Sustenex Probiotic

I was just listening to the John Tesh daily radio show on Lite Rock 99.3 in Orlando, Florida, and he shared some information on the new Sustinex Probiotic. This supplement is sold over the counter and per the advert, is endorsed by Dr. Roizen for IBS.

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I was able to find a reviewer from http://www.dailystrength.org/blog/149-constipation-your-medications that said the following, " I have IBS and have tried a number of remedies, whether it be fiber, a prescribed pill, etc. and the best aide I have now for the bloating and constipation I have from that and as a side effect of some of my medications, I now take Sustinex, a rather new probiotic, which I found at a local supermarket. Works like a charm, with no spasms or nasty cramps.

Ganeden Biotech announced that Sustenex(TM), its all-natural daily probiotic supplement is now available nationwide. Each Sustenex(TM) capsule contains at least 2billion live probiotic cells of GanedenBC30, a proprietary, patented strainof Bacillus coagulans designed to help promote immune and digestivefitness. Sustenex(TM) with GanedenBC30 Probiotic is designed to survive andthrive in the digestive tract delivering ten times more probiotic cellsthan most yogurts. Immune and Digestive Fitness According to health and nutrition experts, taking care of the wholebody, including the gut, is important to good health and successful aging.

Probiotics, or beneficial bacteria, can help counteract insults to thedigestive system from poor diet, age, travel, antibiotic use and stress."Good" and "bad" bacteria maintain a delicate balance in the intestinaltract, which is home to more than 70% of the body's immune system. "We need to start paying more attention to digestive health," saidSteven Pratt, MD, renowned nutrition and lifestyle expert and author ofSuperFoods RX and SuperFoods HealthStyle. "Our digestive system isbombarded with insults every day. Eating a healthy diet is critical, but inorder to create the right balance of good and bad bacteria in the gut tohelp build up defenses we need to look at probiotics." According to Dr.Pratt, to get the full benefits of probiotics, look for a supplement thatcan survive transit through the harsh stomach environment. "Sustenex is agreat choice because it contains Bacillus coagulans, a powerful probioticwith a natural protective shell that shields the bacteria from stomach acidas it moves through your digestive system. Probiotics don't work if theydon't make it to the gut. Choose one that gets the job done," continuedPratt. "A daily probiotic supplement helps achieve a balance in the digestivesystem that we couldn't otherwise meet through diet alone," said GanedenNutrition Advisor Susan Davis, MS RD. In terms of probiotic foods, Davisnoted that yogurt stands out in consumers' minds. "Many people think theycan get all the probiotics they need by eating yogurt, but they're wrong.The live, active cultures in yogurt struggle to make it though the harsh,acidic stomach environment. Probiotics like Bacillus coagulans found inSustenex(TM) survive and successfully colonize the intestinal tract wherethey can do the most good," said Davis. "Just like Omega 3s andmulti-vitamins, probiotics need to become part of our daily healthregimen," Davis continued.

Recently, Dr. Mehmet Oz, M.D. and Dr. Michael Roizen, M.D., authors of the new book YOU: Staying Young, also outlined the importance of havingbeneficial bacteria in your gut for maintaining digestive and immunehealth. In YOU: Staying Young, Drs. Oz and Roizen listed a daily dose of 2billion cells of the probiotic Bacillus coagulans as a choice to consider. Sustenex Sustenex(TM), is an all natural daily supplement developed by GanedenBiotech, containing 2 billion cells of GanedenBC30, which is a patentedstrain of Bacillus coagulans. GanedenBC30 survives the hostile environmentof the stomach, colonizes the intestines, and produces lactic acid, whichare all critical components to the success of a probiotic. "We plan to emphasize the uniqueness of the strain of Bacilluscoagulans that we have identified and patented by branding it GanedenBC30Probiotic," said Ganeden Biotech President Andy Lefkowitz. "The new brandlogo will be visible on the Sustenex(TM) package as a clear identifier ofour unique GanedenBC30 Probiotic. GanedenBC30 has powered our DigestiveAdvantage(TM) product line for consumers with particular digestivedisorders. By placing it in Sustenex(TM), we're now offering the benefitsof GanedenBC30 to consumers interested in probiotics as part of a dailyhealth regimen," continued Lefkowitz. Ganeden Biotech selected Swardlick Marketing Group, a full-servicemarketing and communications agency based in Portland, Maine, to lead anintegrated marketing campaign in support of the national rollout ofSustenex(TM). The campaign will include advertising, promotion and publicrelations. Sustenex(TM) is widely available at Wal-Mart, Walgreens andCVS/pharmacy, select Rite Aid/GNC Live Well(R) stores, Meijer, Longs,Kroger, Stop & Shop, Giant and other retail outlets. Sustenex(TM) is alsoavailable online at drugstore.com, amazon.com and other sites.

