I definitely recommend the RawSchool group on YahooGroups. Nora Lenz is awesome for explaining the transition from SAD to raw. Understanding a lot of these areas will help when the old habits are calling.   [End]
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Awesome! And that’s why I unschool. -Raine   [End]
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I run mine for a week- it’s a 1 gallon, and we make 2 gallons a day. Every Monday (our day off), I run it with a generous splash of white vinegar (probably 1/2 c) and water past the full line, with the top off, for a few hours. Then I scrub it and rinse. This has worked well for me the last 9 months or so. Now I need another distiller as I’ve realized I can’t produce enough water for my family of four, plus pets, with only one in the warmer months!   [End]
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My first thought is eczema, as that’s what it appears as for me, but flakey also. Skin issues seem to be liver related, so heed MH’s advice.   [End]
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For a cheap massage, try a massage school. We have a student friend who does it for tips, and I can’t imagine living without a weekly massage now. (We tip her $0.50/min.- half the cost of an accredited therapist)   [End]
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Don’t forget, licking is often an animal’s signal of pain. My old Lab will lick if her feet are bothering her. I give her a mixture of 1/2 organic blackstrap molasses, 1/2 organic apple cider vinegar daily which seems to keep it in check. With a cat I don’t know what to do...   [End]
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Start here; http://web.archive.org/web/20041114020419/http://www.energizedwater.info/ That’s Pat’s site before it disappeared and it has all of the info you need. -Raine   [End]
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I had actually forgotten about EW. (Not sure how, I had great success using it for what I believe was a gall bladder incident...) Anyway, I’ve found my way back to the forum and it seems Pat has diappeared and her website as well. Gosh, I hope she hasn’t been ”gotten” by the PTB! -Raine   [End]
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Hi 54241, I don’t have experience with this type of fibroid, but I believe that castor oil packs (a la Edgar Cayce) should help. Search it and see...? -Raine, who’s noticed this forum is pretty dead   [End]
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I agree about the Oregano Oil, and also would suggest flushing the sinuses with a sea salt/water mix. Hope this helps, Raine   [End]
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Hi all, I’m in the midst of treating two sites with black salve. I won’t use a petroleum product (vaseline) on my skin because I would never eat it. That being said, I clean the sites with H2O2 and then cover with a beeswax based natural cream on the edges while the eschar is forming (over the whole site when the eschar has dropped off). I do rub the cream off while cleaning, as it can get kinda ”gunky”. Hope this helps, Raine   [End]
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I was just listening today on the mainstream news about the results of a decades long experiment on marine life. They were implanted with chips and tracked, etc... This stuff isn’t new, simply unheard of. -Raine   [End]
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Gosh, it breaks my heart to read about the ordeal you are going through with your precious grandson. What a nightmare! May it turn out well. -Raine   [End]
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Hiya Brent, I’ve got it on my wish list, but in the meantime... Thanks, -Raine   [End]
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Hiya MH, Ideally I’d love a website that has them all. If there is one, it’s difficult to find. I’d like to have the ”recipes” for use as I build my library. Mainly I’d like the LBB formula to begin with. Thanks, Raine   [End]
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I’ve been trying to find recipes of Dr. Christopher’s fomulae, but all I find are people selling them. If anyone has anything for a do-it-yourselfer, I’d appreciate it. -Raine   [End]
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Sounds like a very do-able plan, Claud. You’ll be surprised at how much less you’ll smoke of the pure tobacco cigarettes. One will last over several hours and should help you cut down tremendously. Mullein and Lobelia are both herbs that are good for respiratory issues, and are also said to help with cravings while quitting smoking. Definitely something to look into- you can use all the help you can get! I’m rooting for ya! -Raine   [End]
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Click on the link at the top of the page titled ”108 Pages”. Then click on the link on the left there, also titled ”108 Pages”. Bookmark it, save it, print it out... that has everything you need to know to get started. Welcome! -Raine   [End]
