi. I was feeling so horrible this morning--I need something else other than my meds!

Has anyone tried coconut-based products? I've heard or read that they help w/ digestive issues, too.

Leelin--did you end up trying the Digestive Advantage?

Posted 4/16/2008 3:56 PM (GMT 0)
Other than their website, were can I find Haldi.  I'm very interested in trying it and probiotics.  Seen as how my GI has no clue what I really have as I don't have a "perfect case of ulcerative colitis".
Posted 4/18/2008 3:31 PM (GMT 0)

I originally found Haldi at Whole foods markets when on business in washington dc and new york, my understanding is that whole foods(a large organic retailer) carries them on the east coast, so when I am not on business trips, I order it online, their website is haldi4health.com.  I am actually sweating it out, because their website says they are on backorder till the end of April, I hope my supply does not run out!!

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yuckygut

diagnosed 1998

now off prednisone and colozal

drink 1 Haldi daily tongue

Posted 4/20/2008 10:41 PM (GMT 0)
yuckygut, at least the website didn't send you expired drinks. I ordered a free trail last week and received it on Friday (18th). The drinks' expiration dates are/were April 19th and 20th. It's still okay to drink right?
Posted 4/21/2008 9:20 PM (GMT 0)
comedy, I called them and they said that is best by date, not expiration, so I will continue with my supply until their back order comes in, which one do you like better, the tea or the berry?

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yuckygut
diagnosed 1998
now off prednisone and colozal
drink 1 Haldi daily
Posted 4/21/2008 9:39 PM (GMT 0)
Hi all, I think I am going to try the Digestive Advantage. Where is the best place to get it? Thinks, hope all gets well.
Posted 4/22/2008 12:41 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, yuckygut. I've only tried the tea, but I don't really like it. It's probably b/c the last time I had cold tea, there was Fleets in it, so it reminds me of that. :/ If I don't like the berry, I'm thinking I'll just take the turmeric pill or something.
Elephantlover, Digestive Advantage is pretty much available at all stores that have over the counter drugs. I got mine at CVS.
Posted 12/11/2008 2:09 AM (GMT 0)
Hey guys,

I had read an article about turmeric and bought some of the spice.  I just discovered about the Haldi drink and may check it out.  I went to whole foods and though they might have it, but did not find it.  Anyway, I ended up grabbing some "Kombucha tea," not knowing anything about it.  Cracked it open at home and wow - thing was fizzing like crazy and smelled like vinegar.

Well, I googled it and was a tad bit concerned that it has candida in it --

What are your feelings on that?  This always happens to me I get too scared to try anything that's not approved by the FDA etc.

 

Posted 12/11/2008 2:35 AM (GMT 0)
i'm thinking of trying out probiotics as well after i've cleared that with my dr tomorrow, if ok to use ultimate flora critical care. there are so many kinds out there, it is so hard to choose.  i was going to try one called intestinew and decided to call the pharmacist about it, if there was going to be any reaction to the asacol i'm taking also.  the pharamacist asked me to read out the contents of it and the one ingredient of concern was gingeroot as it has a tendency for a laxative effect. 

Or is there a big difference between digestive enzymes and pro/pre biotics?  like i said it is very difficult to choose.  guess i'm spending more time of the computer searching out this stuff.

 

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