Raw4Healing

Healing Thyroid Disease with Raw Vegan Food Lifestyle

Lauren — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:43:34 +0000

Earlier in my blog, I wrote about my personal experience regarding my diagnosis and having to take medication for it. You can read that article here: http://raw4healing.com/health/thyroid-disease-what-is-it-and-how-can-you-tell-if-you-have-it For the past year, during my research on the raw vegan food lifestyle, I would come across testimonies of others that had hypothyroid disease, and tested normal after following raw food lifestyle for about a year. This encouraged me, because I hate being dependent on pharmaceutical drugs or taking any kind of medicine. Doctors tell patients that once they begin thyroid treatment, it is a lifetime commitment. I’ve been taking thyroid prescription medicine since 2001, and even though I definitely felt better, I sincerely wanted to be well enough to not require it.

Raw Food and GMOs

Lauren — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:03:42 +0000

Genetically Engineered Organisms (GMOs) and Raw Food Below is an article about the dangers of GMO foods. This is extremely important because following a raw vegan food lifestyle requires lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds and grains, all of which can and are currently GMO foods, UNLESS you shop for organic foods ONLY. But even organic foods purchased in health food stores, or regular grocery stores may or may not be GMO food. Ask your produce man, or the manager of the store. Better yet, shop at your local Farmer’s Markets, and ask the vendor/grower if the produce is organic and free from GMO. And even better yet, grow your own! Buy a seven years’ supply of heritage seed at http://www.survivalistseeds.com and stock up now, while you can.

Are Kids on a Raw Food Diet better behaved?

Lauren — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:14:28 +0000

What's In That? How Food Affects Your Behavior Food additives and poor diet could help explain poor school performance, criminal behavior, alcoholism, and the growing numbers of Alzheimer's patients. According to Dr. Russell Blaylock, high sugar content and starchy carbohydrates lead to excessive insulin release, which in turn leads to falling blood sugar levels, or hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia causes the brain to secrete glutamate in levels that can cause agitation, depression, anger, anxiety, panic attacks and an increase in suicide risk.

Raw Tomatoes Do Not contain Salmonella!!

Lauren — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:09:51 +0000

I have often wondered about the salmonella scare around tomatoes (and spinach, too) if it was just a perpetrated hoax or a blundering scheme to cause the public to be fearful of fresh tomatoes and spinach. Deep down inside, I just knew it was a scheme to cause the public to WANT their fruits and vegetables to be irradiated and literally have the life in them killed. They are doing the same thing with almonds since last fall. All because of some 'scare' about raw almonds containing salmonella.... yeah, and who reported it?

Raw Vegan Dehydrated Crackers and Dips

Lauren — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:57:13 +0000

Hope your summer is going well. We're having a relatively mild summer so far here in the midwest, although it seems that now we are beginning to warm up to the '90s!

Today I want to post some recipes, which will also be added to the weekly recipe list. It seems that most people who learn that we are vegan raw foodists are baffled as to how we can even exist without eating any form of baked bread / rolls / biscuit products, etc. Actually, I thought that I would miss my morning toast, but not when there are so many wonderful ways to make dehydrated crackers and bread that truly rival the baked varieties! Plus, no more IBS symptoms which I think were related to wheat bread and other baked products.

Raw Food Tips while Traveling

Lauren — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:33:08 +0000

We're back home again after an awesome vacation and some much needed quality time spent with family. Unfortunately, it will probably be the last time we fly for awhile. It seems the whole experience was spent in a 'hurry up and wait' mode, and all the extra charges and security checks pretty much took the fun out of flying. You are allowed to bring your own food aboard the plane, but not your own water bottle, or any other liquid unless you purchased it inside security for an inflated charge. So we drank our water, guzzled the last of our Verve then ditched our bottles

Raw Vegan Food and Vacation

Lauren — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:20:29 +0000

Well, summer’s here and the living is easy… or that’s what they all say, right? We’re vacationing here in San Luis Obispo, California, our hometown. Came out for a family reunion, and it has been fun although VERY hot… record breaking heat of 110 degrees so far. Extremely unusual heat for this part of California. [...]

What is a Vegan ‘Raw Foodist?’

Lauren — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:46:39 +0000

Recently, I was asked "What is a raw foodist?" We are both what is considered 'high raw' foodists. Which means, that we are vegan, in that we don't eat any animal products which includes all dairy, eggs, yogurt, cheese, etc. And about 80-90% of our diet is raw vegan food. I enjoy creating dishes that taste like some of our favorites such as raw tacos, raw pizza, raw lasagna, all made with nuts and vegetables, and other ingredients that pull it all together. But, I do not feel it is necessary to be 100% raw, it's not realistic for most people.

How to Make Calcium using Egg Shells

Lauren — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:28:43 +0000

Normally, a raw food vegan diet does not endorse the consumption of eggs in any form. But you can't bypass some of nature's own nutrients directly from the farm that help us to build strong bones, prevent osteoporosis, and be able to move without pain. Especially when nutritional supplements are getting more and more expensive, and perhaps we are not able to obtain enough calcium from our greens, like spinach and kale, beans, nuts and other raw food sources. Eggshells present healthy, balanced calcium due to trace amounts of other minerals contained in it. Eggshell calcium is probably the best natural source of calcium, and it is easier for your body to digest and absorb. Dutch researchers have reported recently a highly positive effect of eggshell calcium (with added magnesium and vitamin D) on bone mineral density in a scientific study (double blind, placebo-controlled). Laboratory test and measures of bone density were carefully made in these studies. The eggshell supplemented group had measurable increases in bone density in their hip bones, after one year.

Testimony Time! Larry’s weight loss story!

