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Diabetes Awareness Day - Take Action and Change Your World!

Do you know what happens when you bring together 53 experts from the raw food world in support of The Movement to Reverse Diabetes Naturally?

YOU get a lot of cool stuff!

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These 53 experts are giving away a TON  of goodies in support of Reversing Diabetes Action Day and the film "Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days."  There are 11 E-books, hours of audios, hundreds of recipes, an entire magazine, valuable coupons and more!

This film is a must see for diabetics AND non-diabetics. If  you haven't yet seen this film NOW is the time!  
Just click  on this link to learn more about the film and all of these goodies:

Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days

If you have picked up a copy already then get another copy of the film for a friend, neighbor or your  local library so that you can get all of these bonuses for yourself!   :)

This film is SO powerful in opening up people, both diabetics and non-diabetics, to the importance of raw and living foods and we need to get it out to more people!

Help us spread the word!

Check it out right away and make sure to support The Movement to Reverse Diabetes Naturally.  It is doing some important and powerful work!


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Diabetes Total Cost: $218 Billion!
The Raw Food & Diabetes

Today is a Very Special Day

A few months ago I reviewed a very special documentary called Try It On Everything, about the amazing and life-changing process called Emotional Freedom Techniques, or EFT.

And now Nick Ortner, the producer of this documentary film has created something very special that’s only available for a short time.

In honor if all those who have supported his powerful film, that follows ten people’s journey through the EFT experience and which features EFT experts, medical doctors and such visionary thought leaders such as Jack Canfield and Bob Proctor, Nick has created a Gratitude and Appreciation event, and you can get a full 50% off of their best-selling DVD and Companion book package…

==> Special Gratitude and Appreciation Event Offer

And when you purchase this program, Nick’s EFT Angels program kicks in, and they will donate another copy of the Try It On Everything DVD to a social organization or needy family.  They have already donated over 7,000 DVDs to prisons, halfway houses, women’s shelters and other social organizations. 

So, you can help yourself, your family and friends and anyone else you might want to forward this email to, get half off and also give back to others in need.  It’s a win-win-win all around!

Just visit this link to learn all about it, but remember, the Gratitude and Appreciate Event only lasts through midnight, Friday, March 27…

==> Make a Difference in Your Life Now

To Your Radiant Well-Being,

Alina

Can You Finally Live the Life You've Always Dreamed Of?

A simple answer is YES. 

Now let me show you how.

I first discovered Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) at the Raw Spirit Festival, when I attended Michael Morningstar’s lecture on Emotional Freedom. The technique was new to me and seemed very easy, however, I was skeptical that I could release some old emotional pains just by tapping certain areas of my face and body. And then a woman completely released her fear of flying right before my eyes. We did the technique for only 20 minutes! That certainly got my attention.

Forward two months and EFT shows up in my life again. I was at the New Life Expo in NYC when I met Alex Ortner, who turned out to be the brother of Nicolas Ortner, the creator and producer of “Try It On Everything.” Alex told me that they just released a new documentary about EFT and gave me a DVD to watch. It took me over a month to get to watch it, but I am so happy that I finally did!

Diabetes Total Cost: $218 BILLION

I want to share this mind-boggling article published by Associated Press with you:

"As diabetes is rapidly becoming one of the world's most common diseases, its financial cost is mounting, too, to well over $200 billion a year in the U.S. alone, according to a new study.

The study, released Tuesday, puts the total at $218 billion last year — the first comprehensive estimate of the financial toll diabetes takes, according to Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk A/S, which paid for the study.

That figure includes direct medical care costs, from insulin and pills for controlling patients' blood sugar to amputations and hospitalizations, plus indirect costs such as lost productivity, disability and early retirement.

The $218 billion amounts to about 10 percent of all U.S. health care spending by government and the public, about $2.1 trillion in 2006, and nearly half the $448.5 billion cost of heart disease and stroke.

