RawFoodist vs Natural Hygienists - differences definition

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Hello Fellow Groupies -

 

If anyone is up to it, I would like to hear some feedback on what exactly the

difference(s) is/are between Raw Foodism and Natural Hygiene. There is alot of

talk of both on this forum, (naturally!) and I am interested in having the

difference(s) between the two clarified to me.

 

Thanks for any feedback on this.

 

 

 

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rawfood , Joanie <christmasbaby1956> wrote:

>

> Hello Fellow Groupies -

>

> If anyone is up to it, I would like to hear some feedback on what

exactly the difference(s) is/are between Raw Foodism and Natural

Hygiene. There is alot of talk of both on this forum, (naturally!)

and I am interested in having the difference(s) between the two

clarified to me.

>

> Thanks for any feedback on this.

>----------

Hi Joanie!

 

here's how I see the differences:

 

From T.C. Fry, some definitons of Natural Hygiene:

 

" Natural: That to which we are biologically adapted, i.e., the sum

total of our heritage from nature.

 

Hygiene: The science of health. The word is derived from Hygeia,

the goddess of health. Synonymous with Life Science.

 

Health: A condition wherein we have complete function of all of our

faculties. A condition of perfect development. A state of wholeness

and harmonious operation of all the body organs.

 

Life Science: The science of human well-being. Deals with

everything that bears upon human welfare. Synonymous with Hygiene of

Natural Hygiene.

 

Normal: That which is established by usage and adaptation as being

consonant with our best welfare and usual to our existence within the

context of our natural adaptations. The word normal in contemporary

society refers to standards that are based on general pathology. "

 

p. 4. Lesson 1, The Life Science Nutrition and Health Sciences Course

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Raw foodism - eating raw, meaning uncooked, unchanged food. This can

include eating of animals, as well as plants.

 

I see Raw foodism as a small, partial subset of Natural Hygiene,

with Natural Hygiene excluding the eating of animals, since that is

not Normal for mankind.

 

Hope this helps.

 

all the best,

 

Bob

[Guest guest]

Thanks for sharing this, Bob. I would add that Natural Hygiene, while vegan,

does not necessarily mean all raw. I have gotten their magazine for some time,

and it always includes some cooked vegan recipes. They do focus a lot of food

combining. What I appreciate is the 'whole picture' of natural hygiene; food is

a part, but there is so much more to the picture of regaining health.

 

Peace, Valerie

 

Bob Farrell <rjf2 wrote:

From T.C. Fry, some definitons of Natural Hygiene:

 

" Natural: That to which we are biologically adapted, i.e., the sum

total of our heritage from nature.

 

Hygiene: The science of health. The word is derived from Hygeia,

the goddess of health. Synonymous with Life Science.

 

Health: A condition wherein we have complete function of all of our

faculties. A condition of perfect development. A state of wholeness

and harmonious operation of all the body organs.

 

Life Science: The science of human well-being. Deals with

everything that bears upon human welfare. Synonymous with Hygiene of

Natural Hygiene.

 

Normal: That which is established by usage and adaptation as being

consonant with our best welfare and usual to our existence within the

context of our natural adaptations. The word normal in contemporary

society refers to standards that are based on general pathology. "

 

p. 4. Lesson 1, The Life Science Nutrition and Health Sciences Course

----

 

Raw foodism - eating raw, meaning uncooked, unchanged food. This can

include eating of animals, as well as plants.

 

I see Raw foodism as a small, partial subset of Natural Hygiene,

with Natural Hygiene excluding the eating of animals, since that is

not Normal for mankind.

 

Hope this helps.

 

all the best,

 

Bob

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Bob wrote:

I see Raw foodism as a small, partial subset of Natural

Hygiene,

with Natural Hygiene excluding the eating of animals, since

that is

not Normal for mankind.

 

Hi Bob,

 

Thanks for your input on this issue (and for your great

stories!). In the last issue of Get Fresh! magazine, Cherie

Soria, author of Angel Foods, breaks the raw foods

philosophies down this way:

 

The various Raw Food Diets include: Fruitarians, Natural

Hygiene, Live Foodists, and Raw Foods Enthusiasts.

Paraphrasing:

 

Fruitarians eat all fruit (including veggie fruits) with

possibly some greens, coconut, and nuts, as they are freely

given by the plant;

 

Natural Hygienists eat whole foods in their simplest form,

practice food combining, and avoid fermented foods,

stimulating foods like chilies, garlic, and onions, sea

vegetables, salty foods other than celery, and supergreen

foods such as algae and wheatgrass;

 

Live Foodists emphasize vitality as well as digestion and

include young greens, sprouts, fruits and veggies, soaked

nuts and seeds, live vegetable krauts, fermented nut and

seed cheeses, sea vegetables, wheatgrass and green drinks,

and some dehydrated foods;

 

Raw Foods Enthusiasts/Raw Fooders/Raw Foodists eat a variety

of raw, plant-based foods, including all of the above with

more emphasis on flavor and comfort foods. Can include

comfort foods such as raw crackers, cereals, breads, and

desserts. Food prep can be simple or gourmet.

 

Where do people on this list fall--in one of these

categories or a mixture? I am somewhere between a live

foodist and a raw foodist--I eat everything the Live

Foodists eat except for the wheatgrass and green drinks, and

just like a Raw Foodist, I enjoy raw crackers, desserts, and

gourmet fair on occasion. How about others?

 

All the best,

 

Jennifer