Tree Pose and Raw Milk Go Well Together
Yesterday, I posted about Melanie, a lady who has been very very sick with Lyme Disease for the past 4 years and how she is finally healing by embarking on a pastured, raw milk fast for the past 100+ days.
This story added to the positive excitement about what is going to start tomorrow – The Milk Cure 2012!
On March 1, 2012, Paula Jager, the Fitness Editor for this blog, my husband Richard, and myself will start the fast for 10 full days and many readers of this blog will be joining in (some have even started already)!
If you missed the post from last week, here are the rules for participation one more time:
The fast will start March 1, 2012 and run for 10 days, concluding at midnight on March 10, 2012.
The only thing you are to consume on this fast is pastured raw milk. Water and even herbal tea of course is fine too, but no other food or liquids but raw milk. Some folks plan to drink coffee also, but I would recommend against this as the fast would be highly beneficial for the adrenal glands particularly if a lot of rest is included during the 10 day period.
You will need anywhere from 2-5 quarts of raw milk per day per person depending on your current height and weight. If you are trying to lose weight, then drink less. If you don’t want to lose any weight, drink as much as you need to stay satisfied at all times.
Paula drank 3 – 3 1/2 quarts per day last year. She is 5’3″ and 117 lbs. Please read her 15 day diary from last year to prepare if you plan to join the challenge. What worked for Paula was a pint of raw milk every 2 hours or so which translates to approximately 2,000 calories per day (if your raw milk comes from jersey cows with tons of cream). If you drink raw milk from holstein cows, you probably should think about adding some additional raw cream to each glass. A cup or so every hour or even a few ounces every 30 minutes works fine too – just adjust the amount and timeframe as it works best for you.
Also, please read about The Milk Cure and how it was used to cure very sick patients at the Mayo Foundation by clicking here.
I plan to drink closer to a gallon a day. I am just shy of 5’7″ and 124 lbs. I do not want to lose any weight so am shooting for 2,500-3,000 calories per day.
Feel free to stop the fast at any time if you choose to join in and discover that it isn’t working for you.
This is not a contest. It is a group activity where each of us have our own personal goals and reasons for joining in. Your fast may last only 3 days. Others may keep right on rolling with it after midnight on March 10, 2012 arrives.
For those of you who have started already, feel free to update us on your progress in the comments section. I got all stocked up on raw milk yesterday so am ready to roll with everyone else as well as Paula and Richard tomorrow morning!
Sarah, The Healthy Home Economist
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That picture is not photoshopped by the way. I really did actually manage to balance a half gallon of raw milk on my head long enough for the picture to be taken. It really wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be .. hopefully the fast will be the same way as I am a little nervous to be honest
I was actually wondering about that when I saw the photo, lol! Kudos to you!
That’s awesome! I love the tree pose pic and the milk mustaches
My husband and I are trying out GAPS (we’re not able to commit 100% at this time). Do you think it would be a good idea for us to try the fast?
GAPS is a specific diet for healing the gut. The Milk Cure is for healing, cleansing and rejuvenation. You will have to assess your personal situation and see if this would fit.
By the way, I will be posting lots of lateral thinking type pictures of raw milk in various situations throughout the fast. I’ve got some pretty bizarre ideas. We’ll see how it all pans out! LOL Paula’s got some good ones too.
I started today. Just got our milk in at 9am. 10 gal. I am planning on a bit over a gallon per day. I have a bad coffee addiction, so I plan on having one cup for the first couple days and then cutting it completely. I had a question. Would you recommend I still take my FCLO? The only other thing I take is curcamin, I planned on not taking that during the 2 weeks. Your thoughts?
You know Rick, I’ve had second thoughts about my FLCO/BO. I said in the original The Milk Cure 2012 post that I would not be taking it, but I do think I will continue with my daily dose.
I am very interested to see how things go for you esp. with you cutting back on the coffee gradually. That is an awesome idea! I am so fortunate I never got into coffee. Neither of my parents ever drank any so it was never around the house growing up so it was not an idea in my mind to ever do it when I was an adult. Good thing for me as it would be entirely unsuitable for my constitution.
