Genie suffered from diverticulitis and was one of the
unlucky ones who had to have some of her colon removed.
But then a whole new problem came up. Here's what she
writes:
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Sherry:
On September 9, 2009 I had 12 inches of my colon removed
because of diverticulitis.
The surgery went well, but because of the antibiotics I
was given I developed C. difficile bad bacteria. This is
where the bad overthrow the good.
This is very hard to get rid of, and I had two relapses.
One day I was praying and I believe that God led me to
your Super Shield. I have been on it for one month and
have not had another relapse of this bacteria.
The doctor never told me about probiotics.
I am grateful for your product--it saved me from terrible
problems. I thank God first and then Sherry.
Genie
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While antibiotics have many beneficial uses, they have a
dark side, and causing bad bacteria overgrowth is a big
part of that dark side.
The overgrowth that Genie had was Clostridium difficile,
often called C. difficile or "C. diff."
Usually our bodies can fight off C. diff if we're healthy.
But if our bodies are low in beneficial bacteria (which is
a result of taking antibiotics), then the harmful ones can
easily take over.
The antibiotics that most often lead to C. diff are:
fluoroquinolones, cephalosporins, clindamycin and
penicillins.
Mild C. diff causes diarrhea and abdominal cramping, but
the real concern is if the overgrowth continues and becomes
severe--then it can become life-threatening.
Severe C. diff causes your colon to become inflamed (aka
colitis) or to form patches of raw tissue that can bleed or
produce pus (called pseudomembranous colitis).
Symptoms of severe C. diff include:
- Watery diarrhea 10 to 15 times a day
- Severe abdominal cramping and pain
- Fever
- Blood or pus in the stool
- Nausea
- Dehydration
- Loss of appetite
Severe C. diff can also lead to kidney failure, bowel
perforation (a hole in your colon), a ruptured colon or
even death.
Now here's the kicker--the standard medical treatment
for C. diff is:
MORE antibiotics.
The claim is that these antibiotics "work" by stopping C.
diff growth.
But the problem is that they kill the beneficial bacteria
in your gut, too.
As Genie mentioned, C. diff is very hard to get rid of.
So once you get off the antibiotics, C. diff can easily
come back...and you won't have a good supply of beneficial
bacteria to fight them off.
So you'll be back where you started from--making sure
there's nothing in the path between you and the bathroom.
It can be a never-ending cycle.
Genie learned how to combat C. diff overgrowth naturally,
without harsh antibiotics that can make the problem even
worse.
Super Shield contains the strains that have been shown to
be very effective against antibiotic-associated diarrhea.
These research-grade probiotic strains are helping to
build up Genie's population of beneficial intestinal flora.
That way, they can fight off any further occurrences of C.
diff like they should, without her having to suffer like
she has.
Plus here's some more great news for Genie and others like
her:
Super Shield helps make digestion smoother and more
efficient, which leads to more regular bowel movements and
less bad bacteria in your colon from waste build-up.
And THAT means less chance of diverticulitis attacks.
This can help make sure Genie won't have any more of her
colon removed.
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About the Author
Sherry Brescia is a natural health researcher, president
of Holistic Blends, Inc. and author of the mega best-
selling Great Taste No Pain Health System.
She has over 20 years experience in the medical research
field, and cured herself from IBS in 1992 by changing her
diet and eating the way she now teaches in her Great Taste
No Pain system.
Sherry has made it her life's mission to help others with
digestive challenges by educating them about the role of
diet in overall health and the importance of an alkaline pH.
**The FDA has not evaluated all of these statements. The
contents of this email are not to be considered medical
advice and are for educational purposes only. If you are
experiencing health challenges, always consult your doctor
for medical advice and follow it even if it contradicts the
contents of this email.**
