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This area is SOLEY for discussing holistic approaches toward health in conjunction with the raw food diet such as: herbs, homeopathy, accupuncture, etc…

  1. Question Bees. Stings. Pollen.

    Can those allergic to bee stings take bee pollen? :confused:

    Started by beppa66‎, 07-20-2007 10:02 AM
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    07-21-2007, 08:06 PM Go to last post
  2. getting tan with acne scars

    I have bad cystic acne scars and was wondering if getting a tan would darken the scars? i thought about putting a little blob of sunblock on the...

    Started by rawcenter‎, 07-22-2007 09:52 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 860
    07-23-2007, 01:17 PM Go to last post
  3. Sitz Baths...

    Anyone famil with sitz baths? Have you tried it? Experience?

    Started by Davylp25‎, 07-24-2007 12:14 AM
    • Replies: 3
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    07-24-2007, 01:28 AM Go to last post
  4. swollen lymph nodes

    I'm in my 4th month of raw and noticed a few days ago that my lymph nodes is pretty swollen (under my right jaw). Its pretty painful at times and...

    Started by barose‎, 07-24-2007 02:23 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 6,560
    07-24-2007, 12:47 PM Go to last post
  5. natural boosters for thyroid & adrenals

    i am having issues with low thyroid function and almost non functioning adrenals. anybody have natural things that they use to help increase the...

    Started by Ariella‎, 07-24-2007 08:53 AM
    • Replies: 3
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    07-24-2007, 03:50 PM Go to last post
  6. probiotics ethical issue

    What do you guys do when you need a probiotic? Recently in my practice, I have found that one of the enzyme products that I use contains "animal...

    Started by Dr. White‎, 07-20-2007 08:32 AM
    • Replies: 13
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    07-25-2007, 12:07 AM Go to last post
  7. Testing your pH

    I just read through Green For Life, and now I'm interested in testing my pH. In the book, she says she uses litmus paper, but I'm not quite sure...

    Started by Random Violin Guy‎, 07-24-2007 11:12 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 763
    07-25-2007, 12:38 PM Go to last post
  8. Fasting during colonic?

    Hello! I have been 70-95% raw for the past 6 months. (Started with lower percentage, and have increased bit by bit.) I have decided to get a...

    Started by dextera3‎, 07-25-2007 04:08 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    07-25-2007, 04:08 PM Go to last post
  9. Is this Detox???

    Hi there, I am just about 3wks 100% raw. Today I had to stay home from work because I felt really run down, depressed and sluggish. I was really...

    Started by Danika‎, 07-25-2007 12:23 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,082
    07-26-2007, 02:23 PM Go to last post
  10. Lymphatic Drainage Massage

    I am going for a lymphatic drainage massage this afternoon. Apparently it is supposed to stimulate circulation and allow for lymphatic drainage. I...

    Started by Danika‎, 07-26-2007 02:02 PM
    • Replies: 7
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    07-27-2007, 07:52 AM Go to last post
  11. allopathic treatment for pain?

    Thanks for reading this. I have severe foot pain, and it intensifies after sitting for awhile. I believe it's Plantar Fascitis. I am looking...

    Started by Green Life‎, 07-27-2007 02:20 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    07-27-2007, 04:06 PM Go to last post
  12. Scrubs, Exfoliants, Butters, Shampoos, etc

    Here is a great site I wanted to share with you all - tons of recipes, links, and resources: www.bellecitysoapworks.com/scrubs_etc.html ~ Cathy

    Started by lafsalot‎, 07-26-2007 10:27 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    07-27-2007, 10:12 PM Go to last post
  13. anyone use aloe for healing?

    I think you can just use the juice inside the plant, right? Or is there a good one to buy?

    Started by lydias‎, 07-24-2007 12:19 PM
    • Replies: 10
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    07-29-2007, 03:08 AM Go to last post
  14. How would you deal with mold?

    My little home is completely shaded under old growth trees in Oregon, very beautiful but there's a price to pay. I'm only a few miles from the ocean...

    Started by Stina‎, 07-28-2007 07:16 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    07-29-2007, 08:23 PM Go to last post
  15. White underneath eyes

    The skin below my eyes is unnaturally white lately. The color in the rest of my face is fine. I have a slight summer tan. My husband has noticed it,...

