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Forum: Raw 'Over 50' group

More specific discussion of the raw food journey common to this age group.

  1. lifting fingernails/orange skin

    I have been raw for 11 months now. Two issues are happening - first, my skin, particulary the palms of my hands and the soles of my feet are orange....

    Started by 5852‎, 02-26-2010 08:34 PM
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    05-06-2010, 12:18 PM Go to last post
  2. New to raw, 50 yrs and needing some advice

    Hi everybody, I'm Constance, living in Brazil, and first of all want to excuse my bad English. I hope you can understand me and give me some help. ...

    Started by Acacias‎, 09-22-2011 04:01 PM
    • Replies: 7
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    12-13-2011, 10:20 AM Go to last post
  3. how to gain weight

    This post will not be for everyone.. But after a period of weight loss, some people i know are beginning to panic, thinking that they are really...

    Started by alicemagooey‎, 09-13-2007 07:10 PM
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    06-29-2012, 09:08 PM Go to last post
  4. new excercise challenge

    Hi Folks. i started a 10,000 steps challenge and then 'finked out'. it has been renewed. go here:...

    Started by alicemagooey‎, 08-31-2007 06:40 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    09-01-2007, 02:09 PM Go to last post
  5. 10,000 step challenge

    ok.. we have decided to resurrect the challenge.. the 10,000 step challenge is so simple .(.why even a cave man can do it.. he he) just try to...

    Started by alicemagooey‎, 08-30-2007 04:26 PM
    • Replies: 10
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    09-06-2007, 10:31 PM Go to last post
  6. excercising with free weights

    hope this is ok.. i am just beginning ( trying to figure out ) a program for excercise, which will include aerobic excercise with a rebounder and...

    Started by alicemagooey‎, 08-25-2007 09:56 PM
    • Replies: 10
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    10-18-2007, 05:10 PM Go to last post
  7. calorie expenditures

    I WAS wondering how many calories are spent doing various activities. and i found this.. http://www.nutribase.com/exercala.htm thought...

    Started by alicemagooey‎, 08-25-2007 08:45 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    09-06-2007, 03:32 PM Go to last post
  8. Testing, One, Two ,three

    HI EVERYONE..: ISN'T THIS GREAT..?? we need to pass it around ..how people get here. well, bye for now. alice

    Started by alicemagooey‎, 08-25-2007 07:45 PM
    • Replies: 14
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    04-23-2008, 09:42 PM Go to last post
  9. Unhappy UTIs and menopause

    Hi over 50 girls. I am 51 and experiencing frequent cystitis (especially after sex). Doc wants me on estrogen (no). Can't keep taking antibiotics and...

    Started by Andiji‎, 01-11-2010 02:01 PM
    cystitis, estrogen, menopause, uti
    • Replies: 7
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    08-11-2010, 09:17 AM Go to last post
  10. Just Starting Need HELP!! Thanks

    Hi, My husband and I are just starting. We have Alissa's book and dvd, bought a food processor, Blendtec and are going to do the 30 day challenge...

    Started by aslraw‎, 12-24-2008 09:39 AM
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    02-05-2009, 04:54 PM Go to last post
  11. "Over 50 Hair"

    A couple months ago I was complaining to my hairdresser that my hair was getting dull, lifeless and unmanageable. The girls gathered together...

    Started by Avacado7‎, 07-01-2008 04:17 PM
    • Replies: 14
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    09-30-2008, 08:28 AM Go to last post
  12. My "over 50" experience

    After reading the "Where is everyone?" thread, I was inspired to throw in my 2 cents. I was finding myself "getting old before my time." I...

    Started by Avacado7‎, 06-30-2008 07:55 PM
    • Replies: 12
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    01-30-2009, 09:46 PM Go to last post
  13. Keeping healthy...

    What are things that you do to keep healthy? I do stretches to improve my alignment and make sure that I will remain mobile! .....and...

    Started by Avacado7‎, 07-04-2008 04:16 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    07-05-2008, 04:28 PM Go to last post
  14. Let's Grow Up

    I hope that I don't see any posts here saying how those meanie-heads in the processed food industry, the medical profession, and the FDA, etc. are...

    Started by bachcole‎, 11-27-2010 12:08 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    11-27-2010, 07:45 AM Go to last post
  15. Red face recommitment attempt!

    Hi raw friends -- it's been a while since I've been here and my body has missed it! I need to so badly go all raw again, but it isn't easy this...

