Guest guest Posted July 15, 2005 Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 in reference to the Lasik, I had to get glasses (for distance...ie...driving) a few years ago...cried a lot at the thought...but I WILL 'fix' my eyes...and naturally...I feel positive of that...anyway...I was told that Lasik is basically 'temporary'...that even with Lasik, one would most likely need glasses as one got 'older'...but of course, that came from a doctor... I don't believe anyone has to have 'problems' with vision or anything as one gets 'older'...which is one of the reasons why I joined this group and why I am determined to be strong and keep this way of (raw food) eating...it all makes perfect sense and is so natural and normal...it's just a matter of reconditioning the mind... btw...thank you for all the info...I do enjoy this group rawfood wrote: There are 10 messages in this issue. Topics in this digest: 1. Cleansing and the term " detox " " INFO @ Vibrant Life " 2. Re: How much greens are enough? " lane lynn " 3. Re: Vision - Eyesight - Bates - Book recommendations " lane lynn " 4. Re: Re: HELP!!!! Camping!!!!! " lane lynn " 5. RE: Re: HELP!!!! Camping!!!!! " INFO @ Vibrant Life " 6. RE: Vision - Eyesight - Bates - Book recommendations " INFO @ Vibrant Life " 7. Re: HELP!!!! Camping!!!!! Lu 8. Lasik surgery (WAS: HELP!!!! Camping!!!!!) " INFO @ Vibrant Life " 9. " Symptoms " and listening to our bodies (WAS: Cleansing and the term " detox " ) " INFO @ Vibrant Life " 10. Re: Vision - Eyesight - Quackenbush " Annette " ______________________ ______________________ Message: 1 Fri, 15 Jul 2005 03:51:52 -0700 " INFO @ Vibrant Life " Cleansing and the term " detox " Hi everyone, I am often struck by people's use of the term " detoxification, " more commonly shortened to " detox. " People seem to use this word to refer to something that has a beginning and an end; I often have the impression that many people believe that " detox " refers to cleaning up from the past. I am struck by the apparent need some people seem to express, no doubt driven by fear fueled by the marketing of various products, that they " need to detox. " And perhaps most important, I often wonder whether people use this term with a certain negative energy, a sense that detox is something to be endured and " gotten through. " My purpose in writing this brief piece is to encourage people to recognize that " detox " refers to nothing more than the body's own natural, normal, cleansing activity, which has been accelerated or intensified, either because of some dire physiological emergency, or because, due to some state of relative rest, sufficient energy and other resources have become available to support cleaning up some stored toxins, old tissue damage, or the like. The body cleanses itself continuously, 24x7, during every moment of biological life. As long as a single metabolic function continues, there are waste byproducts, and the body must either eliminate these byproducts, store them for later elimination if present elimination is impossible, or suffer grievous consequences. If this is so, then what distinction is meant by the term " detox " ? From my own observation, people seem to use this term to describe cleansing activities of the body that occur with sufficient intensity to create consciously observable (and typically uncomfortable) " symptoms, " such as headaches, gas, aches and pains, " flu-like symptoms, " accelerated digestive elimination (how about a new diagnosis called ADE), and so forth. In other words, what people call " detox " can refer EITHER to an acute cleansing response in an emergency, as when the body is assaulted by toxic substances such as cooked foods, OR to accelerated cleansing arising from improved conditions. I often cannot tell whether people appreciate or dread such accelerated cleansing activities of the body, perhaps some of both. I find that people sometimes poison themselves, then wonder whether their body is " detoxing. " For example, I have read posts and participated in conversations where people describe how they eat raw food for a few days, then a day or two of cooked food, then back to raw, then cooked, as a repeating pattern. Typically, people who treat themselves in this way experience unpleasant physiological cleansing events, which they may call " detox. " But this " detox " occurs not from improved conditions, but rather as a direct and acute (urgent) physiological response to self-poisoning. Sometimes people ask when such " detox " will end. I tell them that such cleansing will not end until they either change their ways or die, whichever occurs first. (Sometimes, though, I say this more " nicely. " ) I often sense that people are trying to delude themselves, thinking that once " this detox " ends they will be " better " or " fine. " Based upon all that I have observed and presently understand, nothing could be farther from the truth. In fact, the opposite frequently occurs: once the " detox symptoms " subside, people seem to lull themselves back into whatever self-abusive habits led eventually to that " detox " in the first place. What I really wish to suggest is that everyone simply stop using this term " detox, " for the simple reason that it doesn't seem to mean anything constructive.and is often used toward self-delusional ends. I have never known anyone to gain anything from using this term, and if, by using it repeatedly, we desensitize ourselves sufficiently that we fall prey to purveyors of " cleanses, " then indeed we do ourselves harm simply by using this word. I prefer simply to talk about the body's natural, normal cleansing activities. I enjoy noticing when and in response to what these cleansing activities seem to intensify or subside. For me, these are relearning experiences...that is, experiences through which I RElearn my own connection between my conscious awareness, or perception, and the language of my own body. I encourage others to adopt a similar approach: appreciate every cleansing activity or " symptom " of your own body as a golden opportunity to reconnect with yourself, to relearn your body's own language, so that you may listen to and interpret its messages more accurately in the future. Best to all, Elchanan -- ------------------------ [ SECURITY NOTICE ] ------------------------ rawfood , rawschool . For your security, vlinfo digitally signed this message on 15 July 2005 at 10:52:20 UTC. 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Guest guest Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 i wonder if gse (grapefruit seed extract) plus water might work? you could research it on the internet. it's supposed to be a really good cleaner/disinfectant for almost anything. plus it's good for treating health problems, too, like candida, so you can get your money's worth from it, cause it's a bit expensive. you can buy it at the health food store. liz wrote: There are 2 messages in this issue. Topics in this digest: 1. cruelty free mildew cleaner that works PLEASE????? " Carrie Kahl " 2. Re: cruelty free mildew cleaner that works PLEASE????? ERB ______________________ ______________________ Message: 1 Sat, 7 Jan 2006 12:44:23 -0700 " Carrie Kahl " cruelty free mildew cleaner that works PLEASE????? Has anyone found a cruelty free bathroom product that " actually " gets rid of mildew? I have tried Seventh Generation products as well as " The Works " products (that are supposed to be cruelty free) and they don't work. I would prefer something from a spray bottle that I can purchase at either a grocery or healthfood store for convenience but if someone knows of a product that I have to order by mail, that's ok too. I'm desperate and do not want to have to turn to the non-cruelty free products. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I'm tired of spending money just to try products that do not do the job. Thanks so much. Carrie Kahl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 LaDonna, that's a nice blog you put together. It shows you put a lot of time and effort into making it. http://gracioushospitality.blogspot.com/ Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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