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WINTER 2008 - 2009
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Pam Boteler: Making Waves
for Gender Equality in
Women’s Paddle Sports &
Spreading the Raw Health
Message With Grace
The Art of Living – A
Portrait of Organic Fruit
Farmer & Artist
Barry Koral
Vibrant Rawfood Recipes
From Around the World
Criteria for Qualifying Your
Doctor
Fignatics Unite!
Acid or Alkaline Body?
The Great Marker of Health
Living Your Truth
Fasting for Health: A
Personal Odyssey
Colitis and Crohn’s
Diseases: They Are Healable
— Really!
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Thoughts From the Orchard
Living Nutrition Revolution Fund
Letters to the Editor
Apples & Oranges, Peas & Carrots
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Food & Health Safety News
Ask the Nutritionists
Book Review
Classifieds
Vibrance Sustainers & Benefactors
FEATURES
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42 The Art of Living – A Portrait Of Organic Fruit Farmer & Artist Barry Koral LOREN LEWISOHN
Pam Boteler: Making Waves for Gender Equality in Women’s Paddle Sports & Spreading the Raw Health Message With Grace INTERVIEW BY DAVID KLEIN, PH.D
Soil Remineralization JOHN HAMAKER, DON WEAVER, LARRY EPHRON AND JOANNA CAMPE
Fignatics Unite! KEN LOVE
Vibrant Rawfood Recipes From Around the World CHRISTINA CHADNEY
pH Paranoia: Beware Of The “Alka-Lie” JACK BARBER
Ayurveda and Natural Hygeine DR. DOUGLAS GRAHAM
Acid or Alkaline Body? The Great Marker of Health DAVID KLEIN, PH.D
Raw Transition Tip: Notice lá Differénce DAVID KLEIN, PH.D.
Living Your Truth MARCELLE MULLER, M.A., M.F.T.
Colitis and Crohn’s Diseases: They Are Healable — Really! DAVID KLEIN, PH.D.
Criteria for Qualifying Your Doctor V. BIDWEL, DR. P. FANNY, DR. D. GRAHAM, PROF. R. GRAHAM, DR. D. KLEIN, DR. R. SNIADACH, DR. V. VETRANO
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Discipline & the Resistance DAVID KLEIN, PH.D.
A Healthy Body Starts with a Beautiful Smile SUSAN SMITH JONES, PH.D.
Smile! ELAN SUNSTAR
Transcending the Throes of Disordered Eating – Part II of II – Interview With Professor Rozalind Graham DAVID KLEIN, PH.D.
Who is the Dictator of Your Health? DR. VIVIAN V. VETRANO
In Homage to the Greeks DAVID KLEIN, PH.D.
Native American Staple Crops F. DAVID PEAT and ADOLF HUNGRY WOLF
Historical Background of the Natural Hygienic Movement DR.VIVIAN V. VETRANO
Chewing It Over PROF. ROSALIND GRAHAM
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Fasting for Health: A Personal Odyssey ELLEN LIVINGSTON
A Younger Me Without Acid Reflux CAROL GIAMBRI
My Torments and Victory Over Kidney Stones MARISA SALVATORE
Evolving with Raw Food and Fasting SHARRHAN WILLIAMSON
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Commitment W.H. MURRAY
Fructus HENRY DAVID THOREAU
The Gift D. MARKOVA
The Daily Walk ABBA NAZARIAH
An Adept’s Approach to Eating MORRIS KROK
The True Elixir of Life DR. T. C. FRY
Worldly Success DR. JIM DEAVER
Togetherness THICH NAT HANH
The Five Mindfulness Trainings THICH NAT HANH
Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace ST. FRANCIS
On Becoming Free DR. JIM DREAVER
In Memory of a Dear Friend: Dana Clare DR. ROBERT SNIADACH, DR. DAVID KLEIN, JENIFER RANSOM
Remembering The Vision WILL TUTTLE, PH.D.
The Marvelous Powers of Music DR. T.C. FRY
Hamsah REUVEN BENYUHMIN
Happiness Is Your Creation SWAMI RAMA
Do Germs Cause Disease? No! DR. T. C. FRY
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78 Finding “Home” SISTER GOLDEN HEART
86 Crossword Puzzle No. V2
88 Laughing for Health
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Discontinuing paper editions was a must; with prohibitive cost
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meltdown, if you prefer), the entire printed media industry, from
magazines to books, is making a major shift to digital. With my
goals of keeping Vibrance alive, saving a few groves of living
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The world is in dire need of accurate health education. Without
it we are doomed; with it, clarity and the restoration of human
and ecological health can blossom forth, creating a world wherein
future generations can thrive.
In his book, How to Practice – The Way to a Meaningful Life, the
Dalai Lama wrote: “Spend more on health and education for poor
people. This is not forced socialism but voluntary compassion.”
I’d like to extend that sublime thought, bringing materially welloff people into the health education fold, for everything depends
on a wise, healthy and unified humanity. If we unite we can cocreate a renaissance of ecological harmony.
As I write these words, I am surely not alone in seriously wondering what 2009 will bring. The immediate future hasn’t seemed
so uncertain and scary since I was a child and the United States
was facing a Russian nuclear missile threat. The scenario looming
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ahead may not be so potentially cataclysmic, but the big picture is
nonetheless hugely troubling. One thing is certain: if we prepare
to live more simply and naturally, we’ll be in a good position to
cope well with whatever lies ahead.
Are you hopeful that humanity will correct its misguided ways? I
am. Hopeful intention may be the right fuel for global transformation. President-elect Barack Obama no doubt had his finger on the
pulse of our times when he wrote his book The Audacity of Hope
and ran his campaign on that theme. We know that our thoughts
shape our reality. I hope and pray that Barack Obama does deliver
on his audaciously sensible promises and lead the world toward
harmony, equality, prosperity, health and sustainability. Yes, it
seems incredibly daunting, but, coming back to the power of our
minds, let’s do the best we can to actualize the changes we want
to see in the world via visualization and intention. It’s possible
and it’s imperative, so let’s set our minds to it and take action!
Surely, big challenges lie ahead of us and many will likely meet
with turmoil and hardship, compelling us to try to find meaning and make sense of our lives. Maintaining a hopeful, positive
frame of mind can and will help us cope, but to create lives that
make sense and support health we must turn to Nature. We cannot
find real meaning in any of the unnatural sociological systems
of modern humanity—the struggle to create a healthful and harmonious lifestyle within them only wears us down, leading to
unhappiness and disease. Only by honoring our senses and aligning with Nature will we be able to move forward and thrive in the
midst of chaos.
Let’s keep healthy, mentally, physically and spiritually, with the
help of the greatest teacher of all: Mother Nature. She will lead
us toward sanity and eco-health restoration if we abide by her
wisdom. If you are seeking inspiration for shifting to a more
natural lifestyle, as I suggested in my previous “Thoughts From
The Orchard” essay, spend as much time as possible in Nature—go
for walks, take time to relax in natural settings, reflect on how
you can claim your place in the natural world, and follow the
inspirations leading you to make changes in that direction.
Nature has an uncanny way of refreshing our common sense and
leading us in a healthful direction. I have found that I make my
best “life decisions” when immersed in reflective thought in a
lush forest or under the sun on a quiet beach. As Henry David
Thoreau journaled in December of 1856: “ We must go out and
re-ally ourselves to Nature every day. We must take root, send out
some little fibre at least, even every winter day. I am sensible that
I am imbibing health when I open my mouth to the wind. Staying
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in the house breeds a sort of insanity always. Every house is in
this sense a hospital.”
I’ll add that workplaces and cities are also in a sense hospitals, or
graveyards. We do need to live closer to Nature, learn her lessons
and disengage from the stressful trappings of modern living. Let’s
make life easier and support one another in this quest!
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Commitment
W. H. Murray, The Scottish Himalayan Expedition
Until one is committed
there is hesitancy,
the chance to draw back,
always ineffectiveness.
Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation)
there is one elementary truth,
the ignorance of which
kills countless ideas and splendid plans:
that the moment one definitely commits oneself,
then Providence moves, too.
raising in one’s favor
all manner of unforeseen incidents
and meetings and material assistance,
which no man could have dreamed
would have come his way.
I have learned a deep respect for one of Goethe’s couplets:
Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it.
Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.
All sorts of things occur
to help one that would never otherwise
have occurred.
A whole stream of events
issues from the decision,
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Art living
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A PORTRAIT OF ORGANIC FRUIT FARMER & ARTIST BARRY KORAL
Article and photos by Loren Lewisohn ©2008
The day is winding down in the back hills of Vista,
California, about one hundred miles south of Los
Angeles. In the gathering twilight, I survey the
silhouetted view from the hilltop home of Barry Koral,
an entrepreneur who has created a spacious retreat on
the site of his nearly two-acre subtropical orchard.
Soon, a flurry of guests arrive, and a party complete with
reggae music unfolds in full swing. Later, all are treated to a
sumptuous live raw food buffet. The fresh dishes are quite
imaginative: organic garden salads galore and tasty dips, nicely
