Wellness That Works

 June 17, 2006

 Table of Contents

 

  1. FEATURE ARTICLES
    • Obesity and Raw Living Foods
    • If You’re an Environmentalist, Why are You Still Eating Meat?
    • How to Print Only Part of the Newsletter
    • Quote of the Week
  2. RAW LIVING FOODS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
    • Home Study “How and Why” Program
    • Raw Living Foods Educator Certification
    • June Special
  3. IN THE NEWS
    • Organic Standards Being Weakened
    • Detoxification and Internal Cleansing
    • Natural Health Databases
    • Other News
  4. BACKSLIDER’S CORNER
    • Not 100% Raw?
    • Two Parables
    • Green Smoothies
    • I Get Mail
  5. RECIPES OF THE WEEK
    • Incredible Hummus
    • Papaya Watercress Salad with Lime
  6. FAVORITE LINKS
    • How Fast is Your Internet Connection?
    • Proposed Congressional Funding Cuts to NPR and PBS
    • Cell Phone Numbers Being Released to Telemarketers
    • Free Music Services
    • Evert-Fresh Green Bags
  7. SPECIAL EVENTS
    • Special Events of Interest to Raw and Living Food Vegans
    • Introductions to the Lifestyle
    • Lots of new listings in the US and Canada
  8. REGULAR EVENTS
    • Weekly and Monthly Vegetarian, Vegan, Raw and Living Foods Events
    • In the US and Canada
  9. RAW LIVING FOOD INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
    • Raw Living Food Lifestyle Defined
    • The Advantages and Benefits of Eating Raw
    • The Benefits of Living Foods and Sprouts
    • Inspiring Raw Lifestyle Videos
    • Scientific Studies of Diet and Nutrition
  10. RAW LIVING FOOD RECIPE LINKS
    • Recipe “Links We Like” – Vegetarian, Vegan and Raw Vegan
  11. CUSTOMER SERVICE
    • Newsletter Archives
    • About your subscription to chi Living Foods News
    • Publisher Address and Contact Information
    • What our lawyers make us say

 

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Or do like Helen Terry and set it as your default home page, and be inspired all week long!

 

 FEATURE ARTICLES

 

Obesity and Raw Living Foods

Morbid obesity does not have to plague us any longer. Give raw food a try and maybe together we can show the world that bariatric surgery is not the only hope for the morbidly obese. Gastric bypass surgery can kill you. Eating raw foods will make you healthy. Both offer fast weight loss. Both will let you post before and after pictures. One offers a life-time of malnutrition, the other offers abundance, joy, energy, and a glow of well-being so strong everyone will ask how. Choose wisely. Carlene did, and  beat obesity, once and for all. Also on her website she has links to several other success stories. [I’m sure you’re all familiar with my story – Jim.]

 

 

If You’re an Environmentalist, Why are You Still Eating Meat?

There has never been a better time for environmentalists to become vegetarians. Evidence of the environmental impacts of a meat-based diet is piling up at the same time its health effects are becoming better known. Meanwhile, full-scale industrialized factory farming -- which allows disease to spread quickly as animals are raised in close confinement -- has given rise to recent, highly publicized epidemics of meat-borne illnesses.

 

 

How to Print Only Part of the Newsletter

If you’d just like to print out the recipes or a particular article in the newsletter, you don’t need to print the entire newsletter. Use your mouse to highlight the text that you’d like to print, then from your menu choose File->Print. When the print box comes up choose the button that says “Selection,” then click OK. Many have asked; I hope this helps.


Quote of the Week
The best six doctors anywhere
And no one can deny it
Are sunshine, water, rest, and air
Exercise and diet.
These six will gladly you attend
If only you are willing
Your mind they'll ease
Your will they'll mend
And charge you not a shilling.


- Nursery rhyme quoted by Wayne Fields, What the River Knows, 1990

 

 

Until next week,
Jim Carey

Smile! Life is Rawsome!

 

 RAW LIVING FOODS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Surrounded as we are with increasing toxicity in our food and environment, eating a pure and healthy diet is more important than ever. That's why the raw living foods movement is growing so fast.

There's a lot more to being a Raw Fooder than eating fruits and veggies. Now you can learn about the raw living foods lifestyle in the comfort and convenience of your own 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 raw living foods lifestyle includes over 45 hours of video instruction, and a comprehensive manual.

The raw living foods lifestyle has been taught by a series of visionaries in the past century. Dr. Ann Wigmore used it to cure herself of colon cancer in the 1950's, and then taught it for decades at Hippocrates Institute in Boston and Creative Health Institute in Michigan, teaching others to heal themselves naturally.

If you can't get into a residential program, then the home study program is for you. There's so much material in the home study program - 15 lessons, 30+ videos, 350+ page handbook - that you'd have to spend at least a month at a place like Creative Health to learn as much.

The First Lesson is Free - Examine the program in your home for 30 days. Even if you don't elect to continue your subscription, the first lesson is still yours to keep.

