Chicago Living Spirit Radio

Tavis Tier: A Way Of Life As Medicine!

kkellyp@gmail.com (Kelly) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:38:00 -0500

Tavis Tier: A Way Of Life As Medicine!

Tavis is a Natural Medicine Practitioner in Arizona and is helping Renee, a member of the Chicago raw food community who is living with the complications of diabetes. In this talk, recorded on October 29, 2008, Tavis shares his own healing story and describes how he has worked with many people who were given up on by conventional medicine who had lost all hope and how he worked with them to heal and recover fully.

Tavis teaches and practices the therapeautae way of life. He has a Master’s Degree through the International Biogenic School of Holistic Medicine, specializing in Dietetics, Natural Medicine and biogenics. Tavis has lived according to the therapeautae way of life and has consumed a 100% live food diet for fifteen years. Tavis offers healing in the form of education on Mind Mastery and the Utilization of food as medicine. Tavis approaches healing on three levels; the Mental, Emotional and Physical bodies.
He believes that equilibrium and harmony must be restored within each of these bodies in order for true health to be a reality. Tavis also offers healing through the art of precision neuromuscular therapy, also known as the timeless language of touch. Tavis believes that all disease in essence is one and the same, proceeding from a common root and that through harmonious thoughts, feelings and a live food lifestyle, all disease will be put to flight allowing life and wholeness to reside.

Explore how Tavis brings hope in the midst of doubt and peace in the face of fear.

His presence is highly magnetic and deeply connecting.
He walked into Cousin’s restaurant and immediately linked emotionally and spiritually with members of the Chicago raw food community who had gathered earlier for an informal dinner before the talk.
Folks feasted on a bountiful buffet of greens, collard wrapped sandwiches, marinated green beans and other vegetables and well-seasoned sprouts. Unfortunately, photos of this talk don’t show this buffet, but it was right behind Tavis’ shoulder as he was speaking.
Tavis connected so closely with everyone, the group decided to remain in the restaurant rather than go to the adjoining storefront and into the yoga studio.
The slight hum in the background is from the cooling unit for the raw buffet.

Listen and rediscover your natural birthright: a life of vital health and peace of mind!

Jessica's First Juice Feast

kkellyp@gmail.com (Kelly) — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 10:10:00 -0500

People have engaged in the practice of fasting for thousands of years. Often people fasted, usually meant to mean the intentional non-consumption of food, for spiritual reasons, including Jesus Christ. From the health standpoint, fasting gives the digestive system a needed rest and allows the body to cleanse itself of toxins. Yet, many in the natural health community question the wisdom of depriving the body of nutrients in today's world of active lifestyles, polluted environments and stressful times. Juice fasting was advanced as an alternative in recent decades as inexpensive juicers became widely available. Many juice fasting programs still limited nutrient intake and little support or guidance was available.

Today in the age of Internet-empowered living, juice fasting has taken on a whole new identity. Now called juice feasting, folks consume as much freshly made juice as they wish. Incredible amounts of information, advice and resources are available as well as a mentoring program. Recently, Jessica Kielhorn ended her first juice feast and spoke to the Chicago raw food community in February 2009 about her experience.

Jessica began thinking about juice feasting following a talk by blogger and author Angela Stokes in Chicago several years ago. Angela lost an incredible amount of weight and looked great. Jessica decided to follow the 92-day juice feasting plan developed and supported by David and Katrina Rainoshek that Angela followed. The four pillars of Jessica's juice feast were (1) cleansing, (2) rebuilding, (3) realkalizing, and (4) rehydrating the body.

Jessica used the Breville Juice Fountain Elite on the recommendation of raw chef Linda.

Jessica suggested those interested in juice feasting also visit GlobalJuiceFeast.com for free support, information and assistance. In regard to affordable and organic fruits and vegetables, Jessica used Stanley's Fruit & Vegetables at 1558 N Elston Avenue. About a third of the produce is organic.

No, the talk was not recorded at McCormick Place or Soldier Field but at Jessica's huge west side loft. Jessica's husband Matt is a musician who is a man that loves his reverb! The talk was recorded through Matt's amplifier. The occasional rumbles are from the Lake Street elevated tracks next to Jessica's and Matt's building.

In conversation with Jason Janiak

kkellyp@gmail.com (Kelly) — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:34:00 -0600

Lenette Nakauchi from GoRawChicago.com writes in with news of her first-ever recorded interview.

"Today, I present fellow Chicagoan raw foodist and friend, Jason Janiak, who is also
the founder of Raw Creations, LLC, a certified organic raw food dessert company. Jason is passionate about educating others about the power of the raw food diet and lifestyle and is determined
to provide others with the best possible desserts. He attained organic certification from the get-go, he uses environmentally friendly packaging such as those made from corn-based materials, and he even provides a nutritional analysis of his treats online."

Since recording the interview in December, Linn has changed the URL of her website to GoRawHaveFun.com. She is still the same Lin though and hasn't moved from her Bucktown address. Check out her website and consider subscribing to her information-filled natural health newsletter.

