Detox symptoms??

Hi all,

I have been juicing for a few years now, but have recently begun exploring raw food. I am constantly trying to weed out the bad stuff and add more good stuff. I seem to be a work in progress!

I have noticed though that since I began experimenting with more raw, and some new veggies etc that I havent ever had before that I have been getting more headaches, getting zits I haven't had since I was a teen, and itchy skin irritations in the form of teeny red dots that come and go.....and was wondering if this could be from my body detoxing??

Anyone experience anything like this in the name of getting healthy?

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Permalink Reply by Lori on March 21, 2008 at 3:10pm: I'm not sure but I would recommend keeping a journal of what you ate when these symptoms arose and try to limit mixing a bunch of things at once (easier to find the culprit) to make sure you're not allergic to something you're eating. It could very well be from detoxing, but could also be from a food allergy. If you're eating a lot of nuts, I'd try only eating one type at a time as my neurologist told me a lot of the headache patients he gets are usually allergic to almonds (I thought that was weird).

Hopefully someone smarter than me will show up and post with better suggestions or advice! 8); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jess117 on March 22, 2008 at 12:42am: It sounds like it could be from detoxing. I am going through some of that myself. I have made a huge change recently in my diet. I am now eating 80/20 and sometimes 70/30. I have noticed that I have been breaking out where I NEVER do. I also have a small skin irritation on my arm. AND I got a couple canker sores!! I dont think I have EVER had a canker sore before this so I am assuming it is due to the detoxing. Keep an eye on things though. And if things get too intense you can always back off with the amount of raw foods for a bit and gradually build up. But if you don't mind the symptoms push through them and enjoy your greens!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by diane bialecki on March 22, 2008 at 2:05am

Hi i just had a live blood analysis thus the picture fasinating , but it showed that i had alot of work to do..
Does any know what a white coated tongue means.. yeast???

thanks

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Permalink Reply by Lori on March 23, 2008 at 12:13pm: It does look like there's a bit of work to do! Great picture, though.

Most of the time a white tongue is yeast - thrush (Candidiasis). I know several people who have this problem when taking antibiotics.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Cathy on March 25, 2008 at 10:59pm: Thanks for all the input everyone!
I know thrush well...I had it during my chemo...yuk! I named it "furry tongue" lol and yes, it is from those dam yeastie beasties!; ▶ Reply to This

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