The Raw Food Diet and Diabetes

November 14th is World Diabetes Day.

According to the American Diabetes Association:

* 23.6 millions Americans have diabetes.
* Estimated 5.7 million have it but are not diagnosed.
* There was 45% increase in diabetes since 1987.
* 44% of kidney failure incidents are caused by diabetes.
* 12,000 - 24,000 people go blind each year due to diabetes complications.
* 1 out of 3 Americans born in 2000 will develop diabetes if current trends continue.

As you can see, this is a serious problem. Not only does it affect the United States, but this degenerative disease is also spreading across the world.

Raw Spirit Festival Goodies – Vital Hemptations

No, wearing hemp clothes will not make you high ☺ And you can’t smoke it, either!

However, hemp clothing is gaining popularity and respect among eco-conscious consumers.

Did you know?

•    The first jeans were made of hemp; but they lasted too long, so the industry switched to cotton
•    Cotton uses 25% of all pesticides; hemp doesn’t need pesticides.
•    The original linen was made from hemp.
•    Hemp is more durable and breathes better than all other plant fibers.

Ok, I have to admit that the hemp clothes can be a little pricey to someone on tight budget (I definitely thought twice before pulling my wallet out) but the material is very durable and will definitely last many times over what a cotton T-shirt would, so at the end it is a very wise investment.

I fell in love with Vital Hemptations clothes that I discovered for the first time at the Raw Spirit Festival. The prices were quite affordable and the clothes fit me like a glove (I bought drawstring pants ($60) and a tank top($25)). Being a person who does not tolerate heat very well, I spent two days walking around in 95F heat under the desert sun and I didn’t break a sweat! This was remarkable for me; personally, this is not how my body acts on hot days, but the breathable hemp material did its magic.

Hemp clothes are super comfortable, soft, and gentle on the skin. And the fact that hemp growers don’t use dangerous pesticides and chemicals makes hemp clothing ideal for people with allergies and sensitive skin.

To learn more about Vital Hemptations, please visit their website.

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Raw Spirit Festival Goodies – Bright Earth Foods

Being a passionate person myself, it warms my heart when I meet people who are so passionate about what they do you can spend hours taking to them and not get bored.

One of such people I was lucky to meet at the RSF is Anderon Martell, owner and creator of Bright Earth Foods.

His mission? To provide the highest quality, raw, organically grown Superfoods available from native/indigenous farmers and traditional healers of the Earth, while practicing the highest fair-trade standards. Anderon spent years traveling around the world looking for best sources of Superfoods; what he sells through his company is truly is of the highest quality, and I know because I’ve tried many of his products during the Festival and had a chance to compare them to other company who carry similar stuff.  And not only that, Anderon keeps his prices low to make them really affordable for everyone.

Some of my favorites are:

Golden Noni Elixir – a live enzyme and mineral elixir made out of all-organic Tahitian Noni, which delivers its delicate ezyme content directly to your cells so you can experience its detoxifying, rejuvenating, and alkalizing benefits.  This noni elixir is not fermented like many other noni products on the market and it tastes amazing. I’ve tried three other noni elixirs at other booths but this one tops them all.

Freshlife Automated Sprouter - Update

A few days ago I wrote a post about Freshlife Automated Sprouter I got at the Raw Spirit Festival.

It arrived about a week ago along with several packages of sprouting seeds I got at the same time. Anxious to get started, I loaded up the Sprouter with a variety of seeds and beans and I am very happy to report that I just "picked" my first harvest!

Here's the image of my sprouter (two trays, one with the remainder of buckwheat and sunflowers sprouts and the other with green peas and red lentil still sprouting).

In just one week I got a nice amount of sunflower, buckwheat and mung beans sprouts, green pea and lentil sprouts, along with some wheatgrass (not shown here, half of it is juiced and the other half is in the fridge). Now, since this was my first experiment I did a little bit of everything just to see how much comes out and how fast.  Those two containers of alfalfa sprouts you see above came from about 2 tablespoons of seeds! Definitely beats buying them at a supermarket, and they are organic, pure, and grown with love.

