Late Friday night of the Raw Spirit east coast festival I met Xavier Hawk, musician and all around cool kat. He introduced us to kava which is a root that is crushed up and steeped in water to create a tea. Kava is known as the black pepper plant and is from the Western Pacific. It's used in ceremonies as a form of sacred communication. It's totally natural and works as a topical anesthetic which causes the tongue and stomach to go numb. It also acts as a mood enhancer and is know to open up ones heart for deeper communication.
Please be aware that it should NOT be mixed with alcohol or anti-depressants. Also do not drink it ladies if you are nursing or pregnant.
If you do not see the video below, please click here to view.
To buy kava:
http://www.nakava.com
To hear Xavier's music:
http://www.xavierhawk.net NOT com ;)
Have you ever tried kava and if so, what was your experience?
Paul Nison on IBD, cacao, daylight eating, and more...
I was stoked to see Paul Nison at the Raw Spirit east coast festival. Being a fellow east coaster, Paul and I hit it off with our northeastern lingo LOL. In this interview Paul shares how he overcame IBD when he was told there was no cure, at a high risk for cancer, and that would eventually have to have his colon taken out. After 'coincidentally' moving right next to the Hippocrates Health Institute in Florida, he was able to find the education he needed in order to heal himself.
If you do not see the video below, please click here to view.
Paul's new book The Daylight Diet is out now and discusses the importance of eating at the right times throughout the day.
- To order the Daylight Diet:
http://www.rawlife.com
- Watch Paul's health show: http://www.therawlifehealthshow.com
- For more information about Paul: http://www.paulnison.com
By the way, I LOVE his shirt! I can absolutely resonate with that statement. Where can I get me one of those?
Rawdawg Rory on Raw Foods
I met Rory Reese or Rawdawg Rory as he's known, at the Raw Spirit east coast festival 2009. I was immediately drawn to Rory's high energy and personality. Rory used to be overweight and suffered from chronic sinusitis. Since going raw he's lost 90 lbs. to date and has noticed a significant increase in his energy levels (like he needs anymore! - just kidding). In this video Rory discusses how he transitioned over a period of time with raw foods and his advice for beginners new to the lifestyle.
If you do not see the video below, please click here to view.
For more info on Rawdawg Rory:
- http://www.rawdawgrory.com
- http://www.youtube.com/user/xmantidx
Autism and Raw Foods
While at the Raw Spirit festival, I spotted Sunshine Boatright and pulled her right aside to say hello. I knew Sunshine (love that name!) from online social sites and had heard about her son who has autism. I was so stoked to chat it up with her and as soon as we started talking, it was as if I'd known her for ages. She radiates warmth and energy just like her name. What a sweet woman indeed.
When Sunshine was 34 years old, she found herself overweight and out of breath. She suffered from chest pains, irritable bowel syndrome, and chronic fatigue syndrome. After going raw she immediately dropped 80 lbs. without even exercising! Because of the miraculous things that happened to her, the family followed along with the program, and since then she's noticed quite an improvement in her son's cognitive abilities and more. Watch to hear the rest of her story...
If you do not see the video above, please click here to view.
You can find out more info about Sunshine at:
http://www.sunshineboatright.com
Reversing illness and enhancing your life through raw foods: Jim Dee and Charles Balcer
I was fortunate enough to get an interview with these two goofballs together (I say that with love). If you've been into the raw food scene for awhile, chances are you've heard of Jim Dee, the husband of Wendi Dee, who together run the All Raw Directory and Pure Jeevan website and blog. Both of them have had tremendous results from eating a raw food diet. Jim shares his story of how he suffered from high blood pressure, acid reflux, and being overweight. For more information please visit their sites. You have to see their before and after pics on their blog, unbelievable!
- http://www.purejeevan.com/
- http://www.allrawdirectory.com/
Charles Balcer recently got back from his west coast adventure to explore the plethora of raw food restaurants and farmers markets. You can learn more about Charles on We Like it Raw or follow him on Facebook. Tell him Michelle sent ya. :)
If you do not see the video below, please click here to view.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