    Started by VeggieMel‎, 07-29-2007 09:56 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    07-29-2007, 09:56 PM Go to last post
  16. Chiropractors

    I'm going to a chiropractor. Something about it has me uneasy. Some people swear by them right? But others say it's basically a scam and probably...

    Started by supergreen‎, 07-30-2007 08:53 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,085
    07-31-2007, 04:56 PM Go to last post
  17. Favorite alternative health articles

    Hi everyone, Tell me... what are you're favorite articles about raw food, holistic health, self-help or anything else health related? Can you post...

    Started by VeggieMel‎, 07-31-2007 08:55 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 760
    08-01-2007, 09:21 AM Go to last post
  18. Thumbs down Scared for the Population

    We have the MOST annoying customer ever that comes in once in a while. The thing he goes on and on the most about are calories, fat grams, protein,...

    Started by dreamrawalwz‎, 08-01-2007 07:31 PM
    • Replies: 10
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    08-02-2007, 06:31 AM Go to last post
  19. help!

    my boyfriend has been feeling very nauseous every time he wakes up for work at 6:15am and usually throws up. every morning! that can't be good for...

    Started by tinystrawberry‎, 08-02-2007 06:18 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 605
    08-02-2007, 08:19 AM Go to last post
  20. lazy versus real fatigue?

    Sometimes I feel like I'm just lazy, LOL. I keep reading about how raw people don't need as much sleep but I can still sleep a good 8-10 hours a...

    Started by barose‎, 08-01-2007 08:53 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    08-02-2007, 03:33 PM Go to last post
  21. Any insight and help would be much appreciated.

    Hi everyone, I'm wondering if anyone out there can help me. I was talking to my friend yesterday and she had said her friend had all of a sudden...

    Started by karenbeel‎, 07-19-2007 06:28 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    08-05-2007, 05:16 PM Go to last post
  22. Eczema again

    Hi folks, I've been going crazy the last year trying to figure out why I keep getting itchy blisters on my hands and finally think it could be...

    Started by solarliving‎, 08-04-2007 01:02 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 665
    08-05-2007, 08:44 PM Go to last post
  23. Sunscreen protection

    Hi All- I use vinegar topically for my skin and it has seem to be helping:) I have heard mixed reviews about it thinning out skin and increased...

    Started by RAWCA‎, 08-06-2007 10:00 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 531
    08-06-2007, 10:00 AM Go to last post
  24. Get off of Aciphex

    How can I help my husband to get off of Aciphex? He isn't interested in going raw, although I have gotten him to drink a green smoothie every...

    Started by LemonFlower‎, 08-06-2007 04:22 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    08-06-2007, 04:22 PM Go to last post
  25. Unhappy Eeek Vertigo!!!

    Last night after I went to bed, I had to get up...when I tried the whole room was spinning wildly. :eek: I spent about 1/2 hour this morning...

    Started by beppa66‎, 07-28-2007 08:48 AM
    • Replies: 6
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    08-07-2007, 10:21 AM Go to last post
  26. Brown Widows--HELP!!

    I am in florida and the we've had rain everyday for months...it is very damp and lots of vegetation. I remulched my play area today and DH and I had...

    Started by GlimR‎, 08-06-2007 07:35 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    08-07-2007, 11:08 AM Go to last post
  27. Help for persistant Diahrrea

    My friend who is at least 50% raw has persistant Diahrrea. She is stressed usually, so I think that that contributes, but she has had this problem...

    Started by SmilingRawDancer‎, 08-07-2007 05:04 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    08-07-2007, 05:16 PM Go to last post
  28. Heat: detox side effect or metabolism kicking in?

    Both my husband and myself have noticed that we feel hot today and we both have headaches. This is our second day back on raw (100%) and I remember...

    Started by ChaiLife‎, 08-07-2007 01:54 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 599
    08-07-2007, 07:29 PM Go to last post
  29. Raw after abdominal surgery...too soon???

    Hi there, About 3months ago I had abdominal surgery to remove a large non cancerous tumor. Prior to the surgery I had been vegan and...

    Started by Danika‎, 08-06-2007 09:02 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 816
    08-08-2007, 08:25 AM Go to last post
  30. Metabolism, can you speed it up?

    You know how your metabolic rate slows down drastically when you cut calories way down (like in the case of Anorexia, or the CR diet)? Are those...

    Started by SmilingRawDancer‎, 08-07-2007 07:41 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 784
    08-08-2007, 12:50 PM Go to last post

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