A new article has just come out in Science Daily featuring the results of a clinical trial with conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) in treating Crohn's disease: "In our recent open label study of CLA as a supplement in study subjects with mild to moderate CD there was a marked improvement in disease activity and quality [...]
You have likely noticed that the new Absorb Plus is certified gluten-free and has a slightly different taste. Some people have emailed to say they like it better, and some have asked me to bring back the old one! While I know that change is stressful - especially when you've come to rely on something [...]
Encouraging StrictureHeal Feedback I have GREAT news for you if you suffer from intestinal strictures or bowel obstruction, or have been considering testing my Intestinal StrictureHeal protocol. Here is some encouraging StrictureHeal feedback: One of my readers - who is a medical doctor - had been testing my Intestinal StrictureHeal protocol on himself. He has [...]
How many kids do you know aged 11 and older that have their own cell phone? In my son's class of 11 year olds, all but 5 have their own cellphone. And in spite of the school policy being no cell phones allowed on school grounds, they text each other back and forth in class [...]
I have 3 kids aged 5 to 11 and yes, like all their peers, they want the latest gadget as soon as it comes out. Unfortunately, all of these devices carry health consequences due to the microwave RF radiation they emit. The World Health Organization has now classed WiFi radiation as a Class 2B carcinogen. [...]
This short story is excerpted from Paulo Coelho’s book on short stories and reflections, Like the Flowing River. I think all of us who are on a Healing Journey can especially relate to the Second Quality - something to reflect back on when times get tough, or maybe you're in a tough time right now. [...]
If the title of this blog post sounds confusing, just bear with me... Kiva is a micro-lending organization that I support. Micro-lending is a way that people in third world countries can borrow money (without getting scalped by crazy interest rates) for things like reeds to weave baskets, or a goat to start a goat [...]
Well, believe it or not, we finally got around to setting up our own composting bin in our backyard. And I have to say, don't wait for summer to do this as that's when the flies are at their peak! It's easier to start in colder weather so you can get the hang of it [...]
Annabel Fisher and I did a presentation together at the Canadian EFT Gathering a couple weeks ago - where I presented the theory behind combining more than one powerful healing tool together, for a synergistic effect that greatly maximizes the healing possible. Synergy is where 1+1 does not equal 2, it equals 5. So EFT [...]
On page 55 of my book about natural healing for digestive diseases, Listen To Your Gut, I give clear directions that you must not use any other supplements on the LTYG program UNTIL you have given the protocols a chance to work and your condition has stabilized. THEN you can go ahead and test other [...]
Statistics show that over 40% of Americans are deficient in magnesium. While there are blood tests for magnesium deficiency, some experts claim they're not conclusive since only 1 percent of the body's magnesium is found in the bloodstream; most is stored in your organs and bones. So it may be best to let your symptoms [...]
Do you remember the teleseminar I did with hormone expert Dr. Wendy Ellis (from Dr. Jonathan V. Wright's clinic in Washington) on Hormone Balance For Chronic Illness? Well, I've brought her back for another really timely topic faced by many: How do you keep your hormones balanced after age 35? Many men and women face [...]
Now that I have my very own microwave (RF) radiation testing meter (it also tests magnetic and electrical activity), I can actually do my own testing on the various devices in my and my neighbour's houses. I got an email from a reader asking me: I have a question regarding laptops. Does keeping a laptop [...]
Every so often I receive emails from readers that either move my heart, or contain good ideas. This one does both: Hi Jini, I have noticed a real difference in the way I feel taking 2 Absorb Plus shakes a day for my diverticulitis. Before your shakes, I was very weak walking with a cane [...]
I've never used a lot of styling aids with my hair - especially since I've been firmly in kid-land for the last decade. But now, my kids are getting older and wanting to try out different hair styles. I'm getting out there more and hooking up with old friends and the old hair-in-a-clip or loose [...]
Question: Dr. Mercola recommends avoiding Vitamin A, yet I notice you have Vitamin A in Absorb Plus - why is this? Answer: To quote from Dr. Mercola's article on this topic: "Let’s clarify one thing: It’s the retinoic acid (retinol) form of vitamin A that is problematic. Not beta carotene. Beta carotene is not a [...]
MucosaCalm provides excellent demulcent and mucilage activity for the mucosal lining of the small and large intestine. It is a 100% natural, herbal preparation that is ideal for people with Crohn's, Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticulitis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. If you suffer from any of the following symptoms, then you may benefit from using MucosaCalm: Inflammation [...]