I do love my coffee… but I’ve been wanting to kick the habit for a while so no better time. I think I will keep my FCLO during the cleanse. Thanks for posting all of this and it was great that Paula did it and journaled how she felt. I was nervous about if I would feel like working out and I too do CrossFit so that was a great endorsement.
what is FLCO/BO?
I think Sarah put the L in the wrong place. FCLO/BO is fermented cod liver oil and butter oil.
oops I should say that it is a supplement that is great for over-all health but particularly great for strengthening your teeth, perhaps even healing them from cavities.
thanks Alexia
Renee, Fermented cod liver oil/Butter oil
You might try switching from coffee to a strong herbal tea. That’s how I got off coffee. I make my own chai type tea with black/green tea, ginger, lemon grass, pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, pau d’arco, maca. You can make any combination you like. I add honey and a splash of raw milk, and I do not miss coffee. I mix up a big jar full so I have it ready made for 2 weeks. Good luck.
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Dosen’t pasturization destroy beneficial bacteria and enzymes? Since it involves heat?
Yes, but she said pastured raw milk, not pasturized.
Pastured raw milk, not pasteurized!
oops.. I guess we were writing at the same time! lol
Sarah is talking about “Pastured” milk as in milk from grass fed cows. Raw/Real milk!
It really is unfortunate (and kind of ironic) that the words “pastured” and “pasteurized” are so similar! That’s why I like to use the term “pasture-raised” for clarity. Or “pasture-raised / grass-fed” so there’s no possible confusion and because most people know the term grass-fed while pasture-raised might be new for some people.
I am also ready!!! I had my last cup of coffee today. I am going to be also sipping some of the raw cream for my reflux throughout the milk fast when I get a pain. Excitement is in the air here!! I am nervous as well, but have a GREAT feeling on how this will help health issues.
I love you Mary Kate for your incredible courage. I am so praying you get some relief from your asthma.
I understand coffee has some good things in it ? No?
I’m bummed. I wanted to do this fast but our farmer is very short on milk right now and I don’t know when we can get some more. I’m on my last half gallon right now and waiting to hear from them.
Do it on your own timing then, Carol. I think this will probably become an annual tradition on this blog so you can do it next year with all of us again or do it as soon as you can get more milk.
Can’t wait to hear the testimonials. I would love to try this, but since my raw milk is 2 hours away, i need to time it right. I plan to try it this summer!
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I’m going to try this as soon as spring rolls into Michigan, so I can make sure the cows are feeding on green grass. I’m hoping to see a difference in my joint stiffness and dry skin.
I’m in!! I do have a question?? I raise dairy goats, I know some nutrients are not there like the cow? My cow is still too young! Next year!. I am no expert but, will this do for a milk fast? I am going for the cleanse and very much weight loss!! And yup! I’ts RAW!! All the dairies around me are drug happy, GMO worshippers! Yikes!
Thanks, Cari
Raw goat milk is fine. I plan for half the milk I drink on the fast to be raw goat milk. Raw cow in the morning and raw goat in the afternoon. Then whichever feels more appropriate in the evening. No magic to it but seems good for me since I drink both anyway with really no preference.
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One reader from Italy will be doing the fast with raw sheep milk!!!!
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i’m in!!!
I am going to do this with you guys, Sara, don’t know if I can hang for 10 days, but am excited to show people the nutrient wealth of raw milk. All my vegetarian and raw friends are “supportive” but use this word, “interesting….” lol! I luckily have a store that sells raw milk from their own dairy about 9 miles from my home.
I was just searching for raw milk in MD. Still no luck. Organic milk at $7 a gallon is NOT easy on the pocket!!! I have Lyme’s and love milk- drink it continually, but found my condition improving with avocados- an excellent superfood- while still drinking milk.
Just wanted you to know that you cannot get raw milk in MD. You have to go into Pennsylvania. You could also possibly a cow share in VA. Good luck in your quest.
