By Maria Manazza
Sometimes the body will express sensitivity to certain fruits or vegetables during the healing process. It’s quite common, but the sensitivities do subside in time as the body heals. The only thing you can do is leave them out for a little while. Do the best you can. As your body heals and strengthens, the sensitivities will likely become a distant memory.
It is far better to have local and ripe versus imported and not as ripe. If the fruit is not completely ripe, it is more of a burden on the body. Wash the fruit well, as you’re already doing. I always rinse the fruit with warm water first for a bit, and then I do a bath with some baking soda. Sometimes with peaches, the peel comes off easily, which always gives me peace of mind, even though the peel is an integral part of the fruit.
It’s not ideal (fat combined with sweet), but it is quite enjoyable. I eat coconut date rolls on occasion. I wouldn’t worry much about it unless you’re overdoing it!
You could play around with the Cronometer app to learn what 10% or less looks like for daily consumption, or a good rule of thumb is generally half an avocado per evening or a handful of nuts or seeds, but not both in the same meal. Easier said than done.
Personally, I notice many negative effects on my health when I overdo fats. Even just overdoing them by 2–5%, I notice the effects. For myself, what’s been working is to allow myself fats every second day, or I time my fat consumption days to be when family is around because I know that I will need fats just to be in their company. I eat a fruit-based dressing or my lemon/date/zucchini dressing on my fat-free days.
Sometimes I let my guard down, as I recently did, and overdo them a bit, and I notice less energy, dry skin, and my sleeps are not as restful. I figure if I eat them every second day, even if I go over a bit on my fat day by 5%, for example, that will balance out over the two days to be under the 10%, because what we do overall is what affects us more so than what we do once in a while.
We need to figure out what works for us depending on our willpower and circumstances. If you figure out something that really works for you, or if anyone else has, I’m all ears, always learning from others.
Unfortunately, if you’re wanting the body to heal it naturally, it’s going to take as long as it takes, which I know isn’t reassuring. Somehow, you’ve got to avoid scratching it raw again. That will definitely prolong the healing.
In my experience, rashes take quite some time to heal as is. Combined with the recurring injury to it, you’re correct, it’s a vicious cycle. There’s got to be a way to avoid scratching it. Try to get extra rest and stay as hydrated as possible, which I’m sure you’re already doing.
Rashes are a protective measure by the body to help send out wastes, which, in a sense, is a good thing because they require vitality to develop. Try to appreciate the rash. I know that sounds weird, but it won’t be around forever, just while the body needs that exit point!
Yes, I agree, cramps are generally indicative of hydration issues. Perhaps your body is utilizing all the water and hydration and requires even more lately, combined with the cooked food, which is also dehydrating for the body. I would drink a bit more each day and rest a little more to see if that helps. Let us know how it goes.
To be honest, I don’t like raw mushrooms. I don’t eat them myself because I’m not drawn to raw mushrooms at all. I would suspect the banana/mushroom combination!
We should never go out of our way to “feed” a cold. Starve both if possible. Allow the body to go through its natural process!
I don’t think yoga is extreme in itself. Moving the body and stretching is absolutely healthy. I do it daily myself. I just don’t listen to anyone telling me how to breathe. The body will regulate its own breathing without us having to follow anyone or force it.
We teach the ideal (no spices, herbs, etc.), but it’s understood that during the transition process to reach the ideal, it’s okay to include some less-than-ideal foods with the intention in mind to eliminate them completely in the future.
It took me a couple of attempts before I was able to eliminate cinnamon from my raw applesauce, for example, but today I don’t miss it at all. Just go at your own pace. You already eliminated meat, which is a huge step!
It is so important because most people are filled with hardened wastes and mucus from decades of improper dietary choices, creating constipation within, throughout various areas of the body. However, it’s all the healthy habits working in concert together that yield the most beneficial results.
We need the rest, sunlight, fresh air, water, movement, low stress or healthy relationships, health-promoting hydrating raw foods, and a good mindset to help us through the difficult times of elimination. But I hear what you’re saying. Without adequate water (as I wasn’t aware of for a large portion of my journey), healing is much slower. It’s just a more difficult time all around without the water piece to this health puzzle!
Thanks, everyone, for being here this month. It was a great month. Hopefully, we will see you in October’s challenge beginning tomorrow! Don’t forget to enter the discount code at therawkey.com (fruitsandgreens) for 15% off next month.
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This article shares Maria Manazza’s personal experience and perspective through Natural Hygiene. It is not medical advice.
