Reversing Diabetes Action Day - April 25th

Have you ever watched someone you love in terrible, tormenting pain? Have you had to stand by and watch their strong body endure torment? For the past 20 years, I've helplessly seen my dad suffer through just about every complication/risk factor that diabetes has to offer in its ugly smorgasbord. Diabetes has a hideous side beyond "not being able to eat a lot of sugar and watching your glycemic index"! Very ugly, indeed.

Picture a strong athletic man with the most positive, winning attitude I've had the privilege of encountering, not being able to walk - being relegated to a wheelchair because he's had so much nerve damage and infections in the bones of his feet. What about laser eye surgery, needles in the eyes, impaired vision? What about being on so many different medications that your body retains 30 pounds of fluid just to dilute all of the toxins within you? What about being out shopping with your grandkids and having your eleven-year-old granddaughter call the paramedics because you're having a low blood sugar attack in Target? What about being so sick to your stomach that you can't eat normally for months at a time? Try having your entire chest cavity sawed open for bypass surgery. The list goes on and on. We're so blessed that my dad keeps a smile on his face and has the will of 1,000 men! We're also blessed to watch my caring mom tirelessly stand by his side and support him in every way.

Well, diabetes is no longer a disease for grandparents. The latest statistics show that 1 in 3 children born from the year 2000 onward will get Type 2 diabetes! This is the first generation of adults who will probably outlive their kids. If that doesn't scare you into action, it should! What could be worse than watching your own child suffer through torment and a decreased lifespan?

Fortunately, there's a movement to get away from this culture of death and drugs and holistically cure diabetes. Yes, I said "cure", not manage. Anyway, it's worth your while to check out Dr. Gabriel Cousens, M.D., an overwhelmingly successful pioneer in the wellness field. He's authored many books including There is a Cure for Diabetes.

In honor of "Reversing Diabetes Action Day" on April 25th, 53 experts from the live food community will be sharing "Simply Raw, Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days" with the public. They'll be giving away lots of information like e-books, audios, recipes, magazines, coupons and more to support the film and The Movement to Reverse Diabetes. Here's the link. http://www.rawfor30days.com/RawFor30/ReverseDiabetes5.html

Best wishes in your journey to health and wellness. Courtesy of lessons from my dad, the best gift you can give yourself is the gift of a lighthearted, positive attitude and a belief and faith that anything is possible.