CONTENTS

Acknowledgments

Foreword by Brian R. Clement, PhD, NMD, LNC

Foreword by Brian M. Connolly

Introduction: Healing Diabetes Is a Shift in Consciousness

CHAPTER 1
Diabetes Pandemic: World, Nations and Cultures, Cities

The World

Nations and Cultures

Cities

CHAPTER 2
Diabetic Lifestyle Habits and Risk Factors

Inactivity

Television Programming

Overweight and Obesity

Dairy Consumption

High Blood Cholesterol

High-Stress Lifestyle and Hypertension

Candida

Depression

Metabolic Syndrome (Syndrome X)

Toxicity of Heavy Metals and Drinking Water

Vaccinations and Increased Juvenile Diabetes Rates

Coffee and Caffeinated Beverages

Thank You for Not Smoking

Diabetes as an Accelerated Aging Reality

Genetics

Type-2 Diabetes Cometh

Diabetes in Children

Understanding Insulin Resistance

Gestational Diabetes

Alzheimer’s Associated Diabetes

Cancer Associations

Chapter 2 Summary

CHAPTER 3
A Comprehensive Theory of Diabetes

Cooked Animal Fats and Trans-Fatty Acids

Blood Glucose Levels

Glycemic Index and Insulin Index

Satiety Index

Glycation

Oxidative Stress

Fasting Blood Sugar: Under 85

Dietary Fat and Diabetes

Type-1 Diabetes (IDDM)

Type-2 Diabetes (NIDDM)

Chronic Complications

Subtle Insulin Physiology

Hormone Disruption

Living Enzymes

Proteolytic Enzymes

A Unifying Theoretical Approach to Healing Diabetes

Calories with Purpose

The Seven Stages of Disease

Chapter 3 Summary

CHAPTER 4
The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program

Phytonutrients

Anti-Aging: Caloric Restriction and Resveratrol

Explanation of the Data

Eleven Success Stories

Foods, Juices, Herbs, Vitamins, and Minerals—An Eloquent Healing Message

Excitotoxins

General Anti-Diabetogenic Diet

Particular Anti-Diabetogenic Foods

Sea Vegetables

Algaes

Sweeteners

Vitamins

Bioflavonoids

Essential Fatty Acids

Amino Acids

Minerals

Herbal and Natural Teas

Herbs

Additional Supplements from the Program

Lifestyle Habits

Chapter 4 Summary

CHAPTER 5
Happy Continuation: Living in the Culture of Life and Juice Feasting

Sustainable Diet, or a Fad?

Moderation Kills!

Inner Revolution

Juice Feasting

Pushing the Reset Button

Four Aims of Juice Feasting—Cleanse, Rebuild, Rehydrate, Alkalize

Juice Feasting Timeline and Daily Schedule

Juice Recipes

Role Models Thriving on a Plant-Source-Only, Live-Food Diet

Further Support

Realizing Our True Potential

CHAPTER 6
Culture of Life Cuisine

Four Means to Get Your Greens

The Culture of Life Anti-Diabetogenic Diet: Rainbow Green World Cuisine

Know Your Ingredients

Food Preparation Equipment

Miscellaneous Tips

Basic Daily Menu Flow on the Rainbow Green World Cuisine

Entrees

Salads

Dressings

Soups

Crackers and Breads

Green Smoothies

Breakfast Grains

Seed and Nut Mylks

Seed and Nut Cheezes

Desserts

Grain Cooking

Bean and Legume Cooking

Summarizing Thoughts

APPENDIX 1
About the Tree of Life

A Beacon of Light for the Culture of Life

Our Programs

Culture of Life Retreats and Workshops

Support Connections for Wellness

APPENDIX 2
The Tree of Life at the Dead Sea

Program Highlights

APPENDIX 3
Continuing Education Opportunities and Resources

Glossary

About the Author

About the Research Assistant

Notes