Kefir vs. Yogurt/ Ben's die-off over--yes!

[Guest guest]

I've been doing my share of research!

Ben, 16, has been ill with a low grade fever of around 100 degrees,

later developed big time runny nose, soar throat, queasy stomach.

Blood tests came out normal, a good thing. He is now, after about 13

days of this, looking much better, though still dripping a bit. The

fever is gone. This started about a day after the diet began. I now

am convinced this was die off. Glad THAT is over! We are hoping to

see some cool changes...we will see. I consider him to have pretty

much recovered from Asperger's after 4-5 years of GF CF, fish oil and

some chelation. But still had some glitches. Thanks for all the

support--I was stressed.

Now, starting yogurt shortly--I can't wait.

So I come across kefir, from Healing Crow, then to Dom's site. There

is a lot to read there. Also, Healing Crow answered some good

questions I had on yogurt vs. probiotics. He is a biochemist as well,

there is no doubt that yogurt is better than probiotics. It was good

to read. There is also info there on the h.pylori/yogurt connection.

Is there a reason we don't promote kefir? It appears to be much

easier to make--just plop the grains in milk and let it sit for 24

hours. Strain, and there it is. It may even have more healthful

bacteria, according to Healing Crow. It is not as versatile, by far.

Not that I can tell anyway. But lots of people love it. The only

kind I had was the sweet stuff from the store years ago. But I think

I could make this tasty with a bit of honey etc..

Any thoughts on this??

Thanks!

Lorraine (MS, Ben 16, Aspergers, 15 days 100% SCD)