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Something that may help you is to read up on the additives put in conventional cigarettes. I really believe those cause the health issues, not the smoking of tobacco itself. I do think it would be a good way to quit- for some reason mentally I’m just not there yet. Many people have had good success using Mullein and Lobelia to aid quitting as well. Good luck to you! Don’t be too hard on yourself, and take things in managable chunks. You can’t conquer a lifetime of bad habits in a day, but you can reclaim your health and repair your body. -Raine   [End]
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I’m a salve believer. I’ve used it before successfully, and am using it currently. (I’m a light-skinned red-head with a whole lotta skin cancer in my family.) It’s worth getting your hands on, and a little will last you years. My first removal was on my toe (!). It was abnormal as the tumor liquidized internally rather than coming off in a scab as usually happens. This time I’m treating two spots, and one is very much the typical volcano-type sore that is beginning to have the eschar come off now. If you use a black salve, be sure to educate yourself and get in touch with people who ... [Image Embedded Here]
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Dear Chi, First, please let me state that I appreciate our servicemen. My own beloved husband is a vet. I know firsthand what is involved in serving the military. That being said, I believe it is a very good thing that you can’t qualify for the service. It/They will destroy your health- more than you can imagine. Focus on *you*. Trapper says it sounds like a Vit C defeciency, I wonder if it isn’t circulatory in nature, MH will likely have a better idea. You’ve come to a good place for figuring it all out. Best wishes, Raine   [End]
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”If MH wishes to promote the ”only cure all” selflessly, then he should clearly advertise that his book is not his book at all, and that it is, in fact, the work of another; a work which can be purchased in its original form at a much smaller cost to the seeker.” Hiya CF, I’ve not been on this forum, or even Curezone for that matter, longer than a few months. I’m not a groupie of anyone, just a person interested in understanding true health. That being said, in my short stay here MH has made it clear that the 1st schooling book was a compilation of other authors. He has never hidden ...
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After a drive out of town that entailed a major altitude change, I was experiencing some trouble with my tooth (felt like an infection was brewing). I went to the health food store and picked up a bottle of oregano oil ASAP. I had heard that it was really strong stuff, but did not experience any discomfort putting it on/around the tooth full strength. This lead me to believe that the brand I’d purchased was just weak so I went ahead and put a drop on my toothbrush last night prior to brushing my teeth. B I G mistake! All of a sudden, my mouth was ON FIRE! I was dancing around with tear ...
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That’s one heck of a pest!! -Raine (who just got back from vacation and didn’t take good care of herself during...)   [End]
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”I for one really don’t seek the advice of the others. If I did I would go to other forums.” Speaking for myself, I very much seek and appreciate the advice of those on this forum specifically because I know what ”school” of thought they’re coming from. It’s not as though MH cannot answer because others have. He certainly does. My personal opinion is that this forum works great as is, but I’m only one... -Raine   [End]
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Can anyone recommend a good collection of formulae for herbs including BF&C and the like? I’d also be interested in any tweaks people have used effectively. Thanks! -Raine   [End]
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Hiya PB, I always read posts on this forum, regardless of votes. I did have to chuckle at the votes your post above recieved. What is that about?? I tend to agree about your thought to drop negative votes, and just allow positive. I do like the ability to acknowledge a post as good, but it’d be even better without the feelings towards the author that some people seem to add to the mix. -Raine   [End]
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We’re all on this journey together, eh? -Raine   [End]
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Hi Hanna and all, I am wife to a marvelous husband. I handle the finances for my family. We are on our second business venture (brick & mortar specialty retail store) based on my husband’s hobby. We have two children. It is scary and there is no security. There is a wonderful sense of freedom and pride however, and that alone is something spectacular. I also cannot say enough about how marvelous it is to work alongside my husband, with our children, day in and day out, striving towards the same goals. The benefit for our family has made any lifestyle changes well worthwhile, and I ca ...
