Yogurt

The health benefits of yogurt have been recognized for centuries by various nations and more recently by medical community as well. The process of fermentation transforms milk into more easily digestible yogurt, which is full of probiotics (meaning ‘pro-life’). These so called ‘friendly bacteria’ suppress growth of potentially harmful (not friendly) microorganisms and greatly aid digestion. There are more than 400 types of probiotics like acidophilus, bifidus, etc., and they can be purchased in capsule form.

The less expensive and more enjoyable way to utilize their benefits is to add some of the probiotics-rich foods into diet (e.g., yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut). Cayce referred to yogurt as curd milk and Bulgarian milk as well, and the health benefits he mentioned greatly outnumber the ones clinically proven at present.

Yogurt…is to act as a cleanser for the alimentary canal, as well as a better balance for the fermentation and elimination of poisons from the system. (1762-1)

Do use, for at least the next four or five weeks, the combination found in Yogurt as an antiseptic for the intestinal tract. Take this regularly.  (1045-9)

Apart from cleansing alimentary canal through the eased eliminations, yogurt also improves assimilation and purifies circulation as the following readings show.

First we would begin with that almost wholly of a Bulgarian milk diet, which will make for the producing of sufficient of the lactic acids and the gastric juices as they are assimilated for the body, in such a way and manner as to meet the immediate needs. (556-2)

Add yogurt to diet as an active cleanser  through the intestinal system and colon. This would be most beneficial, not only purifying the alimentary canal, but adding vital forces necessary to enable those portions of the system to function in the nearer normal manner. This may bring the purification of the circulatory forces, upon which depends the strength to physically resist infection [immunity], which disturbs locomotion and strength as well as the pulmonary and circulatory system through the depletion of the nerve energies of the body. (1542-1)

Yogurt in its preparation may make for the greater absorbing influences through the intestinal system, and with the general inactivity keep the coordination of activities between the circulation of the liver, spleen, pancreas, lungs and kidneys more in order. For from such disturbances the breaking down of the catabolism becomes the destructive force in any condition of this nature. (1045-9)

The best yogurt to buy is plain, non-fat yogurt. For people who prefer homemade yogurt, there are two things to remember. First, the yogurt starter consists of probiotics and can be successfully substituted with a spoon or two of already made yogurt. Second, milk for fermentation should be lukewarm to allow the propagation of probiotics. So, mix carefully 1-2 Tbsp of yogurt with 1 cup of warm milk, then pout the mix into the rest of milk. Cover the pot and keep it warm, either in the oven on very low temperature or wrapped in a big towel for insulation. If the temperature is lower than required probiotics will not multiply and milk will not curd. Curiously, Cayce suggested yogurt to be made from honeycomb.

Yogurt is a preparation from honeycomb, you see, that acts to take caseins from milk that are injurious to the system and helpful to the intestinal tract. (1045-8)

Our recipe:
To 3 cups of boiled water (cooled to 35°C) add 2 cups of milk powder and 2 Tbsp of honey in the comb. Stir well.  Cover and wrap container with a towel and place in a warm spot (must be between 95°F/35°C to 110°F/46°C) for 12-15 hours.