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Ovarian Cysts In December 2008 I went to the gynecologist and had a sonogram done to look at my ovaries. I was told that I had large ovarian cysts on both of my ovaries and that I could be put on hormones (birth control pills), or just deal with the pain. I had heard awful stories about cysts bursting and I knew that I did not want to go through that. I also knew that there was no way I was going to go on the pill. My doctor told me to come back in 3 months to look at the cysts again. I followed Brenda's protocol for healing fibroids, endometriosis, tumors, and cysts for 2 months straight. I was a little worried that I would see little improvement because I heard that the protocol should be followed for 6 months for better results. I have always had to take pain relievers or aspirin every couple of hours for the first few days of my period due to very painful cramps. This was the first time in my life that I did not have to take anything. I knew it had to be the ovarian herbs I was taking and the raw food diet. When I went back to the doctor in March 2009, my sonogram showed that I didn't have a single cyst. I couldn't believe that the protocol for healing worked in only 2 months! My doctor wasn't the least bit interested in what I had done, which shocked me as well. I feel great and I certainly have no pain coming from my ovaries thanks to Brenda!
-Eileen, 27 years old, Brooklyn, NY
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and Hemochromatosis My adventure to the Living Foods institute is one I never imagined myself taking. At the age of twenty two I was very much a non healthy eater, in fact I was a true junk food addict. I had no desire to eat healthy much less learn about taking care of my body. However in the Spring of 2007 at 22 yrs old I was diagnosed with Non Hodgkin lymphoma and a rare genetic blood disorder called Hemochromatosis.(too much iron in the blood) I was floored and over whelmed. By the middle of the summer the cancer has spread into stage 2. I was extremely sick and under the advice of doctors decided to try chemotherapy. By the second round into it it was very clear that the procedure was not working. In fact the cancer only began to get worse. On top of that any medicine for the cancer made the blood disorder worse and vise versa. I didn't know what to do. Then towards the end of summer of 07 my best friend stumbled upon an article talking about the living foods institute and that Brenda Cobb would be coming to our town to give a seminar. After going and taking in all the information and talking with Brenda, I decided that I would give it a try. My best friend Apryl and I were set to attend the ten day course in the Oct, however due to my health getting worse I had to prolong it until the Jan class of 08. When we arrived I was in the final stage of stage 3 cancer, I was very sick and weak. The first few days of detoxing were tough, I had so many toxins in my body that were needing out but by the fifth day I woke up with energy that i hadn't experienced in over a year. I learned how to take care of my body, why its important to eat healthy and how to prepare the right food.I was able to work on some emotional issues with Jane and the other wonderful therapies offered from Brenda and her staff, By the end of the ten days I felt great and was actually excited about the new healthy life style. I left the center with more energy and clarity and a refreshed sense of life. Three days after leaving the center I went to the doctor for a full check up to see where the cancer was at. After doing the tests over and over the doctors discovered that there was NOT one trace of Cancer or blood disorder in my whole entire body. I am completely healed! I am so thankful that God sent Brenda and her center my way, it was a truly AMAZING experience and most wonderful life style change I have ever experienced.
- Bridgett Bryant Chattanooga, Tennessee
I’ve been on the path to a healthy lifestyle for almost 50 years. I just recently learned the value of eating all-raw and this class has made it possible for me to choose all-raw as a way to eat. Thanks, Brenda, for your gift to us. I have referred a person said to be terminal by the doctors. Now we know we have alternatives for healing diseases.
- Janice Tate Gresham
The Raw and Living Foods classes transformed and re-ignited my life with great joy! I know that God will continue to bless you, Brenda and Rich, and assist you to serve so many others. It has motivated me to open a place like this so that I may serve others and keep this chain of love and action going!
- Rossee
You step into a completely different realm when you enter this center. Thank you for allowing me to escape into a new part of my world and teaching me to hold onto it! This course has meant more about spirit and love to me than food. I saw first-hand the power of God in us, especially in a group of people where each and every member has the same focus. We can move mountains with enough positive thinking and energy. I learned what a beautiful spirit Brenda is, and how important it is to extend my love to people all around me. This class has taught me the power of love and the power that Living Foods has on my physical, spiritual and emotional being. Thank you so much, Brenda, for you dedication to healing people in body, mind and spirit, and thank you for blessing me with your knowledge. Your center will prosper and continue on forever, especially in spirit. This center has changed my life! I love you. God Bless You.
