Catching cold & starting RAW

[rawsistah]

Hey there :)

I'm new to this board (been reading for a couple days while i tend to the sickies in the house) and am learning a TON! I found out about RAW 2 years ago and gave it a quick go and loved it but life jumped up and i went back to cooked. Right now i'm 75% junk-foodie 25% health-nut! I share a home with 2 adults (with no desire to go raw but with a yearning to eat healthy).

Ok.... my question is... i've been gearing up for RAW in my mind and am ready to take the plunge but i've finally caught the funk of the house (cold/flu). Should i go for RAW and the most likely event of detox now so it's tucked into the cold or should i face both seperately? My heart says go for it but if anyone here has some experience with this --- well, i just want to make the best go of it possible.

I went to Border's Books last night but by the time i got there i had forgotten Alissa's name and couldn't find her books so i'm not to familiar with her writting except for thru her website. Once i'm back to work i will be buying her book.


Sorry to write such a frikkin' book for my first post --- i hope to get some great advice here and one day be able to offer some. I can already offer support! This board is really cool and the pictures/journals/postings are all an inspiration to me..

peace
rawsista

[kmik]

Welcome to the board! I'm happy to hear you've already been inspired tremendously by it.

You'll need to order Alissa's book directly from her website www.AlissaCohen.com. I think you'll love it. It's my favorite :D

As for when to start, I agree with your heart ;) Go for it! Why delay overall healing? And it may be just in time to keep you from getting the cold!

[Revvell]

Ok.... my question is... i've been gearing up for RAW in my mind and am ready to take the plunge but i've finally caught the funk of the house (cold/flu). Should i go for RAW and the most likely event of detox now so it's tucked into the cold or should i face both seperately?rawsista

What people are calling "cold" or "flu" IS detox. If you go up to the 'nana and do a search on detox, cold or flu, you'll find out soooo much more.

My opinion ~ go raw asap. Might as well get it all out of you. While you are going through this detox, you might wish to assist it by keeping hydrated (add some fresh lemon juice to room temp or a bit warmer, water); skin brushing, hot and cold showers and eating lightly ~ if at all. Listen to whether your body is hungry or not. If not, just water and raw juices will suffice.

Enjoy the process. You are one step closer to becoming healthier and healthier.

Revvell

[rawsistah]

Thanks for the encouragement. I was about 50% yesterday.... going to see where today takes me and my stuffy nose :)
peace
rawsista