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In this week's conversation between Dr. James Emery White and co-host Alexis Drye, they take time to discuss all things related to the pope in light of the recent death of Pope Francis at the age of 88. He served as the head of the Catholic Church for 12 years, and his death certainly sparked a media storm. So this episode takes time to explore the history of the office of the pope, how future popes are elected through the process of the conclave, and more. Episode Links Dr. White mentioned the attention that the 2024 movie Conclave, has been getting, particularly since Pope Francis passed away. Holly Meyer wrote an article recently for Associated Press News titled, “So you saw ‘Conclave' the movie. Here's what it got right – and wrong – about real-life conclaves.” You can read that article HERE. And then, if this episode sparked an interest in learning more about the papacy, here are a number of articles we'd suggest you check out: “What are the Catholic Church's rites after the death of a pope and the election of a new one?” Los Angeles Times. Russell Moore, “A US Evangelical Considers Pope Francis,” Christianity Today. Olivia B. Waxman, “Pope Francis, the ‘World's Parish Priest' Who Led in an Era of Crisis, Dies at 88,” Time. Joel Hodge and Antonia Pizzey, “Pope Francis has died, aged 88. These were his greatest reforms – and controversies,” The Conversation. Thomas Reese, “Why the synod on synodality is confusing to American Catholics,” National Catholic Reporter. “Sede vacante: What happens now, and who is in charge?” The Pillar. Greta Cross, “Conclave smoke: What black and white smoke signal during election of a new pope,” USA Today. Colleen Barry, “Tens of thousands file into St. Peter's Basilica to pay final respects to Pope Francis,” AP News. Ross Douthat, “Can the Catholic Church Quit the Culture Wars?” The New York Times. Marc Ramirez, “Pope Francis was the first Jesuit pope of the Catholic Church. What is a Jesuit?” USA Today. Matthew Walther, “The Real Legacy of Pope Francis,” The Atlantic. Brian McGill & Marcus Walker, “Picking a Pope: Inside the World's Most Secretive Election,” The Wall Street Journal. For those of you who are new to Church & Culture, we'd love to invite you to subscribe (for free of course) to the twice-weekly Church & Culture blog and check out the Daily Headline News - a collection of headlines from around the globe each weekday. We'd also love to hear from you if there is a topic that you'd like to see discussed on the Church & Culture Podcast in an upcoming episode. You can find the form to submit your questions at the bottom of the podcast page HERE.

Welcome to season 2 of Church Chat, the show that has the conversations about ministry you wish you were having. Today, we're talking to Marc Ramirez, District Superintendent of EFCA Southeast. We chat about how to discern God's will for a big transition, staying connected to the local church when your role changes, understanding church context, being an influencer vs a decider, how to maximize interactions with people you lead but don't see very often, how to leave well, leading with clarity, and more! FINISH THE EPISODE: https://pod.co/church-chat/hold-on-loosely-with-marc-ramirez Marc Ramirez is the District Superintendent of EFCA Southeast. For 18 years previously, Marc served as both an associate pastor and senior pastor of Fellowship Church. During that time, he implemented a vision and strategy that led to significant growth in church attendance, church staff and the expansion of the church worship center. Marc has also functioned in leadership roles with his district cluster group and pastoral care team. Marc received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Misericordia University, Pennsylvania, and a Masters from Liberty Theological Seminary, Virginia. Before serving as a pastor, Marc worked for 12 years in the corporate sector, including time in South Florida. Connect With Marc: EmailFacebook Mentioned In This Episode: EFCA SoutheastChurch Chat Cedrick Brown Listen to more Church Chat episodes. Connect with EFCA East efcaeast.comInstagramFacebook Thanks to our episode sponsor: Trinity Evangelical Divinity SchoolHenry Center LecturesTEDS Bulletin

