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Testimonial - CR Segers, Belgium

Dear Jim,

Since I received your weekly newsletter I try to eat as much as possible raw vegetables and fruit with good results regarding my health (my age is 84).

It was a tremendous help to keep me on the raw-food-track.

C.R. Segers  (Belgium)

Raw Down Under

G'day, Jim

I am from Adelaide in South Australia.

I stumbled upon your website the other day, and took advantage of the 10 Ann Wigmore DVDs offer.

I had a look at your clips about energy soup and growing sprouts.

It was great observing you making these in your small kitchen using a blender you got from a junk sale and jars with netting.

I went out and tried the energy soup right away,and it worked really well. I have also started the sprouting. I've been feeling unwell for a while, as well as being overweight, so I will give this a good go. Years ago I read one of Ann Wigmore's books, but the wheatgrass, rejuvelac, sauerkraut,energy drink and baby green routines looked a bit complicated, and I didn't try it.

So to see you demonstrating the energy soup and sprouting made me feel I can at least start there.

I don't think all that many people are into a raw lifestyle here in Oz. Looks like it may be gaining a foothold over there in the U.S.. I also looked at your 'Myths about Raw Food', and was astonished by your statement that Lance Armstrong is a raw vegan. If that is the case, it is a huge advertisement for the lifestyle!

Anyway, this is to let you know I enjoyed your clips, and you will be pleased to know you have got at least one Aussie giving it a try!

Regards,
Peter Laslett

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Thanks for the kind words, Peter. 

Showing how easy sprouts, etc., are, was my intention with those videos.

It's my understanding that Lance, like Woody Harrelson was, but isn't now, a raw vegan. I think this is something many people sway back and forth to, if only because society makes it so challenging.

Here are some resources for you in Aussieland:

http://raw-pleasure.com.au/
http://www.gaiastable.com/
http://www.google.com/search?q=julie+mitsios+australia

If you run into Julie, ask her if she's still skydiving?

Jim Carey

Feedback - Ray Fidler, Toronto

Jim Carey:

I've been receiving the chi Living Foods News for some time.  I think the latest you have sent (today) is the best I've read.

Keep up the good work.  Don't change anything!  This newsletter seems to be getting better all the time, and there's so much information that is very valuable and informative to people who want to keep up or improve their health.

Regards,

Ray Fidler
Toronto, Ontario
(one of your loyal readers)

Feedback - Karen Ferguson

>>>>>75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. <<<<<

Hi Jim,

Great reminder.  That one was for me!  I reached for my water. 

The site looks great. And, so delightfully long!!  Dig that!!   Oh, and I like the headings.

Karen Ferguson

Thank you Jim for sharing - Astride, Chile

Thank You Jim for sharing your story with us. It is very very inspiring. It really touched my heart.

Reading your path gives me strength and inspiration to continue my own. Since I walk such a lonely journey your presence becomes a gift!!!

Blessings to you always!

Truth and Simplicity

Astrid from Chile

 

I am sharing a couple of pictures from my creativity in the kitchen...

[click on the links for larger photos]

Fruitcake

Dates and Sesame

Green Soup

Feedback - Nancy

Hi,

Just wanted to say thanks for putting out this email newsletter.

I appreciate it a lot and it encourages me in my daily struggle with food choices.

Warmly,
Nancy

Feedback - Aimee Perrin

Jim,

Great newsletter! Thanks for mentioning my diabetes research and potluck.

Your story is very inspiring. I wonder if you could share with me if you know of anyone who went to CHI who was a type 1 diabetic and was able to get completely off insulin?

Thanks so much,
Aimee Perrin

Feedback - Victoria Boutenko

Thanks! I have placed your website in my new up-coming book and recommended your newsletter as my favorite.

Keep up the good work!

Love,
Victoria Boutenko

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Jim Carey

Feedback - Erika Rier

Feedback - Erika Rier

Lead Poisoning and Soldering

Comment:
This is a great post. I have really amazingly high lead levels that I have been working on reducing. While I've never seen anything to "prevent" lead poisoning it is super important to make sure that you have adequate levels of calcium in your diet. If your body is at all deficient in calcium your body will more easily metabolize and store lead.

