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Forum: Raw 'Over 50' group

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

  1. 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
  2. 100 day ---mommy liz challeng

    Hey--how are things going for all you that joined mommyliz??? I am loving the raw food diet! It is great! So much freedom about what I'm eating. ...

    Started by blizzardfrisbee‎, 08-21-2010 06:25 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    08-21-2010, 10:07 AM Go to last post
  3. Wanting to return to high raw

    I'm 57 and have been eating raw food for 6 years and usually eat almost all raw with little to no cooked food. For example, I'm not convinced the...

    Started by Monalynn‎, 08-18-2010 09:09 AM
    • Replies: 9
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    08-20-2010, 07:03 PM Go to last post
  4. Raw since Sunday

    I have been raw since Sunday and am loving it. I have always love eating fruits and veggies so this is very easy for me. Plus when I make up my...

    Started by blizzardfrisbee‎, 08-17-2010 01:59 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    08-17-2010, 01:59 PM Go to last post
  5. Gonna go for it!!

    I have been eating vegatarian for many months now but eating raw about 90% of my meals. I got the Alissa's DVD and book --spent the day yesterday...

    Started by blizzardfrisbee‎, 08-14-2010 07:42 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    08-14-2010, 09:03 AM Go to last post
  6. 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
    • Replies: 6
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    08-11-2010, 09:21 AM Go to last post
  7. 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
  8. Dehydrating crackers

    This is the third time I made crackers in the dehydrator and they are crumbly again. Why is that??? Am I drying them too long?? Or not long...

    Started by blizzardfrisbee‎, 08-10-2010 07:37 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 814
    08-10-2010, 02:40 PM Go to last post
  9. Over 50 newbie

    Hi! I'm a newbie here. I started raw food in March. Not quite 100% yet--breakfast and lunch totally. Dinner eating raw and then usually a cooked...

    Started by blizzardfrisbee‎, 08-05-2010 02:15 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 831
    08-08-2010, 04:30 AM Go to last post
  10. 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
  11. Trying again!

    I'll be 55 next month, and I'm trying once again to go raw. I've been there briefly before about 5 yrs. ago, and felt wonderful. I really need to...

    Started by mama's_gone_raw‎, 05-20-2010 09:56 AM
    • Replies: 8
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    07-31-2010, 09:45 AM Go to last post
  12. 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
    • Replies: 10
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    07-30-2010, 02:24 PM Go to last post
  13. cholesterol?

    I've been 100% vegan and close to 100% raw for over 2 decades. Imagine my surprise when I was screened for serum (total) cholesterol and it was...

    Started by Lukesgramma‎, 07-20-2010 03:44 AM
    • Replies: 14
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    07-21-2010, 10:43 AM Go to last post
  14. Question Tummy fat

    As 55 yr. old woman who has had 2 children, I have "middle age spread". I'm fairly thin elsewhere, but just can't get rid of the belly fat. Has...

    Started by mama's_gone_raw‎, 07-09-2010 10:25 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 967
    07-13-2010, 02:22 AM Go to last post
  15. A Movie about Transformation

    "MAY I BE FRANK" I went to a screening of this movie at a special event in Seattle last week. The event was brought to Seattle by a group of...

    Started by RawKnitster‎, 06-10-2010 10:38 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,145
    07-01-2010, 08:07 PM Go to last post
  16. Question Help! can i stay raw with menopause?

    Hi everyone, this is my first post and thank you for this wonderful over 50 site. I have been raw two months and my eyesight, digestion, muscle...

    Started by Sierra2020‎, 07-20-2009 03:07 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,369
    06-29-2010, 03:08 AM Go to last post
  17. 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
    • Views: 863
    06-10-2010, 11:34 PM Go to last post
  18. 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
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,633
    05-06-2010, 12:18 PM Go to last post
  19. Can't seem to lose weight

    Hi I need some help please. I have been trying to be raw most of the time but can't seem to make the transition I don't know why. I think I am raw...

    Started by Rosie‎, 03-19-2010 03:57 AM
    • Replies: 13
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    04-28-2010, 09:07 PM Go to last post
  20. shout out!

    sometimes we think that when we reach a "certain" age or stage in life that we are stuck at a size or weight. well, let me tell you that since...

    Started by lodestar‎, 04-23-2010 09:03 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,039
    04-24-2010, 08:18 PM Go to last post
  21. Grey hair?

    Hi everyone. Just curious. Have any of you here in the "over fifty" group noticed little grey or white hairs disappearing after staying raw and...

    Started by Courtney‎, 07-03-2008 05:54 AM
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    04-06-2010, 05:45 PM Go to last post
  22. 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
  23. 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
    • Replies: 0
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    03-15-2010, 01:46 PM Go to last post
  24. Still learning help please

    I love this site. Thanks for your help so far with diabetes questions. I want to include coconut oil in my diet. Should it be added to smoothies or...

    Started by Rosie‎, 03-12-2010 03:46 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 799
    03-14-2010, 06:50 AM Go to last post
  25. Bio identical hormones

    Hello Raw Friends, I am over two weeks raw and really enjoying it. I am 5o and have taken bio identical progesterone for years and estrogen for a...

    Started by terry brown‎, 11-11-2009 10:06 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,043
    03-02-2010, 06:41 PM Go to last post
  26. Any Diabetics Out There?

    I was wondering if there are any Type II diabetics on the forum here. I was diagnosed a little over a year ago, and am trying to get off what little...

    Started by jane b‎, 06-28-2009 11:58 AM
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    • Replies: 18
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    03-02-2010, 10:13 AM Go to last post
  27. Happy Birthday, Revvell!!!

    I'm listening to your Ustream show right now. Thanks so much for sharing the wisdom you have gathered. Your not getting older, your getting BETTER!...

    Started by RawKnitster‎, 02-15-2010 08:28 PM
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    • Replies: 23
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    02-17-2010, 08:35 AM Go to last post
  28. 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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    • Replies: 32
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    02-14-2010, 05:32 PM Go to last post
  29. 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
    • Views: 1,236
    02-05-2010, 06:47 AM Go to last post
  30. It's Time to Celebrate!

    Happy Birthday RawKnitster!!!!

    Started by Revvell‎, 01-21-2010 03:22 PM
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    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 1,681
    01-26-2010, 06:52 PM Go to last post

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