On today’s show, we feature an exclusive interview with Don Tolman.

You’ll Discover:
**  The revolution of self-care and self-education
**  History of foods as medicines
**  The law of similarities
**  The dangers of the pharmaceutical big-business

Don Tolman is an author, public speaker, trainer, educator, entertainer and experimental nutritional-eating researcher. He has written multiple books on a variety of skill-specific mental functions and self-improvement topics. He has been a coach and mentor for key personnel with Xerox, General Motors, and Pitney Bowes corporations.

by Steve Prussack
Co-Producer and host of The Shift Network’s Conscious Foods Summit

I am excited to announce that I am co-producing and co-hosting The Conscious Food Summit in partnership with “THE SHIFT NETWORK” next week! Sign up for FREE here!

You Are What You Eat – On Every Level!

Do you hunger for your healthiest, most vibrant self? The whole you, who could climb mountains, create works of art, start new ventures, and change the world without missing a beat?

When you eat the right foods for your body, state of health and lifestyle, you have more energy and vitality – more get-up-and-go – so you can make the changes you want to see in your life and in the world!

We invite you to join us at the Conscious Foods Summit, a rare weekend virtual event during our Winter of Wellness series.

Each day, leading food and nutrition experts will place before you a virtual feast of the best foods, nutritional methods and ideas for vitalizing your body, mind and spirit.

You are what you eat, and this event will show you how this is true not only for your body, but for every level of your being!
Create a Higher Consciousness with Conscious Nutrition

What does it mean for you – and the world – to eat in a way that creates inner and outer peace, and a higher level of consciousness?

At the Conscious Foods Summit, you will learn about the physical, emotional, mental and – yes, spiritual – benefits of eating healthfully such as raw and super foods, vegetarianism and veganism, eating locally and other ways.

Find out which foods “vibrate” at higher frequencies and those that help optimize your health and wellbeing during this critical moment in human evolution.

Join us and you’ll discover:

Easy-to-follow nutritional programs that can optimize your wellness
The best nutrition for YOUR personality type
Foods that help combat cancer and other diseases and reset your body’s systems
New ways of eating that are in alignment with your spiritual values
The best foods for your body, health state and lifestyle
The latest raw food and super food nutritional programs
Healthy foods that do your body and the planet good!
And more…

Is Good Nutrition Part of Your Transformational Path?

Imagine your mind and spirit are clear and in communion with others and Source, but inside your body is begging for fresh, healthy foods.

Or can you picture a world that is peaceful and just, but whose populations and economies are addicted to the processed foods produced by not-so-conscious companies?

Talk about a disconnect.

Good nutrition is as essential to your journey as is your emotional and spiritual work. And believe it or not, healthy foods will help all of us as we muster the energy, mental clarity and emotional commitment needed to bring about a world shift.

Sign up NOW and Join me for The Conscious Food Summit

On today’s show, we feature an exclusive interview with The Father of Juicing Jay Kordich and his wife Linda.

You’ll find out:

**  The top 10 questions everyone wants to know about the power and science of juicing

**  How long you should do a juice fast for optimal and beneficial results

**  Should you juice fruit or just greens?

**  How the School of Juicing can help you on your raw food journey

Jay Kordich was born in 1923 just outside San Diego, California. He grew up in the shadow of his hard working father who was a fisherman and captain of his own fishing boat. Jay learned early on the value of a hard day’s work. He also grew and developed the muscles that would serve him well as a football player at the University of Southern California.

In 1948 at the age of 25, Jay was diagnosed with a serious illness and was told he may not have long to live. After reviewing all the treatments available, he left California and traveled to New York City to see Dr. Max Gerson who was treating terminally ill patients with fresh raw juices and healthy cleansing diets. Jay became his patient and immediately began a regimen of large doses of raw carrot/apple juice. It wasn’t long before Jay’s health was restored and the direction of his life was changed forever.

From a star athlete to surviving a life-threatening illness, all by the age of 26, Jay soon decided he wanted to spread the word of fresh juices and eating a healthy diet. For the next 40 years Jay took his message to anyone who would listen, from county fairs to large department stores to seaside juicing shops. It was his passion to teach everyone he could reach how to be healthy through the power of fresh juices.