Thanks
Erika Rier

 

   

Feedback - Tiffiny Gulla

From Tiffiny:

Jim, thanks for the "Vanilla Beanie-Banana Shake" recipe...it was delicious!!!

Feedback - Sarah, from Russia

Dear Jim,

Thank you for believing in and encouraging me.

I've just come back from California where I had a great time with my older niece and her family and we all celebrated the first birthday of my younger niece who is 35 years younger than her half-sister.

Of course I had a Russian copy of "12 steps..." and wonderful materials from your e-mails. I am not sure, but I hope that SOMETIMES it will help.

I will e-mail the last one directly to my older niece (she just came back from the Netherlands), I hope she will be able to convince her Father to pay attention.

Thank you again very, very much.

My best regards,

Sarah (now in Chicago)

Feedback - Nadia

Hello CHI,

I want to thank you for the materials and new knowledge that I have been gaining through your web site.

Nadia

Found on the Web 2

“I just can't live like this any more. It seems the more I try to be raw, the more I sabotage myself. I did find a nice page on the Raw Living Foods site called Backsliders Corner. Jim Carey offers great advice on how to cope with backsliding on the way to raw.

”I leave you with words of wisdom from Jim: "Living Foods is a journey, not a destination.""

”Here's to the journey.”

Read the rest of the article: http://inspiredraw.blogspot.com/2007/12/getting-to-raw.html

Feedback - Nancy Riedesel

Great Job, Jim on making the hyperlinks to the articles from the TOC. This is so helpful in scanning your newsletter. I applaud you for getting this done!

Blessings to you

Nancy

PS  I'm just now working on getting our first ezine published. It's quite a hairy task getting it all put together, but I know that it will be easier once I get the template set up. Whew!  I need to be able to quit my full time jobs so I can stay home and work my other full time job - the website. :-P

Nancy Riedesel
Jenari Health Ministries
www.godswaytohealth.com

"Happiness is an outward sign of an inward choice."

Feedback - Margaret

DOES THIS MEAN I’M FAMOUS?
Well, gee whiz! I guess I’ve hit the big time!

I saw this post at the chidiet.net blog (just about the only site I would want to recommend for in-depth serious training in Ann Wigmore’s diet theory)

Since I have been heavy into Ann Wigmore since forever (what? you did not know that?), I surfed over there right away, and then clicked on the link, and guess who popped up??? It was me, myself, and I! with that lovely smile I periodically demonstrate (Julia Roberts: watch your back!!!) My blog was featured on WordPress.com….. coolness in person….Yes, please do go see it!

Okay, end of personal horn-blowing…

From http://prettysmartrawfoodideas.wordpress.com/2007/11/20/does-this-mean-im-famous/

Feedback - Aurelia

Jim,

Just a short note of praise for your work with Chi Living Foods Newsletter and, oh, I like the vege art!

Thank you for sharing your living food lifestyle experiences with the cyberworld (We're real people! Desiring ultimate health)

RAWk on,
Aurelia.

. . . If we stop using the concepts of beginnings and endings then we all live together as the ocean instead of the individual drops . . .

R. Neville Johnston, The Language Codes
www.telepathictv.com

Feedback - Sharon

Jim:

This version is appealing! I use Outlook Express and have DSL service, so I am very pleased with the look and format of this version. You are doing a great job.......don't get discouraged by all the different ideas of what you "should" be doing according to all the different perceptions people have. I salute you for providing this service and the fact that you have been since I went through CHI in 2003. Please pat yourself on the back for a job well done......I thank you!!!!!!

Hugs,

Sharon

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Thanks for the input and the kind words.

In the end, we take all the books, videos and advice, stir it in our memory pot, and make our own decisions about what’s Right for Us.

That’s why I teach and don’t preach.

Thanks,

Jim

Feedback - Martha

Jim,

I LOVE the new look! You have come a long way from a plain text news letter to what you have today.

KUDOS!! And thank you for the effort; you are certainly one in a million.

Martha V
Miami, Florida

Feedback - Carol Dean

Hi, I’m enjoying the color of the New Look of the Newsletter. It has a nice light feel to it (just like when you eat raw) and being able to see the categories and get to it as a reference means that I won’t need to archive them on my computer. It’s nice to see a picture of Jim on it looking so very balanced and healthy.

