health - Forum - The Frugivore Diet2023-02-13T01:13:40Zhttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/forum/topics/feed/tag/healthHealth/Nutrition documentaries/series recommendations!https://www.thefrugivorediet.com/forum/topics/health-nutrition-documentaries-series-recommendations2021-06-28T02:33:27.000Z2021-06-28T02:33:27.000ZHoneydewhttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/members/ClishaHackel<div><p>Give me your favorites! Including podcast episodes.</p></div>Physical Adaptation to Tropics?https://www.thefrugivorediet.com/forum/topics/physical-adaptation-to-tropics2021-01-03T00:36:41.000Z2021-01-03T00:36:41.000Zlibertinehttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/members/SnarkHunter<div><p>Greetings! Back from a long hiatus. </p><p>I've gone raw vegan every year for 1-3 months at a stretch for the last 16 years (I just turned 33), but 2021 is the first year I'll do it in the tropics! I live in Seattle, grew up in Alaska, and raw vegan and LFRV in sub-freezing weather is freaking *rough*, but I've done it anyway. I'm working remotely for a month and a half to two months at some family property in Hawaii, and have been eating tons of fresh local fruit and leaves already!</p><p>My question is this: How do our bodies adapt to the tropics, either in the context of LFRV or not, over the course of months or years? Do we retain water? Lose it? Does our fat storage change?</p><p>As a Pacific Northwesterner who climbs, hikes, mountaineers and is generally in cold damp dark weather half the year or more, I feel like a muscular physique to generate heat with a little bit of body fat for added warmth/reserve suits that climate well (I'm pretty lean and muscular, with a butt from all the steep climbing and hiking). But how do athletic bodies shape themselves in the tropics? </p><p>All I could find so far has been very old British colonial-era research papers from the 20's and 50's, but the papers have been behind paywalls. Yikes. </p><p>Thanks for reading, and any insight is greatly appreciated!</p></div>Introducing bicycle tourism from a different angle in New York City - Health, Bikes, Fitness, Lovehttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/forum/topics/introducing-bicycle-tourism-from-a-different-angle-in-new-york2019-05-01T17:58:34.000Z2019-05-01T17:58:34.000ZManual Pedalhttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/members/ManualPedal<div><p><span>Greetings everyone. I'm excited to share with everyone here in tourism my passion of bicycle touring. I've been a cyclist for over 15 years getting my start in BMX, MTB, Road, Bicycle Touring/ Bikepacking. I've traveled a great deal around the globe and always wanted to figure out a way how I can turn my passion into something that can offer value to people. I'm not here to drop a link, but I do encourage you all to PM me if you are interested in guided cycling tours in New York City. I have 4 tours as of now with one that is scenic and leaves NYC for an hour. Bike touring is such a great way to experience a place and it's people. I've been open for business for about 3 months now and received 2 bookings so far. I am working hard at getting more daily. My website is optimized for mobile and other devices for anyone to book anywhere. Anxious to share a link to my website so check it out here... <a href="https://biketoursbymanualpedal.com/" target="_blank">Bike Tours by Manual Pedal</a> where people can book a bike tour. Would love for you to share with friends and family who may be visiting the city here. Looking forward to hearing feedback.</span></p><p></p><p></p></div>Gut issueshttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/forum/topics/gut-issues2017-10-06T08:14:16.000Z2017-10-06T08:14:16.000ZSérgio Filipe Meireles Soareshttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/members/SergioFilipeMeirelesSoares<div>What do you recommend to someone who has gut issues? I'm questioning this because i want to have a fruit diet but i can't because i feel full with small amounts of fruits and i think the problem is in my gut. Thank you.</div>General Health Survey. (Age 19-29)https://www.thefrugivorediet.com/forum/topics/general-health-survey-age-19-29-12017-01-29T18:26:50.000Z2017-01-29T18:26:50.000ZGillian Bhttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/members/GillianB<div><p>Hello Everyone,</p><p>I made this survey for my practicum in order to gain better insight on the health needs of young people. Age 19-29. If you have a few minutes your anonymous responses are greatly appreciated!</p><p>Follow this link:<br /> <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/G656DC2">https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/G656DC2</a></p><p>Many Thanks!