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Would you agree . . . .
That the health of citizens in industrialized countries is in a very sorry state and that healthcare costs are way out of control?  Western doctors treat the symptoms. The drugs they prescribe control symptoms but often do not treat the pathological process.  Examples:
 

Antibiotics may kill bacteria but do not improve a person's resistance to being infected. Diuretics rid the body of excess fluids but do not improve kidney function. Aspirin may control arthritis pain without altering the degenerative course of the disease. Yeast infections may follow a course of antibiotics. Kidney damage may result from long term use of diuretics. Lengthy use of aspirin may cause the lining of the stomach to erode, triggering Internal bleeding.

A noted medical doctor conducted a trial comparing Interferon, an immune strengthening product, to Kombucha. Arthritis patients showed greater improvement on Kombucha than Interferon. Kombucha Multiple Sclerosis patients had a whopping 80% greater improvement than the Interferon control group.

The Oriental approach is to prevent illness by treating the causes.  In some rural areas of the Orient you pay the health provider to keep you healthy.  If you get sick, the provider pays you.  Works for me, how about you?

The Kombucha Record:

Kombucha has a track record dating back over 2,400 years. With the exception of a teeny tiny number of cases of irresponsible misuse, it has not done anyone harm. On the flip side, it has benefited millions of people all over the world. Modern orthodox medicine has also helped millions of people and saved millions of lives. On the flip side, thousands die each year from medical malpractice or from the side effects of conventionally dispensed drugs. The modern concept, that physicians must fight disease rather than cooperate with Nature to eliminate the condition, has divided medicine into two fields. Allopathic (modern medicine or industrial medicine) and Naturopathic (including alternative, holistic etc) medicine. Would you agree that we would be better off by utilizing the best of both fields.

Most Westerners, especially the older generation, suffer from multiple conditions.  The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) reports this progression of ailments and years per 1000 people in 1989:
 

The U.S. Department of Health studied Kombucha drinkers in 1995. Prior studies indicated Seniors in the U.S. normally do NOT use alternative medical treatments. In this study they found Kombucha to be the exception with large numbers of people over 50 turning to Kombucha for health reasons. Their reason for doing so they said, "is that it works".

If they rely on traditional treatment they have a medicine cabinet that is overflowing with prescription drugs to treat the symptoms and more drugs to treat the side effects.  For those into holistic, homeopathy, natural and alternative healing the cabinet is filled with vitamins, minerals, herbs and various supplements.  Either way, staying healthy is very costly, but hey, no one wants to be sick.  Right?
 

ADD and ADHD is affecting an alarming number of modern children. A recent newspaper article explored the possibility that nutritional deficiencies in the young people's diet could be responsible. Could Kombucha and the drops be useful in such cases? Maybe and if anyone has personal experience to share email me at info@cajunernie.com. Please.

An estimated 500,000,000 world wide drink Kombucha on a regular basis. Kombucha started catching on in America in the early 1990's and the latest estimate is there are over 3,000,000 now using the tea. Newspapers and magazines report that Kombucha is used by Daryl Hannah, Rita Coolidge, Madonna, Sharon Farrell, Lily Tomlin, Linda Evans, Graham Russel and Morgan Fairchild. Martin Landau during an interview said he had seen a movie director at lunch and complimented the man on his new facelift. The director replied that he didn't have a facelift-he was drinking Kombucha. You guessed it; Martin got a Kombucha mushroom for himself. But, enough name dropping.

A thousand Kombucha drinkers were surveyed and asked "why they were drinking Kombucha:
 

These are the major categories but the list goes on and on.

These same 1000 people reported an average of 6 benefits derived from drinking Kombucha.
 The most common benefits were:
 

85%	experienced constipation or digestive relief
83%	reported a "feeling of well being"
51%	claimed relief from arthritis type symptoms
32%	report relief of ulcer pain & digestive problems
30%	had better sleep patterns
28%	experienced some weight loss
24%	reported improvement in skin conditions & tone
18%	had better eyesight, less floaters & sharper vision
17%	experienced reduced sugar cravings
17%	reported relief from PMS symptoms
17%	had lower blood pressure & lower cholesterol
16%	enjoyed allergy relief
13%	reported better concentration

That's remarkable for a cost of $3 a month.

