Wayne
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KEFIR - Depending On / Trusting Our Hunches
Hi All,
Earlier this summer, the family I had been getting raw goat milk from for several years introduced me to the kefir they make on a daily basis. As soon as I took a small sip (fairly sour by the way), I KNEW I should learn how to make some for myself, and see what it might do for me.
Fortunately, its VERY easy to make. Just let the milk or other product, such as soy milk, coconut milk, etc. set with kefir grains at room temperature for approximately 24 hours, strain off, and then start a new batch (click on link below for picture and basic introductory information).
KEFIR - A Living Food, Long-Life Secret
Kefir literature mentions that a lot of people will have some initial reactions when beginning to consume it. I was one of those people, and my reactions were pretty strong. Initially I had some mild stomach upset, but the most striking reaction was the almost immediate drainage of my sinuses each time I had a bit, like I was in the middle of a major cold. Normally, this would usually pass within 5-10 minutes.
As the weeks went by however, I noticed both of these reactions became less and less noticeable. I then began to notice some positive changes. Two of the most significant were that my somewhat chronically stuffy sinuses began to clear. I also noticed that some significant stomach/GI bloating I often experience improved considerably.
During this time, I began to contemplate, again based on a hunch, that I might be able to partial fast on this raw goat milk kefir. Ive done limited water fasting in the past, and a fair amount of juice fasting. I always found the juice fasts to be very helpful, but ME/CFS eventually made them too difficult to do.
I could usually feel fairly good for up to 18 hours of going without food, but after that I would start to get weak, my body would begin to feel very stressed, and many of my ME/CFS symptoms would become exacerbated. It often felt like certain viruses might be kicking in, taking advantage of a weakened immune system brought on by the stress.
Well, in the past couple days, it feels like Ive made a pretty significant breakthrough. After about 3-4 months, Ive been able to do a partial fast on just the kefir and a small bit of carrot juice. And I was able to do so quite easily (no stress). In fact, its really been quite enjoyable. Most of my ME/CFS symptoms, instead of becoming exacerbated, have temporarily improved rather significantly. One exception has been somewhat worse than normal chronic headaches the past couple nights.
I dont know where this is all going to take me, but Im hopeful it will open up whole new areas of possibilities for me as I move forward on my own health journey. I feel fasting, or partial fasting has huge potential for health benefits, and the last couple days has made me realize that raw goat milk kefir is the product that will help me reap some of those benefits.
Best to All, Wayne
Hi All,
Earlier this summer, the family I had been getting raw goat milk from for several years introduced me to the kefir they make on a daily basis. As soon as I took a small sip (fairly sour by the way), I KNEW I should learn how to make some for myself, and see what it might do for me.
Fortunately, its VERY easy to make. Just let the milk or other product, such as soy milk, coconut milk, etc. set with kefir grains at room temperature for approximately 24 hours, strain off, and then start a new batch (click on link below for picture and basic introductory information).
KEFIR - A Living Food, Long-Life Secret
Kefir literature mentions that a lot of people will have some initial reactions when beginning to consume it. I was one of those people, and my reactions were pretty strong. Initially I had some mild stomach upset, but the most striking reaction was the almost immediate drainage of my sinuses each time I had a bit, like I was in the middle of a major cold. Normally, this would usually pass within 5-10 minutes.
As the weeks went by however, I noticed both of these reactions became less and less noticeable. I then began to notice some positive changes. Two of the most significant were that my somewhat chronically stuffy sinuses began to clear. I also noticed that some significant stomach/GI bloating I often experience improved considerably.
During this time, I began to contemplate, again based on a hunch, that I might be able to partial fast on this raw goat milk kefir. Ive done limited water fasting in the past, and a fair amount of juice fasting. I always found the juice fasts to be very helpful, but ME/CFS eventually made them too difficult to do.
I could usually feel fairly good for up to 18 hours of going without food, but after that I would start to get weak, my body would begin to feel very stressed, and many of my ME/CFS symptoms would become exacerbated. It often felt like certain viruses might be kicking in, taking advantage of a weakened immune system brought on by the stress.
Well, in the past couple days, it feels like Ive made a pretty significant breakthrough. After about 3-4 months, Ive been able to do a partial fast on just the kefir and a small bit of carrot juice. And I was able to do so quite easily (no stress). In fact, its really been quite enjoyable. Most of my ME/CFS symptoms, instead of becoming exacerbated, have temporarily improved rather significantly. One exception has been somewhat worse than normal chronic headaches the past couple nights.
I dont know where this is all going to take me, but Im hopeful it will open up whole new areas of possibilities for me as I move forward on my own health journey. I feel fasting, or partial fasting has huge potential for health benefits, and the last couple days has made me realize that raw goat milk kefir is the product that will help me reap some of those benefits.
Best to All, Wayne
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