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Posted by Wendy (Houston, TX) on 12/19/2007
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I wanted to say that my nephew age 1/12 is allergic to pasturized milk and products. It makes him cry constantly and it takes 2 weeks to get it out of his system. My sister has obtained raw milk for him and he is doing wonderfully. He is gaining weight and looks terrific. Just a consideration for those who are allergic to milk.
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Posted by Wendy (Everton, Arkansas) on 01/02/2008
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It pains me to read all the negative comments about raw milk. On our family farm we milk a jersey heifer and a few Sonnen milk goats. All the "girls" have 100% access to pasture. They only come in the barn at milking time - never confined. We milk into a stainless steel belly milker, quickly strain the fresh milk and put into sterilized jars. It is then immediately plunged into a bucket of cold water waiting in the 33 degree milk 'fridge. Quick, safe handling, and a very cold cool down leads to a pure, fresh milk product. In doubt?? Please request a farm tour from your milk provider. A GOOD FARMER HAS NOTHING TO HIDE!
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Posted by April (Fort St. John, Canada) on 01/07/2008
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On the subject of Icecream/milk,Yes,it did cause me sinus problems. I have quit it altogether, I would drink raw milk happily, if it were more available. I can drink raw milk with no side affects of any kind, if I drink homogenized/pastuerized (both are done to the milk we buy from the grocery),as well as mucousy plugged up sinuses, I will get stomache aches,gas, a general feeling of lethargy, headaches. It's not the milk that is making us ill or have ill side affects, it's what they do to our milk before we're allowed to buy it from the store.For a real truth and eye opener about our homogenized/pasteurized milk, go to Mercola.com and and search the site for" Does tainted milk cause Crohn's disease?", and watch the video, there is also a couple other related articles, like this site,(earth clinic),Mercola.com is a very informative site with studies backing all that is stated. Thanks for the time, April
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Posted by John (Slana, Alaska) on 01/08/2008
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Hey April, Read your post about Raw Milk. What makes a person have a reaction to milk products is the pasteurization process. This process uses high heat, for a few seconds, to kill any bacteria in the product. Unfortunitly, it also destroys the Enzymes that help our bodies process the fats, sugars and protens in the milk. All raw foods contain enzymes; however, when a food is heated above 118F the enzymes are destroyed. Cold processed dairy products (cheese, butter, yoghurt, etc.) still have their enzymes intact and are easy to digest. The trick is to read the labels to see if the product is made from "pasteurized" milk or cream. I highly recommend a cook book called "Nourishing Traditions" by Sally Fallon. This book is only $16.50US at Amazon.com; it sure opened my wife and my eyes to the problems linked to processed foods. After only a month and a half, we've both lost over 10 lbs of weight, several inches off our waists, and are feeling great. I'm sure it will help you greatly. peace and happiness
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Posted by Sam (Waterville, USA) on 01/12/2008
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After my second bout with cancer, first with Hodgkins at fourteen and breast cancer at 49, I'm wondering, has anyone read The China Study? I reported to a Dr. with the NASA produced Bio Meridian computer software, which diagnosed me with 2 bacteria from drinking raw cow's milk. Aside note: don't drink raw cow's milk. Better yet, don't drink milk. Read the China Study, by T Collins Campbell. Blessings, Sam
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Posted by Sage (Melbourne, FL) on 02/11/2008
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Reading a book about The Untold Story of Milk has given me a great deal of respect for the role that milk has played in the sustaining of many cultures throughout history. Every time I raise my glass of Raw Milk I am very glad to be partaking in such a time-tested wholesome food. (processed milk is a crime against humanity!!)