    Started by BDraw‎, 11-28-2009 05:33 PM
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    02-14-2010, 05:32 PM Go to last post
  16. Talking I'm back!

    ;) Bet you didn't even miss me. Bet most don't even remember me. Yes, it has been a while -- but then, who's counting. I just know a wanna come...

    Started by BDraw‎, 08-22-2010 03:12 PM
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    02-21-2011, 12:11 PM Go to last post
  17. My Cholesterol Dropped - Over 100 pts!!

    I have had high cholesterol for at least 20 years. My doctors had me on medications which I quit taking over 2 years ago. I had my cholesterol...

    Started by beckyb‎, 09-26-2007 05:03 PM
    • Replies: 11
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    03-12-2009, 07:47 PM Go to last post
  18. Over 50

    Is there anyone else here over age 50 and either all raw or striving for all raw??

    Started by belleadonna‎, 06-03-2007 02:04 PM
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    11-01-2012, 03:09 PM Go to last post
  19. Question New to rawsome food preparation

    Hello! My name is Belle and I am new to preparing raw foods. There has been a change of focus for me. Concentrating on all the things the lab...

    Started by BelleSong‎, 07-29-2009 10:54 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    10-12-2009, 04:32 PM Go to last post
  20. 70 years old weight loss..

    Hello! Last November through a friend i started to learn about Raw food diet and right now i guess i am eating %70 raw. i eliminated dairy...

    Started by Beste‎, 10-24-2011 10:49 AM
    elderly people
    • Replies: 5
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    06-28-2012, 09:16 AM Go to last post
  21. With so many new appliances coming out now days...

    and everything else going up. We find ourselves looking toward work at home jobs. Having a computer really gives us a leg up but there are so many...

    Started by Bethanie‎, 06-13-2008 12:20 PM
    • Replies: 8
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    06-15-2008, 02:40 PM Go to last post
  22. cold and chills

    Within the last couple of weeks my legs have started to go cold and it spreads to the rest of my body. I can't seem to figure it out, anyone else...

    Started by Bethanie‎, 02-03-2010 06:30 AM
    • Replies: 9
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    02-05-2010, 06:47 AM Go to last post
  23. bio identical hormones

    Is there something better to take after going through menopause?

    Started by Bethanie‎, 03-12-2010 06:06 PM
    • Replies: 8
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    03-15-2010, 08:38 PM Go to last post
  24. Back eating almost all raw and i've noticed this:

    tingling less often in my fingers with white spots coming on the fingers and my blood pressure goes up very high and the pulse then slowly comes...

    Started by Bethanie‎, 03-15-2010 01:46 PM
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    03-15-2010, 01:46 PM Go to last post
  25. I think i went through a heavy detox and it left me with a urgent cough.

    I cough everyday but it did get less than it was but it's like i've got mucus in my lungs and can't stop coughing. Sometimes it comes on all at once...

    Started by Bethanie‎, 06-08-2010 08:18 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    06-10-2010, 11:34 PM Go to last post
  26. I just break out into sweats even if i'm not doing anyone.

    I've gone through menopause and i have a friend who does the same things. Does this happen to anyone else, hope we are not alone in this. Beth

    Started by Bethanie‎, 07-29-2010 08:48 PM
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    07-30-2010, 02:24 PM Go to last post
  27. I have a spot on the back of my head where my hair is breaking off....

    It will grow and then break off so much that you can see a bald spot there:(i can't figure out a way to get it to grow and stop breaking off so much....

    Started by Bethanie‎, 08-02-2010 02:50 PM
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    08-11-2010, 09:21 AM Go to last post
  28. Just found out that you can take prenatal vitamins for hair growth.

    I never had children but has anyone found this to be true? I also read that you can take prenatal vitamins without being pregnant. Beth

    Started by Bethanie‎, 08-05-2010 09:14 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    08-05-2010, 10:48 PM Go to last post
  29. Started taking prenatal vitamins on Aug. 5th and today my hubby noticed.....

    to my surprise the spot in the back of my hair where my hair was thinning is growing in:D I am overjoyed and my nails seemed to be growing out a...

    Started by Bethanie‎, 08-14-2010 06:14 PM
    • Replies: 7
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    08-21-2010, 08:23 PM Go to last post
  30. OMG! My colon is so sore....

    I had a difficult bm a couple of days ago and now my colon is very, very sore like never before. I have one of those blue belts that i wear to help...

    Started by Bethanie‎, 09-26-2010 07:34 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,058
    09-26-2010, 07:34 PM Go to last post

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