<br /> Gillian</p></div>I Hope All Vegans Are Not This Stupidhttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/forum/topics/i-hope-all-vegans-are-not-this-stupid2016-12-27T18:49:54.000Z2016-12-27T18:49:54.000ZBDevhttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/members/BDev<div><p>"A recent example of what happens when one fails to understand basic economic principles occurred in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Garden Diner and Café, announced it would close its doors at the end of last month despite a pleasing menu and offering hip vegan food options.</p><p>"In addition to the food, the diner’s business model received a great deal of attention. While some politely say the diner’s means of operation were “progressive,” at least <a href="https://heatst.com/culture-wars/marxist-vegan-restaurant-closes-after-customers-no-longer-willing-to-wait-40-minutes-for-a-sandwich/">one media outlet</a> referred to the establishment as “Marxist Vegan.”</p><p><a href="https://fee.org/articles/marxism-on-the-menu-why-the-communist-restaurant-failed/" target="_blank">Marxism on the Menu: Why This Communist Restaurant Failed</a></p><p><a href="https://heatst.com/culture-wars/marxist-vegan-restaurant-closes-after-customers-no-longer-willing-to-wait-40-minutes-for-a-sandwich/" target="_blank">Marxist Vegan Restaurant Closes After Customers No Longer Willing to Wait 40 Minutes for a Sandwich</a></p><p><a href="http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2016/11/grand_rapids_worker-run_vegeta.html" target="_blank">Grand Rapids' worker-run, no-tipping restaurant closes</a></p><p></p><p>What is up with collectivists? Don't they ever get it? Or is it just that they are mainly kids 16-24 years old who live in an emotional fantasy world; who haven't grown up yet?</p><p>Sheesh. Pick out the communist/socialist/fascist governments and their leaders <a href="https://www.hawaii.edu/powerkills/20TH.HTM" target="_blank">on this page</a> and add up the murderous deaths. Crazy. And the above restaurant idolizes these people.</p><p>I think if health-conscious entrepreneurs really want to spread the word and make a beautiful difference in this world, they'd best immediately drop the collectivist BS and get on with producing great products, services and maximum education for their customers.</p></div>Gardening Health Pesticide Questionhttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/forum/topics/gardening-health-pesticide-question2016-12-11T18:32:31.000Z2016-12-11T18:32:31.000ZAriana Montemayorhttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/members/ArianaMontemayor<div><p>Instead of purchasing organic fruit trees would it be perfectly fine for my health if I brought still non-gmo but also non-organic trees (because I can't find my favorite tropical organic grafted fruit trees online) and then just grow them 100% organically from when I receive them or would the synthetic pesticides previously sprayed on the trees and more somehow negatively affect my health..even a bit? Would it only affect me if synthetic pesticides were sprayed on the growing fruit? </p></div>Natural Health Benefits of Bananahttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/forum/topics/natural-health-benefits-of-banana2016-07-14T07:45:38.000Z2016-07-14T07:45:38.000Zfras sonhttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/members/frasson<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8191823901,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}8191823901,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="600" class="align-center" alt="8191823901?profile=original" /></a>Banana is an amazing Gifts present by nature to human being. It gives lots of health benefits to our daily life. The color of bananas are in different color like yellow, green and little brown. But most of them commonly eat the yellow color banana. It is use in many fruit jam, cool drinks and also used in medical purpose. Many people use banana as snack food and also it contains many nutrition’s helpful to our body. The nutrition present in banana is Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Copper, Manganese, Net carbs, Fiber, Protein, and Fat.</p><p><strong>Health Benefits of banana</strong></p><p><strong>Improve your Antioxidants</strong></p><p>Antioxidants are more important to protect our body from various infection and diseases. Banana loaded more amounts of antioxidant properties including dopamine and catechins. Dopamine helps to make the brain feelings more good and banana supports to reduce the free-radical damage.