- Andrea Alvanos
I came to the institute to get more information on this healthy lifestyle only to be able to pass this information on to some of my clients. I ended up making a lifestyle choice for myself. I had no idea how complacent I had become about my energy levels, until I woke up on the ninth day and felt fabulous. I had become very used to the lack of energy, the little aches and pains, the upset stomach and headaches. I had no idea how bad it had become. Now I’m hooked on feeling good. Another surprise was discovering why I was hungry all the time: My body was not getting enough nutrition. Now I’m eating less and am very satisfied. I can’t believe how easy the food preparation is. This is the first food lifestyle I have found that is easy because my body is giving me 100% support. Good friends, good food and a very happy body!
- Dr. Peggi Hayett Ph.D. DCH
This Living Foods Class is wonderful! My purpose for taking this Living Foods training program was to gain knowledge and to learn how to prepare more healthy meals. I received more than I anticipated. Brenda has packed so much USEFUL information into these 10 days. I have six years of college education and can truthfully say this is one of the BEST, most practical, useful classes I’ve ever had. This lifestyle program is about total health, not just food. Spirituality, physical fitness, etc, are also emphasized. Last, but not least, I have enjoyed the participants in the class and have learned so much from them. And Brenda, you are a wonderful role model. Keep up the good work!
- P.T
I came here primarily to learn, in order to help my mother, who is very seriously ill with cancer. After reading Brenda’s story and her own healing through the living foods diet, I felt I could learn to follow this diet for my mother. Surprisingly, what I learned was a new way of life for myself and my family. "Thank you, thank you, thank you, Brenda Cobb" seems inappropriate for all the benefits I learned about food, myself, and other beautiful, loving people. The 10-day course on Living Foods changed my life. As I continue on my spiritual journey this was an "incredible piece" to add for my own enlightenment and for my own personal life work. God bless you Brenda & Rich. Whatever I can do to support you, I will. "Om Shanti"
- Sharon Zukauckas
This class has been a life-transforming experience for me. I began the class tired, overwhelmed and not very hopeful about my health, having been just diagnosed with uterine and breast fibroid tumors. Today, upon completion of this class, I feel certain that with the help of the most high God, and the knowledge and training I’ve received in this class, I will dissolve these tumors into the nothingness from whence they came. This class has not only improved my life physically, it has helped me to grow spiritually as well. I feel more in tune with my spirit and more empowered in making my healing a reality. I can’t say enough about my classmates. They are all wonderful. I am a better person because of my experience with them. This class has meant the world to me. I feel so much better, and I’ve learned a lot about food and its relationship to my body. I learned that live food keeps you alive, and that I must use what I have learned, and extend the gift of my knowledge to others. I thank Brenda for being an inspiration to me. She was always kind, patient and, most of all, full of energy.
- Ida Wilson
This 10-day training in Living Foods has been a most unique experience for me. We have learned the how and why of this lifestyle and much more – a philosophy of life, the importance of a positive attitude and God’s influence and presence in our lives. I thank God every day that I followed my instincts to do this, because I have learned so much more than just how to prepare the Living Foods diet.
- D.M.
For several years I have been trying to simplify my life. This way of life is not only simpler, it is healthier and better for the earth. My mind, my body, and my spirit tell me this is the best way to eat. I believe this way of eating will not only help me live longer; it will allow me to enjoy life until the very end.
- Karen Brooks.
This class has definitely been an inspiration to me. For so long I have been searching and seeking for a redemption of my mind and body. I’ve been on fasts and cleanses and nothing truly satisfied my heart. Finding this healthy lifestyle has introduced me to a brand new way of life that has been around since ancient times. Gradually I have been leading up to an all raw diet, so this program was the light and learning I needed. All I feel is love, for myself, for my family, for the people who I may have felt wronged me, and for the world. Many times people have a tendency to view the world as stagnant and wrong, yet when people decide to change their lifestyle to Living Foods, all they see is life. All I see is life and living, so I know I will live to be infinite. I definitely must give thanks to the Most High who has guided and protected me thus far. Peace and Blessings
- Aliyah Frazier.
