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Raw Paleo Diet Forums => Health => Topic started by: Lancelion on November 23, 2010, 11:12:06 pm
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Hi, Ive had dry skin problems since my teen years. The areas most dry are : the nose, face around the mouth (specially after shaving and hot shower), back of the arms, hips. Also, I have mouth infection problems since a long time. I have jsut begun eating raw, but do any of you know of any plant or food that would help me with those problems?
Thank you in advance
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Avocado, coconuts.
Any hydrating fruit or veg you can juice that will keep you well hydrated.
Get a juicing book.
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My skin really improved when I started to eat a lot of animal fat.
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I've had cronic dry skin for years as well. Antioxidants seem to help the most for me. I've heard that omega3's are supposed to be good for it as well.
I take 500mg of resveratrol, over 3g of fish oil(will probably switch to krill oil), coq10 and ala. Though I only plan on continuing with the resveratrol. I also have shower and drinking water filters for the chlorine which drys your skin. I've also stopped using soaps and shampoos except for occasionally on private parts. I've been on the raw meat/fat for a few months now as well and my skin and hair have definitely been improving.
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It's cold in Canada so you should really be looking at the amount of raw animal fats the traditional natives there eat in those cold climates.
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Avocado, coconuts.
Any hydrating fruit or veg you can juice that will keep you well hydrated.
Get a juicing book.
Do fruits actually hydrate you? It's impractical for humans to get hydrated via fruits as they actually do the opposite. Water and sodium rich foods hydrate, and consuming raw animal fat lubricates body.
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Do fruits actually hydrate you? It's impractical for humans to get hydrated via fruits as they actually do the opposite. Water and sodium rich foods hydrate, and consuming raw animal fat lubricates body.
Probably depends where you live and which fruits. I live in Manila, tropical weather, tropical fruits. And yes our fruits here hydrate us. Watermelon, Coconuts, Papaya, local oranges, etc.
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Fruits are well known as natural diuretics, they draw water out of the body due to high potassium content. Watermelon is especially high in potassium, so despite being full of water, it is capable of dehydrating a person. I feel dehydration from fruits myself, but the quick effect I feel might be due to my conditions. Given proper amounts of sodium (through salt etc.), the body can probably regulate potassium content to avoid dehydration, even on high-fruit diets.
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I think you should try animal fats. especially oily fish. Then some land meat fats. Saturated fats lubricate. The fats in olive oil can cause dry skin, according to aajonus vonderplanitz, raw meat advocate
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Fruits are well known as natural diuretics, they draw water out of the body due to high potassium content. Watermelon is especially high in potassium, so despite being full of water, it is capable of dehydrating a person. I feel dehydration from fruits myself, but the quick effect I feel might be due to my conditions. Given proper amounts of sodium (through salt etc.), the body can probably regulate potassium content to avoid dehydration, even on high-fruit diets.
Interesting. I found some confirmations, such as here: http://www.ehow.com/facts_5006618_that-act-as-natural-diuretics.html. I wonder if this is one reason I get dry skin after eating more than a little fruit. Thanks for the info MoonStalker.
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My skin really improved when I started to eat a lot of animal fat.
dido
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Interesting. I found some confirmations, such as here: http://www.ehow.com/facts_5006618_that-act-as-natural-diuretics.html. I wonder if this is one reason I get dry skin after eating more than a little fruit. Thanks for the info MoonStalker.
Durianrider is the expert on living off of fruit alone and he drinks a ton of water. In an environment with lots of watery fruits there should also be plenty of water though, so it shouldn't be a problem.
Fruit makes me thirsty too. I'd previously wondered if it might be the vitamin c.
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I did a blog post on this a few months ago.
http://www.eczemacure.info/blog/2010/01/15/dry-skin-try-this-raw-fatty-lubricating-daily-diet-and-living-routine/
and... have you ever done a liver flush? What kind?
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Meat is hydrating.
I would change fats, thats what I do. I eat mainly suet, when I get dry skin I know i'ts time to go buy some marrow.
