Good evening, all...
Let me preface this by thanking you for reading my thread.
I've been raw for three weeks now (90%--depends on how you define it though, I'm learning...I have had raw agave at times, e.g. My weakness seems to be unfiltered, organic sake...go figure...and then there is the "nuts" controversy which I'm learning about online...)
In any case, I'm not sure if detox is a real "thing" or not, but I was sick my second week with a fever, chills, the whole nine, and (to get graphic) never ceasing mucus (blech!) The fever recurred several times. I realize that this could simply be a virus, but I mention it only because of the other bizarre change, which is intense dryness under my eyes. When I wake up in the morning it's as if I am severely dehydrated or something (btw...this is just a guess...because I don't see how I can't be hydrated with all the vegetables & fruits I consume). The only thing that seems to provide me relief is vitamin e oil. I'm afraid of this being an ongoing occurrence, however. I look unusually young (and I like that!) but I'm afraid I'm all of a sudden going to get wrinkles & bags under my eyes. Any thoughts?
I am eating avocados, young coconut, and as aforementioned some raw/non-raw products such as "raw" cashews, "raw" sunflower seeds, "raw" macadamia nuts (not in bulk or anything, but just within some dishes).
My questions are: 1) has anyone experienced anything similar?, 2) What are your thoughts on "raw" vs. raw, 3) do you think "detox" is a real thing (because I've read that some people believe detox is simply feeling cravings for SAD or cooked vegan food. I've been transitioning from a SAD diet, I guess...not really...I never ate McDonalds. I ate "healthy". I've gone back and forth between veganism and eating a primarily vegetarian diet (with occasional fish) for the past three years. After seeing the movie, "Earthlings" I'll never, ever go back...it is impossible.
I am rambling. Forgive me... :)
Thanks again for considering my post.
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Then I must be going through some major detox! The mucus seems never ending.
Today, I almost gave up on raw foods. (I did...well, like for an hour...) My ayurvedic constitution is Vata, which is not supposed to do well on raw foods (rather warm foods, etc).
Today, my mom came over for mother's day and said my face looked yellow-ish/jaundice-like...which completely freaked me out (especially after the dry, sore, red eye thing...) I am going in to see my doctor tomorrow, but am considering seeing a new acupuncturist. I am really worried. I don't have the "raw foods glow" going on AT ALL. :(
Thanks for your responses. Ambiguous: How long did your "Detox" last?
Argh. Could it be a vitamin B12 deficiency? ?? I've read that it's ridiculously rare though.