What the Living Foods class has done for me:
1. Helped me to focus on food as nutrition, not just for taste.
2. Given me energy, while eating healthier.
3. Educated me in recipes that use "live" foods.
4. Allowed me to meet lots of nice folks who are interested in learning a way to improve their health and enhance their lives.
5. Encouraged me to buy a Vita-Mix which I have thought of getting for awhile.
6. Given me something to say while on the program "Today is my salad day!" (Thanks to Ed Bradley, one of the former students who came back to class to assist Brenda).
7. A new mantra "Just Get Over It" (thanks to Brenda Cobb)
8. Allowed me to think of wheatgrass as something more than a pretty decoration.
In order to continue for 10 more days I’m "pretending" I have cancer so that I can stay on target. A friend of mine said, "If I had cancer I would do the program." I say, "Why wait?"
- Mary Jo Strickland
My profession as a psychiatric nurse has made me interested in what foods make me feel better and contribute to mental health. Neurotransmitters rely on good brain chemistry and this means use of proteins. This class has shown me the "ultimate utilization" of foods to reach that goal! I’ve always believed food heals, and God set the plan in motion. Can’t thank you enough for bringing this program to Atlanta. I have lost 10 pounds in 10 days. My God continue to heal and bless you.
- Carolyn
What has this meant to me? Well, it was like a breath of fresh air. I have been "raw" for six months but have been looking for a family here in my hometown! Praise the Lord! Brenda’s testimony at Life Grocery was so inspiring. When I started the class I thought I already knew it all! But what I learned was that people need love and nutrition. We need to be taught how to spread the word. This class inspired and trained me how to express myself to others about this healthy lifestyle. God bless you Brenda and Richard.
- Jennifer Jackson
What I have learned from class.
1. How to eat the proper foods to heal me and make me feel great!
2. I have learned how to prepare them to be delicious as well as nutritious.
3. I have learned to clean my colon.
4. I have lost 19 pounds during the 10-day class.
5. I have met and made friends with many loving and kind and considerate souls!
- Hiawatha Eason
Diabetes, Kidney Failure, Kidney Transplant, Obesity, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol My name is Randy, and I am writing this living testimonial article, of the experience I have adopting the living foods life style. I am a 62 year old Electrical/Mechanical Engineer. I ran a very successful business from 1974 to 1981. My business, as construction contractor, was worth well over 3.5 million dollars. In January 1981, I was forced file chapter 11 bankruptcy, for none payment of contracts. My chapter 11 was later converted to chapter 7 by one of my debtors who owe me over $10,000.00. I hired one of the largest Law firms in Atlanta, to represent me, with a $45,000.00 lien on my home, which couldn’t help me with reorganization plan, but was able to collect on the lien. You know how I felt then, “Very, Very upset”. April 22nd. 1981, I had a head on collision with dump truck and my Cadillac, which totaled the car with me in it. Three days later, after frequent urination, the doctor diagnoses me, as a diabetic. Let the treatments begin. No pills, no diets, or doctors could stop the culprit. “See the results”.
I have been a diabetic for over 20 years. 1984, I was put on insulin. I have taken as much as 110 units a day within the first nine-month. Doctors will not agree that too much insulin was administrated, which causes my kidney damages.
1986, I was told I have kidney failure, of which I was put on dialysis in 1995, and 1997 I received a kidney transplant. At one time, I took up to 28 pills a day, at a cost of over $2,500.00 per month. “Poor people cannot afford to be sick”.
