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Okay everyone. Keep the suggestions going. Well, I'm sure I'm experiencing some detox symptoms if that's what it actually is. But, I'd like to be sure about that. So, be specific and list a few and any other things I may be about to battle. Thanks!
It will definitely be hard but you can do it. I just transitioned from SAD to vegan/85-90% raw and its been tough. I've been on and off vegan for years and was doing really well until Christmas and I'm just now getting back on track. I started on Monday and have experienced extreme stomach and chest pains and detox headaches. I think the only thing that helps is getting lots of sleep and rest and drink lots of water. I haven't had any cravings for junk food or meat/dairy. Today I'm eating 100% raw and so far I feel amazing! It just takes time but in the end it will be worth it. Just don't give up, and keep in mind if you do cheat and eat cooked food you will get sick. Last time I was raw I went for a month and then I decided to have cooked soup and bread, the next day I was sick with a cold and fever. It's not worth it! Good luck stay strong!
Thanks tweedle. That's more of what I was looking for. Some specific symptoms to be exact and even more if anybody has some. No matter how embarassing it may sound. I heard of some cases where people's urine gets funky and for some women who have had vaginal discharges, funky breath, and actually funky smelling skin that needed extra cleansing. Can someone please fill me in on whether these things are possible? Because I know people choose not to talk about it because it's a little more personal. But I'd want to be prepared for it all.
Okay ladies. This one is especially for you. I love how honest everyone has been concerning the body odor and funky bowels and strong urine and all of that stuff so it's not TMI Ms. Bush it's just what I wanted to hear and need to hear. But here goes, I have had a friend who went raw. She used to keep recurrent yeast infections. She said, concerning detox symptoms was that her vaginal area was extra funky, and she could see all of the yeast in the toilet every time she urinated. Has anyone else gone through this? Is this normal? Could this be a part of detox as well? I want to be ready for everything because I would hate to call a doctor for something that's passing through that I really shouldn't be alarmed about. and if so, what did you do to curb the odor? i asked her and she said she just washed more and scrubbed that area with baking soda and inserted spoonfuls of probiotic non sweetened organic yogurt down there. WOW!