tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7147291927597491973.post2718029359957793175..comments2023-06-20T08:31:59.748-04:00Comments on Tribal Mamas - Healing Our Families: Grandpa Gunk's KrautKatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07316983995405535639noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7147291927597491973.post-1967816575433074062012-02-16T08:27:09.820-05:002012-02-16T08:27:09.820-05:00Elli posted this on the GAPS forum and since it ha...Elli posted this on the GAPS forum and since it has some good info I thought I'd link it here!<br />------------------------------------<br />Fermentation is anaerobic. This means it works when no air is present. Submerging the veggies in liquid, their own juice or water, ensures an anaerobic state. <br /><br />The sea salt used in fermenting knocks back the bad bacteria. The good bacteria, the pro-biotics, are not affected by salt. <br /><br />That said, keeping the veggies submerged in salty liquid is key. Use a narrow jar or rock on top of the cabbage to aid in submerging. <br /><br />Add brine, if nesseccary. I use 3 tbsp sea salt to 1 quart filtered water. It is okay to top it off as needed. <br /><br />Sauerkraut is done when the bubbling stops. This can take anywhere from 1 week to 6 weeks. Cold slows down fermenting. Warmth speeds it up. Too warm makes for a mushy ferment, which you can always pop into the blender and turn into a relish. <br /><br />You can tell the kraut is done by passing down on the cabbage. If it bubbles, it is still fermenting. If not, it is done. <br /><br />Hope that helps!<br /><br />Love,<br /><br />ElliKatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07316983995405535639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7147291927597491973.post-67500727634294554892011-11-25T12:55:54.783-05:002011-11-25T12:55:54.783-05:00Jessica - I actually take thyroid meds and can fee...Jessica - I actually take thyroid meds and can feel the fluctuation in energy/exhaustion throughout the month based on hormones / food (my meds are at a "just right level" so if I dip I can feel it). That said, I find that eating sauerkraut in condiment/small side dish quantities does not bother me. I actually notice the histamines moreso than the goitergenic properties.<br /><br />You can get a lot of the probiotic properties (and I assume none of the goitergen properties) of sauerkraut by drinking the juice - so maybe do that daily and eat small quantities of kraut here and there until you decide if your body is handling it...<br /><br />- KatiKatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07316983995405535639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7147291927597491973.post-31179637498862373952011-11-24T12:49:44.373-05:002011-11-24T12:49:44.373-05:00I'm curious to know what your thoughts are on ...I'm curious to know what your thoughts are on cabbage as a goitrogen food for someone with subclinical hypothyroidism? I am so torn, started fermenting veggies with cabbage in them, even love it just raw, but then I worry that I might set my health back with my thyroid.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01900390957087776716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7147291927597491973.post-55444686200042263972011-11-21T21:08:14.188-05:002011-11-21T21:08:14.188-05:00Oh, and if anybody wants more info on fermenting i...Oh, and if anybody wants more info on fermenting in general check out Sandor Katz's website: http://www.wildfermentation.com/index.php<br /><br />Enjoy!Katihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07316983995405535639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7147291927597491973.post-79143575275208312842011-11-21T20:47:55.841-05:002011-11-21T20:47:55.841-05:00Jenny - I would try soaking just his feet in epsom...Jenny - I would try soaking just his feet in epsom salts for 20-30 minutes. He can keep it in a bucket and add hot water when he is ready to do another soak so the salts would last a little longer that way. If this is for constipation then I would recommend the lemon + water and also oral magnesium. Natural Calm is the brand we love and it is quite effective.<br /><br />The coconut oil + epsom is not my favorite thing. It works but it's kind of messy and annoying when the water + oil separate and you have to warm it up to use it. My friend Molly uses a magnesium spray that is magnesium chloride + water - you can buy the spray on Amazon.com or buy the magnesium chloride and add it to water and make your own spray. That stuff does sting a little so just to warn you!<br /><br />Wishing your dad much healing. I'm glad you liked the post.<br /><br />- KatiKatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07316983995405535639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7147291927597491973.post-51828410276289799912011-11-21T20:33:13.323-05:002011-11-21T20:33:13.323-05:00Kati,
Thanks for this :) Just sent a link to thi...Kati,<br /><br />Thanks for this :) Just sent a link to this post to my folks.<br /><br />Question about using coconut oil mixed with Espom salts in case a person can't bathe for 20 minutes, etc.. My dad's pain is severe enough that he can't get in and out of the tub to do the soaks you recommended for constipation. Once you mentioned mixing the epsom salts with coconut oil to get the same effect. Can you tell me exactly how to do that and anything else about it I should know? Thanks xoxoxoxJennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10235949651726010058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7147291927597491973.post-11047021775685133002011-11-21T18:00:02.828-05:002011-11-21T18:00:02.828-05:00This post is so helpful!! I'm inspired and de...This post is so helpful!! I'm inspired and definitely making this. Thank you!Ginanoreply@blogger.com