Just imagine if you have no insurance and have to maintain a kidney transplant? Dialysis cost over $400.00 per day, transplant cost $140,000.00, pills cost over $2,500.00 per month, total over $540,000.00 over a 6 years period. Think about that. Ever since I had my kidney transplant, my blood sugar averages about 200 to150 daily. Always fluctuating. On May 3rd I attended a seminar at Living Food Institute, and I was convinced that’s the way to go. From May first to may 5th, my blood sugar runs between 194 and 148. I have been taking 75 units of insulin each day. Monday may 5th, I started the class. That day my blood sugar average 108. I took 75 units of insulin that morning. Day 2 I took 30 units of insulin, that day my blood sugar average 51. Day 3 I took 20 units of insulin, that day my blood sugar average 87. Can you see what Living Foods Institute can do for you?
Day 4 I took 10 units of insulin, my blood sugar average 50. Day 5 I took 10 units of insulin, my blood sugar average 96. Day 6 I took 10 units of insulin, my blood sugar average 99. Day 7 I took 10 units of insulin, my blood sugar average 142. Day 8 I took 15 units of insulin, my blood sugar average 96. In 7 days Living Foods has cut my insulin intake by over 62%. Is this a MIRACLE or what?
I am now insulin free and have been since completing the 10-Day Course in May 2003.
LIVING FOODS not only heal you Nutritionally, but there are positive and spiritual healing as well. If you suffer from diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney failure, cancer, impotence, chronic pains and all other illnesses, consult LIVING FOODS Institutes. I can testify to that. This was my condition and testimony during my 10 days with the Living Foods Life Style. Before I adopted the living foods life style, I could only walk 100 feet the doctors told me I needed a hip replacement, I couldn’t make a fist because of arthritis in my arms and fingers, I couldn’t lay on my back because I couldn’t breath, I kept a steady head cold, I could carry 8 lbs. 20 feet, to be honest, I had just about two weeks to live. Now, ninety days later, I have walked 6 miles, lift 60 lbs. 30 times repetition. I lose 40 lbs. no more colds, no more arthritis, and no more hip pains. I believe I am a very normal person now, except for muscle strength. Thanks to Raw and Living Foods Institute. May God bless Brenda Cobb, the Miracle Lady! Let keeps praying for her and her staff. You know that Living Foods Institute not only will heal you by changing your eating habits, but heal you physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally.
NOTE: Race, color, religion, life style or gender, rich or poor, no one is turned away. “I KNOW BECAUSE I’VE BEEN THERE”. Visit one of the free seminars, and meet BRENDA COBB, the founder. I will be happy to meet with you, to tell you my story personally. Thank you and GOD bless you.
—Signed RANSFORD (RANDY) M. HYMAN. Sr. 8/30/2003
Arthritis This living foods experience introduction has been a turning point in my life journey to a healthier, happier, more energetic, beautiful me!! This is a big transition for me. I have been in a health foods store only a few times (these people are a little weird, I thought). Me, do organic?? Why??
But I have been slowly changing my attitude. My doctor has told me to give up meats to help my arthritis. I have not liked reading all the additives and chemicals listed on all the food I have been eating. As a scientist I know these can’t be good for me. But what could I do? Now I know – it's Brenda Cobb's healthy lifestyle.
This also appeals to the “control freak” part of me. I was so excited about started by first batch of rejuvelac. I was preparing fresh, non-contaminated food for me!! I was trying to eat a McDonald’s chicken nugget two weeks ago and could hardly get it down. Now I know my body was telling me – no more junk!
I have also been energized and healed by all the positive energy and agape love at the center. Powerful stuff! What a blessing! I thank you and bless you.
—Susan Tilghman-Dunwoody, GA
Better Sleep This is one of the most positive things I have done in my life. This program energizes you, makes you sleep better, calms your nervous system. This program has brought up things I have read but have forgotten – how negativity can destroy your body and mind and only you can take care of yourself, and you are important enough to do so. Brenda, I commend you on your strength. This was a tough class. There are a lot of toxic livers out there. You handled yourself magnificently. I wrote you a letter but did not give it to you because I did not want you to think I was crazy, but I had a dream that a lady (it had to be you) came up to me and grabbed my hands and looked so intently in my eyes. Those eyes went through my soul. I had to close mine they were so intense. Then she laid or floated on top of me and took all this bad stuff away from me. I was afraid it was going to hurt her, but she was smiling and radiant. You could see the energy, like a bright light moving around us. That was a big experience. Thank you.
