Guest guest Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 In message <COL117-W573FD4A1C802FB3CF6E2F2A6E40@...> you wrote: > > I had a batch of Nettle KT that I never did bottle. It's probably about 3 > weeks old. Tasted it, and it was still a bit sweet, which was odd. Velma, I have had consistently the same experience with nettle KT: It always stays sweeter than ordinary KT. Maybe, some nettle ingredient acts as a fermentation 'slower downer'. I have also wondered about that before. > It had some pretty big baby scobies in there too. I had disturbed it a > few times with tasting. That should not have any bearing on fermentation itself, as the microflora acts all through the liquid as well as through the zooglia mat (now here is another term for scoby!;-) > I took a very thin baby, along with some of the KT and ground it up with > some flour to make a paste, Sounds a very interesting idea ..... Flour contains enzymes which will start to ferment immediately on coming into contact with water/moisture. This would even happen in the fridge. I have no idea what the effect of these flour enzymes would have on the skin. The MIGHT contain allergens to which some skins are sensitive ... complete speculation. Are not face masks made with clay, which as powder, has a similar consistency as flour? If I wanted to make a facial mask, I would prefer to use clay (powder) which is itself non-reactive, but scoops up any impurities it comes into contact with. I found your suggestions very interesting, Velma, spawned some good ideas in my own head! ;-) Very warmly (reflecting sudden summer here)! Margret:-) in sunny UK -- +------------------ Minstrel@... --------------------+ http://www.therpc.f9.co.uk/family/scobygrow/home.html http://bavarianminstrel.wordpress.com JESUS - No other name under heaven given by which we must be saved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 In message <COL117-W573FD4A1C802FB3CF6E2F2A6E40@...> you wrote: > > I had a batch of Nettle KT that I never did bottle. It's probably about 3 > weeks old. Tasted it, and it was still a bit sweet, which was odd. Velma, I have had consistently the same experience with nettle KT: It always stays sweeter than ordinary KT. Maybe, some nettle ingredient acts as a fermentation 'slower downer'. I have also wondered about that before. > It had some pretty big baby scobies in there too. I had disturbed it a > few times with tasting. That should not have any bearing on fermentation itself, as the microflora acts all through the liquid as well as through the zooglia mat (now here is another term for scoby!;-) > I took a very thin baby, along with some of the KT and ground it up with > some flour to make a paste, Sounds a very interesting idea ..... Flour contains enzymes which will start to ferment immediately on coming into contact with water/moisture. This would even happen in the fridge. I have no idea what the effect of these flour enzymes would have on the skin. The MIGHT contain allergens to which some skins are sensitive ... complete speculation. Are not face masks made with clay, which as powder, has a similar consistency as flour? If I wanted to make a facial mask, I would prefer to use clay (powder) which is itself non-reactive, but scoops up any impurities it comes into contact with. I found your suggestions very interesting, Velma, spawned some good ideas in my own head! ;-) Very warmly (reflecting sudden summer here)! Margret:-) in sunny UK -- +------------------ Minstrel@... --------------------+ http://www.therpc.f9.co.uk/family/scobygrow/home.html http://bavarianminstrel.wordpress.com JESUS - No other name under heaven given by which we must be saved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Hi Velma After reading about having several tiny bottles of KT forming little babies, I decided to give it a try. For 3 nights I have put a thin ( paper thickness ) scoby on a liver spot aka age spot, ( groan ) The spot is about the size of a dime and was quite dark. This morning it was brighter, almost red and appears to be fading a bit and getting smaller. Curious to see what happens Kathe ________________________________ From: Velma Gallant <momtoeric@...> I was watching Dr. Oz, and he mentioned making a face mask from grapes and white flour. I decided to experiment today with that with a Kombucha twist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Hmmm I am going to have to give that a try! I have one (uggghhh too) on my face, it needs to " be gone " ! lol Thanks! Patti ________________________________ From: Kathe Farrell <kathe.farrell@...> kombucha tea Sent: Fri, May 21, 2010 9:03:21 AM Subject: Re: Experimenting Hi Velma After reading about having several tiny bottles of KT forming little babies, I decided to give it a try. For 3 nights I have put a thin ( paper thickness ) scoby on a liver spot aka age spot, ( groan ) The spot is about the size of a dime and was quite dark. This morning it was brighter, almost red and appears to be fading a bit and getting smaller. Curious to see what happens Kathe ________________________________ From: Velma Gallant <momtoeric@...