Grains Continued - Remedies or Recipes

In discussing grains last week, I mentioned that even whole wheat grains can create a problem in the body because they are still acidic unless soaked first. Yet, sprouted grains are not as easily available to us most of the time.

Unsoaked, or processed grain products (including white, refined grains) can cause:

Allergies/Asthma
Digestive upsets/Irritable bowel
Constipation
Celiac's Disease/Gluten-Intolerance
Chronic Sinus Infections
Blood Sugar Imbalances/Weight Gain
Colds/Mucus Congestion
Mineral Depletion

Although I recommend avoiding the types of grains that would cause these problems, this week I will direct you to a website with natural remedies for many of these symptoms. The website is www.daveshealingnotes.com. On this site you can go to an ailment, and it will discuss it, then give you rememdies in 3 categories: herbs, cell salts, and homeopathics. These remedies are focused on calming the body's over-reaction to the allergens, helping the body to cleanse from mucus and other toxins, and keeping the body's blood sugar stable. Unlike drugs, natural remedies work with the body, supporting it's healing processes rather than forcing an action that is contrary to the body's inherent wisdom.
The recommended remedies are available at Dave's Health & Nutrition. For phone number or location see www.daveshealth.com.

For Food Allergies:
http://daveshealingnotes.com/ailments/food-allergies-natural-remedies.html

For Irritable Bowel:
http://daveshealingnotes.com/ailments/irritable-bowel-natural-remedies.html

For Blood Sugar/Weight Gain:
http://daveshealingnotes.com/ailments/diabetes-natural-remedies.html

For Constipation:
http://daveshealingnotes.com/ailments/colon-cleanse-natural-remedies.html


On the other hand, if you are up to the challenge of eating grains in their sprouted form, here are a few recipes for you to try:

Multi-Grain Mélange
2 T. wheat, soaked 8-12 hours
2 T. rye, soaked 8-12 hours
2 T. barley, soaked 8-12 hours
2 T. oats, soaked 8-12 hours
2 T. raisins, soaked 8-12 hours (reserve soak water)

In a blender, combine all the ingredients, including raisin soak water and blend.
For a warm grain cereal, heat on low to 105 degrees. Top with berries, nuts or add apples and cinnamon. Be creative.

Hearty Buckwheat Breakfast
4 T. raisins, soaked 8-12 hours (reserve soak water)
¾ c. soaked or sprouted hulled buckwheat

In a bowl, mix the buckwheat with the raisins and enough soak water to achieve desired consistency. For a warm cereal, heat the raisin soak water to 105-115 degrees before adding to the cereal. For a vanilla-flavored cereal, soak the buckwheat in water with vanilla extract added.