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November 4, 2006   Table of Contents

What are the Benefits of Eating Raw?

Do you want to achieve optimal health? The best way to do that  is to eat a high enzyme diet consisting of raw fruits and vegetables, sprouted seeds, nuts, grains and some seaweed.

Eating predominantly cooked food puts a tremendous strain on your body. To understand why this is true, you need to  understand the role enzymes play. Enzymes are in the cells of  every living plant and animal. It is enzyme activity that  accomplishes all biological work from blinking an eye, to  lifting a finger, to having a thought.

When you eat, you need enzymes to help digest the food. If the food you eat is raw-whether it is a rutabaga, a carrot, a lettuce leaf or a banana-all the enzymes you need are right there in the food itself, ready to go to work for you.

If the food is cooked beyond 104 F, however, these naturally occurring enzymes are killed by heat, and your body must manufacture its own digestive enzymes to do the job.

Is this a problem? Raw fooders believe it is. The father of the food enzyme concept, Dr. Edward Howell, explained that when your body is busy digesting food, it is unable to divert the necessary energy to make the type of enzymes needed to do other tasks. There is a tug-of-war between the demands of your digestive system for a constant supply of digestive enzymes and the needs of your body for the metabolic enzymes vital for cleansing, healing, and building. Without an adequate supply
of metabolic enzymes, over time, you suffer.

What does this suffering look like?:

· Disease
· Indigestion
· Constipation
· Age spots
· Fatigue
· Lethargy
· Wrinkles
· Bad skin
· Declining eyesight
· Poor memory
· Mood swings
· Irritability
· Allergies
· Brain fog
· Candida
· Hypoglycemia
· Tumors and Cysts
· Irritable Bowel Syndrome
· Sinusitis
· Fibromyalgia
· Depression

This decline in health is usually attributed solely to 'aging'. But it is really the result of two facts: Over time, your body loses its ability to manufacture enzymes (young adults have thirty times the enzymes of the elderly); and, when you eat food that is cooked, it forces your body to manufacture enzymes for digestion, instead of enzymes that could be used for healing. Ultimately, when you don't have enough enzymes to carry the basic needs of life, you die.

Anne Kaspar
Health and Wellness Consultant

BodyByBliss

505.690.0169 C
505.474.9699 O & F
bodybybliss@aol.com
www.bodybybliss.com

Live Interviews with Jim Carey

Last Wednesday, Nov. 1st, I did an Internet radio interview/tele-seminar with Michael Snyder of TheRawDiet.com. 240 people were online; here's what one had to say about it afterwards:

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That was such an informative, clear, inspiring teleconference tonight, Mike. Thanks to you and Dr. Carey!

I am re-inspired, motivated and recharged!

Thank you, again, for offering this wonderful teleseminar!

Warmest regards,

Ricki
Scottsdale, AZ
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You can listen to the show, or download it to CD, at: http://rawlivingfoods.typepad.com/audio/mikesnyder20061101.mp3 and at http://chidiet.com/audio/mikesnyder20061101.mp3.

This coming Wednesday, November 8th, I'll be doing an online interview with Chris Brisson. You can register for the free tele-seminar at http://askchidiet.com/, and submit any questions you'd like us to address. Hope to see you there!

Raw Living Foods Hands-on Training

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 Program “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 30 years in an intensive, two-week, hands-on program of health education and raw foods preparation. The testimonials of former Creative Health students speak volumes about the Living Foods Lifestyle that we teach - http://rawlivingfoods.typepad.com/1/feedback_creative_health_institute/index.html.

The best way to get to know us it to come visit for an afternoon. 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.

What people are saying about the Creative Health Institute program: http://rawlivingfoods.typepad.com/1/feedback_creative_health_institute/index.html.

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Exciting news at Creative Health Institute! We have added THREE new food preparation classes to our program! The classes include a “pasta” class, a soup and salad dressing class, and a dessert class! This makes a total of eight hands-on raw living food preparation classes in our Creative Health Institute kitchen. You will learn how to prepare many wonderful and healthy dishes with Jeannie and our other instructors.

