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“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” 3 John 2

was always really active in my life, both professionally and personally. In my profession, I was a chef on private yachts

and then on research vessels. My job hasalways been very physically demanding, butI was strong. I could do it.

About eight years ago, in 2000, things gotreally bad. I would come home from a tripand not be able to move! I would getshooting and burning pains in the triggerpoints up and down my back, horrible painsup under my shoulder blades and variousother places in my back and strange ones inmy upper arms. It was like someone wassticking a hot probe in me and twisting it.

My aches and pains became a constantcompanion. I would try to go sailing on aSaturday, no big deal. But the day after, I feltas though I had been beaten and battered.

This started happening with everything.Walking bothered me. Sitting bothered me.

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I stopped doing everything; no more sailingon the weekend. I finally donated my boatto a club. Now, instead of sailing, I wouldget off work on a Friday and I would spendthe entire weekend on my couch, isolatedand scared. I was completely incapable ofmaking a decision about anything. Sleep wasalso becoming less and less. I was terrified.

My father had Fibromyalgia and it was bad forhim. He believed in traditional methods oftreating disease, but I did not. So, once mydoctor diagnosed me with Fibromyalgia, Iconsulted alternative practitioners. I wouldmanage to go to the chiropractor, massagetherapist, and acupuncturist — and so wouldmy hard earned money from my job at sea.

In 2003, I started doing an aggressive techniquecalled body rolling, which is like a self-massage.I was spending a lot of time managing mysymptoms, but I was off my couch and actuallyable to socialize more. I would go through somany peaks and valleys — still feeling like Iwas just managing it — but hanging on by athread. I was mad at God. I am a bit ashamedto say that, but it’s true.

Then, in January 2008, a sister in Christ namedMarty called me. She asked me to come overright away because she had a tape she wanted meto listen to. She was adamant: I needed to hearthis! On that tape was John, a Health Ministeron our local Christian radio station, talking aboutHallelujah Acres, George Malkmus and, ofcourse, BarleyMax. It changed my life.

I met with John two days later and started onBarleyMax three times a day. In three weeks Iwas feeling good—wow! I was actually feelinggood even when I first woke up and when Iwas sleeping. I knew I was going to North

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Carolina to learn as much as I could andcompletely change my diet and lifestyle.

My schedule permitted me to go in July, so Iwent to the Hallelujah Acres Diet &Lifestyle 2-Day Workshop, and then HealthMinister training. This was the majorchange… the miracle… the true gift. I amon the diet completely 100% and I am anew person. It happened so fast. I started onJuly 14th and, on the eighth day, a knot onmy right wrist from arthritis disappeared. Ihave the same one on the left side; it’s stillthere, but without pain.

I have really no symptoms offibromyalgia at all at the moment,not even the shooting pains thatused to come and go just to let

you know it was still there.

What a world of difference for me! All Ican say is that every day is better and betterand that this is where I should have been allalong. The answers and cure were right therein front of me (or inside of me, really). Godhas been so good to me all along. If Heweren’t, I would have been out of my mind.

As I write this, I have just completed threeweeks on the diet and I am feeling soblessed; it's a whole new start for me. Thisbody belongs to the Holy Spirit, of course.He gave us everything we need to maintainit. Thank you, Hallelujah Acres!

If anyone is ever thinking of beingimmersed to learn and to be with like-minded people, Shelby NC is the place tobe! You can't help but want what they have:truly vibrant health and spirit.

Have a blessed day. I am off to the ArcticCircle with my regenerating body!

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“I felt like I was losing my life, little by little.”

2 Reversing Fibromyalgia3 Protecting Your Child’s DNA5 Veggies & Exercise for Pain Relief6 Why Christians Get Sick7-10 Special Pull-Out Section!

The Hallelujah Diet Explained11 Health Minister Spotlight - Miven Donato13 Thyroid and Fibromyalgia

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Doctors and researchers havenot settled upon the cause ofFibromyalgia: a complexdisorder affecting theneurological, endocrine,immunological, and digestivesystems. Many underlyingabnormalities have beenuncovered, but it is not certainwhich problems are primaryand which are secondary.However, studies have shownthat the pain and debilitatingeffects of Fibromyalgia can beeffectively reversed withrelatively simple changes indiet and lifestyle.

3. Intestinal HealthThough often triggered by a specific accident, trauma, or a viral infection, the stage forsuccumbing to Fibromyalgia is set beforehand in the intestinal tract; an increased intestinalpermeability (leaky gut syndrome) may be one of the primary defects leading to Fibromyalgia.

One is said to have leaky gut syndrome when their intestines allow more than a normal amount ofundigested protein and macromolecules into the bloodstream, giving rise to immune systemreactions, leading to food sensitivities. How does a person get a “leaky gut”? Dairy productconsumption by lactose intolerance individuals can make the intestines more porous. Largeamounts of sweets, snacks, soda, and refined sugar also contribute to an increased intestinalpermeability. These food sensitivities can cause pain.

In fact, sugar is one of the biggest pain triggers. Cooked grains also cause increased pain for manypeople with Fibromyalgia, possibly because of a hidden sensitivity to gluten. Intestinal dysbiosis (anoverabundance of harmful bacteria and yeast and a lack of friendly bacteria in the large intestine)also make the gut more “leaky”. Yeast and other chronic infections are very common inFibromyalgia, and lead to increased food sensitivities and decreased energy.

2. Heavy Metal DetoxOne feature of Fibromyalgia is that chronicinfections, whether viral or bacterial, are oftenpresent. There are several reasons, including thepresence of heavy metals in the body; bacteriacan use the toxic heavy metals as shields todefend themselves against our own bodies.

A combination of cilantro (Chinese parsley)and chlorella (a fresh water single-cell algae)does a very nice job in removing heavy metals.Cilantro is able to remove (chelate) mercuryfrom inside of cells in the body, while thetough exterior cell wall of the chlorella bindstightly to heavy metals to usher them out ofthe body without reabsorbing them.

Cilantro can be used in pesto or in freshsalsa, but it is also available as a tincture forthose who don’t appreciate its flavor.Relatively large doses of chlorella (> 10g/day) are necessary to achieve heavy metaldetox. In addition, garlic (because of itssulfur compounds), MSM, and high dosevitamin C all have the ability to chelate heavymetals, though none is a specific treatment.

Doing a challenge test with a health careprofessional knowledgeable in the methods ofheavy metal chelation may be a good choice,and can help track your progress.

1. Nutritional RepairFibromyalgia fatigue that comes just fromnormal everyday tasks can make you plan yourday very carefully, in order to manage yourenergy and not overdo it. Why is that?

