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From:	Jennie (116.237.73.127)
Subject:	blurred vision?
Date:	November 7, 2009 at 9:27 pm PST

Hi,

Has anyone experienced vision problems on 811? Recently I've noticed blurred vision (hard to focus) issues after my sweet fruit meals. So I did a search online, and saw this article about the negative impact of fruitarianism. Take a look, and lemmie know your thoughts?

"A. Fruitarianism and Natural Hygiene

1. Dental problems: severe erosion of tooth enamel (enamel hypoplasia) - caused by consumption of excessive amounts of acidic fruit like citrus, pineapples, kiwi - may be caused by acid reflux, due to overconsumption of sweet fruit, esp. dried fruit/dates; common in sugar addiction - very similar to dental damage encountered in bulimia (an eating disorder) - if damage already done, see your Dentist for restorative work: bondings, veneers, crowns, etc. - prevention is better than repair! Limit acid fruit, always brush with baking soda and floss after eating acid fruit, do something about acid reflux/sugar addiction. Have your teeth checked by your Dentist for enamel erosion.

2. Sugar Addiction: Sugar Highs, and Sugar Blues - serious problem in fruitarianism, as modern hybrid fruit contains UNnaturally high levels of sugar, and some fruitarians claim that 100% fruit (hybrid sweet fruit, not the sour, fibrous, wild fruit!) is the "ideal" diet - a physical addiction, but it has mental effects: highs like a stimulant drug, followed by depression, with accompanying psychological dependency - excess sugar can produce symptoms similar to those found in diabetes and hypoglycemia: excess urination and thirst, mood swings, fatigue, temporarily blurred vision, pains in extremities, etc. (Good idea to see a health professional if these symptoms persist.) - the traditional antidote for excess sugar is to eat bitter foods: bitter greens (endive, escarole, dandelion, wild greens like the thistle family), bitter melon, turmeric, or bitter herbs. Eat some of these regularly - daily. - see Ayurvedic practicioner, OMD, or Western herbalist and get herbal anti- diabetes program - overeating of sugar is clear evidence that your diet is not psychologically satisfying, in the long run. Make appropriate dietary changes and address underlying psychological factors via mindful eating and meditation/spiritual practice.

3. I was a fruitarian for year(s), and now my digestive system is extremely weak; I eat food but have real difficulty digesting it. Help! An alternate, but equal form of this question: I was a fruitarian for year(s), and now I find that I cannot digest raw protein foods like seeds & nuts. Help! - very common complaint among former fruitarians - see increasing digestive fire section, (above); hatha yoga can be very helpful in this situation - use of tonic herbs is suggested here; the Ayurvedic herbal blend, triphala churna, is a truly excellent tonic.

4. Mental Problems - common, as former fruitarians openly admit. Those who are currently fruitarians are often less candid. Natural Hygiene is subject to many of the same problems - see mental problems section."

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