Six Americans challenged by Type I and Type II diabetes embark on a diet consisting entirely of raw, vegan, and organic foods, in order to reverse their disease without pharmaceutical medication. These six courageous individuals are challenged to release their dependence on foods common to the Standard American Diet – fast food, processed foods, sugar, dairy, and meat - for 30 days. As we follow each participant's remarkable journey, a startling message is revealed: diet has the potential to slow and reverse the course of disease. Simply Raw captures the medical, physical, and emotional transformations brought on by this radical diet and lifestyle change, inspiring hope and determination in the participants and all those who support them on their journey.

Simply Raw introduces each of the six participants before they begin the program at the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center in Arizona. Each participant speaks candidly about their struggle to manage their diabetes and how it has affected every aspect of their lives, from work, to family life, to their wider relationships. The viewer receives a true appreciation for the healing potential which awaits all of the participants in the 30 days ahead.

Meet the Cast of Simply Raw:

Austin is a construction worker from Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has Type I (genetically inherited) diabetes.

Bill is a retired chiropractor from Long Beach, California. He has Type II (adult-onset) diabetes.

Henry is a casino worker from Reno, Nevada, and a direct descendant of the hereditary chiefs of the Pima tribe. He has Type II (adult-onset) diabetes.

Kirt is a graduate student from Baltimore, Maryland, and co-owner of a janitorial company. He was diagnosed with Type II (adult-onset) diabetes, but has recently been re-diagnosed with Type I (genetically inherited) diabetes.

Michelle is a receptionist and full-time mom from New York City, New York. She has Type II (adult-onset) diabetes.

Pam is a postal worker from Sarasota, Florida. She has Type II (adult-onset) diabetes.

After arriving at The Tree of Life, all participants receive entry exams and medical tests and are placed under the expert care of Dr. Gabriel Cousens, one of the world’s leading authorities on alternative healing and living food nutritional therapies. Medical discussions and group support meetings are held every day and medical checks are conducted twice daily. The participants are encouraged to exercise, meditate, and practice yoga, all of which are crucial to the success of the program. In addition, each participant receives guidance on preparing and selecting those foods which will help them overcome their diabetes.

Each participant experiences a variety of emotions about their new diet and lifestyle. Some adapt to the changes more easily, while others express feelings of deprivation and frustration with the shift from their familiar diet and environment. After a short time on the program, all of the participants witness their blood sugar levels begin to drop without medication. Many of the participants are delighted as they began to feel better physically, mentally, and emotionally. We witness their triumph as they realize that anyone challenged by illness has the ability to reverse their disease through diet. The transformation from feeling powerless to telling the world about this newfound path to health represents the conclusion of the formal program, but it is only the beginning of a new life for all of us, filled with abundance and well-being.

Simply Raw reveals that a diet of raw, live foods has the potential to reverse diabetes and change the quality of people’s lives. The film captures the human drama and the struggles faced by these courageous individuals as they make a leap of faith from the Standard American Diet to a raw, vegan diet prepared with love and gratitude. Simply Raw reveals tender moments of nurturing, loving compassion, and the true nature of the human spirit. Simply Raw takes the viewer on a life changing journey of hope, in which nature is shown to be the original medicine.

Simply Raw contains expert commentary and valuable insight from several of today’s leading advocates of raw food nutrition and natural healing:

Morgan Spurlock – Documentary Director of Super Size Me, Executive Producer of 30 Days

Woody Harrelson – Actor and Raw Food Activist

Tony Robbins – Actor, Success Coach, and Raw Food Activist

Rev. Michael Beckwith – Spiritual Leader, founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center

David Wolfe – World Authority on Raw Foods & Superfoods, founder of www.sunfood.com

Fred Bisci, Ph. D. – Nutrition Counselor, Advocate of Raw Foods

Joel Fuhrman, M.D. – Family Physician, Author of Eat to Live and Cholesterol Protection

Gabriel Cousens, M.D., M.D.H., D.D. – Live Food Nutritionist, Homeopath, and Spiritual Teacher

This DVD will operate anywhere in the world. Running Time: 91 Minutes

For a detailed explanation of Dr. Gabriel Cousens’ approach to reversing Type II diabetes and greatly reducing the severity of Type I diabetes, please refer to his book, There is a Cure for Diabetes