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• LovefoodLaughter, my kitty never lost her desire for canned. All she has to do is hear any tin can being opened, even a can of beans, and she comes running! She has been off commericial foods for full year, too! I think a lot depends on the cat. I w…

  in Transitioning my SAD Cat to Raw Comment by TomsMom
• RawKidchef, although I got my girl to go all-raw, I never could get her to feed more appropriate-sized food, like you have. I’m impressed by you! And of course, you’re right about the inherent impurity in most store-bought raw meats. I mean, look at…

  in Transitioning my SAD Cat to Raw Comment by TomsMom
• RawKidChef, meat from a store is not irradiated by the government. If it’s irradiated at all, it will be labeled so.

  in Transitioning my SAD Cat to Raw Comment by TomsMom
• KAIT, go to http://www.rawfedcats.org There is a good links page there, too: http://www.rawfedcats.org/links.htm It doesn’t matter how old the cat is. Any cat can make a transition to a proper raw diet. You should always try, no matter how long it t…

  in Transitioning my SAD Cat to Raw Comment by TomsMom
• The only things I bought were the non-organic, freeze-dried raspberries and cherries. I thought they were delicious. Over-priced, but so good! I just ate them like candy! I meant to hydrate them, but never got around to it, haha. Greed got the bette…

  in Freeze-Dried Foods Comment by TomsMom
• Meditatin, I have bought some freeze-dried fruits in the past(just once) from Justtomatoes: http://www.justtomatoes.com The fruits are raw and they also sell some organics. I don’t know if the veggies have been first blanched, so I would ask. There …

  in Freeze-Dried Foods Comment by TomsMom
• Very popular myth, that starvation leads to fat gain or “starvation mode”. Maybe I’m being thin-skinned when I get so pissy whenever I hear this, but when my grandfather’s family was sent to concentration camps, the ones that weren’t sent into ovens…

  in Fasting- was this effective? Comment by TomsMom
• on winter fruits: tangerines and oranges are grown in the U.S. for most of the year, along with other citrus. Apples are stored for months and are available throughout the winter into spring. I know it can get boring with apples, but you can always …

  in Fruit in Winter Comment by TomsMom
• Almost all frozen fruits are raw, not just Cascadian Farms. If you don’t have the money for Cascadian, get something you can afford at any grocery store.

  in Fruit in Winter Comment by TomsMom
• LovefoodLaughter, it does scratch the skin. That’s how it loosens dead skin. There are several types of brushes for this, but you can use your shower brush, too. The idea is to loosen dead skin, then rinse it away in the shower. The dead skin carrie…

  in Anyone here dry brush twice a day or more? Comment by TomsMom
• Many herbs used for medicinal purposes are prepared using heat. No reason to worry or think you can’t use them because they are not raw. Essential oils are made with heat.

  in Lavender Oil Comment by TomsMom
• Seizures are not a sign of detox. I don’t know if you have epilepsy, but you should be seeing someone if you’re having seizures. On the side, I get an increase in seizures if I refrain from fats and fatty foods.

  in Seizure & detox? Comment by TomsMom
• You need a trained person to talk to about your ED, because too many of us here have our own agendas and might tell you to not eat fats, or not to eat sweet fruits, or to eat tons of sweet fruits and avoid fats, etc. We’re not equipped to talk about…

  in Fats and Eating Disorders Comment by TomsMom
• I can’t tell you what to feed a raw vegan toddler,(loads of moms here can do that for you!), but as far as the doc goes, lie to him. Don’t even bother with the “scientific facts”. Make sure your little one is healthy and well-fed. If you choose not …

  in What to feed foster baby!? Comment by TomsMom
• Let me in, let me in!!!(kicks on door)

  in Dinosaur Dance Comment by TomsMom
• I vomit horribly if I eat lecithin in a pure form; I don’t know why. I think people are using it in recipes for texture?

  in lecithin Comment by TomsMom
• With organic food that you don’t grow yourself, I would suggest washing. The reason is, there are some things that are “allowed” on organics(depending on the certifiers and what is being grown). You could end up with a mouthful of soap(used for bugg…

  in To wash or not to wash Comment by TomsMom
• I thought it was standard to declare food items when you travel? Those dogs are not stupid; they are trained to respond to specific scents. If the foods set them off, I’m sure there is an explanation.

  in Carrying "unusual" food with you at the airport is now a crime that can get you thrown in jail Comment by TomsMom
• HolyGuacamole, TreeofLife isn’t that far off. Basic chemistry knowledge, people. Treat garlic with the same respect as you would any plant with medicinal values. If it makes you ill, stop eating it, period.

  in sick from eating raw garlic Comment by TomsMom
• I was thinking about ya all day, Branwyn; I hope you’re managing to keep some liquids down. It’s so easy to dehydrate with the trots. I meant to suggest earlier that you try to sip some old-fashioned English black tea. It’s very astringent and it so…

  in Food poisoning from gRAWnola? (TMI alert) Comment by TomsMom
• Wow, that sounds like food poisoning. Poor thing. I had food poisoning from bad potatoe salad many years ago. God, that soooo sucked. The whole household got sick. It’ll pass. But if it suddenly gets worse, you need to see the doc. I would also see …

  in Food poisoning from gRAWnola? (TMI alert) Comment by TomsMom
• Your profile pic is gorgeous, by the way:-)

  in Chicory: how are you doing? Has raw food helped?? Comment by TomsMom
• Chicory, this sockpuppet is setting you up.

  in Chicory: how are you doing? Has raw food helped?? Comment by TomsMom
• Poor Annabelle and kitty:( I know you’re waiting for RawKidChef to answer, but in the meantime, here is an awesome link for you: http://rawfedcats.org There is no prescription food that is fit for cats. Most of it, if not all, contains grains, for o…

  in Question for RawKidChef Comment by TomsMom
• Dodo, go to http://www.mountainroseherbs.com (my favorite place) OR any good herbal store you feel comfortable with, and you can either buy the prepared tincture or you can buy the plants, herbs and supplies and make it yourself for a LOT less money…

  in toothpaste? Comment by TomsMom
• Winona, when you said she was brushing, I assumed she was actually making full contact on the tooth surface around the braces. I wasn’t trying to insinuate anything negative, just giving good advice based on my own experience with herbs, braces, and…

  in toothpaste? Comment by TomsMom
• dodo, I personally love the types of toothpaste I use, but I don’t think any paste is neccessary. Just brushing and rinsing should be okay. And remember to floss between your teeth. Winona, I had braces in the early 70s and never got gum disease, no…

  in toothpaste? Comment by TomsMom
• Oh, good for you! Hugs!

  in Tired of being judged Comment by TomsMom
• Wow, those are some creepy housemates. Not because they’re hurt you don’t eat their food, but because they look down on someone because of their diet. God forbid your house should have a student from India or Africa move in. Frankly, I’d find differ…

  in Tired of being judged Comment by TomsMom
• 1sweetpea, they are not omnivores. The definition of carnivore has little to do with what owners feed them. Also, raw diets, as pertaining to cats and dogs, imply a raw meaty bone diet, not vegan. That would be a raw vegan diet. (I know you might no…

  in Helloooo Vegetarians/Vegans Comment by TomsMom