Question about simmered milk Chai

[Invincible]

Hi Shelley

I made the simmered milk last night, tasted lovely .. but I am still having problems with getting decent bowel movements without the use of enema or oxy-powder.

My normal routine last week has been colonix mid morning and perfect 7 before bed. Still, there's minimal BM .. sometimes nothing in the day if I took an enema the night before. I'm getting concerned.

Today, I have come down with what feels like a head cold .. my boyfriend had (still has) flu that started 10 days ago .. I feel like my head and sinus areas are blocked up .. but no problem breathing through the nose.

Can I still make the simmered milk if I am going down with something? It was so tastey!

[shelley]

If you use plenty of ginger you can still have the simmered milk no problemo. The calcium will help you fight off the cold and the ginger ensures that the milk is not mucous-producing. If you can find non-homogonized milk that would be even better.

You may want to add either Triphala or Fruit-Eze to help with the slow transit times, but overall I think ab exercises (leg lifts, knee lifts, sit-ups) and squatting rather than sitting up will be key for you, now that we're moistening things up with the milk.

[Invincible]

Thanks Shelley

I was thinking about getting some triphala ...

How should I incorporate the triphala to also having colonix and perfect 7?

I'll start the exercises tomorrow.

Thanks

[shelley]

You can take it in addition to what you're taking, and maybe instead of the other laxatives. Hopefully you'll get to the point where Triphala is all you need, until the day when you don't need anything but a high-fiber diet to remain regular.

[Invincible]

OK, thanks - I'll order some now .. I need to!

I'm using pastuerised goat's milk, it really is quite delicious!

[shelley]

Oh very good! I tend to use goat's milk for yogurt, works great. You can really taste the difference, don't you think?

[Invincible]

Definately! It's much richer in flavour and seems creamier. The great thing about the simmering for 10 minutes (which I've never done before) is that it takes away the goaty smell

Is this something I could have several times in the day? As a meal replacement perhaps?

[shelley]

certainly! It's a tonic and digesive aid. If you have tons of Kapha ailments or are a Kapha you might want to limit it somewhat (no more than 2 cups a day) but try it and see.

[chickpea]

Ooooo tell me what this drink is!
Anne

[shelley]

It's in the Essential Recipes, recent addition. It was hidden in the digestive guidelines post, now it's in recipes where it ought to be.

It's a great mild laxative, sedative, I use it for insomnia and sometimes just because I like the taste.

[h0ppy]

When you say simmer, do you mean you bring it to a boil and then simmer it for 10 minutes?

[shelley]

yes, simmer means that you can see steam and some tiny bubbles, but it's not a roiling boil.

[Invincible]

Is this OK to drink in the day time Shelley? If so, how long should I wait befor eating other foods or taking fibre? Thanks. It seems like it would be nice as a breakfast replacement.

[shelley]

Yes, you can have it during the daytime, but you may end up getting sleepy at the wrong time!

It's best to drink it alone unless you're one of those people who have adapted to mixing milk with other things.

[Invincible]

Thanks!