Longevity Now Tickets on Sale NOW :)

OoOOoooo lala, tickets are now available for the next Longevity Now Conference coming up in California from April 1-3rd :) Tickets are currently discounted to $247 per person for the whole weekend (to increase to $297 on Feb 20th). This three day conference features cutting-edge info on health and longevity from yumsters such as:

David Wolfe, Donna Gates, Don Tolman, Daniel Vitalis, Truth Calkins, 

Nadine Artemis, Raw Solla, Jason Wrobel, Frank Giglio and others...

We intend to have a super-mega booth there again like last time - FUN :)

Join in for a weekend of inspiration and enjoyment - tickets available now at:

http://www.LongevityTickets.com :)

on Feb the 6th I enjoyed:

1 quart water
1 quart coconut water mixed with orange juice
3 cups greeeeeen juice mixed with pineapple juice
a few berries, piece of an AMAZING fig from the garden, a mango
3 cups greeeeeeeeen juice mixed with pineapple juice
shared "cornucopia" meal with friends: abundance of yummminess like cucumber salad, kale salad, spicy coco-mango soup, freshly made nut butters etc, followed by AMAZING carob-maca-lavander YUMballs :)
mug of reishi/shilajit/ormus tea
mug of horchata tea
1 cup water

LOVED these videos on Uncontacted Tribes of the world sent in by one reader, Peggy, recently. They are videos from the organisation "Survival", who work to protect the rights and land of indigenous tribes worldwide. There were two videos - HERE and HERE that caught my attention - I especially find it fascinating to see how the "untouched" tribe in Brazil is growing bananas, papayas and other foods around their huts - interesting that they too seem to have some low-impact "agriculture" going on to make their lives easier...check the videos out HERE and HERE.


on Feb the 7th I loved:

1 quart water
1 cup pomegranate/orange juice
3 cups greeeeeen juice mixed with pineapple juice
bowl of mango pieces with coconut yoghurt and stevia :)
shared "cornucopia" meal with friends: abundance of yummminess like cucumber salad, kale salad, spicy coco-mango soup, freshly made nut butters etc, followed by a few dried prunes :)
mug of reishi/shilajit/ormus tea
mug of horchata tea
1 cup water

Today is Mr. Monarch's 36th birthday :) He is just about to get a yummy massage to celebrate - in the meantime, if you'd love to send him YOUR swashbuckling raw b-day greetings, you can do so on his Twitter page here: http://twitter.com/mattmonarch or his Facebook page here: http://www.facebook.com/mattmonarch

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUBBA :)

All love,
Angelalalalalalalaaaaaaaaaaaa. xxx

The Longevity Conference Experience :)

Recently I was very excited to access the playback recordings of David Wolfe's "Longevity Conference", held live in California in March this year with hundreds of people in attendance. Some of my favouritist raw/health-orientated beings presented at the conference, including Wolfie, Solla, Mike Adams, Dr. Mercola, Truth Calkins, Nadine Artemis, Ian Clark and Donna Gates, among others - what a stunning line-up :)

I've been watching the playback videos from the Conference this last week and I absolutely *love* them :))) It seems that pretty much the entire weekend of talks/workshops was captured on video and is available now for playback - sooooo much amazing informative entertainment :)

So far I've seen Solla making delicious raw Thai soup and face packs, Mike Adams singing some of his latest song and talking about community, Dr. Mercola answering questions on Vitamin D and fructose, Nadine Artemis sharing an outstanding outline of dental care for raw foodies, Wolfie being his entertaining self, discussing everything from DNA structure to grounding technology, Jason Wrobel giving the most amusing raw chili demo you'll probably ever see and much much more - live experiments, q&a panels, live blood analysis discussions, elixir making...there's SO much packed into this DVD package...

The DVD set just launched last week and can currently be purchased HERE - you get access to all the videos both online AND in physical DVD format, plus you also get a very generous line-up of 'bonuses' too, including three discs of the whole "Elixir Mastery Workshop" after the main conference in March, a downloadable digital sampler of recipes from raw chef Frank Giglio and a downloadable file on Joint Health from Wolfie himself...wow, what a collection ;)

You can get your hands on a copy of all this goodness HERE...and I do believe tickets are already available for the next Longevity Conference in September 2010 too - yeeeeeeee-HAH - I hope to be there this time round ;)

ENJOY :)


On May the 20th I enjoyed:

1 quart water
water of a young coconut mixed with marine phytoplankton and chocolate extract drops
2 cups wild greeeeen smoothie with dried Incan berries and a fresh cherimoya on the side
2 cups water
2 cups greeeeeen juice mixed with apple/pineapple juices
shared yummmmmmy meal with Mr. M of cucumber salad stuffed into nori sheets, followed by three Incan berry balls
mug of reishi/shilajit/ormus tea
1.5 cups water


on May the 21st it was a travelling day for us and I appreciated:

1 quart water
2 cups greeeeeen juice mixed with apple juice
2 tbsp bee pollen
bowl of fresh fruit salad with chia gel
2 cups water
2 bananas with a few freshly shelled nuts
water of a young coconut
mug of reishi/shilajit/ormus tea
2 cups water


LOVE this acoustic group permaculture song that our friend Norm sent over to us today - sooooooo SWEEEEET and uplifting :)))

ENJOY :))))

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaXfOUC8HZo

on May the 22nd I loved:

1 quart water
water of a young coconut
a delicious dragon fruit
2 cups honey/lime/salt/water electrolyte drink :)
2 cups greeeeen smoothie from Mr. M: bananas, wild greens, dragon fruit, a few dried purple mulberries
2 cups water
2 cups greeeeen juice mixed with pineapple juice
yummmmmy shared meal with Mr. M: cucumber salad stuffed into nori sheets, followed by a little 'yumpot' of hazelnut butter mixed with honey, orange oil and chocolate extract drops
mug of resihi/shilajit/ormus tea
1 cup water


on May the 23rd I appreciated:

1 quart water
shot of greeeeeen juice at the market, 1 cup sugarcane juice
2 cups greeeeeeen juice mixed with sugarcane and pineapple juices
yummmmmmy shared meal with Mr. M: cucumber salad stuffed into nori sheets, followed by three dried pineapple rings :)
3 cups water
1 cup coconut water blended with Vitamineral Green, phytoplankton and chocolate extract drops
bowl of YUMMY fresh fruit salad: banana, dragon fruit, granadilla, pineapple
mug of reishi/shilajit/ormus tea
1 cup water


OoooOooooppps...we forgot to tell you about an important part of the very special current offers on Hurom Juicers and Blendtec Blenders over at TheRawFoodWorld.com...

Aside from receiving a current hefty discount on Hurom Juicers and/or any Blendtec Blenders, you ALSO get 12-15% OFF anything else ordered alongside these items, which is all pre-programmed into the coupon codes explained below:

Get $43 off the Hurom Juicer if you use the coupon code 'Hurom43'

Get $52 - $63 off all Blendtec models if you use the coupon code 'Blendtec52'

Get $54 off the Hurom Juicer and $60 - $73 off all Blendtec models if you buy a Hurom AND a Blendtec Blender TOGETHER, and you use the coupon code 'HuromBlendtec'

So you get these great deals, PLUS 12-15% OFF anything else you order alongside the appliances, which is all automatically calculated and deducted by the store checkout - yay :)

If you want to read more about all this, you can see Mr. M's last newsletter HERE...
...Or you can jump right in and order the Hurom HERE and/or Blendtecs HERE... enjoy :)

All looooove, light and gratitude,
Ms. S-M. xxx

Vilcabamba World Raw Food Gathering, May 2010

Vilcabamba World Raw Food Gathering, May 2010

Visit, Learn and Play in the Sacred Valley of Longevity

In May 2010, raw foods enthusiasts from around the world intend to gather in Vilcabamba, Ecuador, for an informal, free–flow, unstructured, empowering and educational cell–ebration in the Sacred Valley of Longevity, from May the 4th to the 14th, 2010.

Join David "Avocado" Wolfe, Matt Monarch, Angela Stokes–Monarch, The Wheatgrass Messiah, as well as yogis and superheroes from around the world.
Simply get there. Join up with the group and get ready to explore a week or so of spontaneous joy and connection together in the sacred Valley of Longevity.
Bring your senses of humour and adventure, your water bottles, flashlights and hiking shoes...leave behind your expectations, left–brain worries and stilettos…

Please be aware that Vilcabamba is a small town; if you intend to join this gathering, please come with a sense of respect and honour towards the local community, culture and ways of life – we can co–create an enjoyable, enriching experience for everyone!

