if the problem is an actual allergy, i don't think it matters if the milk is raw or not, it's an allergic response to the milk protein. Ultimately, we weren't 'designed' to drink the milk of another animal so it's not that surprising that so many people can't tolerate it. I was vegan for about 8 years based on that fact. Then i got pregnant and somehow managed to override my dogma--the milkshake cravings were too strong.

Hey there,
sorry i disappeared...forgot to check back and see the replies until today, and thank you all for your advice and input. I will just ignore all the personal issues some of you have with each other and stick with the topics that are most useful to the community. The topic of raw dairy is of particular relevance for me right now. I started drinking raw milk a few months ago and feel that it was an integral part of regaining my health. However, i also believe it contributed in a major way to my weight gain. I was recently sick for over three weeks with what may have been walking Pneumonia, but i cured it without seeing a doctor because i trust that my immune system is strong. Three years on the raw diet made me super resilient, until it started chipping away at my B Vitamin and EFA resources. So anyway, i stopped all dairy for most of the time i was sick because i was having a lot of trouble with my lungs. I meant to order some last week for my kids but i forgot, so i've been without raw milk for about three weeks. My weight has stabilized--i'm not gaining any more--so now i am turning my attention to exercise. I wish to explore Acro Yoga as i'm already advanced in yoga and quite strong and flexible, i just need to lose some fat. Problem is, i love eating fat now! I think the milk is good for me in moderate doses but i used it primarily to rebuild and recover lost nutrients. I am not getting those head rushes/dizzy spells anymore so i must have done something right. My kids love raw milk so i'll still keep it around, but i don't think i am going to have it every day anymore.

I appreciate the recommendation to keep raw meals and cooked meals separate. I have been eating about half of my meat cooked (rare) and i usually eat it with sauerkraut. There are still some things i'm not sure about when it comes to eating raw meat, so i will look more deeply into those forums here. For example, a friend who is happy that i'm eating meat again recently brought me a whole lot of grass-fed tenderloin. Normally when i buy this for myself, i get the smallest piece they have, use half at a time to make Steak Tartare, and eat it all within 2 days. I had to freeze most of what he brought me as i can only handle about  4oz of raw meat at a time. Is it ok to thaw that meat out and eat it raw? What about frozen ground Buffalo? Ok to thaw and eat raw?

I will try to stay more active on this site. I spend a lot of time on Facebook and forget about all the other places i interact with people online. It's nice to see people from all over the world on here!