No Meat Macrobiotic Diet Helps Woman Lose 50 Pounds, No Longer Has Medical Complications

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Growing up, Susan faced a series of health complications that would leave most people frustrated and ready to give up hope. In addition to severe allergies and arthritis, she suffered from migraines, IBS and plantar fasciitis. Her relatives and so-called friends teased her about her acne, calling her, “pizza face.” Adding to all of this was the fact that she was 50 pounds overweight. The combination of ailments led to the formation of a tumor in her back and the need for her to use crutches.

However, today, Susan is free of these health issues. She’s 50 pounds lighter, no longer has a tumor, has a clearer complexion and is vibrant. She credits her decision to eating a macrobiotic diet, which is rich in whole, living foods, as the reason behind her overcoming these challenges. Furthermore, her determination to ignore doctors also contributed to her health improvements.

She recalls growing up in a house filled with medicine bottles thinking she’d “do whatever it takes to live a life of not taking pills.” She also recalls doctors brushing off her ailments with dismissive and even belittling comments. However, even though she was a registered nurse and trained in traditional methods, she knew better. “Something inside of me always believed in the more natural route.”

Thus, her health quest went in full swing.

Taking a Cue from Animals for Better Health

Susan worked with Arnold Kauffman of Arnold’s Way, delving into a raw food and wellness. Not only did she learn how powerful healthier foods and overall choices can be, but she spoke at one of his events, sharing her encouraging story.

While working together, he mentioned a book by Dr. George Schaller called Year of the Gorilla. (affiliate link)

Kauffman, and now Susan, feel that in addition to outlining the plight of the gorilla, the book conveys a simple principle that humans should embrace: gorillas don’t eat meat. They don’t even eat insects or mice. Yet they, like most animals in the wild, live a full and healthy life right up until they die. Why shouldn’t people do the same? Wouldn’t it make sense that humans should follow suit?

Susan says that eliminating fast and processed foods is an important factor in obtaining better health. She also advises people who want to lose weight and cure ailments through a macrobiotic diet to start slow. “Ease into it gradually to allow the body to detox.” This way, she says people will remain encouraged to stick with the diet and get used to the changes in their body as toxins are shed.

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Antonia
A science enthusiast with a keen interest in health nutrition, Antonia has been intensely researching various dieting routines for several years now, weighing their highs and their lows, to bring readers the most interesting info and news in the field. While she is very excited about a high raw diet, she likes to keep a fair and balanced approach towards non-raw methods of food preparation as well. (http://www.rawfoodhealthwatch.com/)