What really impressed me though is just how fast these spouts came to life. For example, most sprouting tables say that sunflower seeds are ready in 10-12 days, however, I picked mine in just seven days. Same goes for wheatgrass. Green peas are supposed to be ready in 3-4 days and yet I got mine fully sprouted in just 2!

This is such an amazing machine, I am considering buying a second unit just to be able to grow more volume of sprouts. Last night I made myself nori wraps with Alissa Cohen's salmon pate and my freshly picked spouts and it was the most delicious meal I've had since Raw Spirit Festival!

And although I bought my unit from Tribest at a discount, I found it at even better price at Amazon.com

And if you want to see this wonderful machine in action and you are in NYC area, do come to my upcoming Raw Food for Beginners class when I do a whole segment on sprouting and various methods of doing it. Not to be missed!

Reversing the Irreversible - Review

Winner of Green Apple Award at 2008 Raw Lifestyle Film Festival, "Reversing the Irreversible" is an inspiring documentary created by Valya Boutenko, the daughter of Victoria Boutenko.

Valya has been raw for 15 years and co-authored several books and an award-winning documentary with her family members. While travelling around the United States and Canada, Valya has encountered many men and women who healed themselves of various health condition with the help of the raw food diet.

In this eye-opening documentary, people present their amazing transformations to health from numerous conditions:

Breast Cancer Depression

Prostate Cancer Osteoporosis

Diabetes Rheumatoid Arthritis

Multiple Sclerosis Digestive Issues

Fibromyalgia Migraines

Health Disease Allergies

Hormone Imbalances High Blood Pressure

Seizures Sinus Problems

Psoriasis Skin Problems

Asthma Eczema

Besides curing these and many other health conditions, many of the participants reported the following benefits:

Mental Clarity Clear Skin

Stronger Teeth Intuition

Clear Vision Sense of Self

More Energy Weight Loss

I was delighted to see some familiar faces (Karen Knowler, Philip McCluskey, and Charles Balcer) among the interviewees.

Although not educational per se, this documentary would make a wonderful addition to your DVD library and is the best DVD to share with your family and friends who might be skeptical of your new found lifestyle. Hearing these amazing stories of healing and survival would make anyone a believer! As they say, a picture's worth a thousand words.

Reversing the Irreversible:37 Testimonials of People Who Improved Their Health Naturally

As Valya says at the beginning of her documentary, "Being well is as natural as water flowing and being unwell is as natural as water flowing backwards. Health is our birthright."

Enjoy the DVD and share it with your friends and family!

Other great documentaries to consider:

Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days

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Raw Spirit Festival Goodies – Tribest Automatic Sprouter

I’ve been considering getting an automatic sprouter for some time now and I was thrilled to see Tribest’s booth at the Raw Spirit Festival.  I was also fortunate to attend Sproutsman Steve’s lecture where he spoke of numerous benefits of sprouting, how easy and cheap it is to get the best nutrition available to use as raw foodists.

I’ve had little luck with “traditional” mason jars method of spouting; oftentimes my sprouts would go all moldy on me or I would forget to rinse them on time and they would dry out. And being a busy business owner I was looking for something to make it automatic for me and save me time and headache along the way.

Luckily, I visited the Tribest’s booth and my life is now changed forever. An automatic sprouter seems to be an answer to my prayers – easy to assemble and easy to use: put filterer water in, add seeds, plug it in, and off you go! In 5-8 days you have a barrel full of sprouts, 5-6 tablespoons of seeds yield up to 1 pounds of sprouts! A 12 o.z. bag of spouted seeds costs about 5-9 dollars so you get a huge amount of super nutritious foods for just pennies a day – and if you are on the budget, this is the best solution for you!