FAQs

+ What are probiotics?

Probiotics are a form of live bacteria that are a key part of the natural world, and crucial to our survival. Probiotics help beneficial bacteria to flourish in the body, while hindering the growth of harmful microorganisms.

+ What are SBO's?

Soil-based organisms (SBOs) get their name because they literally come from the soil. Up until the advent of modern food processing, along with the washing and cooking of nearly everything, soil based organisms were a common and absolutely essential part of our diet.

Actually, they are still essential, just unfortunately not all that common anymore.

+ Why are SBO's so vital to our health?

In nature, one of the chief functions of SBO's is to release powerful enzymes that sterilize the soil, removing harmful forms of bacteria, while creating optimum conditions for growth.

Otherwise the soil would be too hindered by yeasts, molds, fungi and other harmful organisms impede plant growth. Similarly, inside our digestive system, SBO's help create an environment that limits the growth of unfriendly bacteria, including pathogens, candida and others.

Soil Based Organisms also help your digestive system digest and assimilate carbohydrates, fats and proteins, while at the same time speeding the elimination of waste.

+ How many "billions" of CFU's do you have?

Most products require billions of CFU's per serving because the strains of probiotics actually get killed by stomach acids during digestion. Meaning, very little actually make it through your digestive system.

What's more, the strains in these products are often less than 1.5% of what's inside your GI tract under in optimal conditions. Thus, they do not reflect nature--inside or outside your body--and billions of them don't aren't all that helpful anyway.

With Beauty Detox Probiotic+, actual CFU count is less important for two main reasons: 1) SBO's are what we'd find in nature, and therefore symbiotic with our body and not harmed by the digestive process. And 2) the formula includes a prebiotic that helps accelerate the repopulation of all forms of friendly bacteria once they're in your system.

+ What makes the Probiotic+ formula unique?

See above product page for more explanation. But basically, it comes down to 5 main factors: Natural SBO's... 29 Different Strains... Survives Stomach Acids... Resident-Forming... Includes Powerful Prebiotic.

+ Can't I just eat cultured vegetables or yogurt and get the same benefit?

No, cultured vegetables and yogurt contain very different probiotic strains (mainly acidophilus and bifidobacterium), and while they are an important and great thing to include in a superior diet, provide significantly less benefit in comparison to SBO's.

+ What benefits should I expect to see?

Here are just some of the potential benefits:
Clear, glowing skin

Increased energy

Less bloating or puffiness

Efficient digestion

Clear, bright eyes



Slimmer waistline

Improved mental clarity

Naturally better mood

Reduction in acne/age spots

And more…

+ How do probiotics affect my health overall?

See the product page for lengthier explanation. In short, there is no aspect of your health--from your digestive system, immune system, brain and more--that is not in some way enhanced by greater probiotic balance.

+ Can Probiotic+ help with candida?

While we cannot make specific claims with certainty, it's believed that many strains of SBO's feed off the same pathogenic yeasts, moulds, fungi and bacteria that plague individuals suffering from Candidasis. In fact, one of the key advantages of SBO's is that, unlike conventional probiotics, they are not dependent on a healthy gut environment to function. In fact, they are extremely resilient and will help even in cases of great imbalance.

William C Bryce M.D. PhD wrote this about SBO's: "Just as SBO's destroy molds, yeasts, fungi and viruses in the soil of the organic garden, they perform the same with pathological organisms in the gut, greatly augmenting the body's immune system." Overall, combining SBO consumption via Probiotic+ with the other changes recommended as part of a Beauty Detox lifestyle, together form a very strong foundation for the reduction or removal of Candidiasis symptoms.

+ How do I know if my intestinal flora is imbalanced?

We are all exposed to chemicals in the air. And even if you currently buy only organic, you've probably been exposed to chemicals on the food you eat. Other factors: Excess food processing. Food additives. Stress. Negativity. Mental or emotional trauma. Too much oil or heavy foods like meat. Hormones and other additives in meat. Antibiotics. Unnatural vitamins and supplements.

All these affect our probiotic balance and thus, virtually all of us can benefit from a product like Probiotic+, with 29 different strains of SBO's.

+ Are there any actual studies backing up the efficacy or benefit of these probiotics?

Yes, though it's still early. There was a study conducted at the University of Washington in Seattle concluded that IBS sufferers could experience both short-term and long-term relief with the use of these specific SBO's.

And then a study conducted at one of the most prestigious institutions in Ecuador , concluded that consuming of SBO's could help significantly reduce the time spent with symptoms like diarrhea.

Overall, when it comes to studies, we must remember that drugs are much more lucrative than nutritional supplements, and therefore easier for big companies to fund expensive studies.

Similarly, much of the research done on probiotics has been done by companies with a vested interest in the outcome (i.e. yogurt manufacturers) and therefore biased. However, as the benefits of SBO's become more widely known, more and more research will emerge.

+ In the past, you've talked about acidophilus and bifidobacterium in the past. What has changed?

Yes, I've spoken about those in the past because they are the primary probiotic strains found in cultured foods, such as sauerkraut, and are indeed very valuable in aiding digestive health. I still feel that way and continue to eat and recommend cultured foods--including on my blog, in my books and in live lectures.

The distinction is that, when it comes to a probiotic supplement, I choose to focus on types/strains that are more beneficial and yet also more difficult to obtain through one's daily diet--which holds true for soil-based organisms (SBO's).

As we mentioned earlier, SBO's are largely lacking from the diet of anyone who does not eat unwashed wild food, or organic food straight from the garden--which is typically very rare. And taking a full spectrum of SBO's better reflects both what's found in nature, and also the ideal constitution of our gut microflora.

Last but not least, compared to those popular strains, SBO's are impervious to stomach acid, are assimilated more readily, and do more to keep pathogens at bay, while aiding the proliferation of many different strains of friendly bacteria.