Of course, we still include all of our other classes, so you now get more value for your tuition. This is a great time to enroll at Creative Health Institute! We have openings for most of our twelve day programs. Call our office for more information at 517.278.6260 or 866.426.1213 (toll free in the USA).

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CREATIVE HEALTH INSTITUTE INTRODUCES A NEW ENERGY EXCHANGE PROGRAM.

Do you want to work in the kitchen, sprouting room, garden (seasonal), grow room, office, maintenance or housekeeping? Program length: Thirteen days, Sunday 9 AM - Friday 4 PM is the minimum. Longer periods are available. Time commitment: Approximately 4 hours/day of hands on learning, creating and preparing. Cost: $30.77 per day for a total of $400.00. Commitment fee: $50.00 non-refundable, applied to program cost. Prerequisite: Completion of our two-week detoxification and rejuvenation program. Please fill out the application (found on our website) and send it to us.

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Announcing!! Creative Health Institute's Office/Bookstore has moved into a room at the north end of our sun room that faces the parking lot!! (formerly the Director's office). Office Manager Mary Lou, is very happy to have a window to view the changing Michigan seasons! It is our desire to carry supplies to help our guests establish a living foods lifestyle kitchen at home. We have expanded our supply of books to support the lifestyle as well as many appliances such as Excalibur Dehydrators, Vita-Mix Blenders, Champion juicers and Samson juicers. We also carry many sizes of Rada brand knives, Klean Kanteens, the stainless steel alternative to plastic; all natural organic Body Milk and Creams for the skin by Simply Divine Botanicals, Nutribiotic's GSE, and much more.

Our bookstore contains a large variety of videos and over 80 book titles, including numerous raw food recipes books. In addition, we have many of Dr. Ann Wigmore's books in stock.

We also have a direct link to Ocean Grown water solution where you may order: www.oceangrown.com/chi_order.htm This solution can increase the mineral content of your wheatgrass and greens. Is there something that you need to support your living foods lifestyle?

Please visit us if you are in the area or call us at 517.278.6260 or toll free at 866.426.1213.

THIS MONTH'S FEATURED PRODUCT: KLEAN KANTEEN - 27 ounce stainless steel bottle: Reusable, lightweight, and risk free 27 oz stainless steel bottle comes with your choice of a sport drinking cap made from safe, non leaching polypropylene plastic (pp#5), or a flat cap. Weighs 8 ounces. Usually ships next business day. Just $17.95 plus s/h (Michigan add 6% sales tax) 40 ounce stainless steel bottle. When 27 ounces isn't enough, our larger capacity 40 ounce stainless steel bottle equipped with a stainless steel flatcap or a loop cap. Weighs 11 ounces. Usually ships next business day. $23.95 plus s/h. (Michigan add 6% sales tax).

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BOOK REVIEW
CANCER IS NOT A DISEASE! It's a Survival Mechanism
- by Andreas Moritz
- from Ener-Chi Wellness Press

In Cancer Is Not a Disease, bestselling author and internationally acclaimed health expert, Andreas Moritz, proves the point that cancer is the physical symptom reflecting our body's final attempt to eliminate specific life-destructive causes. He claims that removing such causes sets the precondition for complete healing of our body, mind and emotions.

This book confronts you with a radically new understanding of cancer-one that outdates the current cancer model. On average, the conventional approaches of killing, cutting or burning cancerous cells offer most patients a remission rate of merely 7%, and the majority of the few survivor are "cured" for just five years or less.

The prominent cancer researcher and professor at the University of California (Berkeley), Dr. Harden Jones, stated: "Patients are as well, or better off, untreated…" Any published success figures in cancer survival statistics are offset by equal or better scores among those not receiving any treatments. More people are killed by the treatments than saved.

Cancer is Not a Disease shows you why regular cancer treatments can be fatal, what actually causes cancer, and how you can remove the obstacles that prevent the body from healing itself. Cancer is not an attempt on your life; to the contrary, cancer is trying to save it. Unless we change our perception of what cancer really is, it will continue to threaten the life of nearly one out of every two people.

