New to this and have questions

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I was told about the benefits of kefir at least six months ago by one

of my sons therapists. My youngest has lots of intestinal issues among

other things and she recommended that we try some kefir to see if it

helps. Well six months of yougurt and acidiphilous supplements

(couldn't find kefir) later here I am. He did have some improvement

initially but has had diarrhea for weeks now so I would really like to

try homemade kefir. If anyone is in the southern New Jersey area I

would love to get/purchase some milk grains to start with.

I have some questions about what type of milk to use. We use powdered

milk for drinking and cooking and I am wondering if that would even

work? If the powdered reconstitued milk won't work can regular store

bought milk be used or does it have to be unpastuerized/raw?

Thanks for the help, I am sure you get these questions all the time.