Guest guest Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 I can't advise you on the IBS issue though I can say it has help regulate the fibromyalgia related digestive issues that I have had. To get started you need to get milk kefir grains from someone, plop them into milk and let it ferment on the kitchen counter, strain and repeat. There is a great Kefir list Kefir_making I believe if memory serves. You might be able to find someone local to you on that list who has grains to share. On 10/16/07, griphynne13 <griphynne13@...> wrote: > > Hi all! > > I care for an elderly mother who does pretty well but has struggled > with IBS for years. I have started her on KT but it occurred to me > that maybe kefir might help her more? > -- Live and Love Well, Sandy (Jennings, FL; zone 8b) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 I can't advise you on the IBS issue though I can say it has help regulate the fibromyalgia related digestive issues that I have had. To get started you need to get milk kefir grains from someone, plop them into milk and let it ferment on the kitchen counter, strain and repeat. There is a great Kefir list Kefir_making I believe if memory serves. You might be able to find someone local to you on that list who has grains to share. On 10/16/07, griphynne13 <griphynne13@...> wrote: > > Hi all! > > I care for an elderly mother who does pretty well but has struggled > with IBS for years. I have started her on KT but it occurred to me > that maybe kefir might help her more? > -- Live and Love Well, Sandy (Jennings, FL; zone 8b) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 I drink kombucha every day (I'm not brave enough to make my own, but I buy it from a farmer who does), and I do think that it has been helpful in calming my IBS. But what I believe has really helped tremendously in eliminating my lactose intolerance and IBS is full-fat raw milk--as it comes from the cow. I belong to a co-op and my milk comes from beautiful Jersey cows grazing on lovely green pasture. I also get cottage cheese and other dairy products from the co-op. It's been a life-changing experience after almost 4 decades of suffering. The milk has had other helpful effects, as well. I think that kefir from full-fat raw milk would be very beneficial. ee in Virginia ---- griphynne13 <griphynne13@...> wrote: > Hi all! > > I care for an elderly mother who does pretty well but has struggled > with IBS for years. I have started her on KT but it occurred to me > that maybe kefir might help her more? I was wondering if anyone could > advise me about the effects of kefir on IBS, as well as how to get > started. I used to make my own yogurt (many years ago), but I've never > made kefir and wouldn't know where to begin. > > Elaine in California Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 I drink kombucha every day (I'm not brave enough to make my own, but I buy it from a farmer who does), and I do think that it has been helpful in calming my IBS. But what I believe has really helped tremendously in eliminating my lactose intolerance and IBS is full-fat raw milk--as it comes from the cow. I belong to a co-op and my milk comes from beautiful Jersey cows grazing on lovely green pasture. I also get cottage cheese and other dairy products from the co-op. It's been a life-changing experience after almost 4 decades of suffering. The milk has had other helpful effects, as well. I think that kefir from full-fat raw milk would be very beneficial. ee in Virginia ---- griphynne13 <griphynne13@...> wrote: > Hi all! > > I care for an elderly mother who does pretty well but has struggled > with IBS for years. I have started her on KT but it occurred to me > that maybe kefir might help her more? I was wondering if anyone could > advise me about the effects of kefir on IBS, as well as how to get > started. I used to make my own yogurt (many years ago), but I've never > made kefir and wouldn't know where to begin. > > Elaine in California Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 I drink kombucha every day (I'm not brave enough to make my own, but I buy it from a farmer who does), and I do think that it has been helpful in calming my IBS. But what I believe has really helped tremendously in eliminating my lactose intolerance and IBS is full-fat raw milk--as it comes from the cow. I belong to a co-op and my milk comes from beautiful Jersey cows grazing on lovely green pasture. I also get cottage cheese and other dairy products from the co-op. It's been a life-changing experience after almost 4 decades of suffering. The milk has had other helpful effects, as well. I think that kefir from full-fat raw milk would be very beneficial. ee in Virginia ---- griphynne13 <griphynne13@...> wrote: > Hi all! > > I care for an elderly mother who does pretty well but has struggled > with IBS for years. I have started her on KT but it occurred to me > that maybe kefir might help her more? I was wondering if anyone could > advise me about the effects of kefir on IBS, as well as how to get > started. I used to make my own yogurt (many years ago), but I've never > made kefir and wouldn't know where to begin. > > Elaine in California Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Hi all! I care for an elderly mother who does pretty well but has struggled with IBS for years. I have started her on KT but it occurred to me that maybe kefir might help her more? Elaine, I think kefir would probably be very helpful BUT there are 2 things you'll need to remember. 