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In this week's conversation between Dr. James Emery White and co-host Alexis Drye, they discuss both the startling rise of cultural Christianity in the West, as well as the incurably churchy desires of our souls. While there is an upward trend in America for people to identify themselves as religiously unaffiliated, they don't actually seem to want to disaffiliate themselves from all things related to religion. In fact, there are many traditions and symbols associated with Christianity that they seem to long for. So what causes this spiritual hunger? Episode Links Dr. White recently blogged about this topic, which is part of what prompted today's conversation. We'd suggest reading “The Rise of Cultural Christianity” and “Surprising Mourners for the Decline of Christianity.” There was also an article written by Madeleine Davies for The New Statesman titled “The rise of cultural Christianity,” which you can find HERE. Dr. White also mentioned the surprising commentary made recently by famed atheist Richard Dawkins stating that he would consider himself to be a cultural Christian. You can watch the LBC video post of Richard Dawkins on X HERE, as well as read the article written by Walter Sánchez Silva titled “Famous Atheist Richard Dawkins Says He Considers Himself a ‘Cultural Christian'.” There was another article Dr. White referenced written by Derek Thompson - who considers himself to be an agnostic - in The Atlantic. You can read “The True Cost of the Churchgoing Bust” HERE. There were a few books that Dr. White noted related to today's conversation: The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order by Sam Huntington, Mr. Jones, Meet the Master: Sermons and Prayers of Peter Marshall by Catherine Marshall and How the Irish Saved Civilization by Thomas Cahill. There are a couple past podcasts that you may be interested in checking out related to today's conversation. One is CCP106: On Atheists and Agnostics and the other is CCP9: On Unchurched Christians. The first explores the rise in Americans saying “no” to organized religion and the second focuses on this desire that so many have to find church-like experiences in other settings. There is also an article written by Marc Ramirez in USA Today titled “As Millions Leave Organized Religion, Spiritual and Secular Communities Offer Refuge.” You can read that article HERE. For those of you who are new to Church & Culture, we'd love to invite you to subscribe (for free of course) to the twice-weekly Church & Culture blog and check out the Daily Headline News - a collection of headlines from around the globe each weekday. We'd also love to hear from you if there is a topic that you'd like to see discussed on the Church & Culture Podcast in an upcoming episode. You can find the form to submit your questions at the bottom of the podcast page HERE.

Did you know that 90% of Type II diabetes cases are preventable through lifestyle changes? In our latest episode of the #NHAHealthSciencePodcast, we dive deep into this statistic with Marc Ramirez. Marc shares his inspiring journey of how he reversed his Type II diabetes through simple lifestyle modifications, particularly adopting a plant-based diet. His story is a testament to the power of food in transforming our health.   But it's not just about genetics. Marc emphasizes that our family history doesn't have to dictate our health outcomes. By making conscious choices about what we eat and how we live, we can significantly reduce our risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease.   Tune in to hear Marc's firsthand account of how he went from being at risk of a health crisis to thriving with vitality. His experience sheds light on the importance of taking control of our health destiny and making informed decisions about our lifestyle.   Join us for this enlightening conversation on the #NHAHealthSciencePodcast hosted by @drfranksabatino. Listen now at www.HealthScience.org/podcast/084-Marc-Ramirez  and start your journey to better health today! #HealthAndWellness #PlantBasedLiving  

Russia is trying to reverse its fortunes on the battlefield. Plus, USA TODAY national correspondent Rick Jervis talks about the dire situation facing migrants bused around the country, we consider what graphic video of deaths tells us about desensitization to trauma, USA TODAY national correspondent Marc Ramirez looks at how transgender youths and their families have to uproot their lives and monarch butterflies are being shipped to Texas to help speed up migration.(Audio: Associated Press)Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Imagine getting hired to write about social justice, inclusion and self identity at the largest newspaper in the United States. Reporter Marc Ramirez has taken on the challenge and has included the Latinx LGBTQ community in his front page stories. Thank you for being an ally, Marc!