</p><p><strong>Boost men energy</strong></p><p>Today many men are using the erection booster medicine like <b><a href="http://www.angelmeds.com/generic-viagra-online.html">Generic viagra</a></b> pills for their relationship. Banana is most powerful remedy for male impotence. Really bananas is easily increase men energy and provide more strength to do relationship for long hours. The main enzymes called bromelain present in banana supports to increase men stamina and also improving blood flow into male reproductive organ. It is not only increase the men stamina but also it regulates men hormones in well conditions.</p><p><strong>Improve your Eye Vision</strong></p><p>Eye is most important to gives light to our whole body, so we must to maintain it very well. Vitamin A is most important to increase eye power because it has series of compounds like beta-carotene and alpha-carotene. These two compounds mainly protect your eyes and surround membranes. Vitamin A helps to preserve your Eye from night blindness. You can use banana to decrease the swelling of the eyes and to remove dark circles around the eyes.</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Reduce Depression</strong></p><p>Banana restricts subduing negative emotions like sadness, depression, stress. This fruit has tryptophan which is good to stop the emotions.</p><p><strong>Good for Heart health</strong></p><p>Today major people are loss their life due to heart health issues. Regular consuming of banana helps to increase heart health very well. Potassium contains in banana supports to increase the heart function. It also active cells presents in heart. It helps to protect the heart from high blood pressure and low blood pressure. It mainly manages the heart beat in constant way.</p><p><strong>Helps to quit Smoking</strong></p><p>Many people today addicted in smoking cigarettes. They spend lots of money for their bad habits. Banana is the natural remedy to skip the smoking cigarettes from your daily life. The fruit supports to reduce the withdrawal symptoms; you can easily quit smoking habits.</p><p><strong>Maintain good Digestion</strong></p><p>Digestion is more important to supply energy to all parts of the body. Banana helps to maintain good digestion. Dietary fiber is more important to manage the digestion. Banana contains two main fibers Pectin, Resistant starch helps to clean the large intestines.</p><p><strong>Best skin Care</strong></p><p>Skin is the most important to shows our body very cute. Banana is the one of the best natural remedy to treat various skin health issues problem. Vitamin C, vitamin B6, antioxidants and manganese presents in banana supports to protect from skin problem. It also makes smooth and glamorous skin. Banana helps to protect your skin from roughness and dryness, because it holds 73% of water in it, hence it assists to hydrate the skin. You can also use banana as the natural beauty remedies like face pack, face massage, scrubber.</p><p><strong>Helps to reduce Weight</strong></p><p>Reducing Body weight is the major problem for many people. But banana is the best fruits for healthy food diet and weight loss. Normally one banana contains 90 calories supports to full your bowl and reduce the hungry sensation. It also manages the body nutrition’s and reduces the unwanted waste presents in your bowl.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Banana is the most wonderful fruit. <b><a href="http://www.angelmeds.com/blog/banana-gives-multiple-health-benefits.html">Health benefits of banana</a></b> is more support to our body. So don’t forget to add banana in your daily food diets to maintain your body healthy and good.</p></div>abdominal ultrasound resultshttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/forum/topics/abdominal-ultrasound-results2016-04-23T03:40:44.000Z2016-04-23T03:40:44.000ZAnon ymoushttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/members/Anonymous478<div><p>ive been high carb vegan for a year now. for the first 3 months everything was perfect. after that, until now, I've had continuous problems such as weight loss plateu, acne, and constipation/digestive issues. i took it upon myself to get some tests done. the results are as follows. </p><p>abdominal ultrasound</p><p>gallbladder is normal. "the common bile duct is not dilated measuring 4.7mm" "the liver is of normal size but appears mild echogenic indicative of mild steatosis. no circumscribed lesion is present." spleen is normal. kidneys are normal. conclusion: "mild fatty infiltration of the liver, with no focal pathology. the gall bladder and biliary ducts appear normal monographically"</p><p></p><p>thanks for advice anyone x</p></div>From previous bad lifestyle choices, high cholesterol and a very under active thyroid ADVICE PLEASE?https://www.thefrugivorediet.com/forum/topics/from-previous-bad-lifestyle-choices-high-cholesterol-and-a-very2016-04-23T01:22:55.000Z2016-04-23T01:22:55.000Zmelissahttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/members/melissa277<div><p><br />The last year or so of my life was made up of of terrible dietary and lifestyle choices, getting incredibly sick led me back to a plant based lifestyle. 