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A diagnosis of a chronic or serious illness is life altering. It is entirely normal in the days following to feel a bit numb, not to mention out of control, overwhelmed and lost. But your ability to get back a sense of equilibrium is critical to effectively managing your disease. As a practicing Internist and Rheumatologist for the past 35 years, Dr. Smith has observed that those who take immediate steps to get themselves organized to manage their illness, rather than the other way around, are the most successful.

A raw food diet is based on unprocessed and uncooked natural foods, known as “live” or “raw” food. Uncooked food makes up at least 75 percent of a raw foodist’s diet. People following this diet believe that the process of cooking food above 104 degrees Fahrenheit destroys important enzymes, nutrients and the “life force” inherent in foods. Raw foods preserve these vital nutrients and are easy for the body to digest. A raw food diet includes fresh and dried fruit, vegetables, seeds, sprouts, nuts, beans, grains and seaweed. Fermented and processed foods, like miso, raw soy sauce and raw nut butters, are also acceptable. Most raw foodists abstain from alcohol, caffeine and refined sugar. Some people may be vegan, not eating any animal products, and others may eat raw eggs and unpasteurized dairy products. There are many reasons why people choose a raw food diet.