Those with any serious illness or disease should think of Kombucha therapy as a form of complementary treatment. It is to be taken in addition to orthodox treatment and won't interfere with other medications. Kombucha sometimes enhances the effectiveness of other medications and it is important to keep your health provider informed so dosage can be adjusted accordingly.

We believe that Kombucha can save you a lot of money in regaining and maintaining your health.  It addresses the whole body's systems.  Use it in conjunction with your present treatment and as you cure some ailments and bring others under control you can cut back on other supplements and prescriptions (with your Doctor's advice). 

Many health care professionals are not up to date on non-traditional alternatives. Most could not or would not take the time to research Kombucha. We have therefore put together a brief explanation of Kombucha, see SYNOPSIS FOR DOCTORS. Feel free to print it out to share with your physician when seeking advice or permission on using Kombucha.

It takes about 15 minutes every 8 to 14 days for each mushroom you care for.  Most people spend more time than that driving to the Doctor's office, waiting in the reception area then running to the drug store and waiting in line to pickup prescriptions.  For those into supplements, think of the time spent pouring over vitamin catalogs and trying to keep up with the latest miracle product and fad of the day cure.

You gotta be kidding me is the reaction of most people at this point. Let's back up a bit and take a look at WHY people get sick. America is one of the sickest and worst fed nations on earth according to Doctor J. C. Nichols a noted medical writer. Doctor R. J. Williams, a University biochemistry professor, states that conditions generally attributed to "aging" such as impaired vision, hearing and memory; strength and endurance decline; insomnia; loss of libido and appetite for food; aches and pains; and increased tendency towards constipation, arthritis, diabetes, arteriosclerosis, osteoporosis, senility etc etc etc are actually related to cell and tissue mal-nutrition. The longer cells are provided with proper nutrition, the longer they will remain in good working order thus eliminating many of the above mentioned conditions. Deprive your cells of proper nutrition and illness will result.

Fermentation: The oldest reports of fermentation are of vinegar being used to preserve foods and dates back at least 10,000 years. The origin of the word is French "vin aigre" (sour wine). The Babylonians used dates to make wine and sometimes allowed the wine to over ferment thus creating "vinegar". About 4,000 years ago vinegar had become widely used in flavoring food, especially with the addition of spices such as saffron, garlic, tarragon etc. The Assyrians, Greeks and Romans regarded vinegar as an important medicine in addition to its preservative value. The Romans introduced vinegar into Britain. During the Great Plague, some enterprising robbers used vinegar to protect themselves from contamination while they robbed the homes of plague victims. Hence the nickname "thieves vinegar". Vinegar saved the lives of thousands during the US Civil War and in the Crimean and Boer Wars when it was used as a disinfectant.

I remember, as a high school athlete we drank a tablespoon of vinegar in a glass of water daily to improve our stamina. Recently I discovered that a vinegar beverage was mentioned 3,000 years ago as a strengthening agent for manual laborers. "Come hear, eat your bread and dunk it into your vinegar beverage" (the Bible, Ruth 2, 14. The farmer Boas, used these words to invite Ruth, later to be his wife, for a meal.

Kombucha is often compared to "mother of vinegar" but it is much more complex in its chemical makeup. Dr. Boris Wydoff was one of the Soviet Doctors who worked with their Olympic athletes from 1976 to 1979. He identified Kombucha as one of the reasons their teams were so dominate at that time. "I also utilized alternative and holistic medicines…a combination of things, not just one thing. More vitality, more energy, better performance."

The Kombucha fermentation process produces a variety of substances from acetylcholine, which benefits the body's nervous system to choline, which normalizes blood pressure and prevents hypertension.

Lactic acid successfully battles digestive problems by aiding in the expulsion and elimination of unfriendly bacteria and cleansing the bowels.  It is difficult to keep your internal microbial ecology healthy without regular detoxification.

Q10 is often referred to as the "energy or youth vitamin". Up to age 35 the Q10 levels remain fairly constant but after age 35 levels gradually decrease. The higher the deficiency, the increased chance there is for illness and lack of energy. Japanese scientists have observed that persons over 35 that consume Kombucha regularly for years do NOT show a decreasing tendency in Q10 levels.

METABOLISM generally speaking is the chemical processes in your body that change air, food and other materials into the substances your body needs to function. Most of the previously mentioned conditions could be labeled as "metabolic disorders".

It is important to consume living micro-organisms and bacteria to aid digestion. According to experts, the healing of the bowel flora is the first and most important step to curing an illness. Kombucha is a highly nutritious food drink. It is a metabolic balancer (helping various organs work together).