complemented by exotic fruit entrees. Among the sumptuous offerings are white and chocolate sapotes, three varieties
of cherimoyas, plus Mexican and Brazilian guavas, all recently
gathered from Barry’s orchard. Thai coconut milk and raw food
desserts garnished with nasturtium flowers round out the
repast.
After dinner, in
a corner wing of
the building, the
various guests
introduce
themselves to
the group. Barry
reads an assortment of his poetry, the talented artists in the
group showcase
portions of their
work, and the event turns out to be a rousing success. I discover that there is a penchant for this sort of gathering within
this loose-knit circle, with more similar events planned in the
not-too-distant future. Here in California, live food lifestyles are
very popular. There are so many choices of incredible organic
foods, especially in this region, with the perfect climate for
growing the most abundant variety of crops.
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Barry is ecstatic at any hint of interest in natural living. Framed
by his huge, broad-brimmed hat, beaming with enthusiasm,
he confides: “The vegan raw food lifestyle is a way of thinking; a credo for living and making a difference in one’s health.
From this, my attitude and philosophy about life evolved. The
process has changed me tremendously. This is my passionate vision, the journey of a lifetime. There is a cutting edge
movement for health consciousness here, and this has been
very important for optimizing my own health. By solely eating
live food, I have elevated my well-being, vitality and productivity. Also, I have eliminated a lot of the symptoms associated
with aging, allowing me to evolve more gracefully. When you
elevate your health, you gain greater clarity and purity in the
expressions of your being.” “The vegan raw food lifestyle is a way of
thinking; a credo for living and making a
difference in one’s health... By solely eating live
food, I have elevated my well-being, vitality and
productivity. Also, I have eliminated a lot of the
symptoms associated with aging, allowing me to
evolve more gracefully.”
Barry likes to express himself through drawing and poetry. I
mention to him that I’m fond of his musings and wish to include some samples on my community service website, www.
sacredimagery.com. He happily responds by saying, “You rock
my world.” It’s a nice compliment, and it sets me wondering
about his way of moving through his world.
Barry has a wealth of timely information to share about life,
especially concerning his passion for what he terms the “art of
living.” In a few days I’m invited back, in the company of a close
woman friend. This interview is the result. NATURAL ODYSSEY
Amidst a plethora of 175 fruit trees, a small art studio, sauna,
hot tub and an assortment of foraged American folk art, I learn
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PAM BOTELER:
Making Waves for Gender Equality in
Women’s Paddle Sports & Spreading the
Raw Health Message With Grace
Interview by David Klein, Ph.D.
Photos by Rick Miller
Pam Boteler is a top-ranked, world-class athlete, activist and raw vegan who has been making
waves in her sport, Sprint Canoe, for the last eight years. Pam
made USA Canoe/Kayak history at the 2000 National Championships when she became the first woman to compete in
sprint canoe against men. Not only did she compete, she won
the gold medal! Up until the year 2000, women were prohibited from racing canoes at the US Nationals (and in almost every
other country around the world). She competed again against
the men in 2001, and again won gold medals.
Pam works tirelessly with women and men from around the
world to correct the continued injustice of gender discrimination. She is paving the way for women of all ages to follow and
pursue their dream of training and competing in local clubs,
national teams and, ultimately, the Olympic Games.
Heavily influenced by Pam’s success and lobbying, in 2002 the
national governing body, USA Canoe/Kayak, changed its bylaws to allow women to compete in the National Championships in events of their choosing, and in all categories.
Pam is Executive Director of USA WomenCan, which is dedicated to creating racing and training opportunities for women in
Olympic-style canoeing (both flatwater sprint and whitewater
slalom). She also created www.JustCanoeIt.com both to shed
light on inequities in Olympic-style canoeing and to promote
paddle sports of all kinds for competition and as a way of life.
For the last eight years, Pam has been undefeated in the
U.S in singles competition (C1), until this past August when
she finished second for the first time ever in the 500m and
200m events. She lost the C1 500m by a mere 0.2 seconds to
a woman 20 years her junior. Pam remains undefeated in the
1000m event in the U.S., and continues to hold the American records, both in all three singles distances and as part of
two team boats: the 4-person C4 1000 and 500m events. Her
performances at the 2008 Nationals (2 gold and 4 silver, and 6
Golds at the Masters Nationals, including two races against the
men) were all the more remarkable considering that she had
dislocated her shoulder a few months prior to the event.
Several years ago Pam began a vegetarian diet, then transsitioned in 2006 to veganism. Lately, with the guidance
of renowned high-performance coach, rawfood sports
nutritionist and Vibrance staff writer Dr. Douglas Graham,
she has progressed onto Dr. Graham’s “80/10/10” raw vegan
diet plan. At age 40, Pam is competing against women half
her age. As well, she still occasionally competes against men
and is the winner at least half the time! Her enthusiasm and
commitment to athletic excellence and gender equality for her
beloved sport has impacted people in many spheres.
Pam competes in what has long been considered a “man’s
canoe,” which is so designated because of the long-held belief
that the kneeling position and one-sided stroke mechanics required for this sport are injurious to women’s internal
organs. However, Pam and other women have proven this to
be unfounded, and women are gaining greater acceptance in
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Olympic and non-Olympic paddling sports. Still, there is much
progress to be made toward full equality in opportunities,
resources and competitions.
I first interviewed Pam in the spring of 2008 and added updated information after the Summer Olympics. Enjoy the reading
and check out Pam through her website: www.JustCanoeIt.
com.
DK: Thanks for taking the time from your busy schedule for
this, Pam. I’m so glad Dr. Doug Graham suggested you when I
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mentioned last year that I was looking for a cover girl for the
next magazine. Let’s begin with what your life was like growing up. I guess you were the best in your class in sports. What
kind of sports were you into and when did the paddle sports
bug bite?
PB: I think I came out of the womb as a tomboy! (Laughs.) I
grew up in the Washington, DC area. I played basketball and
soccer as a kid, then in high school and college I competed
in cross-country, basketball and track. I didn’t get into paddle
sports until 1992.
DK: Did you get interested after you saw people rowing in
Chesapeake Bay?
PB: I never took notice until 1992 when I was working at the
Naval Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland. I was in great shape and
heard about tryouts for the women’s national dragon boating
team aiming to compete in Thailand at the World Championships. The boats in Thailand are actually called “swan boats,”
a slight variation on the dragon boats found in China. I had
never heard of the sport before. As a religion/philosophy major in college, I was intrigued by Eastern culture, so I inquired
about it. Like me, the coach was employed at the hospital,
making our connection easy and successful.
I ended up spending the next three years traveling to Thailand,
Hong Kong, Singapore and Canada as part of the U.S. National
team. It was through dragon boat competition that I was introduced to the Washington Canoe Club (www.washingtoncanoeclub.org), the “Home of Olympic canoe and kayak champions.” I quit dragon boat competition in 1995 and began sprint
kayaking (which is sit-down/double-blade paddling) in 1996.
In 2000, I took up the single blade/high-kneel canoe full-time.
DK: Dragon boat racing conjures an interesting image! Please
describe it. Why have I never heard of this?
PB: Dragon boats originated in China and swanboats in Thailand. Both types are made of teak wood, are 45 feet long and
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weigh 2,000 pounds, seating 10 right-side paddlers, 10 left-side
paddlers, a drummer (or whistler) and a steersperson. Today’s
dragon boats are made of carbon fiber or fiberglass and weigh
only about 600 pounds. Swanboats are still made of traditional
teak. I was on the U.S. National team which won a silver medal
at the Swanboat World Championships in Thailand in 1992.
That was the “Year of the Woman” in Thailand and was the first
year women were allowed to race in these boats. Thailand
won the gold medal and the women on their team became
national heroines.
In 1994 I raced for the National Dragon boat team in Hong
Kong at the World Dragon Boat Championships; we finished
sixth. In 2001 I went to Thailand again for the World Swanboat
Championships; we raced with the mixed-gender crew, and we
won Gold. As a result of this, I was recruited to race in the men’s
boat as well with three other women and we won the Silver
medal.
Since then, despite the invitations to race at both of these
World Championship events, I have focused on sprint canoe.
It’s an amazing sport! I would encourage anyone who wants