Russia has appeared to target civilian areas in their invasion. Plus, President Joe Biden meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Supreme Court correspondent John Fritze looks at Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's past decisions, cleanup efforts continue in Japan after an earthquake and national correspondent Marc Ramirez explains how young people are turning to things beyond the church for spiritual fulfillment.(Audio: Associated Press)Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This message was presented in Clarks Summit University's chapel on February 24, 2022 by Marc Ramirez, pastor of Fellowship Baptist Church in Dallas, PA.You can learn more about Clarks Summit University at www.ClarksSummitU.edu. CHRIST-CENTERED. CAREER-READY.

The opening ceremony is set for 7 a.m. ET. Plus, senior tech and economic opportunity reporter Jessica Guynn talks about new laws pressing companies to reveal how much positions pay, national correspondent Marc Ramirez reports on the isolating effect of the pandemic on older Americans, new job numbers are bleak and a massive winter storm hits 100 million people.(Audio: Associated Press)Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reverse Diabetes With Plant-based Vegan Diet Whenever we hear of disease, medicine is always ready as a cure. We know that particular medicine will tackle the problem at hand but what we miss out on is - what are the other direct effects of the same medicine. Medicines can never be the long-term solution. Diabetes is a very big problem in today's time. But here's a fact, you can reverse type 2 diabetes with a plant-based vegan diet. And here's another fact, when it comes to diet, there is no diet fits all. However, a type of diet can work wonders for you. The question is- are you willing to make the change? Are you ready to make the shift?  In this blog, we will discuss: WHAT IS TYPE 2 DIABETES? WHAT IS A VEGAN DIET? HOW DOES THE VEGAN DIET WORKS FOR DIABETICS? WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A VEGAN DIET? HOW TO ENSURE THE SUCCESS OF A VEGAN DIET? KETO DIET AND ITS SIDE EFFECTS Before we dive into the blog and delve into all the information, first let us know about someone who has had Type 2 diabetes for a very long time but has been able to live a medication-free healthy life for the past eight and half years now, Marc Ramirez. He is a B.S. Kinesiology, is a TEDx presenter, motivational speaker, and certified Food for Life instructor with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). Marc and his wife Kim run a non-profit called Chickpea and Bean, which helps all people achieve health through the healing power of plants. In 2011 Marc made a shift to a plant-based lifestyle and his health greatly improved. He reversed Type 2 diabetes, psoriasis, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, high cholesterol, obesity, frequent heartburn.  WHAT IS TYPE 2 DIABETES? Type 2 diabetes is often characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and a relative lack of insulin. It is a chronic condition that results in more than the required amount of sugar circulating in the bloodstream. In type 2 diabetes, there are two interrelated problems.   Your pancreas is not able to produce enough insulin (a hormone that regulates the movement of sugar into your cells) Hence, the cells respond poorly to insulin and take in less sugar  Managing type 2 diabetes is very much possible. By losing weight, eating well and exercising regularly you manage your blood sugar levels. High blood sugar levels can lead to disorders of the circulatory, nervous and immune systems.  WHAT IS A VEGAN DIET?  A person who follows the diet of abstaining from the consumption of animal products is called a vegan and the philosophy is called veganism. There are multiple distinctions between Vegans. Dietary vegans, also known as "strict vegetarians" avoid consumption of meat, eggs, dairy products, and any other animal-derived substances. An ethical vegan, also known as a "moral vegetarian", not only follows a vegan diet but also extends the philosophy to the treatment of other humans, and opposes the use of animals for any purpose. "Environmental veganism", refers to the avoidance of animal products and opposes the industrial farming of animals as it is environmentally damaging and unsustainable. In simple terms, a Vegan diet is a diet exclusive of animal and dairy products and inclusive of only plant-based products. This means no cow milk, no eggs, no chicken, no meat, no cheese. A vegan diet is full of while fruits and vegetables along with legumes and nuts.    Vegans in the USA have been increasing at a very high rate. More and more people are shifting to a plant-based diet. People have realized that their diet plays the most important role in maintaining a healthy and problems free life.    