I would LOVE to start the fast tomorrow, but get gas and light bloating from drinking milk, and we only buy raw, but not from other dairy products like butter and raw milk cheeses. Yougurt is OK also if I eat it in small amounts. I was wondering if this meant that I was lactose intolerant, or if maybe I might be experiencing some sort of “cleansing” affect. Any ideas?
Perhaps you could try the fast for a day with raw kefir and play it by ear. Most of the lactose is gone from raw kefir at that point.
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Wish I could do this . I was raised on a dairy farm and sure miss my raw milk. I now live in a state were the best I can do is organic pastured milk but pasteurized.
I’ve always believed in raw milk but I recently read about the benefits and realized that my health started it’s way down when I left the farm and went to college, even though I continued to drink whole milk; it was pasteurized
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Looking forward to monitoring your progress!
Sorry I’m not going with you on this journey
If I wasn’t breastfeeding, I’d try this just for a rest to my system and some weight loss.
Can this be done with raw pastured goat’s milk?
YES … I will be drinking raw goat during the fast as well as raw cow.
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I’d like to know where I can get raw milk…I live in Tampa Florida….thanks
Jim, check out realmilk.com. It’s a fantastic resource for finding raw, pasture-raised milk.
I would so love to do this but alas raw milk is 12.00/gallon here
It’s $14.50 a gallon for me, but I am still going to do it–can you figure into your grocery budget the fact that you won’t be buying any other food? And then once the fast ends, do frugal whole foods for the rest of the month like grains and beans?
It’s $17 a gallon for me!
Not sure if my farmer can supply me with a gallon a day. I will ask her tomorrow as I’m interested in trying this raw milk “feast” – that is the proper term.
I’m interested in how you feel and what your results are! Thinking about giving this a try.
Would love to do this but live in WI and there is no raw milk around here and we dont have the property to get a milk cow for ourselves
@Terrie I don’t know if I’ll make it the full 10 days either. I’m going to take it a day at a time and see how it goes.
@Kenny Sorry you won’t be joining us Kenny. Maybe next year!
Good luck! I did it for seven weeks 2 years ago and I felt great doing the milk cure. It makes my hair thicker, my body and skin feels so much better from doing the milk cure.
i’d love to…but im nursing….next year maybe??
I’m going to do this, but have to wait until after the 10th. My friends think I’m crazy. But then, they think I’m crazy when I talk about kifer and fermented veggies, too. LOL I’ll be watching! Good luck!
I may actually do this. I have 3 dairy goats )2 of which are producing). Hummmm….been wanting to try since Paula did it, but was nursing almost exclusively then….but baby is now 17 mo and only nurses twice a day. Hummmm.
Started my milk fast this morning. Since I’m careful not to heat my yogurt-making milk to more than 110, can yogurt be eaten in place of drinking milk during part of the fast? Seems the enzymes would still be what they should.
Should be ok. Just make sure you’re taking in enough calories.
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or better yet, order a mesophillic (room temp) yogurt type culture. I haven’t tried them but I was reading about them yesterday when I ordered some water kefir.
I love the idea of mesophilic cultures .. three cheers for skipping the heating step! viili is one example.
http://www.culturesforhealth.com/index.php
I so want another affordable raw milk source
we currently frink milk from a local small dairy that is low pasteurized but not homog. and is from pastured cows rather than grain fed wonder if there might be some benefits from drinking that for 10 days…..
I am pregnant, so I can’t join in, but it is something I may do in the future.
I am in and stocked! As I read other comments, I feel so lucky and grateful to have a place very close by that sells raw milk from Organic Pastures (I live in southern california). I wish everyone could have the same access. How can we make that happen? What is the best way for us to journal and document this so that it can possibly be collected and used as a – study?
I’m doing this while I’m in graduate classes all weekend… should be interesting. But, I am really looking forward to it. Craving it.
all the best to everyone…
Lisa, I live in SoCal too, and had the exact same thought. I just have to stop by the store and buy more milk. We are so lucky!
I have to admit this sparked my interest when Paula did it earlier. I can’t give this a shot this time around, because I won’t have access to enough raw milk for another month or so, but I’m considering trying it on my own later. I was wondering what your thoughts were about trying this diet if you have suspected gall bladder issues? It seems to me like the large amount of fat in the milk might overload the gall bladder.
