User Reviews for kefir

I had constant/chronic heartburn, that medication in turn caused a very upset gut. Everything I read pointed to probiotics. First day on them, no heartburn, gut stopped constant gurgling. I didn't have to worry about how far I was from a restroom. So far so good, after a few weeks, when I am sure everything has settled down I will probably reduce to a maintenance dose.

My LDL went down 30 points in 3 months drinking home made kefir made with dairy grains. I use grass fed organic milk, non homogenized. More bloodwork to follow up in a week or so. Will return with new information. G. W.

In fact, there is no reliable evidence that Kefir is anything more than a (moderately disgusting) food. The patient with the Kefir turned out to have a Helicobacter pylori infection which I treated with antibiotics and an acid reducing medication. But commercial doing good money from naive folks.

I have been drinking 1 cups of home-made Kefir for about 2 mount. I have noticed an increase in happiness, stemming from just feeling lighter and better, I sleep better my nails are growing very so much. I have had regular daily bowel movements. Since the Kefir I feel much more energy, I am moving so much, I feel incredible! I have also lost some weight...When I first used it, I did get some cramping and running to the bathroom, but after that initial response, my experience has been enjoyable. this stuff is a Blessing! Read More Read Less

Last fall I developed severe watery diarrhea associated with extreme fecal incontinence. The only treatment that I used was kefir, 12 oz. po bid. Within forty eight hours I hard soild stools again. I was amazed at how fast and side effect free this treatment worked for such extreme watery diarrhea.

I started with stomach problems and had severe bout of diarrhoea. I also had some bleeding. I was referred to the hospital for further tests & am awaiting MRI scan as my Calprotectin level was 495 & it should be 50 or below. This indicates I may have Crohn's disease. In the meantime I was suffering with bubbling stomach bloating and generally it was making my life miserable. I was looking for natural remedies that could ease the discomfort and came across Kefir. However as I have issues with gluten and dairy I decided to try the Kefir water grains and brew them myself. Wow, what a transformation. My stomach bloating/bubbling was massively reduced within 24 hours and I started to feel like my old self again. I take the water approx 20 minutes after eating and last thing at night before i go to bed. just a small glass and it's made such a difference. It's easy to make, tastes good and it's natural.Read More Read Less

I was diagnosed with Lymohicytic Microscopic Colitis ~4 yrs ago. This disease in down in the tissue of the colon. It has made me lactose intolerant, sensitive to many medications and really hinders you from lots of activities. You never know when you are going to have an episode for it hits very quickly and you have to be near a restroom. My gastrologist told me to try Keifer and that I could get the milk at many grocery stores. I have now been on one cup a day for a year and can truly say that it has I been a great benefit to me. My colitis has abated some and the pain is not as severe as it was so I highly recommend the Kefir. Read More Read Less

This is a product that is extremely good for the body as it is a magnet for for bad things in the body and very cleansing. It leaves me with much more energy and well being. It has helped with digestion immensely.

I am Russian and drink kefir since I remember myself, my mother start to give it to me then I was just a few months old. I never had any problems with kefir and I love it. I never looked at the kefir as a medicine, it always was a food.

I discovered Kefir when searching the internet for natural remedies for acid reflux. I have had severe heartburn for years and was taking Prilosec daily as prescribed by my doctor. If I didn't take Prilosec I would consume large quantities of Tums. Within a week or so of drinking some Kefir daily, I stopped taking Prilosec. I still had to use Tums but not nearly so many (1 or 2 instead of 6,8 or more). My need for Tums gradually diminished and after about two months I begin having days without any heartburn regardless of what I ate. I went for about six weeks with no heartburn at all. I haven't changed my diet or anything else so I believe Kefir helped me. I will occasionally get some heartburn if I overeat pizza or greasy food but nothing like I used to get. I have found Kefir is very soothing and I can take a few ounces of Kefir for mild heartburn relief instead of using Tums. It has been wonderful to be free of heartburn after so many years. I only wish I had known about Kefir in time to help my father. He suffered terribly with heartburn until Prilosec came onto the market. I am now making my own Kefir at home. I don't think my experience is unique. I have seen others on the internet who have said that Kefir cured their acid reflux and heartburn. I started with Lifeway brand Kefir. Lifeway tasted very good. I am making my own now and it is nearly as good as the Lifeway product.Read More Read Less

I had bad IBS before & after my pregnancy. I read about Keifer after I had a miscarriage. I've been taking it for about 3 weeks now 1 cup only or less. I've notice excellent improvement in my immune system with my bowel movements and my nerve system. I'm no longer constipated nor anxious I feel relaxed I also take prenatals.

