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LACTOBACILLUS

YOGURT

Yogurt is a fermented, slightly acidic food product made from milk. Its origins are unknown (although the name is Turkish), and it resembles the many other fermented milk foods made throughout the world, such as kefir and kumiss. Unlike many of these foods, however, yogurt is usually made from a concentrated milk and is soured by a specific bacillus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus. As a food, yogurt is a rich source of protein, and contains all of the vitamins and minerals found in milk.

USES

 Live yogurt should be eaten to increase beneficial bacteria following a course of antibiotics. Eat daily for two to three weeks.

 Make your own yogurt. Add 3 teaspoons of live yogurt to 1 pt. (600ml) of milk. Leave to set.

 Apply live yogurt to areas affected by thrush; it can also be used internally as a douche.

 Daily intake of yogurt may prevent heart disease.

 Cleanse the skin with yogurt, which is a natural moisturizer.

PROPERTIES

 Live yogurt is antifungal, and can be used in the treatment of thrush

 Live yogurt may help to reduce cholesterol levels

 Encourages the growth of healthy bacteria in the bowels, which aids absorption of nutrients and helps to prevent infection

 Helps to produce vitamin B

 Yogurt stimulates bowel movements

 Helps to prevent and control the growth of cancerous cells

CAUTION

Live yogurt is not effective when mixed with sweeteners, for best effect make your own yogurt and flavor with a little unpasteurized honey and banana.