Raw since Aug 19, 2009

[alishia]

I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitus and it is not clinically shown that much can be done with diet to help this condition. I was put on a medication for a year, then taken off of it and guess what happened? All my symptoms came back! I took myself off wheat, then dairy, then fats, then green leafy veggies. I put myself on all kinds of probiotics, digestive enzymes, saw a traditional chinese medecine doctor (which was awesome!) then I talked to a family member who introduced me to raw foods. That week I was hooked. By day 2 on the diet all the pain associated with my colitus was gone...GONE!! I bought some books on raw foods, and my life is now spent pain free and "un-cooking" my way to health. I have a ways to go I believe, but I am motivated and comitted. My friends and family think I am a crazy "hippie" but most of them are overweight, sluggishly tired all the time. I'm excited to find a community like this one that can give support and encouragement!
Good health to all!!

[revdrcyn]

Awesome! Are you planning to do the 30-day challenge on September?

[spicyfull]

I wish you everything you need to Stay RAW........Welcome to MY World.

[Dimond]

Welcome Alishia and congrats on your raw success so far. :) Gives you an incentive to stick with it.

[Veganforlife]

And yet ANOTHER testimony that we truly are what we eat!!!

Keep it up!!!

[dorcas]

Alishia,
What an incredible story! You go right ahead and be a "crazy hippie" here. One man was so afraid of what his wife would say if she found out, that he gave it up, then died. That's such a sad sad story. His wife loved him, but his fear of her wrath over eating raw.. well, it's just too sad. I'm so very glad your family's comments don't stop you.

Welcome!

[rawrawks]

rawk on alishia!!!!

[jacsam]

It's always to hear the great health success stories of being raw.....yeah, for you!

[MiahTay]

Welcome! Your energy is contagious! You make ME want to go uncook something.

Blessings,
Heather