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That’s really beyond comprehension. I cannot imagine what people are thinking. -Raine   [End]
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Hmmm... I seem to recall a time when certain trees had the spider web stuff and it was said to be the product of a certain caterpillar, but I can’t remember if that was here or Texas. Haven’t seen anything like that recently though. -Raine   [End]
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I’m not arguing your experience, simply that your post may be mistaken to be anti-semetic by utilizing the phrase ”dumb goy”. Clearly not all, or even most, Jews believe the goyim (aka nations) to be dumb, and very few are out to eliminate the goyim. Just to offer some balance, -Raine, with the beloved goy hubby   [End]
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There are times when I feel we have those on the forum who are simply against certain individuals and will vote negatively against them regardless of what they’ve said. Ohfor07, your bandaid was well received by myself. Thank you. Trapper’s points were well-balanced. Again, thank you. -Raine, big fan of this forum   [End]
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”All acid conditions are experienced as pain.” This one hit me right between the eyes. It fits with all I’ve learned to this point, and was simplistic enough to force me to take notice. I’ve been having my share of pain lately, and it seems my efforts to alkalanize are not enough! Thanks, Raine   [End]
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I read earlier on this forum where someone had offered herbal recipes here in the last week. For the life of me I can’t find the post now... I’m interested in making my own, for less. I’d love to have these formulas. Thanks, Raine   [End]
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I appreciate your relatability. I’m just learning all of this, and the thought of a fast scares me somewhat. I’m in diet-clean-up and food-intake-reduction mode, which I assume are preparations for fast-mode. I can so relate to your experience. Please don’t be discouraged, it has been helpful to me. -Raine   [End]
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”Let me tell you, if taste is any indicator, this stuff has got to be good for one’s health because it tasted really........ bad :)” ROFL! That is too funny! I took my homemade dandelion tincture today and spent a fair amount of time trying not to puke it back up. I thought something similar. The weird thing about Dandelion is that it tastes like grass, or something green, but I have a very strong dislike of vodka and I wonder if that didn’t cause the problem? In the end, I didn’t ralph anyway. I’m quite worried about the cayenne, garlic, ginger tincture I have going. I can imagine ...
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Actually, what I’ve heard is that it slices up the exoskeletons of bugs. Not sure what that would do when ingested... -Raine   [End]
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One of the very best cleaners I know of is vinegar. I use it both at home and at our business. It’s great for windows, counters, showers, toilets, floors, what have you... And it’s cheap, to boot! -Raine   [End]
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Sounds like possibly two things; Either a need for *real* salt- with all of it’s minerals, or a mucous-forming diet made up of grains, dairy, and meat. Or maybe even both? We’ll see what those more knowledgable than myself think. -Raine   [End]
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Makes me wanna call you, MH, and get you going on different subjects so you can talk while I take notes... When’s the best time to call? LOL! -Raine   [End]
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Hiya PB, I respect your position, and I feel your questions are legitimate. That being said, living in a high chemtrail area it’s just as clear as day that they ARE different, and *something* is up. I don’t have answers, but hopefully they’re found somewhere. -Raine   [End]
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Hiya 17163, I’ll do my best to answer your questions. Re: subjects such as higher maths. You state that you didn’t learn them. Neither did I. I’ve also never used them in my adult life with the exception of some algebra basics used in quilting which I taught myself (quite easy when I had a reason to learn it). I honestly don’t see a reason to teach them because someone somewhere decided that they must be taught this in ”X” year, even if there’s no practical application. My feeling is that if my kids have an occupation or hobby which requires these things, they can pick them up quite eas ...
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Oh no, now you’re going to get me started! lol Here are my beliefs which have evolved over the past 14 years of parenting; Learning does not occur during the hours of 8-3, Mon.-Fri. Humans are always learning, and life is the BEST teacher. The more interested we are about a subject, the more we want to know, and the longer we will remember it. Kids are no different. It is my opinion that the best place possible for kids is at home where they can learn and grow in a (physically and emotionally) safe environment. True socialization is the ability to interact with people of all ages ...
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If it came down to it, I would subject us to a vaccine rather than lose my kids. By the way, homeschooling is a legitimate option and I highly recommend it! We’ve homeschooled for 10 years and have never seen hide nor hair of Soc. Services. Each state is different, of course, but my experiences in both TX and CA have been positive ones. Without homeschooling it would be very difficult to raise the free-thinking kids that they’ll need to be to survive the future. (Don’t know if that conveys what I’m trying to say well...) -Raine   [End]
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Baking Soda! Use it mixed with sea salt for toothpaste, powder your underarms with it for deoderant. Hydrogen Peroxide makes a good mouthwash. For make-up remover, try olive oil. It’s also a good moisturizer- feeds the skin externally. You can make a body scrub with sea salt or epsom salts and olive oil too. Throw in a drop or two of essential oil and you’ll smell ”purdy” to boot! Instead of soap I’ve found that a sisal wrapped sponge is quite effective in removing dirt and body oil, and acts as skin brushing. I haven’t found a good replacement for shampoo yet, as I have lo ...