This book opens a door for those who wish to turn feelings of victimhood into empowerment and self-mastery, and disease into health. This book is available at the Creative Health Institute Bookstore for just $19.95.

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Hi Jim.

That was the most wonderful time. That was exactly what I discovered on hundreds of books, and CDs I work through the last 4 years. Namely, detox, positive lifestyle and nutrition. I wanted to be sure I do everything right, that's why I went there. I enjoyed the kitchen so much. All the people involved are sincere; money is not important to them.

I will promote this Institute to everyone.  It's far from home. It took me 30 hours traveling. Strangely, I had no jet stress or jetlag. Coming back same thing. I didn't sleep on the planes, and after two days and 2 night awake, coming home, I slept 3 hours, got up and answered my emails, slept another hour got up and work all-day today, no problem.

I am 64 years, so this is really something. I attribute it all to the raw diet I have been following 100% the last two and a half months.

Today I have been asked to give a full day demonstration and lectures to some friends who have tried the raw diet, with an immediate improvement in their health. I am now preparing for it. It will be a busy one, having different sizes of sprouts, greens, and everything on one day, but I know the story now, looking forward to it.

Receiving the certificate was like getting a reward I worked so hard for the last four years. I was so overwhelmed with emotion that I could hardly talk, giving my speech. Reason being, I ask for the truth, I got it, my searching came to an end at the Creative Health Institute,

I now have to go and practice it. Live it. Promote it. Thanks again for your kindness and interest.

Robert Hayes
Pretoria, South Africa

Backslider's Corner

"People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily." - Ziglar

Backsliding but progressing is NOT about feeling guilty about slipping. Even if you weren't 100% raw this week, how much better are you feeling than when you were on the SAD?

Backsliding? Raw living food lifestye videos are a great way to re-inspire yourself.

Eating Healthy on the Road

Eating healthily on the road can often be difficult. Discovery Health recently unveiled their list of the top 10 rules to eat well and maintain your health while traveling, including:

• Pack your own food. If you spend a lot of time in your car, consider buying a small cooler.
• Plan Ahead. Before getting on a plane or a train, eat a healthy breakfast.
• Get the healthier menu items at fast food restaurants, such as grilled fish, chicken salad or a grilled chicken sandwich for lunch or dinner.
• Avoid late-night eating. Consuming calories late at night is an easy way to gain weight.
• Watch your alcohol intake. Keep to one glass of wine with meals, and avoid hard liquor.
• Maintain your exercise regimen.

Read more: http://health.discovery.com/centers/nutritionfitness/program/tips/tips_4week.html.

"The wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings. Let food be your medicine." - Hippocrates

In The News

More evidence of the benefits of full-spectrum lighting - Scientists have discovered a new receptor in the eye that regulates your body's circadian rhythms and affects your energy level: http://www.mercola.com/2006/oct/12/more-evidence-of-the-benefits-of-full-spectrum-lighting.htm and http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/health_medical/article1759427.ece.

The most common sleep disorder is insufficient sleep - (Dr. Mercola) In April of this year, the Institute of Medicine issued a report that confirmed definite links between sleep deprivation and increased risks of hypertension, diabetes, obesity, depression, heart attack and stroke. Some scientists are also investigating connections between insufficient sleep and depressed immune function. Sleep can work to activate or inhibit hormone production in the hypothalamus, which is the part of the brain that gives the body signals regarding when to adjust temperature, blood pressure, digestive secretions and immune activity. Insufficient sleep also inhibits the pancreas from producing insulin, the hormone required for the digestion of glucose. A groundbreaking 1999 study showed that after six days on only four hours of sleep, healthy volunteers would fall into a pre-diabetic state. Sleep also gives the heart a chance to slow down, and those who less than six hours a night have as much as a 66 percent greater prevalence of hypertension. The largest study of sleep duration and mortality followed over one million participants for six years. Those who slept about seven hours had the highest survival rate, and those who slept less than 4.5 hours had the worst. Nine hours of sleep or more each night was also associated with a higher mortality risk, however. In general, a good night's sleep seems to be as important to good health as a nutritious diet and regular exercise. Experts tend to agree that the majority of people require about eight hours of sleep each night: http://www.mercola.com/2006/oct/28/the-most-common-sleep-disorder-insufficient-sleep.htm.

