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• I don't necessarily believe agave is the healthiest thing ever, but we need a reality check. Fructose is the same thing as levulose, C6 H12 O6. Seriously. Look it up. Fructose is indeed found naturally in fruits and honey. Inulin is a polysaccharide…

  in Agave Nectar, the high frutose health food fraud Comment by ambiguous
• I disagree with Raw Curls. Diabetes has been around way longer than refined sugars and starches. I'm sure most people are fine with dates, but for those who are sensitive, I do think they can be a problem. I'm not diabetic, but I have to be careful …

  in Why do people eat so many dates, cashews, dehydrated foods? Comment by ambiguous
• I had something similar on my lips a long time ago (eventually had it on my forehead, hand, arms . . .). To make a very long story short, my immune system was, um, freaking out, and I had developed an allergy to the tea tree oil I was using to contr…

  in Could This Be A Detox Symptom? Comment by ambiguous
• I believe this claim may have originated with Hulda Clark. Although she had some interesting ideas, her obsession with parasites was rather ridiculous (she recommended microwaving salad for at least three minutes to kill any organisms before eating,…

  in Parasidic Walnuts Comment by ambiguous
• I also “run cold” and I feel like it’s related to thyroid function. I’ve been taking Modifilan for a few months, and I’m definitely doing better this fall than I did last fall and winter. I’m also trying to up my intake of seaweed and coconut to kee…

  in I'm a mess! Any advice? Comment by ambiguous
• Justtomatoes has some of their products available in bulk, and as their name suggests, they don’t add anything to their products. I think their peas are totally awesome, and very addictive. You can order directly from them at justtomatoes.com.

  in Freeze-Dried Foods Comment by ambiguous
• I hate to say it, but a really good blender is a good way to get things very smooth. If you don’t have one (or even if you do), be sure to blend thoroughly. Sometimes you may need to blend for a while, stop to let things cool down, and blend some mo…

  in "GRITTY" FOOD Comment by ambiguous
• If it’s not causing you discomfort, I wouldn’t be too worried, and I definitely second the suggestion of the grapefruit seed extract—it’s great for all types of infection. If you’re using the liquid, DO NOT use it directly on your skin, especially s…

  in embarrassing question for women Comment by ambiguous
• Orange palms can be a sign of hypothyroidism: http://msd-bermuda.com/mmpe/sec12/ch152/ch152f.html

  in ORANGE HANDS! Comment by ambiguous
• Try rubbing alcohol for removing stains from skin, counters, fabric . . .

  in ORANGE HANDS! Comment by ambiguous
• I don’t think that taking herbal products that may be heated (e.g. tinctures and tea) will be enough of a non-raw intake to affect you adversely; it’s certainly better than hormones or pharmaceutical pain relievers. I find that maca helps me out; I …

  in Frustrated- Difficult Menstrution Comment by ambiguous
• I second the seaweed, and also recommend staying away from cruciferous vegetables (e.g. cabbage, broccoli, kale) for a while—they inhibit thyroid function. Yes, and some studies show coconut and/or coconut oil to be effective for speeding up the met…

  in heal an underactive thyroid? Comment by ambiguous
• My 2 cents: Look for a vegan DHA supplement. I use one from NuTru. It’s extracted from algae, and tastes “fishy”—and most importantly, I think it has the fatty acids you’re craving. It’s not cheap, but it’s worth it in my opinion. Also: Most (if not…

  in I'm missing something.... Comment by ambiguous
• I don’t like the 7th gen powder (or gel) for the dishwasher. I agree the Ecover tablets are great, though the last box I bought no longer said they were vegan, so I returned it. There is also an Ecover powder that works pretty well (seems to be vega…

  in Greenwashing strikes again Comment by ambiguous
• I throw mine in the laundry and never have problems. Also, after spending $8 on a “nut milk bag” that was on sale (!), I found that I could buy the same thing from a homebrew supply store for $2.

  in How do I clean a nut milk bag? Comment by ambiguous
• I don’t find that the salt from fermented food like sauerkraut makes me bloated at all . . . but if you’re really worried, try rinsing it first. the veggies themselves should still contain beneficial bacteria, but you’ll be washing away most of the …

  in fermented foods?!? Comment by ambiguous
• I agree with most others: follow your instinct. Greens are fantastics and they’re a big part of my diet. However, please note that if you have existing hypothyroidism, cruciferous greens (cabbage, collards, kale, mustard, arugula. etc.) can further …

  in How to balance the raw diet Comment by ambiguous
• Hmm, I love coconut but don’t have it often at all . . . my experience is that it’s hardly in almost all recipes, though my tastes may differ from yours. And it seems to me there are lots of ways to make raw vegan alfredo-type sauce without coconut.…

  in NO COCONUT PLEASE! Comment by ambiguous
• You can always eat the corn on the cob before it’s cooked—yum!

  in AHH HELP FAST! Comment by ambiguous
• I’m gluten intolerant and avoid oats, as I have for years. Buckwheat makes a great starchy breakfast, and as far as I can tell cross-contamination is not a problem.

  in Regarding oats Comment by ambiguous
• Seaweeds can also help to eliminate heavy metals—plus provide lots of minerals. Best of luck!

  in Mercury Detox - Help Comment by ambiguous
• I love Vitamineral Green, and it includes blue-green algae. I also love to take Crystal Manna—taking enough will make you feel really good. I did some research into the supposed dangers of blue-green algae a while ago, and all I remember is finding …

  in Green Superfoods? Comment by ambiguous
• The Diva cup is great, but you might need to try both sizes. I have both, and switch them like tampons--using the bigger one on my heavier days, and the smaller one at the very beginning and very end. This might seem pricey, but I was spending at le…

  in tampon alternative... Comment by ambiguous
• People (including me) do salt water flushes without fasting first all the time. I would recommend doing it first thing in the morning if you can; usually after eating it doesn’t really work. Of course, extra water, prunes, and/or olive oil are all g…

  in Salt water flush Comment by ambiguous
• Well, regardless of its effects on blood sugar (which in my experience are dismal), “raw” cane sugar is only raw in the sense that it is not refined—as far as I know, it is NOT actually “raw” as in “not heated over 118F” or whatever temperature you …

  in What's wrong with raw cane sugar? Comment by ambiguous
• OK, I don’t have this, but in a number of places I’ve read of people having good results doing oil pulling (http://www.curezone.com/forums/fm.asp?i=922826, http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/oil_pulling…) and improving their keratosis pilaris. This…

  in Keratosis Pilaris Comment by ambiguous
• DHA. There are a few vegan ones available, including NuTru brand. Also avoiding gluten. Really, I think that can be a big help. Here’s an article with an anecdote, but you should look around for more: http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/archives/editori……

  in Has anyone ever heard of an effective treatment for Alzheimer's? Comment by ambiguous
• The most natural eyeliner I could find (without resorting to a powder, which is too much trouble for lazy me) is Zuzu Luxe, which I like pretty well. I get it from www.veganstore.com, but you can probably find it elsewhere (including the link amysue…

  in Dr. Hauschka sucks! Comment by ambiguous
• You need to dehydrate the almonds until they're totally dry and crispy. This will vary greatly depending on your ambient humidity, but I'd say about two days. I've had success making almond butter in my Vitamix, but it takes perseverance, and I do s…

  in Really Need Help with Nut Butters Again Comment by ambiguous
• Brooke, thanks for the info!

  in Fresh vs Frozen Comment by ambiguous