I am not 100% raw but am eating more raw day by day and am losing weight and loving it. Your news letter is a great inspiration!! Thank you for doing it!

~ Carol Dean

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Thanks for the kind words.

Remember… even if you’re not 100% raw, how much better are you doing now than when you were on the SAD?

Jim Carey

Feedback - Louann

Jim,

I LOVE your new newsletter. At first, I didn't recognize it as yours. The colors and pictures are very cheerful and pleasant on the eyes.

What happened with the German woman who was helping you? I liked reading her blibs, but it looks like she is no longer with you. She mentioned the weather, and it's sure different than in Germany. If she's gone, I miss her, if she's still here, I am glad, a probably you too.

Now, for this minute, I just tried to listen to Recipes for Life, but it could not be connected. It said something about "loading problems" . Unfortunately, there are only 48 hours availability. I will keep trying to connect with it as long as I can, hoping that I can receive the "enlightenment" it will have for us.

Thanks so much and keep on doing what you love doing and are so good at doing!

Louann

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Thank you for the kind words.

Renata went to Clemson, SC, to pursue an opportunity there. Have a local girl doing admin stuff for me, but it’s not the same as having an experienced raw fooder to help. Donna is, however, getting really interested in the Raw Lifestyle, just from helping edit the weblog and newsletter.

Re: Recipes for Life – it didn’t work for me, either. Hopefully they’ll re-post it for another free period.

Jim Carey

Love the new look of the newsletter - Angie

Love the new look of the newsletter

Bravo!!!

Love the look of the New Newsletter. The the veggie photos! The newsletter is so much easier to read and find things. Thank you for the new format!!!

Keep up the Good Work!

Light & Peace.....Angie

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Thanks!

Jim Carey

Feedback - Jerry Perry

Hi James, I think the new look is great. Clean, lean and easy to navigate. Like the colors and veggie artwork also. Great job!......................

Jerry

"NOTICE: Due to Presidential Executive Orders, the National Security Agency may have read this email without warning, warrant, or notice. They may do this without any judicial or legislative oversight. You have no recourse nor protection."

Feedback - Juan

Hey James,

The update to the website looks great! I was wondering if had a phone # for Dr. Flora van Ordan? If you do please email me her the phone number. I hold that you and Jerry are well... hey don't be a stranger give me a call somtimes.

Namaste,

Juan

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Thanks for the kind words.

Because of her schedule, Flora doesn’t give out her phone number. Her email address is drflora3rd@yahoo.com.

Thanks for the update on your phone numbers. Hope to be in MI for Christmas.

James Carey

Love the New Format of your Newsletter

Hi Jim:

Love the new format of your newsletter. Looks great and easy to read. I have enjoyed it over the years and use a lot of your information to share with others.

My one suggestion, and I don't know if it's possible, would be to make the Table of Contents hyperlinks to the articles in your newsletter so that we can click on it and come right to that article.

Other than that - GREAT JOB!!!

Happy Thanksgiving to all you Un-Turkeys!

"Happiness is an outward sign of an inward choice."

Nancy

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Good suggestion. Will do. Previous issues of the newsletter are at chiDiet.com/news.

Thanks for the feedback,

Jim Carey

New Look is Way Better

Jim

At first glance: WAY better.
I think it will be hard for you to make such a big single improvement again.
Fine-tuning from now on.

Wayne

Keep up the good work

Jim

I really like it. Keep up the good work.

Namaste . . . Rev Bob Vance

Feedback - Mary Jean D'Agostini

I love the new format!!!

The side column lets me check out recipes and check on the latest from Dr. Flora.

Thanks.

Mary Jean D'Agostini

Feedback - Marilyn

Yes, I like the New Look!  Peace,

Marilyn H in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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Thanks!

Jim

Feedback - Cynthia J

Hello Jim,

Though I have not made the switch to a totally raw diet as of yet, I do enjoy the benefits of such healthful food.... and I am attempting to introduce it to my fiancé, who is meat and potatoes. I recall one of issue of the newsletter that had a before and after photo of you.  Can you direct me to a link of that? I would love to share it with him.

