Reversing Diabetes Action Day: Alex Ortner’s Story
I was moved by Alex Ortner’s sharing about the making of the film, “Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days” and how passion, purpose and persistence saw a group of visionaries through to completion and the making of a film that changes lives.
Here’s how Alex Ortner tells it:
“When Mark Perlmutter came up with the idea to make the film “Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days” a few years ago he was looking for a way to share the transformative power of raw and living foods with world.
At the time he was living in Patagonia, Arizona near the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center and was seeing the amazing healing work that Dr. Gabriel Cousens was doing there.
He hoped that by filming what was happening there that he’d be able to help others see the truth about what health and healing is all about.
Like many people who awaken to the reality of how to actually be healthy he was struggling with a way to be able to share the message and have people actually believe him.
You see…when you first realize how backwards our health system is (especially here in America) you want to go out and tell your friends and tell everyone who will listen.
But more often than not people look at you like you’re crazy when you start talking about the corruption of the drug industry and how eating raw and living foods can make you healthy…
The only people who will listen tend to be different in that they’re open minded, intelligent and willing to question things rather than just accepting everything they’re told as truth.
Unfortunately it’s shocking how many people won’t even bother to question things and think for themselves.
But Mark was determined to reach the masses no matter what it took.
So he started to share his idea with others because at the time he had no idea as to how to make a film and didn’t have the full financial resources to make it happen (films are expensive to make!).
And this is when the magic started to happen…
What he discovered was that when he looked in the right places there were lots of people just like him who were frustrated with how the so called “health” industry was telling more and more lies every year just to make more money.
A pill for this, a pill for that, it seemed like they were making up stuff just to sell a pill and although most people were ignorant to it some weren’t…
In the end it took a total of 10 every day people to fund the film (My brother Nick and I being two of those people)
And that was just the money part of it…
The learning curve on how to actually make a film was the really tough part!
The cameras…the tapes…the lighting…the editing… it’s all tougher than you’d think!
But almost 3 years after the release of the film “Simply Raw” we can all say it was worth it.
Every day people email us telling us stories of how they saw the film and how their health and lives transformed as a result of it.
Weight loss, lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure…no diabetes…it all just makes us smile.
And although we still haven’t made the money back that we invested (like I said…it’s expensive) we’re all filled with pride knowing that we’re doing the right thing every day to help people.
Now I’m telling you this story because today is Reversing Diabetes Action Day. And I want to share two…I guess I’ll call them “morals” for the day. 
1 – If you’re struggling with any health challenge or know of anybody who is struggling with health issues please pick up a copy of “Simply Raw” today at the special 50% OFF discount we’re offering this week.
Mainstream America looks at this whole “raw food” thing like it’s crazy. But it’s only because they’re brain washed by the big corporations running this country like the drug industry and the food industry.
There’s nothing crazy about eating food that grows in the earth. People have been doing it for as long as we can remember.
What is crazy is eating fake food and taking drugs that the corporations tell you are “perfectly natural” for your body.
And forget what you think is crazy or not crazy… just try it and see for yourself. The results that you’ll get is all the proof you really need.
One thing I love to look at is the difference between the people who walk into the pharmacy to get drugs regularly and the people who go to my local farm to get food regularly.
It’s pretty obvious who is healthier…
So I hope that today you’re willing to be one of those people I mentioned above who is willing to question things.
The film is ridiculously cheap at just under $15 this week. And you can even get the companion 2 disc DVD set for 50% OFF this week also.
Again, take control of your life and if you’re willing, make the effort to help somebody with their life who you think might need this information.
Here’s the link to check out the trailer and pick up a copy:
http://www.rawfor30days.com/cmd.php?af=1263915
2 – If you ever have a vision to help people but don’t think it can happen because of time, money or because you just don’t think you can do it, promise me you’ll do one thing…
Do it anyway.
It’s those people, people like Mark Perlmutter, the creator of our “Simply Raw” film, who are helping to change this world for the better.
It takes courage to stand up and do what’s right and not just profitable. That’s what the story of this film is about. That’s why I got involved and do what I do every day.”
The film “Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days” and the special offer of 50% off is accompanied with almost $200 in bonuses.
Get your copy of “Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days” today before this special 50% off sale ends on April 29.
Love Health and Joy,
Dr. Ritamarie
Tags: Alex Ortner, Gabriel Cousens, mark perlmutter, raw food diet. living food die, raw for 30, reveresing diabetes, Simply Raw
Posted in Chronic Fatigue, Omega 3 Fats, Raw Foods
The New Health Insurance: Eating Like Chimps
I read an article today about a man in Medford, Oregon who lost almost 200 pounds, overcame type-2 diabetes, and climbed California’s Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the lower 48 U.S. states. He now claims to enjoy the best health of his life. How did he do it? He changed his diet to a raw-food diet that includes copious quantities of green smoothies. Click here to read the entire article.