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MH, Is it the same with fish meat? I can give up all meat with little issue, but find that I actually crave tuna. Not sure why, and am interested if this may be harmful, or not. -Raine   [End]
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Is the Silver Bullet the same as a Sputnik? -Raine   [End]
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As an owner of a ”mom and pop” specialty shop, I thank you, Boldy. I know we have to cut prices by as high as 30% for some items, just to compete with online sellers. Personally I despise WalMart. If I never shop there again, it’s too soon (and I have a standing 10% discount there). California is still fighting against the WalMart super stores. May we win! -Raine   [End]
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I too have friends and family members who flock to those in the white coats to ”pay their sacrifices”. It breaks my heart. Currently a friend of ours is in the hospital for emergency surgery on a brain cyst. She’s extremely overweight and unhealthy, but in They go to fuss with her brain and ”heal” her. They must be convinced on their own. I think we sound downright crazy to them with our ideas of health independant of doctors, through something as simple as diet. Our position requires taking a step back and loving people through their ignorance, or we’d go crazy at what they choose ...
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Hiya DeepDish & the Mrs, We are still protected by the catch all excuse of religious beliefs in the US. It is AGAINST MY RELIGION to allow the injections of vaccines into my body. That’s protected by the constitution and for now it’s still a ”get out of mandatory vaccination free” card. Use it well! -Raine   [End]
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Hiya PBuddy, I’m no scientist to be sure, but I have seen a good many contrails and chemtrails occur at the same time. The difference is as night to day. The chemtrails are obviously something much different. My husband (who is the smartest man I know) thinks along the same lines as you; There must be some explanation for it. It isn’t something sinister, rather something scientific such as altitude, or humidity that we don’t understand. I don’t know what ”they’re” up to, or why, but I know in my heart, based on what I’ve seen, that something IS up. -Raine   [End]
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I’m sorry to be confusing. It wasn’t that long ago when I was new to the forum and perplexed by these terms as well. I shoulda known better! ”MH” is the Master Herbalist here, also known as the Barefoot Herbalist. ”BF&C” is Dr. John Christopher’s Blood, Flesh & Cartilage formula. Google ”BF&C + Dr. Christopher” and you’ll learn a ton about it. I am planning to make some for myself as I’m experiencing some very scary varicose vein issues. :o/ Hope this is helpful, -Raine   [End]
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Definitely Aloe Vera. Get several plants so you can harvest from them all and not kill any. From what I’ve read of Christopher’s BF&C formula, this would be a great thing to use. MH does carry it. As I’m still sold on Colloidal Silver, agaist MH’s advice, I would spray this on as well. Please research well before considering it. Good healing to you, Raine   [End]
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Sounds like it, Boldy. Chemtrails are much different than contrails; contrails disappear almost as soon as the plane has flown on, while chemtrails last forever- spreading outward until the sky is hazy. Also contrails are narrow and dense, whereas chemtrails are thicker and almost fluffy. Clearly planes don’t fly in the formations that chemtrails show up as. Also I’ve never seen just one chemtrail, they always end up as a group crosshatching the sky. It blows me away that we don’t hear more about chemtrails... they’re SO freakin’ obvious! It had been quiet in the skies here for a ...
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So, I would want one solid piece rather than two separate pieces? Would I then attach one clip to each end of the pipe? -Raine   [End]
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I recently received a zapper from ZapperPlans. I am intrigued with the idea of using copper plates for feet. I acquired a pair of copper pipe pieces about 2” in diameter. Will these work for foot zapping, or should the whole bottoms of the feet touch the copper? Thanks, Raine   [End]
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Hi TCF, Thanks so much for your response! I had checked back repeatedly for *any* advice someone had for me, but yours seems to be IT. I do buy organic when possible, but due to availability and budget that’s not always my option. I placate myself with the knowledge that it’s still better than I’ve eaten before. I do appreciate the link! I will spend a lot of time there. On papayas... please tell more. I’ve bought them before, but never eaten them as I cannot tell when they’re ripe though I’m assuming it’s not while they’re green. Do you just eat them straight, or put them in s ...
