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    I looked up the symptoms of selenosis (selenium...

    I looked up the symptoms of selenosis (selenium poisoning) and they were similar to what I experienced with the brazil nuts. I think they gave me too much selenium for my body.
  2. Thread: Dry mouth?

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    No, I haven't made any changes that I can think...

    No, I haven't made any changes that I can think of. I have been raw for two years so I don't think it's detox. I drink lots of water and don't feel dehydrated other than there being no spit in my...
  3. Thread: Dry mouth?

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    Dry mouth?

    Lately my mouth has been very dry and my tongue irritated from the dryness. This is causing me a great deal of discomfort and distress. Any advice?
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    A lot of longterm raw foodists develop teeth...

    A lot of longterm raw foodists develop teeth problems. I'm glad that you're being aware of your teeth.
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    Careful with the kale everyone, it tastes great...

    Careful with the kale everyone, it tastes great and is full of nutrition but contains goitrogens that can harm your thyroid. It's best to limit kale and other cruciferous vegetables to 1-2 bunches...
  6. Raw apple cider vinegar is full of enzymes and...

    Raw apple cider vinegar is full of enzymes and good bacteria. It helps you digest the salad by making your stomach more acid, which is a good thing when eating alkaline greens. Vinegar is a folk...
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    Hey that sounds really great. Do you brew your...

    Hey that sounds really great. Do you brew your own kombucha tea? I started brewing my own and it is SO easy and SO CHEAP! I can brew 5 gallons every week for just $2.
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    The fiber in nuts, seeds and vegetables can be...

    The fiber in nuts, seeds and vegetables can be very HARD (literally) on your digestion. Drink nut mylks and green juices instead of eating nuts and salads and your bowel movements will improve. ...
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    It's both a nutrient problem and a hygenic...

    It's both a nutrient problem and a hygenic problem. Raw fooders eat much more fruit, which is sugary and acidic, a bad hygenic combo for teeth. But that can't explain it all because some people...
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    Many long term raw fooders have serious teeth...

    Many long term raw fooders have serious teeth problems. You're not alone! Patrick Timpone has been through this and he has some great interviews with natural practicioners on his website at...
  11. From her post it seems clear to me that she has...

    From her post it seems clear to me that she has been trying raw for 3 years, MUCH more than 30 days, and the raw diet isn't working for her. Alissa recommends going raw, eating whatever raw vegan...
  12. It could be the kale or broccoli making you...

    It could be the kale or broccoli making you tired. The intense fibers in kale/broccoli can be very difficult to digest for some people.
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    I use both. They're both good.

    I use both. They're both good.
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    Cholesterol is what makes up the cell membranes...

    Cholesterol is what makes up the cell membranes of all your cells, and it is produced by the liver. High cholesterol levels mean your body is healing or fighting something off. Using drugs to lower...
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    Try adding some lemon juice or apple cider...

    Try adding some lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to your salad to help your digestion.
  16. I like to freeze the abundance of wild berries...

    I like to freeze the abundance of wild berries that summer brings.
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    I like green smoothies with celery, frozen...

    I like green smoothies with celery, frozen raspberries and something creamy like coconut butter, bananas or avocado.
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    Be careful with brazil nuts

    Maybe I'm just allergic or have a food sensitivity, but after eating a lot of brazil nuts the other day I felt super naseus and smelled like garlic (even though I hadn't eaten any garlic.) So please...
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    Japanese Knotweed is the highest of all plants in...

    Japanese Knotweed is the highest of all plants in resveratrol. The resveratrol supplements are actually made from Japanese Knotweed, not red wine. It grows like a weed in much of Europe and the...
  20. Do you have baby coconuts or the hairy adult ones?

    Do you have baby coconuts or the hairy adult ones?
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    Relax. Breath. You're OK. The temptation will...

    Relax. Breath. You're OK. The temptation will pass.
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    You need to create a good, healthy ecology in...

    You need to create a good, healthy ecology in your gut in order to beat candida. This means taking cultured, pro-biotic rich foods everyday, preferably at every meal. Things like saur kraut, beet...
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    Flax contains a lot of phyto-estrogens, which can...

    Flax contains a lot of phyto-estrogens, which can cause hormonal imbalance. Many people are already too high in estrogen, because plastic also causes estrogenic effects and we live in a very plastic...
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    www.hennaforhair.com

    www.hennaforhair.com
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    Have you studied the work of Dr. Weston Price? ...

    Have you studied the work of Dr. Weston Price? He travelled all around the world and examined the facial bone structure and the diet of various peoples. What he found would surprise you. The...
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