In 1990 Jay appeared on his first, national infomercial and Americans embraced him. They were excited to hear his message of long life, health and vitality. He became a New York Times best selling author, speaker and lecturer and created audio and video programs to spread his message of good health through live foods.

Through the years Jay has been featured on:

• More than 500 television shows
• Over 1000 radio talk shows
• USA TODAY (cover article)
• WALL STREET JOURNAL (cover article)
• PEOPLE MAGAZINE
• FORBES
• NEW YORK TIMES
• WASHINGTON POST
• ABC NEWS NIGHTLINE
  NBC NEWS THE TODAY SHOW

Linda Kordich grew up in vegetarian family dating back to 1965. Becoming a vegetarian at the age of 12 stood her apart from most people in those times. In her late teens, she fell into a life threatening disease known now as anorexia/bulimia, but learned through studying and observing the natural healing qualities of fresh vegetable juices and living foods, she became well after 9 years of suffering.

Recovered now for 30 years, Linda attests living foods and virtuous living a major part of her complete healing.

In 1973 she became an undergraduate student in primary education, specializing in understanding children’s psychological and emotional challenges. By the time she was 25 she married Jay and started teaching weekly vegetarian food classes for many years with Jay, along with fresh vegetable juicing classes beginning in 1981. In 1992, she helped Jay co-write “The Juiceman’s Power of Juicing”, and it became a New York Times best seller with over 2 million books sold to date.

Drawing on over 30 years experience with natural foods, in 2006 Linda helped write and produce, their highly successful multi media program entitled “Live Foods, Live Bodies“. She now accompanies Jay around the world, to help teach, inspire and motivate people to eat more living foods and drink fresh organic juices. Linda is now a vibrant and healthy 56. She lives happily with her husband Jay, of 31 years, and their children, John and Jayson.

Linda lectures along with Jay and has appeared on many national television and radio shows with Jay throughout their marriage such as: The Howie Mandel Show, The Balancing Act, Mancow Radio Show, among hundreds of other local tv and radio programs.

In 2012, Linda and Jay have created their SCHOOL OF JUICING online program to help educate others to understand that learning to juice successfully and to eat a predominately living foods diet takes effort, education and focus. Their School of Juicing Program has been embraced by thousands of people from around the world.

Linda’s Mission Statement:

“To share all that I have learned in the past three decades….. to help uplift, inspire, guide and motivate….to those who are in the dark. Whether it’s to guide or to inspire others towards living foods, juicing, hope or faith, this is my passion!”

Check out Jay Kordich’s New PowerGrind Pro! (Highly Recommended Juicer)

Special guest host Cory Churko (http://www.corychurko.com) joins Raw Vegan Radio for an exclusive interview with Steve Prussack.

You’ll Discover:

* What to expect from a Juice Feast
* How to tune into the power of intuition to improve every aspect of your life
* The connection between what you put in your body and spiritual growth
* How to reset your body to make the best food choices and take your health to the next level.
* The power of deprogramming your repetitive habits to see through the matrix of life

Steven Prussack is the host of Raw Vegan Radio and CEO of Raw Edge Productions. Aside from his award-winning radio show, he works closely with Dr. Will Tuttle (The World Peace Diet) creating a virtual World Peace Diet Mastery and Facilitator Training program. In addition, he has developed the “School of Juicing” with the legendary Jay Kordich (and his wife Linda) to be launched in the New Year. Steve is working closely with The Shift Network to produce a Conscious Eating Summit as part of their Winter of Wellness in the next few months.  Also, Steve is about to launch a Raw Food World Summit called “Rawpalooza” at the end of January 2012.

Special Guest Host Cory Churko (http://www.corychurko.com) has enjoyed a multi-faceted career in music for over 20 years. His talents as an award winning multi-instrumentalist, producer, vocalist, audio engineer and digital editor are the reason why he is one of the most sought after and valued people in the entertainment industry. Over the course of his career, he has worked with such artists as Shania Twain, Kelly Clarkson, Reba McEntire, Brittney Spears, and The Corrs. Cory is currently playing with superstar Kelly Clarkson on an international tour that is touching down on almost every continent in the world. He has had the privilege of working with Kelly for the past 5 years penning songs and playing guitar, violin, keyboards and vocals.

