Reviewer: Bob, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

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I searched the internet for a natural treatment for Acid Reflux. I was taking prilosec (prescribed by my Dr.) for severe heartburn. Prilosec worked pretty well for me but reflux would return quickly whenever I stopped taking it. I found sites recommending Kefir so I gave it a try but did not have high expectations. What happened? I found that after several weeks, I could get by without ... Show Full Comment

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I searched the internet for a natural treatment for Acid Reflux. I was taking prilosec (prescribed by my Dr.) for severe heartburn. Prilosec worked pretty well for me but reflux would return quickly whenever I stopped taking it. I found sites recommending Kefir so I gave it a try but did not have high expectations. What happened? I found that after several weeks, I could get by without taking Prilosec. I would still get heartburn but I could treat it with Tums. Over time, I had less and less heartburn. By the 2nd month, my heartburn was almost completely gone. By month 3, my heartburn stopped. I have now gone almost a month without any heartburn at all and no need for Tums or Prilosec. Foods that would cause severe heartburn in the past (spaghetti with tomato sauce, steak, pizza, peanuts) no longer bother me at all. After years of suffering severe heartburn, it is wonderful to be free of it and free from consuming bottles of Tums or daily Prilosec. I have had no negative reaction to Kefir. I started using Lifeway Greek Kefir and have also begun making my own. I much prefer the Lifeway but my own Kefir works in smoothies. I am so excited to be free of heartburn!!
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Reviewer: Pix, 45-54 (Caregiver)

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I have added homemade kefir to our diet. It is very easy to do with live kefir grains and whole or raw milk. Store brands do not contain as many of the "good bugs" and they have added sugars. I started out slow as recommended by my nutritionist. It makes changes in your system quickly so she suggested starting with a teaspoon for a few days, working slowly up to a cup or two. I ... Show Full Comment

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I have added homemade kefir to our diet. It is very easy to do with live kefir grains and whole or raw milk. Store brands do not contain as many of the "good bugs" and they have added sugars. I started out slow as recommended by my nutritionist. It makes changes in your system quickly so she suggested starting with a teaspoon for a few days, working slowly up to a cup or two. Introducing slowly can greatly reduce negative side affects. It made a significant difference in just the first week.
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Reviewer: 65-74 Female (Consumer)

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What treatment???? There is no treatment!! It is a drink - that is all it is. Where is all of this craziness coming from? Is the carton of yogurts next? I did not rate it because there is no treatment. I will give it a 5 star for taste but there is no category for taste; however, it would not let me post unless I gave it a one star - no fair WebMD. SO DO NOT TAKE THE ONE STAR RATING SERIOUSLY ... Show Full Comment

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What treatment???? There is no treatment!! It is a drink - that is all it is. Where is all of this craziness coming from? Is the carton of yogurts next? I did not rate it because there is no treatment. I will give it a 5 star for taste but there is no category for taste; however, it would not let me post unless I gave it a one star - no fair WebMD. SO DO NOT TAKE THE ONE STAR RATING SERIOUSLY, IT DOESN'T MEAN THAT I RATED IT FOR ANY OF THE 3 CATEGORIES.
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Reviewer: Kathleanie, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

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I was diagnosed with clostridium difficile after a round of clindamycin (strong antibiotic) and did not completely get rid of it for 6 months. I started making my own Kefir and will never stop drinking it every single day! I feel so much better and healthier, too. It is the best way to get probiotics, even better than taking a probiotic pill. I also ferment my own veggies and that is another w ... Show Full Comment

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I was diagnosed with clostridium difficile after a round of clindamycin (strong antibiotic) and did not completely get rid of it for 6 months. I started making my own Kefir and will never stop drinking it every single day! I feel so much better and healthier, too. It is the best way to get probiotics, even better than taking a probiotic pill. I also ferment my own veggies and that is another way to get probiotics daily. I never want to deal with c-diff again. I learned about all this from an acquaintance that cured her own fibromyalgia drinking kefir and eating fermented veggies. Look into it, it helps with so many auto-immune diseases. We do not have to suffer, we have natural ways to heal our bodies and are responsible for our own health. Unbelievable how simple it can be.
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Reviewer: RSPteacher, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

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I purchased kefir grains online because my doctor suggested a probiotic diet to treat my colitis rather than a very expensive medication. I have been culturing and drinking my own homemade kefir for over two months now and not taking any of the medication. I no longer have the disgusting (anal leakage) and painful symptoms related to colitis, and my bowels are more regulated--I used to have to dri ... Show Full Comment

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I purchased kefir grains online because my doctor suggested a probiotic diet to treat my colitis rather than a very expensive medication. I have been culturing and drinking my own homemade kefir for over two months now and not taking any of the medication. I no longer have the disgusting (anal leakage) and painful symptoms related to colitis, and my bowels are more regulated--I used to have to drink prune juice daily just to ensure a bowel movement. If you get the grains from a reputable site and follow the recommendations to keep all of your kefir producing materials extremely clean, then you should be able to enjoy the many health benefits and have no problems with accidental introduction of e-coli or salmonella. Understand that the latter two nasty germs are a problem with all food preparation in any kitchen if one doesn't take care to wash hands and utensils carefully, as well as avoid cross contamination by say, one cutting board for meat and a separate cutting board for veggies and fruit. It's simple kitchen common sense!
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