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Testimonials

A smattering of quotes by

various Kombucha users

 

 

 

 

 

 

Personal

experience

 

 

During my work on Kombucha I have received a good many

reports from enthusiastic people. I shall let some of these

Kombucha-drinking correspondents speak for themselves. Copies of all

reports printed below are held by me. Like the articles mentioned

above, the personal reports are also remarkable for the broad range of

complaints for which people say they have received help. As I see it,

this can be explained by the fact that the effect of Kombucha is not

aimed at any one specific organ, but by stabilizing the metabolism and

by the detoxifying effect of the glucuronic acid in particular, it has

a positive influence on the system as a whole. This then becomes

apparent in many people by an increase in endogenic resistance to the

harmful substances and environmental pollution bombarding us from every

side, by a resuscitation of the damaged cells in the body, and by a

restoration and consolidation of well-being. But let's allow a few

heartening letters to speak for themselves.

 

 

Dr. Soraya Sh. from Iran is a medical practitioner. She

published an article titled "Kombucha inhibits malignant cell growth"

in the Iranian magazine "Barg-e-sabs" (Green leave magazine),

Teheran/Iran vol. 5 (No. 25, March 1996), pages 18, 19 and 54. In a

personal letter Soraya wrote to me:

"I distributed the Kombucha among patients. They got good results and

are very satisfied. Kombucha was good for Prostata gland, Corns in

toes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Marrow Cancer, Fibroid in uterus, Fibrosis

in lung, and so on. I did not hear any complaint about the Kombucha.

The results of using the Kombucha were good enough to accept it as a

perfect therapy. I myself use it every day. Your idea about writting

the book caused the Kombucha to be known in everywhere. I will try to

inform you about any advantages of Kombucha in Iran. "

 

 

Frau

T. S. from P., Germany, writes:

"I've had it (the Kombucha culture) for six months now, and my health

is improving all the time, Briefly, I feel great. I also passed it on

to friends who are also very happy with it and have been cured of

rheumatic pains and liver complaints, for example.(...) I wouldn't like

to have to give up drinking the beverage."

 

 

Herr

A. H. from A., Germany, relates:

"A year ago I had to go to the doctor on account of my stomach pains.

Tablets did not help me. Then by chance I happened to get some

Kombucha, and drink 2 glasses a day of it. It's only seldom that I feel

any stomach pains now. So I presume the tea helped me."

 

 

Herr

A. M. from B., Switzerland, had the following experience:

"I suffered for years from a lot of phlegm in the throat and could

never get rid of it. It was particularly bad at bed-time. When I lay

down, the phlegm completely blocked my throat, and despite all my

efforts I couldn't get rid of it. That has improved since I've been

drinking Kombucha; the phlegm. gets neutralized. (...) My wife had an

injury to her right leg, and that gave rise to an infection with

thrombophlebitis. The doctor wanted to send her to hospital, but I

didn't want her to go. And with prayer and Kombucha her leg healed up

beautifully after a week. She also hand less pain than is usual with

this complaint."

 

 

Six

month later Herr A.M. wrote again:

"And now I should like to tell you something else that I've noticed

since we've been drinking Kombucha. When I was about 16 years old and

an apprentice blacksmith and wainwright, I drilled a hole through my

left thumbnail while boring some holes, and ever since then it wasn't

normal. It curved downwards. And now (Note: Herr A. M. is now 74 years

old) I see that the nail is almost normal again. And 10 years ago I had

a coronary heart operation (by-pass), and several lumps had formed on

the scar which have also now disappeared. My wife had corns on her

toes, and since I've been dabbing them with a wad of cotton wool soaked

in Kombucha, they've disappeared."

 

 

Frau J. S. from L., Germany, wrote

two letters:

"Kombucha is the one and only remedy which helps my susceptibility to

infection. Herbal remedies, homeopathic preparations, enzyme therapy,

symbiotic control, treatment with my own blood, all intended among

other things to increase resistance, did not achieve the desired

result. Besides this, I can ward off migraine attacks with Kombucha. In

my case, the migraines seem primarily to have a hormonal cause, as they

mostly occur during menstruation. My chronic stomach and bowel trouble

did actually improve after the symbiotic control treatment, but under

greater pressure and in Spring and Autumn I still ended up with

gastritis. With Kombucha I can take a wholefood diet, which I'd already

switched over to in the 70's. I don't need to do any more roll cures.