Muscle biopsies of 10 people withFibromyalgia were compared with controlsubjects.* Under the electron microscope, veryrevealing differences were found. First, themuscle fibers were all neatly arranged in thecontrol subjects, but lots of zigzag patterns wereseen in the Fibromyalgia group. Second,significantly fewer mitochondria were seen inthe Fibromyalgia group compared to thecontrol group and the mitochondria seen wereabnormally shaped. Mitochondria are thepower houses inside our cells which make ourcellular energy for us.

These findings show that the symptoms ofFibromyalgia include damaged mitochondria.For people with damaged mitochondria,recovery from normal activity becomes likemost people recovering from a marathon.

There are specific supplements that help, butdamage won’t be stopped until the offendingcause is removed. The best way to do this is amulti-faceted nutritional program. TheHallelujah Diet works on many levelsincluding providing essential nutrients, anabundance of antioxidants, assisting removal ofcellular waste, and removing foods whichdisagree with the body, to name a few.

* Sprott H, Salemi S, Gay RE, et al. Increased DNA fragmentationand ultrastructural changes in fibromyalgic muscle fibres. Ann.Rheum. Dis. 2004;63(3):245-51.

Reversing FibromyalgiaThree Keys to Hope & Healing by Michael Donaldson, PhD

“I really can tell a difference sincestarting the diet — it took abouttwo weeks and then I saw anincrease in energy and endurance…my thinking processes improved, myconfidence increased and I felt morein control… I have noticed that ittakes both regular aerobic exerciseand the diet to receive benefits (onedoes not work without the other).”

Deborah Clapper

“I’m 58 years old and I’m well forthe first time in my life. I went frombeing bed-bound to walking threemiles a day in six weeks.”

Marie Stearnhardt

Success Stories

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When I see children withterrible genetic diseaseimprove their health withcorrect, complete nutritionand see the tears of joy inthe eyes of the distraughtparents, I could care less

about proof in the laboratory.

In my recent book, Lying with Authority, Ireported on two genetic diseases, Angelman’ssyndrome and Huntington’s disease. Theseindividuals showed dramatic improvements inhealth simply by utilizing correct plant-baseddiets and some whole food (not synthetic)supplements. They took no drugs. I have seenhundreds of people with genetic-related diseasesimprove health on plant-based nutrition. Don’taccept grave pronouncements of pessimisticdoctors who say, “you have bad genes and fooddoesn’t matter”. Food does matter!

In the words of Dr. T. Colin Campbell (The ChinaStudy): meat and dairy promote bad genes; plant-based foods improve gene behavior. CardiologistDean Ornish agrees. His research showed defectivegenes improved in 30 prostate cancer patients fromnutrition and lifestyle changes.

Furthermore, doctors in Taiwan proved thatpeople with high homocysteine and inadequateB12 and folate have DNA damage. DNAimproves when B12 and folates aresupplemented. German studies show high carrot(carotenes), spinach (lutein) and tomato(lycopene) consumption reduced DNA defects.Herbs with polyphenolic antioxidants reducedserious genetic damage in Chernobyl clean-upworkers with ten times the normal levels ofchromosome damage—they reverted to nearnormal levels. The fact that vitamin deficienciescreate DNA damage has been known for years.One study gave human subjects kiwi and the

In 1998, a young German boy with a rare genetic disease called CDG-1b lost 40 units of blood andwas dying. Dr. Hudson Freeze advised giving mannose (a normal sugar found in many foods). Theboy was saved! Six months later Freeze learned he was fine. You heard about that event, didn’t you?

Why was it not a headline? A food nutrient eliminates symptoms of a genetic disease, of all things!Pretty historic and news worthy.

Did mannose repair the gene defect? The assumption by Freeze and others was that mannosebypassed the defect and created normalcy by an alternative route. It stimulated a backup enzymesystem to compensate for the defective genetic metabolism—not gene repair or correction per se,but it worked! Using nutrition, not drugs, to heal serious disease was thought to be hopeless;mannose treatment for this condition is now standard.

Dr. Chesnut is a licensed M.D. in Oklahoma. His current book, Lying with Authority, was published in April 2008.

Nutrition vs. Drugs by Dan E. Chesnut, M.D.

capacity to repair DNA was measured.Guess what? The DNA repair mechanismswhere significantly improved! Free radicaldamage was decreased. I could go on. I hopeyou get the message.

Can good nutrition help gene damage orimprove gene expression? YES! Genes dependon the essential nutrients. Nutrient deficienciescombined with toxins and/or abnormalpseudo-nutrients interfere with gene stabilityand render them vulnerable to damage. Thesefactors can be corrected or minimized.

In my practice I have seen children with Downsyndrome and other childhood geneticdisorders improve health, often dramatically,with correct and proper nutrition.

There have been at least12 studies documented whichclearly show that dietary factorsinfluence the effectivenessof DNA repair.

At least 50 genetic related diseases haveresponded favorably to multiple types ofessential nutrients.

Whether we reverse gene damage, improverepair mechanisms or bypass the defect is anacademic question not yet fully answered.Proof is there and it is growing. Shall wewring our hands in frustrated dismaywaiting for our doctors to see “enough”proof? NO.

Learn correct, complete, quality nutrition.Try it. It is safe to do so. Accept the reality thatsome very serious conditions have improved byattaining a state of nutritional excellence.

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HallelujahAcres Diet & Lifestyle Protecting Your Child’s DNA

Genes Depend on Essential Nutrients by Dan E. Chesnut, M.D.Published by Rev. George Malkmus, Lit. D.

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The nutritional and health information in thispublication is based on the teachings of God’sHoly Word – the Bible – as well as personalexperiences and research. We do not offer

medical advice or prescribe the use of diet as aform of treatment for sickness without the

approval of a health professional. Because thereis always some risk involved when changing diet

and lifestyles, we are not responsible for anyadverse effects or consequences that might

result. Please do not apply the information in thispublication if you are not willing to assume therisk. If you do use the information contained inthis magazine without the approval of a healthprofessional, you are prescribing for yourself.This is your constitutional right, but the editor

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Healing for Life DVD: Fibromyalgia and Lupus

Q: Why is Fibromyalgia morecommon in women than in men?A: Hormonal differences play a role for sure.One hypothesis is that women have a greaterbiological need than men for iodine as breastsand ovaries accumulate significant quantitiesof iodine. Lack of iodine causes hormonalimbalances (see “bio-identical hormonequestion). This may apply to autoimmunediseases as well, which are also much morecommon in women than in men.