Definitely check with your holistic doctor about this first.
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Further, Raw Goats Milk has even more healing and health benefits. They are the same size as us, and their milk is much more easily digestible. Raw Goats milk is also a wonderful supplement for Mother’s Milk for our babies:)
****There are some things missing in Goats milk for our babies!**** I have raised 2 of my children on alternative formula’s – one made with Goat’s milk and one made with Cow’s milk. Please, if anyone is thinking of raising their baby on an alternative formula, make sure you read up on it on the WAPF website! It is CRUCIAL that it be done correctly! Goat milk by itself is NOT a replacement for Mother’s milk!
I really need some help with this info. What is the WAPF website?
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I will be starting this along with my daughter-in-law on Saturday, AFTER my sister’s birthday party. It will be fun to trail behind you two days and see what’s happening to you all! I do want to lose a few stubborn pounds, so I think 1200 calories will be my initial goal, or 8 cups a day. If I get too hungry I will add more. I also plan to hang on to my coffee with cream from my raw milk for the first couple of days, easing that off more slowly. I hope I will want to go beyond 10 days to get past detox and into some benefits. We’ll see! I love the idea of being nourished and fasting at the same time. I simply have not been able to stomach the idea of any other fasts.
Just how much could I drink if I want to lose weight? I’m 5’3 and weigh 155. My raw milk supply isn’t super creamy on top
@Euro – where in MD are you? The Family Cow in Chambersburg, PA has many drop points close to MD border. I go every two weeks to State Line, PA to pick up my milk.
im curious to know about this cleanse & breastfeeding. i am currently 8months along so i of course want to wait until after the baby but would this be something that is safe to do while breastfeeding or should i wait until breastfeeding is finished? thanks!! i love raw milk & i am so thankful to have access even if its only once a month.
Do not do this while breastfeeding.
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i thought not. thanks.
what about while nursing a 2 year old? he only nurses to nap and sleep
I am ready to go! I’m having dinner out with my sisters tonight as a last hurrah! Since I’ve done this before, I’m a bit nervous because I know how hard it will be…but I’m ready to detox and heal my body!
You lucky people. Can’t get it where I live…
Some might find me weird (my family certainly does!) but I LOVE to eat Kerrygold butter straight off the knife. I figure if my body is craving it (several times a day) then it must need it. Do you think this would be okay? And, crazy as it sounds, when I drink milk I always crave some sea salt — is that acceptable?? Thanks for your help! Count me in.
I like butter off the knife, too
Sometimes, I purposefully get more than I need, just so I can lick the rest off!
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Elaine, listen to what you need and do what you have to do to feel most comfortable. This is not a rigid set of rules but rather a flexible framework for you to figure out as you go along.
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ahahaha – Busted! You caught me being a perfectionist
I rarely take the plunge with diets, etc. b/c I do have such perfectionist tendencies but this really speaks to me and I just wanted it to have the maximum benefit. I’m sure I’ll be more successful if I can nibble a bite or two of butter each day. Thanks!
I KNEW I wasn’t the only one who did that!
This is very interesting in my personal case. I have a 3 month of old with seborrheic dermatitis on scalp and face. I figured Id wait until it cleared on its own but I took her to the pediatrician to see what they would recommend. They said to stay away from milk and milk products. I thought Id just ignore it since I drink raw milk and homemade yoghurt anyway. But then I asked my uncle, who is also a pediatrician so he said to try it just for 10 days, he said I would notice clearing of the baby´s skin right away. So, I decided I would quit milk for ten days. Just yesterday I got your post on the raw milk cure and I was so shocked about the benefits they had with that diet. So, I decided again, I would try March 1st my no dairy diet for 10 days and if that doesn’t work, on day 11 I will start my nothing but milk diet for 30.
And just today you go and post you are all on the raw milk diet for ten days, what a coincidence in my life.
Either way, I have to try both. I know I have GAPS issues but I am not ready for the full detox plan yet, I plan on doing that when my baby turns 5 or 6 months and I will start her on solids in the WAPF recommendations and GAPS recommendations.
