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• I started giving my daughter small amounts of green smoothie at around 6 1/2 months, watered down of course....but she loved it and there was no adverse effefcts. I think working in some greens is always a good idea.

  in Raising a raw child. question. Comment by spiritedmama
• Jennifer Cornbleet's book is great for simple, easy recipes. Also, I agree that having a few "staple" items like nori rolls and kelp noodles are perfect for busy days with families. I am in the process of creating a quick-family ebook recipe, but it…

  in most helpful recipe book to go raw....for families? Comment by spiritedmama
• I am having problems finding it here in Arizona as well. You can find the pre-packaged kind, but not the "whole plant" bunches in the general produce section....very mysterious!

  in Where has all the spinach gone??? Comment by spiritedmama
• formosa- responding to the soy sprouts...I wouldn't be surprised by your experience with them. Soy is REALLY BAD for your system. Kudos to your body for warning you! wichten- I get that burn tongue reaction with cinnamon if I have too much. OUCH! As…

  in Foods you can't digest.... Comment by spiritedmama
• Glad you joined us! This is a very supportive community. Though I do not have cancer, I do have hoshimotos thyroid disorder, and I had a raw pregnancy with my now 7 month old. I know you can do this! Let us know how we can help!

  in Hi, Pregnant with cancer, going raw! :) Comment by spiritedmama
• Have yourself tested specifically for Hoshimoto's thyroid disorder. I was tested for 20+ years for thryroid problems. Even the doctors knew I had it, but the tests always came back "negative". Then, I went to a naturopath who tested for hoshimoto's …

  in hypothyroidism- experience, advice? Comment by spiritedmama
• Just want to clarify some info. here...I wouldn't be doing my job if I didn't....ice chips are no longer the "prefered choice" in labor, as general anesthetic is seldom necessary. Studies have shown time and time again that light meals and/or drinks…

  in Raw snacks during labor Comment by spiritedmama
• All the above is good advise...but when it comes down to it, I always tell my mamas to eat/drink whatever they want. Keeping it light is good though. Your body will tell you that in labor. Coconut water is good for electrolytes, also Recharge. Warm …

  in Raw snacks during labor Comment by spiritedmama
• Concious Eating has more info. on nursing, etc. I think.

  in Feeding 8.5 month baby Comment by spiritedmama
• I know I have posted this before on other threads, but wanted to repost here...Gabriel Cousens has some great info. on feeding raw babies/toddlers/kids in his bood Rainbow Green Live Food Cuisine, as well as Conscious Eating. We are following it wit…

  in Feeding 8.5 month baby Comment by spiritedmama
• Our neurons are mileanated with fats/cholesterol, so I too believe that our children need lots of good fats for neural development. Limiting fats is o.k. for adults, but from birth to about 7 years old is when our bodies are building our nervous sys…

  in Feeding 8.5 month baby Comment by spiritedmama
• Carnap, Do you know the possible cause of the miscarriage? Probably not, because 5 weeks is pretty early on in the pregnancy. But, along with the above listed posts, some other possibilities are to encourage your friend to up her vitamin C to create…

  in What would be good for someone who just had a miscarriage? Comment by spiritedmama
• What more inspiration do you need than a raw, vibrant child full of love for her cookies! (the part with Juliano's picture had me ROLLING ! )

  in The Cutest Little Cookie Maker! Comment by spiritedmama
• Have you tried a hypnotherapist, or even a past life regression session? Sometimes anxieties we have now stem from past life issues (if you believe in that of course). WIsh I could offer more. Good luck, and congratulations on your upcoming engageme…

  in looking for a family counselor.... Comment by spiritedmama
• That's a good question....I have heard it referenced in the past (though I can't remember where) that raw does increase fertility for both men and women. I will do a little research and see what I can find out!