Thank you!

Cynthia J

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You mean this one: http://rawlivingfoods.typepad.com/1/2006/08/what_raw_living.html.

Also try these articles, they might help you too: http://rawlivingfoods.typepad.com/1/for_men/index.html

Jim Carey

Feedback - Saskia

Thank you so much for the section on the autobiography of Ann Wigmore - I was enthralled by it and very moved.

Saskia

Feedback - Philip McCluskey

Hi Jim,

I just wanted to thank you for the great newsletters. I emailed you awhile back and you encouraged me.  Things are going great now. I have lost 135 lbs on raw and going strong. Now I enjoy helping others get there too! I went to Creative Health and had a blast, and saw the CHI booth at Raw Spirit too.

Be well,
Philip McCluskey

philip@lovingraw.com
www.lovingraw.com

Feedback - Dolores B

Thank you so much for sharing [Dr. Ann's Life Story].

Dolores B

Original story: http://rawlivingfoods.typepad.com/1/2007/11/my-life-story-b.html

Feedback - Pat L.

Dear Ones,                              Wednesday,11-5

Jusat a note to say Hi.  I CONSISTENTLY enjoy CHI News  in my e-mail box.  You always do a good job of informative, succinct, good connections, and stuff I just didn't know. 

Just wanted to send the message of
               WELL DONE !!!!

Thanks
Pat L.

Feedback - Alexi

Thank you for a stupendously great newsletter.

Alexi B.

Feedback - Sandy O.

I want to thank you for putting out your newsletter. I have been a subscriber for over a year now. Recently I found a link on your website to a local potluck/support group that was hosting Chef Dan from Quintessence Restaurant. I signed up for the Event/Buffet and was among 60 or so folks gathered at the hosts home to socialize and enjoy a wonderful meal of raw and living foods.

Oh yes, I did mention to Lisa that I found out about her through Chidiet.com’s newsletter!

Thanks for the great work!

Sandy O.

Feedback - Lori

In a recent newsletter I said:
"Sometimes I wonder if more than a handful of people even read this newsletter; it always surprises me to learn that others see me as an 'authority.'"

A reply:

 

Hi Jim,

 

I had to send a reply when I read your comment above in the recent chi Living Foods News. Even in my busiest weeks I at least scan and read some of the articles you send out. I'm not 100% raw, but more than I was a few years ago. 

 

Keep up the great work!

 

Lori

Feedback - Aurelia

i love you too, jim!

your work has been a blessing to me
as obviously it has been to the many thousands you have reached
with your newsletters and dedication to the raw food lifestyle
that's why the law of attraction is at work for you
everyone loves you and wants more of you

are you REALLY moving to hawaii?
if so,
that may be the very thing that motivates me
to visit the place that sounds like paradise!
i'll simply enroll myself at chi of maui.

abundant health and love,
aurelia.

~ ~ ~ ~
why wait for your ship to come in when you're already on it?
you can't depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.
who will you be when you do it?

Feedback - Jeanine

Hi, Jim,

Just a quick note to say *thank you.  I've been reviewing the information you sent, plus the (weekly :) newsletter - & already today I found a lovely supportive connection. 

I signed up for the Garden Diet Daily Inspiration newsletter, plus their monthly raw food newsletter.

God Bless,
Be Well, Take care,
Jeanine

Feeedback - Tessie Kennedy

Keep up the great work you are doing.  Enjoy ...life.

- Tessie Kennedy

Feedback - Gideon Graff

Jim, You are a super nice guy. Thank you so much, we will send you a complementary DVD when they are ready.

Peace and love,
Gideon Graff
Director
Sprout Raw Food
1085 Lake Charles Drive
Roswell, GA 30075
770 992-9218
gideongraff@charter.net
www.sproutrawfood.org

Feedback - Marc-Anthony Hatsis

Dear Jim,

I noticed that you posted my press release on your weblog and I wanted to thank you for your kind support for my up-coming book.

I would love to learn more about what you do relating to raw foods/lifestyle. Do you also offer products and or services through your blog?