to get into paddle sports to try it. There are a lot of corporate
teams you can check out. Nonetheless, I am seriously considering an invitation to race with Team USA at the World Dragon
Boat Championships in the Czech Republic next August. That
will be the week after the sprint canoe/kayak World Championships in Nova Scotia. I was also invited to help at a paddling
camp in the Czech Republic the week after the Dragon Boat
World competitions, so I have lots of opportunities coming up!
DK: Dragon boat racing sounds really intriguing! After seeing
your photos, readers are probably wondering how this young
lady could really be 40 and racing against people, especially
men, half her age. You look twentyish. Please tell us about your
health habits and your journey into raw food eating.
PB: Thank you! I’m blushing. I see many women in the rawfood
movement in their fifties, sixties and seventies who look amazing. My “health transformation” began only six years ago; prior
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EXTRACTED FROM WRITINGS OF JOHN HAMAKER, DON WEAVER, LARRY EPHRON AND JOANNA CAMPE http://www.remineralize.org
soil
Our planetary soils have become severely eroded
and thus demineralized over thousands of years.
Plants require a continuous intake of minerals, just
as we do; they need calcium to build structural
support, iron to carry oxygen, zinc for reproductive
health, etc. Plants growing on mineral-depleted soil
do not get enough nourishment and, thus, are to
some degree devitalized and more vulnerable to
their insect, worm and fungi predators.
Remineralization encourages greatly increased growth of soil
microorganisms and the assimilation of nutrients, leading to
high quality, flavorful crops. It also counteracts acidity and erosion, increasing the storage capacity of the soil, contributing to
the building of humus complexes and, when sprayed on plants,
repels both fungi and insects. As well, plants and trees become
highly resistant to frost, drought and all devitalizing influences.
Photo by Heidy Ashlin-Mayo.
Adding rock dust to
your compost pile also
enhances composting
benefits and is another
excellent way to remineralize soils.
Reviving Dying Forests
There have been stunning results from the
remineralization of
forests suffering from
acid rain, soil erosion and
general disease. Here are
some examples from the
“Research” section at http://remineralize.org:
• “A 1986 report on long-term experiments in central Europe by
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remineralization
the Bavarian Research and Experimental Institute of Forestry
in Munich, Germany showed that in one forest, 24 years after
pine seedlings were remineralized, the wood volume was four
times higher than in the untreated area.”
•“The results of Dr. Robert Bruck’s experimental remineralization trials of a dying forest on Mt. Mitchell near Asheville, North
Carolina showed that 12 weeks after the application of rock
dust, the height of red spruce was increased by 27% over nontreated controls, and the height of Fraser fir was 19% greater
than the untreated controls.”
• “The Men of Trees organization in Australia http://www.
menofthetrees.com.au performed remineralization trials on
many species of trees in Australia with phenomenal results.
For example, compared to untreated controls, trees grown
from eucalyptus seedlings in remineralized soil grew five times
faster.”
• “The Sudden Oak Life organization website (http://www.suddenoaklife.org) displays photos of some of the thousands of
‘fatally sick’ trees that have recovered through remineralization.
Orthodox forestry still appears to be stuck on ‘no cure—use
chemicals’ in treating such disease.”
Enhancing Agriculture
The best source of soil minerals is the fine powder of common
crushed gravel (mixed rock). In 1976 John Hamaker (19141984) spread gravel crusher screenings on part of his ten-acre
farm in Michigan in an area of sparse rainfalls and dry summers, with no irrigation. The following year, his corn produced
65 bushels per acre. In comparison, neighboring farms yielded
less than 25 bushes of corn per acre.
Moreover, independent analyses showed that Hamaker’s corn
contained 28% more protein, 47% more calcium, 57% more
phosphorus, 60% more magnesium and 90% more potassium
than the same type of corn grown with chemical fertilizers
nearby.
Over thirty years ago, published studies by the USDA showed
that the application of cement kiln dust (a less satisfactory
source of minerals) also produced better crops, but the researchers did not follow up on this, as they could not ascertain
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by Ken Love • Love Family Farms
http://www.hawaiifruit.net
Fignatics Unite!
The term “fignatic” is appropriate for us fig addicts, although I’m not sure of its origin.
When I first set out to find the best fig varieties for Hawaiian
growers, I had little idea of how far this would take me. I knew
there were more types of figs than we currently had in Hawaii
(Brown Turkey and White Kadota), but the varieties far exceed
my expectations. A year and a-half into this projected threeyear exploration, I’m still planting different types obtained
from other fignatics around the world.
Great resources for learning about the hundreds of fig types
are Jon Verdick’s site at http://figs4fun.com and his forum at
http://www.websitetoolbox.com/mb/figs4funforum, which
brings together fignatics from around the world.
It was at the center of some 300 different fig trees that I first
met Jon, along with Dr. Ed Stover, the former curator of the
USDA fig collection near Davis, California. Along with fignatic
Howard Garrison, the farm manager, we were there to work on
various projects, but as our mouths were busy with the figs,
communication was a challenge! Each one I ate seemed better
than the last. Going from some that tasted like raspberry jam
to others that were like pure honey, I was in fignatic heaven!
We each had our favorites. I wished I could take them all to
Hawaii so that I could live on figs darn near forever! In fact,
I managed to get about 50 types growing in Hawaii; we are
currently testing to ascertain which types do best at various
elevations, and which types are chefs’ favorites. In testing the
Brown Turkey fig, we found that fig growing is more profitable
than most crops in Hawaii, including the famed Kona coffee.
This helps to keep small family farms sustainable.
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It seems figs
will take on
different characteristics,
and cuttings
from the same
tree will grow
differently
in different
locations. I
thought a fig
I first tried in
Davis called “Rattlesnake Island” had little flavor, but in Hawaii it
was twice the size and twice as sweet. Conversely, figs like Black
Maderia, Ischia Black and Santa Cruz Dark, which are fantastic
in California, aren’t so great in Hawaii. To me, Hawaiian-grown
Brown Turkey figs are far preferable to those grown in California.
Of course, it’s a good idea to grow your own figs, even if it
means growing them in pots. At the agriculture research center near Nagoya, Japan, they test trees growing in pots that are
pruned in order to produce 120 figs each year. These trees are
given to elderly care centers and the seniors look after them;
they can eat the figs or even sell them back to the cooperative.
By the way, Aichi Prefecture markets itself as “Kingdom of Figs.”
Japan’s most popular fig, Masui Dolphin, which comprises 98%
of its commercial production, came to that country in 1904
with Mr. Masui, whose family still runs the nursery.
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Vibrant rawfood recipes
from around the world
by Living Light Chef Christina Chadney • [email protected] • www.abundantapple.com
We all know that sharing healthful food with friends is one of life’s key pleasures. Chef Christina Chadney loves food that is not just
healthful, but is also bright, colorful and a delight to the palate. Her fresh and organic recipes are prepared without salt, strong seasonings, oils, refined sweeteners or chemical additives and are easy to prepare; most of her creations require only a knife, a cutting
board and a blender.
Christina began her rawfood diet journey in 2004 and adopted Dr. Douglas Graham’s 80/10/10 dietary model in 2006; following
this path, she has dropped 30 pounds and overcome candida, cystic acne, chronic pain and digestive disorders. She is passionate
about empowering others to achieve vibrant health through her rawfood preparation classes, fitness instruction and recipe books.
Check out her e-books in her online store at www.abundantapple.com.
These four recipes are culinary favorites from around the globe—from Italian pesto to mouthwatering vegan sushi, Enjoy exploring
tantalizing ethnic flavors in simple raw vegan entrées!
Curried Kale Salad
serves 2
This intense-flavored side dish is good with a smooth coconut curry
soup or raw vegan samosas. This salad is even better the next day after
the kale has somewhat softened.
Creamy Curry Dressing
3/4 cup chopped Gala apple
2 TBSP tahini
1 TSP curry
1/2 TSP cumin
1/4 TSP coriander
1/4 cup red bell pepper
1/4 cup Napa cabbage
2 sun-dried tomatoes, rehydrated and chopped
optional: 1 clove garlic
optional: ginger
Place all ingredients in a high powered blender. Blend until smooth, using a celery stick or tamper to keep mixture moving.
Salad
fresh basil and/or cilantro
red bell pepper, julienned
mushrooms, thinly sliced
dinosaur kale (also known as black and Lacinato kale), washed and de-stemmed
fresh cilantro
Napa cabbage, thinly sliced
optional: fresh Roma tomatoes
optional: mango slices
Toss all ingredients together and mix well with the creamy curry dressing.
