are spelt & kamut damp producing

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thanks, mike. i had checked those sites out, of course they don't discuss

the TCM mechanism of the grains, but the carb metab releasing water idea of

yours is interesting. hmm.

 

kb

 

 

On 8/25/07, mike Bowser <naturaldoc1 wrote:

>

> Kath,

>

> Not sure this answers your questions but here are some links with good

> info

> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spelt

>

> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamut

> The dampness might be an aspect of carbohydrate metabolism which does

> release

> water. Just an idea.

> Mike W. Bowser, L Ac

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> acukath <acukath%40gmail.comDate>: Sat, 25 Aug 2007 21:21:27

> -0400are spelt & kamut damp producing?

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> tcm dietary regs advise against wheat and oats citing damp

> producingqualities of these grains. i'm wondering if anyone can shed some

> light onwhat makes these grains damp producing, in relation to others that

> are not.are spelt and kamut, cousins of wheat, but acceptable substitutes

> for thosewith wheat allergies also damp producing, and as such should be

> avoidedor do they get the green light for consumption?thanks in adv for your

> imput.kath-- Board Certified in Oriental

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