Intestinal Bacteria - Rejuvenate with Rejuvelac!
They are extremely important for good digestion and excretion and are responsible for maintaining the proper pH balance in the colon.
Lactobacteria increase the frequency, bulk, and ease of bowel movements, control flatulence, and reduce the putrefactive odor of feces. They also suppress the growth of unfriendly putrefactive bacteria and keep infectious yeasts such as candida under control. The Importance of Intestinal BacteriaLactobacteria are destroyed by a multitude of things. Chlorinated water, antibiotics, medicine in general, and diets high in protein support the unfriendly intestinal bacteria, with which lactobacteria must compete for dominance in the gut. Since most people cook with and drink chlorinated water, take antibiotics, and eat lots of animal protein, their digestive tracts contain an average ratio of about 20% lactobacteria to 80% putrefactive bacteria. The optimum levels for proper digestion and elimination are exactly the opposite. You might think that if you consume a lot of yogurt, you are doing the right thing and supplying your body with active live cultures, which help control problems associated with the gut. You also might think you are getting plenty of friendly intestinal bacteria in your system! However, the only way to make yogurt effective, is to make your own yogurt at home everyday and consume it within 24 hours after you make it. After that, the lactobacteria, (in even the highest standard yogurts), begin to decline rapidly, leaving lactic acid, which is a waste product of lactobacteria metabolism. Therefore, store bought yogurt, no matter how good it tastes, is not a viable source of good friendly bacteria. You can get a good supply from some of the newer adicopholus tablets on the market. Just make sure the product advertises active culture probiotics The easiest and richest source of supplemental lactobacteria is simply cabbage.
Even moderate amounts of inulin can support abundant colonies of friendly intestinal bacteria in the colon. High fiber foods such as bran, psyllium husk, carrots, and sprouts also help support the friendly bacteria by sweeping the colon clean of the putrefactive bacteria. One of the best, cheapest, and easiest ways to get enough friendly intestinal bacteria in the digestive tract, is to make a batch of Robert Gray’s easy to prepare Cabbage Rejuvelac ferment. It is particularly important to replenish your intestinal colonies under the following conditions: To replenish your supply of friendly intestinal bacteria, take Rejuvelac daily for 30-45 days, longer if you wish, and repeat at least once a year. Many recipe's call for other ingredients that have to be purchased, however the original Rejuvelac, was only made with purified water and cabbage. Here’s how to make your own! Cabbage RejuvelacIngredients 1 or 2 heads of cabbage In the morning, blend 1 & 3/4 C. of water with 3 C. of coarsely chopped loose packed fresh cabbage in blender. Do not use chlorinated water or flouridated tap water, which kills lactobacteria. Start the blender at low speed, then switch to high speed for about thirty seconds. If you don’t have a blender, use a food processor or just use 2 & 1/2 C. of very finely chipped, tightly packed cabbage with the same amount of water. Pour the mixture into a jar, cover loosely, and let stand at room temperature for exactly three days. Then strain off the liquid Rejuvelac and discard the cabbage dregs. Immediately measure out 1/4 C. of fresh Rejuvelac and start your next batch by blending 3 C. coarsely chopped cabbage (or 2 & 1/2 C. finely chopped cabbage) with 1 & 1/2 C. distilled/purified water. Then pour it back into the jar with the 1/4 C. fermented Rejuvelac from the first batch. Shake and let stand covered at room temperature for 24 hours. This and all subsequent batches require 1/4 C. less water and take only one day to ferment, owing to the 1/4 C. of fermented Rejuvelac starter you now add each time. Store the rest of the Rejuvelac in the refrigerator and take 1/2 C. three times per day, preferably with meals. Discard any leftover rejuvelac after 24 hours. Continue making and taking Rejuivelac daily for one to three months, depending on how long it takes to establish regular bowel movements with lubricated stools. Resume supplementation whenever required, especially if chronic constipation recurs. Good Rejuvelac should taste sour and slightly carbonated, a bit like yogurt or strong mineral water. If it tastes putrid, discard it and start over. Be sure the water you use is purified, otherwise you may never get the recipe right. Replenishing your friendly intestinal bacteria takes some time, but it is well worth the effort. It prevents all sorts of digestive disorders and degenerative conditions. A good way to get started is to first detoxify your body before hand is to do a 3-7 day fast, use intestinal cleansers, or use colonic irrigations. Follow up with Rejuvelac to replenish your friendly bacteria. Support their growth by eating plenty of fresh raw foods like cabbage and other fruits and vegetables. Cut down on your consumption of dairy products, meats, and refined sugars and starches. You’ll be astonished at how much better you’ll feel after doing this! Related Pages Prunes - A Great Tasting Fiber Food Raw Food Colon Cleansing Program Natural Probiotics for Constipation Digestive Enzyme Supplements – A Natural Constipation Remedy High Fiber Diet - Eat More Soluable Fiber Related Products Spring Valley Multienzyme Probiotic Natural Bromelain Pineapple Digestive Enzyme
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Cabbage increases whatever 'friendly bacteria' you already have in your colon. The more friendly intestinal bacteria you have, the better your digestion and elimination. If you have chronic constipation, be sure to include raw or steamed cabbage in your diet regularly.
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