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by David Klein, Ph.D., H.D.
www.selfhealingempowerment.com
ACID or
Alkaline
T H E
G R E A T
M A R K E R
“We depart from health in just the proportion to which we
have allowed our alkalies to be dissipated by introduction of
acid-forming food in too great amount... It may seem strange to
say that all disease is the same thing, no matter what its myriad
modes of expression, but it is verily so.” –William Howard Hay,
M.D., Medical Director of Sun-Diet Sanatorium, East Aurora,
New York, 1927-1932 and pioneer of food combining science
“The countless names of illnesses do not really matter. What
does matter is that they all come from the same root cause...
too much tissue acid waste in the body!” –Theodore A. Baroody,
N.D., D.C., Ph.D., Author of Alkalize or Die
Acid waste poisoning shows up in our bodily secretions as a
prime marker of health destruction. This must be avoided!
The average pH of our bodily fluids must be maintained in the
7.0+ pH (alkaline) range in order to maintain good health; an
acidifying lifestyle spells stress and dis-ease.
One of the easiest ways to scientifically gauge the effectiveness
of your healthful living program is by measuring your saliva
pH when you wake up, before eating or drinking anything. A
pH below 7.0 indicates excessive acidity, which is a marker of
bodily toxicity. If your saliva pH is in the 7.0+ range upon arising, you are likely experiencing a good sense of wellness and
doing a great job of maintaining your health and preserving
your youthful vitality.
Our diet has the most significant influence on the pH of our
body fluids. A diet of predominantly alkalizing foods goes a
long way in assuring healthy internal pH in the 7.0+ range.
Eating a diet with excessive acidifying foods undermines our
health in every way, causing varying degrees of discomfort and
shortened life spans.
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body?
O F
H E A L T H
detoxification and superior nutrition and the upshot is that
aches and pains are far lessened, healing is faster, sickness is
rare and, when it occurs, far less severe, and even some preexisting chronic degenerative diseases can be reversed. Last,
but not least, we feel and look younger!
You can purchase pH paper online, at a pharmacy, or at a medical/dental supply store, to test your morning saliva and urine.
They will both become more alkaline and stay in the 7.0+ range
when you have mastered your diet and lifestyle, minimizing
acid-forming foods and other lifestyle stressors.
Previously, I included nuts and seeds in my raw vegan diet
regularly (once or twice per week) and always awoke with
acidic saliva. With this, my dental health worsened: my gums
were more prone to bleeding; I experienced two or three cavities per year; my enamel and dentin eroded and the remaining tooth surface became porous, rough and brittle. Then I
“got the hint” and cut way back on my intake of these foods.
Now I mainly eat only fruits and greens with a bit of powdered
organic barley grass juice added to my morning orange juice
for the extra alkalizing minerals. Soon my saliva pH measured
around 7.0 every morning, my dental health improved and I
felt better. Most remarkably, my tooth surfaces became harder,
stronger and smooth, as confirmed by my dental hygienist at
my last few checkups. Even with a glass or two of orange juice
each morning, my teeth are doing fine.
Keep your teeth and health—alkalize and thrive! Minimize your
acid waste load and maintain your body in the alkaline range
by minimizing acid-forming foods!
Please link to
In the last issue of Living Nutrition I explained the science behind alkalizing and acidifying foods, and listed the main dietary
items in those categories. In summary, the alkalizing foods are
almost all fruits and vegetables and a few grains; the acidifying
foods are almost everything else: most grains, mature legumes,
most nuts and seeds, all animal-derived foods and refined junk
foods, plus drugs, tobacco, marijuana and alcohol.
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The often rapid health gains experienced by those who switch
from a meat-and-bread-based (acidifying) diet to a vegan diet
of mostly fruits and vegetables are largely due to the alkalizing
qualities of these foods. Add to this the effects of a cleaner diet,
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Here’s how:
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living truth
your
Personal Truth is an inner knowing.
It resonates deep within and brings
a feeling of aliveness, peace, and
freedom. Knowing your truth requires
a willingness and ability to be still and
listen within.
Lack of truth has consequences. Each time you don’t act or
speak truthfully, you are impeding the flow of energy within
you. It is as if you are adding another stick to a dam in a river
every time you withhold. Energetic blocks form in the body,
eventually manifesting in physical or emotional dysfunction.
Even if you eat 100% raw, organic food, exercise and sleep
well, but live or work in a situation that is discordant with your
higher truth and well being, your health suffers. As you shift to
a life of greater personal integrity, the dam begins to fall away
and vitality flows again.
Let’s explore the effects on your health when you’re not living
your truth. How do you feel when you lie to someone? Unless
you are a sociopath, it is difficult to maintain eye contact, your
heart beats faster, you feel anxious, you begin to sweat and
your muscles tighten. You feel guilty afterwards and have the
ongoing tension of having to keep your story straight to avoid
being caught in the lie.
A polygraph or lie detector test measures and records how
physiological variables such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and perspiration change in comparison to normal levels
while the subject is asked a series of questions. Fluctuations
or spikes on the graph are seen as indicators of anxiety that
accompany the telling of lies.
If lying causes such measurable stress on the body, what is the
long-term effect of not living your truth? You are in a constant
state of mental conflict, with the organs of your body reacting with symptoms declaring “something is wrong here!” If
you stay in a bad marriage or work at a job that you dislike for
years, the chronic tension fatigues the body and depletes the
immune system. Over time, the weakest link in your body or
mind will show symptoms of deterioration or disease.
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Conformity vs.Truth
Ralph Waldo Emerson saw conformity as the worst of vices in
his famous essay Self Reliance: “Whoso would be a man, must
be a nonconformist. Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity
of your own mind.”
Humans have always faced tremendous pressure to be like
everyone else and deny their individuality. We are often considered eccentric and odd if we have the courage to follow our
inner wisdom, wherever it leads us.
We are born connected to truth; it is our birthright. Watch
children who are allowed to flourish as nature intends. They
glow with a natural radiance and often astound us with their
unearthly wisdom.
Few parents or teachers honor the natural blossoming of a
child. Most children are taught to fit in, obey rules and respect
authority. They are rarely encouraged to develop naturally
as unique human beings and live from inner guidance. Their
innate curiosity and intuition are often discouraged; they are
told how to think, what to believe and how to act.
Conformity serves society—people become like sheep, easier
to control, following the herd. When one strays from the clan
culture, punitive measures (being ignored, shamed, or punished by family, friends, boss or co-workers) are designed
to bring the black sheep back to the flock, head bowed in
remorse.
Most people are cut off from their truth and live a life of
conformity rather than as inner-directed spiritual beings. They
don’t question this way of life. Over time, physical or emotional
symptoms surface which are alarm signals from a life “out
of whack.” This feedback, initially a whisper and ultimately a
sledgehammer, is intended to get us back on track. But instead
of heeding these warnings, many people numb the wakeup calls from the body/mind with prescription medications,
alcohol, cigarettes or drugs. They try to distract themselves
through TV, the internet, overwork, food, shopping, talking on
their cell phones constantly, and rushing around to and fro.
Depression is a common result of not living personal truth. A
recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
found that anti-depressant use in America has nearly tripled
in the past decade. According to some estimates, 30 million
Americans take anti-depressants. Depression is rarely seen by
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Colitis and Crohn’s Diseases:
THEY ARE HEALABLE — REALLY!
By David Klein, Ph.D., H.D.
Director of the Colitis & Crohn’s Health Recovery Center
www.colitis-crohns.com • (707) 829-0462
C
olitis and Crohn’s inflammatory bowel diseases
(IBD) are debilitating afflictions which ruin the lives
of millions of people worldwide. The medical consensus is that there is no “cure” for these conditions
and, at best, they can only be “managed” via a lifetime of detrimental drugging. The majority of sufferers place
themselves under medical care, only to be told that: diet is not
a causative factor; no specific diet will result in lasting healing;
lifelong drug therapy is the only sensible course to follow; and
if, in chronic cases, this is unsuccessful, surgical removal of the
colon is generally the prudent course to eliminate the symptoms and avoid impending cancer.
   