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I tell ya, MH; I haven’t done any flushes, cleanses, or fasts *yet*. I’m just trying to get a grip on the day-to-day. (And I’ll admit, I feel a bit overwhelmed at times. I love hearing from others, such as Mrs. DD above- that they are in the same boat so to speak.) With a few days of raw behind me, I’m amazed at my reactions to things I could have injested with no trouble before. Doing this in increments, or degrees, is actually quite helpful. I’m able to identify things I wouldn’t if I went ”whole hog”. My Dad actually told me tonight that the problem with the ”diet I’m advocating” ...
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Isn’t it funny how we need these reminders? That the desire for certain foods can overcome our own common sense sometimes? Tonight I did well. My Dad is visiting and was pushing for burgers (In N Out). I said I’d take one, and he picked them up BUT I knew a burger would make me feel terrible, so I didn’t end eating it even though he really persisted. Why was it so important to him that I ate a cheeseburger? I dunno. (My beloved hubby supported me totally, and asked me later if I wanted to go pick up a salad. He scored major points! lol) The bad part is that my Dad ate my burger and fri ...
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I burned myself Monday with scalding hot water. It hit all over my palm, and I had blistering. I did two things (one of which MH will not approve); I sprayed the burn with homemade Colloidal Silver, and I rubbed fresh aloe on it. Within one hour there was no evidence that I had been burned at all. No pain, no blisters, no reddening, no nothing. In the meantime I used an ice pack to alleviate discomfort. -Raine   [End]
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I’ve been doing fairly well on a raw diet. My husband suggested sharing nachos from a greasy place nearby last evening, and I agreed as I’d been craving salt/fat and nuts were not taking care of that craving. Now nachos cover the three forbidden groups in a mucous-free diet; grains, dairy and meat. Well, let me tell you what half a serviing of nachos did to me... I was immediately tired- exhausted. I could have lain my head down and gone to sleep at work. I became very hot physically. The temperature did not change, but I began sweating and was very uncomfortable. I also grew v ...
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Maybe it was just the focus on raw, human foods that aided him? My shot in the dark without extra info, Raine   [End]
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My daughter (12 yrs old) had a cold last week. It lasted 3 days- beginning to end. It was the mildest cold I’ve ever seen. I don’t know if she had to blow her nose once! I strongly suggested she not eat, and she didn’t that first day. She dranks endless amounts of herbal teas with lemon and maple syrup, as well as juices throughout. I gave her a coconut oil/eucalyptus oil/peppermint oil concotion to rub on her chest for congestion. I didn’t eat along with her (sympathy fasting- lol!). I think we were both surprised by how little food we actually need in a day compared to what we’re us ...
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Hi 30325, I suggest being honest and up front with her. Identify things for what they are, and that each thing eaten/drank is a choice ”to poison” or ”to cure”. I feel that your job as the parent and overseer of her health is to only make avaiable to her things that are beneficial, but explain the whys of everything so she understands. (For example: ”No, we don’t have any milk because it produces mucous which makes you feel bad. We do have some lovely apple cider.”) You’ve been given a HUGE wakeup call, and with a child so young I would take it very seriously. You have the potential ...
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Betty, I can’t echo Trapper enough about American Spirits. We switched to them over a year ago. We smoke so much less that the higher cost actually has us coming out ahead. You will never be able to go back to nasty, cut/processed with who knows what tobbacco again. It smells so foul, and tastes like smoking dirty socks! This whole process is about learning in bits and pieces, and then putting those into practice. That keeps things managable, and do-able. If we learned everything on the first day, our heads would explode with the knowledge! lol -Raine   [End]
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Granted, I don’t know what the ingredients are for these products, but I’ll assume that they’re at least somewhat manufactured. Why would you want to take these when the same results can be achieved more gently with food? Just wondering, Raine   [End]
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Just love her where she is, and hope that she sees the difference in your own health. I think it can be very hard on our spouses when we go through these major personal changes, especially when they aren’t as convinced as we are. My husband does a very good job of humoring me, and ultimately lets me have the final say about health when it comes to the kids. I know I’ve won him over on many issues, and I expect that with my obvious success I will on this as well. Fortunately, there is a level of respect in my family that ensures that they acknowledge what I say because they know I ha ...