Hopefully if anybody is interested I can share my results again in ten days when we hear all of your results.
Lily
Interested to hear your results!
I thought it was stated earlier that one should NOT do this fast while nursing. If you detoxify while nursing, the toxins might end up in the breast milk, presumably. But I do not really know what to advise. It seems that milk that bothers nursing babies is the pasteurized milk, so maybe just adding raw milk o your nourishing diet would help, and staying off pasteurized homogenized products?
I started the milk cleanse on Monday. Everything has been going fine, I’m not fatigued and my energy levels have been stable. The only thing I wish I didn’t have is the strong desire to eat a salad and steak. No other cravings not even for coffee. I’ve also been sleeping good. I have been consuming a little over half a gallon every day (I do want to lose a little weight) but I haven’t allowed myself to feel starved so that amount must be good for me right now.
That’s so funny, Andrea… I started last Friday and I, too, have been craving steak and a salad… nothing else is remotely tempting! I started with a gallon and eased back to 3 qts, which seems to be good for now.
I am very excited to read the posts as you guys do the cure!
Since I need to lose weight, I’m planning to take in between 1200 and 1500 calories. I think this would be two to three quarts a day. Do you think this is alright? I read somewhere that if you need to lose weight, you might want to dip some of the cream off the top of the milk before drinking.
I don’t know about you, but in my experience, the more raw cream I eat, the more weight I lose!
Really? You are giving me hope. I’m not doing the fast now, but I’m happy to add raw cream to my diet! : )
We don’t have access to raw milk where we live but just found low pasturized, grass pastured milk from cows. We all hated milk and now my husband and I and our 6 year old can’t stop drinking it. I am very much looking forward to trying raw milk. We will be in the Destin, FL area in a few weeks and I was wondering if anybody knew a place around there that sold raw milk.
Thanks and I love this blog! It has taught me so much!
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I’ll love to do it, but the solely fact that a raw milk gallon cost me $16 deter me. I also have another concern, if you can help me determine the reason it would very helpful. We drink raw milk in the morning about a cup and half (12 ounces) and that’s it, but if I dare to take more than that, it will give me loose stools, which is not very pleasant. What do you think would be the cause for this?
I started my fast this morning- I was so excited! I am just now sipping on my third pint, and I’m not sure how much more I can drink today… I assume the amount consumed depends on the person, but it looks like I will only take about 2 1/2 quarts per day. I am 5’7″ and 128lbs. I’ll try to increase the amount if I end up losing weight
So far, so good!
I am going to join in with you all! I had gestational diabetes and am bordeline diabetic, but control it with diet. I’m excited to see how my blood sugar does on this fast. Sarah, I’m like you in that I don’t want to loose any weight (could actually gain a little bit), so I’m going to take it day by day as well. This should be interesting! My 2 year old adores his raw milk, and I always feel good when he refuses other foods, knowing that he is getting complete nutrition with the milk!
I am going to start a day later than the rest of you because with a cow lease, I have to wait for the delivery on the weekend. Also, I can only get my hands on 5 gallons of milk in the next 10 days. I always freeze milk for emergencies so I have some to take out of the freezer to start on Fri. I decided to order some goat’s milk to use if the 1/2 gallon a day isn’t enough. I’ve never had goat’s milk but now is a good time to try it. Since this will be a yearly event, I’ll be sure to stock up for next years fast. I also have a gallon of clabbered milk in the fridge now but I don’t think I’ll be able to drink that without blending it with fruit! By the way, I can get camel milk. My farmer told me people come from miles away for it. They are giving it to kids with autism. I don’t know anything else about it…cost, or taste. But it seems odd that we can’t get cow’s milk and yet there are camels around. LOL. My farmer isn’t the camel raising farmer but a neighboring farm to his so he didn’t know a whole lot about it, only that he’ll bring it if I want to try it. I think I’ll try the goat’s first. I’m excited about this. I might have a benefit of starting a day late. I’ll be able to read the blog and know what to expect. Good luck to all
can anyone suggest where I can get raw milk….I’m in Tampa Florida thanks
Most states require a cow lease to buy raw milk. I believe Fl is one of those states. You’ll have to check into that and maybe do this at a later date.