None of these common medical assumptions are true and,
tragically, millions of lives are wrecked year after year by this
stance which is based upon ignorance of human physiology.
While the attending gastroenterologist means well, he unfortunately does not know anything outside of the realm of drug
and surgery treatment and possesses no knowledge of the
cause and purpose of disease or of the conditions required by
the body for healing. Few gastroenterologists are sanctioned
to provide or even recommend non-pharmacological healing
approaches to IBD. Medicine never results in health.
   
Happily, when we care for ourselves properly, removing the
causes of disease and supplying the requisites for good
health, the body invariably works its wonders of healing, and
is restored to good health. A close study of physiology in the
context of health science, such as taught by Natural Hygiene
educators, reveals this self-healing power. Under proper
care, the body will heal inflammatory bowel diseases, even
advanced cases, as I did 24 years ago after severe ulcerative
colitis. Since 1993, more than 1,000 of my clients have experienced similar success.
   
And, there are several thousand who can also vouch for this
natural healing approach to IBD. There is even more good
news: several natural health doctors, such as myself and
other health coaches, are available to guide IBD sufferers to
complete lasting wellness. My guidebook, Self Healing Colitis
& Crohn’s, is the world’s bestseller in its field and is readily available through my office, online at www.colitis-crohns.com, at
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Amazon.com where is has been ranked #1 in its field, and can
be found in a growing number of bookstores. I take great pleasure in counseling several new clients every week, and most
heal up within 2 to 8 weeks, going on to enjoy a life free of IBD.
   
