So what is the correct answer? there seems to be a lot of arguing over whether this filters bacterie, cysts &amp; viruses also. 2 different guys claim to have talked to seycehlle rep and both give different answers. wish the seychelle company would read...
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the correct answer is your own final personal choice you make after calling the company. their number is (949) 234-1999. personal research is usually your best resource. no arguments here just my product feedback.
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It did for me, but I have only used it for one incidence that I cannot guarantee was BV. It seemed like it was, but it could have been a very strange yeast infection...possibly...though I am pretty sure it wasn't. Of course, BV symptoms could be caused by a really bad STD type bacteria, too. I highly doubt it would be of any use for that. I tried this product for what I believe was BV because it has prebiotic. Prebiotics have been shown to be effective vaginally for BV. It did work, quickly, for me. Symptoms were gone completely in several uses. I kept using weekly for the next two weeks. Symptoms never came back and I used no other treatments. So?? It did for me, but I have only used it for one incidence that I cannot guarantee was BV. It seemed like it was, but it could have been a very strange yeast infection...possibly...though I am pretty sure it wasn't. Of course, BV symptoms could be caused by a really bad STD type bacteria, too. I highly doubt it would be of any use for that. I tried this product for what I believe was BV because it has prebiotic. Prebiotics have been shown to be effective vaginally for BV. It did work, quickly, for me. Symptoms were gone completely in several uses. I kept using weekly for the next two weeks.... » Read More It did for me, but I have only used it for one incidence that I cannot guarantee was BV. It seemed like it was, but it could have been a very strange yeast infection...possibly...though I am pretty sure it wasn't. Of course, BV symptoms could be caused by a really bad STD type bacteria, too. I highly doubt it would be of any use for that. I tried this product for what I believe was BV because it has prebiotic. Prebiotics have been shown to be effective vaginally for BV. It did work, quickly, for me. Symptoms were gone completely in several uses. I kept using weekly for the next two weeks. Symptoms never came back and I used no other treatments. So?? « Show Less
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no maam,they just did not work for me.but i am now totally free of having bacteria vaginosis.i pinpointed my source and i erridicated this problem.but no it was not a mess with me at all.pray that all works very well for you.
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Fine... I always squeezed/filtered the best water I could find. I thought the lake water might have a bad taste, but even that was palatable right out of the filter. That said, I typically keep a little lemon juice for my pack-bladder. After my trip, I back-flushed the filter and didn't see any particulates, so again, all the water I filtered was pretty clear. My $.02
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Not recommended anymore because of brain eating amoebas killing a couple of people after using tap water and a different sinus irrigation product. (Sounds crazy I know, but Google it) Just use distilled, filtered or boiled along with regular salt. As the others have said, regular salt does burn more than the premixed solutions. It doesn't really bother me though.
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Hi Mary, personally I am on city water and use my filter for final polishing and not primary filtering. I would suggest you have your well water analyzed then contact Aquasana's technical support and forward them your lab results and let them tell you if their filter system is capable of purifying your water to potable standards. Please be absolutely aware of chemical toxins and biological pathogens that your lab will be able to identify. On a final note depending on you geographical location, we need to also be concerned about radiological contamination. To some extent there is a filter that is capable of addressing that problem too. If need be, ask me about it and I will look it up for you. Hope this response is of some use.
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There are some lab tests on the internet about the "kill tests" of certain bacteria/viruses. This is what is important about colloidal silver and how FAST it attacks the bacteria, not the strength really. I read the test ratings on the colloidal silver website and this one was the best product for the results. There are other ones out there.
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Not sure you will have to look at their website. I bought these and they worked great however they're discontinuing them so what is left on Amazon the price has doubled. I now use RepHresh and they were good and less expensive. There are other things that you need to change that factor into BV drinking more water using clear and free detergent on your undergarments antibacterial soap but the pills definitely help. They did not upset my stomach. I would advise on trying a product that is not being discontinued and is less expensive. Only certain probiotics have that same component that this one does the one I mentioned has it Not sure you will have to look at their website. I bought these and they worked great however they're discontinuing them so what is left on Amazon the price has doubled. I now use RepHresh and they were good and less expensive. There are other things that you need to change that factor into BV drinking more water using clear and free detergent on your undergarments antibacterial soap but the pills definitely help. They did not upset my stomach. I would advise on trying a product that is not being discontinued and is less expensive. Only certain probiotics have that same component that this... » Read More Not sure you will have to look at their website. I bought these and they worked great however they're discontinuing them so what is left on Amazon the price has doubled. I now use RepHresh and they were good and less expensive. There are other things that you need to change that factor into BV drinking more water using clear and free detergent on your undergarments antibacterial soap but the pills definitely help. They did not upset my stomach. I would advise on trying a product that is not being discontinued and is less expensive. Only certain probiotics have that same component that this one does the one I mentioned has it « Show Less
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I don't know the answer to your question. For an entire year I was getting monthly urinary tract infections. I began taking this and the Critical Care Ultimate Flora. My infections stopped. After 6 months I stopped taking this one and now only take the critical care one. no infection for one year.
