A poster above mentioned detox effects. Steve, I remember you saying that in the beginning of your trials of raw food dieting, you had rashes/itching. I was wondering--how long did that last, and how did you cope?
Secondly, I'm thinking about going raw but am a bit afraid of the "end" consequences, if you know what I mean. I've been having problems with diarrhea, which could be due to either Celiac disease (runs in my family) or Tethered Spinal Cord Syndrome (which I was diagnosed with in 2006). Anyway, I've been self-treating with Imodium A-D (1 mg. per day)--probably not smart, but it keeps me "safe" in public. (Dropping wheat out of my diet didn't help, either.) I wonder if the raw food diet would clear this problem up. I guess I would be afraid to go out in public without the Imodium!
My last question has to do with healing of the body after surgery. I had surgery to detether my spinal nerves about a year ago, have been getting physical therapy, but there is not much change in my strength or ability to walk. I still have to use a walker due to spasticity in the legs. Do you think a raw food diet could help heal me in a better way? It's beginning to look like this disability is permanent, but I really don't want to
think that way. I know if I think more about what I DO want, it will help. But have you seen or heard of the raw food diet actually healing some people with disabilities?
Thanks to Steve and anyone else who wants to tackle these questions!
Barb