My rheumatic pains (rheumatism of the soft tissues) have become

noticeably less since taking the miracle drink. Earlier on I could only

cope with the pain by taking enzymes. Now I only rarely have to reach

for the 'Wobenzym'. (...) My husband feels physical and mental

capacities have improved since taking Kombucha. His blood pressure has

returned to normal. He used to suffer from hypotonia. (...) A

brother-in-law of mine seems not to be so depressive after drinking

Kombucha. He used to spend most of the day in bed. We couldn't believe

our eyes when we saw that thanks to Kombucha he'd painted all the

windows of his house."

 

 

And

now a few lines from Frau J. S.'s second letter:

"In connection with the weak resistance I've acquired over the years, I

began to get cystitis and bronchitis at intervals that were much too

close together. The athlete's foot between my toes also wouldn't go

away. My bronchial tubes still give me a bit of bother in wet weather,

but up till now I've been spared the tiresome cystitis. Fortunately,

the athlete's foot has also departed. Incidentally, I can now at last

continue with the symbiotic control treatment which has been dragging

on since as far back as 1986, as without Kombucha I frequently used to

react to the vaccine injections with infections. (...) I think I shan't

give up the 'miraculous jelly-fish' and I'll even increase the dosage.

As I had a fit of the shivers etc. just now, I drank twice as much of

the beverage. After drinking it, you always get this nice warm feeling

and begin to perspire slightly, like when you've taken 'Echinacea' or

any other immune stimulant. Proof that one's resistance is beginning to

work! (...) I'm very pleased that at nearly 40 I've at last found the

remedy in KOMBUCHA, and can now face the future confidently and

fearlessly."

 

 

Frau

R. W. from L., Netherlands, writes:

"A great many people have been cured of the greatest variety of

metabolic diseases by Kombucha. In our tiny country one can now even

speak of a kind of Kombucha "revolution". GPs and specialists are often

speechless at the relatively quick healing through Kombucha, even in

cases where they could achieve nothing for years and even decades with

other remedies. (...) Some rheumatism patients told us that through

Kombucha they could do away with wheelchairs or crutches. Most reports

tell of the healing of intestinal complaints, high blood pressure and

rheumatic pains. Many people can sleep well again, thanks to Kombucha.

Healthy people experience an increase in energy. Athletes are

absolutely delighted. Sometimes we ourselves can hardly believe

reports. But we know that Kombucha has wide and far-reaching effects,

cleansing and revitalizing. And then of course one feels better."

 

 

Frau

L. B. from G. writes:

"I've felt much better since drinking Kombucha. I've no more spots, my

hair is much nicer, I was going gray, but all the gray hairs have

vanished now. Menstruation is much more regular and less painful."

 

 

Herr

L. Z. from D. writes:

"I'll gladly pass on to you my experiences with KOMBUCHA. Until

recently I was always having problems with my blood fat. The levels

were always too high and normal levels could only be achieved by means

of tablets. My attention was drawn to KOMBUCHA, and instead of the

tablets I used only this beverage. The result was that normal levels

could be maintained, thanks to KOMBUCHA. In addition, I also feel in

general much better."

 

 

Frau

H. S. from A. writes:

"I should like to thank you very much for the successful cure I've had

by drinking your Kombucha tea. For this success borders on the

miraculous. Two years ago I had a complete hysterectomy due to

carcinoma (cancer) or the womb. But after four months a further

operation was necessary. Following that I had thirty radiation

treatments. But the result was that I was having up to eight bowel

movements a day. All this without receiving any medication form the

doctor. At that time I happened quite by chance to read about Kombucha

tea." Frau S. says that she then got herself some Kombucha and

Colibiogen etc., and then she goes on: "And what happened? The bowel

movements returned to the normal two a day. During this time I had to

got into hospital for a check-up every two months. Then I learned from

my doctor that the last two cancer smear tests were negative. The

result amazed my doctor and the hospital doctors, as I had had no

medication. I put it all down to the Kombucha tea and the Colibiogen

etc. Therefore I thank you once again for this marvelous remedy, that

hopefully will also help other women."

 

 

Herr

O. H. from St. G. writes:

"I should like to tell you that I am very pleased with your Kombucha

cure. I followed the course for the purpose of purifying the system and

in order to get rid of Springtime lethargy. The course has helped me in

every respect. I fell fit again."

 

 

S.

K. from N. writes:

"I should like to tell you that I'm quite convinced about Kombucha tea.

I always used to be very tired in the evenings. Since I've been taking

Kombucha, that's all changed. I have much more energy again. It's

really good stuff."

 

 

Frau

T. v. K. from R. writes:

"I'm most enthusiastic about Kombucha, as my digestion has returned to

normal through using it. What a pity I didn't know about Kombucha

sooner."

