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16 years ago
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QuotePosted by: MauiGreg (IP Logged)
Date: February 21, 2008 05:35PM
Hi Leesah,
Without getting too technical, a colonic irrigates much deeper than an enema. Also, with an enema you have to take the "tip' out and then sit on the toilet to empty your bowels, with a colonic, the tube stays in and when the water pressure is turned off, you empty your bowels into a different part of the
Forum: Other Health Related 16 years ago
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QuotePosted by: MauiGreg (IP Logged)
Date: February 21, 2008 06:47PM
Hi everyone,
I'm getting a colonic tomorrow with a wheat grass implant at the end.
Hey Greg, don't you mean in your end?! Ha! Couldn't resist!
Forum: Other Health Related 16 years ago
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QuoteIn an earlier post when I referred to just having had a colonic with a side of wheat grass, I was actually referring to an implant,
Whew! Now that makes more sense. Ha! The way it was worded before, it sounded like you drank them both! (Yikes!)
Don't mind me, I'm enjoying my naive, early days/months, etc., in the raw food life! Why not? I'll never be this ignorant again! I might
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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Thanks rost0031. I'm not afraid to ask questions, especially in the beginning. I don't care how dumb they are because I figure if I'm wondering about it, there are others who are, too.
The folks here are knowledgeable and have been very patient with my questions. As a result, I really have learned a lot. I'll be going into this new lifestyle maker better decisions than if I'd never found
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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QuoteWheatgrass implant is when you put 4oz of wheatgrass juice up your butt after you do an enema or colonic :-)
You'd get used to it. I did :-)
Jenkies! I will require much prayer and lots of strong straps!
Looking at the website, I'll probably enjoy Austin more. I'm a country guy at heart and have been craving isolation, away from cities and noise. It's a little more expensive, bu
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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TheCoconutChronicles Wrote:
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Thank you. Right after I posted that, it dawned on me that I know how to use Google! I'm sorry. (Accessing this site at work, I don't always think thoroughly!)
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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I tried to do a search on the forum for previous discussions about hot drinks. Nothing. Nada.
The only thing I found was this blurb in an article here about pollutants:
QuoteWe have created thousands of chemicals, but we don't know the effects of them, and their interactions. Styrofoam cups are a bad idea. In autopsies of dead people, 100% have styrene in them - this is clearly not an esse
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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What is oil pulling? I'm very interested!
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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QuotePosted by: Utopian Life (IP Logged)
Date: February 26, 2008 02:54PM
I've certainly never felt bad after eating it!
That's the thing about chocolate/cacao. 14 out of 10 people surveyed like it.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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QuoteDon't panic - accept the Reality.
I believe there is no human been or macroscopic life form "critters free".
From this point of view, I cannot refer to myself as "me" - "us" will be more accurate.
We are not ("alone" :-) ) an entity, perhaps we look more like a colony of MANY different life forms co-existing more or less symbiotic in the same
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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I'm new to the raw foods lifestyle, too. My thoughts on cacao are that it will be more of a condiment, to enhance the flavor of certain meals or snacks. I don't want to get in the habit of replacing the junk food in my SAD life with cacao in my raw life.
It's like vegetarians who eat tofurkey instead of turkey. I'll never understand that. If you don't want to eat meat, why find a natural
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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That's quite a dose of reality Shane. You bring up a great reminder for people. It's normal to hear the praises of the living and raw food lifestyle from those who are in it. It's easy to praise because it's made amazing improvements in their lives and they look and feel better. I'd be singing those praises, too.
But, your post is a reminder to not romanticize it and think it's the be-all,
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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Remember how I asked if there was a good "program" or structure for a newbie to follow? I was given a link to the Optimum Health Institute's website. It's a retreat and I saw that this is their program while your there:
QuoteAs guests and adherents begin the OHI program, they immediately start detoxifying the body by drinking pure water, eating live raw organic vegetarian foods and
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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TheCoconutChronicles, Thank you so much for responding. I learned a lot of what you said by reading your posts in the forums. It confirms a lot of information I've been taking in. I appreciate your knowledge!
EZ rider Sometimes, it's just gotta be said and this was a good thread for it!
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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QuoteI favor the pure raw lifestyle.
However, I don't have a medical tag and don't plan on getting one as I wouldn't want to bind the hands of people trying to help me in an emergency situation.
My definition of the "pure" raw style extends to the ideal of eating FRESH raw foods that are going to do the most good for my body. I believe simple meals are much easier to digest then rec
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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CONGRATULATIONS JUANITA! Good for you! I hope you'll keep coming back and letting us know how you're doing! We're all here for support and you never know who you'll inspire!
