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"My favorite is Conscious Eating, in which he talks about the importance of raw food, enzymes, enzyme therapy, and pH balance. In my opinion, this is one of the most thorough and balanced approaches to nutrition, health, and healing ever written. It is based on his experience and success in the clinic he founded and thus has real practical benefits. ELLEN CUTLER, MD Dr. Cutler, the "Enzyme Empress," as she is called by her patients, is the best-selling author of four books, an internationally recognized teacher, and an eminent public speaker. Dr." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.)

"With the plenty of vitamins, minerals and trace elements contained in raw food we will never suffer any deficiencies. We should live like all the other animals in nature; they don't prepare their food, cook their vegetables, or bake bread— the reason why they are so healthy and strong. On the other hand, we destroy most of the essential and health-promoting nutrients through methods of cooking, preparing, and baking, causing all the vitamin and mineral deficiencies prevalent today." - Andreas Moritz, Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You (Get the book.)

"IT'S GOOD TO SWITCH TO Vegetarian raw food (for a while) Fortified Natural Foods Diet (if needed) Macrobiotic Health-Supportive Macrobiotic Health-Supportive Health-Supportive Health-Supportive with raw foods Eat as you please The progression that people seem to follow most often, from what I've seen, is as follows: from the S.A.D. to Fortified Natural Foods to Vegetarian/Raw food/with dairy to Macrobiotic and eventually to Health-Supportive. Sometimes it goes S.A.D. —> High-Protein —> Fortified vegetarian w/dairy —> Macrobiotic. And of course there are many variations in between." - Annemarie Colbin, Food and Healing (Get the book.)

"Ideally, you would choose those foods that are listed in your body type food chart: Stage A A salad made with raw food items that may include such ingredients as lettuce, endive, avocado, cucumber, carrot, tomato, celery, bell pepper, jicama, sprouts, cilantro, basil, mint, parsley, young white radish, roasted or raw pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds. Ideally, there should be no more than 4-5 main ingredients in a salad." - Andreas Moritz, Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You (Get the book.)

"He turned his back on chemotherapy and elected for megadose vitamins, a raw food diet and other alternative cancer therapies. A world renowned meyloma expert courteously, but firmly told Gearin-Tosh that "nutrition has no place in the treatment of cancer." Eight years later his cancer saga was revealed in the New York Times. Though weak, anemic, and with brittle bones, he was alive. [New York Times, May 12, 2002] Some people can live for up to /years or more with multiple myeloma, but median survival is about 3 years. Gearin-Tosh lived for 12, without the harsh chemotherapy." - Bill Sardi, You Don't Have to be Afraid of Cancer Anymore (Get the book.)

"Stored food loses its full nutritional value When you take that green bean and put it on the shelf or in the refrigerator for a couple of days, it can still be considered raw food, but it has lost some of its original energetic nutritional traits. So eating foods at the grocery store is not as good as eating them "fresh off the vine." But it is still better than eating foods that have been cooked. Because once you cook foods, they become dead foods and the more they are cooked, processed or pasteurized, the more nutrition they lose." - Mike Adams, The Seven Laws of Nutrition (Get the book.)

"A Kapha's AGNI may easily get "subdued" by a lot of raw food, and a Vata, whose AGNI is "changeable" can become constipated, nervous, and depressed if he eats too much of it. But, whatever body-type you are, start trusting your intuition and listening to the signals from your body each and every moment of the day. One day you may have eaten a particular food such as a bar of chocolate and the next day you suffer a headache. If you ate a salad or fruit for supper, you may feel sluggish and irritable the next morning, because it has fermented in your intestines during the night." - Andreas Moritz, Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You (Get the book.)

"If you are not wanting to lose weight on this raw food regime, then make sure to eat more avocados, dates, and raisins, as well as try to eat at least two bananas a day. With all the programs outlined in this chapter, the most important thing of all is to listen to your body, not to your taste buds, and to remember that this can take a couple of months to achieve. Also, do not overeat! I cannot reiterate this often enough. Eat slowly, chew carefully, and keep it simple; the simpler the meal, the less done and added to the 3 food, the better." - Mary-Ann Shearer, Perfect Health the Natural Way (Get the book.)

