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We were recommended FlowFlora for our nana and the difference in her health has been night and day! It has a good blend of Lactobacillus strains that have been studied for women's health. I'm not sure if you are looking for a female one or not?
I have been taking Renadyl for about 18 months. It has been specifically developed for people with Chronic Kidney Disease. It is expensive but it works. My kidney numbers(GFR) have improved significantly!
Would fermenting your own food be an option for you? My husband was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis a few years back and naturopath suggested probiotics. We used to purchase pills from the local health store (sorry can't remember the brand) but found it to become pretty pricey. As a result I have been making my own kombucha, kefir, sauerkraut for a few years now. At first it was a bit daunting, but honestly it is very easy to do. There are lots of good resources out there. The fermented foods have helped him and he now has very few flare ups.
I have been having gall bladder problems, no stones, just some problems. I used to take probiotics but stopped. I had an intestinal problem and thought I would take a probiotic and it tore me up. Never again.
We'd been relying on Activia for years but our primary care physician told us that Activia is basically just a laxative and doesn't add much other nutritional or gut value.
She recommended Kefir instead, which we switched to and love. Kefir has made a remarkable difference in normalizing my husband's gut and it's made caregiving for him soo much easier.
They say that none of them really work. Some here are believers. The best way to build your gut genome is to eat at least 15 to 20 different fruits and veggies (REAL ONES) over the course of 5 days. Also use kimchi, sauerkraut and other fermented foods. There is an EXCELLENT program currently on I think it is Netflix called Hack Your Health, the Secrets of the Gut. About the gut, its genome and how to build healthy bacteria that can handle anything. I highly recommend.
Hopefully RealyReal is around; she's a believer in supplements, and if anyone knows best supplements I would follow her advice.
And JoAnn is correct. Good yogurt with live culture and Keifer, which is delicious. Can add berries and building the gut genome right there. You can also ask your pharmacist. Mine said important to get the ones with bifiobacterium, and over 1,000 whatever. Anyway, they are up on the best brands at the best price. With many, such as align, you are simply paying for their ads which are everywhere.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
I hope your gallbladder issues subside soon.
My oldest daughter and my father had to have their gallbladders removed.
Unfortunately, my daughter has Crohn’s disease and other health issues. My daughter does take probiotics and follows a diet to suit her needs.
Dad’s surgery was more invasive. An incision was made to remove his gallbladder.
Nowadays, the surgery is much easier.
My daughter’s surgery was quick. She was able to have a laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
My PCP said that there's not much clinical evidence that probiotics work.
Kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut and kambucha are all fermented foods and support good gut health, according to my doc.
She recommended Kefir instead, which we switched to and love. Kefir has made a remarkable difference in normalizing my husband's gut and it's made caregiving for him soo much easier.
Yay.
Some here are believers.
The best way to build your gut genome is to eat at least 15 to 20 different fruits and veggies (REAL ONES) over the course of 5 days. Also use kimchi, sauerkraut and other fermented foods. There is an EXCELLENT program currently on I think it is Netflix called Hack Your Health, the Secrets of the Gut. About the gut, its genome and how to build healthy bacteria that can handle anything. I highly recommend.
Hopefully RealyReal is around; she's a believer in supplements, and if anyone knows best supplements I would follow her advice.