Larry — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:21:22 +0000

Larry writes: Hey everyone, thanks so much for hookin’ up with our Raw4Healing blog. I wouldn’t be here today sharing my personal testimony if it weren’t for my wife, Lauren. She is not only the best personal trainer, coach, and health advocate a guy could have, but also inspires me because of her passion for a raw vegan food lifestyle. I personally have been fighting the battle of the bulge in excess weight of around 30 plus pounds for several years now. It has been very hard and nearly impossible to accomplish this weight loss. But today, is my day! I am proud to share with you that I have not only lost the weight, but feel healthier than I ever have ever felt before! I have a secret I want to share with you: raw vegan food is sustainable energy and good energy equals good health! It’s really that simple. I want to start by saying

Food Matters - Our health and our lives depend on it!

Lauren — Fri, 30 May 2008 16:35:47 +0000

Food Matters is a documentary film informing you on the best choices you can make for you and your family's health. Helping you save time, money and effort. In this day and age with so many companies interested in profiting from your misfortune and ill health this film will help keep your money in your pocket and your health in your hands. We all know someone with Cancer, Heart Disease, Stroke, Diabetes, Obesity, Mental Illness, Depression, Asthma, Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Chronic Fatigue, Allergies and on and on... Knowing what to do and where to turn has become unbelievably complex. We invite you to join the World's Leading Authorities on Nutrition and Natural Healing as they uncover the true cause of disease. Find out what really works, what doesn't and what's killing you. Becoming informed about the choices you have for your health and wellbeing can save your life! View the trailer below:

Raw Foods - God’s Pharmacy

Lauren — Mon, 26 May 2008 16:03:28 +0000

Raw and Organic: Live Greens

Lauren — Fri, 16 May 2008 21:25:02 +0000

As a vegan raw foodist, one of the hardest things to do is find high quality, organic supplements to enhance our existing diet of fresh organic fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and whole grains. There are so many products available, all of them touting their benefits to your health, etc. Personally, I think the only one that really benefits are the manufacturers and distributors that sell these products. Sure, many companies offer affiliate opportunities with their products, but they generally only pay about 5 - 10%, and requires the marketing person to continuously sell that same product over and over again. Recently, as part of my business, I've aligned myself with a company that endeavors to produce only very high quality and organic nutritional supplements. Since I've done extensive research and have seen almost everything that is out there, I am proud to represent their products here on Raw4Healing.

6 Quick Tips For The Raw Snack Attack

Lauren — Mon, 05 May 2008 16:50:15 +0000

Hints for Creating Raw Foods ‘on the fly’ Sometimes, when I haven’t made time to plan my raw food meals, make a list and shop for the ingredients, and ‘have it all together’, I find it hard to throw something together that’s quick, satisfying, and still 100% raw. I’m tired, hungry, and don’t feel like [...]

Kids on ADHD drugs need EKG’s due to increased heart problems

Lauren — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:35:42 +0000

Have you heard the latest national ’scare’ regarding families that use drugs for their supposedly ‘ADHD’ children? They are now telling parents, who trusted the drugs to be safe for their kids that they need a ’simple’ EKG to test their heart… And who’s paying for that, may I ask? You can find it on [...]

Free Raw Food Webcast Event

Lauren — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:29:55 +0000

Riff on all the raw food approaches, by Nomi Shannon Water only Juices too Just green smoothies What to do Do it like Ann wigmore did Just be sure to alkalize Food combining is the way Acid fruits are not OK But yes they are –just before 10 Now I hear you should only eat the pineapple stem Have you heard of 80-10-10? What about Fit for [...]

Guess Who Owns the Organic Foods you buy?

Lauren — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:40:14 +0000

This is from Raw Family monthly news letter for March/April 2008 Ode to Organic Farmers Dear Friends, We like shopping at stores that carry organic foods. The organic industry is a fast- growing industry in the United States. We’re not the only ones who notice that - large corporations do too. Recently I ran across a unique website [...]

Are you sick of high gas prices?

Lauren — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:11:41 +0000

Part of the raw food lifestyle is going green in every other area of your life besides the organic food you eat. From recycling your garbage wastes and composting your veggie trimmings, to using low energy lightbulbs and hanging your laundry on the clothesline in the summer. There are so many ways to cut down [...]

Raw for Life DVD

Lauren — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:22:57 +0000

This awesome video is a must need for ALL people that are clueless that the food they eat is connected to their health and general feeling of well-being. The raw food lifestyle eliminates most all debilitating and chronic health issues, helps in losing excess weight, and gives you so much energy, it is absolutely unbelievable! [...]

Avoiding Boredom and Nutritional Deficiencies on a Raw Food Diet

Lauren — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:16:13 +0000

Make it Fun! By Frédéric Patenaude The scene looks like this: you’re hungry, you’re alone, and you’re going to eat another meal of romaine lettuce, tomatoes and avocados. And you’re bored. And these avocados are starting to be less interesting than ever. And it’s raining outside, and cold, and damp. And you’re wondering, is the fun of [...]

	A sliced Carrot looks like the human eye The pupil, iris and radiating lines look just like the human eye...and YES science now shows that carrots greatly enhance blood flow to and function of the eyes.
	A Tomato has four chambers and is red. The heart is red and has four chambers. All of the research shows tomatoes are indeed pure heart and blood food.
	Grapes hang in a cluster that has the shape of the heart. Each grape looks like a blood cell and all of the research today shows that grapes are also profound heart and blood vitalizing food.
	A Walnut looks like a little brain, a left and right hemisphere, upper cerebrums and lower cerebellums. Even the wrinkles or folds are on the nut just like the neo-cortex. We now know that walnuts help develop over 3 dozen neuron-transmitters for brain function.