In Florida, raw milk is sold for pets only. No cow shares. Realmilk.com is the place to go to find sources.
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Oh, one more thing. I drink my water in the form of water kefir. I sip on that all day long and actually drink very little regular water. Can I drink this on the fast?
You won’t need much in the way of other liquids on The Milk Cure but do what makes you most comfortable.
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I started the raw milk at lunch today. I am going to blog about it as well. That should give me incentive to stick with it and to go on to lose more weight over the spring & summer!
Wish all you all Success!
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I was planning on starting the end of March(the grass isn’t growing in the NW quite yet), but I’m still breastfeeding and I saw a couple moms said they’re not doing it while bfing… Why is that?
Brittany – I was thinking about that too. Maybe March 1 is the right time to do a milk fast when you live in Florida! But in the Pacific North West, we are still feeding the goats hay! No green growing grass to be seen. Maybe on April 1st? or May 1st? It would be fun to do it as a group! but we will have to wait!
I saw your picture and cracked up!
SO excited for the fast, but also nervous and facing some opposition. My husband thinks I should start off with a shorter time period, so we’ll see! The hardest part will be drinking milk when we have dinner with friends, which will happen three times during the fast. I’m sure they will think I am crazy, and I hate being the high-maintenance guest.
OH that is soooo me! I’m always the odd man out . I eat gluten free and no meat. Among other things . I know just how you feel! But you can do it. I take my own water and food into restaurants ….i don’t do chlorine in my water…..and I get looks but if anyone should ask, I’d simply say ‘I’m on a special diet’. Good luck to you!
Hi there-Well I am in from Queensland Australia. Just wondering do we still take our cod liver oil and butter oil?
My crazy already thinks I am crazy so why would it matter me doing one more crazy thing-I am actually excited to see how my body does on just raw milk
Hi Lara, I’m from Queensland too – north side of Brisbane. I know Queensland is big, but are you near me by any chance? Where do you get your raw milk? I’d really love to start the fast today but don’t have access to enough milk (the organic store hasn’t had much of a supply lately due to all the rain). I’m in the process of buying a herdshare, so I will start when I have enough milk….can’t wait! Jennie
I meant to say my family and friends already think I am crazy-sorry for the typo
I’m just finishing up day 3, having started on Monday. I am 5’2″ and started out at about 110 lbs and I’m drinking 2.5 quarts per day. I seem to be losing a little weight, maybe a half pound per day? I haven’t been too hungry but do really miss eating. I want a fat sandwich!
It was soooo hard today when I made my kids a delicious dinner and couldn’t eat any of it. That’s the hardest part for me- I’m not hungry, I just want to eat.
I am very grateful that I don’t have to prepare food for anyone else while doing this. It would break me for sure. I have a hard enough time administering my dog’s medication with peanut butter without taking a spoonful for myself.
I am interested in doing this too, but I seem to not be able to keep my raw milk much past day 5…….is this normal? The milk and the cream won’t keep for a week for me. Any tips on how to handle that?
Our raw milk is great even on day 8 (if it hasn’t been drunk yet which is rare!). I would say to buy enough for the entire time, and just freeze what wont stay fresh in the fridge. Freezing is fine with raw milk. We used to buy 28 half gallons of raw goat milk and freeze it for baby formula as we had to drive 2 hours across state lines to buy.
I am so excited about this 10 day fast, my husband is going to do it as well and that really encourages me. I know it will be very beneficial for both of us. I just like to thank you Sarah for being such an inspiration.
I’m in! I was about to start a short juice fast to cleanse and welcome in spring when I read about this. I love my raw milk and don’t naturally love my fresh pressed green veggie juices, so the switch was a no-brainer. Our milk comes at $17 a gallon though so I’m really praying I see some benefit from this! I will be feeding our family a lot of beans this month maybe…..