"Dietary changes that may be helpful Some popular health regimens claim that certain dietary practices, such as eating only raw food or avoiding certain food combinations, will prevent malabsorption of nutrients. There is no evidence to support these claims. MALE INFERTILITY See also: Female Infertility (page 187) In men, infertility is usually associated with a decrease in the number, quality, or motility (power of movement) of sperm. There are multiple possible underlying causes for male infertility, some of which readily respond to natural medicine, while others do not." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"The initial boost in energy and vitality after going on a raw food diet is not due to the vitamins; it is rather caused by the sudden mobilization of the immune system which tries to counteract the massive influx of enzyme inhibitors and antibodies contained in the food. In time, the digestive system becomes increasingly dependent on large supplies of vitamins and minerals. And when suddenly there are not enough of them in the food we eat, the body begins to suffer from what is generally called a vitamin or mineral deficiency, which is just another word for weak digestion." - Andreas Moritz, Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You (Get the book.)

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"Considerations Q A two-week raw food fast or a cleansing fast can be beneficial. (See fasting in Part Three.) Q It is best not to have a heel spur surgically removed unless it is extremely irritating or painful. Q Steroid injections have been the used to treat this condition. They are not without potential complications, however. They may cause loss of the fatty tissue pad at the bottom of the heel and bring about a condition that is painful and irreversible. Q Foot surgery is a last-resort option that is usually reserved for extremely rare, severe cases." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.) "Then eat a diet consisting of 75 percent raw food for a month. Take fresh lemon enemas daily during this period. (See enemas in Part Three.) Q Use the spices coriander and turmeric in your cooking. These are good liver cleansers. Q Drink the following juices: lemon juice and water, beet and beet greens, and dandelion or black radish extract. All are good for rebuilding and cleansing the liver. Q Never consume raw or undercooked fish, meat, or poultry. All raw fish pose a risk of infection from bacteria, parasites, and viruses. Q Do not consume any alcohol." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"Raw food was more nutritious and could be better digested. raw food contributed to the increase of enzymatic activities within the gut and bowels of such animals, making them look and feel healthier. raw food strengthened the immune systems of such animals, enabling them to ward off infectious diseases more easily. Also, raw-food diets prompted animals to eat less. Of the seventeen or so veterinarians who were kind enough to share some of their time with me by phone, eleven of them brought out this point, which I thought was highly interesting." - Dr. John Heinerman, Natural Pet Cures: Dog & Cat Care the Natural Way (Get the book.)

"I recommend periodic raw food cleansing diets for many of my patients (see "Liver Flush and Purifying Diet," pages 180-181, and Chapter Eighteen). Like anything else, raw foods need to be used in a balanced manner. The uniqueness of your digestive system, the climate in which you live, the season of the year, and your personal preferences will determine how much raw food/cooked food is suitable for the maintenance of your health. THERAPEUTIC DIETS Many diets have been proposed expressly to help undo the excesses of the standard American diet." - Ralph Golan, M.D., Optimal Wellness (Get the book.)

"And finally, raw food enthusiasts say the diet is earth-friendly because the use of paper and plastic for processing is minimal. TIPS FOR GOING RAW At the end of this chapter, you will find a number of raw foods recipes designed to help with specific health conditions. All of these recipes are excellent for making fresh juices as well. When using these or other raw foods recipes, there are a number of general principles to keep in mind. Shred vegetables either in a food processor or by hand, fresh for each meal. Use a blender for soft foods such as fruits. Do not store them for later use." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Dietary Wellness: Using Foods to Heal (Get the book.)