So, what causes IBD? In a nutshell, stress on four fronts: 1.
lifestyle stress, the foremost factor of which is dietary: eating
foods incompatible with our biology, causing toxicity and
indigestion; 2. mental/emotional stress (which includes the
impact of incorrect, disempowering beliefs about health and
disease); 3. societal stress (such as working too-long hours);
and 4. environmental stress (pollution). Genetics and germs
do not cause IBD; rather, IBD is caused by lifestyle choices and
lack of proper education about the factors which determine
disease and health. In other words, we need to learn how to
restore health by healthful living and eating. And we can!
   
For almost 200 years, Natural Hygiene teachers have taught
that unhealthful habits (which include ingesting and injecting poisons into the body) cause illness, and that the body is a
self-healing organism which expresses distressing symptoms
when its vital domain is threatened. In cases of IBD, the biggest
culprit is acid-forming diets, including indigestible, cooked, fatty foods—primarily animal meats, dairy products and fried oils.
Cooked meat provides little if any usable protein or fiber and
it putrefies in the gut. Meanwhile, cooked oils are carcinogenic,
plain and simple. Both irritate and ravage the bowel, causing
inflammation, diarrhea and other distressful symptoms. Irritants (toxic matter and gases) cause bowel inflammation when
toxins have built up to a life-threatening level. The body does
its best to expel the irritating substances, but in cases of IBD, it
is overwhelmed by the magnitude of the task.
   
Diarrhea and the inflammation response are self-purifying,
self-healing actions intelligently enacted by the body for
the restoration of health. Inflammation is the body’s protective immune system—our “guardian angel”—hard at work,
preserving its vital domain. Remove the causes of the disease
response, get plenty of rest, allow the inflammation process
to complete its job and the body will become purified, the
inflammation will cease and health will be restored. That’s the
physiology of self-healing!
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Inflammation is not something to be suppressed under any
condition. When we do, we suppress healing. Only the body
can heal itself and it will under the proper conditions. Understanding your self-healing power is liberating!  
   
What is the proven healthy, healing alternative to an unhealthful meat-based diet? In general, during the healing phase, for
those whose diet was primarily cooked, it’s best to partake
of a simple, low-residue, low-fat vegan diet of certain sweet
fruits and lightly cooked vegetables, potatoes and squashes
with fresh juices. This is to be followed by a post-healing diet
with more fruits plus raw salads, lightly cooked plant foods
and moderate amounts of fatty vegan “protein foods” such as
raw avocados, nuts and seeds for health maintenance. A vegan
diet of 75% to 100% raw foods is recommended. Self Healing
Colitis & Crohn’s teaches the specifics of how to incorporate this
approach. Specific eating guidelines must be followed; they are
liberating in their simplicity and superior nutritional benefits.
Improper food choices and combinations are detrimental; one
must get the right education and guidance for a successful
healing outcome. Yes, a vegan diet can supply all the protein,
fat and carbohydrate satiation we need to heal and stay happy
and dynamically healthy. Virtually every disease condition,
from A to Z, has been overcome through applying the principles of Natural Hygiene: “the science and fine art of healthful
living.”
   
For a disease-free life filled with youthful vitality, it behooves
each of us to implement more and more healthful living
(Hygienic) practices. This invariably results in our feeling better
and better and getting more and more enjoyment out of life.
   