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When I get dry skin after a hot shower, butter or cream seem to work quite good for me. Cream is better.
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Eat whats in season, I am in Canada too and summers are hot and short and winters are long and cold (usually).
In the winter I do well on meat and fatty animal parts, honey, starches (roots and tubers), this keeps my skin hydrated in winter.
After hor shower I still get a little dryness in certain areas, I use unrefined shea butter to get rid of that, any solid buttery thing should work.
In the summer however, I can gorge on fruits in season, no problem.
If its the hottest week of summer my diet will consist of mostly fruits during that time, with some fish and meats to keep me sane.
EDIT: so yeah I suspect fruits are only hydrating when you are supposed to be eating them, like if you have fresh in season fruits where you live then eat those, once they are not in season stop eating them. If you live in tropical place where there are always fruits in season then eat whatever fruit in season is currently.
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Such mineral disbalances created by large amounts of fruit, further disprove vegan and fruitarian ideas.
EDIT: so yeah I suspect fruits are only hydrating when you are supposed to be eating them, like if you have fresh in season fruits where you live then eat those, once they are not in season stop eating them. If you live in tropical place where there are always fruits in season then eat whatever fruit in season is currently.
Fruits have excess potassium and dehydrate regardless of type and season
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I recommend eating lots of fat and not taking hot showers. I have learned to like showers in water near body temp. It does not strip as many oils off of your skin.
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I envy you Yuli. I get dry skin whenever I eat too much fruit for me, which is not a lot. I think things may be getting a little better though. I seem to be handling raw honey a mite better.
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I use coconut oil as an after shower skin treatment about 3 times a week.I also use it for my hair and scalp. Its so much better and cleaner feeling than any other oil I have used, and it seems to replace the oils that were washed away in the shower. I am all for the theory of raw fats being good for skin, I remember a couple of years ago I went on a low fat quasi vegetarian diet and it was winter time, I got dry skin(rusty patches) as well as completely malnourished, I then started to use olive oil with my cooking and got some improvement but after a while I got burned out on olive oil and my body started rejecting it; literally it would pass through me. I wish I had learned about the benefits raw animal fat sooner. I had used tallow and it was not good at all at least used internally
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Fruits have excess potassium and dehydrate regardless of type and season
No way dude, I can eat seasonal fruits in the summer until I burst and I am NOT dehydrated, and I am NOT drinking water and I am ABLE to withstand the heat well with them. Just because you read about potassium doesn't mean everything will follow that text-book case in all people all the time all seasons. The reason why I eat lots of fruits in the summer if because it makes me cool and hydrated, simple. In the winter too much fruit screws me up. Perhaps there is seasons when we need this excess potassium???
I envy you Yuli....
No need to envy, it sucks when cold starts and I still have fruit cravings then I have to relearn not to eat them every winter ha ha
I am sure you will be able to enjoy some fruits when the right time and the right fruits come along :)
I use coconut oil as an after shower skin treatment about 3 times a week....
Putting fat on the skin after shower is awesome, last time I made a nice facial cream from shea butter and honey together, try that on the face or mix honey and coconut, its soothing.
I know hot showers are not good for you but they feel so great, sigh
I try to follow the hot shower will cool water after, if that even makes a difference, lol....
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No way dude, I can eat seasonal fruits in the summer until I burst and I am NOT dehydrated, and I am NOT drinking water and I am ABLE to withstand the heat well with them. Just because you read about potassium doesn't mean everything will follow that text-book case in all people all the time all seasons. The reason why I eat lots of fruits in the summer if because it makes me cool and hydrated, simple. In the winter too much fruit screws me up. Perhaps there is seasons when we need this excess potassium???
What text book case? I am basing this off of the account of myself and other people here. I have a number of dehydration symptoms which I see increase in after consuming fruit. Most sources I saw including the one Phil linked to actually praise potassium in its ability to get rid of "excess water". Although that site can easily prove the negative effects of potassium too, despite praising it.