Complete Lifestyle Education Package

Helen Terry writes: “I’m watching the DVD you sent – it arrived here today [D39 – Introduction to Living Foods, WMTV interview with Jim Carey and Steven Gibb].  It’s wonderfully helpful.  I can use it for several almost vegan acquaintances that want to be there, but need a third-party recognition sequence.  You’ve provided it.  Many, many thanks.”

 

Completion of the home study program carries with it certification as a raw living foods lifestyle Education Professional:
Advanced Practitioner of Health through Nutrition, Exercise and Education

JUNE SPECIAL
When you order the complete raw living foods lifestyle Home Study Program this month we'll also include over $100 worth of bonus materials:

Green For Life

Personal Raw Coaching: 30 minutes of free coaching and consultation (by telephone) with Hiawatha Cromer, "The Wise Woman of Raw Foods."
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 III
Bonus Video: "Out of the Ordinary," with Robert Taylor, Steven Gibb and Dr. Jim Carey
Bonus Book: "Finding Health in Hodunk," by Thom Hartmann
Bonus Video: A surprise title.

For purchase information and more details, please visit www.chiDiet.com/lessons.htm.

 

 

"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)

 IN THE NEWS

 

Organic Standards Being Weakened

Helen Terry writes: “On visiting the vegetable department at HEB, a huge grocery store chain here, they have expanded their organic section to include more.  Their organic spinach says it is guaranteed organic based on the Colorado Organic Standards?  What’s this?  Is this a new kid on the block knock-off of the California Organic Standards (which may or may not even be in effect right now?)?"

 

Colorado Organic Standards appear to be the USDA Organic Standards, so, yes; it appears to me that they’re trying to capitalize on the California Standards, which are the highest in the US.

 

Your question is a very good one, because Organic Standards have been under assault for the last few years by industry and Congress. The latest measure is to overturn State and local Organic Standards and labeling laws.

 

 

Detoxification and Internal Cleansing

We’ve taught the need for detoxification and internal cleansing in the Dr. Ann Wigmore program for fifty years. The South African Journal of Natural Medicine now recommends the same. Unlike these other scientists, however, Dr. Ann taught that detoxification can best be achieved through eating raw, living foods, not with concoctions of herbs and vitamins.

 

Regular readers know that I’ve been warning of the dangers of microwave ovens for the last three years. Here’s a report from the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture that I haven’t shared with you before about how microwave ovens remove up to 97% of the health benefits from broccoli.

 

 

Natural Health Databases

Mercola.com has more than 50,000 pages of health information that you can now search.
NaturalCures.com also has an extensive online database of non-surgical, non-drug health treatments. You can use it for free for a week.

 

Other News

(The Hindu) Choosing Foods by Color and how this relates to raw living foods.

 

(South Africa) Scientists are rediscovering many components in living foods that have a major impact on our body systems, helping to promote health and prevent disease.

 

A federal judge recently found that the New York Consumer Protection Board (NYCPB) had violated the 1st Amendment freedom of speech rights of a man promoting natural cures, organic foods, and revealing corruption in the FDA, the pharmaceutical industry, the food industry and political and governmental. Now the Executive Deputy Director of the NYCPB has been arrested for felony possession of cocaine.

 

(Reuters Health) - In a study of adolescents who were admitted to a psychiatric hospital, those with body image concerns were more likely to suffer from symptoms of depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and other mental health problems than those who didn't have such concerns.

 

Measles Vaccine Undeniably Linked to Autism - If this sounds like medical heresy to you then you will certainly want to review the compelling evidence for this important finding.

 

How Prozac Works in Your Brain - New research shows exactly how antidepressants work to address the 'chemical imbalance' present in the brains of those who are depressed.

Sunscreens faulted on cancer protection.

 

It'll take more than public service campaigns to solve the nation's obesity problem, according to fitness experts who say neighborhoods must be designed so people can get around without their cars..

 

(Reuters) - Eating fewer calories may help prevent the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, researchers reported on Friday.

 

Four Ways to Reduce Stress With One Simple Do-it-Yourself Acupressure Technique - Address the cause of your stress and learn to relax using this all-natural stress-management program.

 

Exercise suggested for menopause symptoms.

 

(Reuters Health) - People who can't seem to relax and renew on weekends off from work may have a higher long-term risk of dying from heart disease, a study suggests.

 

Do You Have Diabetes And Not Even Know It? - One-third of the diabetics in America do not realize that they have diabetes. How can you find out if you are one of the 25 million Americans with it?

 

People who eat lots of fruit and vegetables are likely to have fewer wrinkles, says a new study.

 

(California NC Times) North County home to two raw foods restaurants.

 

The Inconvenient Truth – a new movie starring Al Gore about global warming. Here’s the trailer.

 

Calculate your impact on global warming.

 

 BACKSLIDER’S CORNER

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.

Two Parables
When I didn’t do my homework, my teacher would embarrass me in front of the entire class. This didn’t make me love to do homework. Instead it made me hate the subject that teacher taught.”

