CHI Living Foods News, 8/13/2005

Wellness That Works
-- Good health is a habit, not an event. Address your health or it will address you.

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T. Colin Campbell, M.D., Ph.D.
- more excerpts from The China Study, by Dr. T. Colin Campbell
- Dr. Campbell spent over 40 years as a scientific researcher doing Federally Funded Studies for organizations such as the American Institute for Cancer Research, the American Cancer Society and the National Institute of Health. He has spent over 45 years as a dietary scientist, and has published 450 peer-reviewed scientific papers. The China Study is the culmination of his life's research, and in it he reveals the Truth and Myths about plant- and animal-based diets. Published January, 2005, BenBella Books.

"This is the story of how food can change our lives. I have spent my career in research and teaching, unraveling the complex mystery of why health eludes some and embraces others, and I now know that food primarily determines the outcome. This information could not come at a better time. Our health care system costs too much, it excludes far too many people and it does not promote health and prevent disease." pg. 12.

"If you are male in this country.. you have a 47% chance of getting cancer. If you are female... 38% lifetime chance of getting cancer... cancer is not a natural event... Old age should be graceful and peaceful." - pg. 12.

"Both diabetes and obesity are merely symptoms of poor health in general... and often forecast deeper, more serious health problems, such as heart disease, cancer and stroke." - pg. 14.

"Millions have adopted high-protein, high-fat diets based on books such as Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution, Protein Power, and The South Beach Diet. There is increasing evidence that these modern protein fads continue to inflict a great variety of dangerous health disorders. What we don't know - what we don't understand - about nutrition can hurt us." - pg. 19.

"The results of ... studies showed nutrition to be far more important in controlling cancer promotion than the dose of the initiating carcinogen. The idea that nutrients primarily affect tumor development during promotion was beginning to appear to be a general property of nutrition and cancer relationships... a pattern was beginning to emerge: nutrients from animal-based foods increased tumor development while nutrients from plant-based foods decreased tumor development." - Chapter 3, "Turning off Cancer," pg. 66, italics by the author.

"So, what is my prescription for good health? In short, it is about the multiple health benefits of consuming plant-based foods, and the largely unappreciated health dangers of consuming animal-based foods, including all types of meat, dairy and eggs. I did not begin with pre-conceived ideas, philosophical or otherwise, to prove the worthiness of plant-based diets. I started at the opposite end of the spectrum: as a meat-loving dairy farmer in my personal life and an 'establishment' scientist in my professional life. I even used to lament the views of vegetarians as I taught nutritional biochemistry to pre-med students." - pg. 21.

The China Study is 417 pages, written for laymen, with 35 pages of reference footnotes and a 12 page index. It's full of charts, graphs, references - all of Dr. Campbell's supporting documentation. Get "the rest of the story" for yourself - buy the book - here are two sources:
http://CreativeHealth.us/store.htm
http://AnnWigmore.com/news/chinastudy.htm
Previous excerpts from Dr. Campbell's book are online at http://AnnWigmore.com/news/

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In The News

Sunlight is emerging as proven treatment for breast cancer, prostate cancer and other cancers. Natural sunlight news and the healing power of sunshine and the sun's rays - http://www.sunlightnews.com.

A preliminary survey of beef and poultry sold in U.S. supermarkets conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found relatively high levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, according to a report presented at the 101st annual meeting of the American Society for Microbiology in May 2001. FDA microbiologist Dr. David Wagner reported that investigators found "fairly substantial amounts of resistance to a number of drugs." For more information: http://www.organicauthority.com.

University of Illinois researchers have discovered tantalizing evidence for a new view of ADHD. In a 2004 study published in the American Journal of Public Health, the laboratory found that children as young as five showed a significant reduction in ADHD symptoms when they engaged with nature. They have found that engagement with nature buffers against life stresses (Orion Magazine, July/August 2005) - http://www.orionsociety.org/pages/om/05-4om/Louv.html.

Self-healing News, covering a wide variety of subjects: http://www.selfhealing.info.

No more Big Fat Lies: http://www.diet-blog.com.

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Lower Prices at Creative Health Institute

Where in this world can you find a business lowering their prices to better serve their clients? Creative Health Institute has done just that. We've had a delightful summer and would like to extend a gracious THANK YOU to all who participated. However, some people felt our pricing may be outside of their budget. So we have created a new rate structure.

