New member has a question

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I have just recently joined this list, and am enjoying reading the

archives. I practiced a vegan lifestyle for 19 years, growing most

of the food eaten organically. I fit into the sector needing

consistent hydration, and considering the special nutrition needs of

one who also has dry skin and low blood pressure. I thought

I had a pretty good handle on all of it, finally. Then I moved to

New Mexico, where the conditions are very arid, and I find I am

starting all over again.

 

This leads to my question for any who might have the experience. It

would appear that environment can really play a vital role in food

planning and methods of meeting the physical body's requirements. I

was very nearly turned on my ear when I moved here from the Blue

Ridge Mountains of NC. From extreme humidilty to extreme lack of

same. The body indicates that it processes food differently, at a

slower rate, and needs more foods of a akaline nature. I have looked

at the native diets to see what might provide balance in this

climate, and their corn/bean/squash/tomato and chile diet can be

utilized to some degree. The chilies really help the body with the

heat and its effects.

 

I look forward to interesting discussions, and am really joyful to

see so many active on this list.

 

Blessings,

Lea

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 5/29/2004 8:49:55 AM Eastern Standard Time,

wayoftheheart writes:

I

was very nearly turned on my ear when I moved here from the Blue

Ridge Mountains of NC. From extreme humidilty to extreme lack of

same.

Hi Lea~

I can totally relate to this as I lived in FL most of my life and then moved

to AZ for 5 years. It is a total change. I also have the low blood pressure

and have major problems with dehydration. I can't say I was very healthy when

I lived there but also wasn't eating as well as I do now nor did I know what

to eat to help my body.

 

Do you follow ayurvedic prinicples at all in your raw vegan lifestyle? If so

I would eat mostly sweet, sour and salty foods and avoid the bitter,

astringent and pungent foods as they dehydrate (drying). I know the southwest

is

popular for their hot spices but you might want to experiment and go slowly with

the adaption as your body is not used to handling them. Your body will adapt

over time but take it slow. Right now it might be in a bit of shock. I know

mine was!

 

Enjoy New Mexico.

Sandy