“I didn’t call home very frequently. Whenever I did call home, the first reaction I heard was always, ‘How come you didn’t call until now? Why do you make us worry so much about you?’ This made me feel guilty. But I so disliked hearing this that I kept pushing off making telephone calls to my parents. I wish they would have said, ‘We’re so happy to hear from you.’ This would have made me call more often.”

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.

 

 

I Get Mail

Saturday, 6/10/2006

Subject: Excellent!!!!!!

Jim Carey:

 

I've been receiving the chi Living Foods News for some time.  I think the latest you have sent (today) is the best I've read.

 

Keep up the good work.  Don't change anything!  This newsletter seems to be getting better all the time, and there's so much information that is very valuable and informative to people who want to keep up or improve their health.

 

Regards,

 

Ray Fidler

Toronto, Ontario

(one of your loyal readers)

 

 

So… Despite Ray’s advice to “not change anything,” I’ve obviously changed the format this week. What do you think?

 

 

Another Great Letter

Saturday, 6/10/2006

 

Good Morning Jim Carey, from Sydney Australia.

 

I have been enjoying your Newsletter for some months now. Since eating many more vegetables and snacking on tomatoes and avocadoes my good health is become exceptional good health.  Today I am noticing less cellulite and firmer finger nails.  Thank you for the work you do.

 

With gratitude and thanks,  

Jenny Dyson

 

 RECIPES OF THE WEEK

 

Incredible Hummus
Ingredients:
12 oz. chickpeas  (fresh, or dried & soaked overnight)
½ small onion, chopped
1 tsp. sesame oil (opt.)
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/3 cup tahini
2 tsp. soy sauce
juice from ½ lemon or about 1½ Tbsp.
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Sea salt to taste

 

Instructions:
Throw all ingredients in the blender or food processor and mix until smooth, adding very small amounts of water if the mixture is too thick

Serve with tortilla chips or spread on bread with veggies for a terrific sandwich!

Keeps in the refrigerator for about 5 days

Papaya Watercress Salad with Lime

Ingredients:
1½ bunches watercress leaves
3 papayas seeded and thinly sliced
1 ounce (4-5 stalks) hearts of palm, thinly sliced
1½ medium tomatoes

Dressing:
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
pinch coriander
pinch allspice

Arrange watercress on 6 small plates

Top with layers of papaya, hearts of palm and tomatoes

Mix dressing, then drizzle over the salads

Let stand for 30 minutes before serving

Makes 6 servings.

Recipe from Vegetarian Times, 2/93

 

 FAVORITE LINKS

 

This Week's “Links We Like”

 

How fast is your Internet connection?

Often not nearly as fast as you were led to believe it would be. Here are two free testing programs, one based in the United States and the other designed for International use.

 

Proposed Congressional funding cuts to NPR and PBS

I mentioned this a few weeks ago. Here’s what happened: http://civic.moveon.org/.

 

On Monday, June 19th all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you’ll be getting calls. You can now add your cell phone number to The National Do Not Call database. It only takes a minute or two.

 

Free Music Recommendation Services

With the Internet as a catalyst for accessing information, streaming media, and connecting with others, services dedicated to helping you discover new music have stormed the Internet like wildfire. Extreme Tech reviews free services for finding what you’re looking for, and Tech-Recipes helps you with the basics.

 

Evert-Fresh Green Bags® 

Supposed to extend the life of fresh produce 3 to 10 times longer without chemicals

 

 SPECIAL EVENTS

-- Working Together to Help Others --

Atlanta, Georgia - "Good Health Now" Workshop, Recipe Class and Lunch 65.00 for 1 and 95.00 for 2; Living Foods Institute, Atlanta 404-524-4488 Learn 100% organic, healthy, delicious recipes taking 3 to 5 minutes or less. Includes Brenda Cobb's newest book "Good Health Now" and a delicious lunch. Learn how to detoxify your body, heal your emotions and restore your health. Enjoy a fantastic organic lunch and leave empowered to achieve great health right now! 404- 524-4488.  Saturday, June 17, 1:00-4:00 pm.

Atlanta, Georgia - Free Banquet Dinner Feast and Graduation Party. Living Foods Institute Atlanta No Reservations Needed You don't want to miss this wonderful feast of 100% organic raw and living foods and hear the inspiring testimonies from the students who have just completed the 10- Day Healthy Lifestyle Course. It is an evening you will not soon forget. 404-524-4488. Sunday, August 13, 6:30 pm.

Atlanta, Georgia - Information on raw and living foods nutrition and detoxification and recipe demo. Sample tasting of recipes. This is the perfect opportunity to learn all about how Brenda Cobb's Healthy Lifestyle has helped thousands of people around the world to heal of all types of diseases and to achieve the highest level of health possible. You will hear Brenda's inspiring story of healing and learn exactly what you can do to begin at home to take better care of your health. You will also meet Randy Hyman, a 2003 graduate of the Living Foods Institute and hear his amazing story of how, after 25 years of being a diabetic on up to 100 units of insulin per day, he came off insulin completely in only 7 days and how he lowered his cholesterol over 100 points and brought his blood pressure down from 198/89 to 110/68. Free Seminar & Recipe Class 404-524-4488. Monday, August 14, 7:00 pm.

