10 Things I’ve Learned Traveling Around the World | Frederic Patenaude Raw Foods Diet

Photo by Frederic Patenaude

Interesting article by a raw food educator, Frederic Patenaude.

Some of his observations include that people eat a lot "junk" food pretty much everywhere and in many countries "health consciousness" is still a strange idea.
Check it out here.

Beautiful Stills from BBC Earth's "Human Planet"

Timothy Allen, Central Highlands, Papua New Guinea

Breathtaking slide show of photographer Timothy Allen's favorite still shots from his work on the BBC Earth's show Human Planet
View the slide show with Tim's fascinating commentary here.

A Magical West Africa and South Africa Musical Collaboration

Last night I went to a great performance with one of my favorite African artists, Habib Koite.  The concert was a beautiful intra-African collaboration and melding of West African and South African talents.  Featuring the guitar stylings of both Habib and Afel Boucom from Mali and Oliver Mtukudzi of Zimbabwe, the show was a rare treat.  Tuku, Wassoulou and Tuareg sounds and rhythms were played by a musical group that included both the N'Goni (Malian guitar predecessor) and M'Bira (thumb piano).  Take a listen to parts of two songs above.

Free "Healthy 4 Life" Traditional Nutrition E-Book

The Weston Price Foundation is offering a free e-book of "Healthy 4 Life" - a book containing a summary of their basic nutritional philosophy, as well as many traditional recipes.
Download it here
Via the great Nourishing Gourmet site.
More about Weston Price here

"Health Doesn't Come Through a Needle"

Please take a moment to read this brief compelling article by Dr. Sheri Tenpenny. It's a very well stated explanation of a health concept whose time is long overdue.
Read it here

" I love Music...And I Want to Make People Dance"

The above spoken by DJ Frank Gossner of the Voodoo Funk blog in the soon to be completed documentary, "Take Me Away Fast", "a film about a DJ who journeys throughout West Africa to discover rare, vinyl recordings of Afro-beat and Afro-funk music."   Frank is a true cultural preservationist; saving a part of these cultures (the film chronicles Ghana, Benin and Togo) that might otherwise be lost forever, as the vinyl is often destroyed or forgotten about.


Through  his blog found out that I could pledge money to help get the film completed by going to the Kickstarter sight of filmaker Leigh Iacobucci.  I couldn't give much but I hope it helps get this film finished.  Looks like it will be a great!
Help Leigh with the completion of the documentary with a pledge even as small as a $1 here.

Getting Away from the Culture of Consumerism in a Third-World Country

Great relevant post from the Get Rich Slowly blog about one family's positive experience moving to Papua New Guinea.
Read it here:

"Reader Story: How Moving to a Developing Nation Improved Our Financial Situation"

Healing Power of Rhythm and the Voice

Last weekend I had the pleasure of drumming for a yoga and chakra balancing workshop at my sister's yoga studio (Mystic Yoga Shala).  Instructor Jim Conlan led students through a series of chants in coordination with various rhythms and yoga postures.  My sister and I played along with a cd by famed percussionist Glen Velez comprised of 7 different rhythms that are believed to stimulate and balance the 7 chakra energy centers of the body.
I wasn't able to chant while playing the rhythms, but the concentration it took to play them was a meditation in itself and put me in a yogic state I haven't experienced in a long time while drumming.  I hope to do much more of this kind of drumming in 2011!

Start the New Year Off With Supreme Nutrients for Your Body

Had to do a new year's re-up of the Boku line of superfood, protein powders and more.
 My family and I have been making smoothies from both the superfood powder and brown rice protein powder for the past year and a half now and I can at least say that my husband and I both notice an increase in our energy and an overall general feeling of being healthier.  As far as my 6 year old goes, he probably doesn't notice anything different, but I feel confident that he's getting important nutrients that will offset the dominance of pizza and cake in his diet.  Oh yeah, and did I say that it tastes really good too?  (This comes from a major sweetaholic.)
Take a gander at the stellar line up of ingredients(pictured above) in their Super Food powder.........nuff said.  The best of the best for your body.
Not listed, raw brown rice protein powder boasts a full spectrum of amino acids and "26 grams of highly bio-available protein".
You can order Boku products here.

The Local Physical and Spiritual Healing Supplies Shop in Senegal

Pictured above, a woman in the market of  M'Bour, Senegal (small city 1 hour south of the capital) sells a cornucopia of medicines and herbal aids; from chew sticks of many varieties to the popular "Viagra"-like kola nut.  Perusing her table, you can also find many provisions of the local marabouts (religious healers), like goat horns, Guinea feathers, cowry shells, and various incenses, used for sacrifices and other spiritual purification.
Very different then going to your nearby CVS or Rite-Aid pharmacy.
The top photo, taken on our visit to Senegal earlier this year, shows my husband and bewildered-looking son. .

The Wisdom of Africa Available At GyeNyame Online Holistic Health Store

My friend Bola Jacobs, originally from Nigeria has been selling wild-crafted balms, bitters oils and other cosmetic and health aids to stores in the New York area for years now and not long ago he opened an online shop to share the medicinal wisdom of Africa.
Products in the GyeNyame shop include Black Seed Bitters which have been used in Nigeria as an important detoxification and  digestive aid, Bullamatardi Tonic -  a natural "Viagra" of sorts that contains maca, black seeds and other herbs and Anokye balm - a product that touts healing everything from hemorrhoids to asthma.
The main ingredient in most of their products is an extract of the Nigella Sativa plant - also known as Black Seed or Black Cumin.  The oil of Nigella Sativa has been used for thousands of years for well-being throughout the Middle East, Asia and Africa and  has even been said to have been found in King Tutankhamen's tomb.
Read more about its many benefits here
Visit the GyeNyame holistic heath store here.

Suzanne Somers "Breakthrough" Cinema Event 11/4 and 11/9

One of the companies I manage financials for(Cinema Events) is putting on a one time event in theaters of Suzanne Somers lecturing on the contents of her well-researched anti-aging and cancer-prevention "how-to", BREAKTHROUGH, Eight Steps to Wellness.
I read the book recently and found it to be right up my alley.  She interviews 8 cutting edge doctors and topics range from the dangers of vaccines and fluoride to the importance of hormonal balance for both men and women.

Here's the announcement from company with links to previews and theater details;

I’d like to take a minute of your time to promote our newest Cinema Event – the Suzanne Somers’ BREAKTHROUGH Tour.

Our team has worked arduously for months bringing this event to the big screen! 

Please give your support to Cinema Events and come out November 4^th or November 9^th.

This event is a must-see for men and women alike, Suzanne Somers’ BREAKTHROUGH Tour provides aninformative and engaging discussion about how she educated herself and took control of her health.  Moviegoers will learn how Suzanne tackles difficult life experiences; including cancer, aging and menopause, and the daily steps she takes to stay ageless and vital in a toxic world.  Suzanne also explains how men can maintain their vigor, libido, energy, and lust for life. 

Come learn more about:

- Advanced Anti-Aging Techniques

- Cutting-Edge Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BRHT)

- Alternative Cancer Treatments

To see if the Suzanne Somers’ BREAKTHROUGH Tour is playing at a theater near you - please visit:

http://www.screenvision.com/s/showing/SuzanneSomers/

For more information, trailers & previews - please visit:

http://www.suzannesomers.com/breakthrough-tour/

For more information about Cinema Events LLC - please visit:

http://www.cinemaevents.org/

*** Our November 9^th exhibition may not be available at all locations ***

Be sure to confirm early & secure tickets as not to miss this event; it is an exclusive & limited run!!

Many thanks in advance,

Megan