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In This Issue

An open letter to the Raw and Living Foods Movement
Educational Videos Online
More Good Stuff About Living Foods
Spring into Spring
April Specials
In The News
Backslider's Corner
Hands-On Raw Vegan Food Prep and Internal Cleansing Classes
Jicamashed Potatoes Recipe
Links to Raw Vegan Recipes
If You DO Eat Non-Organic Foods - The Most Pesticide-Contaminated Foods
Upcoming Events
Ongoing Events
Resources for Raw Fooders
Andressohn Family Fundraiser Continues
Diabetes and Living Foods Research

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An open letter to the Raw and Living Foods Movement
by Brenda Cobb, author, and founder of Living Foods Institute

I am writing you to ask for your help in reference to a lawsuit that the Ann Wigmore Foundation, Inc. (New Mexico and Puerto Rico) has filed against me for using the terms “living foods” and “living foods lifestyle” and for teaching information about “living foods” and the “living foods lifestyle.” They claim that the terms or phrases “living foods” and “the living foods lifestyle” are their property with a registered trademark and only they have the right to use them.

My first book is called “The Living Foods Lifestyle." It is my story of how I healed breast and cervical cancer using the principles of this healthy lifestyle. I was trained by Shu Chen in February 1999, then director of the Ann Wigmore Institute in New Mexico, who has since resigned. Shu encouraged me to teach what I learned from her and told me that it was Ann Wigmore's dream that many people would learn about this lifestyle and would go on to teach others. I have been in touch with Shu about this lawsuit and she is being very supportive of me, and does not agree with this suit. She has not been associated with the Ann Wigmore Foundation since December, 1999, and has recently opened her own living foods educational center in New Mexico.

The Ann Wigmore Foundation apparently trademarked the terms “living foods” and “living foods lifestyle” in 1992 and was cancelled February 22, 1999, before being re-registered in 2004. They let the trademark expire in 1999 and did not reinstate it until 2004. When I did research for my book title this did not come up.

My attorneys are working on this case now and have told me that since there are so many other people using these terms and words and teaching about living foods that we are in need of emails or letters to support that these words have become commonplace among us. I would appreciate it so much if you would send me a letter in support of the fact that hundreds of teachers, writers, and leaders in this raw and living foods movement use these terms, including yourself, if you do, and that you do not agree that the Ann Wigmore people or any one person or group should own the rights to these words or any similar words or phrases exclusively.

The more supportive letters received from you the better it will help this case. Dr. Gabriel Cousens sent me a letter of support and in it he says, "If the Ann Wigmore Institute wins a claim to 'living foods' and 'living foods lifestyle' there will be many additional lawsuits to follow."

I believe that there is always a blessing in every situation and even though this lawsuit is extremely stressful for me I believe it will have a positive result for the greater good of all. This is, of course, a concern to me because what I would like to see is unification among those of us who are teaching this way of living and eating, and I would like to see this suit resolved peacefully in a spirit of love and harmony.

Please help me now so that we can put a stop to this suit without going to court, and hopefully avoid future lawsuits against other advocates of the raw and living foods lifestyle. My attorneys say that if the Ann Wigmore Foundation were to win this suit, then there will be many other suits to follow. I need as many letters and emails from the leaders, writers and teachers in this movement as possible. Time is of the essence and we must act on this quickly. We must respond by May 1 to the suit, so I need your letters by April 25, 2006.

I know that all of you are very busy, but if you would please take a few moments to draft a letter to me by email and then send me a hard copy also, I will be most grateful. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Brenda Cobb
Founder of Living Foods Institute
560 Elmwood Drive
Atlanta, GA 30306
Brenda@livingfoodsinstitute.com
www.livingfoodsinstitute.com
Direct office line: 404-607-1816
Cell: 404-625-1956

Thank You For Your Support!

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Educational Videos Online

Some entertaining, educational and FR*EE online videos that you might want to share with friends and family:

1) Here's the controversial short animated video that's causing so much hate mail. It's a parable about the town of Allopath; the video parodies the drug companies and conventional healthcare system and many are furious about the truths being exposed: http://www.mercola.com/townofallopath/index.htm.

2) It was on November 3, 2003, that The Meatrix was released online. This short animation discussed the realities of agribusiness farming vs. public perceptions. This week its sequel, Meatrix 2: Revolting, was released for online viewing: http://www.themeatrix2.com/. (Thanks to Gerald Perry for #s 1&2.)

3) There is a revolution happening in the farm fields and on the dinner tables of America -- a revolution that is transforming the very nature of the food we eat. THE FUTURE OF FOOD offers an in-depth investigation into the disturbing truth behind the unlabeled, patented, genetically engineered foods that have quietly filled U.S. grocery store shelves for the past decade. The health implications, government policies and push towards globalization are all part of the reason why many people are alarmed by the introduction of genetically altered crops into our food supply. THE FUTURE OF FOOD examines the complex web of market and political forces that are changing what we eat as huge multinational corporations seek to control the world's food system. The film also explores alternatives to large-scale industrial agriculture, placing organic and sustainable agriculture as real solutions to the farm crisis today: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1340395745035582980. (Thanks to Steven Gibb).

4) Reversing Diabetes Naturally - A Documentary Film in Production - A demo video to share where we are today [This might be a preview video, but I think it's great. JC]: http://www.treeoflife.nu/rawfor30days.html. (Thanks to Aimee Fields).