"A moving documentary film about six advanced diabetics on a vegan, organic, raw food diet for a month, supervised by medical staff at the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center in Patagonia, AZ, with excellent results. Release date: Spring 2008. A compendium DVD is also being produced about the program to reverse diabetes; for more information, see www.Rawfor30Days.com. Websites Diabetes Information/Diabetes Pills—www.fda.gov/diabetes/pills.html: Website from the Food and Drug Administration on diabetes medications. Homocysteine.net—www.homocysteine.net: A wealth of information." - Hyla Cass, M.D., Supplement Your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Nutrition (Get the book.)

"So now let's talk about a fabulous way to get most of the benefits of fruits and vegetables, plus the benefits of live enzymes contained in raw food. A terrific way to get a superpotency multiple vitamin and mineral "supplement" every single day without taking a single pill. A superb solution to the "I don't have time to cook" problem or the "I hate vegetables" complaint. It's called: Juicing. Look, let me be honest. I start every single day—and I mean every day, 365 days a year—with freshly made juice." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why (Get the book.)

"Avoid plums (both dried and fresh) and eat less raw food. NATUROPATHY Diet: Do not eat if you do not have an appetite, but take lots of fluids, such as water, herbal teas, soups, and broths, to stay hydrated. When you do /fA 8et an appetite, eat whole grains, fresh fruits, and vegetables, and some ¦JTJlJr fish and lean chicken. Saturated fats can cause nausea and should be avoided, as should sugar, processed foods, dairy, and junk food, which suppress your immune system. Prevent the infection from spreading by not sharing food or serving utensils." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.) "Avoid red meat, raw food, watermelon, ice cream, and alcohol as well as fatty meat, and oily and deep fried foods. Eat small meals and avoid drinking large quantities of liquids at a time. NATUROPATHY Diet: Unbalanced blood levels can lead to or aggravate a stressed stomach, so eat small meals frequently throughout the day to keep blood sugar levels balanced. Eat whole grains such as oats, quinoa, or brown rice with every meal." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.) "To treat hiccups due to an irregular diet: If hiccups occur after overeating or wolfing down food, or after eating too much cold or raw food, mix 18 g of Cao Mai Ya (baked wheat), 18 g of Cao Gu Ya (baked rice grain), 12 g of Shan Zha (hawthorn fruit), 8 g of Shen Qu (medicated leaven), and 3 g of Gan Cao (licorice). Drink 1 cup two to three times during the day for three to five days." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"The answer is to eat a diet high in raw food (at least 75-80 percent). This way you ensure that you are getting the maximum amount of nutrients and by combining your food properly, you will get the maximum break-down and absorption of these nutrients. If you feel the need to take in extra nutrients then purchase a good quality juice extractor and extract the juice of organic dark green leafy vegetables (barley grass juice is best and wheat grass is good, as well) and the juice of red, orange, or yellow fruit and vegetables such as carrots and beets." - Mary-Ann Shearer, Perfect Health the Natural Way (Get the book.)

"The raw food World www.therawfoodworld.com (866) 729-3438 Amazon Herbs www.amazonherb.net (800) 835-0850 Seaveg www.tryseavegg.com Sunrider Products www.sunrider.com Eniva Products www.eniva.com/products Melaleuca Products www.melaleuca.com Sprout Capsuls www.4yourtype.com Chlorella www.sunchlorellausa.com Hydrilla www.organicpharmacy.org Spirulina, Blue Green Algae www.organicpharmacy.org 10. Eat raw organic honey, bee propolis, royal jelly, and bee pollen. Bee Pollen www.madhavahoney.com (303) 823-5166 Manuka Honey www.manukahoneyusa.com (800) 395-2196 Honey Gardens www.honeygardens." - Kevin Trudeau, More Natural Cures Revealed: Previously Censored Brand Name Products That Cure Disease (Get the book.)

"The advocates of raw food consumption claim that cooking destroys all enzymes and "kills" the food, but raw food is sometimes difficult to digest, particularly for cancer patients. One must always consider the individual's state of health as well as the time of year when making dietary recommendations. Generally, I suggest more raw foods and juices in the summer months and more cooked foods and soups in winter." - Donald R. Yance, j r.,C.N., M.H., A.H.G., with Arlene Valentine, Herbal Medicine, Healing and Cancer: A Comprehensive Program for Prevention and Treatment (Get the book.)

