Thirsty while transitioning....

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Permalink Reply by RawZi on July 9, 2008 at 1:08am

Could be your body trying to do that. Or weakened kidneys. Or.. your spine is more aligned so you're needing fluids for the csf (which would be great, lessening pain etc). Do you feel OK?

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Permalink Reply by Dani Ani on July 9, 2008 at 5:07am

Yeah, I feel great otherwise. Maybe a little bit sleepy...It seems like the more water I drink, the more water I need! I did just quit smoking and I was eating a lot of processed junk. At this point, I am trying to get as much raw in as possible while decreasing my intake of cooked food. Today I did not have anything processed at all.

Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by el-bo on July 9, 2008 at 5:26am

water is used by the body to dilute toxins....as you are starting to eat more healthfully your body is releasing fat-stored toxins back into the body and is calling for more water to dilute and ensure effective transit from the body...

heed the call for water, try to avoid salt for a while (forever if you can :o) ) as this will further dehydrate you....also try to avoid too many dehydrated foods , nuts , dried fruit till things start to normalise.....rehydration can take a while.....remember, you have probably spent a long time dehydrated...you are just starting to really experience what that feels like

be patient and drink LOADS

hope this helps

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Permalink Reply by Pink Lady Apple on July 9, 2008 at 11:34am

I agree with el-bo. The body is probably dumping the toxins from your cells and needs the fluids for dilution. It is your body's way of protecting itself from toxemia.
Drink plenty of water and water rich foods such as cucumbers and other fruits. Green juicing is also great to replace any minerals your body has been depleted of for so long.
Being an ex-smoker myself, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! That is a difficult habit to break. If you can break that habit, processed food is a piece of cake (raw that is :)

Get as much rest as you can and drink plenty of fluids, especially juices, if you can. Also, be prepared for any headaches, rashes, or other detox symptoms you may have. These are symptoms of your body releasing toxins, which is a good thing.

Take care and be well
Pink

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Permalink Reply by Dani Ani on July 9, 2008 at 12:05pm

Thanks, Pink! I am so glad to have made these changes in my life. I know it will be hard for awhile but so worth it once the detox is over!

Dani

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Permalink Reply by Dani Ani on July 9, 2008 at 12:03pm

That makes sense...Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by RawZi on July 9, 2008 at 6:49am

I don't know what it is but

I feel great otherwise. Maybe a little bit sleepy...It seems like the more water

would go along with the cfs opening to replenishment, as after a cranial-sacral session a person usually feels sleepy and great otherwise.

Congratulations on the changes, sounds like you're doing it very intelligently, you're getting somewhere good, your body knows what it's doing.

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Permalink Reply by Dani Ani on July 9, 2008 at 12:07pm

Thanks! I have read sooooo much information, tons of books, watched my Dad go through the transition...now it is time for me to apply what I know, which is harder than it seems! I am glad to have found this community, thank you for your support!

Dani

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Permalink Reply by RawZi on July 10, 2008 at 1:05am

You're welcome Dani. Me too. Glad to be here with you guys.

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Permalink Reply by Erin Fraser on July 9, 2008 at 9:44am

Try adding a pinch of Celtic Salt or Real Salt to your water. Some people don't regulate sodium vs potassium well, esp. if they have any adrenal fatigue and the salt helps them to stay hydrated. This has made a big difference for me. Many folks need to avoid salt, but some of us can actually have a potassium excess and a sodium deficiency, because the hormone that regulates these is too low.

Also, I just read that if you're doing raw using non-organic produce, the excessive phosphates found in these can cause artificial dehydration. Are you using non-organic?
Read about it here, under "the phosphate dilemma":
http://www.qnhshop.com/product.php?productid=16232&cat=327&...

Juice some celery- this always seems to help thirstiness:)

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Permalink Reply by RawZi on July 9, 2008 at 9:47am

I drink celery pretty regularly. I'm drinking some as I type. Yes, very good for thirst Erin.

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Permalink Reply by el-bo on July 9, 2008 at 9:50am

natural sodium is one thing, sodium chloride (salt) is another thing entirely....though the use of salt may achieve what you are talking about it comes at a premium, salt being extremely toxic

"Juice some celery- this always seems to help thirstiness:)"

this is a perfect solution to the bodys need for natural sodium (tomatoes also)....it does exactly what you are asking of salt but without the nasty side-effects

look at this

http://www.rawfoodexplained.com/condiments/salt.html

hope this helps :o)

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