Q: Are there specific foods thatreally speed recovery?A: Vegetables may be the most helpful, withfresh, raw vegetable juice being the mostimportant. Adding greens to the juice andtaking superfood greens like BarleyMax willhelp supply the body so that it can mostefficiently heal itself. The foods do not heal;they provide the building materials so thatthe body has exactly what it needs tobuild health.

Q: What is the best type of exercise?A: Stretching exercises are very good to startwith. It is very easy to over do it withFibromyalgia. But as healing begins withnutrition and removal of emotional baggagemany have found that they are able to domore and more of the activities that theyhave previously enjoyed.

Fibromyalgia Q & AQ: How can I get better sleep?A: Getting deep sleep is key to restoringhealth. Low serotonin levels have beenimplicated in robbing people withFibromyalgia of their deep sleep. 5-hydroxytryptophan is a precursor toserotonin. It has been shown to relieveFibromyalgia symptoms in two Italianstudies.1,2 Establishing a bedtime routinethat helps you relax and wind down may behelpful as well.1. Sarzi Puttini P, Caruso I. Primary fibromyalgiasyndrome and 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan: a 90-day openstudy. J. Int. Med. Res. 1992;20(2):182-9.

2. Caruso I, Sarzi Puttini P, Cazzola M, Azzolini V.Double-blind study of 5-hydroxytryptophan versusplacebo in the treatment of primary fibromyalgiasyndrome. J. Int. Med. Res. 1990;18(3):201-9.

Q: Is bio-identical hormonereplacement beneficial?A: Multiple hormones are disrupted inFibromyalgia. Replenishing low levels ofhormones with exact copies of our body’sown hormones can help bring relief. Somepractitioners are very skilled at this art. Dr.Brownstein, one such practitioner, added, “Itis impossible to have a balanced hormonalsystem without ensuring an adequate iodineintake.” (Iodine: Why You Need It, Why YouCan’t Live Without It, p 70) So, thyroidsupport would be at the top of the to-do list,with iodine, selenium, and tyrosine beingfirst on the list.

“Rev. Malkmus, I was so excitedwhen I found your book God’s Wayto Ultimate Health. Everyone shouldread this book, as it has changed mylife. I have learned so much! As aresult of adopting The HallelujahDiet, I no longer have Fibromyalgia,and gone from a size 9 to a size 4,and my health is now great, and I telleveryone about you.”

Betty, Michigan

“I am still feeling much better.My family and friends have said howmuch better I seem to be.

Linda Revels

Success Stories

This DVD is packed with compellingtestimonies from people who havesuccessfully dealt with Fibromyalgia & Lupus,while following The Hallelujah Diet. Medicalauthorities also provide scientific facts thatcorroborate the guidance given in the Bibleabout how to handle these illnesses andattain good health.

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Kitchen Tip: Grind your pain away!

Veggies & Exercise for Pain Relief

Exercise may be one ofthe most importantfactors for Fibromyalgiasufferers to considerwhen searching forways to reverse theirsymptoms.

Regular exercise and/or aerobics are, in fact,even more important for people withFibromyalgia than for those without it—andmay actually help to reduce the pain. Aerobicexercise is known to raise the body’sserotonin levels, which in turn stimulatesendorphin production. Endorphins are brainchemicals that act as the body’s natural painkillers, whose effectiveness has beencompared to morphine. Thus, with moreexercise come more endorphins and thepotential for less pain.

However, the pain and fatigue ofFibromyalgia discourages aerobic activityaltogether, which leads to inactivity and de-conditioning, which leads to more pain andfatigue. One study amplified this message byshowing that Fibromyalgia-like symptomscould actually be induced in sedentaryindividuals, but could not be replicated inindividuals who were aerobically fit.1

Another study at São Paulo FederalUniversity in Brazil found that inactivity notonly leads to more pain, but to reducedoxygen uptake: “In patients withFibromyalgia, the anaerobic threshold andpeak oxygen uptake were significantlyreduced” and “…maximum heartbeat ratewas significantly lower.”2 Furthermore, a

finding by the American Heart Associationshowed that 80% of people withFibromyalgia were physically unfit in termsof maximal oxygen uptake.

Clearly, exercise is crucial for people withFibromyalgia—but there is good news.

The key to reducing pain,thereby stimulating

aerobic activity, may be as simple as

eating your vegetables.

Researchers in Finland put 18 Fibromyalgiapatients on a strict, low-salt, uncooked vegandiet for three months. Results revealedsignificant improvements in terms of pain, jointstiffness, and even quality of sleep. The studyconcluded that a “vegan diet had beneficialeffects on Fibromyalgia symptoms.”3

The decision to change one’s lifestyle is thefirst and biggest step to successfully managingthe symptoms of Fibromyalgia. Nutrition andexercise are of utmost importance, and indeedgo hand-in-hand.

1. www.spine-health.com2. J Rheumatol. Peak oxygen uptake and ventilatoryanaerobic threshhold in Fibromyalgia. 2002Feb;29(2):353-7. 3. Scand J Rheumatol. Vegan diet alleviatesFibromyalgia symptoms. 2000;29(5):308-13.

“Are the miracledrugs we hear somuch about actuallycuring people? Orare these drugsbeing quietlyremoved from thepharmacies someyears later becauseof the harmfuleffects they arehaving on people? Ifthe medical doctorsreally had theanswers, why arewe getting sickerand sicker whilethe cost of healthcare tops a trilliondollars each year? Ifthe current medicalsystem reallyworked, why can’tthe doctors healthe many peoplediagnosed withdiseases likeFibromyalgia andChronic FatigueSyndrome andCandidiasis?”

A Message of Hope andHealing, by Rev. George

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Flaxseed is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, which help thebody alleviate pain. Use a high quality coffee grinder togrind flaxseed, then sprinkle into a smoothie, on a salad,or in a bowl of oatmeal.

• Ground flaxseed can also be used as a thickener as the naturallyoccurring mucilage is released when it is added to a liquid.

• As an egg substitute, mix 1 tbsp of ground flaxseed and 3 tbspof water mixed together and allowed to sit for several minutes.

• As a fat substitute in a 3 to 1 ratio: 3 tbsp of ground flaxseedcan be used to substitute 1 tbsp of fat such as oil.

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There is additional teaching on this subjectin 1 Cor. 6:19-20: “What? Know ye not thatyour body is the temple of the holy Ghostwhich is in you, which ye have of God, andye are not your own? For ye are bought witha price: therefore glorify God in your body,and in your spirit, which are God’s.”

Clearly, the Bible teaches that the Christian’sbody is not his own…it belongs to God! If aChristian fails to care properly for his body,God will destroy that body! Let’s read thatScripture again: “If any man defile [‘makeunclean with something unpleasant orcontaminating’—Webster] the temple ofGod, him shall God destroy” (1 Cor. 3:17).