Topics Covered in the interview:
• How Jason transitioned into raw foods (You may not want to do this!)
• Why he didn't need as much social support at first
• Why finding support and getting involved is crucial for raw food success
• The importance of tapping into your intuition
• Raw oats: what they are, how to make them, and how to eat/use them
• Where to buy raw oats
• Using spices in the winter.
• The power of yoga combined with raw foods
• Jason's recent intuition-inspired fast
• How he approaches raw food with his co-workers (I dare you to do what he's done!)
• What it's like owning a raw food business and making desserts all day long.
• Jason's advice to raw food newbies.

If you are in the Chicago area, you can purchase his delicious raw food treats at
select Whole Foods.

Hippocrates Health Institute Director Brian Clement speaking in Chicago on Survive or Thrive: Your health is in your hands

kkellyp@gmail.com (Kelly) — Fri, 2 Jan 2009 18:59:00 -0600

Brian Clement, PhD, LNC, is a leading expert in the natural health field and a renowned speaker both here and abroad. In addition to directing the Hippocrates Health Institute, he is the author of nine books including the best-selling Living Foods for Optimum Health. His most recent book, Hippocrates LifeForce, continues his message to take responsibility for one's life. Dr. Clement's books, educational programs, seminars and lectures instruct and enable people to create viable, personal roadmaps for vibrant, healthy aging and disease-free lives.

Brian Clement has spent more than three decades studying nutrition and natural health care. He has received graduate degrees in both naturopathic medicine and nutritional science. Since 1980 he has directed the Institute's growth and development as well as facilitated the implementation of such progressive natural health treatments as: the Living Food Diet, Wheatgrass Therapy, Dark Field Microscopy, and the essentials of mind-body therapies. Over the years, Brian has assumed the role of a health advocate, motivating a very eager public to take action to improve their lives.

This is a recording of a November 7, 2008 talk titled "Survive or Thrive: Your health is in YOUR hands" at Karyn's Raw Cafe on Halsted Street in Chicago. The recording was made from the audience, which accounts for the handling noise and below average sound quality. Brian is so energetic as a speaker he rarely stands in one place for long. I plan to work out a solution for better sound quality for future recordings. The first voice is that of Karyn Calabrese, proprietor of karyn's. She is followed by Hippocrates health Educator Susan Lerner who describes the institute's program and introduces Brian Clement.

Carol Moseley Braun on the Organic Revolution at Green Gratitude Thanksgiving 2008

kkellyp@gmail.com (Kelly) — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:25:00 -0600

Former United States Senator and Ambassador to New Zealand Carol Moseley Braun speaks about the organic revolution sweeping the country. In this recording, Carol speaks following dinner at the 2008 Green Gratitude Raw Vegan Thanksgiving held on November 15 at the Unity Church of the North Shore in Evanston, Ill. The recording begins with the Chicago raw food community giving thanks to all the raw chefs and assistants who planned and prepared the meal in the preceding months. Carol describes her life growing up on a farm and her lifetime interest in whole, natural food and clean living. As United States Senator, she learned about the Michael Fields Institute in East Troy, Wisconsin, which provides education on organic and biodynamic agriculture. More information is available at:
http://www.michaelfieldsaginst.org/

The book Carol mentioned in her talk and recommends highly is Blessed Unrest: How the Largest Movement in the World Came into Being and Why No One Saw It Coming by Paul Hawken. It was published by Viking in 2007.

The poem that Carol read in her talk is below:

One song can spark a moment.
One flower can wake the dream.

One tree can start a forest.
One bird can herald spring.

One smile begins a friendship.
One handclasp lifts a soul.

One star can guide a ship at sea.
One word can frame the goal.

One vote can change a nation.
One sunbeam lights a room.

One candle wipes out darkness.
One laugh will conquer gloom.

One step must start each journey.
One word must start a prayer.

One hope will raise our spirits.
One touch can show you care.

One voice can speak with wisdom.
One heart can know what's true.

One life can make the difference.
You see, it's up to YOU!

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To find out more about Ambassador Organics, Carol’s business, visit its website at:
http://www.ambassadororganics.com/

For more than 80 photos of this community event, visit this event’s page at:
http://rawfood.meetup.com/222/calendar/8953010/

Raw Runner Tim VanOrden Speaks at Chicago Green Gratitute Thanksgiving 2008

kkellyp@gmail.com (Kelly) — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 11:11:00 -0600

Raw runner Tim VanOrden welcomes those attending the 2008 Green Gratitude Raw Vegan Thanksgiving. In this talk, Tim explains why he no longer identifies himself as a vegan or runner and encourages people to find their passions and consider a purpose larger than themselves. Connect with Tim and his Running Raw Project at:
http://www.runningraw.com

Talk by Sears Tower Racer and Raw Fooder Tim VanOrden

kkellyp@gmail.com (Kelly) — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:54:00 -0600

Tim VanOrden started eating completely raw three years ago. Last year he finished third among more than 2,000 participants in the Sears Tower staircase race up 105 floors and then 4 days later won the Milwaukee Stair Climb!
Tim is educating both children and adults on the power of raw food! Check out his blog and videos at
http://www.runningraw.com/
He spoke on November 9, 2008 at the FUNKY BUDDHA LOUNGE to the Chicago Raw Food Community. Hear Tim’s healing journey through raw food and why at age 40 he can run up 105 floors in 14 minutes while other men half his age are struggling just to reach the top.