 

 

15

year old M. P. from K., Netherlands, sent an account entitled "My good

experience with Kombucha:"

"The misery began when I was 10 years old, and it lasted for 4 + years.

At first the itching began in my arms, and I scratched them till they

bled, especially in bed at night. (...) After 6 weeks I then eventually

went to the doctor. I was given a course of penicillin and ointment,

because one arm was all inflamed from scratching. This lasted for about

1 + years. I kept on getting more ointment, one lot after the other,

and it was the same with the penicillin. - Then I reached the point

where things couldn't go on like that any more. I had to got to

hospital for specialist treatment. The doctor talked about some

intestinal bacteria which was the cause of the trouble.

Then

I was given yet more medicine, which made me feel as if I was numb the

whole time. But the itching remained. (...)

But

now my mother's been making Kombucha tea for the past six months. I

began drinking it right away, and after only one week the itching had

gone. I feel as if I've been born again. Even the scars are hardly

visible any more. I'd like to tell everyone 'Stop taking medicine, and

drink Kombucha'."

 

 

Frau

M. W. from V., Netherlands has written an account that was published as

a reader's letter in "Op Zoek", the magazine of the "Netherlands

Multiple Sclerosis Foundation" (No. 141, February 1990):

 

 

"I've been suffering from multiple sclerosis since 1982. I've now had

good results with Kombucha. This has a detoxifying effect on the body.

I began drinking the tea in 1989. At that time I could only go a few

meters outside the house, leaning heavily on two sticks, and my

condition was getting visibly worse. Now I can get out again for about

20 minutes, without sticks, and I'm not tired any more. The result of a

medical check-up was the renewal of the certificate of ability to hold

a normal driving license. I'm even going to try a little skiing again

this year. With a Kombucha culture you can prepare your own natural

remedy all your life long. I hope this account will contribute towards

other people experiencing an improvement in their state of health

through Kombucha."

 

 

Frau

H. Z. from H. writes:

"I've been cultivating a Kombucha culture in our house for the past

year, a task which gives me great pleasure. My husband drank only one

glass of Kombucha a day, and within 6-7 weeks he was free of rheumatism

in both shoulders."

 

 

Professor

J.S. from M.S., California, reports:

"I would like to share my experience with Kombucha. In April 1994 bone

cancer flared up and my right elbow started to desolve. I could hardly

use my right hand! The pain became almost unbearable. I could not sleep

at nights. I could hardly walk. Nothing was of any help to improve my

condition. I was ready to die. By the end part of July my apartment

manager gave me a pancake shaped mushroom. I started drinking the

fermented mushroom tea, one cupful per day. In less than three weeks my

elbow healed! Ever since I feel alive again, and I do have a lot of

energy! I am not tired at all! What a bliss to have such a feeling. I

am alive and well and full of hope! Thank you Gnnther W. Frank.

.......Since then I have introduced the Kombucha mushroom to many of my

friends. From Hawaii to Alaska, Nevada, England, Hungary and all over

in California. Every one gave a positive response. I would like to

express my humble thanks for your tireless and thankless work that you

have given to many of us who needlessly suffered the conventional

medical treatment."

 

 

The

following testimonials are taken with kind permission from the Colleen

Allen's Kombucha FAQ

(http://persweb.direct.ca/chaugen/kombucha_faq_home.html). The

testimonials were posted over the kombucha mailing list by rs

to this list. I have omitted the names, since I think not everyone

wants to have published their name or address. Would you like to

read more

testimonials on the Kombucha FAQ by Colleen Allen? .

 

 

ABDOMINAL

PAIN

"(...) I just began drinking the tea a couple of days ago. In the last

several months I have spent approximately $1500 for medical visits and

procedures for an undiagnosed stomach condition. I had numerous blood

tests, barium enema, colonoscopy, abdominal sonogram, etc. What I

suffered from primarily was excessive gas, irregularity, constant pain

in the upper and lower left quadrants, weakness, slight fever, and many

more minor symptoms. I was treated with several medications, but the

only thing which helped at all was "AXID," an H2 blocker medication

often used for ulcers and reflux disorders. (...) Almost immediately

after drinking the tea, my stomach felt much better, quantity of gas

decreased markedly. I wondered whether a placebo effect might explain

my improvement. But the next day, I felt even better. Belching stopped

and there was no pain. There is little doubt in my mind that kombucha

tea has a very beneficial effect on my condition. (...) For the first

time in several months I feel "normal. "

Update:

October 02, 1995: "I continue to use Kombucha tea daily to control my

condition. I have stopped the use of Axid entirely. Kombucha hasn't

"cured" me_I know this because when I stop taking it, within two or so

days, my condition worsens. Still, while I use the kombucha tea I am

o.k. and am very thankful to have been introduced to it via the

kombucha list. "