The average person uses more care inselecting the grade of gasoline to put in theirautomobile than they do the food they put

Why Christians Get Sick

In 1 Cor. 3:16-17we read, “Know yenot that ye are thetemple of God, andthat the spirit ofGod dwelleth inyou? If any mandefile the temple ofGod, him shall Goddestroy; for thetemple of God is

holy, which temple ye are.”

These Scriptures puzzled me for many years.It was not until I personally had physicalproblems, which resulted in my studyinghow the body functions and in learning theimportance of proper nutrition and vigorousexercise, that my eyes were opened to whatthe Bible was teaching here in this Scripture.

in their mouth. Nor do people normallyassociate the exercise their body receives (orfails to receive) as having anything to dowith their physical health. The Bible says weare “destroyed for lack of knowledge”(Hos. 4:6).

My purpose in writing this book is to sharewith you, my Christian brother or sister,some of the knowledge I have obtained andexperienced concerning the body and health.Knowledge that, when applied, has literallychanged my body and life—I’m now feelingas good or better than I did when I was 20years old.

An excerpt from Rev. George Malkmus’ first book, Why Christians Get Sick, pp. 35-36, now 20 years in print.

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1. How Do I Get Started?Once you’ve come to the realization that thestandard American diet is unhealthy, you’llbegin to see that almost every physical ailmentis a direct result of one’s diet and lifestyle—andthat each of us is responsible for the currentstate of our own health. To help youunderstand why you need to change your dietand how to begin the process, we recommendthe following:

• Read The Hallelujah Diet Explained onpages 8-10 in this newsletter—andsubscribe for FREE if you have not already.

• Watch the DVD: God’s Way to UltimateHealth Seminar or consider attending theseminar on the first Saturday of any monthat Hallelujah Acres InternationalHeadquarters in Shelby, NC.

• Download and study Biblical Nutrition 101online at www.hacres.com.

• Read Rev. George Malkmus’ book: WhyChristians Sick or his booklet: A Message ofHope & Healing.

• Watch video testimonials online atwww.hacres.com.

2. What Do I Do Next?If you’ve already begun implementing changesto your diet, your body will begin (or hasbegun) to rid itself of toxins. It’s veryimportant during the first 90 days tounderstand what is happening to your bodyand why, so that you will not misinterpret itsresponses. It’s also important to understandthat today’s production methods createinferior food compared to that of Biblicaltimes. Therefore, supplementation is nownecessary to achieve optimal health found inthe book of Genesis. We recommend:

• Begin using FiberCleanse by HallelujahAcres to help your body naturally rid itselfof toxins.

• Take BarleyMax by Hallelujah Acres on adaily basis to optimize your nutritionalintake.

• Watch the DVD:The Miraculous Self-Healing Body.

• Read the book: The Hallelujah Diet.

• Consider helpful kitchen equipment suchas a masticating juicer and a dehydrator.

• Get FREE recipes online atwww.hacres.com.

Start Today!Congratulations! — you’ve discovered God’s way to ultimate health! To help you onyour journey, we’ve summarized some advice, whether you’re just starting, well on yourway, or looking to advance your knowledge for long-term results.

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3. What Else Would Benefit Me?After starting The Hallelujah Diet, you’ve mostlikely seen some very positive changes in yourhealth. You’re ready to start refining yournutritional intake to suit your individualcircumstances, whether it’s overcoming aspecific physical problem or supplementing fordeficiencies. We recommend:

• Consider Hallelujah Acres’ DigestiveEnzymes, Probiotics, WaterMax and otheroptimal health supplements.

• Consider Hallelujah Acres’ bloodscreening services to pinpoint your body’snutritional deficiencies.

• Visit www.hacres.com to find reputablebooks and DVDs by renowned alternativehealth authors and mainstream physicians.

• Consider Hallelujah Acres’ educationalmaterials and classes (www.hacres.com –click “Education” or “Training”).

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The 85% Raw PortionThis portion of The Hallelujah Diet is comprisedexclusively of the garden foods God told us in theBible, in Genesis 1:29, that we were to eat. Thedense living nutrients found in raw foods and theirjuices produce abundant energy and vibrant healthwhile satisfying our cells’ nutritional needs so aperson no longer needs to struggle withuncontrollable hunger.Beverages: Freshly extracted vegetable juices,BarleyMax, CarrotJuiceMax, BeetMax, andremineralized distilled waterDairy Alternatives: Fresh almond milk, creamybanana milk, as well as frozen banana, strawberry,or blueberry “fruit creams”Fruit: All fresh, as well as unsulphured organicdried fruit (limit fruit to no more than 15% ofdaily food intake)Grains: Soaked oats, raw muesli, dehydratedgranola, dehydrated crackersBeans: Green beans, peas, sprouted garbanzos,sprouted lentils, and sprouted mung beansNuts & Seeds: Raw almonds, sunflower seeds,macadamia nuts, walnuts, raw almond butter ortahini (consume sparingly)Oils and Fats: Extra virgin olive oil, Udo’s ChoiceOil Blend, flaxseed oil (the oil of choice for peoplewith cancer, except men with prostate cancer, whomay be better served meeting the essential fat needsthrough freshly ground flaxseed), and avocadosSeasonings: Fresh or dehydrated herbs, garlic,sweet onions, parsley, and salt-free seasoningsSweets: Fruit smoothies, raw fruit pies withnut/date crusts, date-nut squares, etc.Vegetables: All raw vegetablesSoups: Raw soups

Diet EssentialsWhile The Hallelujah Dietderives most of its nutrients fromthe food itself, these essentialscan radically boost the body’sability to effectively combat theroot causes of disease: toxicityand lack of nutrition.

The 15% Cooked PortionCooked foods follow the raw salad at lunch orevening meals, and can prove beneficial for thosetrying to maintain body weight.Beverages: Caffeine-free herb teas and cereal-based coffee-like beverages, along with bottledorganic juicesBeans: Lima, adzuki, black, kidney, navy, pinto,red, and whiteDairy: Non-dairy cheese, almond milk and ricemilk (use sparingly)Fruit: Stewed and unsweetened frozen fruitsGrains: Whole-grain cereals, breads, muffins,pasta, brown rice, millet, etc.Oils: Vegan mayonnaise made from cold-pressed oilsSeasonings: Same as the 85% portion, plusunrefined sea salt (use sparingly.)Soups: Soups made from scratch without fat,dairy, or refined table saltSweeteners: Raw, unfiltered honey, rice syrup,unsulphured molasses, stevia, carob, pure maplesyrup, date sugar, agave nectar (use verysparingly)Vegetables: Steamed or wok-cooked fresh orfrozen vegetables, baked white, yellow or sweetpotatoes, squash, etc.