If you follow a healthy vegan diet, you are less likely to get heart disease, certain cancers, obesity, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, cholesterol.    Studies have also shown that vegans are less likely to be overweight and tend to have a lower percentage of body fat. Thus, reducing the risk of other chronic diseases.   However, a vegan diet has proved to be very beneficial for those suffering from diabetes. Adopting a vegan diet plan will help you bring down your blood sugar levels.   HOW DOES THE VEGAN DIET WORKS FOR DIABETICS?   People with diabetes have a high risk of Cardiovascular disease, are usually overweight and have high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol. A vegan diet or plant-based diet helps fight the problem from the root cause and eliminate the chances of most chronic diseases. A vegan diet has less saturated fats and is high in fiber. It has high amounts of fruits and vegetables which are very useful for people with diabetes.  You must consult your dietician and doctor when you decide to shift to a vegan diet. They will ensure that all the key nutrients are present in your diet. A balanced, nutritious and whole-food diet is necessary for a person who is just making a shift in his diet.  Based on a lot of factors, from the type of diabetes you have to your physical activity level, sex, age, and others, your dietician and doctor will help you identify the ideal amount of carbs, proteins along with other vitamins, needed with each meal.   You can either make a complete shift and turn to a plant-based diet at once or can gradually increase the amount of plant-based meals, slowly eliminating animal products from your diet.   People with diabetes are suggested to keep the intake of carbs consistent throughout the day. Carbs have a direct effect on blood sugar levels than protein and fats. Therefore, the meals and snacks must be balanced with carbs, protein, and healthy fat. A plant-based diet might be a little challenging initially, but it is the best choice to bring down the blood sugar levels.   Listed below are examples of carbs, proteins, and fats that you can use to prepare meals and snacks if you're following a vegan diet for diabetes:   Carbs: whole grain flour (bread, pasta), rice, potatoes, oats, quinoa, fruit (fresh, frozen, or unsweetened canned), corn Proteins: soybeans and soybean products (tofu, tempeh), beans, lentils, peas, peanuts, tree nuts, nut butter, seeds, plant-based meat alternatives Fats: olive oil, avocado oil, avocado, nuts and seeds, coconut, plant-based spreads Many plant-based foods, such as beans and grains, contain a mixture of carbs, protein, and fat, so they can pull double or triple duty in your meal planning Additionally, fiber which is a type of indigestible carb is found in most plant-based foods. Fiber is very helpful as it makes these foods more filling and also helps in reducing your blood sugar level.   Most of us worry that the amount of protein that we intake following a vegan diet is very low. However, unknowingly most of us eat far more protein than our body requires. Gorilla shares the same DNA as humans to 98.3%. They are almost human from a genetic standpoint. Guess what? They are vegan. They get their huge structure and strong muscles from consuming plants and plant-based food. Even animals as big as an elephant or a giraffe or a rhinoceros or a stallion all of these are vegetarian. They have got their strong structures and muscles by eating plants and plant-based food.   WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A VEGAN DIET?   Animal-based food is rich in saturated fats which are most harmful to our body. These food items lead to inflammation and belly fat. They also make your body resistant to insulin and increases blood sugar levels.   Nevertheless, a vegan diet is rich in unsaturated fats which are not harmful. Plant-based food items are also high in fiber, antioxidants, minerals. These nutrients protect your body against diseases and always manage your blood sugar levels.   A vegan diet also helps in managing weight. As the diet is rich in fiber, you tend to get rid of all the unhealthy and hard-to-digest food items, Hence, making digestion an easy process for your body.   HOW TO ENSURE THE SUCCESS OF A VEGAN DIET?   After deciding that you want to turn vegan, there are few things that you should consider to ensure the success of the diet.   Plan ahead: Meal planning and having some healthy snacks handy will be very helpful. Also, check out the menu in advance when you're planning to dine out always.  Eat plenty of non-starchy veggies: Non-starchy food is low in carbs but full of fiber and nutrients. They have the least effect on your blood sugar and help you feel full and satisfied.  Balance each meal and snack: A healthy balance of carbs, fats, and protein, along with some non-starchy vegetables is the most ideal combination of meals and snacks.  