—Charlotte Wilson-Tucker,GA
Detoxification The 10-Day Class in Living Foods introduced me to a whole new way to look at health; what health is, how to regain it, build it, and preserve it. I learned a lot about cleansing, detoxifying and rebuilding the body with live, enzyme rich roods. This was a new concept to me, but I have learned so much about foods, the purpose of food, the effects of foods, and the preparation of food so that it has much more energy. This energy energizes my body.
When I began to detoxify, I began to have more awareness of the energy of food and the effect it has on my body as well as how my body feels when I put a particular food into it. I experienced a change in my level of energy from morning ‘til late at night when it is time to rest. I felt like I had more energy at all times. I felt more vibrant and joyful, more present and clear.
I felt supported, encouraged, hopeful, joyful and elated to be sticking with the program. I am glad that the center is here for us to come back to, so that we may continue to learn and get support in making a change in lifestyle.
—Marie Dahle-Chamblee, GA
Physical, Mental & Spiritual Growth I really cannot describe in words how much the Ten Day Training Course has meant to me because I am in awe! These ten days have been such an awesome experience to me. I have met so many wonderful people and everyone has been open and receptive. The love and hugs were so genuine. All of the students presented so much love – most (and best of all) we worked so well together as a team.
You know, God is all-powerful and awesome. He brings people to places and surroundings that are meant to be positive and fulfilling. I truly believe that God brought me into this arena to help me to grow more physically, mentally and spiritually. Health has played such an important part in my life, and the Living Foods Institute and its lifestyle has pointed me to the direction that I will be in for the rest of my life!
Lastly, how can I forget the person who is responsible for all of this? I don’t. Brenda Cobb is the most sincere, compassionate person that I have met. Without her vision I believe that Ann Wigmore’s legacy cannot continue to go on. There are many, many people in the world who are sick physically and spiritually. I believe in my heart that if one could open up and take the first steps, this institute would help so many in getting into a positive lifestyle.
I want to thank all of the “staff” who showed so much love, especially Reed! Reed you are quite awesome. I love you, too. Thank-you, Brenda. May God continue to bless and anoint your efforts.
—Patricia Pearson-Lithonia, GA
This course has been another step on my spiritual journey – a journey of oneness, of wholeness, of love, through the open hearts of Brenda Reed, and Joanne. I have learned how to restore and insure vibrant health to the body through preparing raw and living foods given to us in such abundance by the most generous creator.
I will eat and live with gratitude for the vital force alive in me through these exquisite works of nature. I have learned to care for my skin, teeth, and hair in a natural way, and I feel empowered that I no longer must depend on other companies to provide for me.
I have learned more about the reality of opening up to all I am destined to be, fulfilling my purpose for this life. But mostly, I have experienced love, through the eyes, smiles and hugs of everyone. We all have come from so many different places to gather together in this safe space to heal, to grow, to love, and to support one another.
From here we go outward to heal, to grow, to love, to support our families, friends, acquaintances, and our beautiful mother earth. Brenda Cobb has created a sanctuary, a place of light, and for her, I am truly grateful. Thank you God for Brenda, Reed, Joanne, and everyone.
—Sallie Worley-Atlanta, GA
Through this class, I experience my heart opening up…to new possibilities, to kinder acceptance of myself, to the profound wonder and sacredness of my life that seemed more routine lately. I truthfully came to class with several vague goals – one being related to my interest in working with “patients” and their families who have been given a serious diagnosis via my “new” marriage and family therapy license. Now I know that my own life is changing in unexpected and blessed ways, and my work (official) may or may not be in this area. It doesn’t matter as much now.
I know that my intuition will be clearer because of the already lighter way I do feel; in prayerfully and intentionally finding a job I am meant to find. In other words, the emotional and spiritual component facilitated by Reed and led by Brenda…supported by the loving and insightful classmates and a new way of nourishing and cleansing my body, have been profound. Also, I am thrilled to be free of my dependency upon coffee and so many foods and drinks that kept me hostage. At times I felt powerless over their control and felt badly about my lack of conviction. I loved the experience and am grateful for this new beginning. Thank you!