 

 

WEIGHT

LOSS

"I haven't found that it helped my asthma yet, but I am losing weight

and I like that. Something is in the kombucha tea though. When I give

it to my boys when they have a cold the snotty nose clears up and they

get over the cold in a day or two, much faster than before. My youngest

is only 3 so he has quite a few colds & sniffles. "

 

 

ARTHRITIS

"I have been brewing and drinking kombucha for nine months with amazing

results, like those wild testimonials in the literature; facial

wrinkles (I'm 60) filled in, gray hair turned back to normal; I sleep

better, bowel function is better. (...) I was at first wary - -

thinking like the skeptics on this list that these claims were too

extreme. But my husband had been taking prescription pain killers for

arthritis and the medicine gave him ulcers. So I figured, why not try

this wonder elixir? After a couple of weeks my husband's pain eased up

and he has not had to take pain killers since. Plus hair is growing

back on his bald spot. Now that's something we hadn't even expected! I

have read all the skeptics here plus the hints that those of us who

think this does something for us must be experiencing a placebo effect,

or have altered some other activity in our life to effect these

changes. And we may not even be all that critical in our thinking to

believe some beverage could do this. Say what you will, but there is

nothing that you can say to me which can contradict my own experience.

Studies of the kind reported in Science News take lots of time and

money to conduct. Just because someone hasn't published something in a

science journal does not prove that kombucha is a hoax. How many years

has it taken for science to acknowledge that, yes, fruits and

vegetables, and some vitamins can be powerful tools in preventing

cancers? Don't rush to judgment until there's something to judge. "

 

 

The

following testimonials are taken with kind permission from the Australian Web Site of John Miner

 

 

 

"Approximately

9 years ago my Doctors diagnosed my condition as PARKINSON'S DISEASE. I

have been using Kombucha now for 17 days, but such eventful days.

Energy levels and general mobility have dramatically improved, I am now

able to walk with a reasonable amount of rhythm in my movement, whereas

before I was reduced to a shuffle. My sense of physical balance is also

greatly improved. OSTEOARTHMTIS was severely affecting my left hand,

but thankfully I have regained full movement without pain. My HEARING

has dramatically improved also. So here I am 81 years of age and keenly

looking forward to the challenge of the years ahead, I just want to

tell all those people (of any age) who are in pain, and despairing of

the future, there is bright HOPE for the years ahead, thanks to

Kombucha "THE TEA OF LIFE!!"

Norman

C. Davis... Chermside Qld.

 

 

 

"I

have been drinking Kombucha tea cider for 3 1/2 weeks and can't believe

the difference it's made in my life. All my life I have had a STOMACH

ULCER, I have been taking strong antacid tablets every day to keep the

"sour gases" under control. I used to sleep on 3 pillows to enable me

to get some rest, since taking Kombucha I am able to get a complete

nights sleep lying on one pillow. Before taking Kombucha I also used to

take medication to control bad symptoms when I get upset, I've always

had a very "FIERY" NATURE, I am more relaxed now and off the

medication, I am now able to go back to work after being "invalided

off' with LEAD POISONING, my CONSTIPATION is gone. Kombucha is

unbelievable, just try some!"

Karl

Kilian... Nudgee Beach

 

 

 

"I

am a twenty five year old woman, who for the most part of my life has

had bowel and stomach problems. I have had terrible constipation,

severe stomach cramps and excess wind on a daily basis. Since taking

Kombucha Tea it has made me regular; the cramps have gone and I have no

excess wind problems. I also find I no longer need to take daily

supplements such as Iron, Fluid, Charcoal, Zinc and Magnesium tablets.

The Tea takes care of it all. I would certainly recommend this product

as I feel it has changed my life for the better."

Miss

Webber ... Wynnum.

 

 

 

"Since

drinking Kombucha Tea I have noticed a drastic reduction in the

symptoms of HAY FEVER AND SINUS that I had been experiencing. I have a

large VARICOSE VEIN on my right calf During the time I have been

drinking the Kombucha Tea, I have noticed that it has been reduced in

size and it does not itch or ache as it used to. I also have a

SENSITIVE STOMACH which has been relieved, and I am also able to

maintain REGULAR BOWEL ACTIVITY."

Mr

H. Wilkins... Springwood, Qld.

 

 

 

"My

husband has suffered from ACNE ROSACEA for about 10 years (now aged 74

years). He has been taking antibiotics during that time. Since starting

on Kombu Australia's Kombucha, the acne has cleared completely and he

no longer sleeps so much during the day."