90% raw with only minor amounts of cooked vegan foods and still following the 80-10-10 guide lines.<br /><br />Obviously going full raw etc is the end goal and I am forever committed to being vegan. I was vegan for years previously with great health. <br /><br />Just got my full blood work done and my thyroid is very under active ( I have minimal symptoms) and the doctor wants to start "treatment" I DO NOT want to take any meds or do anything unnatural as I believe in the body's ability to heal itself.<br /><br />Would taking iodine benefit me in this case? and does anyone have any ideas?<br /><br />Also, my cholesterol is high, will it naturally lower over time with my healthy lifestyle changes, or is there more I can do?<br /><br />Thanks in advance:)<br /><br />melissa<br /><br /></p></div>So I think I reversed my asthmahttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/forum/topics/so-i-think-i-reversed-my-asthma2016-04-18T23:34:20.000Z2016-04-18T23:34:20.000ZManual Pedalhttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/members/ManualPedal<div><p>I'm 31 years old. Been biking all my life. Been rolling on the big wheel since I was 5. When I was 13 I got into BMX riding heavy, and played many sports through Jr. high/ high school. During this time I've had bad asthma and needed to report to the school nurse to take my inhalation pump mid day. It sucked. I carried it through high school and put it down to begin working out and change my life when I graduated. </p><p></p><p>Fast forward a bit I picked up cycling in my early twenties. Maybe around 24 years old starting with track bikes. I would ride everywhere. I picked up road bikes when I was 27 years old and fell in love. I recently got blood work done and my doctor said I'm fine and that my oxygen levels are at 99% I wasn't sure what he meant but since I started cycling I haven't picked up an asthma pump. In fact I forgot to even mention that I had it at my visit. I'm wondering if I may have reversed my asthma due to my lifestyle of eating fruits and plants with included starches.</p><p></p><p>If anyone can shed some light here that would be helpful. I'm not sure if I should pay him another visit or not. I haven't had any issues with asthma for 12 years now and haven't used any medication at all. I believe this could have reversed due to my cycling and my running over the years. </p></div>Youtube +Blog updates!https://www.thefrugivorediet.com/forum/topics/youtube-blog-updates2016-03-28T20:54:11.000Z2016-03-28T20:54:11.000ZRochelle Blumhttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/members/RochelleBlum<div><p>Just wanted to let you all know what I am up to. I have relaunched my blog<a href="http://www.runway5ft2.com/">www.runway5ft2.com</a> and I am on Youtube as Rochelle Blum doing daily videos 37 and counting! </p><p>Staying carbed up and making a difference near and far.</p><p>xx</p><p>Rochelle </p></div>Tropical Fruit Forest Community & Farm Projecthttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/forum/topics/tropical-fruit-forest-community-farm-project2015-12-25T21:47:38.000Z2015-12-25T21:47:38.000ZAnthony Brian Sernahttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/members/AnthonyBrianSerna<div><p>Hello, I would love to meet & greet like minded vegan souls on here! Check out <a href="http://www.terrafrutis.com">www.terrafrutis.com</a> and see if this is right for you! We are located in Southeast Ecuador near the town of Gualaquiza. We welcome anyone wishing to live, work, and play in a clean and sober environment surrounded by beautiful nature. Clean air, clean water, and fresh fruit await you! Please feel free to ask questions after visiting the website and reviewing the questionnaire for those interested in visiting or staying.</p><p class="attachment"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8191802663,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank">IMG_1901.jpg</a></p><p class="attachment"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8191800899,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank">IMG_0812.jpg</a></p><p class="attachment"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8191803072,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank">IMG_5099.jpg</a></p></div>Student Nurse being forced to take flu vaccines for classhttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/forum/topics/student-nurse-being-forced-to-take-flu-vaccines-for-class2015-10-31T15:10:29.000Z2015-10-31T15:10:29.000ZMel Devlinhttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/members/MelDevlin<div><p></p><p>I am currently at a cross road in my life. I am a sophomore in