Liquid IntakeHydration is vitally important. We encourage theintake of at least 1/2 ounce of liquids per poundof body weight daily. We get this through thewater in our raw foods, our vegetable juices, andpurified water (distilled water is best, but shouldbe re-mineralized and alkalized with WaterMaxbefore long-term use).

The Hallelujah Diet Explained

The Hallelujah Diet follows a ratio of 85% raw, uncooked, and unprocessed food and 15% cooked food.

Fiber Cleanse begins theprocess of elimination of toxinsfrom the body.

B-Flax-D now with organicflaxseed, is taken regularly afterFiberCleanse, to allow thecontinuation of the cleansingprocess and maintenance ofhealthy bowel function.

BarleyMax offers one of thewidest spectrums of naturallyoccurring nutrients available toaccelerate the body’s ability torestore healthy cell developmentand function.

Why are the majority of prayers in our churches for healing?Why aren’t people receiving their healing? Could it be thatthere are natural laws in God’s Word that govern our health? God’s Word shows us how to live—including how to achieveand maintain perfect health. When we don’t follow God’snatural laws, our bodies do not receive proper nutrition, orare unable to remove toxins, the results of which are sicknessand disease. But when we choose to follow God’s naturallaws, we can restore proper nutrients, and enabling our bodiesto be self-healing as He created them to be.

The Hallelujah Dietby Rev. George Malkmus

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The Hallelujah Recovery Diet

The Hallelujah Recovery Diet is identicalto The Hallelujah Diet but increases thenumber of servings of BarleyMax fromthree to six, and the number of vegetablejuices from two to six.

For example:

• Start with a BarleyMax at 7:00 a.m.

• Then a vegetable juice at 8:00 a.m.

• Have another BarleyMax at 9:00 a.m.

• Alternate the two juices every otherhour (skip juice during the lunchand supper hour).

These juices provide the body with thebuilding materials it so desperatelyneeds to carry out the functions Goddesigned – literally healing itself. Onthis Recovery Diet, fruit should bekept to a minimum so that intakedoes not exceed 15% of the total diet.

One gentleman reported that after sixmonths on this Recovery Diet he hadlost 60 pounds in weight, and 28different physical problems haddisappeared from his body.

BreakfastUpon rising, take one serving of BarleyMax,either in capsule or powder form (powderform is best if consumed dry). You may takethe powder dry, allowing it to dissolve in themouth or by mixing it with a few ounces ofpurified water or fresh vegetable juice. It isbest not to consume food containing fiberfirst thing in the morning, as fiber hindersthe body’s cleansing and eliminating effortswhich continue for several hours after rising.

If a person feels the need of something withfiber at breakfast, a piece of fruit or a fruitsmoothie could be eaten and, if necessary,some whole grain cereal with almond orrice milk.

NOTE: Children need more than BarleyMaxfor breakfast; after BarleyMax, a breakfast ofraw fruit and whole grain (hot or cold) cerealswould be a good choice. Children need a dietconsisting of about 50% raw foods and 50%cooked foods to insure adequate caloric intake.Children are growing rapidly. They need moregood fats and proteins than adults and theymay need more frequent meals.

Mid-MorningDrink an 8 oz glass of fresh vegetable juice(two-thirds carrot and one-third greens). Iffresh juice is not available, the next bestchoice is a combination serving ofCarrotJuiceMax and BarleyMax, or a pieceof juicy, fresh fruit.

Thirty minutes later is an excellent time touse FiberCleanse as directed, B-Flax-D, orfreshly ground flax seed to help maintainoptimal bowel function. If a person did nothave any fiber food for breakfast, a fruitsmoothie is an excellent way to take theirground flax seed or B-Flax-D.

For those who need to stabilize blood sugar,or keep hunger under control and supportbody weight, some celery sticks, broccoli, orcauliflower florets, etc., spread with almondbutter could be consumed.

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Why Christians Get Sick, by Rev. George Malkmus (page 45)

“And God said, behold, Ihave given you every herb

bearing seed, which isupon the face of all theearth, and every tree, inthe which is the fruit of atree yielding seed; to youit shall be for meat (food).”

Genesis 1:29

LunchAt least 20 minutes before lunch have anotherserving of BarleyMax, as at breakfast. If fruit hasbeen consumed during the morning hours, havea vegetable salad. Too much fruit in a day is notadvised, and though the sugar is natural, toomuch sugar can cause problems. (Fruits cleansethe body, while vegetables feed the body.)

While we prefer to keep the lunch mealraw, a little cooked food at noon is fine,especially if a person wants to gain weight.A whole grain pitapocket filled with veggiesmakes a nice meal for those who would likesome cooked food at lunchtime.

Mid-AfternoonDrink an 8 oz glass of carrot/vegetable juice.If juice is not available, a serving ofCarrotJuiceMax and BarleyMax, or somecarrot or celery sticks would be next best.

SupperAt least 20 minutes before supper have anotherserving of BarleyMax. Then have a LARGEgreen salad comprised of leaf lettuce (never headlettuce as it has very little nutritional value)along with a variety of vegetables, includingsome avocado or ground seeds or nuts. Ablended salad, when practical, comprised of allthe veggies that would go into a regular saladplus additional greens (spinach, kale, etc.)increases nutrient value tremendously.

After the salad comes the cooked food portion.This could be steamed veggies, baked sweetpotato, whole grains, whole grain pasta, squash(baked or steamed), or beans.

EveningIf desired, enjoy a piece of juicy fresh fruitor a glass of freshly extracted apple or pearjuice, or a glass of 100% organic apple or grapejuice. It is best to not consume anythingcontaining fiber after the supper hour.

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Beverages: Alcohol, coffee (grain coffees likePero and Roma are good), teas containingcaffeine (caffeine-free herb teas are fine),carbonated beverages and soft drinks, allartificial and sugar containing drinks, sportdrinks, and all juices containing preservatives,refined salt, sugar, and artificial sweetenersshould be avoided. (Refined sugar suppressesthe immune system and prevents its ability toprotect us from germs, viruses, and badbacteria. One 12 oz soft drink containsapproximately 11 teaspoons of sugar and ifconsumed daily for one year, adds 15 poundsof weight.)

Dairy: All milk, cheese, eggs, ice cream,whipped toppings, and non-dairy creamers.(Cow milk and cheese are some of the mostdangerous foods we can place into our body.Read Dr. T. Colin Campbell’s book, The ChinaStudy, for documentation.)

