Dec 9 2010, 03:41 PM, updated 10y ago
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
Oh my! Age is catching up on me. It's been quite a chore lately, sometimes wading in the rain going to the post office not to mention the traffic jam and difficulty in finding a parking space (yes, my car is not small
). So, effective from 01-01-2015 I shall go to the post office only ONCE a week, either on Tuesday or Thursday. Yes, I'll continue to share my babies for a little while.As for my supporters I hope you have been diligently feeding your babies and I trust those little critters have been serving you well keeping you and your family healthy. As the year draws to a close (which has not been a very good year with 3 planes lost and the worsening flood) I wish to thank my supporters for the trust you had in me. I'm so happy to inform that your money had been put to good use among some of the charities.
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Don't you feel good that while you are benefiting from the kefir grains some other people are also benefiting from your kind donation albeit in a small way?
On a more sombre note please pray for those people on board those 3 planes and the victims of the flood; pray also that their loved ones stay strong.
These are special times and I would like to share this song that I love listening to.Merry Christmas and may you have happy and peaceful holidays and a productive and calm New Year!
Regards
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Item: Milk Kefir Grains 2 Tablespoons = RM40.00 (WM) / RM44.00 (Sabah/Sarawak) [Payment must be credited by Sunday night]
Pos Malaysia: I ship once a week; on Tuesdays
Location of seller: Penang, Malaysia
Contact method/details: leave a msg here for enquiries (Please DO NOT send enquiries through pm)
Age of item: fresh
Item condition: fresh
Payment method: Maybank
NB: Please DO NOT ask for my bank details and then go MIA! I am not here for financial gains so kindly exercise some courtesy.
Thank you for all the support!
YOU WILL RECEIVE a live probiotic culture to make yourself at home.
Instructions to help you get the best out of your kefir.
NB: 1 tablespoon healthy live milk kefir grains is enough to brew 0.25L (1 cup) of fresh milk in 12 to 24 hours depending on weather.
Fresh Milk must be consumed within 3 (THREE) days or as stated on the milk carton.
The Kefir grains I'm sharing are from my own grains that have multiplied. They are very happy and healthy. These are not dehydrated kefir grains but fresh and healthy grains. They have been grown in a smoke-free and pet-free environment. I am happy to share my babies with others, but I do ask for a small donation to cover my costs and handling, etc.
Kefir is a unique fermented milk drink, (healthier than yoghurt), used for generations in Asia and revered for its health promoting properties. Kefir can be easily incorporated into our daily diet either through drinks or food. Real kefir can be produced only by traditional methods at home and only from original grains. These original grains, slightly yellowish "cauliflower" like are over 5000-year old bacterial culture originating either from the Caucasian Mountains or monasteries in Tibet.
These real kefir grains are complex symbiotic colony containing more than 35 probiotic bacteria proven highly beneficial to humans. The organisms present in kefir, Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum, have received the most attention by health scientists. These organisms appear to have several effects including: better lactose digestion, control of pathogenic or otherwise undesirable intestinal microorganisms, reduction in blood serum cholesterol, reduction in colon carcinogens, and immune system stimulation to resist infections.
Wherever available in the world, kefir is considered an aid in the therapy of gastrointestinal disorders. It also contains beneficial yeasts, which dominate, control and eliminate destructive pathogenic yeasts in the body. They do so by penetrating the mucosal lining where unhealthy yeast and bacteria reside, forming a virtual SWAT team that housecleans and strengthens the intestines. Hence, the body becomes more efficient in resisting such pathogens as E. coli and intestinal parasites. Evidence of success in such treatment is largely based on centuries of anecdotal observations.
Kefir is very similar to cultured buttermilk, yoghurt or any other fermented milk. Yoghurt contains transient beneficial bacteria that keep the digestive system clean and provide food for the friendly bacteria that reside there. But kefir can actually colonize the intestinal tract, a feat that yoghurt cannot match.
The gross composition and caloric value are very similar to that of milk, except that about one-quarter of the lactose will have been converted to lactic acid. This will be of benefit to lactose-intolerant persons. Furthermore, the bacteria contained in the kefir will provide lactase, the enzyme in short supply in lactose-intolerant individuals.
Homemade kefir is also much healthier than store-bought yoghurt. To quote Heise Health Clinic:-
"You may be as surprised as we were to find that many commercial yogurt producers use pima, an organism which produces slime, to make their yogurt. But why would anyone want to use a slime culture, which has no known health benefits, to make yogurt? The answer is because it’s cheap.
In commercial yogurt production, there is a normal separation process of the yogurt called “watering off.” To avoid this watery separation, the yogurt producers usually add milk solids (from commercial milk) or bean gums to “thicken” their yogurt. But it’s far cheaper to use the slime-producer, pima, to make the yogurt look creamy. In the U.S., this unnatural mixture is allowed to be sold as “yogurt.” No thanks!"
http://www.drheise.com/keifer.htm
Lastly the antimicrobial properties of different strains of Lactobacillus spp. isolated from kefir has been confirmed; kefir has also been found to inhibit the growth of human breast cancer cells and tumor growth in mice; please check out these sites:-
http://www.udea.edu.co/portal/page/portal/...lProperties.pdf
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17887934
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3833126/
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3716650/
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3064404/
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3718794/
http://astp.jst.go.jp/modules/search/index...ir+grain._N%2FA
Further reading:-
Kefir therapy: http://www.theborneopost.com/2013/06/30/kefir-therapy/
Hepatitis C
BENEFICIAL EFFECTS OF MILK KEFIR ON PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC HEPATITIS C VIRUS INFECTION: https://www.ijbio.com/index.php/ijb/article/view/463/484
Shelf Life of Kefir Bread
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24054206
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/artic...308814610007971
Drug Interactions
Do not use Kefir if you are taking any medications that is known to suppress the immune system. This is due to the fact that Kefir contains live yeast and bacteria. Our bodies' immune systems control bacteria and yeast in our bodies to prevent infection. If you are taking any medication that decreases immune system function (including those with organ transplants), Kefir will increase your chances of getting sick.
List Of Medications
Some medications that may contribute to adverse health effects when combined with Kefir are Zenapax, Deltasone or Orasone and cyclosporin drugs such as Neoral. These are just a few medications, always check with your doctor if you have health issues, before supplementing your diet with Kefir. Kefir should then be introduced into your diet very slowly.
Uses of Kefir: http://healthfoodlover.com/hfl/2011/07/man...pes-milk-kefir/
Coconut kefir: http://www.naturalnews.com/041722_coconut_..._beverages.html
Coconut milk kefir: http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2010/0...milk-kefir.html
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