Mix up your proteins: include a variety of plant-based protein sources in your diet. It will ensure that you are getting essential amino acids in the required amounts for optimal health. Monitor your blood sugar regularly: If you have diabetes, and are following a vegan diet, you should check your blood sugar regularly to stay aware of the fluctuations in your blood sugar levels. Supplement wisely: If your doctor suggests, take the supplements. At times, your diet might not be able to fulfill the exact requirements of different nutrients. It is ok to include a few supplements like iron, B12, Vitamin D to ensure your body is never nutrient deficient.    KETO DIET AND ITS EFFECTS  The Ketogenic Diet or Keto Diet involves cutting down the carbohydrates, to almost 50 grams a day or less. By doing this you help your body achieve a state of ketosis, in which it has to burn fat (rather than sugar) for energy. The diet's unsustainable nature has led to many questions being raised by doctors and health experts. A Keto diet is a high-fat, low-carb diet. It promises quick weight loss. However, health experts worry about the side effects and complications are way more than its benefits.   The Keto Flu: Keto Flu usually happens in the early stages of commencing the Keto Diet. It includes headaches, nausea, fatigue, and diarrhea. Constipation: your body is losing water weight which means you are clogging your pipes increased risk of kidney stones: High intake of animal proteins can increase both calcium and uric acid levels in urine. As these levels rise, so does your risk of developing kidney stones. increase your cholesterol: keto diet involves getting up to 85% of your daily calories from fat. This means the diet isn't exactly heart-healthy. Vitamin Deficiency: Keto Diet prohibits a lot of fruits and vegetables which causes vitamin and mineral deficiency. This blog covers the highlights from the latest episode of Resolving Diabetes Naturally which was about the benefits of shifting to a Vegan diet for Type 2 diabetes patients. You can check out the entire podcast on our YouTube channel by clicking this link: If you have any other questions related to a plant-based diet and how it helps in managing blood sugar levels, please drop us an email with your question and a brief about yourself at drchellam@holisticicon.com   SM Posts IMAGE 1 Nearly 31 million Americans have type 2 diabetes.   Type 2 diabetes is a long-term medical condition in which your body doesn't use insulin efficiently, resulting in abnormal blood sugar levels.   Some of the common health issues faced by Diabetics High cholesterol High blood pressure Frequent heartburn Erectile dysfunction Heart disease and stroke Kidney disease Vision and nerve problems Delayed recovery of wounds   Can Type 2 Diabetes be Reversed?   YES   Here's how to get started Get aware of what causes diabetes, pre-diabetes and insulin resistance Adapt whole-food, plant-based diet Do regular physical activity Rest properly   Did You know? As per Forbes, Almost a quarter of Americans between the ages of 25 and 34 declare as vegans or vegetarians.   A Vegan diet is a lifestyle choice in which you decide to give up animal-based food items. Living on plant-based food items is called a vegan diet. It is highly beneficial for diabetic patients as it has unsaturated fats which help in managing blood sugar levels.    There are majorly three types of Vegan diets: Dietary vegans, also known as "strict vegetarians" avoid consumption of meat, eggs, dairy products, and any other animal-derived substances. An ethical vegan, also known as a "moral vegetarian", not only follows a vegan diet but also extends the philosophy to the treatment of other humans, and opposes the use of animals for any purpose. "Environmental veganism", refers to the avoidance of animal products and opposes the industrial farming of animals as it is environmentally damaging and unsustainable. To learn more about the vegan diet and how it manages blood sugar levels, watch the latest episode of Resolving Diabetes Naturally. Link in bio.        In the latest episode of Resolving Diabetes Naturally, Dr Nisha Chellam, Board Certified Internist, and Founder of Holistic ICON and Marc Ramirez co-founder of Non-Profit ChickPea and Bean have discussed the ways in which plant-based diet benefits diabetics and prevent other chronic diseases. Link in bio. 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National correspondent for identity and inclusion issues Marc Ramirez explains how Puerto Rico is the epicenter for the violence. Plus, President Joe Biden will sign the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act into law, pressure builds on Israel for a cease-fire, Thursday is Global Accessibility Awareness Day and the PGA Championship tees off.(Audio: Associated Press)