Soy Milk and other Soy Products: Most soyproducts should be avoided. Soy is high inestrogen. The estrogen in soy formulas has beenknown to cause baby girls to develop breastbuds as young as two years of age, and the ageof puberty, which should be past the age of 15years, is now as early as 8, 9, and 10 years. Thegrowth hormones in animal flesh and dairy arealso contributing to this problem. Estrogen canbe a contributing factor in all female cancers,and the high protein content of soy canactually feed cancers.

Fruit: Canned and sweetened fruits, along withnon-organic and sulfured dried fruits.

Grains: Refined, bleached flour products, mostcold breakfast cereals, and white rice. (Refinedgrains are devoid of fiber and thus one of theleading causes of constipation. Animal-sourcefoods are also totally devoid of fiber.)

Meats: Beef, pork, fish, chicken, turkey,hamburgers, hot dogs, bacon, sausage, bologna,etc. (All animal-source foods are harmful to thebody and are the cause of up to 90% of allphysical problems. Eliminating animal sourcefoods can practically eliminate any fear of everexperiencing a heart attack, stroke,cardiovascular problems, cancer, diabetes,osteoporosis, heartburn, gout, acid stomach,and the list goes on and on.)

Nuts and Seeds: All roasted and/or salted seedsand nuts. (Peanuts are not a nut but a legume,and very difficult to digest).

Oils: All lard, margarine, shortenings, andanything containing hydrogenated oils ortrans fats.

Seasonings: Refined table salt and anyseasonings containing it. Refined table salt isalmost pure sodium and chloride and is aleading cause of high blood pressure. (Celtic orEden Sea Salt, a natural, unrefined salt from thesea, is a good choice.)

Soups: All canned, packaged, or creamed soupscontaining salt or dairy products.

Sweets: All refined white or brown sugar(brown sugar is simply refined white sugar withsome molasses added for color), sugar syrups,chocolate (carob is a wonderful chocolatesubstitute), candy, gum, cookies, donuts, cakes,pies, or other products containing refinedsugars or artificial sweeteners (acceptablesweeteners include raw unfiltered honey, stevia,agave nectar, and pure maple syrup).

Vegetables: All canned vegetables with addedsalt or preservatives, or vegetables fried in oil.

All Drugs: Though these are not foods, mostare addictive and very destructive within thebody: alcohol, nicotine, marijuana, caffeine,cocaine, heroin, etc., along with many over thecounter and doctor prescribed drugs.

*Do not discontinue doctor prescribeddrugs without doctor’s permission.

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Foods to AvoidWhat most people do not realize is that almost every physical problem theyexperience (other than accidents) has a diet-related cause. Because our physicalbody is designed by God to be nourished with living (raw) foods, it is imperativethat the greatest percentage of our daily food intake be comprised of raw foods—and that we avoid the foods that are causing the problems in the first place.

WaterMax remineralizes andalkalizes distilled water to benefitthe body and improve hydration.

Probiotics help inhibit theproliferation of pathogenic bacteria,produce B vitamins, and maintainoverall optimal colon health.

Digestive Enzymes helpimprove digestion and theabsorption of nutrients fromthe foods we eat.

SuggestedSupplementsAfter initial cleansing thesesupplements complement TheHallelujah Diet to ensure your bodycan effectively absorb nutrients andmaintain optimal health.

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My journey into the public health ministryofficially started in January 2006, almost twomonths after I completed the Health Ministertraining at Hallelujah Acres. I gave a two-hourseminar introducing The Hallelujah Diet at alocal library in Medford, Oregon. There werealmost 100 people in attendance.

Getting people to attend the seminar wassimple. My chiropractic/physical therapypractice, Dolphin Health and Education, givesme access to a large database of patients as wellas referring physicians. I sent letters to all thereferring physicians informing them of a newlifestyle program in my practice. Interestingly,the physician referrals started to dwindle. I feltrejected. The disappointment was severe. I hadto rethink about how I could get the programto be accessible to the public withoutdepending on physician referrals.

I began to hold free seminars every threemonths to introduce The Hallelujah Diet, firstat the city library and later at a local hospital. Iplaced newspaper ads with before-and-afterphotos of former class participants who showedthe biggest success in weight loss. People startedto call my office as a result of the ads. To date, Ihave had at least 150 people take the GetHealthy Stay Balanced (GHSB) course.

I also became an approved speaker for localchurches in a Christian denomination, whichimmediately became a huge draw to TheHallelujah Diet. Last year I was a guest speakerfor four churches. This year I plan to speak in10 to 12 churches.

In 2007 I started to include pre and post healthscreens for all GHSB course participants. Thehealth screens include personal intake formsdescribing their medical conditions (if any) andlifestyle, vitals, saliva/urine pH analysis,anthropometric measurements such asabdominal girth, body fat analysis and bodymass index and more.

I also started a range of lifestyle educationclasses as well, including:

• Dolphin 101 - “Get Healthy Lifestyle” isa basic, four-hour dietary program whichdemonstrates how a person in theStandard American Diet can transitionto The Hallelujah Diet meal schedule.Proper food combining and groceryshopping is also covered.

• Dolphin 102 - “You Don’t Have to beSick” is a one-hour presentation abouthealth from a Biblical perspective forchurches.

• Dolphin 103 - “Back to the Garden” is amonthly, three-hour free seminar on TheHallelujah Diet presented in a localhospital conference room.

• Dolphin 104 - “You Don’t Have to beFat” is a five-hour maximum weight lossprogram based on a raw food diet.

• Dolphin 105 - “Nutritional Medicine” is afour-hour course presented by HealthMinisters, Miven Donato, PT, DC andPeter Cho, MD. This is a brand new coursescheduled to begin in January 2009.

• Dolphin 106 - “Get Healthy Boot Camp”is the flagship program of Dolphin Health& Education.

Details of these courses are on my newwebsite: www.DolphinDoctor.org.

In addition to providing clinical care, mywellness center has a classroom and a healthresource center. I hold a monthly supportgroup for graudates of the GHSB course.Anyone receiving clinical care is introduced toThe Hallelujah Diet at the first visit. Thereare flyers, announcements, and newslettersavailable in the waiting room.

I have several powerful testimonies from peoplewho have attended our GHSB courses. One isfrom an insulin-dependent type-2 diabetic wholost 50 pounds in less than eight weeks. Afterjust three weeks on The Hallelujah Diet, hewas off insulin medication.

I know that God is guiding and leading me inspreading the Biblical health message insouthern Oregon. It will be interesting to seewhat will happen this year.