Cory has been enjoying a healthy raw food lifestyle for many years. He volunteered to his efforts to set up Raw Vegan Radio’s studio many years ago, because he couldn’t stand the terrible audio quality of the shows Steve was producing. It was an honor to have Cory host this episode and he did a fantastic job.

by Steven Prussack
Host of Raw Vegan Radio

I broke my 23 day Power Juice Feast today!  It was an amazing journey and I accomplished my goals.  I am going to share my before/ after picture on this post.  I will share my thoughts, what worked, what didn’t, what I will do next time…and my current transition to a raw food diet.  I hope this blog continues to inspire others who are moving towards a more healthy lifestyle.

The Break

I broke the cleanse with one large organic mango, and it was incredible!  It tasted amazing and felt good to chew again.  The rest of the day consisted of a snack of one apple, an organic mixed greens salad, and an organic kale salad.  After my lunch salad, I immediately felt horrible.  My energy (that has been incredible the majority of the cleanse) dropped significantly.  I became so tired, I actually had to lie down for a nap during the afternoon.  I didn’t make it to the gym, and just felt lethargic.  My stomach has shrunk significantly, as expected, and it was surprising how little food I needed to feel satisfied.  It was a difficult transition back to eating raw foods.  I should have gone much lighter with my food choices today, so this could have been a more gentle transition back had I done things differently.  I will share more in a little bit.  First, here is a better picture of my before/ after.

My starting weight was 182.4 and ending weight is 170. I have gone from a 34 waist size to 32/33.  The best part is, I have better insight into my body and what I need to do moving forward.  I will share those thoughts in the next section of this blog post.

What Worked

• The Juice Feast!  It was gentle, effective, and I would definitely do it again.
• Breaking the cleanse with a fresh organic mango
• Incorporating HealthForce Healing Cleanse Level 3 (this made the cleanse more intense, with deeper cleansing)
• Getting a colonic during the cleanse!  Definitely amazing to clean out on that level.
• Using organic produce (I am blessed to live in California and have access to an incredible variety of produce)
• Being in a supportive relationship (my thanks to my wonderful family, especially my fiance Julie who supported my ups and downs throughout the cleanse)
• The Jay Kordich PowerGrind Juicer Pro (I was using the Hurom juicer at the beginning, and found the brand-new Jay Kordich PowerGrind Juicer Pro is the BEST juicer I have ever used.  It extracted an incredible amount of juice and the clean-up was easy)
• Scraping my tongue daily (I was able to track my body as it got cleaner, noticing less mucous on the tongue scraper as the cleanse went on)
• Advice from David Rain, the mastermind behind “Juice Feasting”
• Deciding to end before my family vacation (what a relief that I don’t have to figure out how I will juice and what might happen as I am skiing down a mountain!)
• Doing a cleanse during the holiday season (great insight into human nature, how people bond over food, and a true test of how the mind could overcome temptations)
• Reading inspiring books, such as Paul Bragg’s “Fasting” and basically the whole library of Norman Walker (favorite)
• Using intuition to choose produce and what juice combinations to make (I had a lot of comments on how creative my juice choices were…they were all picked using intuition, including how much to put in of each fruit or vegetable)
• Not using a Juicing book to choose recipes (intuition is key)
• Making my own juices, instead of having them made at restaurants (just so much better when you make it yourself)

What Didn’t Work

• Neglecting to do an enema, even though I had everything set and ready (It took so much time to juice, I just couldn’t find the time)
• Using the recommended Flax Seed Oil for Juice Feasting (I found my body cleansed more without using oil and fats during the program)
• Going to restaurants and watching people eat favorite foods (not recommended.  It was great to bond with family, but hard to watch people eating some of the foods I love)
• Working full time without much breaks (my schedule is crazy and it would have been nice to have more relaxation time during the cleanse)
• Having too many fats when breaking the cleanse (I was fine with the mango.  My other meals contained some raw fats, and this made for decreased energy and stomach pains)

What I’ll Do Next Time

• Enemas
• More colonics
• Less Juice (I found that a gallon was too much.  I did fine drinking 3 quarts a day when combined with the HealthForce Healing Cleanse.  However, without the supplements one gallon worked fine)
• More exercise (I made it to the gym much less than I thought.  My body is ready to build muscle since it is more lean.  I would like to work out much more next time.  This would include yoga, rebounding, and light weight training)
• Less work

Moving Forward

Like I said, the benefits have been remarkable.  Since I have gained great insight into my body and previous habits, I feel entirely rebooted (as Joe Cross from “Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead” says).  My taste buds are sensitive to every taste.  I crave only healthy, raw organic simple foods.  I notice the difference between being hungry and eating for comfort.  I gave up habits such as green tea with caffeine and will not go back again.  I gave up unhealthy snacking at night.  I am drinking more water throughout the day.