Spring and Fall Rates (October 1st to November 30th) and (March 1st to April 30th)
- Semi-Private Room $1,195
- Private Room $1,395

Winter Rates (December 1st to February 28th)
- Semi-Private Room $995
- Private Room $1,195

What does this mean for you? Now you can come to CHI during our Fall season for only $1,195. This is a two week program that includes everything. Well, almost everything. We do require two things you must bring in order for this to be a success - a smile and a great attitude. We've learned that people who bring these qualities have wonderful experiences with our program.

Now that we know you are putting on your smile, let's give you something to smile about. We've been working on a way to break the $1,000 barrier... if you book for the months of December, January or February, we're offering a special, this-year-only price of $995 (the same as we charged in 1976). This will probably never be offered again, but we want to offer it to those of you who weren't able to come this summer.

Call us toll free at (866) 426-1213 and reserve your place today, or visit http://creativehealth.us/programs.htm for more information.

We've been teaching the benefits of a plant-based diet for 28 years. The testimonials of former CHI students and guests speak volumes about the Dr. Ann Wigmore program that we teach at CHI - http://CreativeHealth.us/testimonials.htm.

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Can't Get Away?

You're sick. You're tired. Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired, yet?

When are you going to start the transition? When are you going to start working at Wellness? Why not make Today the Day?

The Living Foods Lifestyle developed by Dr. Ann Wigmore in the 1950's, and refined over the last 28 years at Creative Health Institute (formerly Hippocrates Institute of the Midwest, one of several Institutes founded by Dr. Ann), is also available in a home study version. If you can't get away for a two-week program, the home study alternative is available at http://ChiDiet.com. There's so much information in the home study program - 15 lessons, 30 videos - that you'd have to spend a month at Creative Health Institute to cover it all.

Examine all - or any part - of the program, and keep the book, Why Suffer?: How I Overcame Illness & Pain Naturally, by Dr. Ann Wigmore.

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"He who does not know food, how can he understand the diseases of man?” - Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine (460-357 BC)

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Upcoming Events

Fort Bragg, California - California here we come!!! Cheri Soria of Living Light Culinary Institute http://www.rawfoodchef.com has invited CHI to be a part of their grand opening in Fort Bragg, California, 3 1/2 hours north of San Francisco. Why not stop in and say hello? Nomi Shannon, Victoria Boutenko, Dr. Doug Graham, Viktoras Kulvinskas and many others will be speaking. Steven Gibb, the director of CHI will be there to answer your questions and speak about the dangers of heavy metal poisoning. Steven has over 600 hours of study into the dangers and proper removal of amalgam (mercury) fillings in your teeth. August 18th to the 22nd. There will be over 30 vendors and 400 hundred like-minded people attending - http://AnnWigmore.com/news/VibrantLiving.html.

Marietta, Georgia - Raw Fooders group meets every Monday, 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the Natural Market Place www.naturalmarketplace.net.

Northern Georgia - Summer Rejuvenation Retreat - http://www.dancingbutterfly.net/retreats/enota_Aug2005.html - a who's who in raw foods will be attending. August 17th - 21st.

Lapeer, Michigan - Don't miss out on a weekend of fun and education! Join Veggies in Motion for any part of August 26th, 27th and 28th (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) for a wonderful time in Columbiaville (10 miles NW of Lapeer) at the Tibbits Nature Sanctuary and Land Stewardship Center. There will be food, classes, hikes, canoeing, games, camping, swimming, bonfire and more. Three mouth-watering vegan meals, starting with lunch on Saturday, will be prepared for attendees. More information about the retreat can be found at http://www.veggiesinmotion.org.

Linden, Michigan - Michigan Healthy Living Exposition - Natural Awakenings of Southeast Michigan and Simple-Natures Alternative are pleased to bring you an exposition of businesses, professionals and practitioners, brought together for a one-day event. The goal is to provide insights and information on healthy living, both personally and ecologically. Visitors will find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle. Saturday, August 13, 2005 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Lake Fenton High School, 4070 Lahring Rd., Linden. For more information visit: http://www.nasemichigan.com.