David Icke on how the Corporations Control the Food Chain: http://rawlivingfoods.typepad.com/1/2006/11/david_icke_news.html.

Beware of most Vitamin D prescription supplements - Supplemental vitamin D comes in two forms: ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) and cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). They have generally been regarded as equivalent and interchangeable, but that notion is based on studies of rickets prevention in infants conducted seven decades ago. Recent studies have shown that vitamin D3 is a more potent form of vitamin D. Vitamin D2 has a shorter shelf life, and its metabolites bind with protein poorly, making it less effective. One unit of cod liver oil (containing vitamin D3) has been shown to be as effective as four units of Viosterol (a medicinal preparation of vitamin D2). However, the form of vitamin D used in prescriptions in North America is almost invariably vitamin D2: http://www.mercola.com/2006/oct/26/beware-of-most-prescription-vitamin-d-supplements.htm. [The best source of vitamin D is 20 minutes of sunlight daily.]

Using seawater as a substitute for blood plasma - A century ago Rene Quinton discovered that he could drain all of the blood out of a dog, replace it with refined seawater, and the dogs' bodies would change the plasma into blood quite quickly. Dying humans injected with his plasma substitute would regain health quite quickly. This is another "lost" medical treatment that's been reborn of late: http://www.truthquest2.com/oceanplasma.htm.

The Focal Theory of Infection - Germs cause disease, right? I mean, that's what almost everyone believes, so it must be true, right? Louis Pasteur discovered that, right? Well, Pasteur recanted that belief before his death, and many scientists are now focusing on another theory that seems to explain the source of disease much better, something called "The Focal Theory of Infection." The theory has been around since the early 1900's, but is recently awakening renewed interest: http://www.altcorp.com/AffinityLaboratory/focalinfect.htm#Focal.

Eating your way to better health - Stefan Aschan believes that proper nutrition is the only way to support your ultimate goal of improved physical and mental performance, productivity, well-being and appearance. In order to function at 100% of your mental and physical capabilities, you must eat what the earth has provided you. By that he means: eat as close as possible to the earth. The goal is to eat food as it was meant to be, fresh and not altered: http://www.stefanaschan.com/strength123/body_nutrition.html. - thanks to Helen Terry

The health benefits of bananas: http://rawlivingfoods.typepad.com/1/2006/10/health_benefits_1.html.

Events

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Raw Living Food Recipes - Raw Carrot Cake / Pumpkin Seed Tip

Carrot Cake
By Ursula Horiatis

(Makes 12 to 16 servings)

1 pound of carrots
2 cups pineapple
2 apples
2 1/2 cup soaked walnuts
2 cup soaked almond
2 1/2 cup pecans
2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup dates
1 cup raisins
1/3 teaspoon pumpkin spice
3 tablespoons psyllium powder

Frosting:
1-2 cup soaked and blanched Almonds
1 cup dates
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch clove
1 Thai coconut (this is a young coconut, also called a Jelly coconut. It has a soft inside and can be found in Asian markets.)

For decoration:
½ cup miniature carrots or coarsely shredded normal sized carrots
12 to 16 mint leaves

Step 1: Put 1 cup raisins and 1 cup dates in the food processor, mix to a paste

Add soaked almonds and mix. Then add 2 cup walnuts, 1 cup pecans and pumpkin seeds with remaining spices and mix to a paste. Put all in a bowl. Add 1/2 cup raisins but 1/2 cup pecans and 1/2 cup walnuts in food processor and shred to little chunks only (not too fine). Add to dough in the bowl.

Cut carrots into chunks and shred in food processor until fine. Add pineapple and apple chunks and mix with psyllium powder. Add mixture to the dough in the bowl. Now mix all together by hand and pour into a spring form.