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MH, As I’ve told you before, I have extensive experience with shipping as a distributor. Please do let me know if I can be of help, even with the distance between us. I wish to help you be successful, as you’ve been very helpful to me and my education. -Raine   [End]
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UGH NO!! I finally had the time to peruse the recipes, and they are definitely crap! I guess they figure if they throw in some Bragg’s Liquid Aminos and/or Apple Cider Vinegar, they’re doing well? It must cost a small fortune to feed this family using these foods! Also, as a homeschooler (albeit a strong UNschooler), the idea of wearing ”uniforms” was appalling to me! LOL! Let’s not go into teaching a child the ”Sit - quiet” command, as if they were a dog.... Different parents, different styles. -Raine; Libertarian, Unschooler, Small Business Owner, and Free Thinker
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Hi 50147, I’ve had both uterine and breast fibroid tumors for at least 14 years. I would never dream of surgery as I feel they’re definitely treatable and aren’t life threatening. While I haven’t found THE treatment yet, I also know that I don’t need anything invasive either. I haven’t done a lot of things that may well fix this issue, such as purifying/perfecting my diet for example. I do know that the mass amounts of tests,ultrasounds and mammograms, did NOT help the condition either. All they did was risk healthy cells. My advice as a fellow-sufferer is to stay away from the a ...
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So far the best I’ve found is 40 proof vodka here- and I can’t even mail order anything stronger. Any other Californians know of something better? I may end up having to make my own! -Raine   [End]
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Hiya 2tuff, They look very much like these peppers; http://curezone.com/ig/upload.asp?d=\_A_Forums\Ask_MH\&t=6599.609 I’ll try to get a picture of my whole plant. Maybe you can help me figure out what type they are. I went out today to see if there was fruit, and it’s flowering so there will be some soon. I do have a bunch of chiles in the fridge though. It’s a gorgeous plant all of the time. -Raine   [End]
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I’ve never had experience with Poison Ivy, but I have read several times from others that there is another plant that often grows near the P.I. which combats it’s effects. Perhaps you can google this and find something helpful? Wish I could offer more, -Raine   [End]
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Hi MH, Yes it lives year after year, and it produces much of that time. It grows like a monster and I have to continously trim it back. Thanks! -Raine   [End]
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And there is the problem, as I see it. The fanicer zappers cost significantly more money. I have a $10 zapper because that is what I could afford to spend for one. If I could, I would load up on each prominant brand and conduct my own tests, but I’m practical and that’s out of the question. If I knew more about electronics, I would have likely built one after the Mighty Electric Germ Killer plan... At any rate, I consider these cheap purchases tests for spending the money on a bigger, better version later on. Do I use it daily? Do I see a real benefit? If one doesn’t do this, they s ...