college studying nursing. Although I do not agree with western medicine and the western diet, I want to pursue a nursing career so I could work with plastic surgeons to help people with deformities from accidents, car crashes, burns, etc. However, my problem is that my nursing program requires me to take a series of flu vaccinations each semester (twice a school year). I am completely and 100% against this and I do not know what to do. Do I suck it up for the rest of the time I am in school and take the shots? Do I quit nursing? OR is there a way around getting these vaccinations and still be a nursing student? I'm feeling pretty hopeless at the moment because I have to make my decision within a month. </p></div>Does anyone oil pull?https://www.thefrugivorediet.com/forum/topics/does-anyone-oil-pull2015-10-10T10:48:51.000Z2015-10-10T10:48:51.000ZGreen Leafy Gaelhttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/members/GreenLeafyGael<div><p>I did for a few months aaaaaaaaaaaaand good and bad news. </p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2D1GWPMqWIo">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2D1GWPMqWIo</a></p><p></p><p></p></div>Heartburnhttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/forum/topics/heartburn-42015-10-06T11:25:35.000Z2015-10-06T11:25:35.000ZFreyahttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/members/Freya<div>Hey guys,What do you do about heartburn? You know that nasty feeling in your chest, when you just ate a lot of fruit? I get it after my breakfast and it's really annoying when I get on omy to to go to school. Also I don't know if it's damaging O.o</div>Any Referrals of good dentists in Chiang Mai or Bangkokhttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/forum/topics/any-referals-of-good-dentists-in-chiang-mai-or-bangkok2015-10-06T00:46:43.000Z2015-10-06T00:46:43.000ZPeter James Kirkpatrickhttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/members/PeterJamesKirkpatrick<div><p>I need a referral for a good dentist in Chiang Mai or Bangkok. I need to get my wisdom teeth pulled and fill some visible cavities on front of tooth and a proper clean and possibly whitening if that is not bad. Im trying to help my teeth so I don't have these problems again in future Thank you for your help</p><p> </p></div>Acidic fruithttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/forum/topics/acidic-fruit2015-09-10T19:31:41.000Z2015-09-10T19:31:41.000ZLAUREN WATSONhttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/members/LAURENWATSON<div><p>I have been consuming a lot of acidic fruit lately, for example I just ate a pineapple and two oranges. I want to ensure that my tooth enamel will not wear away as I've often read from eating high carb vegan. How can I prevent that and take the best care of my teeth whilst still eating acidic fruits??? CUZ I LOVE THEM</p></div>CAN I CURE MYSELF OR BE SICK FOREVER?https://www.thefrugivorediet.com/forum/topics/can-i-cure-myself-or-be-sick-forever2015-09-10T15:23:30.000Z2015-09-10T15:23:30.000ZNICO MELONhttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/members/NICOMELON<div><p>OKAY THIS IS A LITTLE BIT OF A READ, BUT I TRIED TO KEEP IT AS SHORT AS POSSIBLE! GO AT IT:</p><p></p><p>Foods I react to:</p><p></p><p>apple, appricot,cheery,kiwi,nectarine, peach, pear, plum, prune, anise, beans, caraway, carrot, celery, coriander, cumin, dill, fennel, green pepper, lentils, pasrley, parsnips, peanut, peas, potatoe, tomatoe, almond, hazelnut, walnut, sunflower, melon, orance, watermelon, canteloupoe, honeydew, pineapple, papaya, mango, cucumber, zuchini, collards ( I am sure there is more but this is the list they gave)</p><p></p><p>So I have been diagnosed with oral allergy syndrome- a case where due to the outdoor allergies ( grass , mugwort, ragweed , birch & cats/dustmites)...I react also to a protein of fruits that mimic these main allergies..and end up with what looks like acne/hives all over my neck-jaw-mouth-cheeks, and get a swollen tight throat, and sometimes depending on the fruit/veggie red flushed face. --> it's nice to know I was not crazy and imagining all this, as I honestly thoguht i had an allergy to everything...and well now this explains a lot, but its also really sad & frustrating for me...as</p><p></p><p>1) I spend almost all my free time in nature/all my passions revolve around nature...so being allergic to this...well its beyond devastating.</p><p></p><p>2) I cannot understand how them most pure things on thisplanet my body is rejecting ( apart from the idea that its severely damaged inside and chose to punish me in the sense of not wanting the healthiest foods to cure itself)</p><p></p><p>I also..on top of this have PCOS ( the thin/normal weight version..not overweight) + had severed psoriasis I developped and cured once I cut out dairy. And have IBS with certain foods I notice.... ( strangely enough not pure pasta/ plain yukon gold potatoes.. if they are the base in my diet + dates)...So my body is just really messed up and sensitive to A LOT.