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Dairy Products Anything from a cow! Ok, don't hit me! Why are dairy products an offending food? After 2 years old the human body does not produce enough of the enzyme lactase, the milk enzyme, to process milk products. Modern, American commercial milk is genetically modified with known cancer causing hormones. Milk purchased from China contains melamine, which is known to cause kidney stones. The PCRM (Physcians Committee for Responsible Medicine) released a statement that Milk is not good for you, in fact, poses more risks than benefts and initiated an investigation into the "milk mustache" ads. Citing According to the FDA, "[C]ertain information is needed in the health claim in order for it to be truthful and not misleading to segments of the population that are not at high risk of developing osteoporosis or for whom no link between calcium and osteoporosis has been established." What about strong bones? Another PCRM site. |
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| Health Risks and Dairy Products | Why We Elminate It | |||
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Remember, the acid/alkaline balance? All animal products, including anything made from milk, are acid forming. Milk products are known to cause many health problems. People who detox and eliminate milk products for 28-days reduce or eliminate the following: Sinus problems, allergies, migraine headaches, fat retention, high cholesterol, osteoporosis. Acid forming foods cause the body to use the minerals sodium and calcium to neutralize the acid. If you do not have a diet high in fresh fruits and veggies, your supply of sodium and calcium is most likely depleted quite quickly. It can only be stored from fresh fruits and veggies. When the sodium supply is depleted, the body must use calcium to neutralize the acid. Where does the calcium come from? Your bones. Check out this link if you are worried about your bones. |
Obviously we are going to eliminate anything that is acid forming. Give Your Body A Break from toxic foods: American milk and products made from it are frought with chemicals, hormones and pesticides. Give Your Body A Break from digestion: Most adults do not make enough lactase, the enzyme needed to process milk. Lactase production all but diminishes after about 2 yrs old and it is rare to find lactose intolerance in humans under 6 yrs old. Raw milk products are easier to digest and can be used in moderation after your detox, if your body doesn't object. Good Read: Don't Drink Your Milk |
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During your detox you will avoid all types of milk until after the 15th day. The same day you can add almonds. Then you may use HOMEMADE Almond Milk. It is really simple, delicious and the recipe is in your green book. If you are concerned about your family (and you should be): Reduce cow's milk consumption Try Goat's Milk and Goat products like yogurt. Goat's milk is the closest in molecular structure to human milk and is more easily digested. Publix milk is hormone free Organic Milk is a better choice if you are going to give milk to your family. Hatcher's Dairy (College Grove, TN) does not homogenize their milk. Read a quick review about homogenization. | ||||
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