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Report on Victoria Boutenko at CHI

Last Saturday, August 6th, Victoria and Igor Boutenko served a Gourmet Raw Living Foods meal to about 100 people, and told us about the benefits of eating raw, especially Green Smoothies. Everybody loved the talk; it'll be available on VHS and DVD in a few weeks. Meanwhile, other lectures and books by Victoria are available online at http://chidiet.com and http://rawfamily.com.

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Working at CHI

Interested in living and working at Creative Health Institute for a few months (or longer), and earning Certification? Visit http://creativehealth.us/energyexchange.htm for all the info.

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Backslider's Corner
by Jim Carey

“The Hidden Dangers of Healthy Foods” was the featured article in the August, 2003, Reader's Digest. It's on pg. 64 of the US edition. The basis of the article is that people are showing up in US hospitals with mercury poisoning. The mercury is being traced to eating large deepwater fish, especially tuna and swordfish. The Center for Disease Control says that 1 in 12 women have high mercury, which could put some 300,000 babies at risk. Yet the FDA stopped monitoring mercury levels in fish in 1998. http://rd.com

Raw Living Foods are a lifestyle choice, not a religion. And a healthy choice it is, too. Coming Next Week - photos of myself at 260 lbs. in 2002, and today, after three years on raw living foods, at 175 lbs. Don't miss it!

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Fundamental Principles of Green Smoothies
-- from www.chiDiet.com, Lesson 6
-- an archival article reprinted by popular demand. All previous newsletters are available at http://AnnWigmore.com/news/. There are additional articles available at http://creativehealth.us/articles/.

Every plant is a miracle, with the ability to pull a unique combination of elements from the soil, water, sunlight and air. When we find one possessing the right balance to satisfy our requirements of health and healing, we have found our miracle.

"There are two vital aspects of chlorophyll that should not be overlooked. First, is its creation in the plant as a result of a conversion of the sun's energy - which makes it a sort of living battery. Second, is its remarkable similarity to a vital component of human blood - hemoglobin. Circulating in the bloodstream, hemoglobin molecules carry oxygen to the cells throughout the body." Dr. Ann Wigmore, The Sprouting Book.

"Chlorophyll deserves a high place in the eliminative diet program because it is a fluid which helps clean the cell structure of the body. It has vital minerals to help build these structures with new cell life." Dr. Bernard Jensen, The Healing Power of Chlorophyll.

Below is a list of a variety of greens and their effects on the body. All of these greens contain an abundance of chlorophyll. Decide which are best for you so you can incorporate them into your juices and energy soup.

- Alfalfa Sprouts: Rich in vitamins (including vitamin U for peptic ulcers) and trace minerals, it also contains eight essential digestive enzymes and eight essential amino acids. It helps cleanse the kidneys and provides energy and endurance.

- Beets and Beet Greens: Very rich in vitamins A and C, iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, iodine and other trace minerals. This cultivated green is a powerful blood purifier and liver/gall bladder cleanser, and is helpful with obesity. It also builds good blood.

- Buckwheat Greens: A wonderful building and cleansing food containing vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C, niacin, pantothenic acid, many minerals including rutin (a natural longevity agent due to its antioxidant properties) and calcium. Buckwheat greens are especially helpful in circulatory and heart problems as they also contain lecithin, a natural cholesterol-lowering fatty acid. Buckwheat juice is best mixed with other sprout, green and vegetable juices to make green drinks.

- Lecithin is one of the derivatives of glycerin and is of value for cases of malnutrition, rickets, anemia, diabetes and tuberculosis. Lecithin helps in the structural support of all cells, especially of the brain and nerves. It is important in preventing and correcting atherosclerosis, causing cholesterol and neutral fats to be broken into microscopic particles so they can be easily utilized by the tissues.

- Cabbage and Cabbage Sprouts: Cabbage is a good source of vitamins A, C and U, along with the trace elements iodine and sulfur. Cabbage is good for the digestive tract and helps ulcers.

- Carrots: This king of vegetable juices is extremely high in pro-vitamin A, which the body converts to vitamin A. It also contains vitamins B, C, D, E and K, as well as calcium, phosphorous, potassium, sodium and trace minerals. The alkaline minerals contained in carrot juice, especially calcium and magnesium, help to soothe and tone the intestinal walls, plus strengthen bones and teeth. Skin, hair and nails benefit from its high protein and mineral content. Fresh carrot juice stimulates digestion and has a mild diuretic effect. Perhaps its most important contribution to body health is its tonic and cleansing effect on the liver. Through regular use, carrot juice helps the liver release stale bile and excess fats. When fat levels are reduced, cholesterol levels are reduced.

