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Greetings,  Heart-Crest :)

Foods, Herbs and Activities to Avoid During Pregnancy

Now, before you all get excited and start emailing us, I'm *not* pregnant personally - recently however, another raw woman wrote saying that she is two months pregnant and seeking guidance on which foods, herbs and activities to avoid whilst pregnant...having no personal experience in this area, I posted her request on Twitter and Facebook and now send huge THANKS to all of you who left responses for her :)

As promised, here below is a compiled list of all your great suggestions...please note, these are suggestions sent in by various people - you may not perhaps agree with ALL that is written here, please remember to take in this list with a gentle, open heart and to use your own intuition to guide you as to which of these things may or may not be appropriate for yourself, if you too are pregnant or open to new life joining you...

Please note too that there seem to be a lot of issues for pregnant women around meats, shellfish, fish, cheeses and other items like this that people sometimes eat - these items are not mentioned in the list below, as this list is primarily focused on raw vegan items...please feel free to research further online if you are concerned about animal products etc...

Please note too that alcohol/cigarettes/drugs/caffeine and processed foods are similarly all items not included in the lists below that are clearly best not consumed during pregnancy (or at all, from my perspective... ;).

There are three sections below of items/activities to be cautious of during pregnancy: foods, herbs and activities; though some of the foods and herbs may overlap each other, I've done my best to divide them up in a way that I think most people can easily relate to:

Foods:

Parsley
Cilantro
Garlic
Cayenne/hot spices
Pineapple/papaya (esp seeds)/sesame seeds
Cacao
Agave
Flax seed
Aloe
Fresh wood sorrel

Herbs:


*Much of the above list was compiled from the fabulous book "Wise Woman Herbal for The Childbearing Year" by Susun Weed.

*Master Herbalist Susun Weed also has a little article HERE on herbs that are supportive during pregnancy.

*There is also a big list of suggested herbs to avoid here:
http://www.herb-health-guide.com/herbs-to-avoid-during-pregnancy.html
(note, some of the "culinary" herbs are said to be ok in food prep in small amounts, not in "medicinal" doses though...e.g. basil, caraway seeds, celery seed, fresh horseradish, savory, majoram, nutmeg, rosemary, saffron, tarragon, thyme, watercress...)

Activities/States:

*Stress
*Contact with cat litter and other animal feces
*Contact with pesticides/pollutants/toxins/paint fumes/household chemicals/hair dyes and so on
*Fasting
*Electric blankets and water beds
*Ultrasounds and x-rays
*Amusement Park rides
*Taking systemic enzymes, ascorbic acid, antihistamines, antacids, laxatives, diuretics
*Tight clothing, high heeled shoes
*Standing for extended periods of time
*Loud noises (e.g. concerts)
*Airplane travel, any lengthy travel
*Hot baths/saunas/hot tubs/hot yoga/any activity or situation where you could become very hot
*Strenuous/vigrorous activities, especially in the third trimester e.g. kickboxing, intense hiking, scuba diving, trampolining, weight lifting, horseriding - any activities where there is the chance to fall, where balance is key or where high altitudes are involved
*Some yoga poses that put pressure on the belly, plus any exercises such as abdominal crunches that exert pressure on the abdominal muscles

I really hope that this list helps add some value and support to any raw mummas-to-be out there ;) Remember to use your own intuition on which foods etc are appropriate to you - and if you are pregnant and have been consuming/doing anything on this list, we would strongly encourage you not to go into any feelings of fear or "self-blame", remember that these are all just *suggestions*, from various sources - you are your own best guide for what feels appropriate to you. Huge thanks to everyone who contributed to this list of suggestions and if you have any other ideas to add to these lists, please let us know at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

All blessings to all life everywhere :)

Mr. Monarch Interviews Daniel Vitalis - Soon :)

OoOoOOoOooooo, exciting news: Mr. M is back into the flow of "radio" interviews again :) His first guest this season will be the delightful Daniel Vitalis, in a couple of weeks' time - yeeeeeeee-HAH :) Here's the deets from Mr. M below:

"On Wednesday January 26th at 11am Pacific time, I am going to be interviewing Daniel Vitalis!