Wondering how YOUR elected representatives stand on these issues? Visit http://capwiz.com/vys/home/ to find out.

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More Good Stuff About Living Foods
By Dr. Flora van Orden III, long-time associate of Dr. Ann Wigmore

Most of us lead time-challenged lifestyles that cause us to make poor choices in our food selections. I am always astounded by the fact that 90% of the money Americans spend on their meals is for processed food. It seems obvious logic to me that this is a prescription for disaster. These foods will sustain your life but will leave you susceptible to a host of health problems that range from the coughs, colds and flu infections that seem to be rampant, or even worse, the far more serious chronic degenerative diseases.

One of the key principles to achieving high level health is to make the majority of your diet uncooked raw food. I believe that we should reverse the 90% processed foods and strive towards having 90% raw food in our diet.

Structural Integrity and Active Enzymes

Most raw food, like your life, is very perishable and must be maintained within a narrow temperature range to stay alive. When food (or you) are exposed to temperatures above 105 degrees vital processes begin to rapidly break down.

One of the constituents of foods that can be destroyed or impaired are enzymes. One of the functions of enzymes is to help you to digest your food. Enzymes are proteins, though, and have a very specific three-dimensional structure in space. Once they are heated much above 105 degrees this structure can radically change. Enzymes function very similar to a lock and key, and once their three dimensional shape is changed their "key function" no longer works and they are no longer able to provide the function for which they were designed.

This may be a major factor that explains why cooked foods contribute to chronic illness, as their enzyme content is damaged and thus requires us to make our own enzymes to process the food.

Many people gradually impair their pancreas and progressively lose the ability to digest their food after a lifetime of processed foods.

Biophotons and Food

Another important aspect of raw foods is the energetic aspect. Without light there is no health. We are human photocells whose ultimate biological nutrient is sunlight.

Dr. Johanna Budwig from Germany has stated that live foods are electron rich and act as high-powered electron donors, and as solar resonance fields in the body to attract, store, and conduct the sun's energy in our body. The greater your store of light energy, the greater the power our overall electromagnetic field, and consequently the more energy is available for healing and the maintenance of optimal health.

What Are Biophotons?

Biophotons are characterized by an extremely high degree of order and can be described as a type of biological laser light which is capable of interference and appears to be responsible for many effects which ordinary incoherent light could not achieve.

Its high coherency lends the biophoton wave the capability of creating order and transmitting information while chaotic, incoherent light simply transmits energy.

There are clear experimental indications that biophotons have an important regulating function not only within single cells, but also between your cells as a network. It is probable that you are influenced by a coherent biophoton field, which regulates functions on various levels of biological control and organization.

Single cells seem to communicate with one another with the aid of the biophoton field by creating continuous waves. The biophoton field is likely a rigidly structured field of information and regulation that coordinates your individual cellular function in a holographic manner at the speed of light, and coordinates their function with one another.

There is a broad spectrum of various frequencies and polarization and, therefore, a very high density of information.

According to current developments in research, the biophoton wave is emitted from the chromatin of your cell nucleus. Calculations show that the helix form of the DNA molecule exhibits the ideal geometric form of a hollow resonator, which allows it to store light very effectively.

Does Food Have 'Vitality' And Can We Absorb Its Life-Force?

Of particular interest is the technique of counting photon emissions. Every living organism emits biophotons or low-level luminescence (light with a wavelength between 200 and 800 nanometers).

This light energy is thought to be stored in the DNA during photosynthesis and is transmitted continuously by the cell. This is where the stored light energy in food becomes so essential.

Naturally grown fresh vegetables, for example, and sun-ripened fruits are rich in light energy. The capacity to store biophotons is therefore a measure of the quality of our food.

Stored sun energy finds its way into your cells though food in the form of minute particles of light. These light particles are called "biophotons," which are the smallest physical units of light. These biophotons contain important information, which controls complex vital processes in your body.

The biophotons have the power to order and regulate, and, in doing so, to elevate the organism to a higher oscillation or order. This is manifested as a feeling of vitality and well-being.

Peace and Love,
Flora

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"Liberty means responsibility. That's why most men dread it." - George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)

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Spring into Spring

It's Springtime -- time to take off that Winter Weight and get yourself ready for a happy, healthy, energetic, extra, Extra-Special Summer. Make this the year YOU TAKE CONTROL of your health, life and well-being!

There's a lot more to being a Raw Fooder than eating fruits and veggies. Now you can learn about the Raw Foods Lifestyle at home. Learn how to detoxify your body, what to eat, why to eat it, and how to prepare yummy raw food meals that leave you feeling full and satisfied. The Home Study version of the Dr. Ann Wigmore Raw Foods Lifestyle includes over 45 hours of video instruction, and a comprehensive manual.

APRIL SPECIALS

Subscribe to the 15-lesson Raw Foods Lifestyle Home Study Program time payment program now, and get your first lesson free: http://chidiet.com/lessons.htm.

Bonus Offer:
If you order the complete Raw Foods Lifestyle Home Study Program this month we'll also include, at no extra charge, over $100 worth of bonus materials:
Bonus Book: "Green for Life," by Victoria Boutenko (read the Book Review)
Bonus Video: "Greens can Save Your Life," with Victoria Boutenko (2 Tapes or DVDs)
Bonus Video: "Dr. Ann Wigmore's Kitchen," with Dr. Ann and Dr. Flora van Orden
Bonus Video: "Out of the Ordinary," with Robert Taylor, Steven Gibb and Dr. James Carey
Bonus Book: "Finding Health in Hodunk," by Thom Hartmann
Bonus Video: A surprise title.