Here’s to your glorious health!
The True Elixir of Life
by Dr. T. C. Fry
There is, indeed, an Elixir of Life! Natural Hygienists have
long since discovered it. But this elixir of life is not a manmade lab product. Instead, it derives from the lap of nature.
While nature’s elixir will not deliver to man all that he
dreams of and yearns for, it certainly will deliver more
than he realistically expects: a relatively disease-free existence, longer life, increased energy, greater endurance and
strength, youthful vigor and vitality into advanced years
and, overall, much higher functioning and personal power.
This “elixir” is our birthright that has been effectively
rediscovered by Hygienists; it is simply a return to living in
accord with our biological heritage.
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“And I saw that the sacred hoop of my people was one of many hoops that made one
circle, wide as daylight and as starlight, and in the center grew one mighty flowering
tree to shelter all the children of one mother and one father. And I saw it was holy.”
–Black Elk
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Transcending
the Throes of Disordered Eating – Part II of II
(Part I appeared in Living Nutrition vol. 20)
Interview with Professor Rozalind Graham
by David Klein, Ph.D.
DK: How do you recommend
that people approach the
dietary transition process?
RG: For some people, discontinuing the consumption of all
cooked foods is best achieved all at once. For others, gradual
transitioning over several years serves them well, while many
fall somewhere in between.
It all depends upon each individual person’s unique life experience and disposition. Regardless of how long it takes a person
to make the transition, I strongly advise them first to obtain
proper education and guidance. The vast majority of those
who fail at this dietary change do so as a result of misinformation and/or a lack of understanding. It is essential to access
proper education and support from someone who is authentically qualified on the subject of raw nutritional science.
DK: Indeed, that is vital! How does one integrate the new
eating habits into our modern lifestyle?
RG: This is actually much easier than is generally assumed. A
healthy raw vegan diet is not based on complicated recipes
requiring lots of expensive equipment and hours of labor in
the kitchen. A healthy diet requires no more than a chopping
board and a sharp knife or two, although a blender and a simple food processor are valuable additions. Whole and simple
are the two basic requisites for food shopping. A packed lunch,
for example, could consist of a bag of ripe bananas or other
fruit. With such a meal, there is virtually zero prep time, zero
cleanup and digestion is so fast and simple.
Most restaurants these days stock salad vegetables and some
fresh fruit in the kitchen. If a dressing is required, simply bring
your own and add it at the table. If they are approached in the
appropriate way, friends and other private hosts will delight
in the ease and simplicity of this diet, and they’ll likely be
inclined to accommodate your health needs.
DK: If a person believes the process is very difficult, what
do you say to him or her?
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RG: I would ask two questions, in this order:
1. In what ways are your life’s needs so inadequately met that
you believe you must cling to unhealthy foods for emotional
comfort?
2. To what degree are you willing to sacrifice your well-being
in order to obtain the approval of your friends, families and
co-workers by eating to please them?
DK: Please mention a few daily practices to help the process.
RG: 1. Do not plan your diet for the rest of your life. Plan your
diet only for this week.
2. Think and shop ahead. If the foods you intend to eat are not
available in your kitchen or not ripe enough to eat, then you
are likely to return to old familiar items.
3. Do not shop for food when hungry.
4. As you eat, focus your thoughts on all the benefits of making
dietary change.
5. Ensure that each day you engage in pleasurable activities
aside from eating.
6. Develop the habit of exercising before each meal.
7. Make sure you obtain sufficient sleep. If tired, you are likely
to crave unhealthful, stimulating foods.
8. Every day, seek spiritual nourishment in whatever way that
brings you greater inner peace.
9. Create and use daily affirmations to help you let go of needing others’ approval, and become self-approving.
10. Regularly practice letting go of needing others to behave
as you would prefer.
DK: Family dynamics are a challenge. How does one handle
differences in diet preferences within a family household?
RG: An effective approach for everyone is to acknowledge
and accept each other’s dietary differences, and agree that no
attempts will be made to criticize or coerce anyone to make a
change. Each person can be invited to share his/her views on
the subject with the rest of the family—but not at mealtime.
At meals, it is best to focus on the joys of nourishing each
other, togetherness and enriching conversation.
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who
dictator
your health
is the
of
by Dr. Vivian V. Vetrano, M.D., Dr. Sc. • roylretreat.com
Who is the dictator of your state of your health?
Is it your mentor? Your health books? Your doctor? Your alternative health care practitioner? It is
none of the above ... it’s not even you!
NATURE AND HER LAWS ARE THE DICTATOR! Nature
strives for perfection, and requires your dedication to the
pursuit of health perfection. Unless you meet your physical
and mental needs, some part of yourself will suffer and Nature
will alert you. Pain, both physical and mental, is Nature’s way
of telling you something is wrong. Pain is both a warning and
our benefactor. It is meant to jar us into thinking and questioning: “What’s wrong?... Why is this happening?... Why can’t I
get well?”
When your doctor/teacher is well-versed in Natural Hygiene
and advises you to do something or avoid doing something,
it is because he or she has learned the Laws of Life, and knows
what Nature is demanding. This doctor/teacher is telling you
what Nature demands, not what he or she feels you should do;
he or she is trying to help you understand and correct your errors so you get in harmony with the Natural Laws that govern
your being. If you listen and heed the instructions, you should
recover your health. Nature is not asking you to try—trying is
not the same as doing; trying won’t satisfy Nature. Do what is
required for the recovery of health.
Your attention to all the requisites of health is needed. During illness, special careful attention to some of the requisites
needs to be given, according to your condition. These may
change as health is regained, and as called for, sometimes from
day to day.
Put yourself in the hands of Mother Nature and do as she
dictates rather than follow the whims of your mind. Previous
conditioning, erroneous teachings and ideas obstruct and prevent sick people from putting themselves on the true healing
path. Their instincts have been subverted by wrong teachings.
People often pursue such “cures” as diet, herbs, medications,
supplements, adjustments, osteopathic manipulations, acupuncture and so forth. These approaches only obstruct the
way to healing.
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Seek the Laws of Life as taught by Drs. Sylvester Graham and
Herbert M. Shelton. Study them well. Then and only then will
you realize what is the right action to take in all circumstances.
In following Mother Nature, you will be on the path to recovery.
The most difficult part of getting well the natural way is discipline. Discipline is the foremost challenge on this natural healing path. Health seekers must employ discipline in their way
of life. This takes passionate desire, determination to succeed,
strength of will and patience. Nature is like the tortoise, slow but
sure. So keep on making right choices in accordance with Natural Law and you will soon find yourself feeling incredibly well.
Nature demands that you give equal attention to obtaining all
the following requirements of health: sunshine, fresh clean air,
pure water, food (fresh raw fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds),
adequate rest and sleep, exercise, cleanliness, emotional poise,
nurturing relationships and freedom from poisonous habits.
These are the conditions for the recovery and maintenance of
vibrant health!
Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace
by St. Francis
Translation by James Twyman
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
 
Where there is hatred, let me bring love.
 
Where there is injury, pardon.
 
Where there is doubt, bring your faith.
 
Where there is despair, hope.
 
Where there is darkness, bring your light.
 
Where there is sadness, bring your joy.
 
Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled
as to console.
 
Grant that I may not so much seek to be understood, as to understand.
 
Lord, grant that I may not so much seek to be loved, as to love.
 
