I went to my doctor again on Monday and we are working on a couple of things this week and I am feeling really good about it. He is not only helping my Crohn's, but with all the issues surrounding my disease. I am really enjoying a little "therapy"..feels good to be human! :)
I also wanted to add that I did not feel well at all on Sunday. After eating gluten my body was seriously upset with me. On Sunday I was sick at night and Monday I barely ate. I think I will be staying far away from the big G!
On Sunday night, when I had a little appetite, I made some more of "Gena's Soft Serve" I just can't get enough of this stuff. This time I added cacao nibs for a little crunch. I also blended in some coconut butter, YUM!
Tuesday morning I was back to feeling great again, I couldn't wait for my big green smoothie! This one has Thai coconut meat and water (need those electrolytes), E3Live, Banana, Papaya, Mango, Bee Pollen, Chia seeds and Green powder. How could I not feel better after this sunny smoothie?
Yesterday afternoon I made a BIG green juice for lunch. I was feeling the need for something strong. This was collards, cucumbers, lemon and apple. Heavy on the collards! I drank down this big mug slowly. Felt good to get my greens in!
For dinner I made a Buddha Bowl-Ala-Kris Carr. This one had a mixture of brown rice, millet and quinoa. I stirred in some raw veggies: kale, peppers, onion and avocado, and let them wilt a little from the heat of the grains. This was so satisfying, a perfect high raw meal!
Today I am going back to my doctor (he wants me to come twice a week, to speed up the process). I am looking forward to it. I always feel amazing afterwards, like a big weight has been lifting off my shoulders. Have a lovely day! 
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CACAO NIBS IN THE SOFT SERVE?!?!??! Okay, best idea ever - you rock.
Best of luck at the doctor, dear Lauren!!
Aw, I'm sorry you felt lousy honey! Glad you're back on track and eating your soft serve :)
HEy lady!! I just made a wonderful chocolate banana malt (all raw all vegan) for my bday Lunch/dessert haha. Totally feeling the banana softserve.. I just wanted to ask you what your syptoms of for Crohns disease. I am having major digestion problems and I would like to figure it out. Email me if you want/have time brennynicole at hotmail dot com. I would love to figure out what is going on with me!! I used to be a raw foodist and I STILL had issues, so I have no idea what it up. Thanks!
such awesome news all around on your doctor visit, Lauren! w00t! i remember when i went to cognitive behavior therapy a few years back for some serious anxiety, stress, and anger issues i was working though – totally helped me out! having someone to listen to you and help suss out what’s going on = the best! i’m sorry you felt crappy on sunday. there must have been gluten in something i had yesterday because my stomach wasn’t happy with me either! it amazes me the effects gluten has one some people! i’m with you on staying gluten-free, fo ‘sho! oh man, i totally forgot about gena’s soft serve! how could i?!?! thanks for the tasty reminder! coconut butter + cacao nibs = one tasty bowl of yum! mmmmmmmm! i love a big ‘ol green smoothie, a giant juice, and a deeeelicious buddha bowl! sweet awesomeness! yay! have fun at your appointment, Lauren! get that stuff off of your chest, girl! :) w00t!
Hey there,
Happy to hear you are feeling better. What I had wanted to share further was simply the challenges I have with my clients trying to eat a high raw diet, or high anything diet with any condition. If they continue to experience symptoms, or flare-ups as the case may be, it is time to change the diet and the approach. You had mentioned that you eat a high raw, accept when you are not feeling so well and then it's the last thing you can handle. Trying a different approach altogether might be something to consider to avoid the bad days completely.
I am sorry if this is butting in where my advice is too much or too personal, but when I see photos of what people are eating and they talk about how they are feeling, it is hard not to. That's my job :)
Good for you! I'm glad you are feeling better. Just keep truckin' along!
Hello Love,
I just wanted to say that I feel like you are really onto something profound with this new doctor. I am very fascinated with the "therapy" part of what you'll be doing. I'd love to talk to you about it if you have the time.
Your blog is so gorgeous....just like you!
love your beer mug of green juice!
Oh Man!! I'm so sorry you were feeling upset on Sunday from the Gluten. That does not sound like good times. If it makes ya feel any better, I was really sick on Monday from eating raunchy fast food and cheap hot dog meat. Let's just say I wasn't in the position of making good judgement!!
Oh well, ya live and ya learn!!
That banana ice cream sounds so good. I don't know why I haven't tried it yet!!!
Hurray for green juice too! Are collards bitter like kale though?!
Awesome din din too!! I wish I had some 'cado! I am dying to make guacamole with my juice pulp!!!
Glad the doc. is helping!!! Have a WONDERFUL Thursday lady!!! :)
P.s. That smoothie is so intriguing!!
I'm just delighted that you've found this doc and that you're seeing progress on all fronts — physical, mental, emotional.
I think too often allopathic medicine forgets that we are multi-faceted beings, and they just focus on the physical symptoms.
I have also worked closely with a naturopathic doc during my own journey this last year toward health and healing. The therapeutic component has been invaluable for me. As you alluded to, there are many issues surrounding our dis-eases, our relationship to food, and the way in which we nourish our bodies.
Only Love.
xo!
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