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So I have been on this raw food path for about a year and a half. I really got into it summer 2005 due to Depression that I have had since I was fifteen years old. I am now 25. I believe that my Depression has been due to my mother dying when I was fifteen as well as accutane (drug proven to cause Depression in many) as well as some anti depressants that I took. The longest I have ever gone eating strictly raw food was for two weeks at the Anne Wigmore Institute. I feel they have a good program but I left there broken hearted as I was hoping that I would leave with my depression cured. I also went to hippocrates for one week and left there disappointed when my depression was still a persistant problem. For the past year I have eaten at least 75 % raw food overall and for the most part have juiced consistantly around six days a week, fresh vegetable green juice. The only real difference I have noticed is that my hair is healthier and I have lost weight (about ten pounds) and I feel much prettier. However, I don't have the results I want. I am attempting to go 100 % raw now for a couple of months because I really want to heal myself but it is so easy for me to get discouraged thinking it may not work. Also, I usually can go about a week on raw foods and then the desire for something cooked is overwhelmingly strong. Anyways, I really need some words of encouragement and tips. Do you think going 100 % raw will truly heal me? Or at least make a big difference? How long did it take for you to really notice a change or any benefits?
Thanks,
Dawn
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MoreThis is a reply to # 773,029Well, if you're looking for raw food to specifically cure your depression, it probably won't. That's something you need to work out, as I gather you have underlying issues at work that deal with more than imbalanced hormones. This is a great book that helped me greatly with my depression: "You Can Heal Your Life" by Louise L. Hay. I'd suggest positive affirmations everyday to go along with the book, too. When I first started the affirmations it made me sadder, and even angry because I kept thinking "no, these affirmations aren't true..." but I continued with them. Now, 6 months later, I find myself believing them and I'm so much happier. It's still up and down a bit, but I feel more stable and secure within myself. It's worth it, so stick to them!! :)
You might also want to consider yoga a few times a week, energy yoga in particular that works with the various chakras. Dahn yoga is my favourite:
http://www.dahnyoga.com/
See if they have a centre near you.
In the meantime, if you find you're anxious, try 1mL of a Valerian tincture (bought from health food store) first thing in the morning.
As for cravings, what are you getting cravings for? What kind of cooked foods? Cravings are completely natural, expecially since we're entering the colder, winter months. So don't worry too much about those :) If you're craving sugar, ect. then there's a problem to solve.
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This is a reply to # 773,029Omega-3 is an essential fatty acid. There is a person on the PBS fundraiser program that says Americans get .2 grams of Omega-3 a day where they should have 2 grams a day. In other words, you should make sure you get enough Omega-3 and reduce Omega-6 accordingly even if it does not help your depression.
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Dr. Andrew Weil says 6 weeks of exercise can cure depressions, so maybe you might want to read up on exercise for depression. - Personally for me... schlüggell
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This is a reply to # 773,029I've done Raw Food regimens myself for other health things - but surprisingly what really curbed my Depression (and I didn't start it for this) was the Blood-Type Diet.
Mind you I had tried the BTD as well with minimal positive results in the past, but when I found out my 'Secretor Status' THATS when things started to fall into place about feeling right.
Mind you as above; EFAs and the food sources of the 'Glyconutrients' will help.- Secretor Status? oceancalm
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This is a reply to # 773,231Hi,
Just curious, what's 'Secretor Status' if you don't mind me asking? I experimented with the Blood-Type Diet a while back, but I don't seem to be familiar with this idea. Thanks!- The difference is... schlüggell
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This is a reply to # 773,515That some people release genetic material in their various bodily fluids {Secretor, roughly 80% of population is}, and other people don't {Non-Secretor}. The test involves a swab of your saliva then sent into the appropriate centre, various places can do this these days at reasonable cost.
As to the BTD, there is subtle differences in foods and disease susceptibility depending on your secretor-status.
As for me, when the Blood-Type Diet thing started, secretor status wasn't really known and the BTD made me feel worse, but it seemed a good idea...
Several years ago BTD was modified to include this variant - and it has worked marvelously for me in terms of mental clarity and a feeling of well-being. I wouldn't necessarily say its a 'diet' in the normal sense of losing weight.
For starters peruse the book: "Live Right 4 Your Type", by Peter D'Adamo
or the several books particular to your own Blood-Type {as long as they include info about Secretor-Status}
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Dawn,
Just curious... do you have any Amalgam fillings by any chance? I believe a major deal of my childhood Depression was caused (or at least worsened) in part by my mercury toxcity. I think diet changes can help you along the way and provide for some powerful healing, but it's important to keep well-balanced in all areas of your life including your emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical health. Try reading some Inspirational books, pick up some yoga/meditation classes, join a gym, go on hiking trips! One other area I don't think is stressed enough (or hardly at all) is the Breath... I've picked up a lot from Kundalina (Yoga) classes and various meditation as well breathing classes and it's definitely helped me in so many ways. The breath is one thing that's so neglected, we often just assume that we've been breathing properly all our lives, but you would be very surprised. I used to be a shallow mouth breather and it caused me many problems (lack of energy and respiratory illnesses such as pneumnonia and asthma). If you get the chance, you should definitely check out any classes you might have locally that teach breathing techniques. Hope this helps!
Blessings,
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This is a reply to # 773,029There are a number of things part of a healthy lifestyle including sunshine. Do you get enough of that? See this site below for very uplifting stories with people much more depressed than you under depression. It answers your question about 100% raw also.
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