Just five months into the year, the U.S. is on track to break a troubling record. Last year, 44 transgender people were killed in the U.S. and its territories. So far this year, the count is close to two dozen, according to the Human Rights Campaign. Those are just the cases that we know of. More than half the victims were Black trans women, and the region with the highest rate is Puerto Rico. Today, we'll speak with Marc Ramirez about the rise in transgender violence in Puerto Rico and across the U.S. He's a USA Today national correspondent who covers identity and inclusion issues. We'll also speak to Maria José, a trans woman who heads a safe space in Puerto Rico for LGBTQ folks.

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A can't miss episode as we break down all the Regional Semifinal and State Quarters football action involving our local teams. Wellington head coach Greg Proffitt talks about his team, Marc Ramirez, and more. Plus Canyon Lady Eagles, Naz girls, and Kyla Kane strike gold.

Get a master’s in health from a master of health as Dr. Neal Barnard answers your diet and nutrition questions!   “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll opens up The Doctors Mailbag for Dr. Barnard to feed your appetite for nutrition knowledge.   Among the questions answered:   How much fat is too much fat on a whole food plant-based diet? When is it worth paying extra to eat organic? Do smoothies raise blood sugar more than whole fruits? How can you avoid eating oil at restaurants? Do plant fats react differently than animal fats for people with diabetes? And many more!   Plus, former college football star Marc Ramirez joins the show to share the amazing true story of how he was able to lose weight and reverse a diabetes diagnosis even though the disease had ravaged his family. For years he believed that diabetes was his genetic destiny. Not only had his mother died from it, but several of his siblings experienced devastating complications. In 2011, Marc adopted a plant-based diet and transformed his life! He reversed type 2 diabetes, and lowered both high cholesterol and high blood pressure. He also lost more than 50 pounds! Today, he’s teaching others about the potential life-saving benefits of a plant-based diet so they too can reclaim their health!   Send Chuck a Question for The Doctor’s Mailbag Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard’s Tackling Diabetes Series Register: http://bit.ly/DiabetesYBIB — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @drnealbarnard IG: @drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Marc Ramirez Twitter: @chickpeaandbean IG: @chickpeaandbean Web: https://www.chickpeaandbean.com — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

“I was resigned to the fact that this is was going to be my destiny.”Marc Ramirez figured his family history of chronic illness made getting sick was a foregone conclusion. But then, he began a whole foods, plant-based lifestyle that cured his diabetes, high cholesterol, and more.------------------------------------Highlights2:15 - Marc’s family history of chronic illness led him to believe that getting sick was unavoidable.7:30 - After trying all sorts of diets and suffering with diabetes for 10 years, Marc tried going plant-based. After 2 months of a plant-based lifestyle, Marc was able to get off all five of his medications (including insulin!). 11:20 - “We are not depriving ourselves of any of the foods we grew up with”. Marc chats about the connection between food and culture - and how he veganizes his favorites. “This is a lifestyle of abundance.”16:00 - Health came first - but now Marc knows even more about animal welfare and the environment.19:30 - The protein myth.