—SH-Atlanta, GA
Following my intuitive, I knew I needed a vehicle to raise my physical and spiritual life to a more conscious level. I also knew that something which could offer not only a change in eating but one that I could feed my body on a more sacred level and at the same time honor my spiritual life was needed. I have found this through Brenda Cobb's healthy lifestyle course. Not only am I grateful for the Living Foods Institute, Brenda and other committed employees, I am thankful for the new friends and support from other students. An awesome experience!!
—Darlene Ruesink-Marietta, GA
Weight Loss & More I am very grateful for being able to receive all this information on Living Foods to heal all aspects of my being. Also, I should add, informative on emotional aspects of our healing.
I am grateful to you Brenda, for making all of this available to us. Your dedication and clarity in presenting this with love and humor has been wonderful and so helpful in understanding all this information. You were willing to answer all questions. The abundance of food, rejuvelac and wheat grass to us, plus the food to take home was very appreciated by myself and I feel all of us.
I feel this training you have given could help so many lives if more were open to it. We have (myself) to decide to have the courage and dedication to do this, to change our lives and those around us, which also goes out to others.
The manual you have given us is so complete, it is amazing. You have seemingly coved every aspect. I’m sure it has taken many hours of research and study to compile this.
It has been a wonderful experience. I can feel the difference in my body and emotions. I feel clearer in my mind, and more peaceful in my emotions. A flat stomach is so wonderful! I’m so grateful for that. Never knowing after eating which skirt or pants I could get into, with my stomach “blowing up”. I finally just used everything with elastic in the waist. Now I’m putting on pants with zippers. I’m in awe of this.
Thank you for your love, your humor and all this information you have made available to us. Watching your staff and workers everyday has been inspiring to me. They work so quietly, quickly and totally focused, with seemingly endless energy and humor, and also not to forget the love they send out – you can feel it.
This has been truly an inspiring experience and I am so grateful that I decide to do this for myself. Hopefully I can help my family in changing some, as they are able. I am so grateful to you, Brenda, and to all who work with you for making this a wonderful and life changing experience.
May God continue to surround you and all who work with you with many blessings.
—NR-Atlanta, GA
Whenever I first heard of the “living foods”, I automatically assumed salads and fruits. So, I cam to hear Brenda one day, and felt I should take a class. I signed up for the 10 Day Training with the expectation of just losing weight. This was my biggest “goal”. On our first day of class everyone shared their personal feelings of why they were here. I remember thinking how that person is a little deep, will she ever shut up and all I want to do is lose weight, so stop talking and tell me the “magic cure”.
After about 4 days, I realized that to be healthy you have to have a mind, body, and spirit connection and the rest will follow. The 10 Day Training has showed me how to connect to myself and look at the world with an open mind and soul. It’s all about making the connection within yourself and freeing your spirit and life of negative people. Also, through these 10 days I now have the knowledge and desire to follow my dreams of becoming a natural health practitioner so I too can help save a spirit.
—Elke Funk-Lawrence, GA
I came to this class because I wanted to be healthy and I wanted my family to be healthy. I didn’t realize just how unhealthy I was. I have always been a vegetarian and for a year, a vegan, but I was still fatigued, so fatigued that getting out of bed to care for my children was a chore, and daily tasks seemed insurmountable as I fought the fog that seemed to surround me.
I have been almost 100% raw food for a month, and I no longer feel like I’m in a fog or fighting a flood of water when I go about my tasks. I wake up awake. My mind is clearer. I am more charitable with everyone. My appetite has decreased. I’ve lost 8 lbs., and I realized that I Am Important through the emotional cleansing we’ve done here.
I will thank God for Brenda Cobb and the Living Foods Institute for the rest of my life.