Chemical Sunscreen

This is an interesting article that was sent to me a few days ago. There are excellent sunscreens that are chemical free and you can find them in some Wal-Mart stores in the organic sections, and in most health food stores. You can also find them on E-bay.

Sunscreen: 21st Century Snake Oil
By Jon Herring
ETR reader SR in New York recently wrote, "I read that most sunscreens contain a chemical that acts like estrogen in the body. Could this be harmful? And should I avoid sunscreen? I'm heading to Florida in a few weeks and don't want to get burned."
The answer is yes. Almost all commercial sunscreens contain not just one but several chemicals, known as xenoestrogens, that mimic the hormone estrogen. Your Best Health Under the Sun, a book I wrote with Dr. Al Sears, highlights a Swiss study that found five of these chemicals in commonly used sunscreens:
Octyl-dimethyl-PABA (OD-PABA)
Benzophenone-3 (Bp-3)
Homosalate (HMS)
Octyl-methoxycinnamate (OMC)
4-methyl-benzylidene camphor (4-MBC)
In laboratory testing, each one of these chemicals behaves like estrogen. And when they are combined, they can have a synergistic effect. In other words, two "weak" xenoestrogens can produce a very strong response.
Not only does this disrupt the hormonal system, but these chemicals are known to stimulate tumor growth and the spread of cancer. (Not to mention a decline in male sperm count, early puberty, and feminine characteristics in men.)
And don't think you're safe just because you don't "ingest" these chemicals. Clinical studies show that they easily penetrate the skin and enter the bloodstream.
Whenever possible, you should avoid using chemical sunscreen. Protect yourself from sunburn with clothing and shade. And when it is necessary to use sunscreen, look for a chemical-free product with zinc oxide as the active ingredient. (You can find several brands at health food stores.)

Jones Soda

I am not promoting the idea of drinking soda as I think it is not at all healthy for any one and especially not a child, but if you must drink a soda or something other than water or tea, you should check out the article below. Jones Soda is available at most stores from Wal-Mart to Publix to some of your health food chains.

Dr. Oz and Oprah Issue the Soda Pop Prescription Challenge!
Two weeks! Can you do it? It’s only fourteen days…
You can succeed! You can go without soda pop for two weeks and understand why Dr. Oz and Oprah issued the first Prescription challenge to improve the Health of Oprah’s audience and reduce the caloric intake daily which is the first step towards eliminating the causes of Obesity in America.
You will actually feel the difference it makes! Your body and your mind will be different without all the sugar, artificial ingredients, and extra calories that weigh your body down with each sip of this beverage that has become such a bad habit for so many uninformed people. Your emotional roller coaster of sugar highs and lows may also convince you to make it a lasting and permanent change that leads to Optimal Health and Wellness.
When I first began to change my diet and Lifestyle in the 1970’s, one of the first things to go was the refined sugar. It was in cereals, in sodas, in ketchup, in salad dressings…sugar was in so many foods that it astounded me! I started drinking more herbal teas, more natural sodas, and more purified water. it was a major shift in my behavior and it made such an impact, it gave me the encouragement to continue to make additional changes.
I eliminated all artificial ingredients and any food with anything chemically adulterated from my diet. I learned to become an excellent cook as a direct result of this incredible choice! The more I changed, the better I felt…day by day by day!
Soda Pop is going to carve a huge wedge in your Lifestyle when it’s gone! it’s huge! You don’t realize it right now, but it will become apparent to you over time. Every drink you take into your body needs to be a healthy substance! You will never know Total Health and Well-Being unless you make every drink count…for Life! Red Wine, Green Tea, and a wild array of freshly-juiced fruits and vegetables - it’s a New World! You’ll never want to go back to your old bad habits. You’ll never want to disgrace your body with soda pop ever again. You will realize that you do, indeed, Love yourself!
There are delicious and satisfying drinks that will readily replace soda pop! You just need to know where to look and what to look for to find them. Shop with us online or go to your local Food Co-op or health food store like Whole Foods! There’s an impressive selection that is far more diversified than what was available to me when I made the switch!
I had Coor’s Root Beer and a few other nice alternatives thirty five years ago. You have every flavor combination under the sun today. You have Jones Soda, Blue Sky, Reed’s and many more great natural sodas. They all have natural ingredients that are healthy and nutritious.
Try some of the Jones Sodas first. They are incredibly good and fun, too! In fact, make it special by commemorating your switchover with your own customized Label on your own six-pack of Jones Soda! Yeah! You can design and order your own Label! Getting Healthy for Life is a fun and rewarding process! Laugh, Love, and glug some healthy drinks down today while you make progress in your Journey to Optimal Health!
Jones Soda