Health Minister SpotlightDr. Miven Donato PT, DC, Health Minister

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Now made with organic cold-milled flaxseed, Vitamin K and higherlevels of Vitamin D3! B-Flax-D by Hallelujah Acres is a rich sourceof both soluble and insoluble fiber, plus a wealth of vitamins and

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B-Flax-D Ingredients:

B-Flax-D is best taken on an empty stomach, 30 minutes or morebefore a meal, or 2-3 hours after. Adult serving: mix 1 to 2 table-spoons of B-Flax-D with 6 to 8 ounces of water or juice. Graduallywork up to a full serving of ¼ cup. Servings per container: 45.

* Seleno-yeast is not candida yeast and should not encourage thegrowth of candida. Please visit www.hacres.com for details.

• Organic Cold-milled Flaxseed- Valuable source of soluble and

insoluble fiber- Provides Omega-3 essential fats, and

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• Seleno Yeast- A source of selenium, a mineral with

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• Vitamin D (cholecalciferol-2,000 IU)- Assists the body in the absorption of

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• Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin 990 mcg)- B12 has been shown to prevent

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• Vitamin B6 (pyrodixine hydrochloride)

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Insoluble fiber from flax holds water and increases bulk, which helps to maintain optimalbowel function. Soluble fiber also helps absorb cholesterol, which keeps it from beingreabsorbed from the intestine. It also keeps beneficial colon bacteria in balance, and keepsthe colon in good working order. Soluble fiber also has benefits for those with diabetes: itslows down the absorption of glucose from food, thus reducing the glycemic response tocarbohydrate foods.

Flax also contains naturally occurring calcium, chromium, magnesium, phosphorus, andzinc in beneficial amounts. Approximately 57% of the fat in the flaxseed in B-Flax-D areALA (µ-linolenic acid); research has shown that ALA helps stabilize the electric patterns inthe heart, which can prevent arrhythmias.

Regular use of B-Flax-D will ensure that a person gets a sufficient amount of Vitamin B12,which is important for healthy cell production, such as red blood cells, which contain thehemoglobin responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body; B12 deficiency hasbeen linked to anemia. Vitamin B12 also aids in cell formation and cellular longevity.

A single serving of B-Flax-D contains 990 mcg of the methylcobalamin form of B12,which has been found to be cancer-protective in animal studies. It has also been linked tothe production of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that assists memory and learning.

Sunshine is the best source of Vitamin D, a pro-hormone that is essential for strong bonesand a healthy body. However, getting adequate levels of UV light from sunshine to producethe proper level of Vitamin D in the body is not always possible, making supplementationwith a product like B-Flax-D a wise choice.

The main action of Vitamin D is to regulate the absorption of calcium in the smallintestine. Optimal levels of Vitamin D (40-100 ng/mL) can increase calcium absorption by65% (compared to a low “normal” level).

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What do thyroid disorders and Fibromyalgiahave in common? Quite a bit actually.According to Dr. John Lowe, DC, author ofThe Metabolic Treatment of Fibromyalgia, anddirector of the Fibromyalgia ResearchFoundation, inadequate thyroid hormoneregulation is one of the root causes ofFibromyalgia, along with nutritionaldeficiencies, adrenal exhaustion, environmentalpollutants, and poor physical conditioning.

In a recent open-access review1 Dr. Lowecites evidence connecting thyroid conditionsand Fibromyalgia:

• studies of thyroid tests of Fibromyalgiapatients,

• 40 objectively verified symptoms thathave been seen both in hypothyroidismor peripheral resistance to thyroidhormone in Fibromyalgia, and

• successful clinical trials using thyroidhormone replacement to treat Fibromyalgia.

The evidence points to thyroid dysfunctionbeing a huge part of what is wrong withFibromyalgia.

To help your thyroid functionproperly, adopt a junk-free,nutritionally dense diet like

The Hallelujah Diet.

This alone may reduce autoimmunereactions against the thyroid. Furtherthyroid support can be obtained by usingiodine in milligram quantities (see moreinformation atwww.hacres.com/diet/articles/Iodine.pdf ).Along with iodine, make sure you getselenium, around 200 mcg per day, toprotect the thyroid from free-radicaldamage. Tyrosine, the amino acid buildingblock for thyroid hormone, can be used as athyroid supportive nutrient as well.

If this isn’t sufficient, replacement thyroidhormone may be helpful in improving yourmetabolism. There is hope and Fibromyalgiaisn’t forever.

1. Lowe JC, Yellin J. Inadequate Thyroid HormoneRegulation as the Main Mechanism of Fibromyalgia: AReview of the Evidence. Thyroid Science.2008;3(6):R1-14.

The Connection Between the Thyroid and Fibromyalgia

Cranberries for HealthThe Wonder BerryIf cranberries were grown in some exotic region you would be sure that they wouldbe very expensive and highly advertised. But that’s no reason to overlook them. Infact, cranberries are a nutritional bargain.

Cranberries are known to be good for urinary tract infections, and that is true, but they arealso full of antioxidants. Of the fruits and berries, everyone thinks that blueberries are king.Well, the cranberry is a cousin of the blueberry and is right up there in antioxidants. In fact,the ORAC value (a measure of the total antioxidant capacity in a food) of cranberries is50% higher than cultivated blueberries1. There aren’t many fruits or even berries that cancompare with the antioxidant strength of cranberries.

Is there a connection between antioxidants and Fibromyalgia? Mitochondrial damageand malfunction is a key cellular aspect of Fibromyalgia (see page 2). Unquenchedfree radicals are one of the main reasons that mitochondria get damaged. As oxygenis “burned” to generate ATP in the mitochondria some “sparks” fly loose as freeelectrons, which damage fats, DNA, and proteins in the cell. Glutathione is the majorantioxidant inside the cells, but dietary antioxidants also play a huge role in protectingthe mitochondria so that it is able to keep on generating energy at peak levels.

If glutathione is depleted because of a lack of dietary antioxidants, less energy isproduced. Less cellular energy can lead to fatigue and increased sensitivity to pain.Dr. Paul Cheney, who coined the term Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), found thatFibromyalgia and CFS both are characterized by reduced cellular amounts ofglutathione. Lack of antioxidants won’t cause Fibromyalgia by itself, but it willcontribute to symptoms and help set up the stage for worsening of the condition.

So, eat your cranberries and don’t limit them to Thanksgiving Day; they really arewonder berries. And if you prefer them a little sweeter, remember to use naturalsweeteners or stevia and avoid products containing high fructose corn syrup.

1. Wu X, Beecher GR, Holden JM, et al. Lipophilic and hydrophilic antioxidant capacities of common foods inthe United States. J Agric Food Chem. 2004;52(12):4026-37.

“Prior to starting The Hallelujah Diet, I did not have the stamina or energy to evenwalk around my block… By just the fifth day on the diet, I noticed I was not hurtingas much as usual, and I had ENERGY. I began going to the gym and working outevery day including an hour of cardio and weight training three times a week.”