MucosaCalm is a product I formulated for my own use during my healing journey from Crohn's Disease. Nothing existed at the time, with the blend of herbs and supplements that I felt would provide the healing I needed, but also be gentle and well-tolerated. Here is a list of the ingredients in MucosaCalm and how [...]
Absorb Plus was formulated by Jini Patel Thompson, the author of LISTEN TO YOUR GUT: Natural Healing & Dealing With Inflammatory Bowel Disease & Irritable Bowel Syndrome. After a bout of severe intestinal hemorrhaging, Jini's weight dropped to 99 pounds (she's 5'7") and her albumin levels showed she was severely malnourished. After receiving a blood [...]
FissureHeal is a natural, effective alternative to steroid suppositories; helps soothe and heal anal fissures. Jini says: These suppositories contain comfrey – which is a fantastic wound healer. Therefore, they heal anal or rectal fissures amazingly quickly. I’ve used them myself numerous times. Because they’re so long, you can break them into shorter pieces and [...]
As Absorb Plus is a completely elemental (pre-digested) product, it can be used as part of an exclusively elemental diet. Elemental diets are used to stop intestinal bleeding, induce disease remission and heal the Gastro-Intestinal (GI) tract. For more information on following a strictly elemental diet, see Jini Patel Thompson's book, THE IBD REMISSION DIET [...]
Absorb Plus is a delicious tasting, dietary supplement shake comprised of the highest quality, natural, elemental (pre-digested) ingredients. Since 2002, Absorb Plus elemental nutrient shake has helped thousands of people worldwide regain their health. People with Crohn's, Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticulitis, Colon Cancer, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome. People who have trouble chewing, swallowing, digesting or absorbing [...]
We have a customer whose colon had been removed, plus he had short bowel syndrome (where a lot of the small intestine has been removed). Needless to say, getting enough nutrients is a challenge for him. He has used Absorb Plus regularly and ongoing for about 3-4 years now. However, what he found helped was [...]
Many of our customers use Absorb Plus to recover from intestinal bleeding, and iron can trigger or exacerbate intestinal bleeding. This is why it has been left out of the formula - and people can then supplement as needed. Also, depending on the person's size, they will consume anywhere from 3 to 10 shakes per [...]
The Mixed Berry flavor is colored with a natural pink coloring that may be seen in the stool if you're drinking a lot of it or if you're using it as part of an elemental diet. When you're on an elemental diet, your stool is very minimal and only liquid, therefore the natural color passes [...]
Question: Is it absolutely necessary to take MucosaCalm on an empty stomach? Answer: Yes, it is. The herbal ingredients in MucosaCalm have to go straight to the intestinal lining, uninterrupted by the digestive process in order to be really effective. You can, however, combine MucosaCalm with other herbs or supplements designed to be taken on [...]
Easy & gentle on your stomach and digestive system - Absorb Plus contains natural, elemental (pre-digested) ingredients, which are easily tolerated by even the most sensitive stomach and intestinal tract. This helps minimize the pain and discomfort commonly associated with digestion. Maintain or gain solid weight (not fat) - Absorb Plus contains the right amounts [...]
"Pre-digested" means that the nutrients have been broken down into components that are much easier for your body to digest and absorb. The process of digestion involves breaking down food into nutrients that can be absorbed into the bloodstream. Hence the digestion of carbohydrates in the stomach takes about 1.5 hours, and protein takes about [...]
Unfortunately, we can't tell you the osmolarity rating of Absorb Plus as we have not had it analyzed for that. However, we can tell you that maltodextrin (a major component of Absorb Plus) tends to absorb a lot of water so we expect the osmolarity rating of Absorb Plus would be high. Hence we advise [...]
I don't care where you get them, but you simply must try these moisturizing body lotions from AUBREY ORGANICS! Here are 3 different lotions (all of which I love, but my favourite is the Collagen & Almond) made of entirely natural, organic ingredients. The first two have gorgeous essential oils. Aubrey Organics Rosa Mosqueta & [...]
The majority of people with a milk allergy are allergic to either lactose, or a dominant milk protein called casein. Cow's milk is composed of 80% casein and 20% whey. Absorb Plus is 99.8% lactose free and does not contain any casein. The protein component of Absorb Plus is a natural, cold-extracted whey protein isolate [...]
Absorb Plus tastes better, mixes better, absorbs faster, is better tolerated, is natural, and is not just fat & sugar! Most elemental weight gain/maintenance products are available only in hospitals, pharmacies, or on prescription from your doctor. They are composed predominantly of fat (oil) and sugar. Unfortunately, the weight that is gained from these products [...]