Probiotic---supports beneficial bacteria
Adaptogen-balances processes that get out of kilter
And Detoxifier-flushes toxins from your system

The REALLY, REALLY beautiful thing about Kombucha is: During its 2400+ year history, no one has ever been know to become seriously ill or to die from drinking Kombucha. Seen any figures lately on how many Americans die each year from misdiagnosis, reaction from prescription drugs or botched surgeries?

Sounds “too good to be true” doesn’t it? I know when I first looked into Kombucha I was skeptical. I have Osteoarthritis in both knees and every time I stood up they popped and creaked. Stairs were difficult and I had to stop evening walks altogether. We have pecan trees in our yard and my son even bought me one of those wire basket pick up things so I wouldn’t have to stoop over. Only minor relief had been achieved with the other “miracle” products on the market. The price was right so I decided to give Kombucha a try.

Three months after starting on Kombucha the popping and creaking had stopped and we were back up to walking a mile with no pain the next day. Two months later we were out shopping and came out to a dead car battery. It was a beautiful day so we walked the 2 ½ miles home. The only side effect the next day was the soles of my feet were tender. If in a hurry I now take the stairs two steps at a time.

The arthritis relief alone was enough to make me a satisfied customer but improvements in other nagging conditions keep coming and coming. See my full testimonial at the end of the other testimonials.  Also included in my testimonial is a picture of our 2 and 4 year old grandsons and me on a "gator" hunt at Grand Bayou.

Some of you at this point may be thinking, "do I really want to drink tea that had a mushroom floating in it"?  Consider this: penicillin was originally made from moldy bread.  Quinine is made from tree bark.  I don't even want to think about what vaccines and serums for shots are made out of. 

Humans have been making beer for around 10,000 years. A living yeast culture is used in the fermentation process. The same is true in fermenting wine, vinegar and most alcohols. Yogurt, cheeses, kefir and sourdough breads also utilize living yeasts and cultures of bacteria. Don't forget sauerkraut, buttermilk and cultured butter. Without friendly microbes, humans and all other life forms could not survive for very long. Don't quote me on this but when I was studying for "Who wants to be a Millionaire" I believe one of the medical books said adults have around 3 pounds of "friendly" bacteria in their digestive system.

I like to think of the Kombucha mushroom as a highly efficient mini-chemical factory.  For a little sweet tea and peace and quiet it's willing to work 24 hours a day producing babies and a tart fermented tea that has medicinal properties.  The tea, when consumed in sufficient quantities by mankind, treats and prevents many conditions.  If the drug companies could figure out how to manufacture the tea in a lab and patent it, they would.

As humorist Will Rogers might say . . . Kombucha does a lot of things for a lot of people everyday.  It probably can't do everything for everybody everyday.  We are confident enough, however, of Kombucha's healing and preventative powers that we offer the following guarantee:

SATISFACTION GUARANTEE

Brew the Kombucha according to directions and drink a minimum of 12 ounces a day.  At the end of 4 months, if you don't feel that you have significantly benefited from the Kombucha, send us a letter at:

Cajun Ernie
495 Ockley Drive
Shreveport, LA 71105-2919

You shouldn't pay for something that didn't work for you and we will cheerfully send you a refund check for the price of the Kit. FAIR ENOUGH?

Living with cancer and recovering from traditional treatment is perhaps the worse situation to be in.  Researcher Enderlein reached the conclusion that the mystery of cancer can only be solved by biologists because: "living organisms can be combated by live matter only" and "deprive cancer of its environment, and it cannot exist".  Please click on the CANCER icon for more in depth information on cancer. Even if you don't have cancer you will find this page interesting.  Any cancer patient, or for that matter, person with a major dibilitating condition who cannot afford a Kombucha kit can receive one by simply paying the $7.85 shipping cost.  Write me at the address shown above.

QUESTION: Can someone with Candida drink Kombucha?

The yeast in Kombucha does not throw off spores and does NOT belong to the Candida family. Kombucha is actually antagonistic towards Candida albicans and many with that condition experience improvement and even cures with a Kombucha regimen.

QUESTION: Will Kombucha help me to lead a long and productive life?

Let me tell ya'll bout Bubba Thibodeaux. His family has been adrinkin Kombucha since befo the British drove them outta Novia Scotia whey bek round the middle of the 1700 hundreds. Sea Bubba is 78 years old and don't wanna retire. His company made him go get a fiscal witch was the furst time he had eber bin in a Doctor's offus.