Step 2: For Frosting:

Put the remaining dates, blanched almonds and coconut meat from the Thai coconut into a blender, add coconut juice and mix to a cream. Spread the cream over the carrot cake and decorate with little carrot halves and mint leaves.

Alternative: If you can't get a Thai coconut, use more blanched Almonds and water instead. It works as well. The cake will be ready to serve after at least 2 hours in the refrigerator and keeps fresh for up to 5 days if stored in the fridge.

- thanks to Suzanne

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Pumpkin Seed Tip

Save those pumpkin seeds! Pumpkin seeds support the function of the immune system, assist prostate health and help lower cholesterol levels. They are also a useful source of omega 3 fatty acids and zinc. Enjoy a time of family fun by turning them into a healthy whole food treat.

Remove the seeds from the pumpkin's inner cavity and wipe them off with a paper towel to remove excess pulp. Spread them out evenly on a paper bag and let them dry out overnight.

The next day, place them in a single layer on dehydrator trays and put them into the dehydrator for 8-24 hours. It's lots of fun and your family will reap the rewards of a healthy snack.

P.S. from Jan: Butternut and Acorn and other types of squash seeds are VERY tasty too! I like to put them on dehydrator trays and dry; saves all their nutrients and digestive enzymes.

-- thanks to Jan Jenson

More Raw Living Foods Resources

For an organized, searchable resource on all sorts of Raw Living Foods Lifestyle information, including the newsletter articles sorted by subject, visit our new website at RawLivingFoods.typepad.com.

Back issues of the newsletter are available at http://chidiet.com.

Why Suffer?: How I Overcame Illness & Pain Naturally, by Dr. Ann Wigmore, ND, is available for free via download (you'll have to supply the printer and paper, or read it on your computer): RawLivingFoods.typepad.com/books/whysuffer.pdf.

Raw Living Foods Home Study Program

"To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art." - La Rochefoucauld

This month marks the third anniversary of the Home Study Program, developed from the teachings of Dr. Ann Wigmore at Creative Health Institute. I put this program together because, as Director of Creative Health, I talked to many, many people who either didn't have the time, or the money, to attend the two-week hands-on program in Michigan. I was going over the books this morning, and realized that we've shipped 20,000 videos in the last three years! That truly amazed me. I knew that there was a demand for this training, but I had no idea it would be so popular.

Twenty percent of our orders have been International shipments. We've shipped to every continent; in order of per-capita popularity: New Zealand, Australia, Iceland, Canada, England and Japan. We've also given away many complete sets of the program, including DVD players and television sets, all over Africa.

Who received video number 20,000? Two friends from Wisconsin, Natasha and Georgina. They both ordered the complete Home Study Program on the same day, and we filled their orders at the same time. One of the videos we shipped to them was number twenty thousand.

That sure is a lot of videos. I hope that they're being well-shared, and being viewed often. Being a "raw fooder" requires more than just not eating meat. I hear from many people that have thrown their bodies out of balance by eating too much fruit, or nuts, or other raw foods.

Furthermore, the Living Foods Lifestyle includes other components besides just raw foods. There is the "living" aspect of our foods, as well as internal cleansing, colon health, lymphatic system health, proper exercise, wheatgrass juice, energy soup, proper food combining, dehydrating, nutritional and dietary balance (lots of greens), and yummy food prep. All of this we teach at Creative Health Institute, and in the Home Study Program.

Surrounded, as we are, with increasing toxicity in our food and environment, eating a pure and healthy diet is more important than ever. More and more people are starting to see that, and I believe that's why the Raw and Living Foods Movement is growing so fast.

There's a lot more to being a raw fooder than eating fruits and veggies. Dietary variety, purity, balance, sprouting and personal detoxification are important, too. 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 Dr. Ann Wigmore Raw Living Foods Lifestyle includes over 50 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, where she taught 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.

SPECIAL BONUS

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

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 chiDiet.com/lessons.htm.

What people are saying about the home study program: http://rawlivingfoods.typepad.com/1/feedback_home_study_program/index.html.

"The King who cannot rule his diet, will hardly rule his realm in peace and quiet." - Passage from the "Rule of Health of Salerno," author unknown.

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