For more information about what's contained in these comprehensive Raw "Living" Foods Lesson Plans, please visit http://chidiet.com/lessons.htm.

Mail from Alberta, Canada

Hi Jim,

I am already into my 5th hour of dvds and polished off the 2 books Why Suffer and the one by Don. I feel like I am in the classroom too. I skipped ahead and watched the Victoria 3 hour talk and LOVED it. She is great.

I am so looking forward to bringing my family down to CHI, hopefully this year!

Thanks for all the work you put into completing this home study course.

No regrets, I am thrilled to have it!!

HL

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You must become the change you want to see in the world. - M. K. Gandhi

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In The News

(BBC) Pharmaceutical firms are inventing diseases to sell more drugs, researchers have warned. Disease-mongering promotes non-existent diseases and exaggerates mild problems to boost profits, the Public Library of Science Medicine reported: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4898488.stm.

Looking for a place to chat with other Raw Fooders, to find advice and support? Here's a website that specializes in just that, and several people have recommended it to me lately: http://www.rawfoodchat.com/.

Don't Fight the Healing Process - In the course of following a nutritional program for allergies or other problems, many people experience uncomfortable symptoms. This is known as a healing reaction. The most common symptom is a temporary reduction in energy. They may find themselves sleeping longer, perhaps as much as 12 hours a night. Some people also report aches and pains in various parts of the body, digestive system disturbances such as gas, constipation, or diarrhea, or other miscellaneous complaints. These symptoms occur because the body is ridding itself of the substances that have been making it toxic: http://www.subtlenergy.com/articles/articles/dont_fight_the_healing_process.htm.

(Science Daily) Chemicals in cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, watercress, cabbage and cauliflower, appear to stop human prostate cancer cells from growing in mice by affecting the expression of proteins, says a University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute study, abstract number 5601, presented April 6th at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research, at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/04/060405235119.htm.

(Preventive Psychiatry E-Newsletter # 252) More on the NutraSweet Toxicity Scandal: Rumsfeld is Guilty of Much More Than International War Crimes - Largest Aspartame Producer in Europe Will Cease Production. By: Dr. Betty Martini, D.Hum.
With all the excuses of Holland Sweetener, obviously the handwriting is on the wall. With the impeccable Ramazzini Study in Italy showing aspartame to be a multi-potential carcinogen, peer reviewed by 7 world experts, the studies by the original manufacturer, Searle, which also showed cancer, have been confirmed.
For years FDA and the manufacturers have tried to prevent independent studies, and Gregory Gordon who did the original UPI Investigation http://www.dorway.com/upipaper.txt and http://www.dorway.com/upipart2.html once wrote an article on this.
And the studies keep coming. One in Greece http://www.wnho.net/new_greek_aspartame_studies.htm shows neurological problems and memory loss. Bottom line? Alzheimers. Another in Liverpool shows aspartame interaction: http://www.organicconsumers.org/toxic/msg010306.cfm.
Actually aspartame interacts with all drugs and vaccines: http://www.wnho.net/aspartame_interacts.htm.
Dr. Ralph Walton's research showed 92% of all independent peer reviewed studies show the problems aspartame causes: http://www.dorway.com/peerrev.html.
Now the FDA is obligated to recall aspartame and invoke the Delaney Amendment which says if a product produces cancer in animals it cannot be put in food. Their own FDA toxicologist, Dr. Adrian Gross told Congress this should have been done in the beginning: http://www.wnho.net/cancer_study_obligates_recall.htm.
Aspartame should never have been approved, and how Donald Rumsfeld got it approved when the FDA said no is told by James Turner, Atty, in the aspartame documentary, Sweet Misery: A Poisoned World, www.amazon.com or Barnes & Noble. Here is the clip: http://www.soundandfury.tv/pages/Rumsfeld2.html.
For more about aspartame: http://www.dorway.com/indexnew.htm and http://chiDiet.com/news/.

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"Healing is Physical, Mental, Emotional and Spiritual." - Dr. Ann Wigmore.

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Backslider's Corner
- by Jim Carey

Backslide? THIS time of the year? I'm down on the farm in Georgia, the days are in the 80's, the nights in the 50's, everything's been blooming for over a month, and wild plants and edibles are everywhere.

Now, if I could just identify them all. Oh, I know dandelion and a few of the others, and none of those are safe from my salad bowl or blender. But if I could just get an expert, like Dr. Flora, to spend a couple of days here, I bet I could live off the land and save that hundred dollars I pay every week for Organic Produce.

This is a lifestyle choice, not a religion. Even if you're not eating 100% raw, how much better are you doing than when you were on the SAD (Standard American Diet)? Eating outside of the program is nothing to feel guilty about.

One big Green Smoothie a day is a great start... By that we mean lots of greens, and just a bit of fruit. The rest of your healthier lifestyle will come with time.

Every essential nutrient is provided by the raw vegan diet when a good variety of foods are eaten.

My personal Green Smoothie/Energy Soup recipe (about halfway down): chiDiet.com/news/LivingFoodsNews20060311.htm.

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Hands-On Raw Vegan Food Prep and Internal Cleansing Classes

Now is the time to visit Creative Health Institute and learn about Dr. Ann Wigmore's Raw Living Foods Lifestyle.

