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        <title><![CDATA[Probiotics & Prebiotics - The Environmental Illness Resource]]></title>
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	            <title><![CDATA[Bio-Kult (Cambridge Bioceuticals): Best probiotic in the UK]]></title>
	            <link>http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-nutritional-supplements/probiotics-&-prebiotics/bio%11kult-(cambridge-bioceuticals)/</link>
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	            		            <img src="http://www.ei-resource.org/images/stories/jreviews/tn/tn_3064_list_biokult_1250938655.jpg"  align="left"  />	            	            Hello,

I stumbled across this website and spotted this page for Bio-Kult. I wanted to share my experiences with this probiotic as it has been very beneficial for me.

I am a mature lady and have suffered from irritable bowel syndrome or IBS for most of my life and have dealt with it as best I could with diet etc. In recent years I have come to suspect Candida may also have played a role in my digestive problems and problems with feeling stressed and constantly tired.

I have tried quite a number of different probiotics over the past 5 years or so and have been using Bio-Kult for the past 2 of those. I have found of the probiotic products available in the UK it is far and away the best. I noticed less digestive upset after only a couple of weeks and have gradually seen my energy levels increase while I am now definitely less stressed than I was even without any decrease in the stressful events in my life. I found other probiotics worsened my bloating but have had no side-effects with Bio-Kult.

It's more expensive than some other products, yes. But, it works for me so I don't mind paying that little bit extra. If you suffer from IBS or Candida and can afford to give it a try I highly recommend you do. 

To good health.	            ]]></description>
	            <category>Probiotics & Prebiotics</category>
                <pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:14:23 +0000</pubDate>
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                <g:publish_date>2009-09-13 16:14:23</g:publish_date>
                <g:name_of_item_reviewed><![CDATA[Bio-Kult (Cambridge Bioceuticals)]]></g:name_of_item_reviewed>
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                <g:url_of_item_reviewed>http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-nutritional-supplements/probiotics-&-prebiotics/bio%11kult-(cambridge-bioceuticals)/</g:url_of_item_reviewed>                
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	            <title><![CDATA[Align (Bifantis) (Proctor & Gamble): Align]]></title>
	            <link>http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-nutritional-supplements/probiotics-&-prebiotics/align-(bifantis)-(proctor-&-gamble)/</link>
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	            		            <img src="http://www.ei-resource.org/images/stories/jreviews/tn/tn_2169_list_align_1219337431.jpg"  align="left"  />	            	            Finished a month regimen. Amazing difference. Now regular. No Diarrhea or any irregularity.

I am a junior high teacher.  I started Align when school got out for summer break. Hmmm?  Align or removal of stress?  

I will try to report back in October after a month of school and Align:)	            ]]></description>
	            <category>Probiotics & Prebiotics</category>
                <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 01:27:44 +0000</pubDate>
                <g:id>368</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2009-07-28 01:27:44</g:publish_date>
                <g:name_of_item_reviewed><![CDATA[Align (Bifantis) (Proctor & Gamble)]]></g:name_of_item_reviewed>
                <g:rating>10</g:rating>                <g:reviewer_type>user</g:reviewer_type>
                <g:url_of_item_reviewed>http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-nutritional-supplements/probiotics-&-prebiotics/align-(bifantis)-(proctor-&-gamble)/</g:url_of_item_reviewed>                
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	            <title><![CDATA[Align (Bifantis) (Proctor & Gamble): ALIGN CHANGED MY LIFE]]></title>
	            <link>http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-nutritional-supplements/probiotics-&-prebiotics/align-(bifantis)-(proctor-&-gamble)/</link>
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	            		            <img src="http://www.ei-resource.org/images/stories/jreviews/tn/tn_2169_list_align_1219337431.jpg"  align="left"  />	            	            IT ALL STARTED AS A FOOD POISONING AND FOR MONTHS I SUFFERED HAD A COLONOSCOPY AND ENDOSCOPY IBS I TRIED ALIGN AND WITHIN A 2 WEEKS I WAS SOOOO MUCH BETTER NOW 2 1/2 MONTHS LATER WOW WHAT A DIFFERENCE I WONT GO WITHOUT IT.	            ]]></description>
	            <category>Probiotics & Prebiotics</category>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:53:16 +0000</pubDate>
                <g:id>363</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2009-07-23 23:53:16</g:publish_date>
                <g:name_of_item_reviewed><![CDATA[Align (Bifantis) (Proctor & Gamble)]]></g:name_of_item_reviewed>
                <g:rating>10</g:rating>                <g:reviewer_type>user</g:reviewer_type>
                <g:url_of_item_reviewed>http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-nutritional-supplements/probiotics-&-prebiotics/align-(bifantis)-(proctor-&-gamble)/</g:url_of_item_reviewed>                
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	            <title><![CDATA[Culturelle - Lactobacillus GG: improved digestive problems and more]]></title>
	            <link>http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-nutritional-supplements/probiotics-&-prebiotics/culturelle-%11-lactobacillus-gg/</link>
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	            		            <img src="http://www.ei-resource.org/images/stories/jreviews/tn/tn_2156_list_culturelle.jpg"  align="left"  />	            	            I tried this product as I had read a lot about the research that had been done on it. Other probiotic products I had bought from local pharmacies had not helped at all so I wanted to make sure I got the real deal.