Some people are better at regulating electrolytes than others. There is no need for excess potassium. Sodium and potassium are best either at a balance ratio (similar to the relationships we see between other minerals, calcium vs magnesium, etc) or sodium must be higher. According to dietary sources (I am not aware of the accuracy of this), meat is usually higher in potassium than sodium. Most of the sodium is concentrated in the Blood of the animal, which we typically see drained off. Blood can be considered nature's ultimate hydrator that is difficult to obtain in our modern world.
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What text book case? I am basing this off of the account of myself and other people here. I have a number of dehydration symptoms which I see increase in after consuming fruit. Most sources I saw including the one Phil linked to actually praise potassium in its ability to get rid of "excess water". Although that site can easily prove the negative effects of potassium too, despite praising it.
Some people are better at regulating electrolytes than others. There is no need for excess potassium. Sodium and potassium are best either at a balance ratio (similar to the relationships we see between other minerals, calcium vs magnesium, etc) or sodium must be higher. According to dietary sources (I am not aware of the accuracy of this), meat is usually higher in potassium than sodium. Most of the sodium is concentrated in the Blood of the animal, which we typically see drained off. Blood can be considered nature's ultimate hydrator that is difficult to obtain in our modern world.
Hmm ok, I am not thirsty person in general, and if I am eating fruit at the right season I loose my thirst altogether. SO thats why I doubt its dehydrating when you are eating the right fruit and in the time you're supposed to. I do eat sea salt quite often, perhaps that is why I am less thirsty when I eat fruit, it balances it out. Perhaps if you eat no salt you should not be eating fruits then as the imbalance will occur and dehydrate you.
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Hm interesting. About the salt/blood.. Salt makes good sense as a preservative then. I wonder how 'important' it could be for us to use some salt if we're not getting blood?
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Hmm ok, I am not thirsty person in general, and if I am eating fruit at the right season I loose my thirst altogether. SO thats why I doubt its dehydrating when you are eating the right fruit and in the time you're supposed to. I do eat sea salt quite often, perhaps that is why I am less thirsty when I eat fruit, it balances it out. Perhaps if you eat no salt you should not be eating fruits then as the imbalance will occur and dehydrate you.
You should be fine if you consume salt or blood.
Hm interesting. About the salt/blood.. Salt makes good sense as a preservative then. I wonder how 'important' it could be for us to use some salt if we're not getting blood?
Using salt is important as the deficiency will occur if one isn't consuming blood. People here following a paleo diet report issues with dehydration and mineral deficiencies that are corrected by salt consumption.
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About the dry skin thing...I'm thinking of making some beef fat into a paste and applying it to the skin. Has anyone tried this on dry and inflamed skin? It can't be bad for the skin, right?
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Also about the sodium/salt thing...how much do you reckon we need? because there is some Na present in the water I drink...just wondering if it's enough
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About the dry skin thing...I'm thinking of making some beef fat into a paste and applying it to the skin. Has anyone tried this on dry and inflamed skin? It can't be bad for the skin, right?
I find that saturated fat solids and thick pastes like suet, cocoa butter, shea butter and tallow work best for me for externally (as well as suet and marrow internally) fighting dry skin.
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Also about the sodium/salt thing...how much do you reckon we need? because there is some Na present in the water I drink...just wondering if it's enough
It's difficult to say how much salt one needs. The amount may be infected by a number of factors such as potassium consumption etc. The standard amount would probably be 1/4 to 1/2 of a teaspoon a day. If you have conditions such as dehydration problems you will probably benefit from higher salt consumption. The amount of Na in water isn't enough. Potassium is pretty much everywhere, more than enough of it.
The safest way to get salt in your diet is to sprinkle meat with it. Distribute it lightly and wait for it to dissolve into the meat (5 minutes should be enough). If you eat straight up salt crystals it may irritate your body. It should be dissolved, and spread in safe concentrations over your food, as it is in blood.