Some try to heal you with vitamins or herbs, others with drugs or surgery. But the Dr. Ann Wigmore program is different - We Don't Wait to get sick. The Wigmore diet “tunes up” your entire body, now, so you won't get sick in the first place!

We've been teaching the benefits of a plant-based diet for almost 30 years in an intensive, two-week hands-on program of health education and raw foods preparation. The testimonials of former CHI students speak volumes about the Dr. Ann Wigmore Lifestyle that we teach - CreativeHealth.us/testimonials.htm.

The best way to get to know us it to come visit for an afternoon. Alternate Sundays we have a wonderful raw gourmet vegan buffet at 2:30 pm. Call us at (866) 426-1213 for dates. For driving directions and maps visit CreativeHealth.us/directions.htm.

We Get Mail

I am responding to your request in the CHI newsletter about diabetes and raw foods. I am happy to communicate my personal success using more raw foods in my diet. I have been researching natural health for several years and have reversed many dis-eases by educating myself and renewing my commitment to myself for well-being and eating and exercise.

When I was first diagnosed with diabetes my a1c was 12.8 and I weighed over 220 lbs. Like I said, I also had many other dis-eases that have gone away. I have been to CHI three times, the first being December 02. I was there for six weeks back in mid-November '05. For a couple of years my blood sugar has been totally normal. I can even fast and not get the shakes.

My weight is 144 lbs, down from 228. My cholesterol is low, blood pressure is low. My body fat is 25.4%, which is normal.

I could go on and on about the improvements I have seen in my health since adopting a natural diet. I do not eat completely 100% raw but a large content of my diet is raw. I have fruit for breakfast, usually a green smoothie for lunch and then after 3 pm I eat some grains and lightly cooked veggies. I eat a lot of organic virgin coconut oil. I don't eat a lot of salads, I see the benefits of my vitamixer - it does such a good job of breaking down the fibers in the greens. It would really take two hours to eat a salad with all the required chewing to break the fibers. I do enjoy my almond mylk too. I like blending almonds with frozen bananas and tahini with some vanilla and carob powder. I love to make guacamole and I eat it with organic blue corn chips. That is such a treat! I do not do well with wheat and dairy so I do eat a little organic brown rice pasta. Not too often, but sometimes I will eat some soy peanut butter chocolate frozen dessert.

Now for exercise - I love it! When it is warm outside I walk over three miles 5-6 X's per week. I rebound while listening to radio or TV. I workout to exercise videos. I love to move my body! The more I move the better I feel. Outdoor activity is best for me, hiking I love! I am a massage therapist and I have been using Young Living Essential Oils on myself and my clients for years. YL has many essential oils useful for diabetics.

I am not as familiar with type 1 diabetes as I am with type 2, which is the kind I had. I would be happy to do some research in my PDR with YL on type 1 if you like.

Feel free to contact me for further information. I wish you a happy day and keep up the good work!

Sincerely,
NM, NCTMB

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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).

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Jicamashed Potatoes Recipe
by Jan Jensen of WELL-thy Choices
-- and one of my favorite snacks! - JC

Ingredients:
4 cups jicama, chopped
1 avocado, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon Celtic salt (optional)

Directions:
Blend in food processor and top with Mushroom Gravy.

Links to Raw Vegan Recipes

http://creativehealthinstitute.com/links/links5.htm
http://www.living-foods.com/recipes/
http://www.rawtimes.com (difficult to navigate to Recipes...but it's there)
http://www.rawfoodfocus.com/index.htm?rawfoodfocus_9.htm
http://www.purejoylivingfoods.com/recipes/index.shtml
http://www.rawfoodlife.com/raw_food_recipes.html

-- Thanks, Jan

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If You DO Eat Non-Organic Foods
- be Aware of The Most Pesticide-contaminated Foods

The twelve most pesticide-contaminated foods:

Strawberries
Bell Peppers, Green and Red
Spinach
Cherries, U.S.
Peaches
Cantaloupe, Mexican
Celery
Apples
Apricots
Green beans
Grapes, Chilean
Cucumbers

- source: http://www.consciouschoice.com/1995-98/cc116/toxicveggies.html

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-- Working Together to Help Others --

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Upcoming Events

TODAY -- Union City, Michigan - Paul Nison to speak Saturday, April 15th at Creative Health Institute from 2 - 4 pm. Hear all about the benefits of The Raw Food Diet! Dessert Served! - The benefits of eating living raw/organic food - Overcoming weight issues - Overcoming all diseases - Physical, mental, and spiritual factors of health with discussion on emotional eating - Practical tips on how to get your family and friends to eat healthy! - Physical, mental and spiritual factors of health - What The Scriptures of our Creator say about health, sickness and disease - Why most doctors are way off the mark! - One simple answer that works for everyone - The most updated healing advice - How you can get healthy right now - Physical, mental and spiritual factors of health. Paul will answer all your questions! Book signing following the lecture. For more about Paul visit www.PaulNison.com and http://creativehealth.us/. Please RSVP to 866-426-1213 - $20. "Paul Nison is a dynamic and passionate authority on the raw foods lifestyle. His personal experience and extensive research on raw foods shines through during his informative and motivating lectures. Paul is a wonderful speaker, and his triumph over inflammatory bowel disease with a raw foods diet deeply resonates with people attending his lectures." -- Kevin Eich, Wild Oats Community Marketing Coordinator, Reno, NV.

