Hi everyone.

I am new to this site - but am looking for raw foodies in the UK. I am new to the scene - have been on my own journey since Xmas - but haven't really connected with a community as such. I am based in SE England - Surrey.

I started a raw food resource site as I learnt so much while I was on a quest to avoid surgery - I wanted to pass on what I had gathered - so set up a site -went live 2 weeks ago.

Anyway - thats me, I would love to hear about you guys.
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MY STORY
I started my raw food journey at Xmas as I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism.
To my horror I was told by my GP that surgery would probably be needed to remove 3/4 of my thyroid gland, leaving me dependent on medication for the rest of my life.

I believe that, when working properly, our bodies are able to heal themselves. That all illness or dis-ease is caused by energy blockages within our bodies where emotions get trapped & repressed. I have not always thought this way - but since having my son my eyes have opened to the magical possibilities that are open to us if we dare to believe & see for ourselves.

Initially I thought I had flu, so thought I would let it run its course. After five days with a temperature of 40 C, the shakes, extreme brain pain & a buffet of horrendous symptoms I decided to take my sorry self to the local GP.

The GP took one look at me & suggested I see a specialist as my neck was very swollen & she was concerned it was thyroid cancer. My heart sank.

I knew deep down the goiter in my neck was blocked expression - clearly affecting my throat chakra. There was a key issue that had been bubbling to the surface of my mind for the last few months & the fear of expressing it to those around me was too great. I denied the need to confront it. The 'thing' I least wanted to say - had now backed me into a corner & was testing how much I was willing to stay in denial.

I had no choice - and I could feel it in every painful cell.

The emotions surrounding this admission were HUGE. The waves of shame, self hatred & despair I experienced as I spoke my truth was clearly what I had been avoiding.

The day after I spoke my truth my goiter went down & I started my healing - & believe me it was the biggest thing that's ever happened to me.

that is such an amazing story I love raw, well done you