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What kind of salt would anyone recommend using? Won't there be other things in blood that are important? So if you add salt, do you really need to add so many other things that it's not worth it?
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What kind of salt would anyone recommend using? Won't there be other things in blood that are important? So if you add salt, do you really need to add so many other things that it's not worth it?
There is an enormous variety. At least one of every color. White to black, blue to red.
(http://www.naturopath.ca/mohini/red%20hawaiian%20sea%20salt.jpg)
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What kind of salt would anyone recommend using? Won't there be other things in blood that are important? So if you add salt, do you really need to add so many other things that it's not worth it?
Use sea salt with no additives. There are some famous salt types like Celtic and the pink Himalayan kind. The obviously required sodium is found in salt, I don't see why one wouldn't consume it as a means of obtaining it.
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Anyone else have opinions on sodium/salt?
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Anyone else have opinions on sodium/salt?
I can only state that salt was bad for me, even before I managed to get hold of some blood.
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How do you get blood? How much do you get/how often? What's it like and how much effect do you notice from consuming it?
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How do you get blood? How much do you get/how often? What's it like and how much effect do you notice from consuming it?
Well, I mostly only get blood from my raw wild hare carcasses. Since these are vacuum-packed, there is usually some blood in it, from half a pint to a pint-and-a-half, depending on the carcass. I get such wild hare carcasses almost any Sunday from one of the LFM markets. I find that raw blood from raw wild game gives me a vague invigorating feeling afterwards and it is the only kind of blood I like the taste of. Raw blood from organic, grassfed meat is bland in taste and doesn't have a similiar feel-good effect.
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I am neutral on the salt issue, I have never salted my food or had much cravings for salt, sometimes in the summer when I am dehydrated I will throw a pinch in with my lemon water. I have gone weeks without using any but I do use it occasionally, without any noticeable deference. I will drink the blood out of my beef cases and have had a noticeable boast from drinking about half a cup, the only thing is I can only get these cases once every three weeks so half a cup every three weeks isn't enough to base a theory on, I may just have to find someone who will let me spear their cow If I want to try fresh blood.
Lets descend upon the live stock in the night and drink from them like vampires(that may give the paleo movement some publicity if we don't get shot first.)
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Apply almond oil or olive oil on your full body and massage it.It is good remedy for dry skin.These essential oil has a good moisturizer and anti-oxidant property.
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Fruits have excess potassium and dehydrate regardless of type and season
From my own experience I strongly agree with your notion.
Even during my stays in tropical countries fully ripe tropical fruits dehydrated my skin more and more until it looked really terrible, a little bit like the skin from Douglas Graham. I was shocked, I couldn't believe it. Especially because the first weeks of fruitarian seem always let to glow your skin super healthy. The miserable process of skin destruction needs time.
I have some detailled photos of Douglas Graham on which you can see that he has a skin of a 80 - 90 years old man, at age 56 or 57! And I have collected other photos of long-term fruitarians, they all look like death with extremely unhealthy skin.
Löwenherz
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Anyone else have opinions on sodium/salt?
Salt, no matter what kind of salt, always feels very toxic in my body... And it comes out during my skin when I sweat. That makes me even more skeptical. My body tries to get rid of it as fast as possible.
Löwenherz
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From my own experience I strongly agree with your notion.
Even during my stays in tropical countries fully ripe tropical fruits dehydrated my skin more and more until it looked really terrible, a little bit like the skin from Douglas Graham. I was shocked, I couldn't believe it. Especially because the first weeks of fruitarian seem always let to glow your skin super healthy. The miserable process of skin destruction needs time.
I have some detailled photos of Douglas Graham on which you can see that he has a skin of a 80 - 90 years old man, at age 56 or 57! ...
His skin does look old and somehow strange. It's not pale like a lot of 811ers and fruitarians, but certainly doesn't look good. It perplexes me when 811ers/fruitarians claim that Doug and other of their lot that look like pale, dying skeletons actually look good. Many of the 811/fruitarian males seem to look feminized. Even a raw vegan female complained about this the other day. It's strange how the males can look at themselves and each other and not see that many of them look like shit.
