Kathryn wrote:

"Well, the detox phenomena is very visible in some animals when they go on a
species appropriate diet.  The rawdiet list for dogs cites some good
examples.  When dogs go through detox they often have diarrhea, skin
eruptions, eye mucus, etc."

I, too, am skeptical of the detox phenomenon. I would suggest that the
symptoms sometimes mentioned are more associated with the stress associated
with change. Stress lowers immunity and permits underlying conditions to
flourish. I have yet to see any scientific evidence of toxins escaping from
the body in such ways.

Hank

>From: KATHRYN P ROSENTHAL <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: Paleolithic Eating Support List <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: [P-F] Detoxing symptoms
>Date: Fri, 1 Oct 1999 14:57:53 -0400
>
>Richard wrote:
> >I'm not very convinced about the concept of "detoxifying" symptoms,
>
>Well, the detox phenomena is very visible in some animals when they go on a
>species appropriate diet.  The rawdiet list for dogs cites some good
>examples.  When dogs go through detox they often have diarrhea, skin
>eruptions, eye mucus, etc.  My dog had
>a lot of gook in the corners of her eyes all her adult life (8 yrs. on
>kibble).  When she went "raw" she developed bumps on her neck and back that
>burst (I'll spare you the details) and diarrhea that continued on and off
>for about three months along with an increase in eye gook.  As soon as she
>adjusted to raw the bumps and diarrhea disappeared as well as the
>ever-present eye gook.  I think her body was releasing toxins any way it
>could.  Now, for the first time in her life, she is truly healthy; her coat
>is beautiful and her eyes are clear and bright.
>
>My cat had a similar experience while on cat food:  she licked her tummy
>and
>legs until they were hairless.  Boy, did she ever look wierd!  When she
>went
>raw the licking became even worse for a few weeks, then the hair grew back
>in and stayed in.  She now has a beautiful coat and appears in perfect
>health.
>
> >First was cravings for high carb foods such as bread and such.  After a
>while the cravings went away.
>
>Exactly what happened to me.  Sugar cravings stopped after the 1st three
>months.
>K.
>
>

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