</p><p></p><p>this goes on to the next point which many of you will have something to say for sure about:</p><p></p><p>the only way I have ' improved/healed' my symptoms of the acne/rash/pcos/swelling was ONCE in my life...this past year when I avoided all foods on my allergy list ( this was before I even knew what kindo f allergy I had), and would only strictly eat - my eyes looked clearer, my hair was getting thicker again:</p><p></p><p>Brown korean sticky rice ( glutinous one)</p><p>steamed tender spinach</p><p>a little bit of garlic, and occasional thyme, occasional seaweed, randomly some red pepper steamed and - yes this is bad I know...but I took Cod Liver Fermented Oil from green pastures...and noticed, and others around me also...a whole big improvement in the way I looked..as long as I had avoided the other foods on my list.</p><p>and a sliver of wild fish (ie. sardines, black cod) twice a week steamed ( size of my thumb ) : the reason i resorted to fish after being vegetarian my whole life almost...( without dairy..but cheese yes on special occasion only after 16 years old:I am 21 now) , was because I wanted to take b-12 pills, but would always no matter what kind I tried get huge rashes all over my body/face...and on top of the fruit rashes..I really looked like some disease walking. I also</p><p>and occasionally vitamin D3, though I tried to stay away from synthetic vitamins ( though cod liver many will argue is synthetic in a sense..)</p><p>- I never got sick while eating this way ether</p><p></p><p>However, the reason I stopped this and am dealing with the symptoms, because I just cannot come to accept that I can eat such a limited number of foods and be fine...and never in my life be able to come near the 'purest' things on this planet. </p><p></p><p>I have a really messed up background of food eating...no one in my family has these problems...only me-meanwhile I always thought I was the healthiest due to my eating style...what a joke! Now I am paying big time, and really would love help/ guidance from people with experience or know actual first handedly people who have perhaps cured their PCOS + Oral Allergies with this lifestyle....I have not really found information.</p><p></p><p>If you recommend any books too?</p><p></p><p>I heard about water fasting..I would love to do this if I can alone...with a friend/family around me to help me around...if you know that can be done/safe? Because I really do not have thousands of dollars to be spending on a fasting retreat..if I could I would...I am already on governmentloans during my school and barely have money to buy food let alone...do that fasting.</p><p></p><p>I really want to heal myself, get rid of this..heal my gut, heal my IBS, cure my PCOS...get a period back ( though people say if I dont have one its natural...but having cysts on my ovaries I do not see as natural) never get rashes again... but I am in a rut. My sister who is a doctor...not to hate.. but she is the most modern style doctor there is...really is no help apart form doing what I already did...avoiding the foods ( good success...but sucky life, mind you I didn't mind eating brown sticky rice everyday, every meal as I loved it... but hard to travel or do anything...) </p><p></p><p>So if you think there is any advice / way of life I can go about to not get these symptoms, while still being able to live a life I love : rock climbing, camping, traveling, not relying on cooked /dehydated foods...unless dried fruits I guess count?</p><p></p><p>All my kindest regards</p><p></p><p>xx</p></div>Vegan Food in SMALL TOWN St Augustine| ghost tourhttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/forum/topics/vegan-food-in-small-town-st-augustine-ghost-tour2015-09-07T21:02:35.000Z2015-09-07T21:02:35.000ZMartin Louishttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/members/MartinLouis<div><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eY160hPqrHg?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0"></iframe></p></div>My favorite new vegan channelhttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/forum/topics/my-favorite-new-vegan-channel2015-08-24T16:26:18.000Z2015-08-24T16:26:18.000ZLyndihttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/members/Lyndi<div><p>Finally some science while talking about veganism. Really well done.</p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/24dWOS9Nx9c?