Guest guest Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 Hi there, I'm new here and am not yet 100% raw. I have always been plagued by bad allergies (hay fever, cats & dogs) and am wondering if these problems are mostly or completely remedied by being successfully 100% raw for at least six months. I know that most ailments can be reversed with this perfect diet, but am wondering about allergies. I'd love to have a cat, especially for my three year old son, but my allergies are so bad that I cannot even think of bringing one into our home. Has anyone here had bad allergies before and had them " cured " through being raw? Thank you! John Everett, WA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 Hi John, I think the odds are good that going raw would take care of your allergies. I have heard about many people for whom this is the case. And not to dissuade you from going 100% raw, but even less than 100% might do it. Years ago my then wife and I got a couple of kittens and I had an immediate and strong negative reaction to them, even though I had never had problems with cats before. Apparently kittens have more dander or whatever the heck it is that people are allergic to. Anyway, rather than get rid of the cats, I consulted a naturopath. After doing her kinesiology thing she informed me that I was allergic to wheat. I stopped eating wheat and the problem with the kittens went away almost immediately. I was vegan, but I was not even eating 50% raw food at the time. Mark _____ RawSeattle [RawSeattle ] On Behalf Of JohnB Friday, July 28, 2006 7:53 PM RawSeattle [RawSeattle] Being Raw and Allergies Hi there, I'm new here and am not yet 100% raw. I have always been plagued by bad allergies (hay fever, cats & dogs) and am wondering if these problems are mostly or completely remedied by being successfully 100% raw for at least six months. I know that most ailments can be reversed with this perfect diet, but am wondering about allergies. I'd love to have a cat, especially for my three year old son, but my allergies are so bad that I cannot even think of bringing one into our home. Has anyone here had bad allergies before and had them " cured " through being raw? Thank you! John Everett, WA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 Oh, BTW, I just remembered, I used to have really bad hay fever when I was a kid. Mowing the lawn was a real problem for me. I took Allerest like crazy. Even as a young adult in my 20s I had problems in the spring and summer. Over the years as I became vegetarian, then ate more and more raw food, the problem gradually disappeared. I'm still not yet 100% raw. Mark _____ Mark Hovila [hovila] Friday, July 28, 2006 8:27 PM 'RawSeattle ' RE: [RawSeattle] Being Raw and Allergies Hi John, I think the odds are good that going raw would take care of your allergies. I have heard about many people for whom this is the case. And not to dissuade you from going 100% raw, but even less than 100% might do it. Years ago my then wife and I got a couple of kittens and I had an immediate and strong negative reaction to them, even though I had never had problems with cats before. Apparently kittens have more dander or whatever the heck it is that people are allergic to. Anyway, rather than get rid of the cats, I consulted a naturopath. After doing her kinesiology thing she informed me that I was allergic to wheat. I stopped eating wheat and the problem with the kittens went away almost immediately. I was vegan, but I was not even eating 50% raw food at the time. Mark _____ RawSeattle [RawSeattle ] On Behalf Of JohnB Friday, July 28, 2006 7:53 PM RawSeattle [RawSeattle] Being Raw and Allergies Hi there, I'm new here and am not yet 100% raw. I have always been plagued by bad allergies (hay fever, cats & dogs) and am wondering if these problems are mostly or completely remedied by being successfully 100% raw for at least six months. I know that most ailments can be reversed with this perfect diet, but am wondering about allergies. I'd love to have a cat, especially for my three year old son, but my allergies are so bad that I cannot even think of bringing one into our home. Has anyone here had bad allergies before and had them " cured " through being raw? Thank you! John Everett, WA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 Hi John! Welcome and congratulations on discovering raw! You are giving yourself a great gift of health by going raw. I can't guarantee that it will happen in six months, but I've read many accounts of people " losing " their allergies of all types after being raw for awhile. After the body cleans out and heals it seems to be able to properly handle those substances that once irritated it that were harmless to begin with. Take care, Audrey www.rawhealing.com --- JohnB <psychicevolution wrote: > Hi there, > > I'm new here and am not yet 100% raw. I have always > been plagued by > bad allergies (hay fever, cats & dogs) and am > wondering if these > problems are mostly or completely remedied by being > successfully 100% > raw for at least six months. I know that most > ailments can be reversed > with this perfect diet, but am wondering about > allergies. I'd love to > have a cat, especially for my three year old son, > but my allergies are > so bad that I cannot even think of bringing one into > our home. > > Has anyone here had bad allergies before and had > them " cured " through > being raw? > > Thank you! > > John > Everett, WA > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 I grew up in Vermont and had pretty severe " hay fever " and allergy symptoms for a couple weeks every year in springtime or at the beginning of summer. My throat and eyes itched terribly. I felt like scratching my eyes out. When I rubbed my eyes, the itch got worse. I also experienced a lot of sneezing and probably some nasal discharge. In recent years I've only had a few incidents of a slight itch in my eyes, which I can usually ignore. It is quite a contrast from the days of extreme hay fever in VT. I have been back to VT around that same time of year and have not had a problem. The true test would be to live there for spring and summer to see if the symptoms ever manifest (not on my to-do list!) I also had been " tested " for a variety of other allergies, including foods, and had other " positives " (for what the tests