Greensboro, North Carolina - April 15th, 17th & 18th - Living on Live foods Certified Teacher Schall Adams will be teaching the Living on Live Food Chef and Instructor Certification Classes. Learn for yourself how to prepare delicious raw food meals or become certified to teach this lifestyle. Classes are taught hands on. For more info: http://www.whatisrawfood.com or (775) 412-1891.

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida - Rene Oswald's April Living Foods Seminars and Food Prep Classes in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. The following classes are FREE! For more information contact Rene at rene.oswald@att.net Monday, April 17th from 6:30-7:30 PM - Green Revolution Seminar Class - How drinking Green Smoothies can give you health in a tasteful way. Monday, April 24th from 6:30-7:30 PM or Wednesday, April 26th from 12 Noon to 1 PM - Living Foods Healthy Snack.

Worldwide - The first of the new LIVEstyle Program health series is a telecourse, Your Healthiest Pregnancy, on Wednesday, April 12 at 6 PM Pacific (9 PM EST). Featured will be Kimberly Mac and Jinjee Talifero, author of a number of ebooks about a healthy pregnancy and raising a healthy baby. Talifero has had 4 different types of raw and cooked lifestyle pregnancies and experience first-hand with what works. A question & answer session will follow on Monday, April 17, at 6 p.m. Pacific (9 p.m. Eastern) on the same teleconference line in response to questions emailed in from the first teleconference. In addition, some bonuses are packaged in with the program: a transcript, a Smoothie Guide, recipes, 3-month membership to RAW 411 Recipe Subscription Series, a print copy of my 1st Best Selling book, Wake Up Live the Life You Love, Finding Your Life's Passion. Also participation in Healthy From the Inside Out Challenge is included, a group health enhancement program that's perhaps one of the most valuable parts of the package, and several e-books by Jinjee on raw pregnancy and raising vegan children and the garden diet, plus a film DVD on living a raw lifestyle as a family. To pre-register for the telecourse, schedule sessions and learn more, visit http://thenakedvegan.com or call: (949) 735-5883 or email info@kimberlymac.com.

Atlanta, Georgia - "Get Healthy Stay Balanced" - this is the fourth class that we will teach in Atlanta starting on Tuesday, April 11. It will consist of one Tuesday evening class for 9 weeks; this class has been created by "Hallelujah Acres". Teaching health from a biblical prospective, based on Genesis 1:29 "And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat." It will take you step by step into a journey to health and vibrant living. Your progress will be monitored. The class includes a wide array of manuals, journals, recipes and books, and includes a full dinner and raw food demonstration at every meeting. Class size is limited. The cost for everything is $300, and $350 for 2 people from the same household. If you like to come and attend our overview class on April 11 for free, please call and reserve your place. Call 770-992-9218 or email info@sproutrawfood.org.

Shelby and Myrtle Beach, North Carolina - "Raw Basic, Raw Gourmet Class" In Shelby NC April 18 - 19 In Myrtle Beach NC April 28 -29: info@sproutrawfood.org.

Cornelius, North Carolina - WELLthy Choices Potlucks 6:30-8:30 p.m. Please bring a healthy potluck dish (raw foods encouraged) to share with at least 10-12 people. Bring guests! Bring the family! If you are bringing a guest(s), please bring an additional dish or enough for each additional person! April 20, 2006 At the home of Jim & Barbara Murphy, 20707 Pointe Regatta Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031. RSVP: 704-892-9478, and to get directions to their marvelous home on the lake! Speaker: JoAnn Nealis Topic of discussion: CranialSacral Therapy. JoAnn graduated from the Therapeutic Massage Training Institute of Charlotte, NC, then continued advanced work at the Southeastern School of Neuromuscular and Massage Therapy of Charlotte, and was awarded an outstanding achievement award in her work with NMT. She went on to ... [8 lines deleted]. She is currently ... [16 more lines deleted -- hey, she's very well-qualified, and speaking here tonight!].

Kansas City, Kansas - Raw Vegan Kitchen Demo April 21- 7 pm to 9 pm & April 22 - 3 pm to 5 pm Reservations are required. During this raw and vegan kitchen demo you will see and use all of the lastest kitchen equipment needed for a raw and vegan kitchen. We will show you how, with the right tools you can prepare both raw and vegan meals easier, faster and more efficient. The demo concludes with a tasting of the foods prepared during the show and our new pre-packaged line of raw foods!! The demo is FREE and all of the products will be available for sale at the end of the show! If you'd like to get together with your friends and host a kitchen demo while enjoying great food and fun call me and I'll tell you how you can receive FREE products from the demo! 913.281.3848 or email Kimse at Kimse@instituteoflivingright.com.

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida - Rene Oswald will have a Living Foods Buffet class on Saturday, April 22nd from 1-6 pm. She will share her secrets of making delicious living foods in a fast and easy way. The class will be followed by a Living Foods Buffet. She will be preparing smoothies, breakfast ideas, dehydrated cookies and crackers, soups, appetizers, entrees, salads, dips and spreads, and desserts. Rene will demonstrate how to make enough food for 4 days in 3 hours! Email rene.oswald@att.net or call 561-775-4867 for more information.

Chicago, Illinois - FUNdamentals of Raw Living Foods - One-Day Intensive Certification Courses. Look Good, Feel Great, Lose Weight and Experience the Magic of Raw Living Foods! Saturday, April 22, with Jenny Cornbleet, Jenny@learnrawfood.com or call 773-677-6401 or visit www.RawFoodChef.com.