It took a few weeks of taking Culturelle but I gradually began to notice less bloating and abdominal pain that I have long struggled with. I also have had CFS for 4 years and found little relief. The Culturelle also seems to help me think more clearly and brighten my mood which has helped me function at a more normal level. This hasn't happened overnight but gradually things are looking up. 

If you are looking for a probiotic that actually works I recommend you avoid the cheap pharmacy own types and go for this.	            ]]></description>
	            <category>Probiotics & Prebiotics</category>
                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <g:id>350</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2009-06-21 21:34:00</g:publish_date>
                <g:name_of_item_reviewed><![CDATA[Culturelle - Lactobacillus GG]]></g:name_of_item_reviewed>
                <g:rating>9</g:rating>                <g:reviewer_type>user</g:reviewer_type>
                <g:url_of_item_reviewed>http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-nutritional-supplements/probiotics-&-prebiotics/culturelle-%11-lactobacillus-gg/</g:url_of_item_reviewed>                
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	            <title><![CDATA[Align (Bifantis) (Proctor & Gamble): align]]></title>
	            <link>http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-nutritional-supplements/probiotics-&-prebiotics/align-(bifantis)-(proctor-&-gamble)/</link>
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	            		            <img src="http://www.ei-resource.org/images/stories/jreviews/tn/tn_2169_list_align_1219337431.jpg"  align="left"  />	            	            Excellent product, beats anything i have used. Should require further study. Not cured but helpful.	            ]]></description>
	            <category>Probiotics & Prebiotics</category>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:36:39 +0000</pubDate>
                <g:id>349</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2009-06-18 22:36:39</g:publish_date>
                <g:name_of_item_reviewed><![CDATA[Align (Bifantis) (Proctor & Gamble)]]></g:name_of_item_reviewed>
                <g:rating>9</g:rating>                <g:reviewer_type>user</g:reviewer_type>
                <g:url_of_item_reviewed>http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-nutritional-supplements/probiotics-&-prebiotics/align-(bifantis)-(proctor-&-gamble)/</g:url_of_item_reviewed>                
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	            <title><![CDATA[Align (Bifantis) (Proctor & Gamble): Align]]></title>
	            <link>http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-nutritional-supplements/probiotics-&-prebiotics/align-(bifantis)-(proctor-&-gamble)/</link>
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	            		            <img src="http://www.ei-resource.org/images/stories/jreviews/tn/tn_2169_list_align_1219337431.jpg"  align="left"  />	            	            I have suffered with bowel problems diahorrea for the last 20 years and nothing has really helped. I was introduced to Align from my daughter in Florida and have used now for 6 weeks. The change has been remarkable. I can most days forget about looking for a loo and being in a constant state of panic. 
My bloating has subsided and I generally feel well. I have also found a way of getting Align shipped into the UK so I will not be stopping taking it!	            ]]></description>
	            <category>Probiotics & Prebiotics</category>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:26:01 +0000</pubDate>
                <g:id>329</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2009-03-06 15:26:01</g:publish_date>
                <g:name_of_item_reviewed><![CDATA[Align (Bifantis) (Proctor & Gamble)]]></g:name_of_item_reviewed>
                <g:rating>9</g:rating>                <g:reviewer_type>user</g:reviewer_type>
                <g:url_of_item_reviewed>http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-nutritional-supplements/probiotics-&-prebiotics/align-(bifantis)-(proctor-&-gamble)/</g:url_of_item_reviewed>                
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	            <title><![CDATA[VSL#3 (VSL Pharmaceuticals, Inc): The First Probiotic to Really Alleviate my Gut Sym]]></title>
	            <link>http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-nutritional-supplements/probiotics-&-prebiotics/vsl%233-(vsl-pharmaceuticals,-inc)/</link>
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	            		            <img src="http://www.ei-resource.org/images/stories/jreviews/tn/tn_2161_list_VSL3_1219143560.jpg"  align="left"  />	            	            I have suffered from both fungal (Candida) and bacterial intestinal overgrowth to a severe degree for many years as a result of antibiotic use and the immune dysfunction caused by chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Over the years I have tried a number of probiotic products that have certainly altered the composition of my gut flora to some degree as I have experienced tell-tale die-off reactions while taking them. However, none of these probiotic products significantly reduced my gut symptoms of bloating, gas, and alternating constipation and diarrhoea. 