In moving forward, I am going to continue my transition to a raw food diet.  I feel best when the foods I eat are living and full of enzymes.  I will continue to blog about this journey and look forward to sharing recipe ideas.  I am also going to make it a habit of fasting one time a week on distilled water.  I know this will keep me aligned with my new healthier lifestyle.

Thanks again for all your comments during this journey.  I would love to hear what you have in mind to align yourself with the healthiest life possible as we prepare our transition towards 2012.

With love,

Steve Prussack

by Steve Prussack
Host of Raw Vegan Radio

Today is my last on the Power Juice Feast!  I just have one more set of HealthForce Nutritional Healing Herbs to take, and when I wake up tomorrow, I’ll be ending this journey.  I look forward to sharing with you the changes, and there have been a lot.  Additionally, I will post my before/ after picture tomorrow so you can see how dramatic my transformation has been in just 23 days.  I am feeling complete with the idea of ending the cleanse.  This was a great detox, and I got a lot out of my body (including a whole waist size and 12 pounds of fat!).  I will blog the next few days to keep you posted on my transition to a 100% raw vegan diet.

Here were my:

Juices of the Day

1.  Apple/ Purple Kale/ Cilantro/ Aloe Vera
2.  Pineapple/ Ginger/ Red Grape
3.  Celery/ Cucumber/ Cilantro/ Spinach/ Aloe Vera

I drank 3 quarts of Juice today.  I followed the protocol for HealthForce’s Healing Cleanse Level 3 (advanced cleanse).

Weight Loss

I lost 12 pounds in 23 days.  My weight today was 170, and starting weight was 182.  It makes a big difference.  I lost a whole pant size!  I need new clothes now, but that is not the worst reason to need a new wardrobe, right?

Final Day

I will break the cleanse tomorrow morning with mangoes!  I am excited, because I found some organic mangoes at the Santa Monica Co-op, and they are ripe and ready to go!  I had the idea to break with mangoes a while back, but wasn’t sure I would find any this time of year.  My fiance has sample them, and they are juicy and delicious.  I wouldn’t want to break this cleanse with any other fruit.  Mangoes have been my favorite fruit since I first ate one about 10 years ago.

I am planning to make a video of breaking the fast,  but I’m not sure.  It depends if I could wait for Julie to get home to film me.  If not, I’ll just break on my own and let you know how it goes.  I plan on having just juice for lunch, and a raw organic salad for dinner.  This seems like the perfect end to a transforming cleanse.

I loved Juice Feasting.  I was never hungry, yet cleansed significantly on some days.  I feel I benefited the most when I added HealthForce’s Healing Cleanse.  I started the cleanse on HealthForce Level 2, but decided to increase to their top level of 3 (Hardcore Cleanse).  This included ZeoForce for heavy metal detoxing and a Parasite formula.  I didn’t feel my detox symptoms increase when I included the Hardcore Cleanse. This has generally been a slow but steady progress.  What a great experience!

You can look forward tomorrow for my closing thoughts, things that were great, things that didn’t work, and my plans for my next cleanse in 2012.

I was happy to share with you and glad so many people found inspiration to begin doing this for themselves as well.  Your body/ mind/ spirit will definitely thank you.

For those who are going raw with me, I will share more about that journey and hopefully inspire you with some recipe ideas and videos of me preparing some of my favorites!  Sound good?

One last thing to share..if you live in Southern California, here is a list of all the raw and raw-friendly restaurants:

SunPower Natural Cafe in Studio City
3711 Caheunga Blvd.
Studio City CA 91604
(818) 308-7420
Also serves organic cooked items
http://sunpowernatura…

Cafe Gratitude in Larchmont
639 Larchmont Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 580-6383
Also serves cooked vegetarian dishes
http://www.cafegratit…

LifeFood Organic
1507 N. Cahuenga Blvd. (at Sunset)
Hollywood CA 90028
(323) 466-0927
http://www.LifeFoodOr…

Cru in Silverlake
1521 Griffith Park Blvd
Los Angeles CA 90026
(323) 667-1551
Also offers some cooked & Body Ecology items
http://www.crusilverl….