After goin over him hed to toes the Doc couldn't find anyting wrong with Bubba so he ast him. "Bubba you are 78 years old and in perfect health so what do you owe your remarkable condition to." Bubba said wa'll Doc, I don't worry aboot nutin. I jes do my job, drink my Kombucha and go gator huntin when eber the missus makes tings tense around da house.

The Doc said, "well longevity must run in your family." How old was your father when he died? Bubba came rite back and says, "who said my daddy was ded". He is 98 years old and we wuz gator huntin jes last week.

The Doctor then said, "well that is certainly amazing, the two of you must get your longevity from your grandparents". How old was your grandfather when he died? Bubba came rite back with, who said my granddaddy was dead". He is 122 years old and in fact is getting married agin this Sattday.

The Doctor was perplexed and asked, "at 122 years old why would he want to get married"? With a gleam in his eye Bubba answered, "who says he wants to get married"? The girl's family insists on it.

Just kidding folks. A variation on the above story was passed on to me by a longtime Kombucha user in Salt Lake City. Seriously though, there are a lot of claims out there to the effect that people are living so much longer than previous generations. Consider this: statistics from the 1700s and 1800s can be distorted because of early deaths caused by wars, Indians, starvation and lack of sanitary conditions. For the heck of it I decided to look at American Presidents (excluding those assassinated). For the 13 born in the 1700s the age at time of death was 72.76 years and all but Washington died in the 1800s. For the 17 born in the 1800s the average age at time of death was 67.94 with 6 dying in the 1800s and 11 dying in the 1900s. Only 3 presidents born in the 1900s so far have passed away which is too small a statistical group. I don't have an answer as to the decline in longevity but do you think stress, diet and other modern day factors may have entered into the equation?

QUESTION: If sugar and caffeine are necessary for fermentation how can that be good for you?

During a normal fermentation cycle the sugar and caffeine are "used" up and what remains is negligible. There are 7 teaspoons of sugar in one serving of a carbonated soda compared to an estimated 3 grams of simple monosaccharide sugar per 100 grams of Kombucha. An 8 ounce glass of Kombucha contains 8 mg of caffeine compared to 100mg in a cup of strong coffee. It just makes good sense that Kombucha is better for you than sodas and coffee.

QUESTION: How can Kombucha lower blood pressure for those with high pressure yet raise blood pressure for those with low pressure.

One feature of Kombucha is that biochemicaly speaking, it is an adaptogen and has a normalizing influence on "out of balance" conditions. Some overweight people lose weight with Kombucha and others that are underweight gain weight. Same principle.

QUESTION: Can Kombucha cure smokers, alcoholics and substance abusers:

There first must be the desire to quit backed up by a dedicated and sincere effort. Kombucha has been reported to reduce the cravings for addictive substances. The improved mood and health benefits are also helpful.

QUESTION: Should the elderly and children avoid Kombucha because of the alcohol content"

The alcohol in Kombucha is about the same as that contained in a glass of fresh squeezed fruit juice. Probably less than that contained in a bowl of fruit salad that sat at room temperature for 2 or 3 days.

QUESTION: Is Kombucha a "miracle cure-all"?

Absolutely not. Kombucha doesn't cure anything. Our creator blessed humans with a marvelous, but complicated, body with numerous systems and organs that can pretty well take care of most pesky diseases and disorders as long as we take care of ourselves. Kombucha simply helps your body return to good form so that the body's natural defenses can deal with the disorder OR prevent the problem from occurring in the first place.

QUESTION: Does Kombucha cure Cancer"

Absolutely not. Kombucha is an excellent preventative of cancer because:

It helps to establish a balanced and healthy intestinal flora.
It keeps the body from building up toxins and other waste products.
It encourages balanced metabolic function.
Its acidity will discourage pathogenic micro-organisms in the blood.

If you have cancer by all means seek professional medical treatment. During chemotherapy the body is being assaulted by massive doses of chemicals. Drinking Kombucha while undergoing chemo and after the treatment is completed helps the body to cope better due to the detoxification properties of Kombucha. The liver especially benefits. Improved mood and energy levels are also reported.

QUESTION: What about the Kombucha pills, extracts and concentrates?