"The raw food World www.therawfoodworld.com (866) 729-3438 Urban Rebounding www.urbanrebounding.com (262) 796-2009 Cellercise www.cellercise.com (800) 856-4863 11. Walk one hour a day. Walkvest www.walkvest.com (877) 925-5837 Fitness Gear 101 www.fitnessgearl01.com (866) 436-7446 Walking Healthy www.walkinghealthy.com Walking for Fitness www.walking.about.com Inner Strength Fitness www.isfitness.com (520)319-6000 12. Stretch the muscles and tendons in your body. Check your local yellow pages for yoga, pilates, and oth stretching classes. Yoga Finder www.yogafinder." - Kevin Trudeau, More Natural Cures Revealed: Previously Censored Brand Name Products That Cure Disease (Get the book.) "The raw food World www.therawfoodworld.com (866) 729-3438 The Norwalk Juicer www.norwalkjuicer.com 3. Eat raw organic nuts and seeds. SunOrganic Farm www.sunorganic.com (888) 289-9888 Gold Mine Natural Food Co. www.goldminenaturalfood.com (800) 475-3663 Wilderness Family Naturals www.wildernessfamilynaturals.com (866) 936-6457 Raw Guru www.rawguru.com (800) 577-4729 4. Get natural sunlight. Sungazing.com www.sungazing.com Solar Healing Center www.solarhealing.com (407) 657-7032 American Environmental products www.sunalux.com (800) 339-9572 5. Take coral calcium." - Kevin Trudeau, More Natural Cures Revealed: Previously Censored Brand Name Products That Cure Disease (Get the book.)

"Many pet nutritionists recommend adding fresh raw food (meat, vegetables, and whole grains) to your animal's diet. According to Anita Frazier, author of The Natural Cat, "You can't build resistance without some raw food. After three generations on a canned-food diet, the immune system is gone." Studies by Dr. Francis M. Pottenger over forty years ago showed the superiority of raw food for cats. Dr. Pottenger noticed that cats fed raw meat were healthier, reproduced more easily, and had healthier kittens than cats fed cooked meat." - Debra Lynn Dadd, Nontoxic, Natural and Earthwise (Get the book.)

"A supervised fast can correct the endocrine glands very quickly (see chapter thirteen), or try a period on completely raw food only (two to six weeks would be ideal). Gluten (the protein found only in grain and products made from grain, such as wheat, rye, oats, and barley) has now been shown to interfere with endocrine (hormonal) function. I have found that if I eat even one slice of organic whole wheat bread, for five days in a row, I can gain 5 pounds in weight. That is because I am gluten intolerant." - Mary-Ann Shearer, Perfect Health the Natural Way (Get the book.) "This is a cleansing diet and although it is very healthy and efficient in helping you reach your ideal weight, it is quite difficult to maintain for more than a couple of weeks at a time due to the fact that it is a totally raw food diet. I would encourage everyone, young, old, fat, thin, sick, or healthy to try this at least once a year for a two-week period. Your day is very similar to that outlined in Option 2 in that you eat fruit all day, whenever you feel hungry. Supper could either be more fruit, or alternatively a large salad with half a cup of unsalted, unroasted nuts or an avocado." - Mary-Ann Shearer, Perfect Health the Natural Way (Get the book.)

"Spirit of the Earth 5871 Bells Rd London, Ontario, N6P iP3 Canada 519-652-9109 Canadian directors Walter and Lorenna host week to month-long retreats in sunny Costa Rica; the focus is on raw food and transformation in a tropical jungle setting. Pacha Mama 506-289-7081 Fax: 506-228-5173 pachamama@tyohar.org www.pacha-mama.org Pacha Mama is a vegetarian, raw-food-oriented community and healing place nestled in the hills of the Western slopes of the Nicoya peninsula in Costa Rica. The community and land exude healing, paradise consciousness and beauty in all its finest forms." - David Wolfe, The Sunfood Diet Success System (Get the book.)

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