Taking Medication (November 28, 2011)
Q: For the Community Q & A: Ana, I hope you can answer this and hopefully others will benefit too. I have been wondering a long while what my approach should be towards pain relief medications. For example whilst these substances are obviously not ideal, for someone who is not yet optimally “clean”, what happens if I get a ...
Fibroids (November 7, 2011)
Q: Hi Ana, I wondered if you have known anyone who has followed D4W and been able to have the fibroids reduce in size or be eliminated? Are there certain foods one should not be eating? I am committed to doing whatever it takes to improve health. Thanks for any advise you can provide. Emily A: Hi Emily, Thank ...
TOOLS OF THE TRADE (October 24, 2011)
Q: Dear Natalia Rose Institute, How do I use bentonite clay? I have heard it is a detoxifyer, should I take it every day? Thank you, Rebekah A: The Tools of the Trade We do not recommend the use of supplements. They address health in an allopathic way, where putting something in to a toxic system is an attempt to ...
Coffee (September 26, 2011)
Q: Dear Ana, Every morning I keep trying to give up my coffee and I just can’t seem to go through the whole day without caving in and having one small cup. How bad is coffee? Is it keeping me from moving forward with detoxification? Thanks, Marley A: Hi Marley, Thank you for your email. Here are the facts about coffee: 1. It ...
Green Juice versus Green Smoothies (September 14, 2011)
Q: Dear Ana, I have read that green smoothies are very beneficial in a raw food lifestyle. Is it okay to substitute a green smoothie for a green juice in the morning? Thank you, Sherry A: Hi Sherry, Thank you for your question. There is a lot of confusion about green smoothies versus green juice. A green juice is a raw vegetable juice ...
How to Find a Good Colon-Hydrotherapist (September 12, 2011)
Q: Dear Natalia Rose Institute, Can you please tell me how to find a good place to get colonics in my area? I don’t know what I am looking for because I have never had one before. Is there anyone you can recommend near me? Sincerely, Annie A: Dear Annie, Thank you for your email. All of the Colon-Hydrotherapists that we ...
Scalp Issues, Almond Milk, Blueberries (August 25, 2011)
Q: Hi Ana, I hope everything is well. I have a question. I have scalp folicilitus. I have been juicing, eating my salad everyday etc. I wonder does this have to do with a compromised immune system? Thanks, K A: Hi K, Thank you for your email. I am happy to hear that you are eating so beautifully! I’m sorry to hear ...
Stomach Acid and Detox Symptoms, Gaining Weight When Underweight (August 22, 2011)
Q: Hi Ana, I recently bought The Raw Food Detox Diet and read it with great interest. I have food allergy/sensitivity/intolerance and found that your suggestions of the unique “sequence to eat food” very helpful. It definitely helps me to identify the food that causes gas or diarrhea. Is there a good book to read about the ...
Pregnancy and Post-Menopausal Tummy Bulge (August 15, 2011)
Q: Hi, I recently started your program and also found out I am pregnant (2 months). Any advice for fellow pregnant ladies? How does the cleansing cycle differ? I find I am hungry all the time and having trouble staying on track! Help! Thanks! A: Hi Tiffiny, Thank you for your email. Congratulations on your pregnancy! Natalia has created a website ...
Protein for Athletes, and Lentils (August 8, 2011)
Q: Dear Ana, I am an athlete and I need to make sure I get enough protein after my morning workout. I have been using a vegan protein powder in my morning smoothie. I have green juice before the gym, and a protein smoothie afterward. Is this okay? Thank you, Heather A: The idea that the body must consume protein before ...
When to Re-Introduce Fruit (April 24, 2011)
Q: Hi, I have been following the Detox4Women program for some time. I want to know if it’s okay to add more fruit back into my lifestyle. How do you know that you can safely have fruit? Thanks, Susan A: Thank you for your question. Addressing fruit feels very timely as summer finally starts to show her face. When it is ...
VEGAN DETOX4WOMEN (March 11, 2011)
Q: In response to many emailed questions I have outlined below how to enjoy this lifestyle as a vegan. Detox4Women is adaptable for a vegan lifestyle, but I would like to take this opportunity to say a couple of things about a vegan detox. A: First, please carefully investigate your reasons for remaining vegan. Large-scale agriculture has the ...
Bentonite Clay and Peas (February 13, 2011)
Q: Hi Ana- I have a question about Sonne’s Detoxificant #7. I know during training Natalia talked about using Bentonite clay after an offensive meal, and having a colonic soon afterward because of the effects of the clay. I just bought it and I am reading the box which talks about using it regularly as a detoxificant and ...
Iron and Red Meat (December 5, 2010)
Q: Dear Ana, I just finished your blog about the trip to the GP and was wondering how you maintain your iron levels without meat. About 3 months ago, I was diagnosed with severe anemia due to bleeding. The gyn put me on hormones, which I resisted, then after about 6 weeks stopped taking because the side ...