As many of you know, Daniel Vitalis supports a diet that includes animal protein. Daniel experimented with a raw food diet for about a decade and feels it didn't work for him. He felt that his immune system and nervous system were collapsing. He feels that everyone needs DHA, B12, and Cholesterol, which he says are only found in animal protein. He says that the supposed issues around Cholesterol are myths and that in fact Cholesterol is KEY for producing hormones such as testosterone and estrogen.

We are going to dig DEEP into these concepts! I personally have been eating totally Raw Vegan for 13 years and I am still feeling really GREAT! I know of others too who have eaten Raw Vegan for multiple decades. This is going to be a GREAT DISCUSSION!

Please don't misunderstand me here, Daniel and I are GREAT friends and this interview will be handled with PURE LOVE!

This interview is surely going to go over the hour mark and the ideas above will just be a portion of this EXCITING interview with Daniel Vitalis.

This is how this "Radio Show" interview will work: ANYONE can call in and listen to the interview LIVE at 11am Pacific time on January 26th. However, if you miss the live version of the interview, the only place that the playback will be available is in the new 'TRFW Benefits' program. You can sign up for this service anytime by clicking HERE!

To listen to this Radio Show with Daniel Vitalis LIVE, enter your email address below and we'll send you all the information you need to listen in:"

* Your Email Address:

ENJOY :)

Mr. Monarch's Generous January Offers

January brought with it a generous bounty of fantastic new "At-Cost" deals over at TheRawFoodWorld.com - check it all out below and remember that you now have the opportunity to always get 13% Off all orders, including the 'At-Cost' specials by joining 'The Raw Food World Benefits Program' - just click HERE.

The following specials are available until January 31st...

January 'At-Cost' Specials

Royal Jelly Powder - $52.57, Normally $74.95 - with 7% coup0n $48.89, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $46.26

[3-pack] Royal Jelly Powder - $141.66, Normally $224.85 - with 7% coup0n $131.74, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $124.66

Pine Pollen Powder - $20.98, Normally $29.97 - with 7% coup0n $19.51, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $18.46 

[3-pack] Pine Pollen Powder - $56.64, Normally $89.91 - with 7% coup0n $52.68, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $49.84

Ormus Greens - $37.77, Normally $53.95 - with 7% coup0n $35.13, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $33.24

[3-pack] Ormus Greens - $101.97, Normally $161.85 - with 7% coup0n $94.83, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $89.73

Chlorella 1000 Tablets - $24.47, Normally $34.95 - with 7% coup0n $22.76, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $21.53

[3-pack] Chlorella 1000 Tablets - $66.06, Normally $104.85 - with 7% coup0n $61.44, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $58.13

Sacha Inchi Oil - $20.97, Normally $29.95 - with 7% coup0n $19.50, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $18.45

[3-pack] Sacha Inchi Oil - $56.61, Normally $89.85 - with 7% coup0n $52.65, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $49.82 

Camu Powder - $14.96, Normally $19.95 - with 7% coup0n $13.91, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $13.16

[3-pack] Camu Powder - $40.40, Normally $59.85 - with 7% coup0n $37.57, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $35.55

Angstrom Minerals - Zinc - $9.80, Normally $14.00 - with 7% coup0n $9.11, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $8.62

[3-pack] Angstrom Minerals - Zinc - $26.46, Normally $42.00 - with 7% coup0n $24.61, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $23.28

Angstrom Minerals - Calcium - $9.80, Normally $14.00 - with 7% coup0n $9.11, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $8.62

[3-pack] Angstrom Minerals - Calcium - $26.46, Normally $42.00 - with 7% coup0n $24.61, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $23.28

Angstrom Minerals - Chromium - $9.80, Normally $14.00 - with 7% coup0n $9.11, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $8.62

[3-pack] Angstrom Minerals - Chromium - $26.46, Normally $42.00 - with 7% coup0n $24.61, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $23.28

Angstrom Minerals - Copper - $9.80, Normally $14.00 - with 7% coup0n $9.11, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $8.62

[3-pack] Angstrom Minerals - Copper - $26.46, Normally $42.00 - with 7% coup0n $24.61, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $23.28

Angstrom Minerals - Gold - $9.80, Normally $14.00 - with 7% coup0n $9.11, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $8.62