VSL#3 is different. After taking two packets a day for around a month I really did notice a difference. This is no doubt down to the fact that VSL#3 contains far more probiotic bacteria than other products (450 billion per packet) and has been proven effective for a number of gastrointestinal disorders in clinical trials. 

There are however, a few downsides. First off VSL#3 is expensive. For me at the present it is prohibitively expensive, especially using two packets per day. Also, it is a dairy-based probiotic which is a problem for me as both dairy and gluten affect my concentration and cause of symptoms associated with cognitive dysfunction.

Despite these reservations, I would certainly recommend that anyone with gastrointestinal issues give this product a trial. 

   	            ]]></description>
	            <category>Probiotics & Prebiotics</category>
                <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:59:20 +0000</pubDate>
                <g:id>210</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2008-08-19 11:59:20</g:publish_date>
                <g:name_of_item_reviewed><![CDATA[VSL#3 (VSL Pharmaceuticals, Inc)]]></g:name_of_item_reviewed>
                <g:rating>7</g:rating>                <g:reviewer_type>editorial</g:reviewer_type>
                <g:url_of_item_reviewed>http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-nutritional-supplements/probiotics-&-prebiotics/vsl%233-(vsl-pharmaceuticals,-inc)/</g:url_of_item_reviewed>                
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	            <title><![CDATA[Jarro-Dophilus EPS - Enhanced Probiotic System (Jarrow Formulas): Jarro Probiotics]]></title>
	            <link>http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-nutritional-supplements/probiotics-&-prebiotics/jarro%11dophilus-eps-%11-enhanced-probiotic-system-(jarrow-formulas)/</link>
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	            		            <img src="http://www.ei-resource.org/images/stories/jreviews/tn/tn_2159_list_jarrowdophilus_1219074087.jpg"  align="left"  />	            	            This is the only probiotic I will use.  It has these great heavy duty caps that will only desolve in your intestines, like they all should.  They are cheaper than others considering they do what they claim.	            ]]></description>
	            <category>Probiotics & Prebiotics</category>
                <pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:51:12 +0000</pubDate>
                <g:id>209</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2008-08-18 17:51:12</g:publish_date>
                <g:name_of_item_reviewed><![CDATA[Jarro-Dophilus EPS - Enhanced Probiotic System (Jarrow Formulas)]]></g:name_of_item_reviewed>
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