I have a question though….I am hypothyroid and am on some things for that. My naturopath hasn’t gotten back to me as to whether I should continue on all of it or not. I’m taking Armour Thyroid, Adrenal Cortex, Thyroid Support Complex. I’m also anemic and have been taking Ferrasorb for that. I’ve read that the milk cure can help with anemia, correct? What about Hypothyroidism?
I have asthma as well, and have been taking ACV with raw local honey/water every day to keep that in check. What would the Mayo Clinic say about ACV on the milk cure, you think?
My gut says to stay on the Armour Thyroid, Adrenal Cortex and Thyroid Support Complex, but I’m leaning towards stopping the Ferrasorb (calcium blocks absorption of iron plus I have to take it with a big meal) and the ACV (I’d like to see if the milk cure takes care of the asthma on its own). I know in the end I need to consult with my naturopath, but do you have any thoughts on it?
I am also considering the enema’s daily as in the original Milk Cure. Never done one before and am a little afraid of it. Any good advice for that or good links on instructions?
I have severe seasonal allergies as well and take a generic allergy pill every night. I’m assuming I should stop that too and just deal with the ‘river of tears’ from my eyes, sneezing, dripping nose, etc…..???
Gosh, I know someone’s gonna read this and tell me to do GAPS!
If only it weren’t so mysterious and scary, daunting, overwhelming, etc…. with 3 kids and a husband to care for!
Sarah – Is this something that can be done while working or going to school or do we need to take time for more rest during the milk fast?
I’ve ordered my milk for pickup next Thursday. I read both of the early books on the subject the other day (Macfadden’s and Porter’s). I plan on doing a liquid fast next Thursday (the 8th) as recommended by both books (which will probably be the hardest part of the whole thing) and then starting the cure on March 9th. I’m going to start with a gallon a day and monitor to see whether I am losing or gaining (I’d like to lose, but don’t want to start off with too little). If I need to, I’ll drop it down to 3 quarts in a day. I plan on drinking every half hour for the first few days and then once an hour.
I’m hoping for a few things: kick-starting my weight loss, helping to heal my digestive tract after dealing with a number of glutenings last year and just a general rejuvenation.
Can you tell I’m excited to do this? I’ll be blogging about this starting on March 6th and then continuing every few days at http://healthyfoodnaturally.com.
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I can’t believe I’m already on day 7! I feel great… I was a bit more tired than usual days 2 and 3, but was able to take naps and by Monday, I had a ton of energy. I have quite a bit of weight to lose, but started with a gallon a day and still lost about 4 1/2 lbs the first four days. Now I’ve backed off to about 3 qts, and that feels good for now. Fasting has always been an anxiety-inducing idea for me, but this has caused none of it. Honestly, I think I’m the least stressed about food/eating/not eating that I’ve been since I started dieting at 10 or 11. I’m praying for healing for my heart and mind as well as my body during this time of fasting. Amazingly, the only things I’ve had any real cravings or hunger for are steak and veggies… sweets (my normal constant craving) don’t even sound good.
That’s awesome Britney! And it sounds like you’re right on track with the amounts. I’m thinking that because the milk is such a perfect food with an excellent balance of protein, fat and carbs that it’s helped stabilize your blood sugar, thus the reduction in cravings/stress. That was the first thing I noticed when I initially changed my nutrition years ago. And I will most definitely have a steak and salad when I’m done–those are some of my favorite foods too! Good luck with your continued progress and please keep us posted.
Paula\’s last post: February 29, 2012
started this morning, the feast is combined w/prayer for V. Herschberger and the raw milk freedom riders. I had some raw kefir at noon and some wamed, not hot w/ a little herbal tea in it later as well as just regular milk. I am going to a wedding on Saturday and not sure if I can hold out, but I will take it as it comes. I put milk in a thermos when I go somewhere so if I meet w/people and it involves food, so i am prepared. I am in SD but felt it was important to do this now because of the Herschberger case. I feel so lucky to get organic/raw milk for $4/gallon after reading what it costs some of you in other places.
Sarah, Iove that picture! My computer was down and I just got to read everyone’s comments. Day 1 here, it’s almost 7 and I am sipping cup # 12 while I type. I seem to need a little more milk than I did last year. I am drinking 2 cups at a pop and going by hunger.