---- There is no such thing as a toxic dose of carrot juice. While it's true that it's possible to "overdose" on vitamin A, it's impossible to overdose on pro-vitamin A - the precursor to vitamin A that is found in abundance in carrot juice. Pro-vitamin A is converted to vitamin A in the body. Drinking more than five glasses of carrot juice per week may cause the skin to yellow slightly; however this is simply a manifestation of the toxins that the liver is excreting. To reduce these effects, simply decrease the dose of carrot juice. Mixed with other juices, especially sprout and green juices, carrot juice acts as a balancing element. It adds a delicious, sweet flavor to juice combinations and increases both their digestibility and nutritional value. As an overall tonic and rejuvenator, carrot juice can't be beat.

- Celery: It has a calming effect on the nervous system. This is probably due to its high concentration of organic alkaline minerals, especially sodium. The minerals contained in celery juice make the body's use of calcium more effective, balancing the blood's pH.

- Organic sodium, which is abundant in celery juice, has received a bad name because of the average American's habitual overuse of inorganic sodium chloride - table salt. Unlike inorganic sodium chloride, organic sodium found in celery juice is naturally blended with many other useful minerals. It is essential to the proper functioning of all major body systems. Organic sodium is the element in the blood that makes it salty. Because of its slightly salty taste, celery juice is an excellent component of any vegetable juice combination. Celery juice is especially effective for nervous conditions because it produces a calming effect. For weight reduction diets it curbs the desire for sweets.

- Comfrey: All parts of this plant can be used - root, leaves and flowers. Comfrey helps eliminate bloody urine. It's high in potassium, vitamin A and calcium. The allantoin in comfrey is the same ingredient that is required to mend fractured bones, and is often referred to as the "bone-knitter". It is also good in repairing nerve tissue.

- Dandelion Greens: Pick young tender leaves before the flowers have formed. Rich in vitamins A and C, minerals such as calcium, manganese, chlorine, potassium and iron. Acts as a tonic to the system. It destroys acids in the body. As it contains organic sodium, it is very good for anemia caused by a deficiency of nutritive salts and is recognized as a great blood builder and purifier. It is also effective as a liver cleanser. It is a gentle laxative and can therefore be used in a tea for babies and children.

- Lambs quarter: Pick young tender leaves before the flowers have formed. Very rich in calcium, phosphorus, vitamins A and C and the B vitamins thiamin, riboflavin and niacin. One of the best tasting of the wild edibles and is very common throughout the United States.

- Parsley: Rich in vitamin A, thiamin (B1), niacin (B3), C and the minerals calcium, chlorine, iron, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and sulfur. One of the best diuretics. Strengthens the kidneys, bladder and spleen, lowers blood pressure, cleanses the liver and strengthens the eyes.

- Purslane: Pick succulent leaves and stems from June until frost. Very rich in iron, calcium and vitamin A. This is a very good tasting wild edible green.

- Radish Sprouts: Rich in vitamins A and C, and minerals, including trace minerals. This is a hot, spicy sprout and will heat up a cold body. The flavor is strong, so use sparingly. A good blood stimulator and cleanser. Powerful liver and kidney cleanser.

- Red Clover Sprouts: Has many of the properties in the dried adult plant, plus a host of living enzymes. Acts as a blood purifier in the body and helps relieve nervous disorders, skin problems, acne, etc. It is very cleansing to the body.

- Sunflower Greens: Sunflower sprouts do much to relieve malnutrition and to eliminate toxic poisons from the system. This is done mainly by providing the body with the nutrients needed, and nature does the restoration work. The many vitamins and minerals in sprouts are at their highest peak of activity while sprouting.

- Other Healthy Edibles:

Chicory, Malva, Shepard's Purse, Nasturtium, Mint, Sourgrass, Chickweed, Watercress, Fiddleheads, Rosehips, Plantain.

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"There are, in effect, two things: to know and to believe one knows. To know is science. To believe one knows is ignorance."

- Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine (460-357 BC), "The Law,” Littre, OEuvres d’Hippocrate, Vol. IV, pp. 641-642.

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