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Hi, I have a few questions and I was hoping someone could help me.
I'm not totally new to juicing, but I've never done a juice fast before. I've already seen the benefits of fresh juices (mainly the relief of brain fog) and am eager to try a fast in the near future.
I'm not in good health right now, mentally or physically. I was recently hospitalized due to a wildly irregular heartbeat--cause unknown. I've had headaches almost constantly for the last three months. I've tested positive for an autoimmune disease (ana=speckled, which puts it in the lupus family, but it hasn't been narrowed down yet). I'm suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, which has brought along plenty of anxiety, depression, and nightmares. Other chronic health issues are GERD, endometriosis, allergies, and hypothyroid (still not under control), constant fatigue, and all-over itching.
As you can guess, I'm really looking for ideas to feel better and get back to LIVING. When I mentioned possibly doing a juice fast I was cautioned by a friend who thought I should wait until I'm doing a bit better. She said that I should wait until my Depression has lessened because one can experience mood swings during a fast that might make it worse. She also wanted me to give the doctors a little more time to figure out what could be causing the heart issues.
Now, I'd love to hear your perspectives. Do you think I should wait? Or could a juice fast be exactly what I need to get my health kick-started? What length of fast would you recommend for a first timer? Is there anything I should do or try before starting a juice fast?
Sorry for such a long post! Thanks for reading :) All input is appreciated.
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- Re: Help! Questions about whether I ... hippeesandee
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MoreThis is a reply to # 681,363I would hold off on the fast for the time being.... Continue drinking your juices it really is good for you.. Maybe even trying growing your own sprouts...
I totally believe getting your life on "balance" Start out just by drinking juice when you feel the need, you will begin to like it... I'm also drinking Kombucha Tea, Kefir and Aloe Vera... I'm waiting for balance then I will do a Juice Fast... But not till I feel right...
When you feel the balance you can accomplish anything you want..
HippeeSandee
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This is a reply to # 681,364it is quite hard to say like that so lightly "it is now, you should start.."..or opposite same...
it seems like your health is in need of some improvement, which will come certainly :)))
i think juice fasting is very very very good, and i dont see any reason why it shouldnt fit to your level or whatever you could call it...being of now :)
it is very much a matter of motivation...do yo really want to engage yourself into it?
if you do, then go for it, commit yourself to it and surely you'll get plenty of benefits!
lots of love
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This is a reply to # 681,364I will definitly consider your advice. Typically I try to follow the idea of listening to my body to find out what it needs, but as I've become sicker I've had a harder time of picking up my body's cues.
I haven't grown sprouts in ages, and I'd like to get back to doing that. Thanks for reminding me :)
I do crave organic fresh fruit juices in the mornings, so I've found that strawberry/grape really brightens my mind, as does cantaloupe/mango. I think I'll add cucumber/celery/parsley with spirulina in the evenings--not my favourite juice (icky) but I think my body likes it. I'm going to try some carrot juice and beet juice this week, too. I'll continue to incorporate juices like this in my diet and hopefully I'll be able to decide about the fast along the way.
Thanks so much for responding :)
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This is a reply to # 681,369I don't see any reason that you couldn't fast right now. The only thing is medication. If you are on medication, that is not life supportive, it's best not to take meds (of any kind) while fasting. If you're on anti-depressants and think you can deal without them for a while, go for it.
If you HAVE to take meds, I wouldn't reccommend Juice Fasting, but a micro-bitoic or raw foods diet for 1 year. My grandmother cured herself of Breast Cancer ( a tumor the size of a tennis ball) doing a microbiotic diet. I'd also see a homeopathic doctor and see if you really have to take meds...
Mood swings are not common during fasting, although some people experience them. Whether it's physical or pyschological, I'm sure depends on the person. Most people experience a "balancing" of the emotions/moods while fasting. This is one of the greatest fasting benefits.
