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About Me:: I am married 2 years and have a 2 year old pug named Ginger. I became a vegan about a year and a half ago after being hospitalized for a week and being diagnosed with Crohn's disease. My disease has been in remission for over a year due to a vegan diet. I recently stopped all of my meds and I am eating a high raw vegan diet. I am so lucky and blessed in all areas of my life, I hope my angels continue to watch over me so I don't get sick again.

Relationship Status:: Married

Favorite Raw Food or Recipe?: Raw tacos!, Lots of fruit, Dates, Salads, Green Juice and Smoothies!

Interests (outside of Raw Food):: Exercise, Reading, Fashion, Yoga, Taking Ginger on long walks in nature, Nutrition, Organic Beauty Products, Aromatherapy.

Favorite Books or Authors:: A Thousand Splendid Suns, The Kite Runner, Shattered Dreams, Memoirs of a Geisha, Skinny Bitch, The Glass Castle

Favorite Quote:: "Until one has loved an animal a part of one's soul remains unawakened."

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Putting all my faith in natural medicine

Saturday I saw an Osteopath MD. He wants me to talk to my doctor and have them wean me off of the meds. He said the Remicade is shutting down my immune system and my body will never fight my Crohn's or ANYTHING else, it will just destroy my body. So he gave me an intestional support powder, saccharomyces boulardii, an told me to keep taking the RX strength probiotic. I am sending out a stool sample tomorrow so he can see my bacteria and what else I need. He said I will probably take Oregano pill… Continue

Posted on March 16, 2008 at 6:19pm —

The Crohn's Disease Bluessssss

Went to my gastro doctor today. They took my blood to check for the antibodies for thryiod problems since I can't lose weight no matter what I do!

My doctor told me I don't have to take the 12 pills a day I take anymore. I can taper off of them and then just be on the Remicade Infusion. Which is an IV every 8 weeks of medication that is basically shutting down my immune system. Real nice, right?

They also gave me a perscription strength probiotic and it is just all natural, vega…

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Posted on March 6, 2008 at 8:02pm — 1 Comment

Note to self: Always be prepared for HUNGER!!

So today was a snow day, I watch 2 kids before and after they go to school everyday. Obviously since they didn't have school today I worked different hours. I woke up had a green juice, exercised, had some coconut water and some raw almonds then left at 11:30 and I only had to stay till 2. I usually have lunch around 1ish and figured I could wait until I got home to eat. BOY WAS I WRONG!! My hunger hit me like a truck! And in the worst place for it to hit, the house I work in. The house is FI…

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Posted on February 22, 2008 at 5:26pm — 2 Comments

Yummy Yummy in my raw tummy!!

I made my own ice cream.. smoothie.. slushie thingy tonight and all I have to say is YUM! I was freezing 2 bananas to make it tomorrow but I couldn't wait, my sweet tooth was calling! I also didn't wait to freeze it like planned.. I couldn't wait! Besides it was like melty ice cream.. you know the stuff at the bottom after you eat ice cream! My favorite part!

Here 's what I did:

Blended -

2 bananas

Cacao powder (as much as desired)

Coconut oil

A handf…

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Posted on February 21, 2008 at 6:49pm — 2 Comments

Trader Joes.. Who knew..

I went to Trader Joes the other day. Seeing if they had goji berries.. they did, but it was in a trail mix with chocolate and other crap.. I was so disappointed.. UNTIL... Freeze Dried Mangosteen!! Whoohoo!! And then below it.. Dried Lychees, Dried Dragon Fruit and Freeze Dried (peeled and seeded) Rambutan! I know it's not as good as the fresh stuff, but it was a lot cheaper, and God knows I would never find them fresh in my grocery store. Anyway, thought I'd share in case anyone has a Trader Jo… Continue

Posted on February 13, 2008 at 12:30pm — 5 Comments

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At 4:42pm on July 29, 2008, Emma Pezzack said…: Lauren! You're always so supportive & such an energized spirit - thanks for sharing your excitment ... : )

At 4:16pm on June 30, 2008, HiHoRosie said…: Ah, you're too kind. I'm still learning how to "uncook" so it's fun when something turns out! And I'm not 100% raw either...I still love beans! But I try to be as high or all raw as possible.

At 4:06pm on June 30, 2008, HiHoRosie said…: Fun and great pics! Okay, so it's set: I'll read that book. and you've been officially added to my blog roll. :)

At 2:09pm on June 30, 2008, HiHoRosie said…: Hiya Lauren! Thanks for the invite. I didn't realize you were on here either. I'm going to add you to my blog roll if that's alright.

I just saw you loved A Thousand Splendid Suns. I haven't read it yet so I'll take it as a recommendation. I read the Kite Runner and LOVED that book (although, no desire to see the movie interestingly enough).

Good to see you on here and I know we'll be chatting again soon. :)

At 9:28pm on June 23, 2008, s.h.e.a. said…: Thank you! I never thought I would have a pug but he's a great dog. So sweet. And my best model :)

At 3:54pm on June 5, 2008, Amy said…: I just read your note about Blossom opening a cafe, I am so excited as I pass by there all the time & wish it had raw options! Thanks

At 11:39pm on June 1, 2008, Emma Pezzack said…: Lauren, just got your message - hope you're loving the new products! : )

At 1:48pm on May 31, 2008, JulieK said…: I, too, am excited to have met another woman that can relate and now we can share experiences! {{{{big hugs}}}}

At 12:22pm on May 31, 2008, Angelina said…: Ohh you'll definitely have to let me know if you make it to the Tom's River one - might be my excuse to visit some relatives in the area! Pure Food and wine is the best; I was supposed to go last weekend but ended up at Counter (which has a very limited raw menu -but is Organic Vegan)...Blossom? never heard of it - how's the raw menu?

At 6:45pm on May 30, 2008, Angelina said…: ahh Welcome to the North! When you were down the shore area did you ever get to any of the raw restaurants? I know of two - Down to earth and another one in Tom's River area.