Atlanta, Georgia - Free Banquet Dinner Feast and Graduation Party. Living Foods Institute, Atlanta. No Reservations Needed You don't want to miss this wonderful feast of 100% organic raw and living foods and hear the inspiring testimonies from the students who have just completed the 10- Day Healthy Lifestyle Course. It is an evening you will not soon forget. 404-524-4488, Sunday, September 17, 6:30 pm.

Atlanta, Georgia - Free Seminar & Recipe Class Information on raw and living foods nutrition and detoxification and recipe demo. Sample tasting of recipes. This is the perfect opportunity to learn all about how Brenda Cobb's Healthy Lifestyle has helped thousands of people around the world to heal of all types of diseases and to achieve the highest level of health possible. You will hear Brenda's inspiring story of healing and learn exactly what you can do to begin at home to take better care of your health. You will also meet Randy Hyman, a 2003 graduate of the Living Foods Institute and hear his amazing story of how, after 25 years of being a diabetic on up to 100 units of insulin per day, he came off insulin completely in only 7 days and how he lowered his cholesterol over 100 points and brought his blood pressure down from 198/89 to 110/68. 404-524-4488. Monday, September 18, 7:00 pm.

Atlanta, Georgia - Healthy Holiday Recipe Workshop Living Foods Institute 404-524-4488 $40.00 for 1 - $60.00 for 2.  Learn healthy, delicious holiday recipes and enjoy a wonderful gourmet lunch. Learn tips on how to stay healthy during the holidays and how to create quick and easy dishes that will WOW! all your friends. Learn how to detoxify after the holidays are over and how to maintain your weight and still eat great! You will not want to miss this exciting and very delicious time with Brenda Cobb. You'll see why she was chosen by Vita-Mix as one of the top raw and living foods chefs in the country. 404-524- 4488. Saturday, September 30, 1:00-4:00 pm.

Atlanta, Georgia - Free Banquet Dinner Feast and Graduation Party. Living Foods Institute, Atlanta. No Reservations Needed. You don't want to miss this wonderful feast of 100% organic raw and living foods and hear the inspiring testimonies from the students who have just completed the 10- Day Healthy Lifestyle Course. It is an evening you will not soon forget. Sunday, October 15,  6:30pm.

Atlanta, Georgia - Information on raw and living foods nutrition and detoxification and recipe demo. Sample tasting of recipes. This is the perfect opportunity to learn all about how Brenda Cobb's Healthy Lifestyle has helped thousands of people around the world to heal of all types of diseases and to achieve the highest level of health possible. You will hear Brenda's inspiring story of healing and learn exactly what you can do to begin at home to take better care of your health. You will also meet Randy Hyman, a 2003 graduate of the Living Foods Institute and hear his amazing story of how, after 25 years of being a diabetic on up to 100 units of insulin per day, he came off insulin completely in only 7 days and how he lowered his cholesterol over 100 points and brought his blood pressure down from 198/89 to 110/68. Free Seminar & Recipe Class 404-524-4488. Monday, October 16, 7:00 pm.

Atlanta, Georgia - Free Banquet Dinner Feast and Graduation Party. Living Foods Institute Atlanta No Reservations Needed You don't want to miss this wonderful feast of 100% organic raw and living foods and hear the inspiring testimonies from the students who have just completed the 10- Day Healthy Lifestyle Course. It is an evening you will not soon forget. 404-524-4488. Sunday, November 12, 6:30 pm.

Atlanta, Georgia - Information on raw and living foods nutrition and detoxification and recipe demo. Sample tasting of recipes. This is the perfect opportunity to learn all about how Brenda Cobb's Healthy Lifestyle has helped thousands of people around the world to heal of all types of diseases and to achieve the highest level of health possible. You will hear Brenda's inspiring story of healing and learn exactly what you can do to begin at home to take better care of your health. You will also meet Randy Hyman, a 2003 graduate of the Living Foods Institute and hear his amazing story of how, after 25 years of being a diabetic on up to 100 units of insulin per day, he came off insulin completely in only 7 days and how he lowered his cholesterol over 100 points and brought his blood pressure down from 198/89 to 110/68. Free Seminar & Recipe Class 404-524-4488.  Monday, November 13, 7:00pm.

 

Birmingham, Michigan - - Diet as Disease Prevention - Dr. Kerrie Saunders, PhD presents the benefits of a plant-based diet to help in the prevention and reversal of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, obesity and more! Learn ways to customize your approach and also how to monitor your progress with BioImpedance technology - now available on select days in Birmingham! Event location: Functional Fitness of Birmingham, just off Woodward, at 1185 Adams, across from Blossoms restaurant. Call 248-988-8098 to schedule. Seating is limited for this presentation. $40 course fee includes all handouts. Monday, June 19, 6:30-8:30 pm.