are worth). Those extremely rare itchy eyes are the only symptoms I recall since being raw. I suspect if I were to eat even cleaner and do an extended water fast, I'd probably not have any more symptoms. Jeff PS: I now seem to be allergic to " typical " 9 to 5 jobs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 Hi John, Here's a short piece I wrote that was published in the last " Living Nutrition " magazine. I hope it's helpful. Regards, Nora www.RawSchool.com Q: I've been 100% raw for a year and am still struggling with seasonal allergies. When I went raw I was amazed by all the incredible testimonials and thought that this lifestyle may alleviate my allergies. Maybe I need to give it more time, another year or two. What are your thoughts? A: The " allergy " concept was first proposed decades ago by the medical community to explain something that they didn't understand -- namely, why some people have strong negative physiological responses to substances that are normally harmless. The hypothesis is flawed, but unfortunately people just accepted it without giving it due scrutiny, and continue to this day to take for granted that it is valid. An " allergy " is actually the classic sign of a toxic body. When the tissues of the mucous membranes are kept in a perpetually inflamed state because of contact with wastes and other poisons circulating in the bloodstream, they become hypersensitive to natural environmental substances that are normally innocuous -- pollen, hay, pet dander and the like. It's similar to the sting you'd feel if you poured lemon juice over raw, inflamed skin. These wastes have their origins in unhealthy food choices, food combinations and the taking of drugs and other poisons, so, as with all other diseases, the cause is primarily dietary, although other lifestyle factors contribute as well. As with all diseases, the predisposition to allergies is determined by a person's inherited weaknesses, which is why not every sick or toxic person is allergic. Disease symptoms take various forms in different individuals. And while it's true that not every sick person has allergies, it's also the case that healthy people never have them. Even in predisposed individuals, allergies do not manifest if their root causes are not indulged. Although most people do overcome allergies when they go raw, it sometimes happens that these problems do not clear up for years as people learn to eat better and their bodies clean out. Even if a person eats an all-raw diet, mistakes like miscombining, use of harmful condiments, over-consumption of fats or eating biologically-inappropriate foods (starchy veggies, meat, eggs, etc.) can prevent tissues from healing as injurious waste products from the diet continue to circulate through the body. It is sometimes necessary for an individual suffering from allergy symptoms to fast and/or follow a very clean diet for many months or even a year or more before complete relief is experienced. Some sub-optimal 'foods', such as vinegar, salt or salty concoctions like Braggs', garlic, and bitter greens like mustard greens and arugula can especially impede healing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 John My hay fever surfaced when I moved to Washington state in 1973. We lived here for almost 5 years. Each year my allergies got worse and worse. I had a perpetual nasal sound that had everyone around me asking is I had a cold. I would wake up with severe sinus pain that I am sure would have been equivalent to a hang over headache ( I have never had a hang over so I can not say for sure). I was miserable. The more beautiful the day the worse my allergies would become. I would rarely go outside on spring days to avoid the inevitable reaction to being outdoors. We moved out of state and gradually my allergies decreased and disappeared. When we returned the Washington 13 years ago my allergies began again. Each year they began to worsen. However I have been raw for 6 years and my allergies have decreased significantly in severity. I can go out on sunny days with little or no discomfort. Each season I look forward to the opportunity of having no reaction at all. I too have a cat allergy. My thought is that once my hay fever is conquered I would then test my cat allergy to see if it too had been alleviated. I hope this helps with your search for information. Light and Love Ramona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 Hi John. I'm just starting out with the raw diet. I ran across some interesting information that might be helpful from a guy who sells raw honey at the Edmonds outdoor market on Saturdays. This time of the year he has special honey that he says will get rid of allergy symptoms - you take 1/2 teaspon a day for 30 days. He has regular customers that wait for it to arrive. I don't have allergies, so I can't attest to it's effectivenes, but I bought some anyway because it tastes good. It cost $9.75 for a 16 oz jar. (His other raw honey was $12 for a 32 oz. And a chunk of raw honeycomb for $10.) He explained why it worked ... something to do with the fields and pollens in season when this honey is made by the bees. He was a nice fellow and seemed to know his business. There was a guy who came specifically for this honey while I was there talking to him. Hope this is helpful. Here's the information on the jar: Pure Country Honey Phil's apiaryies 3975 Sorenson Rd Everson, WA 98247 360-966-2316 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 What I have heard is that if you can get honey pollinated from the plants that you are allergic to (so it is usually locally produced honey you would get) that it will help cure the allergy. Homeopathics and cleansing the body (especially the bowel) are what have worked for me. Ron RawSeattle , " mjsparling57 " <mary1957 wrote: > > He explained why it worked ... something to do with the fields and > pollens in season when this honey is made by the bees. He was a nice > fellow and seemed to know his business. There was a guy who came > specifically for this honey while I was there talking to him. Hope > this is helpful. Here's the information on the jar: > > Pure Country Honey > Phil's apiaryies > 3975 Sorenson Rd > Everson, WA 98247 > 360-966-2316 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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