—Mary Myers-Atlanta, GA
A Mother’s Responsibility for Health Of Family This class meant so much to me that I hesitate to write it down and risk understating it. I have always known that something was not right with me but didn’t really know what it was. I was critical of myself and others. I had trouble keeping details straight. I felt the life that myself and society in general were living was not optimal. After the birth of my children (where my doctor recommended elective caesarian sections), I had some bad experiences with infections specifically and a feeling in general that the doctor did not have my well being in mind. My daughter suffered from ear infections and eventually a very bad urinary tract infection where she ended up in an Army hospital in a third world country and I was handing her to them and hoping they could “fix” her. I was so scared. To say that they mismanaged the situation (strapped to a papoose board for 5 hours, told me to leave her in her crib alone so I could get some rest…) would be a huge understatement. I remember also when I brought her in for immunizations and almost threw up knowing somehow that this was not a good idea. I was coddled in the way that medical people tend to do with mothers. Anyway, I realized that I didn’t really want anyone else making those kinds of decisions for me and I began reading. That was two years ago and I have read so many different opinions on what the right thing to do for health was that it almost created more stress than the powerlessness of just trusting the doctors to make the decisions. I took herbs and supplements, cut way back on meat and dairy, bought a treadmill, and distilled my water. I tried to buy organic when I could. I felt like I was spending a lot of money and not sure it was helping anyway. One day I picked up a book call Living in the Raw in the health food store. I read it and it felt “right.” I tried a couple of things, but did not buy the equipment to make the lifestyle really happen and that is where things stood when I moved to Atlanta last summer.
When visiting Life Grocery in Marietta, I saw an ad for a talk on Living Foods. Hearing your story, Brenda, and tasting the food both convinced me that I really wanted to take the class. Now, because of the hands-on style of the class, I know I can make this functionally work. I had felt it was right before, but did not think I could actually do it. Also, the instruction on enemas was life changing. First, because I became convinced to the importance of them and that was not really emphasized before in any of my reading. Second, because of the demo which demystified the actual doing of it. (I had tried to do an enema once before, but really bungled it up I thought and gave up.) When, after doing enemas for 4 days, I started having 3 or 4 worms about 8 inches in length exit my body, I realized that this was REALLY important.
On the “mind” side of things, the talks that both Brenda and Reed gave reminded me to awaken my awareness of my spiritual side and to choose the words and thoughts I use carefully. I have already seen the difference in how I deal with normal everyday stresses in the family. This week alone I have said “My daughter is on a specially prescribed diet” at a birthday party in order to not have her eat ice cream. I have let something that would have really bugged me just slide off, and I have “just gotten over” my feelings of anger about my childhood. These are really big things for me. I expect to have a lot more positive energy in my life now, to sleep less and to feel good about my body. Actually, this is the first time in my life that I can say that I know it will happen and that this is the way to make it happen.
The peace that I feel from knowing this is the right way is the best gift I received from the class. Thank you so very much.
—Sue Mahany-Marietta, GA
Better Nutrition This ten-day class has given me a nutritional tool, an approach to healing my mind, body, and spirit…. My perfect affirmation came to me as, “I now wonder how indescribable I feel, as my mind, body, and spirit heals effortlessly and completely from all forms of negativity while being replaced by guidance, inner peace, and thoughts that make me happy, balance, and successful.
—Helen Loyless-Atlanta, GA
Cleansing My Body & More Brenda, first of all, thank you for being open to the opportunities in your life, to allowing God’s guidance to come through you, and to thank you for sharing your love and knowledge of living foods with others! It has been wonderful these past 10 days to be in the presence of people who are “on purpose” and love what they are doing. I was anticipating learning a new way of preparing foods, gaining a new understanding in relation to nutrition, but the way that the instruction was imbued with such love was unexpected. I was taking this course for cleansing (and, of course healing) in order to prepare myself for what I feel is my next step in God’s plan for me, but what I got was cleansing on a much deeper level than I counted on – never underestimate Spirit! It’s no surprise that the other folks at the center – Reed, Joann, Janet, Ann – all resonate with the same love and purpose. Blessings to you all – the world needs more folks like you!
—Jenny Hurd-Atlanta, GA
Increased Awareness Brenda and the staff and volunteers of Living Foods Institute have provided a beautiful healing center that allows each student to experience the power and miracle of fruits, seeds, nuts, grains, and vegetables.
The living expression of taking in these foods in their most powerful and potent state unquestionably heals the body, mind and spirit.
This class has opened my awareness at every cell that, at last, I have learned how to achieve optimum nutrition from my food.