Delray, Florida - Free Seminar and Recipe Class Nutrition Cottage, 407 E Atlantic Ave., Delray, Florida 561- 272-8571 Information on raw and living foods nutrition and detoxification and recipe demo. Sample tasting of recipes. This is the perfect opportunity to learn all about how Brenda Cobb's Healthy Lifestyle has helped thousands of people around the world to heal of all types of diseases and to achieve the highest level of health possible. You will hear Brenda's inspiring story of healing and learn exactly what you can do to begin at home to take better care of your health. Sunday, June 25, 4:00 pm.

Detroit, Michigan - Tabling: Detroit Networking Party - Dr. Bob and Dr. Detroit host a big networking party and VIM will be tabling. 18700 Woodward (near 6 Mile). Friday, June 23, 8 pm.

 

Farmington Hills, Michigan - Lecture:  Achieving Optimal Health - Jim Corcoran, president of Veggies In Motion, discusses how the foods we choose can dramatically affect our health. Learn how to easily lose weight, prevent and reverse disease, and bring vitality into your life. Hear the latest research in an informative and entertaining fashion. You'll be happy that you came to this lecture! Farmington Unitarian Universalist Church, 25301 Halsted Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48335. 248-478-7272 FREE. - Sunday June 25, 10:00 am.

Ft. Bragg, California - THE 2nd ANNUAL VIBRANT LIVING EXPO PRESENTED BY LIVING LIGHT INTERNATIONAL & THE INSTITUTE FOR VIBRANT LIVING. Internationally Renowned Speakers! Interactive Panels with Leading Experts! Organic Gourmet Raw Foods! Culinary Demos! Networking Opportunities! Superior Products for Health! Inclusive! Innovative! Interactive! Inspirational! Raw Pie Contest! Rising Star Chef Showcase! Saturday Night Gala with Music, Awards, Auction, and Fun! Pre Festival and Post Festival Seminars. Up to 9 days of education, food, and fun on the beautiful Mendocino coast! Where: Living Light Culinary Center, Fort Bragg, CAIntroduction to speakers and presentations. Call 707-964-2420 for an application or download online at Rising Star Showcase. For more info visit http://www.rawfoodchef.com.  Free - Thursday, August 24, 7-9 pm.  August 25-27, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm.

Ft. Bragg, California - Special Seminar with Viktoras KulvinskasExperience the wit and wisdom of the internationally acclaimed author of “Survival Into the 21st Century”, Viktoras Kulvinskas. Widely known as the “father” of living foods, this Harvard-educated former astrophysicist will amaze you with the depth of his knowledge and scientific acumen. If you’ve never seen Viktoras speak before, give yourself the gift of being in the presence of this truly extraordinary human being. Viktoras stresses the importance of enzymes and green nutrition in creating a youthful body and mind. His vast knowledge in the field of science and enzymatic nutrition enables him to shed a unique light on this important subject. For more info visit http://www.rawfoodchef.com. Monday, August 27, 9:00 - 1:00 pm.

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida - Free Seminar and Recipe Class and Yoga With Jimmy Barkan - 1119 North Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, FL 954-563-0488 Information on raw and living foods nutrition and detoxification and recipe demo. Sample tasting of recipes. This is the perfect opportunity to learn all about how Brenda Cobb's Healthy Lifestyle has helped thousands of people around the world to heal of all types of diseases and to achieve the highest level of health possible. You will hear Brenda's inspiring story of healing and learn exactly what you can do to begin at home to take better care of your health. Saturday, June 24, 1:45 pm.

Kittery, Maine - Raw Food Potluck! 5pm at Aimee and Denny's House, 19 Stimson St, Kittery, Maine. Come help build a raw food community, share recipes, meet other raw foodists, make friends, or just come and find out what all the buzz is about the raw diet. Bring a favorite raw recipe to share Featured Guest Speakers: Ron Damico and Joan Emmons of Pathways to Consciousness to speak on: "The Why and How-to of Feeding Your Animal Companions a Raw Food Diet" This is the next in a series of our monthly raw food potlucks on the last Thursday of the month at. These potlucks will feature guest speakers and business founders from the raw food community sharing their knowledge. It would be great if you could email me to let me know you are coming or call 207 409 0899 I hope to see you there! Aimee: AimeeFields@aol.com. Thursday, June 22, 5:00 pm.

Lake Worth, Florida - Free Seminar and Recipe Class - Yoga & Inner Peace - 3964 Lake Worth Rd., Lake Worth, Florida 561-641-8888 Information on raw and living foods nutrition and detoxification and recipe demo. Sample tasting of recipes. This is the perfect opportunity to learn all about how Brenda Cobb's Healthy Lifestyle has helped thousands of people around the world to heal of all types of diseases and to achieve the highest level of health possible. You will hear Brenda's inspiring story of healing and learn exactly what you can do to begin at home to take better care of your health. Thursday, June 22, 7:00 pm.

