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Barbara:
>Are you suggesting here that a body which is better nourished is less
>likely to give the relevant pain signals when there is a significant
>problem,
Yeah, I guess that might be the case. Especially with dental pain.
>or simply that problems are less likely to occur, or to be of a
>lesser intensity when they do?
Just that raw foods are no panacea for dental problems.
>My diet would probably be no more than about 30% fruit (by volume). Is that
>regarded as high?
No to me. Of course, if the rest of your diet is (by volume) 70% celery and
lettuce, your fruit intake as a % of calories consumed would be very high.
;)
Kirt:
>>If I were you, I would take any discomfort seriously
>>and have it taken care of promptly.
Stefan:
>>Teeth are a difficult issue even (if not more) under a raw regimen.
>>If there are frequent problems I would go for an examination always.
>>You've got no second set of teeth.
>Yes, I guess this is probably sound advice. But the reason for my
>hesitation in seeking conventional treatment is not some kind of idealistic
>stubbornness. It is simply that, if there is a possibility that my body may
>be able to deal with a minor problem on its own, then I feel I may
>interfere with that process and actually make the situation worse by
>accepting such treatment. However, I guess no-one really knows for sure.
The thing is that minor dental problems sometimes become major dental
problems. Perhaps dental problems have been "reversed" on raw diets, but I
sure hear more about rawist dental problems that about their dental
health...
Cheers,
Kirt
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