Interestingly, raw honey, avocadoes and berries haven't been giving me quite as much dry skin as other fruits do. I'm not sure if it's because my body is now tolerating carbs better or if these forms of carbs are more tolerable for me. They still do dry my skin though.
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I remember when I quit dairy for about 8 months in the past, my skin, especially on the hands, gradually became very dry (I am now repeating a non-dairy experiement - will see if the dryness will return). After reintroducing dairy, with lots of butter, my skin became nice and soft again. So, maybe there is something particular about butter which lubricates the skin? And, BTW, my butter was not ever raw!
Another possible cause for dry skin which I have researched recently is lack of biotin - which could be caused by antibiotics or a prolonged consumption of raw AND COOKED egg whites. At least, theoretically. So, depending on how much eggs you eat, maybe a no-egg trial for sometime would be a good idea?
FoxWoman
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I'd imagine raw suet rubbed onto the skin like lotion would be the best. And forgo soap, it interferes with the skin's bacterial balance. And as a user mentioned earlier which is so true, yes don't take hot showers, if even do a "bird bath" old fashioned or if you're going to take a shower have a filter and try warm or cool water. Takes getting used to but better for skin, imo though I don't have proof the heat really "cooks" my skin and dries it out I guess.
As for the salt thing what about salt from sea veggies? Like raw dehydrated below 100 degree sea veggies? Or from a bunch of fish, or oysters, or shellfish, maybe even...insects? And the salt content of meats too naturally?
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I'd imagine raw suet rubbed onto the skin like lotion would be the best.
Yes, I find raw suet, cocoa butter and other treatments that are high in saturated fat to work best for my skin, both externally and internally. It's not surprising because the fat in the human subcutaneous layer is supposedly about 50% saturated fat.
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salt theory http://www.lymephotos.com/theory/index.html
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Yes, I find raw suet, cocoa butter and other treatments that are high in saturated fat to work best for my skin, both externally and internally. It's not surprising because the fat in the human subcutaneous layer is supposedly about 50% saturated fat.
I never tried cocoa butter. I have eaten only some raw whole (disgusting) cacoa beens. No food, IMO.
Is cocoa butter a fat to think about? Is it a "good" one like coconut?
Löwenherz
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salt theory http://www.lymephotos.com/theory/index.html
Interesting.
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salt theory http://www.lymephotos.com/theory/index.html
Very interesting
I feel fine eating no salt at all. Time to experiment
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I never tried cocoa butter. I have eaten only some raw whole (disgusting) cacoa beens. No food, IMO.
Is cocoa butter a fat to think about? Is it a "good" one like coconut?
Löwenherz
Other than "white chocolate" candy bars (which unfortunately add sugar and other additives), I've never seen food grade cocoa butter for sale. It's also a processed product. No need for a food version anyway, as there are other alternatives: marrow, suet, egg yolks, bison back fat, pork leaf fat, duck fat (usually rendered, but can also get it raw by buying duck breasts or whole ducks), pork belly, avocados, durian and coconut oil & cream (products that are processed to varying degrees, but many people report good results from them, though I don't handle them well).
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cod liver oil, fish oil, avocado, coconut oil & raw egg yolks!!! No dry skin!!!! <3
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Anyone else have opinions on sodium/salt?
Salt, no matter what kind of salt, always feels very toxic in my body... And it comes out during my skin when I sweat. That makes me even more skeptical. My body tries to get rid of it as fast as possible.
Löwenherz
I used Celtic non refined grey sea salt and Himalaya salt before going raw. I used to drink 0,5 ltr water with lemon juice and himalaya salt half an our before breakfast. This really cleaned my digestive track for the day ahead as well as hydrating my. When I started rpd I used salt on my meat. Now I don’t use any salt. I drink some water when thirsty. I also eat a lot of tomatoes. They are very hydrating and taste salty, probably have enough salt for my needs. Pure salt tastes incredible toxic now.