This gathering is truly a co–creation; no–one is specifically 'in charge' of organising events, transport, lodging, etc...there is no participation 'fee' involved and everyone is free to create, invite, participate and enjoy as inspiration guides them...the Vilcabamba area is an active wonderland of synchronistic flow, so step into the river and enjoy the journey...

on November the 17th I enjoyed:

1 quart water
3 cups greeeeeen juice: celery, fennel, spinach, parsley, mixed local greens from NJ, apple, ginger
2 Tbsp bee pollen and 30 chlorella tablets
1 quart greeeen juice from Liquiteria in NYC
bowl of coconut bell pepper soup with a shared flax cracker/salad at Bonobo's in NYC, followed by a bottle of the diiiviiiine coconut chai and 1.5 mesquite balls – YUMMMMM :)
2 cups 'royal flush' juice from Liquiteria
3 cups water
3 cups goji juice with Marine Phytoplankton, a cup of STRONG, handmade herbal medicinal tea from Jeff the Rawtographer
2 cups water


on November the 18th I loved:

1 quart water
1 quart greeeeeen juice from Liquiteria
1.5 cups greeeen juice from Liquiteria
picnic lunch of romaine wraps stuffed with Summer's 'Cheeze' recipe, fermented :), dulse, sprouts, cucumber, followed by 2 mesquite balls from Bonobo's
bottle of coconut chai from Bonobo's – WWWWWWOOOOWWWWWW :)
1 quart water
3 cups goji juice with Marine Phytoplankton
2 apples with 3 Tbsp bee pollen and 3 Tbsp goji powder
1 cup goji juice with Marine Phytoplankton
2 cups water

We could enjoy hikes together in Vilcabamba, raw food talks, foraging walks, horse–back riding, yoga sessions, group meditations, hot/cold spring adventures, farm tours, parties, drum circles, food demos and whatever else we might feel inspired into...

We have created a new community website for this event, where you can connect with other people about travel, accommodation, learning Spanish, researching the Vilcabamba area, making suggestions for activities together and so on – you can join that site freely and connect with others, HERE: http://rawinecuador.ning.com.

Vilcabamba is blossoming into a little hub in the Andes of raw food orientated/yogic/conscious/eco–friendly, like–minded community. Well–known for the longevity of its residents, the region is traditionally home to an unusual number of centenarians, seemingly due to the outstanding soil/air/water quality in the area and the relaxed pace of life. Life in Vilcabamba is very simple and easy–going, with many people still riding around on horseback, children playing safely in the streets late into the evening and life centered around the simple town square.

Vilcabamba is remarkably fertile and the climate in the area is described as 'like spring all year round', with food growing in abundance and houses built without either heaters or air conditioning...rich greenery, stunning views and rainbows abound...

This world-gathering of raw food enthusiasts and superheroes is a one-time only event. We're sure that we'll be talking about it for the rest of our lives...

on November the 19th I was blissed with:

1 quart water
3 cups greeeeeeeeen juice: celery, cucumber, mixed local greens (SPICY ;), fennel, parsley, spinach, romaine, ginger, lemon, apple
bowl of energy soup with flax crackers and 'cheeze' sauce on the side, followed by an apple
1 quart water
1 cup greeeeeeen juice: celery, cucumber, mixed local greens (SPICY ;), fennel, parsley, spinach, romaine, ginger, lemon, apple
30 chlorella 'nuts', 2 Tbsp bee pollen, an apple, a curry powerstick
3 cups water
3 cups goji juice with Marine Phytoplankton
2 cups water


on November the 20th I appreciated:

1 quart water
2 cups greeeeen juice: celery, cucumber, zucchini, kale, parsley, romaine, ginger, lemon
catered gourmet raw lunch including YUMMY coconut–cilantro soup, pad thai, orange creamsicle cheesecake and various samples of yummy new raw breads and cookies coming to the store soon ;)
1 quart water
20 chlorella tablets
2 apples and 2 gorgeous homemade raw apple cookies
mug of herbal tea
3 cups water

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Vilcabamba Resources

If you are not familiar with the Vilcabamba area, here are some resources you may find useful:

Photo tour from Mike Adams, the Health Ranger (www.NaturalNews.com) – http://www.naturalnews.com/PhotoTour_Vilcabamba-Ecuador-Homes_1.html

Videos from The Raw Food World TV Show of Vilcabamba – http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=TheRawFoodWorld&view=videos&query=vilcabamba

Assorted articles on Vilcabamba on NaturalNews.com: http://www.naturalnews.com/Vilcabamba.html

***Remember to join us at The Vilcabamba Raw Food Gathering May 2010 Community Website: http://rawinecuador.ning.com to meet up with your fellow travelers, share suggestions and more...***

The Facebook Events page for this gathering can be found here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=185007941314


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Travel and Accommodation:

The easiest way to get to Vilcabamba from afar seems to be as follows:

