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    i find white bread and macaroni to be gross.

    i find white bread and macaroni to be gross.
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    what a sick video - those guys are ripped

    what a sick video - those guys are ripped
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    oould this be possible? (detox question)

    ok so over the past 9 months i've radically changed my diet. it started by not changing my eating habits but switching to organic. i eliminated the harmful chemical additives but kept eating bread,...
  4. Thread: dandruff?

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    dandruff?

    i am high raw - in the sense that i will 3-4 days raw and then maybe a couple days 50%. i havent made the effort to make the full transition but i do love the concept.

    i have been having a...
  5. Thread: B12

    by BrianC
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    B12 is produced by bacteria in our digestive...

    B12 is produced by bacteria in our digestive systems. Cows eat grass, not B12 supplements. I believe it is found in blue-green algae if you really feel the need to supplement.
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    how long would 15 pounds of dates last one...

    how long would 15 pounds of dates last one person? are they okay to keep that long?
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    98 pounds??? That's way too skinny, even for...

    98 pounds??? That's way too skinny, even for 5'1". I don't know much about eating disorders but I'd say you should find counseling since it seems you've headed back in that direction. I hate that...
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    i used the oz measurements b/c thats how the...

    i used the oz measurements b/c thats how the package was described. 8oz to a cup, so about 1 1/4 c dates, and a little more than 1/2 c raisins. keep in mind these are rough measurements, and you can...
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    Homemade Larabars!

    I love Larabars but at $1.29 a piece, it's a little expensive. Since there are so few ingredients, I figured it couldn't be too hard to make them myself. I used:

    ~10 oz soaked dates
    ~5 oz soaked...
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    Wheatgrass Tutorial?

    I'm sure this is one of the most discussed topics, but I am looking to start sprouting wheatgrass for juicing. These are the things I would like to know before I spend $X.

    Where's the...
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    so...my gf just said all this in an aim...

    so...my gf just said all this in an aim conversation

    (8:17:02 PM): and im okay with ur little master cleanse
    (8:17:30 PM): because ur a good boyfriend, and as long as we are good together and not...
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    Wow...didn't expect this much attention! We...

    Wow...didn't expect this much attention! We pretty much worked it out, she didn't realize how harsh she sounded - and actually meant it as concern. My roommate - not so lucky. She invited him to...
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    You're right, and I didn't want to make my post...

    You're right, and I didn't want to make my post too long so I cut out much of the conversation. However, I tried to point out that girls are made to think, "count calories, count pounds, count...
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    Girls, help me on this one

    I did raw for about 10 days, then added some seafood and rice to some meals for about a week, and 3 days ago started the Master Cleanse. In case you don't know of it, it is an extended fast (min 10...
  15. I don't understand all this talk of bioidentical...

    I don't understand all this talk of bioidentical hormone therapy. They are synthetically made chemicals which approximate the function of natural hormones. Seems to be no better than a prescription...
  16. If you think your acne may be related to detox,...

    If you think your acne may be related to detox, you should try using a sauna (not a steam room) 5-6 times a week. I posted once before about how saunas help the body eliminate toxins as it releases...
  17. Negligible, yes. But if you consider the amount...

    Negligible, yes. But if you consider the amount of time spent in showers (both absorbing water through skin and inhaling gas) and the use of tap water in cooking, fluoride and chlorine pose serious...
  18. organic is by no means pure. the soil and water...

    organic is by no means pure. the soil and water tables produce is grown in is just as contaminated as the tap water they are washed in. yet, you see much less pesticide and fertilizer contamination....
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    wow lucky lol...city water is awful, i fear it....

    wow lucky lol...city water is awful, i fear it. what exactly is a sweat lodge? i have looked on ebay and you can get a small infrared sauna (preferable because they get your body temp up w/ less...
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    Can you be more specific about your diet and...

    Can you be more specific about your diet and stomach problems?

    While many try to lose weight by decreasing food intake, it is more important to have an active metabolism, and that means eating all...
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    While he doesn't specifically address this...

    While he doesn't specifically address this question, he emphasizes several times that exercising sweating is a different form and does not assist in detoxification. My guess would be that the act of...
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    Detox vs Retox (warning - long read)

    I know we all come from different backgrounds - some are looking to lose weight, others to cure ailments, and others (like me) just trying to be as healthy as possible. I've been learning a lot about...
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    thanks, making it later tonight - i will let you...

    thanks, making it later tonight - i will let you know how it turns out
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    I thought he was an actor at first lol - at best...

    I thought he was an actor at first lol - at best he has poor bedside manner for a doctor. Ridiculing Jillian was stupid and he looked totally unprofessional. I was surprised Alissa got one contestant...
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    cardamom replacement?

    i want to make alissa's carrot cake (book just came today) but i don't have cardamom. of these, are any acceptable replacements? i've never tasted cardamom.

    sage
    arrowroot
    allspice
    tumeric...
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