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0"></iframe></p></div>Summer is officially over....https://www.thefrugivorediet.com/forum/topics/summer-is-officially-over2015-08-18T20:51:32.000Z2015-08-18T20:51:32.000ZDanihttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/members/Dani552<div><p>so now that my lazy summer is over, okay not lazy but you'll understand, I am going to be working out early in the mornings, before class, then I will have a softball practice to attend to afterward. If I have the choice I don't want to mess with protein powders because I know you can obtain just as much protein naturally and it is so much better for the body. I need to know the best protein packed post-workout shake that I can enjoy as a second breakfast kind of deal. Also if there are any vegan pre-workouts, to get a good pump in, or do I not want to mess with that either?</p></div>Vegan Diet is the Healthiest Diet for Humans! (video)https://www.thefrugivorediet.com/forum/topics/vegan-diet-is-the-healthiest-diet-for-humans2015-07-16T09:49:07.000Z2015-07-16T09:49:07.000ZJessicahttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/members/Jessica284<div><p>Since I became a vegan some of my friends and family started to get worried about my health. They think that humans need animal products to be healthy so today I made this compilation video which proves once and for all that vegan diet (or rather a plant-based diet) is the healthiest diet for human beings! Don't forget that I am not saying we should become vegans for the health reasons only as that is not about veganism. I am just trying to debunk the fact that people believe we need animal products to be healthy. Hope you guys like the video:<br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Mr7Bm8UbAA">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Mr7Bm8UbAA</a></p></div>Too much sugar???https://www.thefrugivorediet.com/forum/topics/too-much-sugar-22015-07-11T04:51:20.000Z2015-07-11T04:51:20.000ZSophia Kathttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/members/SophiaKat<div>The past few days I have been in between ripe fruit so I got a big bag of organic vegan brown sugar to eat for energy before biking but its so yummy I've been eating it by the spoonful. It seems like a good solution for when there's not a ton of fruit in the winter too. Will this be detrimental to my health in any way? Is this something I can do regularly for a long period of time?</div>Is the raw till 4 diet helpful to those with autism?https://www.thefrugivorediet.com/forum/topics/is-the-raw-till-4-diet-helpful-to-those-with-autism2015-06-25T00:22:59.000Z2015-06-25T00:22:59.000ZMalorey Adamshttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/members/MaloreyAdams<div>I was just wondering because I am autistic and am doing raw till 4 so I was just wondering if this could be helpful for my autism.</div>Sick!https://www.thefrugivorediet.com/forum/topics/sick-12015-06-12T18:34:56.000Z2015-06-12T18:34:56.000ZEmily Letohttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/members/EmilyLeto<div>Okay, so I came down with a very bad sinus infection, and I am being forced to take Avelox, a super strong antibiotic because I am allergic to penicillin and everything related to it. The problem is my stomach cannot take it, and it causes me to throw up with the addition of stomach pain. If I stop taking it, I will get bronchitis or even pneumonia because all of the mucus inside my body. Has anyone ever had this problem? Or, does anyone know some remedies to help my stomach, reduce mucus, pain, etc.? I have barely eaten this week because of the pain and nausea. When I am able to eat, I just stick to bananas, mangoes, and watermelon, maybe some plain white rice if I can bare it. Also, I am drinking water 24/7, about 4 Liters a day. I am open to any suggestions. What do you think? P.s. I am allergic to gluten, so I can't eat it.</div>Alternative solutions to gallstones: No surgery!https://www.thefrugivorediet.com/forum/topics/alternative-solutions-to-gallstones-no-surgery2015-05-20T21:15:20.000Z2015-05-20T21:15:20.000ZBluesilvershinehttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/members/Bluesilvershine<div><p>Hi everyone!</p><p></p><p>This discussion is sort of a last resort and beacon of hope for my mother and the rest of my family. She has recently been experiencing severe abdominal discomfort so she went through several tests in search for the cause of this strange pain. After a CT scan and ultrasound, she found out that she has a massive gallstone. (about 4 cm wide: the size of a golf-ball) She also has a smaller kidney stone, but this does not seem to be the problem at the moment.