Fly to Quito, take a smaller domestic plane from there to Loja in the south of Ecuador (the nearest big town to Vilcabamba), take a taxi/bus/car from Loja to Vilcabamba.
The domestic flights between Quito and Loja can be booked with TAME –http://www3.tame.com.ec/eng/index.htm.
(Those of you coming from Europe might like to check out Air Comet – http://www.aircomet.com)


To find a place to stay in the Vilcabamba area, try visiting:
http://www.seekvilcabamba.com/Projects/VGuide/VStay.aspx (hotels, guest houses and rental info, plus lots of other great info to explore on this site ;)

Vilcabamba on WikiTravel: http://wikitravel.org/en/Vilcabamba

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We look forward to playing in paradise with you :)

All love,
Ms. Stokes-Monarch. xxx

Secrets of the 113 Year Old Man :)

Final Reminder:

Mr. Monarch is interviewing the divine Shazzle–Dazzle LIVE on The Raw Food World Radio Show today :)

The call starts at 7pm Eastern time (4pm Pacific, Midnight UK time) and is free. I imagine you may expect cheeky questions, insightful info on raising raw children, lots of giggles and special offers ;)

To access the dial–in info, visit HERE...and ENJOY...

on September the 22^nd I loved:

1 quart water

2 cups coconut water with Greener Grasses and Merlin's Elixir

bowl of energy soup with ½ a red bell pepper on the side, followed by a serving of leftover chia/plum dessert from The Tree of Life café

1 quart water

3 cups goji juice with Marine Phytoplankton

handful of spirulina crunchies

2 gorgeous apples with bee pollen and spirulina crunchies

2 cups amazing herbal tea

2 cups water

LOVE this story one reader, Antonia, sent me yesterday about Walter Breuning, who is apparently the oldest man in the USA , having just celebrated his 113^th birthday on Monday :)

He attributes his health and longevity to eating only twice a day and small amounts – read his story HERE on USAToday. This is fun for us to see, as Mr. M and I have been reading/exploring a lot recently around 'temperance' – Mr. M just wrote a great little article on this subject in his last newsletter in fact, called 'How to Live Over 100 Years Old' – you can read that HERE if you'd love to...

Here's to systematic undereating and enhanced longevity ;)

on September the 23^rd I adored:

1 quart water

double shot of sprout juice and 3 cups greeeeeeeeen juice: celery, fennel, romaine, spinach, little carrot

bowl of energy soup with ½ a red bell pepper, followed by a little pistachio halva from Wilderness Poet

1 quart water

2 cups goji juice with Marine Phytoplankton

2 apples with bee pollen and spirulina crunchies

3 cups water

on September the 24^th I was blissed with:

1 quart water

2 cups greeeeeeeeen juice: celery, zucchini, spinach, romaine, ginger, lime

bowl of energy soup with 'pizza' flax crackers, followed by a sample of the lucuma vanilla crème from Vivapura

1 quart water

2 cups goji juice with Marine Phytoplankton

2 apples with bee pollen and spirulina crunchies

3 cups water

MMmmmmm, well, while we're on the subject of taking very little into the body, dear Ms. diva Dina from BellyBoxFitness.com has a very generous offer to extend to one of you lovelies out there, if it resonates for you.

Dina wants to GIVE AWAY a 3–week water fasting package at The Tanglewood Wellness Center in Panama (worth over $2000), to someone who really would love to heal a serious health challenge or is looking for radical shifts in their life.

The fast can be taken at any time – the center opens in rotations of a number of weeks 'on', then a number of weeks 'off' and you can take the three weeks whenever you like during the open sessions.

Now, I have never personally water–fasted and would not choose to undertake something like this myself, however I wanted to pass this message on, in case any of you out there would love to accept Dina's offer. She has been to the Tanglewood Center quite a few times before and bought this package to go again, before realising her heart isn't quite in it anymore to water fast herself. She decided that instead she'd love to give this package away to someone else. Here's what she wrote:

"The only requirement is that I want to give it to someone who really really wants it, has really researched water fasting, has a serious illness, health challenge or is looking for massive radical change in their life and has the will power and dedication to maintain health afterward. This is a serious fast - more extreme than a juice fast and I want them prepared into what they will enter into. I would like to help them understand what not to do once they have demonstrated they are familiar with this knowledge."

If YOU would love to connect with Dina about her offer, you can contact her on: dina (at) bellyboxfitness.com before November 15^th, explaining WHY you would love to undertake this kind of water fast; please include a contact phone number.

Bright blessings to you all – we love you :)

All love,

Ms. Sto–Mo. xxx