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I second C. Flaten's response. I don't know the brand but I add a capful of bacteriostatic solution to maybe every other fill and have had no problems. Eventually you'll want to clean everything out and replace your filter anyway, but since a little water is always left in the bottom of the humidifier, the solution keeps microbes from taking up residence which can cause an odor (not to mention make you sick!).
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I do not think I have a fungus problem, but I have noticed some discolored stuff inside my unit. I wipe it out when I change the filter. It is the same color as the copper part of the filter, so I thought it was residue from that. Eek.
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This is a 2 micron filter, it won't remove biological impurities. They have another version that does. This would make a good complement to a Sawyer Mini filter perhaps, as the Sawyer removes only biological (but to .1 micron, so not virus), and the Seychelle would remove chemicals, radiological, metals...
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A day or two for me. I had the runs ALL the time for years. Lab tests (some of the worst, most disgusting kind) showed nothing wrong. Seems like my doctors didn't even consider flora imbalance. My long term problems with my stomach disappeared and only came back after I stopped taking it for a while.
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Hmmmmm.... You know what, PrairieGirl? You may be onto something here. Usually my research is very extensive, but it has been a while since I purchased this Sprite bath filter and I see now from the description that they are using a lot of "buzz" words that really mean nothing. I went to their website just now and they say even less. Originally, this was meant to filter out chlorine, which I did notice a difference in smell, but now I just use my shower filter to fill up the tub. Thanks for the question. It helped to enlighten me! I certainly won't be buying this product anymore. Hmmmmm.... You know what, PrairieGirl? You may be onto something here. Usually my research is very extensive, but it has been a while since I purchased this Sprite bath filter and I see now from the description that they are using a lot of "buzz" words that really mean nothing. I went to their website just now and they say even less. Originally, this was meant to filter out chlorine, which I did notice a difference in smell, but now I just use my shower filter to fill up the tub. Thanks for the question. It helped to enlighten me! I certainly won't be buying this product anymore.
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I doubt it. This filter isn't listed as having any antimicrobial properties. I would recommend a seychelle filter bottle for that type of use.
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Hi Prsmith, Thank your for your comments. Yes we are aware that this straw while highly effective for the common bacteria and heavy does not filter for viruses. That is why we developed 3 other straws that use MIR Hi-Poly Iodine Resin to effectively filter 99.999% of common viruses. While the other filter medium contained in the straw filters out 99.999% of bacteria and heavy metals. Please check out our 3 other water filter straws here on Amazon: H2OLIFEGUARD,H2O SURVIVAL Water Filter Travel Straw & H2O SURVIVAL Water Filter Travel Straw MAX. It should be noted though that pregnant woman and those allergic to Iodine should not use this straw. Hi Prsmith, Thank your for your comments. Yes we are aware that this straw while highly effective for the common bacteria and heavy does not filter for viruses. That is why we developed 3 other straws that use MIR Hi-Poly Iodine Resin to effectively filter 99.999% of common viruses. While the other filter medium contained in the straw filters out 99.999% of bacteria and heavy metals. Please check out our 3 other water filter straws here on Amazon: H2OLIFEGUARD,H2O SURVIVAL Water Filter Travel Straw & H2O SURVIVAL Water Filter Travel Straw MAX. It should be noted though that pregnant woman... » Read More Hi Prsmith, Thank your for your comments. Yes we are aware that this straw while highly effective for the common bacteria and heavy does not filter for viruses. That is why we developed 3 other straws that use MIR Hi-Poly Iodine Resin to effectively filter 99.999% of common viruses. While the other filter medium contained in the straw filters out 99.999% of bacteria and heavy metals. Please check out our 3 other water filter straws here on Amazon: H2OLIFEGUARD,H2O SURVIVAL Water Filter Travel Straw & H2O SURVIVAL Water Filter Travel Straw MAX. It should be noted though that pregnant woman and those allergic to Iodine should not use this straw. « Show Less
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The container just says 5 billion cfu. Buy fem dphilus made by jarrow and make sure its refrigerated!!! I swear to you this product has saved my sex life. I have tried everything else NOTHING works like this, I promise you won't be disapointed. If your bv is really bad insert one before bed with a yeast infection applicator for 5 days then take orally. It will be gone. Its awesome!!!!!!!! Good luck. Write me back if you ever want to terrilynn4bradley@gmail.com. good luck!!!!