Thank you for providing the light at the end of a very long and frustrating tunnel, LAW-LOVE-LIGHT-LIFE!
—Donna Fraser-Lilburn, GA
Responsibility For My Health God has told us all that we are healed. As God does not lie, by faith I believe this to be so. However, in the natural, my body would have me to believe otherwise. This class is my link to the reality of God’s word and my responsibility in it. I am healed, and I must do what is necessary to support that healing, to support my health. God has said wisdom is the principle thing, and my children parish for the lack of knowledge. A combination of ignorance and greed are the contributing factors to my present physical situation, though consciously unwanted, yet created by me. I thank God for The Living Foods Institute for without it, I would still be in darkness and being my own executioner.
—Heleana Adele-Stone Mountain, GA
A Spiritual Healing & More Brenda Cobb, the creator and founder of the Living Foods Institute is both brilliant and inspired. This program brings together all the elements necessary for health, vitality, and well being.
Students not only have access to hands-on learning in the kitchen on how to prepare foods for life and healing, they are treated to a profound spiritual program that brings healing to the mind.
And it is in this element that the program is most powerfully effective, because even though we may change our eating habits for health, until we change our things patterns for health, we are destined to fail. The Living Foods Institute addresses every issue one faces in the pursuit of both health and happiness.
And it is all done on one’s home turf! Four hours a day are spent in intensive training, only to be taken home and applied each night so that by the time the 10 days are finished, the students has already begun to establish a new pattern for health in her own environment.
I received more from their program than I ever anticipated. It has been a true life changing experience! Thank you, Brenda! Thank you for your help and for you vision. You are making a profound difference in many lives, and ultimately, the world.
—Lisa Murphy-Atlanta, GA
Depression I can sum up in one word what the training has meant to me – HOPE. I have been on Social Security Disability since February of 1998 due to severe and disabilitating clinical depression. Within the last year, a further diagnosis of manic was added and I am now categorized as bipolar (manic-depressive). The divorce issues that triggered my condition still plague me and frankly I have not forgiven the parties that wronged me.
The Living Foods Training is a mix of learning about proper nutrition not just for the body, but also for the mind and spirit. It has become clear to me that unhealthy eating made my body vulnerable to depression and if continued will make my recovery most difficult. I have learned that my unhealthy emotions manifest themselves as toxicity, which furthers the illness in my unhealthy body.
Hope has come in several forms. An unexpected bonus to the training was in the loving support generated amongst the class attendees and staff toward one another. The class has committed to staying in touch as an ongoing support group. The teachings about the power of the mind and about the spiritual energy of the universe are nudging me along towards where forgiveness will be possible. In the meantime, I can tell that my body is more healthy and stronger in the light of what I have learned and put into practice from the training. At some point soon, I expect that hope will become knowledge that body, mind, and spirit are well on the way to healing.
—JK-Atlanta, GA
Menstrual Pain These ten days have been an unforgettable journey, a journey filled with love from strangers at first, but family in the spirit. This was not just a lesson on how to eat, but a reminder of the true power of God in my life.
On the first day my issue was the pain and nausea associated with my menstrual cycle1-Take Control Of My Life
I feel that this class has given me the means by which I can take control of my health and my body completely. There were so many conflicting opinions about what I should eat and why. I was just getting more and more frustrated and confused.
This class has made sense out of a lot of things for me, and I now finally understand why a lot of things were happening with me. It feels like it is the right path for me to follow.
I am grateful to Brenda and whole group of people at the center for making this happen for so many people. She is to be commended for her courage.
—Barbara Roberts-Ellijay, GA
While attending the 10-day class, I experienced my cycle. Praise God, I had one of the easiest times. I had some discomfort, but I was able to come to class and do other things in my day.
This feels like the end to a long journey. The end meaning, I’ve found a place of joy, peace and rest. I’ll rest as I heal. After that, as I gain strength month after month, then it’s my turn to carry the torch to another level. Thank you for sharing. I’m looking forward to the reunion in May. May God continue to use his love through you to heal.
—Kimberly Torando-Stone Mountain, GA