Maybe I have food allergies and have no idea. Maybe it's because I have only been vegan for a year and a half and consumed a lot of dairy products leading up to the start of my vegan journey. I am not sure the reason, but frequently I have been waking up with nasal congestion and throat congestion. In another blog I talked about digestion problems and a skin rash that I had all the way up until I became vegan. After I became vegan, they both cleared up within a matter of weeks and never returned, but the nasal and throat congestion has been a lingering and aggravating nuisance. Several studies show that wheat or gluten can cause the congestion a well.
One of the major components of Dr. Sebi's plan is eliminating mucus from the body. He states, "Mucus is the cause of every disease." He also discusses how eating too many acidic and not enough alkaline foods causes the production of mucus in the body. So, I carefully studied his list, and started my seven day plan to see if I would notice a difference in my system.
During the seven days, my diet mostly consisted of peaches, melons, walnuts, lettuce, garbanzo beans, cucumbers, avocados, and tomatoes.These are all on the list, and on the first day, I made a large amount of walnut "meat" and guacamole and ate this on lettuce wraps for several days. It is a delicious and simple vegan recipe. When I was not eating the wraps, I was eating bowls of fruit, homemade guacamole and cucumbers, or snacking on walnuts.
I also started every morning with a cup of warm water and lime juice. This is said to stimulate the gastrointestinal tract, and it also alkalizes the body and helps maintain a higher pH balance.
On day three I was more congested than usual. It was like my body was trying to eliminate in overdrive, and I really felt it. I had to keep a box of kleenex on hand throughout the day, and this was very frustrating. I was wondering if it would go away, but on day four I woke up with very little congestion at all. I kept eating my meals and snacks, drank plenty of water, and I really started feeling a huge difference. One of my go-to snacks was homemade guacamole and sliced cucumbers. I also enjoyed mango with cucumber slices as well.
Days five through seven were smooth sailing. On day five, I did deviate from the plan and had some raw pumpkin seed bars with my peaches. My daughter loves them, and I ended up buying a few of them for myself when I was getting some for her.
Overall, I have to say that after day three the congestion was minimal. I do think I need to take an allergy test just to see if I am unknowingly causing all this stuff that could easily be prevented. I do know that I am going to be more mindful about trying to make sure I include more alkaline than acidic foods in my diet and in the family meals I prepare. Will I stick solely to Dr. Sebi's plan? No. However, I will incorporate many of his principles into my lifestyle and continue to enjoy my vegan journey!
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10 Comments
Calvin McDuffie
4/20/2018 12:26:51 pm
Whether it be mucus free or being more alkaline, Dr.Sebi's teachings are revolutionary. Excellent article. His legacy lives on through our posts. https://www.guideyourhealth.org/single-post/DrSebiBlackseedOil
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The Sensible Vegan
4/24/2018 08:20:34 pm
Thank you, Calvin!
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Robert Beale
7/4/2018 12:35:41 pm
If one has sickle cell, what protocol should be utilized ?
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The Sensible Vegan
8/4/2018 08:06:07 pm
Robert, I am not a doctor so I am not able to advise you regarding sickle cell.
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Amber
7/9/2018 11:30:14 am
The hardest thing to eliminate from my diet rn is eggs, cheese, and coffee. Slowly but surely I’m phasing these out. Cut out milk, meat, and most carbs last August, and have lost slightly under 100lbs since then. Whoever insists there isn’t any truth to his claims is full of it. ❤️
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The Sensible Vegan
8/4/2018 08:07:20 pm
Way to go, Amber! The plant based lifestyle is the best!
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Hadie
8/30/2018 09:41:18 pm
am glad to hear all this, thanks
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Baze
9/20/2019 02:43:09 pm
So, Amber. In your 7 days of following Dr Sebi’s plan, did you shed any pounds?
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Baze
9/20/2019 02:45:00 pm
I mean, Tabatha (not Amber). Sorry. Guess I’ll ask again. Tabatha, while going through the 7-day Dr Sebi journey, did you shed any pounds?
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The Sensible Vegan
9/20/2019 04:53:31 pm
Baze,
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