Markus Rothranz: Beyond Raw Foods
I caught the tail end of Markus Rothkranz's motivational speech from the Raw Spirit east coast D.C. festival. In this clip Markus touches on:- is eating raw expensive?- toxins in the liver- digestive problems- wild foods- self-empowerment- being YOU!If you do not see the video below, please click here.To learn more about his work:

Xavier Hawk on How to Make Kava
Late Friday night of the Raw Spirit east coast festival I met Xavier Hawk, musician and all around cool kat. He introduced us to kava which is a root that is crushed up and steeped in water to create a tea. Kava is known as the black pepper plant and is from the Western Pacific. It's used in ceremonies as a form of sacred communication. It's totally natural and works as a topical anesthetic which causes the tongue and stomach to go numb. It also acts as a mood enhancer and is know to open up ones heart for deeper communication.Please be aware that it should NOT be mixed with alcohol or anti-depressants. Also do not drink it ladies if you are nursing or pregnant.

Paul Nison on IBS, cacao, daylight eating, and more...
I was stoked to see Paul Nison at the Raw Spirit east coast festival. Being a fellow east coaster, Paul and I hit it off with our northeastern lingo LOL. In this interview Paul shares how he overcame IBS when he was told there was no cure, at a high risk for cancer, and that would eventually have to have his colon

Rawdawg Rory on Raw Foods
I met Rory Reese or Rawdawg Rory as he's known, at the Raw Spirit east coast festival 2009. I was immediately drawn to Rory's high energy and personality. Rory used to be overweight and suffered from chronic sinusitis. Since going raw he's lost 90 lbs. to date and has noticed a significant increase in his energy levels

Autism and Raw Foods
While at the Raw Spirit festival, I spotted Sunshine Boatright and pulled her right aside to say hello. I knew Sunshine (love that name!) from online social sites and had heard about her son who has autism. I was so stoked to chat it up with her and as soon as we started talking, it was as if I'd known her fo