Lifeway Kefir helped me with tremendously with constipation related to my pregnancy, when nothing else was effective, including stool softeners. As long as I took it every day I did not get backed up.

I searched the internet for a natural treatment for Acid Reflux. I was taking prilosec (prescribed by my Dr.) for severe heartburn. Prilosec worked pretty well for me but reflux would return quickly whenever I stopped taking it. I found sites recommending Kefir so I gave it a try but did not have high expectations. What happened? I found that after several weeks, I could get by without taking Prilosec. I would still get heartburn but I could treat it with Tums. Over time, I had less and less heartburn. By the 2nd month, my heartburn was almost completely gone. By month 3, my heartburn stopped. I have now gone almost a month without any heartburn at all and no need for Tums or Prilosec. Foods that would cause severe heartburn in the past (spaghetti with tomato sauce, steak, pizza, peanuts) no longer bother me at all. After years of suffering severe heartburn, it is wonderful to be free of it and free from consuming bottles of Tums or daily Prilosec. I have had no negative reaction to Kefir. I started using Lifeway Greek Kefir and have also begun making my own. I much prefer the Lifeway but my own Kefir works in smoothies. I am so excited to be free of heartburn!!Read More Read Less

I have added homemade kefir to our diet. It is very easy to do with live kefir grains and whole or raw milk. Store brands do not contain as many of the "good bugs" and they have added sugars. I started out slow as recommended by my nutritionist. It makes changes in your system quickly so she suggested starting with a teaspoon for a few days, working slowly up to a cup or two. Introducing slowly can greatly reduce negative side affects. It made a significant difference in just the first week.Read More Read Less

What treatment???? There is no treatment!! It is a drink - that is all it is. Where is all of this craziness coming from? Is the carton of yogurts next? I did not rate it because there is no treatment. I will give it a 5 star for taste but there is no category for taste; however, it would not let me post unless I gave it a one star - no fair WebMD. SO DO NOT TAKE THE ONE STAR RATING SERIOUSLY, IT DOESN'T MEAN THAT I RATED IT FOR ANY OF THE 3 CATEGORIES.

I was diagnosed with clostridium difficile after a round of clindamycin (strong antibiotic) and did not completely get rid of it for 6 months. I started making my own Kefir and will never stop drinking it every single day! I feel so much better and healthier, too. It is the best way to get probiotics, even better than taking a probiotic pill. I also ferment my own veggies and that is another way to get probiotics daily. I never want to deal with c-diff again. I learned about all this from an acquaintance that cured her own fibromyalgia drinking kefir and eating fermented veggies. Look into it, it helps with so many auto-immune diseases. We do not have to suffer, we have natural ways to heal our bodies and are responsible for our own health. Unbelievable how simple it can be.Read More Read Less

I purchased kefir grains online because my doctor suggested a probiotic diet to treat my colitis rather than a very expensive medication. I have been culturing and drinking my own homemade kefir for over two months now and not taking any of the medication. I no longer have the disgusting (anal leakage) and painful symptoms related to colitis, and my bowels are more regulated--I used to have to drink prune juice daily just to ensure a bowel movement. If you get the grains from a reputable site and follow the recommendations to keep all of your kefir producing materials extremely clean, then you should be able to enjoy the many health benefits and have no problems with accidental introduction of e-coli or salmonella. Understand that the latter two nasty germs are a problem with all food preparation in any kitchen if one doesn't take care to wash hands and utensils carefully, as well as avoid cross contamination by say, one cutting board for meat and a separate cutting board for veggies and fruit. It's simple kitchen common sense!Read More Read Less