Chicago, Illinois - Saturday, April 22, 5 - 8 pm Sunday Night Live Raw Food Potluck on Saturday night at the Funky Buddha on Grand and Milwaukee in Chicago: www.rawfoodchicago.com.

Sanford, Maine - Goodall Library, Thursday, April 27, 6-8pm. Southern Maine Chapter of the National Health Federation - (www.thenhf.com) Free Film- "We Become Silent; The Last Days of Health Freedom" (http://www.welltv.com/) narrated by Dame Judith Dench. For more info contact Regional Rep Pamela Gerry at 207 459 4146 or email pamelagerry@yahoo.com.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - April 27th 28th 29th & 30th Living on Live Foods Certified Teacher Schall Adams will be teaching the Living on Live Food Chef and Instructor Certification Classes. Learn for yourself how to prepare delicious raw food meals or become certified to teach this lifestyle. Classes are taught hands on. For more info: http://www.whatisrawfood.com or (775) 412-1891.

Canton, Michigan - Michael Dwyer's Chef level certification classes are on Saturday - April 29th. Six hours for $125; at the Good Food Company in Canton, MI. Michael has studied under Alissa Cohen, and is certified to teach you how to become certified also. He is planning a 2 & 1/2 day Instructor-Level certification sometime in May for $650. If you are interested, either go to his website at www.rawdwyer.com, email him at rawdwyer@rawdwyer.com or call him at 734-812-9137.

Sacramento, California - Salud! Cooking and Lifestyle School, Whole Foods Market, Sunday, May 5, 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM with Alicia Ojeda, Alicia@RawFoodChef.com, call 707-964-2420 or visit www.RawFoodChef.com .

Watervliet, Michigan - Ronora Lodge Presents: "Eating Raw, Living Well Health Retreat," May 5 through 14. May 12th: Mehmet Ak, Executive Chef and owner of Cousins Live Eatery in Chicago. May 11th: Jenny Cornbleet, raw foods chef and author of Raw Foods Made Easy for 1 or 2 People. Come for the day (only $25) or a 2-night, 3-night or 9-night stay. Ronora Lodge and Retreat Center is situated on 425 acres of private nature conservancy land surrounding the shining sapphire waters of Lake Sherwood. Internationally known Hiawatha Cromer will lead this magical living foods retreat which will feature hands-on classes, nature walks, and daily yoga classes. S. Hunger Leggitt, PsyD, psychologist and organic gardener, will lead healing visualizations and journaling classes, along with hands-on organic gardening lessons. Prepare wild herb teas after a wild edible herb lecture and walk. Create your journal and spirit beads in arts and crafts classes. Join in drumming circles and take part in an optional three-day partial fast. Help us inaugurate rustic Ronora Lodge in its first of many living foods lifestyle wellness retreats. www.ronoralodge.com or phone 269-463-6315.

Roseburg, Oregon - The Raw-Raw Girls Present Be Your Own Cheerleader." Dr. Ann Wigmore said, "Be Your Own Doctor". The Raw-Raw Girls say, "Why stop there?" Learn what equipment to not be without, which drills are mandatory, how to identify who or what needs to be "cut" from your team, winning strategies to defeat any perceived "opponent", how to throw your own "pep rallies" and of course, how to cheer for yourself! Paul Fieber and his wife Suzie are leaders of the Roseburg Group and their telephone number for more information is (541) 860-5258. Date: May 11, 2006. Location: Mercy Education Bldg, 2459 Stewart Parkway, next to Parkway Medical Supply. Time: The potluck begins at 6:30 pm and the talk about 7:30 pm. For more info contact therawgirls@yahoo.com.

Lanark, Ontario - You are invited to join a very inspiring permaculture workshop from May 19 to May 22. The workshop will be led by Dave Jacke, a well known author and teacher of ecological design and permaculture. www.newliferetreat.com

Chicago, Illinois - Sunday, May 28th Raw-B-Que in Chicago, private residence, must R.S.V.P. for more info: www.rawfoodchicago.com

Watervliet, Michigan - Ronora Lodge Presents: "Eating Raw, Living Well Health Retreat," June 6 through 12. Choose a 2-night or 6-night stay and rejuvenate with the living foods lifestyle program developed by Ann Wigmore, while enjoying the serenity of rustic Ronora Lodge and Retreat Center. Optional three-day partial fast. www.ronoralodge.com - 269-463-6315.

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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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Ongoing Events

Raw Vegan Radio - A radio show that will open your mind to holistic health, nutrition, and the connection between mind, body, and spirit. With your host, Steven Prussack, MS. Lots of interviews with "Who's Who in Raw Living Foods." www.RawVeganRadio.com.

The Naked Vegan - Kimberly Mac, on Alternative Talk Radio, Seattle; a segment called Positive Choice Radio at 1 pm Thursdays. KKNW Radio: www.newschannel1150.com.

British Columbia, Courtenay - Raw vegan potluck on the 4th Sunday of every month at the Florence Filberg Centre. Raw & Cooked vegan potluck on the 2nd Sunday of each month at the same location. Note that Courtenay is the home of ZenZero Raw Food Oasis, a cafe with tasty raw foods. Sign up for RawRose's Uncooking Classes held regularly at ZenZero. Contact Rose Vasile at (250) 334-2251 for more info (Rose was the Director of Creative Health Institute in 2003).