Better Life Cuisine
717 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90401-2607
(310) 458-7620
Click Here for a Review of Better Life
Click Here for a Another Review of Better Life

Juliano’s Raw in Santa Monica
609 Broadway Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 587-1552 ‎
http://www.planetraw….

Euphoria Loves Rawvolution in Santa Monica
2301 Main Street Santa Monica, CA 90495
(310) 392-9501
http://www.rawvolutio…

Leaf Organics
11938 West Washington Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90066
(310) 390-6005 ‎
Organic cooked vegan offered also
http://www.leafcuisin…

Stuff I Eat in Inglewood
114 N. Market Street
Inglewood CA 90301
310-671-0115
Mostly cooked vegan but several raw entrees & desserts daily
http://stuffieat.com/…

Au Lac in Fountain Valley
16563 Brookhurst St
Fountain Valley CA 92708
714-418-0658
Arguably the best in Southern California!!!
(most of the local raw restaurant owners and raw gurus eat there when they’re in town)
Also has a Vietnamese-Chinese cooked menu
http://www.aulac.com…

118 Degrees in Costa Mesa
2981 Bristol Suite B5
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-754-0718
http://www.shop118deg…

Peace Pies in Encinitas
133 Daphne St.
Encinitas CA 92024
760-479-0996
http://peacepies.com/…

Peace Pies in Ocean Beach
4230 Voltaire St.
Ocean Beach CA 92107
619-223-2180
http://peacepies.com/…

by Steve Prussack
Host of Raw Vegan Radio

Another day of deep, intense cleansing and amazing on every level.  My body has been letting go of some deep-rooted toxic waste, and it is stirring up all kinds of emotions.  This leads to an increase in sensitivity, but on another level, improved perception.  I feel I can see through people, and really align myself with people I resonate with…this is a great power to have, and one I think I am possessing because of my level of clarity.  I made a short video today, which I hope to post over the weekend.

My friend Brother Echo launched the first Raw Vegan Organic Food Truck, I went to check them out, as you’ll see it in the video this weekend. He and his partner Andrew have manifested an incredible service, and I will support them as much as I can.  Their website is http://www.opensourceorganics.com and I am 100% behind these guys and their mission.

Here is their video from opening day (Note: I came by for a visit):
http://opensourceorganics.com/2011/12/17/open-source-truck-1-first-day-on-the-road/

Juices of the Day

1.  Celery/ Cucumber/ Spinach/ Cilantrore i
2.  Carrot/ Apple/ Cilantro/ Celery/ Lemon/ Parsley
3.  Beet/ Carrot/ Ginger/ Apple/ Kale

I drank 3 quarts of Juice today.  I followed the protocol for HealthForce’s Healing Cleanse Level 3 (advanced cleanse).

Weight Loss

I still weigh 172 pounds.  I have lost 10 pounds since starting the cleanse (starting weight was 182.4).  While my weight is the same, I am feeling so much lighter in my new body.  What a big difference 10 pounds make, it really is incredible.

Increased Sensitivity

As I mentioned before, I am a lot more sensitive because of the toxins being released from deep inside my body.  I want to focus on the positive vibrations, because one thing that has come up is the ability to see through people who clearly have bad intentions.  While I would usually ignore these situations, I find myself communicating my feelings directly to them (better out than in, just like with cleansing).

I’m looking forward to a weekend of more intense deep cleansing.  Hopefully, I can rid my body of these parasites and heavy metals.  Funny, no matter how healthy we eat, we are all victim to an environment that dumps a lot of poison into our bodies.  I could not recommend the  HealthForce Healing Cleanse along with juicing more…it has really made a huge difference on every level.  My eyes are clear, my mind is sharp, my energy is high, and I am feeling better prepared to meet any challenges that life may bring.

I hope this blog has served some inspiration in your own health journey.  I have been reading classic books every night, like Norman Walker’s Becoming Younger, Raw Fruit and Vegetable Juices, The Natural Way to Vibrant Health, and Natural Weight Control.  He is a true inspiration and was well ahead of his time.