Lanark, Ontario - Detox and Renew (Yoga Retreat) - Join us for a weekend of yoga, meditation, inspirational discussions and likeminded community. This will be our fourth annual weekend summer retreat. Two days of quality time with yourself for yourself! Organic, fresh, raw meals by Yesim Gumus ~ yoga and meditation classes. For more information contact us for a copy of the brochure or visit www.core-elation.com or email sylvie@core-elation.com - 798.5293. New Life Retreat; 453 Dobbie Rd. RR #4, Lanark, Ont. K0G 1K0 www.newliferetreat.com or wellness@newliferetreat.com -tel:  (613) 259-3337; fax: (613) 259-3103.  Friday-Sunday, June 23- 25.

 

Lanark, Ontario - Raw Yoga Retreat - Join Maggie McNally and friends for three days of raw food, yoga, reflexology, steam bathing, hot tubing, with an on site Masseuse. All meals prepared by Maggie from Rawsome Energy! Saturday evening acoustic show with Asoma Recording artist "Killaloe." Please contact rawroadrunner@hotmail.comor 613-433-9905 for more details! New Life Retreat; 453 Dobbie Rd. RR #4, Lanark, Ont. K0G 1K0 www.newliferetreat.com or wellness@newliferetreat.com -tel:  (613) 259-3337; fax: (613) 259-3103. Friday – Sunday, July 7-9.

Las Vegas, Nevada - Raw and Living Foods Seminar Go Raw Cafe, 2381 Est Windmill Lane, Las Vegas, Nevada 702-450-9007 $25.00 in advance $35.00 at the door You will receive a copy of The Living Foods Lifestyle Book and a free smoothie. Information on raw and living foods nutrition and detoxification This is the perfect opportunity to learn all about how Brenda Cobb's Healthy Lifestyle has helped thousands of people around the world to heal of all types of diseases and to achieve the highest level of health possible. You will hear Brenda's inspiring story of healing and learn exactly what you can do to begin at home to take better care of your health. Tuesday, September 5 - 6:00 pm.

Livonia, Michigan - Vegan Potluck & Program - Bring a vegan (no animal products) dish sized for 8, or a $7.50 donation.  Enjoy food and an educational program! Unity of Livonia, 28660 5 Mile Rd., Livonia - Info:  313-541-0162 or vim@veggiesinmotion.org. Sunday June 25, 1:00 pm.

 

Madison Heights, Michigan - Shop 'Til You Drop, Dahling! - It's a super FUNdraiser for Veggies In Motion! DON'T MISS THIS AMAZING EVENT! Join us for the shopping event of a lifetime - proceeds going toward all the the education, efforts and events of Veggies In Motion! What could be better? Stock up for birthdays, holidays and friendship gifts - and maybe a little something for yourself, too! PURE VEGAN bracelets, works of art, sea salt scrubs, earrings, anti-aging skin care, necklaces, aromatherapy, supplements, body jewelry, color cosmetics, spa treatments, refreshments and more! Special Guest, Jeanine from Snooty Jewelry - all the way in from Massachusetts! COME SAY HI...and Shop 'Til You Drop, Dahling! - Open House at the Corcoran Condo, 30877 Lee Frank Lane in Madison Heights, MI 48071 (south of 13 Mile, 1/10th of a mile east of Dequindre). $1 admission donation requested. For directions call 248-616-9676. Saturday, July 1, Noon – 6:00 pm.

 

Marietta, Georgia - Happy ICE Supreme Day! NO Cow Milk!  NO Soy!  NO Rice! 100% Raw Vegan.  Low Glycemic.  No Cholesterol Taste Like Ice Cream...Grab A Spoon! Tasting... Life Grocery, 1453 Roswell Rd., Marietta, 770-977-9583. Saturday, June 17th, 12:30-3:30.

 

Mollala, Oregon - Raw Spirit RetreatImmerse yourself in all aspects of a successful raw food lifestyle. Enjoy some of the most delectable living food, become inspired by the best raw food chefs and teachers, share knowledge and resource information among an exciting and diverse group of raw living food lifestyle enthusiasts: http://www.rawspirit.net. Thursday – Sunday, August 30 - September 2.

Naperville, Illionis - Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About The Raw Food Diet! is being presented by Erica Albanese at Naper-Olympic Gym in Naperville, IL to join Erica Albanese, certified raw chef and nutritionist, for a fun and information-packed evening! Find out more about the lifestyle that is reversing Cancer, Fibromyalgia, MS, Diabetes and more, plus restoring youth and vitality in people all over the world. Discover new secrets on how to rejuvenate the body, stimulate the mind, and prevent aging and disease. Learn fun, practical tips and habits guaranteed to help anyone transition into a healthier lifestyle. Sample raw fettuccini alfredo, cinnamon rolls, and more! (630) 357-7200 www.naperolympic.com. Cost is $15. R.S.V.P at the club by July 3rd; Wednesday, July 5th, 7:00 p.m.