1: Do a secondary ferment for a day or 2 to use up lactose if she is lactose intolerant 2: Start with very small amounts, no more than 1/4 Cup (60ml) and add a little more every day. Younger kefir promotes BMs, older kefir can constipate so keep this in mind. If you can get your hands on raw milk, that would be the best way to go. It may take a while, but regularly drinking the kefir should help the IBS. I don't have any grains to share right now as I keep giving them away, but if you decide you want to do this, give me a holler...I should have grains in a few weeks. Here's the URL of the kefir group and there are lots of folks in that group way more knowledgeable than I am and you could possibly get grains locally too. Good Luck! Kefir_making/ Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Hi all! I care for an elderly mother who does pretty well but has struggled with IBS for years. I have started her on KT but it occurred to me that maybe kefir might help her more? Elaine, I think kefir would probably be very helpful BUT there are 2 things you'll need to remember. 1: Do a secondary ferment for a day or 2 to use up lactose if she is lactose intolerant 2: Start with very small amounts, no more than 1/4 Cup (60ml) and add a little more every day. Younger kefir promotes BMs, older kefir can constipate so keep this in mind. If you can get your hands on raw milk, that would be the best way to go. It may take a while, but regularly drinking the kefir should help the IBS. I don't have any grains to share right now as I keep giving them away, but if you decide you want to do this, give me a holler...I should have grains in a few weeks. Here's the URL of the kefir group and there are lots of folks in that group way more knowledgeable than I am and you could possibly get grains locally too. Good Luck! Kefir_making/ Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 I freely confess to knowing " Rockall " about Kefir, still waiting . However I do have a vague memory of some-one, some-where, somewhen, saying that some people lost their lactose intolerance after taking it , I have read this too, especially when raw milk is used. As I am on a sugar free diet and I'm doing well with kefir with the secondary ferment, I have not self-tested that theory yet, lol. I'm horribly lactose intolerant and not ready to find out if it's ok with my body now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 I freely confess to knowing " Rockall " about Kefir, still waiting . However I do have a vague memory of some-one, some-where, somewhen, saying that some people lost their lactose intolerance after taking it , I have read this too, especially when raw milk is used. As I am on a sugar free diet and I'm doing well with kefir with the secondary ferment, I have not self-tested that theory yet, lol. I'm horribly lactose intolerant and not ready to find out if it's ok with my body now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Why don't you just drink the raw goat's milk? It's a matter of finances. I pay $6.50/gal for raw cow's milk. A gallon of raw goat's milk would cost $30.00...she charges $7.50/QUART,so it's completely out of the question. I know how much better goat's milk is supposed to be for you vs. cow's milk, but I just can't do it at this time. Thanks for the suggestion though Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Why don't you just drink the raw goat's milk? It's a matter of finances. I pay $6.50/gal for raw cow's milk. A gallon of raw goat's milk would cost $30.00...she charges $7.50/QUART,so it's completely out of the question. I know how much better goat's milk is supposed to be for you vs. cow's milk, but I just can't do it at this time. Thanks for the suggestion though Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 Thank you all for your replies. Patty, I would definitely like to try the kefir, so if you could give me a " heads up " when you have some grains to spare, I'd be much obliged (and will gladly pay for them as well as postage, etc.). > Hi all! > I care for an elderly mother who does pretty well but has struggled > with IBS for years. I have started her on KT but it occurred to me > that maybe kefir might help her more? > > Elaine, I think kefir would probably be very helpful BUT there are 2 > things you'll need to remember. 1: Do a secondary ferment for a day > or 2 to use up lactose if she is lactose intolerant 2: Start with > very small amounts, no more than 1/4 Cup (60ml) and add a little more > every day. Younger kefir promotes BMs, older kefir can constipate so > keep this in mind. > > If you can get your hands on raw milk, that would be the best way to > go. It may take a while, but regularly drinking the kefir should > help the IBS. I don't have any grains to share right now as I keep > giving them away, but if you decide you want to do this, give me a > holler...I should have grains in a few weeks. > > Here's the URL of the kefir group and there are lots of folks in that > group way more knowledgeable than I am and you could possibly get > grains locally too. Good Luck! > Kefir_making/ > Patty > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 Thank you all for your replies. Patty, I would definitely like to try the kefir, so if you could give me a " heads up " when you have some grains to spare, I'd be much obliged (and will gladly pay for them as well as postage, etc.). > Hi all! > I care for an elderly mother who does pretty well but has struggled > with IBS for years. I have started her on KT but it occurred to me > that maybe kefir might help her more? > > Elaine, I think kefir would probably be very helpful BUT there are 2 > things you'll need to remember. 1: Do a secondary ferment for a day > or 2 to use up lactose if she is lactose intolerant 2: Start with > very small amounts, no more than 1/4 Cup (60ml) and add a little more > every day. Younger kefir promotes BMs, older kefir can constipate so > keep this in mind. > > If you can get your hands on raw milk, that would be the best way to > go. It may take a while, but regularly drinking the kefir should > help the IBS. I don't have any grains to share right now as I keep > giving them away, but if you decide you want to do this, give me a > holler...I should have grains in a few weeks. > > Here's the URL of the kefir group and there are lots of folks in that > group way more knowledgeable than I am and you could possibly get > grains locally too. Good Luck! > Kefir_making/ > Patty > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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