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Posted 6/11/2013 7:47 PM (GMT -5)
Anyone think lemon water a few times a day would be safe to drink?

I feel like it is my go to detox drink and to help with other symptoms sometimes like indigestion or herxing. My gut seems messed up not digesting normally hopefully genova test comes back soon with some answers about parasites or digestive issues. Anyone else use lemon water on the regular ?

Thanks
Posted 6/11/2013 7:54 PM (GMT -5)
I did, until my muscle spasms/cramps/twitching increased. Then I had to stop. According to my Practitioner, that's one of the few times to stop using lemon (& things like pickles too!).

Are you taking lots of probiotics?
Posted 6/11/2013 8:20 PM (GMT -5)
I just started taking a lot of probiotics now that I finished the genova tests. Taking 17 billion probiotic count multiple pills a day. I've had cramping before too but I think more from overeating at times. I got sauerkraut a while ago that was cultured may be worth trying that again. At least lemon water could help detoxing anyway.

Post Edited (Xelaetaks) : 6/12/2013 1:00:08 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 6/12/2013 7:24 AM (GMT -5)
Be sure that you are using the good probiotics - the ones that require refrigeration.

Because we take such large doses of abx for such a long period of time, it's recommended that we take between 30,000 and 50,000 units of probiotics, so I would suggest that you increase your dose. I always liked using Kefir, as it has a lot of other good stuff besides the probiotics - plus it has more strains of the probiotics.

Was your cramping due to taking the probiotics? If so, raise your dose of the probiotics very slowly, allowing your intestines time to adjust.

As for the lemon water, some of us are more sensitive to it, so adjust your "dose" to suit your body.

And be sure to let us know how you are doing! :-)
Posted 6/14/2013 5:29 PM (GMT -5)
Thanks. I do use refrigerated probiotics as well as florastor which I found really seem to help. I've heard a lot about kiefer too but I haven't learned how to make it yet so I'm not using it it at the moment.

As for cramping it was actually a night I went camping with two friends and we made a barbeque and I made the mistake of eating hot dogs and sweet potato fries we cooked out there, not the best idea. Also I was on a break from probiotics as they recommend being off them for two weeks for the genova diagnostics test. It feels better to be back on them now though.
Posted 6/27/2013 2:58 PM (GMT -5)
I use Theralac probiotics. My doc put me on them.

I've been drinking kombucha. It has probiotics and enzymes since it's a fermented drink. Synergy is the brand I get. I don't drink a whole bottle at once. You can make your own too. culturesforhealth.com sells cultures for different foods and drinks. I haven't done it yet. Some day!

My mom was taking lemon juice before meals to stimulate her digestive system, but that was after her decline, so she couldn't tell me if it helped or not.
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