New York City - New Life Expo at the New Yorker Hotel 481 - 8th Ave., New York City 212-971-0101 (reservations for the hotel) This is a 3 day health expo in the heart of New York City. Brenda will be giving free seminars and paid workshopsFor more info or to get tickets for the New Life Expo, call 516-897-0900 or 800-928-6208. Friday- Sunday, October 20-22.

New York City - Free Seminar and Recipe ClassBonobo's Vegetarian, 18 East 23rd St., New York City 212- 505-1200 Information on raw and living foods nutrition and detoxification and recipe demo. Sample tasting of recipes. This is the perfect opportunity to learn all about how Brenda Cobb's Healthy Lifestyle has helped thousands of people around the world to heal of all types of diseases and to achieve the highest level of health possible. You will hear Brenda's inspiring story of healing and learn exactly what you can do to begin at home to take better care of your health. Monday, October 23, 7:00 pm.

Pembroke Pines, Florida - Free Seminar and Recipe Class Nutrition Smart - 12594 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, Florida 954-437-0035 Information on raw and living foods nutrition and detoxification and recipe demo. Sample tasting of recipes. This is the perfect opportunity to learn all about how Brenda Cobb's Healthy Lifestyle has helped thousands of people around the world to heal of all types of diseases and to achieve the highest level of health possible. You will hear Brenda's inspiring story of healing and learn exactly what you can do to begin at home to take better care of your health. Wednesday, June 21, 7:00 pm.

Pompano Beach, Florida - Free Seminar and Recipe Class Faces & Beyond Day Spa. - 2306 East Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 954-275-4239 Information on raw and living foods nutrition and detoxification and recipe demo. Sample tasting of recipes. This is the perfect opportunity to learn all about how Brenda Cobb's Healthy Lifestyle has helped thousands of people around the world to heal of all types of diseases and to achieve the highest level of health possible. You will hear Brenda's inspiring story of healing and learn exactly what you can do to begin at home to take better care of your health. Friday, June 23, 7:00 pm.

Pompano Beach, Florida - Healthy Lifestyle 5 Day Conference $1500.00 for first person, bring a friend for $750.00 Ocean Sands Resort & Spa - 1350 North Ocean Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL call 800-844-9876 at the Living Foods Institute to register for the conference call 800-583-3500 to book your hotel room directly (mention the Living Foods Institute for discounted room rates) This is an intensive 5 day detoxification, nutrition and emotional healing class. You will learn healthy 100% organic raw and living food recipes and eat the delicious food. Learn how to detoxify your body completely from the inside out; how to sprout nuts, seeds and berries and grow wheatgrass, make rejuvelac and veggie kraut; how to heal every type of disease, addictions, parasites, candida and more; how to shrink fibroids, tumors and cysts; learn herbs and essential oils for good health and so much more. Wednesday-Sunday, July 19-23.

Royal Oak, Michigan - Potluck in the Park, VIM Chef Lydia Huston will do a BBQ food demo and we hope to have a naturalist take us on a wild edibles walk! The potluck gives you a chance to try delicious vegan foods, to learn new recipes, to ask questions, and to further your efforts to follow a healthy plant-based diet. Bring a vegan dish to feed at least 6 to 8 people. Not sure what to bring? Try these ideas: bring a watermelon, make a fruit or tossed salad, steam some vegetables or pick up vegan baked goods from a natural foods store or bakery. Paper plates, plastic-ware, and drinking water will be provided. Rain or Shine. All are welcome: curious meat-eaters, aspiring vegetarians, vegetarians and vegans. $2.00 for non-members. Starr Jaycee Park, W. 13 Mile Rd. east of Crooks, Royal Oak

Admission:  $2; Veggies in Motion members FREE - Info: 248-616-9676 or vim@veggiesinmotion.org.  Saturday, June 17, noon.

 

Royal Oak, Michigan - Lecture:  Achieving Optimal Health - Jim Corcoran, president of Veggies In Motion, discusses how the foods we choose can dramatically affect our health. Learn how to easily lose weight, prevent and reverse disease, and bring vitality into your life. Hear the latest research in an informative and entertaining fashion. You'll be happy that you came to this lecture! YMCA, 1016 Eleven Mile, Royal Oak, MI 48067, 248-547-0030, Extension 205 FREE. Monday, June 26, 6:00 pm.

Sunrise Strip, Florida - Free Seminar and Recipe Class Simply Natural Health Food Restaurant - 8271 Sunset Strip, Sunrise, Florida 954-572-2686 Information on raw and living foods nutrition and detoxification and recipe demo. Sample tasting of recipes. This is the perfect opportunity to learn all about how Brenda Cobb's Healthy Lifestyle has helped thousands of people around the world to heal of all types of diseases and to achieve the highest level of health possible. You will hear Brenda's inspiring story of healing and learn exactly what you can do to begin at home to take better care of your health. Tuesday, June 20, 7:00 pm.