Florida, Delray Beach - Circle of Life Holistic Events: www.circle-of-life.net/winternewsletter.html.

Florida, Orlando - I really would like to learn more about preparing raw meals, but cannot travel to a residential program right now. Is there anything available in the Orlando area?? Thanks, Judith A. Sackett - SackettInv@aol.com.

Georgia, Atlanta - Support Group and Potluck every Monday, 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the Natural Market Place www.naturalmarketplace.net.

Georgia, Atlanta - Life Grocery and Cafe, 1453 Roswell Road, Marietta (770) 977-9583 (1/2 mi. E of the Big Chicken). My favorite Organic Market. Lots and lots of produce, tasty treats for Vegans, wonderful meals, and fresh, fresh, fresh. Free events all month long. Say "Hi" to Mandy for us!

Illinois, Chicago - Chicago has three monthly raw events/potlucks: one in Hyde Park, usually the first Sunday of the month, one on the north side, usually the third Sunday of the month and one at our new raw food restaurant, Cousin's at 3038 W. Irving Park Road, schedule varies. www.rawfoodchicago.com for info. (Check out our new website for the raw scoop of Chicago!)

Kansas City, Kansas - Living Right Raw Food Cafe 7:00 pm; Meets every third Thursday of the month This group meets monthly and is totally centered on Raw Living Food ideas. Each member of the cafe brings a dish to share. The meeting includes the sharing of food, great conversations, planning of raw food events and possible trips, on occasion there are guest speakers, or demonstrations. Open to all! You do not have to be Raw nor do you have to be 100% raw to join us. This is lots of fun! Come join us. Meetings are FREE for more information call Kimse at 913.281.3848 or kimse@instituteoflivingright.com.

Kansas City, Kansas - 2:00 pm Live Food Kitchen Show - This potluck meets the second Saturday of every month at Wild oats in Overland park KS. I will be doing a presentation on how to stock your Living Food Kitchen. I will cover types of food, how to store them and equipment information like what type of equipment you need form the big to the small and how to use basic kitchen equipment for a live food diet. You will be able to view and sample some of the products. After the presentation you will also be able to order any of the products we have available. The presentation will be followed by the Living Food Potluck. There is no fee for this event. If you would like to attend email me for more information! Hope to see you there! For more information contact Kimse at 913.281.3848 or kimse@instituteoflivingright.com.

Massachusetts, Boston - New Boston Area Raw Vegan Pot Luck Schedule: Every third Tuesday of the month. Date: Feb. 21st 6 - 9 pm. Contact: Adrienne Martin - 617.222.0491. Email: aemartin04@hotmail.com. Address: 28 Everdean Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Massachusetts, Boxborough - Raw Vegan Pot Luck - Wednesday Feb 15th, 6:30 - 9 PM. Location: - 118 Cobleigh Road, Boxborough. Contact info: Andy Migner, andy@marllaw.com. Regular Schedule: The third Wednesday of the month.

Michigan, Ann Arbor - Monthly potluck. Contact Ellen Bogard at (734) 995-0875 for more information. During March and April we will host raw food potlucks on Sunday March 12th and April 9th. John Rasmussen and Marilyn Wedenoja (734) 995-8483.

Michigan, Detroit - Veggies in Motion calendar of events: www.veggiesinmotion.org/calendar. They have all kinds of things going on in the Metropolitan Detroit area. Nice newsletter, too.

Michigan, Lansing - Living Food Group gathering and living food (raw vegan) potluck. We always meet the 1st Monday of the month (unless it is a holiday) from 6 - 8 p.m. Our coordinator is Cricket Lott. Here is our website: www.livinghiho.com.

Michigan, Union City - Creative Health Institute - alternate Sundays we have a wonderful raw gourmet vegan buffet at 2:30 pm. Suggested donation $10. For driving directions please visit CreativeHealth.us/directions.htm. Call (866) 426-1213 for dates and reservations.

Michigan, Union City - Vadim Guchinskiy, Nutritional Microscopist trained by Dr. Robert O. Young, PhD (author of the pH Miracle book series) is making weekly and bi-weekly trips to Creative Health Institute to do Blood Analysis. The Director, Darcy Flynn, is scheduling appointments for Wednesdays and Saturdays. Alternate Mondays he will be giving an educational presentation. Contact Darcy at (866) 426-1213.

Missouri, St. Louis - Raw Vegan Potluck - When: 1st Sunday each month - 5 pm at Wild Oats on Ladue. Contact Terry at rawlivingfood@yahoo.com for information.

New Hampshire, Manchester - Raw Food Potluck - The first Sunday of the month at 5:30 pm, usually. Contact info: Jude - naturallyjude@verizon.net - 603-666-7010.

North Carolina, Cornelius - 3rd Thursday each month 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Please bring a healthy potluck dish (raw foods encouraged) to share with at least 10-12 people, plus your recipe (we're compiling UNcookbooks!). RSVP: 704-892-9478.

Ontario, Greensville - The Spring Raw Fiesta will be this Sunday (4/9) at 2 PM at the O'Conner residence in Greensville. The raw dishes at the past few potlucks have been extraordinary in appearance and taste worthy of the best raw chefs. If any of you want to try something different you can check out the recipes at http://www.fresh-network.com/recipes/index.htm. Some of these are by Cherie Soria who has trained many of the best raw chefs. David Wolfe was especially enlightening at the Toronto Total Health. The Canadian premiere of the movie Breakthrough will be shown at Lorenna and Shantree's Living Centre near London on Friday night. It's about a family raising raw kids. See the newsletter on their website - www.thelivingcentre.com . Don and Anne O'Conner, 16 Wesite Avenue, Greensville, On (905-628-2058); DonOConner@aol.com.