Thanks for joining me here.  Your posts have been inspiring, I really appreciate the feedback and support the last 3 weeks.  Sunday will be my last day of the cleanse.  I will transition (slowly) to a 100% raw vegan diet.  Perhaps you would like to join me?

by Steve Prussack
Host of Raw Vegan Radio

I had a change of heart and decided to continue blogging my journey.  I received some feedback from friends on Facebook who are interested in hearing more, so I will continue.  Today was incredible because I went for a colon hydrotherapy session.  This was an amazing experience and it has been a long time since I’ve done one.  Many doctors are now embracing colonic irrigation as an adjunct to their traditional medical treatments, or as part an overall regimen of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) designed to cleanse and detoxify the patient’s colon, liver, kidney and lymphatic systems. The results were unbelievable, especially since I haven’t eaten solid food in 20 days. I will explain more later.

Juices of the Day

1.  Celery/ Cucumber/ Spinach/ Cilantro/ Red Bell Pepper
2.  Pineapple/ Red Grapes/ Ginger/ Coconut
3.  Aloe Vera/ Carrot/ Apple/ Kale/ Ginger

I drank 3 quarts of Juice today.  I followed the protocol for HealthForce’s Healing Cleanse Level 3 (advanced cleanse).

Weight Loss

I am back at 172 pounds.  I have lost 10 pounds since starting the cleanse (starting weight was 182.4).

Deep Cleansing

As I said, my colon hydrotherapy session was extremely successful.  The therapist was also astounded at how much old toxic waste was removed from my body.  I felt great before, but even better following the colonic.  The therapist gave me a parasite test, and to my surprise, I tested positive.  I also tested that my body is high in heavy metals.  I am thankful to be following the HealthForce Healing Cleanse protocol, because it includes a parasite and heavy metal cleanse.  There is a chance I tested high because I am cleansing and the parasites/ heavy metals are in my system.  But also, part of me wondered how accurate these tests are…is anyone familiar?  The scale was definitely off, reporting that I have 25% body fat on my body.  I find this hard to believe, because I am so lean now.  Also, the same scale said my weight was higher than it actually is.  The other scale in the office had me 5 pounds less (the therapist admitted that the scale reports higher weight for some reason).  Naturally, this raised some concern/ questions on how accurate her equipment was.  Still, there was no denying her colon therapy equipment was phenomenal and she was an incredible hydrotherapist.  Her name is Mary, and she is very warm and makes you feel extremely comfortable.  Her business is new, so if you are in Los Angeles, I highly recommend checking her out.  The facility is brand new, extremely clean, and she needs more clients.  She has top ratings on Yelp.  I don’t get a commission, I just want to see her succeed, so please support Mary’s business.
Here is the link:
Colon Rollin’s Website

I was thinking of breaking the cleanse at 21 days, meaning this Saturday, but since I may have parasites and more heavy metals, I am going to break it next Monday so I can finish Dr. Jameth Sheridan’s HealthForce Healing Cleanse Level 3 Protocol  For a while, I was thinking my body should take care of itself, so why should I need herbs?  As it turns out, my body may be nowhere near clean, so I want the help of the supplements.

I’ll have more for you tomorrow.

by Steve Prussack
Host of Raw Vegan Radio

I didn’t experience any detox or cleansing symptoms today.  My energy was high throughout the day, and I felt great.  I was able to complete my work schedule without difficulty, but had less time to make my juices.

Therefore, I cut back on one quart of juice today.  I don’t think it made much of difference, because I drank a lot of water instead.  I have been reading a lot lately about the benefits of water fasting.  I have never tried a prolonged water fast, but might aspire to that at some point in 2012.

Juices of the Day

1.  Carrot/ Apple/ Beet/ Ginger
2.  Pineapple/ Red Grapes/ Ginger/ Coconut
3.  Beet/ Kale/ Celery/ Carrot

I drank 3 quarts of Juice today.  I followed the protocol for HealthForce’s Healing Cleanse Level 2, since I had such a hard time detoxing all through last evening (I have too much work to do during the day to keep running to the restroom).

Weight Loss

I actually gained a pound.  I weighed 174 today.  I have lost 9 pounds since starting the cleanse (starting weight was 182.4).