Tucker, Georgia - Happy ICE Supreme Day! NO Cow Milk!  NO Soy!  NO Rice! 100% Raw Vegan.  Low Glycemic.  No Cholesterol Taste Like Ice Cream...Grab A Spoon! Tasting... Mother Nature’s Market, 3853 Lawrenceville Hwy., Tucker, 770-491-0970. Saturday, June 17th, 12:30-3:30.

Union City, MichiganRaw Living Foods Buffet at Creative Health Institute. For directions see http://www.creativehealth.us/directions.htm. Open to the public. Donations accepted -  Sunday, June 18, 2:30 pm.

Union City, Michigan - Movie Day & Discussion at Creative Health Institute - (second Sunday of session)At Creative Health Institute. For directions see http://www.creativehealth.us/directions.htm. Open to the public. Donations accepted to buy projection unit & screen. Sunday, June 25, 2:00 pm: Mayan Calendar Goes North. Sunday, July 9, 2:00 pm: Future of Food; Sunday, July 23, 2:00 pm: Mayan Calendar: The Evolution Continues.

Union City, Michigan - Nicholas Tschense to speak. On September 12, 1996 Nicholas' journey into this world began. He was born with a brain injury of unknown cause. A testament of determination and human spirit, Nicholas persists with his will to help himself. His keen mind, sure spirit and physical challenges make him even more determined to achieve his potential. Along the way he has gained incredible insights and discoveries he desires to share with others. At a tender 3 years of age, he stated his soul's purpose is to teach God's messages. Fortunately, God granted Nicholas an incredible gift to write. Through his Alphabet Board, he writes exquisite poetry and profound spiritual messages about philosophy, beauty, nature and God. His teachings are pure and simple. His words resonate the power of truth that set one free.” See his website: www.friendsofnicholas.com. Event is at Creative Health Institute. Sunday, July 2.

Union City, Michigan - Raw Food Miracle - Make Aging Optional - Supported by latest scientific research - by Raw Food expert, one-of-a-kind dynamic speaker and humorist Tonya Zavasta, author of Beautiful on Raw: UnCooked Creations and Your Right to be Beautiful: How to Halt the Train of Aging and Meet the Most Beautiful You. at Creative Health Institute. For more information visit www.BeautifulonRaw.com or call Creative Health at 517-278-6733 or 866-426-1213. Special low fee of $25 is payable at the door. Space is limited, so call and reserve your place now! WARNING: This event will change your life!  Saturday, July 8th, 2:00 – 4:00 pm.

Union City, Michigan - Rawsome Kids Camp! 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, Monday, Tues, Thursday. Friday: 8 a.m. to Saturday (overnight), pick up by 10 a.m. Program cost: $80.00 for full program or $25 daily. Daily activities will take place both indoors and outside each day with some quiet time in the afternoon.  Campers will participate in educational, creative, and skill oriented activities including nature studies such as organic gardening & foraging, listening to presentations on nutrition, learning to grow sprouts and wheatgrass, food preparation in our kitchen, lots of exercise, arts and crafts, games and more!  Limited space so call Creative Health for reservations at 517.278.6260 to reserve your child’s space soon! July 10, 11, 13, 14.

Union City, Michigan - Paul Kieser speaking on Organic Gardening, at Creative Health Institute. Sunday, August 6, 2:00 p.m.

Watervliet, Michigan - Ronora Lodge in Southwest Michigan, near Benton Harbor. Vadim & Donna Guchinskiy present: "The 3-Day Healing Retreat” Experience the healing principles of the living alkaline diet and lifestyle while enjoying the serenity of rustic Ronora Lodge and Retreat Center. Includes Food Prep classes, “Power Cleanse” protocol, Live and Dry Blood Cell Analysis, Lymphatic Massage, Wheatgrass, Sprouting and much more. To learn more contact Vadim@ResearchInLight.com, 269-615-0002 or go to: www.E-HealingPlace.com/retreat.htm. Monday - Wednesday, July 24-26.

West Hollywood, California - Raw Lifestyle Support Group Meeting.  Len Watson, Master Faster, Presenter.  Len is a Cleansing and Detox Specialist from Hawaii, who will talk to us about a variety of subjects, with an emphasis on Cleansing, Youthing and Methyl Groups in foods.  Taste of the Goddess, 7253 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046, 323.874.7700.  RSVP to rawlifestyle@serenityspaces.org, or call 626-230-3593.  Sunday, June 25, 2006, 4:00 – 6:00 pm.

 

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

Ann Arbor, Michigan - Monthly potluck. Contact Ellen Bogard at (734) 995-0875 for more information. John Rasmussen and Marilyn Wedenoja (734) 995-8483.

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

Boston, Massachusetts - 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.

Boxborough, Massachusetts - 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.

British Columbia - Raw Food Society resources and events: http://www.rawbc.org.

Chicago, Illinois - 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!)

Cornelius, North Carolina - WELLthy Choices Potlucks on the 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.

Courtenay, British Columbia - Raw vega