Raw Food Detox Diet and Systemic Yeast, and Nuts and Seeds (October 20, 2010)
Q: Hello Ana, I am looking for some clarification regarding Detox4Women. I’m unable to find how you differentiate between the classic detox for women program and the systemic yeast cleanse program (mentioned on pages 55 & 56). I would like to undertake the systemic cleanse and want to make sure I omit all of the right items. ...
GUIDE TO GOAT CHEESE AND SELECTING FRESH PRODUCE (August 26, 2010)
Q: Hi Natalia I have just purchased your ebook The Rose Cleanse. My question to you is that I live in Boston and can not find raw goat cheese anywhere – AltaDena or any other brand. I have found raw cheddar at Whole Foods, and they also carry soft crumbled goat cheese. Any suggestions? Thanks, Melissa A: The Natalia Rose ...
DETOXIFICATION AND THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE (May 25, 2010)
Q: Marie writes, “I stopped taking the pill a little over a year ago, and started the Detox4Women meal plan. I have only gotten my period once since then. I’m a little worried. Why is this? And when will it return? My husband and I want to start trying to get pregnant.” A: There are several parts to ...
Favorite Detox 4 Women Meals (April 12, 2010)
Q: Helen asks, “Ana, please give me some well-combined evening meal suggestions. I feel like I just eat the same thing over and over and I’m getting bored. And also, is it okay to eat the same meal several nights in a row if I am really loving it? I want to stay on track and ...
GUIDE TO BIRTH CONTROL, and Popcorn (March 22, 2010)
Q: Jennifer writes, “I know that IUDs are not ok, along with the pill. I currently have an IUD, and am wondering what a good alternative method of birth control is. Also, my husband is not into the raw food thing. He’s eating healthier along with me, but I don’t expect it to go very far. ...
Wine and Sprouted Grain Bread (March 8, 2010)
Q: Carl writes, “I was wondering about combining wine with a meal. Is it possible to combine wine with a meal and if so are there any exceptions or groups of food that should be avoided when drinking wine?” A: Wine is a “safe poison”, which means that while it is certainly acid forming, it is allowable in ...
Butter, Cream, and Negative Fasting Experience (January 25, 2010)
Q: Rachelle writes, “Where do (organic) butter and cream belong? Can I use a little butter on my sweet potato or a bit of cream in my tea or do I need to keep them in the flesh combo?” A: We are able to include butter and heavy cream, which should certainly be used sparingly, because they do ...
Tofu, Fermented Foods, and Laxatives (January 8, 2010)
Q: Nora writes, “Is it okay to incorporate tofu and tempeh into the program during the detox or should I wait until after the 28 days to eat them? Would it be okay to eat them raw? Also what is the status of fermented foods such as Kimchi and tempeh?” A: A woman who is enjoying the benefits ...
Raw Young Coconuts and Coconut Milk Products, and Eating Out (December 21, 2009)
Q: Jesse writes, “I love the white coconuts from Whole Foods to drink and to eat even in the winter. How do they combine? And can I drink the boxed coconut water and eat the coconut ice cream?” A: Coconuts are delicious. It’s important to distinguish between mature coconuts and young coconuts when figuring out how to combine ...
GUIDE TO COLONICS, ENEMAS, AND DETOX TRAVEL (December 7, 2009)
Q: Angela writes, referring to Natalia’s blog of 10/5/09, “I just read your travel blog: ‘Rule #1: Have your key ingredients with you; don’t leave them to chance. My ‘traveling kitchen’ filled with frozen fresh-pressed juices, organic carrots, raw goat cheese, lemons, organic baby greens, stevia, and of course dark chocolate were all in tow. These ...
Fasting, Fiber, and Warm Meals in a Cold Season (November 19, 2009)
Q: I see you did a 10 day juice cleanse. In addition to colonics and juice, do you do anything “extra” like fiber, supplements etc.?… Thanks for any insight you can offer that will facilitate a good juice cleanse experience. -Sadie A: A clean body can pull all of the nutrients it needs from fresh and raw veggies, fruits, ...
Adding Seeds Nuts and Grains Again, and Detox Symptoms (November 16, 2009)
Q: Christianne writes, “I have been following the Detox 4 Women approach to cleansing for four weeks. At what point do you recommend adding nuts, seeds, and grains back in to the diet?” A: Let’s look at all the facts about nuts, seeds, and grains before we talk about the best way to incorporate them into the lifestyle. First, ...
Bloating During Detoxification and Combining Tomatos (October 6, 2009)
Q: I have been following the program to a tee for the past 3 days and have shed 3 pounds. However, I feel very bloated and my stomach feels very heavy. I do have regular bowel movements, but that does not seem to help. Any suggestions? -Yigal A: I’m glad you asked, as this is very common. Here’s ...