About a month ago, a new DVD was released called Raw for 30 Days. It’s a documentary following a group of type 2 diabetics on a raw foods program, including an abundance of greens, with Dr. Gabriel Cousins at the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center in Arizona. The people who finished the program had amazing results. One of the men, a long time diabetic, completely reversed his condition and went on to enroll in naturopathic school so he could help others on their road to health.
A few days ago, I went back to eating solid foods after a week of drinking only green smoothies. I was joined by at least 50 others who spent last week drinking their greens and experiencing a wide range of health benefits including weight loss, allergy relief, reduction in joint pain, normalization of blood sugar, elimination of depression, mental clarity and abundant energy.
Sounds like snake oil, doesn’t it. It’s not magic, or placebo or even secret properties of rare and exotic herbs that produce these amazing results so quickly. It is the power of green foods, many of them wild and free, often classified as weeds, that produce these miraculous changes.
When you blend the green foods that are too often left as garnish, and mix them with delicious fruits, herbs, and spices, you create a tasty and powerful beverage that can transform your life. When you remove the foods that drain your health and replace them with foods that fully nourish every cell in your body, miracles can start to happen.
I’ve seen it over and over. Every two months I lead a group of 50 or so busy people through a 7 day green smoothie cleanse. During our week together, we each follow our own path and choose the plan that works for us as individuals. Some of us choose the most rigorous option and replace all of our meals with green smoothies. Others replace one or two meals a day with green smoothies and eat a high quality diet composed of raw fruits and vegetables. Still others choose to get their feet wet and replace one or two meals with green smoothies and focus on eating a mostly a whole foods, green vegetable rich diet.
One of the participants last week lost 12 pounds, her allergies cleared and aches and pains that had been plaguing her for months were dramatically reduced. A participant on one of the previous cleanses reduced his blood sugars by 100 points in just 3 days. A fibromyalgia sufferer experienced the joy of pain free movement for the first time in years.
I personally know people who have gone off antidepressants and antihistamines after a month of raw foods and greens. I know others who have recovered from cancer.
If I were talking about a prescription drug that claimed all the results I’ve seen with whole, fresh foods and green smoothies, people would be knocking down doors for it.
If this diet is so powerful, why aren’t more people doing it? It’s a question worth exploring and I’ll be doing just that over the next few blog posts, so stay tuned.
In the meantime, learn more about the miracles of green food at www.GreenFoodMagic.com
In this time of political unrest and economic stress, the best gift you can give yourself is health insurance of the most effective and economical sort…taking charge of your health through conscious diet and lifestyle choices and periodic cleansing to counteract the toxic effects of your stressful lifestyle. Mental clarity, energy and focus will help see you through even the most difficult of times.
Tags: allergies, blood sugar, depression, Diabetes, fibromyalgia, Gabriel Cousens, green leafy vegetables, green smoothie cleanse, Green Smoothies, raw food diet, Success Stories, weight loss
Posted in Detox Program, Green Smoothies, Vibrant Health
Yummy Greens Recipes: Cleansing Food!
I have been doing a Green Cleanse this past week. It has been a great experience. 14 people joined me, and we had an email support group where we shared recipes, challenges and successes. I’ll be organizing another one soon.
For a description of a green cleanse and more information, check the website www.drritamarie.com/ . Check back here or there for the dates of the next cleanse.
On Friday evening we hosted a Movie night and Raw food Potluck. We had a nice turnout. I really enjoyed chatting with everyone. After the meal, we watched Gabriel Cousen’s Rainbow Green Live Food Cuisine. It was both informative and inspiring. Our next Movie Night and Potluck will be February 17. For more info go to http://www.drritamarie.com/ and click Events Calendar. Since I was doing a green Cleanse, rather than my usual potluck fare, I made 3 Green concoctions. Here are the recipes.
Tropical Green Sorbet
2 cups papaya
1 mango
½ of a pineapple
3-4 cups spinach
Blend the pineapple first then add the mango and papaya and blend until smooth. Add spinach a handful at a time to desired sweetness. II was surprised at how much I could add and still have it be sweet. Pour into container of ice cream maker and run until frozen. Yum. You can also drink it as a smoothie. A few ice cubes would be a nice addition if so.
Italian Soup
1 ½ cup dried tomatoes, soaked in 1 cup water
4 cups fresh tomatoes (I used Roma)
6 stalks celery
1 bunch basil
A few springs of fresh oregano
A few sprigs fresh rosemary
2 heads of romaine hearts
1 clove garlic
Blend all until smooth. Add sea salt or other seasonings if desired
Lime mint drink
¼ cup lime juice
1 bunch fresh mint
3 apples
3 heads hearts of romaine
2 cups water
Ice cubes
Blend all. Adjust lime to taste. Add water if too thick. Add ice cubes and blend to cool down. Very refreshing.
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Bye for now
Dr. Ritamarie
Tags: Gabriel Cousens, Green Cleanse, green smoothie, green smoothie recipes, green smoothie. detoxification programs
Posted in Detox Program, Green Smoothies, Raw and Living Foods