Mrs

Alberta Harrop ... Wynnum

 

 

 

"This

is my personal experience regarding multiple health benefits of

Kombucha Cider Tea. In January of this year I contracted a serious

immune condition called GILLIENBARROW, that left me quite debilitated.

While in hospital I heard about Kombucha Tea. After leaving hospital I

acquired a culture and started brewing my own tea, until June of this

year. The results were, my bowel movement improved. It was at this time

I heard about Kombu Australia and decided to try their tea. After three

days I noticed my ENERGY LEVEL increased. In seven days I broke out in

small pimples around my forehead and hair line. They disappeared as my

body detoxified and my blood cleared. Two and a half months later the

ARTHRITIC PAIN in my lower back and hips ceased. I have more energy.

For the first time in 20 years I am SLEEPING RIGHT THROUGH THE NIGHT,

with no more heavy snoring, it's heaven sent. Just ask my wife about

insomniacs. Thank you Kombu Australia"

A

Rodwell ... Caboolture.

 

 

 

"For

approximately 3 months I had been suffering a SEVERE SKIN COMPLAINT on

my arms, legs and abdomen. After several trips to the Doctor and

spending considerable amounts of money on creams, lotions and tablets I

was at the stage of going insane from the constant itching and

sleepless nights. Soon my wife had developed the same condition and

went to see her G. P. and was prescribed lotions and creams different

to the ones I had used none of which worked. We also tried remedies

such as Tea Tree Oil, Pinetarsel, Vinegar etc. It was not until my wife

was discussing her condition with a friend that they suggested we try a

product called Kombucha Hand and Body Skin Food. After a two or three

applications I was CURED. Now I don't usually get excited about things,

but I feel this product is the best thing since "sliced bread" It saved

me (and my wife) from going "bonkers". Now my wife and I want to share

this experience and tell as many people as possible about other Kombu

Australia products. Thank you Kombu Australia."

P.S. & C.S.

Adamus... Morayrield.

 

 

 

"For

approximately 17 years I had been suffering from severe MIGRAINE

HEADACHES, at least 3 times a week at a minimum. I was totally resigned

to the fact that I would continue to suffer from this complaint and

pain for the rest of my fife. When visiting some friends one evening I

was asked if I would like to try some of the " MIRACLE" drink called

Kombucha Tea. I was hesitant, but I did try it anyway. It tasted quite

refreshing, but unknown to my friends I had a pain in my upper gastric

region which had been there most of the day. To my astonishment, within

half an hour of drinking this Kombucha Tea my pain had totally

disappeared. After commencing to drink this tea twice daily for the

last two and a half months I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED ONE MIGRAINE AT

ALL. I am so thrilled to be able to share this experience and tell

people how this Kombucha Tea has benefited me and CHANGED MY LIFE."

Fay

Haddrill ... French's Forest

 

 

 

"I

started drinking Kombucha Tea in October 1994. At first I didn't really

notice any changes until I increased the amount I was drinking to 100

mLs a day. After working as a Registered Nurse for several years with

shift work, one of my main complaints with my own health was

CONSTIPATION. Since drinking Kombucha Tea I no longer have any

problems, in fact, I believe the Tea is excellent for the digestive

tract. In the ten months that I have been enjoying the Tea, I have also

experienced a greater sense of well being and more energy. The greatest

and most unexpected benefit to me, has been the COMPLETE BREAK DOWN OF

ALL MY CELLULITE. I don't consider myself to be overweight as such,

perhaps a few kilos every now and again, but the cellulite has been a

problem for approximately fifteen years. I have not changed my diet in

the last few months and I have always been a power walker, so I can

with confidence attribute the disappearance of all cellulite and the

RESHAPING OF MY HIP AND THIGH AREA to the drinking of Kombucha Tea. I

certainly recommend it to everyone as a preventive health measure and

for some of the other terrific benefits that others are discovering."

Kate

Miner ... Brisbane

 

 

 

"I

have suffered OBESITY for several years and was given a mushroom and

told if I took the brew I would lose weight, after two months I found

it had made no difference. Then a friend of mine told me of Kombu

Australia, being desperate I tried some of their tea and I am pleased

to say that after six weeks I HAVE LOST 5 KILOS".

J

Nunn, Queensland

 

 

 

"I

had been suffering from C. F. S. (CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME) for 5

years. After a 3 month course of Kombucha Tea, my energy levels are

higher than before I contracted C. F. S, my memory has returned to

normal, my concentration level is now normal and I feel great. In fact

I feel so good I left a high paying position to start Kombu Australia

so others may benefit similarly"

Mr J

Miner ... Brisbane