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Author Topic: Kombucha  (Read 12393 times)

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Offline buginme2

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Kombucha
« on: March 25, 2012, 01:10:11 pm »
I'm hooked.

I won't say it will cure all that ails you but, its pretty awesome.  The organic raw multi green has probiotics, egcg, and antioxidants.  Most importantly its quite tasty.  The Gingeraid is also quite good. 

http://www.gtskombucha.com
« Last Edit: March 25, 2012, 01:33:13 pm by buginme2 »
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Offline mecch

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Re: Kombucha
« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2012, 06:16:52 pm »
Champagne, cava, cremant, etc, have prebiotics, probiotics, and antioxidants - it's fizzy, and it's a lot of fun.  Just my two cents.
“From each, according to his ability; to each, according to his need” 1875 K Marx

Offline J.R.E.

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Re: Kombucha
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2012, 07:22:27 pm »
I'm hooked.

I won't say it will cure all that ails you but, its pretty awesome.  The organic raw multi green has probiotics, egcg, and antioxidants.  Most importantly its quite tasty.  The Gingeraid is also quite good. 

http://www.gtskombucha.com


I think I'll check this stuff out next weekend ! I will be curious as to the cost.  It's sold here in one of the health food stores.


Ray
Current Meds ; Viramune / Epzicom Eliquis, Diltiazem. Pravastatin 80mg, Ezetimibe. UPDATED 2/18/24
 Tested positive in 1985,.. In October of 2003, My t-cell count was 16, Viral load was over 500,000, Percentage at that time was 5%. I started on  HAART on October 24th, 2003.

 As of Oct 2nd, 2023, Viral load Undetectable.
CD 4 @676 /  CD4 % @ 18 %
Lymphocytes,absolute-3815 (within range)


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Offline MoMorrison

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Re: Kombucha
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2012, 08:45:49 pm »
I'm all for trying all natural goodness. I will look into adding this to my diet. Thanks for the info!
Jan 2011 Tested HIV positive
01/2011 CD4 189 / VL 79,000
03/20/2012 CD4 133 (10%) / VL 46,000
03/28/2012 started bactrim ds
04/04/2012 started complera
05/24/2012 CD4 255 (17%) / VL 53
06/25/2012 stopped bactrim ds

Offline aztecan

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Re: Kombucha
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2012, 11:05:25 am »
Are we talking about kombucha tea?

Lordy, I haven't heard of that in years. I used to make it and drink it faithfully.

Of course, that was pre-1996.

My fungus finally bit the big one and I never replaced it.

But, I know it didn't seem to hurt me, although I am still not crazy about the taste.

HUGS,

Mark
"May your life preach more loudly than your lips."
~ William Ellery Channing (Unitarian Minister)

Offline buginme2

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Re: Kombucha
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2012, 12:38:25 pm »
Are we talking about kombucha tea?

Lordy, I haven't heard of that in years. I used to make it and drink it faithfully.

Of course, that was pre-1996.

My fungus finally bit the big one and I never replaced it.

But, I know it didn't seem to hurt me, although I am still not crazy about the taste.

HUGS,

Mark

Yes!  You can now buy it in the stores.  I know some hippy's that still make it at home.  The store variety is less intense and is flavored.  Some flavors are pretty good.
Don't be fancy, just get dancey

Offline Miss Philicia

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Re: Kombucha
« Reply #6 on: March 27, 2012, 01:57:24 pm »
Here's some store bought for you, Marcia -- I had my new girlfriend pose with it

"I’ve slept with enough men to know that I’m not gay"

Offline Reishi

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Re: Kombucha
« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2013, 04:16:57 am »
Kombucha is a great product.  I swear by it.  I've been drinking it for years, even when I was neg.  Whenever I feel run-down or have a health issue, the first things I reach for are green tea and kombucha.  I notice results with both and I do feel more energized.

Yes, there are some delicious flavors.  My favorite is GT's cherry with chia seeds.  One kind to avoid is Vibranz brand chai flavor.  Ugh... that stuff is ghastly.  It tastes like varnish.

I was dismayed when I ran across some articles which said that consuming kombucha is not advised for poz people because it can cause lactic acidosis.  Perhaps something to be aware of but no cause for alarm.  I'll be devastated if I have to give up my kombucha.    :-\

« Last Edit: May 31, 2013, 04:19:27 am by Reishi »

 


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