I grow wheat grass, parsley, dragon, rosemary, strawberries, tomatoes (not ripe yet) and lettuce on my roof terrace. I fortified the soil with compost, lime-, basalt- and bentonitepowder. They get watered with sea salt solution and ones a month get water with blended sprouts. They all look and taste amazing. I eat the strawberries whole and juice the rest. I guess this supplies me with quite some minerals.
I also use coconut oil on my skin, especially after showering and shaving. It feels amazing. Makes my skin soft and smooth.
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Urine therapy.
Historical
http://www.ayurvedic-medicines.org/ayurveda/urine-therapy.htm (http://www.ayurvedic-medicines.org/ayurveda/urine-therapy.htm)
Testimonial
http://www.acne.org/messageboard/Urine-Miracle-Drink-t210696.html (http://www.acne.org/messageboard/Urine-Miracle-Drink-t210696.html)
Joe Rogan and Lyoto Machida do it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N_3uM2_8pY&feature=player_detailpage#t=89s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N_3uM2_8pY&feature=player_detailpage#t=89s)
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Urine therapy.
Historical
http://www.ayurvedic-medicines.org/ayurveda/urine-therapy.htm (http://www.ayurvedic-medicines.org/ayurveda/urine-therapy.htm)
Testimonial
http://www.acne.org/messageboard/Urine-Miracle-Drink-t210696.html (http://www.acne.org/messageboard/Urine-Miracle-Drink-t210696.html)
Joe Rogan and Lyoto Machida do it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N_3uM2_8pY&feature=player_detailpage#t=89s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N_3uM2_8pY&feature=player_detailpage#t=89s)
Yes! I wanted to make a topic on urine. Can you turn this into a topic Actup?
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I tried urine therapy a few times but never really noticed any benefits from it. Machida is great btw.
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Yes! I wanted to make a topic on urine. Can you turn this into a topic Actup?
Yes I will, I feel it deserves it's own thread.
I tried urine therapy a few times but never really noticed any benefits from it. Machida is great btw.
I'd like to know the specifics of your approach. Here is the topic.
http://www.rawpaleodietforum.com/general-discussion/don%27t-flush-it!/msg73780/#msg73780 (http://www.rawpaleodietforum.com/general-discussion/don%27t-flush-it!/msg73780/#msg73780)
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I use olive oil as a moisturizer daily on my face, and also use it as an aftershave. In the winter months on my hands too. works great
Matt
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Always use mineral water when cleansing your face instead of using tap cold water. If you can massage your face with small quantities of oil or moisture regularly.Avoid using harmful effect of chemical soap.
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There are few tips as listed below:
1. After bathing applying Aloe Vera gel is also effective. This is good
2. Before bathing add 5-6 drops of oat extract or lavender oil to the bathtub.
3. Massage the face with almond oil or olive oil every night before going to bed. The oils can also be used to massage the other parts of the body.
4. Mash a ripe banana and apply it on the face and neck. Leave it for sometime and then wash the face with lukewarm water.
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I bet most of you people who are complaining about bad skin or dry skin probably have a very minor case of it.
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I bet most of you people who are complaining about bad skin or dry skin probably have a very minor case of it.
Tests, let us know what you got. Maybe we can help. A good percentage of us are here because we've been through hell and we made it through the rain
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well, basically i have the worst seborrheic dermatitis i have seen (which literally consists of nothing but layers and layers of dead skin all over my face and back area), and moderate acne (which at times can go mild).
Has anyone on this forum treated any of these two issues with success? Or am i just doomed?
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Before you try anything fancy, see what happens with a couple of weeks of raw paleo diet. I prefer nothing fancy - I get a hunk of grassfed beef (3 to 5 pounds of "roast" from the round because it is relatively cheap, my butcher leaves the back fat untrimmed). I also eat raw fish and seafood.