[3-pack] Angstrom Minerals - Gold - $26.46, Normally $42.00 - with 7% coup0n $24.61, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $23.28

Angstrom Minerals - Iodine - $9.80, Normally $14.00 - with 7% coup0n $9.11, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $8.62

[3-pack] Angstrom Minerals - Iodine - $26.46, Normally $42.00 - with 7% coup0n $24.61, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $23.28

Angstrom Minerals - Iron - $9.80, Normally $14.00 - with 7% coup0n $9.11, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $8.62

[3-pack] Angstrom Minerals - Iron - $26.46, Normally $42.00 - with 7% coup0n $24.61, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $23.28

Angstrom Minerals - Magnesium - $9.80, Normally $14.00 - with 7% coup0n $9.11, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $8.62

[3-pack] Angstrom Minerals - Magnesium - $26.46, Normally $42.00 - with 7% coup0n $24.61, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $23.28

Angstrom Minerals - Selenium - $9.80, Normally $14.00 - with 7% coup0n $9.11, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $8.62

[3-pack] Angstrom Minerals - Selenium - $26.46, Normally $42.00 - with 7% coup0n $24.61, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $23.28

Angstrom Minerals - Silver - $9.80, Normally $14.00 - with 7% coup0n $9.11, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $8.62

[3-pack] Angstrom Minerals - Silver - $26.46, Normally $42.00 - with 7% coup0n $24.61, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $23.28

Everything Raw Bar - Indigo Nights Fudge Bar - $1.00, Normally $1.79- with 7% coup0n $.93, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $.88

[3-pack] Everything Raw Bar - Indigo Nights Fudge Bar - $2.70, Normally $5.37 - with 7% coup0n $2.51, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $2.38 

Everything Raw Bar - Raw Decadence Organic Dark Chocolate Bar - $1.00, Normally $1.79- with 7% coup0n $.93, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $.88

[3-pack] Everything Raw Bar - Raw Decadence Organic Dark Chocolate Bar - $2.70, Normally $5.37 - with 7% coup0n $2.51, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $2.38

Everything Raw Bar - Yoga Organic White Chocolate Bar - $1.00, Normally $1.79- with 7% coup0n $.93, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $.88

[3-pack] Everything Raw Bar - Yoga Organic White Chocolate Bar - $2.70, Normally $5.37 - with 7% coup0n $2.51, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $2.38

Everything Raw Bar - i AM STRONG Nutrition Energy Bar - $1.00, Normally $1.79- with 7% coup0n $.93, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $.88

[3-pack] Everything Raw Bar - i AM STRONG Nutrition Energy Bar - $2.70, Normally $5.37 - with 7% coup0n $2.51, and 12% 'Inner Circle' coup0n $2.38

To access these offers, click the link below, or type - hnymn - in the search box at the top right hand corner of www.TheRawFoodWorld.com.

Click Here For "At Cost" Specials
Additionally, you can redeem this coup0n at www.TheRawFoodWorld.com by typing in - HONEYMOON - in the coup0n number section, to get an additional 7% off your order. This coup0n will be good through January 31st, 2011 and can be redeemed at:

www.TheRawFoodWorld.com

To get 13% Off all of your orders, you can sign up for TRFW Benefits Program by clicking HERE!

Win "Raw Food Cleanse" Books

We are very blessed to have another 3-part prize for this month's RawReform Giveaway :) The ever-lovely Penni Shelton of the RawFoodRehab.com community has offered us three signed copies of her recent book "Raw Food Cleanse" to give away to three blessed winners - yeeeeeee-HAH :)

We *love* Penni and all of the wonderful movin'-shakin' she's doing to help people onto healthier paths worldwide...if you'd LOVE to win a personal signed copy of her book, which contains various cleanse outlines plus over 75 yummy raw recipes...just send us in your answer to the following question, to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it :


"If you could help anyone else to detox/cleanse, who would it be and why...?"

Send your answers in by February the 4th to be in with a chance of winning a copy of beautiful Penni's book - the winners shall be picked at random and with sincere delight shortly thereafter... :)

~ With a dash of delight... ;) ~

Angela Stokes-Monarch. xxx

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