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Best,

Marc-Anthony
www.whitecrosslet.com

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No, the blog is just my hobby, and a way of sharing all of the info from my four years of writing a weekly raw foods newsletter. Have you seen my testimonial at http://rawlivingfoods.typepad.com/1/2006/06/what_raw_living.html?

We do offer products at www.chidiet.com, as well as a subscription form to my newsletter.

Thanks!

Jim Carey

Feedback - Elleyne Kase

Dear Jim,

Thank you for your wonderful publication. I'm a 100% raw foodist since '99 and am very touched with all the information from your blog. I met the Bouetenko's in '99 when they were on a speaking tour in San Diego.

It was wonderful to connect with their new site and see the publications now available.

Also saw your story with pictures. Isn't the change dramatic? 20 years younger! My story is similar to yours and am profoundly grateful for the old time raw foodists who have provided the knowledge to achieve the wonderful degree of health I now enjoy.

Recently I developed a line of images for apparel and gift items that focuses on this lifestyle. I was wondering if you could take a look at it and give me feedback. I have just started marketing and currently am using an online print service to produce product.

My web address is www.gaiaultd.com.

Your blog is definitely bookmarked.

Best wishes,
Elleyne Kase

Elleyne Kase
Phone: 623-444-6707
Email: elleynekase@mac.com
Web Address: www.elleynekase.com

Feedback - Marianna

Thank you so much for your info on backsliding - I really needed that.

I am very new to raw foods and have only managed to stay 100% raw for one week - But I am managing to incorporate more raw foods than cooked foods.

Thanks again,

Marianna

Feedback - Lauri Bingaman

That's great, James.

I'm going up to Alaska next week, and embarking on my raw diet again, as I have most definitely backslid into a ditch w/ my diet!!!

Thanks for the encouraging letter,

ML,

Lauri Bingaman

Feedback - Nini

I LOVE all the changes!

Thanks and have a great day!

Nini

~Nini
http://ninissaladbar.blogspot.com/

"If you have not often felt the joy of doing a kind act, you have neglected much, and most of all yourself." - A. Neilen

Feedback - Angela Stokes

Hi Jim,

Wow, thanks very much for putting the events up on your page - that's very kind. I've just been taking a look through your site and think it is a fantastic resource - congratulations and thanks for all that you are doing.

All best wishes and blessings,
Angela Stokes
http://www.rawreform.com/

Feedback - Jenny Dyson, Sydney

Good Morning Jim Carey, from Sydney, Australia.

I have been enjoying your Newsletter for some months now. Since eating many more vegetables and snacking on tomatoes and avocadoes my good health is become exceptional good health.  Today I am noticing less cellulite and firmer finger nails.  Thank you for the work you do.

With gratitude and thanks,   

Jenny Dyson
Sydney

Feedback - Cary Ellis

Hi Jim -

Thanks so much for your ongoing efforts with Raw Food News - I really enjoy it. Do you know what your circulation is?

I liked your before & after pix of yourself - you put them in the newsletter once. I didn't see them on your website - but have wanted to pass them on to others. Can you send them or refer me to where to find your story?

'thanks!

Cary Diane Ellis
www.virtualearthvillage.com
PO Box 2652, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 . (970) 264-6008

The Universe rearranges itself to accommodate your picture of reality.
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Thanks for the kind words. I've got it posted here:
http://rawlivingfoods.typepad.com/1/2006/06/what_raw_living.html.

Here are some others you might enjoy:
http://rawlivingfoods.typepad.com/1/testimonials/index.html.

Thanks again,
Jim Carey

Feedback - Margot Grant, Korea

Dear Jim,

Thank you for your prompt and kind reply... Thanks so much.

I appreciate your diligence and generosity of time and caring in the arena of helping others be well.

Sincerely,
Margot Grant
Korea

Feedback - Tracie

Hi Jim,

Just wanted to tell you that I love this: "... you can't STAND the smell of any kind of Fast Food no matter how delicious it's supposed to be, and you can detect who has just eaten a greasy burger by noticing the odor of Fast Food Ooze coming out of that person's skin."

I am not 100% raw, but do eat vegan and it is sooo true about fast food.  The smell is utterly disgusting!

Thanks for your newletters, keep 'em coming.  --Tracie