Ontario, Ottawa - SimplyRaw promotes better health & quality of life through eating nutritious raw plant food. We offer raw food prep and healing workshops, monthly potlucks, raw coaching, support, products, book/video lending library and online bulletin board. www.SimplyRaw.ca

Oregon, Portland - Weekly raw vegan potlucks and gatherings - www.RawPortland.org.

Tennessee, Nashville - Free How to Eliminate Sickness Seminar every Saturday morning at 10:00 am, followed by healthy lunch. Free Support Group Meetings every Monday night at 6:00 pm (Pot Luck ) or pay our Chef $7 and he will prepare one for you. Free 24 Carrot Club meeting: A support group and candle light dinner meets the 4th Thursday of every month. Hear testimonies from cancer survivors and other adverse health issues. Contact Brenda Lee Reed at yourhealthcoach2003@yahoo.com, (615) 217-7814, or visit www.genesishealingcenter.net.

Texas, Houston - Raw Potluck, 1225 Taft Street (Taft Coffeehouse) The second Wednesday and fourth Thursday of every month.

Chase Sammut's ongoing recovery from a brain tumor, using Raw Living Foods: www.chasesammut.blogspot.com.

Want to see your event listed? Email the info to editor@chiDiet.com, preferably in the format used above.

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Resources for Raw Fooders

We should regularly remind ourselves of why we're aspiring to a plant-based diet. Here's a list of articles that you can use to reinforce your own aspirations, as well as share with others.

(Battle Creek Enquirer) Trendy "raw food" diets, recently made popular by celebrities who seemingly eat nothing but celery and sprouts, stemmed from places like Creative Health Institute: www.battlecreekenquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060227/NEWS01/602270313/1002.

Living Foods Defined, by Dr. Ann Wigmore: chiDiet.com/news/CHInewsletter07292003.htm.

Ten Advantages of Eating Raw, by Susan Jorg: rawfoods.com/articles/tenadvantages.html.

Raw Vegan vs. Raw Living Foods vs. the Dr. Ann Wigmore Diet - The Differences: chiDiet.com/news/LivingFoodsNews20060225.htm

Raw and Living Foods - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): rawfoods.com/faq.html.

Unexpected Benefits of Being Raw, by Jim Carey:
chiDiet.com/news/LivingFoodsNews20060107.htm
chiDiet.com/news/CHInewsletter07152003.htm

The Benefits of Raw Foods, by Paul Nison: chiDiet.com/news/CHInewsletter04292003.txt.
Other articles: chiDiet.com/benefits-of-living-foods-links.html.

The Value of Eating Fresh Sprouts (Scotland): news.scotsman.com/features.cfm?id=655172005.

Scientific Studies of Diet and Nutrition, by Dr. T. Colin Campbell, MD, PhD. Excerpts from The China Study:
chidiet.com/news/LivingFoodsNews20050730.htm
chidiet.com/news/LivingFoodsNews20050806.htm
chidiet.com/news/LivingFoodsNews20050813.htm
chidiet.com/news/LivingFoodsNews20050820.htm

Things to be Aware of in the Raw Food Arena, by Nomi Shannon:
Part A: chiDiet.com/news/CHInewsletter05272003.txt
Part B: chiDiet.com/news/CHInewsletter06032003.txt
Part C: chiDiet.com/news/CHInewsletter06102003.txt

Vegetarian Resources: creativehealth.us/links/links27.htm.

Living Foods Resources: creativehealth.us/links/links4.htm and chiDiet.com/raw-living-foods-links.html.

Living Foods Recipes: creativehealth.us/links/links5.htm.

Meat in our Midst; Voices of Vegetarians, Messages from Meat-eaters: www.chronogram.com/issue/2005/06/wholeliving/.

Coping techniques to stay on living foods, by Victoria Boutenko: AnnWigmore.com/news/RawFamilyOctober2005.htm.

Why resolutions fail, and what to do about it: chiDiet.com/news/LivingFoodsNews20050618.htm.

86 things that help people stay Raw: curezone.com/blogs/m.asp?f=67&i=247.

I hope these articles help, and keep you inspired.
Personally, when my lifestyle choices are questioned I just look at how much better I'm doing now that I'm living on living foods, than when I was on the SAD.

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Andressohn Family Fundraiser

Flora wrote on 3/30: "Went with Lamoy today for her to take a psychological evaluation test. I played with her precious Joy, who is 10 months old now, for 2 1/2 hours. She is walking and is so smart. Taking apart things, putting them back together. A petit princess who never cried once and who is so loved that she smiles freely with everyone who sees her."

Your continuing support is needed as we pay off the Andressohn's bail bond fees. For more information please visit chiDiet.com/news/LivingFoodsNews20060304.htm. Thank you to Donald Zabinski, Jennie Wilson, Gerald Perry, Steve Parker, S. Davidson, Z. Tettelaar, J. Wilson, F. Daley, Susana Veda, Ted Watkin and Mary Jane Moses for your generous contributions.

Diabetes and Living Foods Research

My name is Aimee Perrin. I would love to communicate with other diabetics or former diabetics who are on a raw food diet: chiDiet.com/news/LivingFoodsNews20060304.htm.

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