My immediate response was WHY? A person can make their own fresh Kombucha for about $3 a month so WHY would anyone consider paying high prices for packaged substitutes?

I realized after some research, however, that my initial reaction was wrong. There are claims that Kombucha drops (extract) is 60% to 80% as effective as the fermented tea. Many people undergoing treatment for cancer and other devastating diseases can not tolerate the acidity of Kombucha. Some diabetics are reluctant to drink Kombucha due to the sugar content. Others want a convenient alternative to take on trips or to work etc. Still others simply want the benefits without the work and responsibility of caring for Kombucha cultures. Pappy always said, da customer is always rite so gib em whut dey wants.

Our jumbo mushrooms have a much higher extract yield than the smaller mushrooms. This enables us to offer Kombucha drops (extract) at a very competitive price. See the KOMBUCHA DROPS section. We also include instructions for making your own Kombucha drops with your starter kit. It's actually very easy.

QUESTION: Will Kombucha help my LIBIDO?

Ya'll member mah fren Boudreaux? Well he was having lumbago problems so he an his wife Renee' started drinkin Kombuchee awhile back. Befo whenever da sun went down Boudreaux wuz always ready to go frog giggin, shrimpin, coon chasin or gator huntin. Now you can't git him outta da house at nite. I bumped inta Renee' on da street recently and ast her why Boudreaux don't go out at nite no mo wit da guys. She jes smiled and walk away. Dat girl ain't smiled like dat since she wuz a teenager. Sometin goin on when a man don't wanna go huntin wif da guys no mo.

Seriously though, when you eliminate aches and pains and flush out your veins and arteries the blood starts racing to all parts of the body. When that boost in energy kicks in you do need an outlet to burn off the excess energy.

Healthful Equilibrium:

When the body is functioning optimally, all the internal systems are in equilibrium, despite any variations in external factors. Referred to as homeostasis, it is in this optimal state that our body self regulates and self repairs efficiently. Homeostasis can become out of balance and less effective due to factors such as:

Improper diet
Detrimental lifestyle
Hereditary factors
Toxin and waste buildups
Chemical invasion
Environment and other lesser factors

Attitude is all-important. Maintain a positive attitude, shun anger, don't carry grudges and above all else listen to your body. Take every improvement in your health as a victory instead of dwelling on remaining conditions. You are what you think and do so think and act positively and it will change your life.

Enough rambling and soap box speeches.  If you are ready to order now click here: "Order Now"  A detailed listing of the kits contents can be found at the beginning of the ORDER page.

For those needing more information on Kombucha we have pulled the story together from several sources and have included a sampling of testimonials from around the world.  For those wanting to "really get into" Kombucha, we include a listing of books relating to Kombucha in your kit that we found helpful and informative.

There are Kombucha detractors

Some claim something so simple and basic can't possibly improve or cure so many conditions. Others say that without a mountain of scientific tests and double blind studies to prove Kombucha works that claims of improvement in medical conditions should be ignored.

When faced with the studies that have been done, other critics say that there is nothing in Kombucha that would explain the health benefits that have been reported. Their answer: "It must be the placebo effect" in that if a person takes something that they believe will heal them, the mind takes over and healing occurs.

Duhhhhha…do you really care if it was your mind over matter or the Kombuca that made you get better?

Hippocrates was the "father of holistic medicine". In Hippocratic writings vinegar, honey and herbs are mentioned many times. Isn't it ironic that modern medicine has now adopted Hippocrates as its ancestral mentor while continuing to down play the benefits of holistic, alternative and other non traditional methods.

We came across a "muscle test" that is used by some alternative healthcare providers and other types of professional people. It's based on the belief that the body has an intelligence of its own. The exception might be Boudreaux. Rene' been doin dat boys tinking for him cents beck in jr high. For the fun of it we decided to put the test in your kit. Take the test to see if Kombucha will be of benefit to you.

If you fail the test, don't despair. Maybe you just need a little "attitude adjustment'. Perhaps you need to believe more sincerely that your ______________ condition is going to get better or even cured, real soon.

 Click on the "About Kombucha" button.

 SIDE EFFECTS WARNING

Those drinking Kombucha in sufficient quantities should experience increased energy and stamina, improved mood, stronger immune system, some weight loss, lower medical bills and vitamin and supplement savings. Many will experience improvement or elimination of a wide variety of medical conditions. A much improved "quality of life" is not uncommon.

© 2004 Cajun Ernie