mh, with reference to your reply at the end of the "rejuvelac question for mh" thread (page 64), i hadn't thought it thru. so there's no added benefit to using sprouted grains? i know ann wigmore didn't say to do that but since i'd read recipes that call for sprouting first, i assumed that was more nutritional — or made a more beneficial variety of bacteria. or maybe added enzymes into the mix.

your comment, "The only thing we want from the seeds is the bacteria that is eating these seeds, rejuvilack is drinking rotten water!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It needs to be done right and few should do it" is very helpful. thanks. i somehow thought rejuvelac was inherent in grain so i didn't really understand how it could be made from cabbage — or even from buckwheat since it's a grass not a grain.

your reply sent me surfing and i came across this clarification:
"Fermentation is the process of bacterial growth in a base food that ultimately dies. For example, a pickled carrot or beet will not sprout if planted in the earth; a raw one will. Wheat sprouts that are decaying in water (rejuvelac) will not grow if planted, but regular wheat sprouts will grow. In a fermented food, the base food eventually dies; ultimately, the only living part is the bacteria culture that is growing on the base food."
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on another subject ... i read a testimonial (below) indicating dr. christopher advocated yarrow tea for restoring hair color. did he and does it work?

"Thought you'd be interested in learning that I started restoring my hair color as per instructions of Dr. Christopher in the No.19 Healthview Newsletter. In three weeks time, my hair started coming in black. At this point my hair has three colors - gray and brown (dye) which are growing out and the black coming in. I'm getting more compliments on my hair than I ever have before and my family and friends are amazed that it can be done naturally. Several of my friends are now trying the yarrow tea route."

p.s., your observation, "Makes me wonder if he is not watching or guiding me to finish up something he has great interest in while living?" is delightful — and profound. thanks