Ultimately it's up to you and whether or not you're committed to do this. Health is a wonderful thing to strive for because our whole being is effected sometimes, by the condition of our body. :)- Re: Help! Questions about whether I ... Aeval
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This is a reply to # 681,370Thank you for responding and for the info. I hadn't even given thought to the medcation. There is one med that I must take and another that was just prescribed that I could possibly do without. I would be willing to give up the must-take medicine if I could afford to see a homeopath and get regular blood work done to make sure that I'm in no danger throughout the process without it. Perhaps I'll look for information online about anyone who has tried a juice fast while remaining on this particular med...
I will also keep in mind what you said regarding raw foods or a macrobiotic diet. My diet is currently about 50% raw foods. The other 50% could stand *a lot* of improvement.
Regardless of which path I end up choosing, I will be choosing a path to better health. I simply must do it. I'll continue to investigate the opitons to get there. Juice fasting still holds a lot of appeal to me. This website, thankfully, has a wealth of information and so many helpful members, like yourself.
Two months ago I had the misfortune of watching my beautiful mother die at the young age of 60. Her health had spiraled downward for years. Though my grief is still enormous, I want to take a positive lesson from what happened for my own life.
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This is a reply to # 681,371May I ask which med, just in case I or someone here has experience with it?
I'm also sorry about your mom. 60 is far too young. :( I hope you're able to find healing, in more ways than one, through such a sad experience. Hugs to you.
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This is a reply to # 681,376Sorry I didn't realize that you had replied, I must have forgotten to turn notification on with my last post.
The medication that I consider "must-take" is thyroid hormone. Even on the med I'm still very, very hypo (I should get some test results this week to see if I'm any closer to range.) I'm not sure that continuing it would affect a fast too much. As far as the fast affecting it, it would probably just increase the effect of the med (since some foods inhibit proper uptake).
The new med that I could probably skip if it's necessary is an antidepressant. I wasn't eager to start it, but my PTSD has been getting worse so I thought I'd give it a try.
Thank you so much for the kind sentiments concerning the loss of my mom. Hugs.
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This is a reply to # 681,392I am also hypthyroid (but probably not anymore). 3 years ago I was diagnosed with being hypothyroid (I was also 100 pounds over weight)and I immediately began my longest fast (145 days). I had taken the hormone for only 1 month and stopped taking it during my fast. After my fast I had to take a very detailed physical in order to attain a job I was applying for. Not only did my every bit of my physical come back perfect (best triglycerides my doc had ever seen), but my thyroid was perfect as well.
Well, in the three years after my fast I jumped off the health wagon, ate whatever I wanted, went to college, had a baby, had a very difficult pregnancy and was again diagnosed hypothyroid. I found myself on 200 mg. of synthroid throughout my pregnancy.
I believe and so do many out there in the medical community, that thyroid homrones can be controlled by diet, as this is what happened the first time I fasted. It may be worth your while to research this. I've heard, and this is fairly new information so it may be incorrect, that once you take thyroid for a year, you're stuck taking it forever. If you can fix your thyroid, it would be worth not be stuck on a medication for the rest of your life. :) Hopefully this is something you can correct. :)
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This is a reply to # 681,369I am finding that doing the preparing (vinegar and peroxide sprayed on and rinsed) for the juice drink, the preparing the seeds for sprouts help in the mental side of things.... Maybe it is because I am doing something positive, I don't know.....
Remember Jay Kordash used to say juice your veggies and eat your fruit.. I found that he is right...
Also try and add garlic to your diet that is another immune booster....
Keep doing positive things for your body and your will start working with you instead of against you
HippeeSandee
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This is a reply to # 681,372Thanks for the info. I have a ton of fresh garlic and I've been thinking about throwing it with my veggie juice, so I appreciate the suggestion.
While I do eat fruits, I will also continue to juice them. I seem to get something from the morning fruit juices that I don't get from eating the same fruits. It's like a mental buzz, or the lifting of brain fog that I mentioned earlier. Since the PTSD started, brain fog has been a major issue and any relief is a blessing.
You mentioned kombucha and kefir in an earlier post. I did kombucha for about a year several years ago. I loved it and saw some major results. Unfortunately I got a way from a lot of my good habits, including kombucha. I'm really thinking about getting a scoby and doing it again. I remember how good it felt. I've never tried kefir. Are you seeing benefits from it?
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