  in Planned parenthood Comment by spiritedmama
• I live in AZ too, Sultaria. The more unusual fruits I have been able to find here are cherimoya ($6 per pound organic), dragon fruit ($11 per pound organic), and prickly pear fruit. There are some others that I saw last summer, but can't remember th…

  in Interesting fruit? Comment by spiritedmama
• Yes, pregnant women can take probiotics. A good, simple one is grapefruit seed extract. One "dose" a day drunk with a little water. It is amazing for easing the nausea of morning sickness.

  in Raw Pregnancy resources Comment by spiritedmama
• I am still raw and nursing. I have been "craving" alot more nuts now though than I ever have on raw. I think it has to do with needing higher fats for milk production. I have actually gone the opposite than you...it seems my body is refining itself …

  in Raw Pregnancy resources Comment by spiritedmama
• My daughter is now 5 months old, and I had a raw pregnancy. Jinjee and Storm are good resources, as others have mentioned. Also, Shazzie has some info. on her site http://www.shazzie.com/ . As far as books on raising raw children, Gabriel Cousen's R…

  in Raw Pregnancy resources Comment by spiritedmama
• Hi Meditating, I am still here!! I am one of the "originals"....I just have not been that active on posting over the last year *gasp!, has it been that long! * because I have been pregnant, then giving birth, etc. I read the posts everyday, just don…

  in Where is the old crowd? Blue Dolphin, Omshanti, anyone? Comment by spiritedmama
• We have a raw meetop in Flagstaff now!! Here is the link to join: http://www.meetup.com/Flagstaff-Raw-Foods-Group/ We have a potluck coming up Feb. 21st.

  in Any Raw Foodists in AZ?? Comment by spiritedmama
• Hey, I live in Flagstaff, and have been raw for almost 3 years now! Let me know if you ever come up north! Also, I will for sure join the raw Az yahoo group, I didn't know it was out there!

  in Any Raw Foodists in AZ?? Comment by spiritedmama
• I would love to contact you and tell you about a woman I know who is trying hard to get rid of type2 diabetes and has been trying raw for about ayear off and on. Please let me know where to email you. Thank you for your generosity!

  in Champion Juicer Giveaway Comment by spiritedmama
• I by no means think that Obama is a saviour (believe it or not though I made the second post on this string…I didn’t even vote for him. I voted liberatarian). The sentiment of my post is that I am happy to see an african american as president. It’s …

  in OBAMA WON!!!!! Comment by spiritedmama
• With unexpected tears streaming down my face, hope in my heart, and a renewed faith in the people of this country I am coming to my computer on this historic day to let you know how much I love you all! Thank you so much for being in my life and the…

  in OBAMA WON!!!!! Comment by spiritedmama
• I have been making a really tasty sauce for my family lately that my husband swears tastes like the sauces he has had in thai restaurants Here it is: almond butter, nama shoyu, cilantro, basil, mint, and lime juice. Whiz it up in the blender and enj…

  in kelp noodles: thai style Comment by spiritedmama
• I’m a healer…I am a reiki master as well as a pediatric occupational therapist (I work with babies birth to 3 years old to help them meet developmental milestones they might have missed due to disabilities such as autism and sensory integration diso…

  in Any Healers out there?? Comment by spiritedmama
• I thought this was a great article! I really commend Shazzie for standing up for these children and this information. As parents, we owe it to our children to make sure we have done the research in making sure they are getting everything they need f…

  in Warning for Raw Kids Comment by spiritedmama
• My *best* days that are mostly raw (baby is due any day and, as with last time, I am back to a 80%+ raw diet!), look something like this: Morning: green smoothie raw cereal or raw breakfast cookie (at our house, that means a cookie without carob or …

  in seeking raw pregnant mothers Comment by spiritedmama
• Rawmamanibbles, I have been a doula for almost 10 years, a midwife assistant for almost 2 years, and am in school currently with Ancient Art Midwifery, but not sure if I will be going for a midwife certification or not. I am so happy being a midwife…

  in seeking raw pregnant mothers Comment by spiritedmama