</p><p>A description of her systems: constant bloating, cramping, heat, general discomfort, indigestion, diarrhea, and a general discomfort 24/7. She can barely eat anything because almost anything upsets her stomach. She has lost roughly 6 kilos within 2 weeks. This is obviously extremely unhealthy and very frighting. She is basically disappearing in front of my own eyes. :-(</p><p>My family is very holistic and we prefer to use oriental medicine or any alternative medicine that does not subject our delicate bodies to harmful substances or processes. With my knowledge I recommended that she reduce her fat intake to 80/10/10 standards and should start consuming many fruits and vegetables. She is currently eating a small amount of oatmeal, fruit, pasta, and bread everyday. (she is not a vegetarian or vegan, but refrains from eating meat and rarely consumes fish)</p><p>Her doctors recommend that she undergo surgery to remove the gallbladder. My family wishes to avoid this if at all possible. She is extremely frightened by the anesthesia that is involved due to previous experiences.</p><p>Well... this is where you lovely people come in. :-) I was wondering if anyone in this community has any advice or suggestions to offer that follow a more natural pathway. I hope I gave enough background information, if not just let me know. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this post! My mother and I greatly appreciate it!</p></div>Brand New Fruitarian/ 80 10 10. NEED HELP!https://www.thefrugivorediet.com/forum/topics/brand-new-fruitarian-80-10-10-need-help2015-05-18T18:30:17.000Z2015-05-18T18:30:17.000ZForest Donovanhttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/members/ForestDonovan<div><p>Hey guys i posted this somewhere else on this site but i feel this is a better place to: </p><p></p><p></p><p>Ate SAD for first 19 years of my life. I'm coming off a year of Paleo/Primal. Wasnt a very smart decision... i got severe IBS. </p><p>How do you guys get enough calories??!?!? I can eat 12-14 bananas for breakfast and be hungry 2 hours later... </p><p>i tried adding dates and now my teeth turned yellow, and hurt SOOO bad. One of my teeth actually has pieces breaking off.</p><p>i brush, floss, oil pull everything!</p><p>Also my muscle seems to be depleting. I used to be extremely cut, and imo im getting fatter, not gaining weight though. Just less muscle. abs less defined, look less vascular. I notice my hair is also falling our more frequently than normal.</p><p>I really want to do this diet! for <strong>ETHICAL</strong>, satisfaction(not have to binge on unhealthy foods), and performance reasons! What am i doing wrong here? Everyone on this forum seems to have vibrant health, while mine is deteriorating. I want to be apart of this community but not at the expense of my health. If an experienced veteran could step in and give me some guidance i'd appreciate it. </p></div>Any suggestions for person who has Morgellons?!?!https://www.thefrugivorediet.com/forum/topics/any-suggestions-for-person-who-has-morgellons2015-05-06T04:11:47.000Z2015-05-06T04:11:47.000ZCamille Rosehttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/members/CamilleRose<div><p>Hi everyone,</p><p></p><p>Not sure if anyone here could help me out with this but it's worth a try.</p><p></p><p>My family member has had itchy scabs/rashes all over her body for about 3 months now. She's been to the doctor and they couldn't really tell her what it was, they just had several possibilities of what it might be.</p><p></p><p>So we have been doing a lot of research on our own and first thought it might be scabies and now she is quite sure that it is Morgellons. She has the little "fibers" appearing from her skin and other symptoms that completely lead to Morgellons. </p><p></p><p>The only thing I could find on 30BAD about Morgellons is how it could be related to chem trails and GMOs? But I just wanted to see if anyone knew anything about the disease or had any suggestions. Any topical, internal, or diet related suggestions would be appreciated</p><p></p><p></p><p>Only thing I could think of is to fight it from the inside. She eats vegan and drinks smoothies but is not high raw or raw vegan. I know juice cleanses are controversial but do you think that would be good for this situation? </p><p></p><p>Hopefully someone can help. She's really struggling with this.</p><p></p><p>-Camille</p></div>VITAMIN B12 QUESTIONShttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/forum/topics/vitamin-b12-questions2015-04-24T19:46:50.000Z2015-04-24T19:46:50.000ZFruity Girlhttps://www.thefrugivorediet.com/members/FruityGirl689<div><p>Hey fruit people! So... I took aprox. 25 pills of vegan multivitamins for a month everyday and it contained close to 75 mcg of B12. I was wondering if that would stay in my body for a long time? And how often should I take it? I'd love if you'd give me some advices. Thank you. P.S. I'm fifteen and high carb low fat and sometimes I eat cooked food but always abundant fruit at the morning. </p></div>