I have the same question about hot drinks. My understanding is that an item is still considered raw as long as it's not been in conditions over 118F (47.78C).
I can't imagine giving up all hot drinks, so I'll be exc
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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suvine, Your post is inspiring and should help relieve a lot of stress any newbies might have about starting this lifestyle. And, you're right. If it's not fun and enjoyable, a person will be less likely to stick with it. Great information. I've written down the author's you recommended. Thank you, again!
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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EZ rider, I agree with what you're saying to the point that I think anyone whose chosen to live a raw foods lifestyle has to decide for themselves to what extent their going to take it. With that said, assuming someone has chosen to follow a closely regimented "raw only" program, there's another question that, I believe, must be answered.
How pure is too pure? In an ideal world, I'
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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Dulset, There's a lot of great advice in your post. I took notes. From what I've studied, I'm going to use nuts sparingly anyway, saving them mostly for making meals and sauces with, instead of just eating them directly. During my studies, it seems that nuts are good to have only very sparingly during the initial switch, when your goal is to cleanse. Experiencing a bit of hunger and saying no
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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Thank you, David. It's been pretty exciting so far. I definitely have my goals and, with places like this forum to come to to find like-minded people, I really don't foresee any problems. Once the desire and the determination are in place, it's just a matter of momentum.
EZ rider/b], I agree with you. I really like the phrase "journey of corrections." That's a great tagline for
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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maui_butterfly, I really appreciate this post.
Quotehe was always dropping pearls of nutritional wisdom on me while i was eating my lunch, including admonitions never to drink chamomile tea, and never NEVER ever eat peanuts or peanut butter. so i don't.
I can understand peanuts, but why not chamomile?
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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You've all taught me that there is no one right way to do this. I get that. I really do. But, is there an optimal way for people to eat when their first starting out?
Something like, in the beginning, while your body is cleansing, try to eat more of this, and this, and this, and eat such and such items sparingly.
My body takes moves towards healthy living changes really well. I don'
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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353. Re: cleansing
QuotePosted by: phantom (IP Logged)
Date: February 26, 2008 09:26AM
HAHAHA... I do have some of the same aversions!
I did the salt water flush before, because it could be done by mouth, and not with someone else... well... there. But if the curiosity is burning, maybe you should try it once?
I've been thinking very seriously about doing it. I need to get over this squeamishness. I
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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Honestly, this stuff just freaks me out. But, I'd rather know and do something about it than not know and carry them around with me. Ignorance is not bliss.
Finding this site, and learning about the living and raw foods lifestyle is the second best thing that's ever happened to me. Seriously, I appreciate all of you and your willingness to educate people.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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David, I can tell you care about helping people. It really comes out in your posts. Thank you. Good information to keep in mind.
arugula, Your information is very balanced, I noticed. I look forward to your posts and can see why others do, too.
EZ rider, I appreciate your posts because they usually challenge me a bit and I really like that. As for getting cooked food out of my diet,
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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suvine Your review of the place is exactly what I was looking for. I'm not scared away from it by the closeness of the people, because I quite like people, but the price and the rest of your description have saved me a lot of time looking into it. I can't thank you enough! Your photographs are stunning. The food looks beautiful and the pictures are well done!
RawLoveBaby, This place soun
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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I'd like to get people's opinions on a few more things. I've learned that there isn't any one "right" way to go about the living and raw foods lifestyle. Everyone's bodies are so different. There's a lot of information out there that can really excite or confuse a person. Or worse, send them down an unwise path. There are more "gurus" and self-proclaimed experts, each wit
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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358. Re: cleansing
Greg, you crack me up! I've really enjoyed your posts.
I wish I had the fortitude to have a colonic. Maybe I'll make it my goal to have one within one year. I always say a man should stretch himself. (I just didn't think I would do it like that...)
Keith
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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veggiefreak, I burned out on beets once myself. I'm ready to give them another go, though!
witarianin, Here in Minnesota, everyone seems to love onions. It's in absolutely everything. When I had macaroni and cheese in a cafe, I found chunks of onions in it? What's with that? I have no intention of trying to like them. I guess I assumed that most everyone loves them. I'm the only person
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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Hey, thanks for the link. Still scary, but interesting. I'll pass on it personally. For those who don't want to sift through the information on the link, here's the bit about hydrogen peroxide being food grade. The tiny fact I put in bold really settles the issue for me. (By the way, they use 90% grade hydrogen peroxide in rocket fuel. A little tidbit they mention immediately after the part
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