Dr. Gundry is a variation on Atkins. I am familiar with Atkins and Taubes, and I use their advice to a certain extent, but I'm all raw. I eat very low carb, much raw animal fat, and moderate protein. As far as your specific question about nuts on another thread, you can probably get the best answer for yourself through trial and error. If you ask the forum, each person will give advice on what works for them, and that may not be your experience at all. I try to make one change at a time so I can keep track of what my reaction is.
After a few months of RPD, my dermatitis was gone - it was mostly in my eyebrows, back and ears. If you are adventurous and not too modest, you can try getting a scrub at a Korean spa (jimchilbang). Google it and see if it is for you. A scrub is a waste of time if you are not eating right, but it is a wonderful experience if you are eating right to create good skin.
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thank you for the response. I am not sure if this has been addressed, but there is no risks in eating raw animal protein/fat right?
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thank you for the response. I am not sure if this has been addressed, but there is no risks in eating raw animal protein/fat right?
Generally not. In the US and Western Europe meat/fish are usually very carefully handled.
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there is an effective medical cream called lachhydrin, or gerihydrin, same thing. I use it all of the time it works best after soaking and very light exfoliation. It is just cow urine and silicone. You could use your own urine and a watery lotion and a bit of your favorite oil mixed in. It stinks, so you could just apply at night with pajamas to protect your linens. Try for about 3 days, to see if there is a significant improvement
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Guys how are you all , many fruits are useful for skin like banana , apple , orange , papaya , peaches etc. But I think apple is best for dry skin , it has many useful ingredients for skin
related problems like dryness.
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Do you wash with the juice? Or ACV?
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That sounds great. I am on a raw food diet and I feel concerned that I am eating too much saturated fat as I love fat. I don't cook anything or fry anything, it is all raw.
I get compliments on my skin all the time and it seems weird to me because I don't think that I look that amazing as they tell me I do. The raw diet must be doing something that I can't notice as much as other people.
I am concerned with consuming too much saturated fat. Should I be? :)
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That sounds great. I am on a raw food diet and I feel concerned that I am eating too much saturated fat as I love fat. I don't cook anything or fry anything, it is all raw.
I get compliments on my skin all the time and it seems weird to me because I don't think that I look that amazing as they tell me I do. The raw diet must be doing something that I can't notice as much as other people.
I am concerned with consuming too much saturated fat. Should I be? :)
As far as I'm concerned, no, you shouldn't be concerned. My doctor recently raved about my great blood-test results and reminded me to keep limiting eggs, meats, butter, etc. She knows that I live on unlimited raw egg yolks, raw beef fat, and raw butter (plus an appropriate amount of protein and fermented vegetables). And, Yes, I have flawless skin.
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I am concerned with consuming too much saturated fat. Should I be? :)
Not if it's raw.
As far as I'm concerned, no, you shouldn't be concerned. My doctor recently raved about my great blood-test results and reminded me to keep limiting eggs, meats, butter, etc. She knows that I live on unlimited raw egg yolks, raw beef fat, and raw butter (plus an appropriate amount of protein and fermented vegetables). And, Yes, I have flawless skin.
LOL, they tell me the same sort of stuff. First they give me my results, which are fantastic and the report that spits out has smile faces and hearts by the numbers, but because on their survey I said I don't eat milk or grains, the report has frown faces for those and says I need to include them in my diet. How ironic, given that their patients that are eating the grains and pasteurized milk likely have much worse numbers. LOL It really is amazing that they see the amazingly positive results of what we're doing and still insist that it's wrong. They seem to figure that in some distant future the dogma that they've been told will prove true and we'll pay a price. In the meantime, they completely ignore the horrendous results of the advice they're giving. Presumably, they must assume that 99% of their patients are lying and not really eating the "heart-healthy" grains and pasteurized milk they claim to be eating at their doctor's advice.
Raw saturated fat has definitely been the best thing for my skin--especially when I eat it, but also when I apply it to my skin. No fancy skin lotion comes close. The things that work best for me topically are raw suet, cocoa butter and tallow, all fairly saturated. Cocoa butter is the most convenient and acceptable for public use.