For it is in giving that we receive. It is in pardoning that we are
pardoned. It is in dying to the self that we are born to eternal life.
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a younger me ACID REFLUX
WITHOUT
by Carol Giambri • [email protected]
I have finally experienced for myself the benefits of eating a
plant-based vegan diet about 30 years after my husband recovered from epilepsy through this approach. In my transition
to raw eating, I kept adding more live food, and sometimes
stayed 100% raw for a whole day, a week, a month or more.
I always loved raw plant-based vegan foods and enjoyed
expanding into what to me was “foreign” food territory, such
as avocados, broccoli or cauliflower, which I had never eaten
growing up.
However, missing the old unhealthful treats, I resorted to daily
vegan ice cream bars, sometimes two or three daily. I also
developed a love affair with whole grain breads. Both of these
caused havoc in my body.
At night while
sleeping, I began
experiencing sudden
attacks of acid reflux
that caused me to
jump up out of bed.
This was diagnosed
by the chiropractor who tried some
adjustments, without success. I had a
burning feeling in my
chest or my mouth.
I had some early
evening attacks as
well, where I would
suddenly have to
run to the bathroom
and heave violently
nonstop for a minute.
This was such a strain on my vocal cords that my voice became very hoarse for about 12 hours before it returned. I also
experienced trouble breathing. I finally discovered the culprits:
the ingredients in the vegan ice cream and the yeasted bread.
I had to make a choice: continue the detrimental foods and
get sicker, or toss those culprits out on my path to health.
I have since given up those foods. I am back to my pure and
simple lifestyle with plant-based, raw vegan foods. I am grateful to Dave Klein for being there with his wisdom and support
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on the www.livingnutrition.com forum, and for other online
support. I am no longer fighting this “thunder” in the night
experience or signs of acid reflux and can sleep peacefully
once again.
My current diet includes mostly raw foods: fresh fruits and
veggies; little, if any, nuts; a little avocado; some oil for fresh
salad and, occasionally, a homemade cooked veggie or soup.
Goodbye to those dietary culprits that caused the acid reflux!
I embrace this simple lifestyle; it takes very little time in the
kitchen and there are no greasy pots and pans to scrub. A
typical fresh salad could be spring greens, fresh tomatoes and
cukes, with some fresh or dried herbs, garlic and olive oil on
occasion. I’m not one for fancy dressings, so plain and simple
has always worked for me.
I was out of control with the quantity of nuts I was eating, so I
decided “less is best.” I seldom enjoy patés, as I find many are
very high in fats. I do not miss them. If I eat a few, it’s easy to
go off the deep end. It’s easier to limit my buying power when
shopping at the health food store where I can weigh out what
I wish. Now I buy a few nuts as desired from the bulk bins and
that’s enough for me.
My gym workouts are finally showing my desired results. I
am regaining the slim body I once had and wearing mostly
small-size clothes. At our last rawluck the other night, a friend
of about seven years told me how great I look, and that I am
looking younger.
Being part of the AARP generation (over 50), I’m running with
those compliments! The mainstream thinking is that older
people can’t lose weight, but this is a myth and for many, probably just an excuse. How often are you exercising your body?
Invest in great health and reap the rewards! In truth, I still feel
like a teen or no older than 21. I’ll continue making positive
dietary as well as physical and emotional choices, embracing
wellness until my last breath.
My health choices are working for me. I am now in better control of those choices and embracing my freedom from both
acid reflux attacks and disturbed sleep. For me, “my health is
wealth.”
Ultimately, I think a diet of 100% living foods is best, but I
believe people should first find the plateau of their comfort
zone before they climb higher. I hope this encourages others
to embrace the simplicity of eating a plant-based vegan diet.
I have experienced at first hand the benefits of this lifestyle:
great health and pain-free living. Remember, you are YOUR
best doctor—take charge!
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ask nutritionists
the
Q: Why does drinking wheatgrass juice make me and many others gag
and become disoriented or weak after drinking?
Dr. Paul Fanny’s response: Wheatgrass juice evokes this response
because it is concentrated and toxic. Here are several reasons why we
Natural Hygienists do not recommend it:
1. It contains small amounts of toxic compounds known as alkaloids.
2. The unsprouted seeds grow toxic molds which can trigger allergic
reactions. I personally experienced these poisonous reactions as
headaches and loose stools minutes after drinking the juice. (Editor’s note: For me, the aroma and taste of wheatgrass juice cause
a convulsive reaction. After forcing down my very first small sip of
straight wheatgrass juice years after I began rawfood eating, I became
weak and disoriented for one-half hour. I do tolerate it better mixed in
orange juice, but choose to avoid it altogether; tasty salad greens are
my preferred “green foods.” Some people do tolerate and claim they
enjoy wheatgrass juice.)
3. It is a diuretic. (Source: Grant & Hackh’s Chemical Dictionary, Fifth
Edition.)
4. Its high simple sugar content overstimulates the body, giving it a
burst of energy and, in some cases, unpleasant detoxification reactions. As such, we do not recommend it as a health restoration therapy.
5. Although some proponents tout wheatgrass juice for its alkalizing
effect, if taken in excessive quantity its concentrated simple sugars can
cause two major problems: 1. the rush of sugar into the bloodstream
will greatly elevate insulin production, overworking the pancreas; and
2. the excess sugars metabolize to acid end-products, imparting acidity rather than alkalinity.
Furthermore, claims of the beneficence of wheatgrass juice’s high
chlorophyll content are misleading. Chlorophyll is highly unstable;
after juicing, it breaks down after five minutes of exposure to oxygen,
rendering it unavailable to the body. Even if the juice is drunk immediately after juicing, oxidation will occur in the alimentary canal.
For further information, see http://www.cityfarmer.org/wheatgrass.
html.
Q: Are any of these foods edible in the raw state: chestnuts, plantains,
eggplants, artichokes?
Dr. David Klein’s response: Raw chestnuts are edible and quite delicious. First, remove the outer shells with your fingernails or a knife. The
nut meat is covered with an unpalatable, thin, light brown membrane
which contains astringent tannins; it can be removed with a knife. This
procedure is facilitated by first soaking the nuts in water. Removal of
the membrane reveals the yellowish nut. If the nut is hard, soaking will
have a softening action.
Plantains are traditionally cooked in their unripened, hard, starchy
state by natives of their tropical habitats. However, plantains will ripen
and become sweet like bananas. The trick is to allow approximately
two weeks for ripening. When the skin is black and the fruit is soft, it is
edible.
Eggplant flesh contains the toxic, bitter alkaloid chemical called “sola-
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sonine.” Because neither the ripening process nor soaking will remove
the bitter chemical, we cannot say that raw eggplant has a place in a
rawfood diet.
Artichokes are edible in the raw state, but only after a fair amount of
tedious yet rewarding preparation work. The outer leaves and thick
skin covering the stems must be removed; a large serrated knife works
best on the leaves. The remaining inner portion will have a T-shaped
profile resembling a toadstool mushroom, topped with downy thistle.
After scraping off the soft thistle you may laugh at how much work
you exerted to extract so little food; however, you may find the nutty,
mildly starchy, herbal flavor of your treat so delicious that after the
last bite you’ll find yourself immediately hacking away at the next
artichoke.
Q: Is it a good idea to strain nut and seed milks?
Dr. David Klein’s response: Raw or “live” vegan milks can be especially
nourishing for infants, children and those whose health condition calls
for a boost from easily-digested fatty acids, amino acids and bonebuilding elements. The key is to prepare and ingest them in a manner
which does not result in incomplete digestion.
Provided that one is not ill with internal inflammation and is able to
handle these fatty drinks, straining nut and seed milks is a good idea.
The solid particles captured by straining would not digest completely
or at all in most people (as explained below). Furthermore, in large
quantities the solids can cause constipation and irritation as the grit
scrapes along the colon wall.
Our acidic stomach digestive juices can only act on (break down for
digestion) the outer surface of hard nut and seed particles in the
stomach. (Our stomachs are not grinding chambers.) If we drink several ounces of undiluted protein-rich nut milk, the watery mixture will
likely be too diluted and will pass too quickly through the stomach
for acid enzyme secretions to completely break down the particles.
Consequently, the undigested proteins in the particles can putrefy as
they pass through the bowel.
The quantity of nut or seed milks we can digest completely depends
upon several factors: the dilution factor; proper food sequencing
(drink them only on an empty stomach and not within several hours
of eating foods that combine poorly with them); and our digestive
health condition. In general, depending on the concentration, two to
four ounces of these milks is the digestive limit for most.
Here are general guidelines for making one serving of milk: 1. Soak 1
to 2 ounces of non-rancid, unheated, raw, organic nuts or seeds for 2
to 12 hours in water, rinse, blend with water at high speed and strain,
pouring more water over the nut blend as needed to release more
milk. (Soaking can be considered optional, except for almonds and pecans, the skins of which contain toxic yet leachable alkaloids.) Sip the
milk slowly, mixing it with your salivary juices. Be sure to follow proper
food combining guidelines and sequencing—refer to the rawfood
diet and food combining books and chart we sell at the Living Nutrition Bookstore: http://www.livingnutrition.com/bookstore.html.
We also sell cotton-hemp nut and seed milk straining bags at our Living Nutrition Health Shop. See www.livingnutrition.com/healthshop
or call (707)-829-0462.
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