Sunday, May 25, 2008

A Passion for Good Health, Naturally


Freshly harvested and sun dried Goji berries have been used in Korea for a detox tea. They use the bark, leaf and the sun-dried berry in teas and in other parts of asia they use the sun-dried berry in soups and stews. Dried Wolfberries are used in tea with honey to sweeten.

When Ray Faltinsky was 15 years old, his life changed. He discovered that his mother, Martha, was ill with osteoporosis. Medical professionals advised that she would eventually be in a wheelchair. The Faltinsky family began to despair until Ray's older brother Ron, who was deeply involved in nutrition, made a special drink for Martha containing the nutrients vital to healthy bones. She agreed to try it, and slowly, over a period of months, the pain eased, and her mobility increased. When she returned to the doctor, the X-rays showed no evidence of this disease!

That single event began to shape Ray's passion for natural health, and fueled his desire to help people.

"The humble goji berry is just such a commodity. Its scientific name is Lycium eleganus barbarum. The locals call it goji. Grown for over two millennia in the mountainous regions of Tibet and Mongolia, the goji has an illustrious reputation. To the locals, it has been and continues to be a revered and essential element of health and longevity. Annual festivals celebrate this little berry – its bounty, its properties, its gifts. A traditional food used widely throughout Inner Mongolia and Tibet, the goji berry can be eaten raw or dried and is so nutrient dense .....














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