> I was watching Dr. Oz, and he mentioned making a face mask from grapes and white flour. I decided to experiment today with that with a Kombucha twist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Hi Patti! I am still waiting to see, if it's working, i have more than one of those on my face and hands,asides from the little redness,nothing yet,time will tell cant hurt though!! Let us know.. Geo > > Hmmm I am going to have to give that a try! I have one (uggghhh too) on my face, it needs to " be gone " ! lol > > Thanks! > > Patti > > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Kathe Farrell <kathe.farrell@...> > kombucha tea > Sent: Fri, May 21, 2010 9:03:21 AM > Subject: Re: Experimenting > > > Hi Velma > > After reading about having several tiny bottles of KT forming little babies, I decided to give it a try. For 3 nights I have put a thin ( paper thickness ) scoby on a liver spot aka age spot, ( groan ) The spot is about the size of a dime and was quite dark. This morning it was brighter, almost red and appears to be fading a bit and getting smaller. Curious to see what happens > Kathe > > ________________________________ > From: Velma Gallant <momtoeric@...> > > > I was watching Dr. Oz, and he mentioned making a face mask from grapes and white flour. I decided to experiment today with that with a Kombucha twist. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 I sure will jahjet! I am going to have to put my baby food jar scoby in the bathroom so I wont forget! Patti ________________________________ From: Jahjet <jahjet@...> kombucha tea Sent: Fri, May 21, 2010 4:07:39 PM Subject: Re: Experimenting Hi Patti! I am still waiting to see, if it's working, i have more than one of those on my face and hands,asides from the little redness,nothing yet,time will tell cant hurt though!! Let us know.. Geo > > Hmmm I am going to have to give that a try! I have one (uggghhh too) on my face, it needs to " be gone " ! lol > > Thanks! > > Patti > > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Kathe Farrell <kathe.farrell@...> > kombucha tea > Sent: Fri, May 21, 2010 9:03:21 AM > Subject: Re: Experimenting > > > Hi Velma > > After reading about having several tiny bottles of KT forming little babies, I decided to give it a try. For 3 nights I have put a thin ( paper thickness ) scoby on a liver spot aka age spot, ( groan ) The spot is about the size of a dime and was quite dark. This morning it was brighter, almost red and appears to be fading a bit and getting smaller. Curious to see what happens > Kathe > > ________________________________ > From: Velma Gallant <momtoeric@...> > > > I was watching Dr. Oz, and he mentioned making a face mask from grapes and white flour. I decided to experiment today with that with a Kombucha twist. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Hi EveryOne, Although Kombucha has evidently been around for thousands of years, we actually know very little about it and it's multitude of possibilities. I am so glad that you are experimenting to discover the wonders of Kombucha. Keep it up and whether the experiment is a " success " or a " failure " please report that too. We are all here to learn from each other. People have written to me that the Kombucha Manna Drops got rid of warts although I never tried it myself. I have experienced that Kombucha tea when it gets to the vinegar stage, is great for skin and hair care. We all know Kombucha tea tastes great but what else? People have made art paper, drum heads, gem bags, bandages and taken the sting out of bee stings with Kombucha Colonies but I am sure there is a lot more that could be done with them. Do keep experimenting!!! Just remember to always keep a backup of regular Kombucha that you have not experimented with so you will always have it to return to. Peace, Love and Harmony, Bev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 > Hmmm that's odd, till I joined this group, most of what I read > said you should ONLY use Distilled water. Distilled water ions WANT to absorb almost anything (that's why the minerals where there in the first place). It can absorb carbon dioxide from the air (making it acidic) or minerals from your body. Thus depleting you, potentially with harmful effects. Google " dangers of drinking distilled water " . I found this http://www.4optimallife.com/Distilled-Waters-Danger-To-Health.html (BTW, it sounds like Britta/charcoal filtering is BEST!) The ideal water for the human body should be slightly alkaline and this requires the presence of minerals like calcium and magnesium. Distilled water tends to be acidic and can only be recommended as a way of drawing poisons out of the body. Once this is accomplished, the continued drinking of distilled water is a bad idea. Water filtered through reverse osmosis tends to be neutral and is acceptable for regular use provided minerals are supplemented. Water filtered through a solid charcoal filter is slightly alkaline. Ozonation of this charcoal filtered water is ideal for daily drinking. Longevity is associated with the regular consumption of hard water (high in minerals). Disease and early death is more likely to be seen with the long term drinking of distilled water. Avoid it except in special circumstances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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