Great picture, Sarah, you are so cute!
Started this morning and feeling pretty good, a little hungry, but I have been on a low carb/high fat eating plan the last few months and this is a lot more carbs than I normally eat. I still have 20+ pounds I would like to lose so am trying to keep to just 2 quarts a day. Hope to lose some weight along with the benefits of the cleanse.
Am excited to go on this journey with you all and to make a statement about the wonders of raw milk. We are so lucky to have unlimited access to raw milk in my community in Washington state.
Day 1 is coming to a close….have averaged about 12-16 oz every 1.5-2 hours today. Hubby is following as well. Having a bit of a head ache tonight (no coffee, spring allergies? both?) and horrible bad breath. Anyone else experiencing this?
We let the kids go to the Houston Rodeo and Concert tonight- so no yummy smells or dinner/dishes to contend with (YAY….!) That would have been a tough one–not because of hunger, just habit and smells. So, a few more delicious glasses (my dedicated mason jar) a nice evening walk, an epsom salt bath and a good nights sleep. Good luck to everyone….off to update my blog about it. Oh, and to those individuals who do not have the rights and freedom to buy fresh raw milk like we can in Texas—I am so sorry! Lets keep up the fight for RAW Milk
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I’m in Austin, Melissa… curious what you’re paying in Houston. For me, I can drive out to a farm (closest that I’m aware of are all over an hour from me) and pay $5-6 or get it in town for $8-10.
hello! So I’m on day two, I seem to do better with raw milk kefir so I’ve been drinking that. I weighed myself yesterday afternoon and as of this morning I’ve lost 5 lbs! It would be easier if I didn’t have to cook but I hope I can make it!
Is soreness a typical response to the milk cure? I’m on day 5 today and for the last few days my entire back has been aching and as time passes it seems like it’s shifting to just my lower back and sacrum area. It could be a result of visiting my physical therapist on Monday but usually I don’t ache this long from his treatments.
Sarah…..I am 28 weeks pregnant with my 6th child. I have been struggling with adrenal fatigue for the past year or more, caused from a toxic pesticide exposure 3 years ago. My question is…..can I do this raw milk fast while pg and will it help heal my adrenals the rest of the way? I am still struggling with fatigue and low blood sugar most days. But have come a long way with many of the other symptoms that I was experiencing from the adrenal fatigue. I would love to try this and am set to pick up my first order of raw milk on Tuesday of this week. Any advice would be appreciated!! Love all your articles…..:)
As far as I know, any kind of fasting or detoxifying while pregnant (or nursing) is contraindicated, as the toxins you release from fat stores could go into your developing baby. But I would consult with your natural doctor. I can’t imagine there would be a way to detoxify and not have it go through the placenta (or breastmilk, in the case of nursing).
This is difficult for people w/ herdshares. I was in Tx where you can buy what you want when the supply is there and the supply was always there at our last farm… Now, we have herdshares and we do not know how to do this w/o that freedom. Do you have any suggestions?
Is there a benefit from this if I can only do 3-4 days? It’s really all the milk I can afford, but would really like to try!
Thanks!
SO I just read this today – how is it going for everyone?
I am trying to switch my familt over to raw dairy products and I have found a farm that will deliver to my area once a month. I live in Chicago and not near any farms. my question is how do you keep a fresh supply of raw milk, yogurt and cheese if you can only find delivery once a month? Thanks!
Hi Sarah, I have some sort of digestive blockage, so have been living on raw milk; herbal teas, room-temp. water, and a few supplements including probiotics, for about 2 1/2 weeks. I did try eating a meal, and ended up having a horrid night of it, however a boiled egg now and then hasn’t seemed to add to issues–have had maybe 5 during this time. [so not complete blockage] Going today to get bones to make broth, but I think having raw milk for my ‘meals’ has been great–I feel full and not hungry most of the time. [going to see ND today finally, since my issue isn't seeming to change. ]
ps. I have enjoyed your videos and blog for a while now. You make things so simple, and easy to understand. Thank you!
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