Barbara, Florida

Success Story

Thyroid Dysfunction is a Root Cause of Fibromyalgia by Michael Donaldson, PhD

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When you’re battling a serious illness, changing your dietand lifestyle may seem impossible to do on your own—yetit is vital to get your immune system back on track. That’swhy many people in this situation turn to Hallelujah AcresLifestyle Centers.

Hallelujah Acres Lifestyle Centers take the time to enrichyour knowledge of health, food, lifestyle choices, and howto incorporate them into your daily life at home. You’llprepare healthy food, establish an exercise routine, learnhow to set up your kitchen for The Hallelujah Diet, enjoylocal outings and much more:

Many people find that a visit to a Hallelujah Acres LifestyleCenter is just what they needed to get a solid foundation forsuccessful hope and healing.

The five-day package is the most popular and, if you are likethe majority of our guests, you will find your healthimproving by the end of your stay. Those who stay for 10days, though, report that they are very glad they did. Ingeneral, your mind is clearer during the second five days,and you are better able to absorb the information; thingsbecome second nature to you, and your confidence buildseven further. By the end of the 10 days, you will surely beable to say, “I can do this”. If you have a particularlychallenging health situation, you may want to consider the10-day stay.

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New Class! Where Do I Go From Here?$45 per person • children under 12admitted free with parentSat., Nov. 1 • 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Hallelujah Acres Resource Center (Shelby, NC)

Hallelujah Acres Diet &Lifestyle 2-Day Workshop $99 per person (without books) $125 per person (with books)Mon. –Tues., Nov. 10–11 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.mHallelujah Acres International Headquarters

Health Minister Training 3-Day Course $300 per person / $450 per coupleWed.–Fri., Nov. 12-14 • 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Hallelujah Acres International Headquarters

Raw Food Revival with The Graffs $200 per personSat., Nov. 15 • 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Hallelujah Acres Resource Center (Shelby, NC)

Growing Your Ministry Training 2-Day Course$300 per person / $450 per coupleMon.–Tues., Nov. 17-18 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Hallelujah Acres International Headquarters

An Evening with Rhonda Malkmus$30 per personFri., December 57:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Hallelujah Acres International Headquarters

Special Half-Day Culinary Class$109 per personSat., Dec. 6 • 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.Hallelujah Acres Resource Center (Shelby, NC)

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CaliforniaLong associated with sunshine and healthy living, San Diego County is the ideal location forthe newest Hallelujah Acres Lifestyle Center.Hosted by Steve & Leslie Kirchmeier, Fallbrook, CA / lakelurenc@halifestylecenters.comNov. 9-14 / Nov. 16-21 / Nov. 30-Dec. 5 / Dec. 7-12 / Jan. 4-9 / Jan. 11-16

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Hallelujah Acres Canada • Call 866.478.2224 to register for any of these classes.

Hallelujah Acres Canada is a one-stop Canadian connection for HallelujahAcres products and services. Serving as the product distribution centre for allof Canada, we also offer education, support and resources without having tocross the border. Special classes and workshops are available throughout thewinter, one Saturday each month from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.You can pre-register for any of the following classes by calling 1.866.478.2224.

Foods for Young Families • Nov. 15For young families or grandparents who want to help their children withinformation about vaccinations.

Our Hallelujah Holiday Celebration • Dec. 16Holiday recipes from Rhonda’s book Holiday Recipes as well as somespecial ones from In the Kitchen with Judy.

Let’s Start 2009 with Great Healthy Food • Jan. 17We will help you get into a new routine for better health with new recipes!

Foods for the Heart • Feb. 14 Join us for a day of fun and love!

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“Fifteen years ago I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. At the time, they didn’t reallyhave a name for it. They thought it was a psychosomatic problem due to stress. Ittook me the 15 years to get diagnosed.

“During that time, for the first three years, I was completely bedridden, whichcaused me to have depression, anxiety, and panic attacks. I couldn’t go outside thedoor. Being a Christian, I was crying out to God asking Him for help – for ananswer to my problems.

“Then my husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer. I was totally devastated.The doctors told him he would have to have surgery immediately. But we bothprayed and said, “Lord there must be another way”.

“Friends of ours told us about The Hallelujah Diet. Immediately my husband startedon the diet. Now, instead of his PSA going up, it has remained stable. I went on thediet for my husband, because I was concerned about his prostate cancer. But as Istarted doing it for him, I began doing it for myself.

“Through following the diet alone, I noticed changes in my body. The depressionwas gone. I had more energy to do things. I was able to handle stress much better.I have a sense of well-being now. The Fibromyalgia aches are totally gone now.

“I truly believe that God is going to use us to help other people. We thank God forshowing us The Hallelujah Diet.”

Ann, Connecticut

Success StoryThirty people withFibromyalgiaparticipated in adietary interventionconsisting of rawfruits, salads, carrotjuice, grains, nuts,seeds, and adehydrated barleygrass juice product;19 experiencedsignificantimprovement,showing that manyFibromyalgiasubjects can benefitfrom a mostly rawvegetarian diet.[BMC Complement AlternMed 2001;1(1): p.7]

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God’s Way to Ultimate Health

FREESaturday Seminarpresented by Rev. George Malkmus

Whether you’re battling a life-threatening disease oryou simply want to achieve optimal health, thisFREE 3.5 hour seminar will enlighten and inspireyou to take that first step to self-healing. Along with afew hundred other attendees, listen to Rev. GeorgeMalkmus, Lit. D., founder of Hallelujah Acres, as hetells you why your diet and lifestyle can make yousick or feel great. Take back your health by living thelifestyle you were designed for.

2008 Saturday Seminar Schedule Hallelujah Acres International Headquarters, Shelby, NCDec. 6 / Jan. 3 / Feb. 7 / Mar. 7 / Apr. 4 First Saturday of every month at 10:00 a.m.

An Evening with Rhonda MalkmusLearn a variety of food preparationtechniques and recipes!

See page 14 for details.

Friday evening before the Seminar

See How It’s Done!Spend a few hours with us to learn how to implementThe Hallelujah Diet at home!

See page 14 for details.

Saturday after the Seminar

FREE Seminar is held the first Saturday of every month at 10 a.m.

Make it a Hallelujah Weekend!

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We’ve changed our bi-monthlymagazine to an information-packednewsletter format.

FIBROMYALGIAIN THIS ISSUE

We welcome your comments: 1.800.915.9355or email feedback@hacres.com.

P.O. Box 2388 • Shelby, NC 28151704.481.1700 • 800.915.9355www.hacres.com

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