Spirit of the Night

I had a question on my Facebook page from Maria.  She asked:  

Hi Steve,I would like to know what kind of spiritual lessons you have been
learning from the juce fast. I would really like to know. Thank you. Marilee

Thank you for asking Marilee.  Spiritual growth has been a big part of this cleanse.  I feel more connect to the universe than ever before.  I have better insight into my life, the path I have taken, and where I (we) are going (as a species).  I know that 2012 will be a very special year of global transformation, and I am excited about the possibilities.

As far as growth, I feel I am working things out in my dream state.  The universe/ source/ god (whatever you use to talk about the almighty force of life and love) has been working on me while I sleep.  I have vivid dreams.  It feels like I am living another life when I close my eyes at night.  My dreams are elaborate, and filled with messages.  If my work load wasn’t so crazy right now, I would be writing these dreams down.  I know that there is some profound healing going on when I enter the dream state.

The days aren’t filled with as much spiritual growth.  While I would love to meditate and get in tune with my inner being (and outer universe), I am just too busy working on projects to take a break.

Take the Long Way Home

I was short on juices today because of my busy life, although I think this is for the best as I wind down the cleanse.  My body is telling me to drink a bit less juice and more water so I can heal deeper.  That was why I mentioned I want to try a water cleanse.  I feel we can heal our bodies/ spirits quicker with a prolonged water fast (I would go to a facility for a supervised event, and do not recommend this type of program at home).

Thank you for tuning in to this blog.  The days are winding down, because I am finishing on Day 23.  Therefore, I will take a break from blogging for now, and report back how I do with breaking the fast as well as the days that follow.  But stay tuned..I am going to release a show (hopefully tomorrow) where I talk about this journey with special guest host Cory Churko.

Much love to you.

by Steve Prussack
Host of Raw Vegan Radio

Today was by far the most intense day of deep cleansing on this journey so far.  So many incredible things have been happening inside my body and it is has been difficult.  Surprisingly, my energy was great.  I was able to put in a full work day, go to the gym, and do some chores around the house.  There was one major detox reaction, unlike anything I have ever experienced in my life!

I was suddenly having difficult swallowing.  It felt like there was something in my throat.  The sensation was like sawdust.  I drank water, trying to get down whatever was irritating me  When I finished, I noticed a large sore in the back of my mouth, just before my esophagus.  My tongue kept moving to feel it.  It sort of felt like one of those canker or cold sores you might get on your lip (only bigger).  It was extremely uncomfortable and unexpected.  Within a few minutes, I had another deep cleansing reaction and my body let go of some serious toxins.  Right after this, the sore in my mouth was completely gone!  This was really strange.  I am not sure what was released here, but it must’ve been something deep within my body.  Some toxins I was holding on to for a long time.  I am shocked at how much body let go of today.

Juices of the Day

1.  Carrot/ Apple/ Beet/ Ginger
2.  Pineapple/ Red Grapes/ Ginger
3.  Apple/ Carrot/ Celery/ Aloe Vera
4.  Celery/ Kale/ Spinach/ Cucumber

I drank 1 Gallon of Juice today.  I followed the protocol for day one of HealthForce’s Healing Cleanse Level 3 (considered the most hardcore and intense protocol available.  I will post the protocol below.

Weight Loss

I continue to weigh 172, 10 lbs less than when I started this journey.  I am hoping to drop to around 168 by Sunday.  That would be my ideal weight at this time.

Be Careful What You Wish For

I can’t complain about the deep cleansing my body is doing right now.  My intention was to “amp up” the cleanse and I got just what I wanted.  Sometimes I forget (after being on such a gentle juice feast) what it feels like to be in a healing crises for the majority of the day.  The hardest part was doing my work while struggling through this process.  Like I said, my energy was fine (surprisingly) but it has hit me now.  I really didn’t have the energy to blog tonight but couldn’t wait to share about the strange tongue incident.  Has anyone experienced anything like this before?  Please share.

Have a look at the Protocol for the Healing Cleanse I have incorporated into the Juice Feast (see below).  I keep telling myself only 5 more days to go!  I am really looking forward to Monday and starting to consume foods again.  I am hoping to find a fresh organic mango to bite into on that very day.