Yes, FissureHeal is. And it's ultra-thin diameter means easy and comfortable insertion for even the smallest child - just break off at the desired length. However, do not use for more than 3 months uninterrupted. If you wish to use for longer than 3 months, then take a break of 4 weeks before resuming use. [...]
Legally, because of the controversy over comfrey, we have to state on our label that FissureHeal is not for use by pregnant or breastfeeding women, and that's our official answer. However, please keep in mind that as the comfrey is in the rectum only, it does not go through the digestive system. Also, I can [...]
We have not had any reports of people's blood pressure increasing from ingesting Absorb Plus. But if you're concerned about it, the best thing would be to check with your doctor - since everyone's condition is different. The sodium level in Absorb Plus is set to provide a balanced profile of electrolytes - since many [...]
Friends of mine with three kids just put their house on the market. They are feeling the crunch financially and selling their house to downsize to a townhouse feels like the best option to them. My friend said, "I realize now (I believe it was God opening our eyes) that this really is our sideline [...]
It's enough to make you crazy - as if we don't have enough to worry about with GMO foods, pesticides, pollution, factory farming, industrial waste dumping and WiFi radiation - now we have to deal with nuclear radiation as well! Because, of course, we live in a global community where winds and oceans don't just [...]
Since Joe Mercola has gone on a whey isolate-bashing drive (part of his materials promoting his whey protein concentrate line of products) I have been inundated with emails from my readers. This is understandable since I have always encouraged my readers to sign up for Mercola's newsletter as he is an excellent source of information [...]
QUESTION: Please Help. About 2 months ago my colon constricted and tightened up and I couldn’t have a bowel movement. I have a home colonic kit and would do one everyday to get the waste out. This is the only way I could. I was on antibiotics for 12 years that destroyed my gut flora. From [...]
If you have a loved one who wants to stick with medical treatment for Cancer, then here is a really good natural therapy that can be done at the same time, which increases the efficacy of the medical treatments AND decreases their nasty side-effects: (OMNS Apr 14, 2011) Scientists have long studied the effects of [...]
Question: Can I add Natren probiotic powders to my Absorb Plus shakes, or should I mix the probiotics only with water? Answer: We contacted Natasha Trenev, the founder/owner of Natren probiotics and asked her this question. She replied that yes, you can mix Natren probiotic powders with Absorb Plus, but you must follow these directions: [...]
Shower filters protect your health by removing chlorine and other harmful elements from your shower water. These chemicals are more toxic in your shower than in your drinking water. Here's why: Chlorine is re-vaporized in the shower, inhaled into the lungs, and transferred directly into the bloodstream. In fact, the chlorine exposure from one shower [...]
Jini has written four books about natural health and different issues with the GI tract but I am often asked about the differences between them. Below I have listed each book with a brief description in order to help differentiate each book's purpose. You can click the name of each book if you would like [...]
If you have Jini's books and are looking for more of her content, look no further! Jini spends a lot of her time blogging and making YouTube videos in order to share her thoughts and experiences with as many people as possible. Below is a list of places where you can find out more about [...]
The raw materials are both Kosher and Halal. The final product is technically not, since we do not carry either certification for the manufacturing facility. The issue is that we do not own the manufacturing facility and one major requirement of the certification is that non-Kosher/Halal products are not to be produced in the same [...]
My good friend, Jay Baluk is putting together a free ebook about people's success stories living medication-free with IBD. As Jay says: "This book is going to showcase the stories of 20-35 med-free people who are now living awesome, healthy, med-free lives. This book will go into details such as: what struggles they endured, what [...]
The non-dairy Natren powder probiotics contain Garbanzo bean extract and Garbanzo beans are not allowed for people on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (or SCD). In that case, you may want to try the dairy-based powders OR if you can swallow/take pills then you can take the Healthy Trinity product. A few people have mentioned to [...]
First of all, please keep in mind that fructose is a very different substance from high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) or glucose-fructose. And if you check the literature carefully, it is these two latter products that have been linked to all the health problems. We have an in-depth article on the distinction in Issue #18 [...]
Question: On the Absorb Plus website there is a table with nutritional facts but the actual ingredients aren't listed. Where do the different nutritional components of Absorb Plus come from and what are the "natural flavors" made of? Answer: Our natural flavors do not contain MSG, gluten, or wheat. They are natural flavor extracts - [...]
We've been experimenting with DMSO-based formulas over at LTYG Wellness Circle for a couple of years now - you may have already seen my Quad-Synergy Pathogen Protocol on this blog. DMSO is dimethyl sulfoxide - a natural substance derived from tree bark. But it has some pretty amazing characteristics that make it a potent healing [...]
