spiritedmama

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• Yes, I will have to disagree with the spirulina comment…I have used it, kelp, and a raw diet to stop the effects of hypothyroid. And no, it wasn’t just from the raw diet. I was down to kelp and spirulina BEFORE going raw, and I used to take a prescr…

  in Additional protein and iron sources Comment by spiritedmama
• Spirulina and Quinoa can usually be purchased at any grocery store…and for sure at a health food/co-op. Wild Oats, Whole Foods, and New Frontiers have them for sure as well (not sure where you live). Spirulina comes in a powder, and is usually found…

  in Additional protein and iron sources Comment by spiritedmama
• I think you are wise to stay away from soy, as it is so bad for you….as far a protein goes, spirulina is a great way to get more protein, as is hemp protein powder. Chickpeas (garbonzo beans) that are sprouted are also a good source of protein.

  in Additional protein and iron sources Comment by spiritedmama
• Grapefruit seed extract is good to use instead of antibiotics.

  in Antibiotics Comment by spiritedmama
• ACV is controversial sometimes. Some raw foodies say it is not good for you. I use it is small quantities is dressings etc., but I have not tried drinking it in hot water before. I know some do, and they say it helps. I would be more concerned that …

  in Lemon juice in hot water? Comment by spiritedmama
• I drink a glass of hot/warm lemon water every morning and have for almost 10 years. It is a great detox for the liver, helps with digestion, decreases mucus, and also decreases appetite.

  in Lemon juice in hot water? Comment by spiritedmama
• I am so glad that the raw cupcakes worked for you! They are my daughter’s favorite too! Your menu sounds fantastic! Congrats on a great party!

  in Birthday Cake help Comment by spiritedmama
• I just got Victoria Botenko’s new book: 12 Steps to Raw Foods, even though I have been raw for almost a year, I am finding it very useful and think it would be even more useful to someone just starting out in raw. I know it would have helped me trem…

  in I'm thinking about going raw Comment by spiritedmama
• When I said “gravitate towards healthier foods”, it was in reference to chocolate, and coconut being toxins. I eat sweets, and don’t feel that sweets are unhealthy if they are made with truly raw ingredients. I meant sweets made with chocolate and c…

  in Imported Produce Comment by spiritedmama
• I eat locally and organic whenever possible. With that said, I do enjoy chocolate and coconut. Right now, I (and my body) are fine with eating it, and I don’t have it that often anymore (maybe once every 2-3 weeks), so I am fine with that. I think t…

  in Imported Produce Comment by spiritedmama
• Keep them in until they are well established, so about 3-6 months. Another thing you can do is just let them fall out and not replace them. I am getting my hair done by a friend this weekend, and I am so excited. I have been “neglecting” my dreads l…

  in dreadlocks Comment by spiritedmama
• Lilt2n, the salt paste is used to “prepare” your hair for dreads. You don’t need to use it after that. As for the greasiness….I am asuming you now have the dreads in? If so, a great way to “cut the grease” is to spray salt water or rinse with salt w…

  in dreadlocks Comment by spiritedmama
• If you have really well established dreads, the only way I have seen to get them out is to soak them in a conditioner and comb them out. Another thing you can do is cut the dread about half way and try and comb it out that way. But, the easiest is t…

  in dreadlocks Comment by spiritedmama
• If you rinse your hair with water/salt water(just not use shampoo) it will not stink. Mine never has, and never did. Also, the stiffness from beeswax is often from not using the right amount. My dreads have always been soft, and pliable. People touc…

  in dreadlocks Comment by spiritedmama
• Cool Zoe! Which Hindu technique are you referring to? I would love to know more! Also, I would love to see a before shaved head and after shaved head picture if you feel like sharing! Lilt2n- I would love to see a picture of your new dread babies!

  in dreadlocks Comment by spiritedmama
• Lilt2n- sorry I didn’t read the post until this morning, I hope you got the sea salt paste figured out! The amount of salt depends on how much hair you have. I just add a little at a time until the paste is created. I think sea salt works best, but …

  in dreadlocks Comment by spiritedmama
• Sea salt paste can be made by mixing sea salt with water until a pasty consistency. It dries the hair and makes the hair easier to dread.

  in dreadlocks Comment by spiritedmama
• I have had dreads for 3 years now. It was very easy to put them in. Just get yourself a metal comb with very fine teeth (they look just like the combs you use to comb fleas out of a pets hair, available at any pet store). Wash your hair with a sea s…

  in dreadlocks Comment by spiritedmama
• I just wanted to clarify something that Stacie said…seizures CAN be caused by nutrition. Prior to epilepsy and other seizure medications, doctors would patients on what is called a ketogenic diet (specific % fat, protein, and carbs) with GREAT succe…

  in seizures Comment by spiritedmama
• Welcome Fee, I thought I had posted earlier, but maybe it didn’t show up. Glad you’re here!

  in Hello from UK (2) Comment by spiritedmama
• What a wonderful and exciting opportunity Zoe! My family made a very similar move in December out of Phoenix, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ. We knew that Phoenix was killing us (body, mind, and spirit), and our family would never be happy until we got out of …

  in VACCINATIONS Comment by spiritedmama
• I only know of the exemptions for religious regions. I would see if any one else has been able to immigrate w/o the vac’s. Maybe google would have something? I wish I could be more help! I don’t even know what to do to make sure that the vac’s don’t…

  in VACCINATIONS Comment by spiritedmama
• I don’t dehydrate my mushrooms, I just cut them up and put them in a jar with the marinade and keep them in the refrigerator. Very tasty treat, and great when you want a little snack!

  in Mushrooms Comment by spiritedmama
• In use half olive oil, half hemp oil with salt, basil, garlic, oregano, onion/onion powder, and red pepper flakes. It makes a nice marinade without the nama shoyu.

  in Mushrooms Comment by spiritedmama
• germin8, I think that the closest you would come to a “raw nutrition” program would be a holistic nutrition program. You may want to google that term and see what you come up with. That is great that you have your level I, I would love to get that, …

  in Programs teaching about Raw Comment by spiritedmama
• Are you looking to learn more about the nutritional aspects of raw, or learn the culinary? I know that there are many holistic nutrition courses that are offered around the country and also home-study courses from accredited naturopathic/holistic sc…

  in Programs teaching about Raw Comment by spiritedmama
• O.k., I am back with an update. My family was all-raw from Monday through Thursday! We decided that for motivation for my husband and son, we would eat raw all but 2 meals a week. They could choose to go out to eat 1 meal and 1 dessert every week so…

  in Corrupting my family Comment by spiritedmama
• I started another string that talks about my struggles/triumphs transitioning my meat eating family to a high raw lifestyle. It is called “Being Raw with a Family” in the forums section. I talk about a number of things that I and others have tried f…

  in Corrupting my family Comment by spiritedmama
• Welcome Omshanti! I posted a reply to you a the other day, but it must have gotten lost in the technical kinks they are working out. I think you may be on one of the myspace reiki groups that I am a part of, is that correct?

  in greetings raw foodists Comment by spiritedmama
• This discussion reminds me of something someone posted on another string on this site: It’s easier to change a person’s religion that to change the food they eat. (or something to that effect) You just have to do what is right for you, and hope that…

  in Parent non-supportive Comment by spiritedmama