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I have a super-hot pepper bush that produces little, red peppers. The juice from these peppers causes blisters on the skin. I discovered that my Mexican neighbors were taking care of a branch from this bush that had grown through the fence, so I brought them some seedlings to produce their own peppers en masse. It’s a powerful plant- the seedlings always take off with no problem. Can I use these peppers in place of cayenne for tinctures and such? My dehydrator is awaiting your answer, as I need some peppers for the next tincture I have in mind... Thanks, Raine   [End]
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I got mine at Goodwill for $5. It’s indispensable. Definitely try thrift shops before you spend big bucks. -Raine   [End]
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Hi all, I’m new to raw and very interested in tips, pointers, recipes, etc... My biggest question right now is: what to buy? What are the top 10-20 items that are classified as ”must have”? Instruct me, oh wise ones! ;o) Thank you! -Raine   [End]
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What about we Californians who can’t get 100 proof? How do we alter the formula, or is it even neccessary? -Raine   [End]
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Noooooooooo! I love onions and garlic! But it also seems to me that garlic is a stong herb also... I’m officially confused. -Riane   [End]
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I informed both of my kids today that they are officially ”allergic” to mercury/thermisol. They nodded like they do whenever I’m adamant about something- meaning that they don’t understand my seriousness, but they will remember my point should it be necessary. -Raine, with a severe mercury allergy herself   [End]
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If I were faced with possible cancer, I would want to read Dr. Lorraine Day’s stuff; http://www.drday.com/ (Though I will admit that it bugs me that she sells her information rather than give it away to help those who may not be able to afford it.) I haven’t read anything of hers yet- it’s on my list, but her story is awesome. Hope this helps, Raine   [End]
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I agree Ohfor07! What we’ve been conditioned to think of as weeds should be safe, at least for a while. I’ve set up my very first tincture just today (I know, it’s not a new moon- I just couldn’t wait). I went out to my yard, pulled a bunch of dandelions, and threw them in the dehydrator. Once dried I ground them in the blender, then put them in a jar with vodka and water. (The best I can get here in CA is 40 proof Vodka...) I can hardly wait for two weeks to be up, but I suspect I should wait until the next full moon instead. My next recipe will be Schulze’s garlic, ginger, cayenne ...
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What company sells Liquimins? Thanks, Raine   [End]
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But I realized that if I suspected a serious condition I could just treat myself as though I did have it and no harm would be done. Ideally if we are eating correctly, do flushes, dewormings, and such- we shouldn’t have to fear cancer. I would strongly recommend against a biopsy as it can cause cancer to spread quickly. -Raine   [End]
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Probably not soon. My most clear problem causer is a root canal I had done years ago. I started having many problems immediately afterwards and I’ve always known that it was the culprit. That will be my first extraction. -Raine   [End]
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This ”fog” I’ve read about often. I know I have it. It makes me wonder if I’m really some kind of idiot as I can’t recall the word I want to use in a conversation, or making a decision seems elusive. I can’t keep thoughts nailed down, they just kinda float around. I’m happy to have a reason for it, but not happy for what the reason is. -Raine   [End]
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Hi MH, I know without a doubt that I have been systematically poisoned by both dentists and doctors my whole life. My mother was very sure that we hit every scheduled appointment, yearly exams and dentist every 6 months, and received every vaccination. I’ve also had poor health all along. To this day she cannot see the connection. I have no interest in saving my teeth. They are just too far gone. I probably have 20-25+ amalgams, 1 root canal and several broken teeth where my body has kicked the filling out. I won’t cry (much) over lost teeth. The more I read on symptoms of mercury p ...
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Trapper, Thanks so much for your helpful post. In large part I am feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of amalgams I have. There’s no doubt that I’ll have to pull most of my teeth, and for a 33 year old woman that’s a bit daunting. Just to clarify, I do work... we own a small business. We don’t have any sort of dental insurance, or money (aside from what is needed to support a family of four). I was speaking with my husband tonight about getting a credit card just for our dental care so that we don’t have to put it off much longer. Question on the liquimins concentrate; is thi ...
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Papillon, You are such a doll! I am so grateful for your message. Sometimes I feel like the slow student in the Advanced Placement class... lol! I’ll keep on keepin’ on. This forum is the bomb, I have learned so much here from ya’ll. For that I am very grateful. -Raine   [End]
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Where I live in So. CA we usually have a lot of chem trails quite regularly. Lately... nothing. I’m not sure what to make of it. -Raine   [End]
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I’ve not heard of prostrate stones. My husband recently had a saliva gland stone, which was also a first for us. He used a lot of lemon and water to flush it out. It seems to me that stone formation is a definite wake-up call that one needs more water and less ”non-human foods”, or as we call them here ”food products”. Sorry I can’t be of more help, Raine   [End]
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I am totally overwhelmed. I read and read, but I feel totally unsure of how to start. I have so much information and so little money to work with. It seems that a mouth full of amalgams is holding me back from a lot of things. I keep telling myself that this should be easy, but it doesn’t feel easy. It feels frustrating. An ”I want to sit on the floor and cry” kind of frustrating, but instead I’ll go back to reading my new herb books and trying to plot the best course I can. Thanks for ”listening” to me vent, Raine   [End]
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