Dr. Neal Barnard shares his four steps to beat diabetes as he joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room! Dr. Barnard also explains the truth behind diabetes and why fat — not sugar — is the real problem. We also discover the science of genetics and how someone may avoid become diabetic when nearly every other family member is. This can even happen with identical twins! One out of three adults in the United States are either diabetic or pre-diabetic and many are unaware that they are. So, the tips come just in time! Former college football star Marc Ramirez is living proof that a plant-based diet and lifestyle changes can send diabetes into remission. His family was ravaged by the diseases and he knew that he didn’t want to go down that same path. Marc sits down with Chuck to share his inspirational story and detail how he made the change a full 10 years after his initial diagnosis and was able to get off all of his medication. And now he’s transforming the lives of his former teammates! --- --- 4 Steps To Tackle Diabetes http://bit.ly/PCRMDiabetes --- --- Dr. Barnard’s Program for Reversing Diabetes Book: https://amzn.to/2r9R0iX Cookbook: https://amzn.to/2qtpHjE --- --- Marc Ramirez http://www.chickpeaandbean.com Twitter: @chickpeaandbean IG: @chickpeaandbean Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chickpeaandbean/ --- --- Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook --- --- Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook --- --- Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Join “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll as he revisits the most inspirational figures of 2018. After being diagnosed with diabetes, former star football player Marc Ramirez refused to accept the same fate that claimed the lives of two family members and crippled the bodies of others. He is proof that genetics are not destiny. Josh LaJaunie was more than 200 pounds overweight and felt trapped inside of a body that seemed destined for an early grave. But he was able to break free of his unhealthy prison and transform himself into an elite runner who now is inspiring thousands to lead healthier lives. The ageless mother-daughter duo of Tracye and Mary McQuirter are turning back the hands of time. Both are turning heads and freely boasting about their age. And you would too if you looked and felt 20 years younger than you actually are! After experiencing extreme pain in her breast, doctors discovered a lump in Lee Crosby’s breast. Barely 30 years old, she was terrified of becoming a statistic. But she beat back that fear and used her experience to create a bright future for herself as a highly sought-after dietician. Evan Bass struggled mightily with his weight. His short stature and large frame made him an easy target for cowardly critics with sharp tongues. He was frequently on the receiving end of cruel comments and cold stares while battling a severe food addiction. But what nobody knew, not even Evan, was that lying dormant inside of him was unparalleled willpower to turn his life around. He’s now a modern-day Rocky with a refuse to lose attitude.  All of them have one thing in common: they adopted to a plant-based diet. Follow Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PCRM IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC / @PhysiciansCommittee Share the Show Please pass along what you’ve learned on the show by sharing it with a friend and by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Also, please leave 5-star rating.

Marc Ramirez is a former University of Michigan football player who released 50 pounds and reversed type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, psoriasis, and eliminated heartburn. Marc and his wife, Kim, have seen firsthand the transformational evidence of a whole food plant-based lifestyle on the body. This led them to start Chickpea and Bean, a non-profit organization. They will share how some simple lifestyle changes will dramatically change your health.

This week’s guest is Marc Ramirez. Mark told me that he had been a big guy all of his life. After getting out of college he began to put on weight and eventually ended up on medications for diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Nearly everyone in his family battled diabetes, including his mother for 33 years. His doctor actually told him that he would be giving himself injections for the rest of his life. Marc has since gotten off all of his medications, has lost 50lbs, and is feeling better than ever. We have a great conversation and thanks for tuning in.

A low fat plant based whole food diet had a dramatic impact on Marc Ramirez and it can do the same for you! Marc has lost more than 50 pounds and no longer needs diabetes medications. He has reversed insulin resistance, thus he reversed the disease process which leads to type 2 diabetes. The plant based whole food diet was his key to success.

Marc Ramirez is a former University of Michigan football player who released 50 pounds and reversed type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, psoriasis, and eliminated heartburn. Marc and his wife, Kim, have seen firsthand the transformational evidence of a whole food plant-based lifestyle on the body. This led them to start Chickpea and Bean, a non-profit organization. They will share the biggest frustration they currently have.

So you’re ready to go vegan. Now what? Here is the answer! Learn a guide to the first three weeks of going plant-based. Plus, “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll chats with former football player Marc Ramirez who defied genetics and stared premature death in the face and beat it by going vegan. His family’s history with the disease was no match for a plant-based diet! Also, Dr. Neal Barnard will give you one of the best pieces of advice any new vegan could ever get. This show is all about the 21-day Vegan Kickstart Program from the Physician’s Committee. Get inspired and make the change!

Type 2 Diabetes Podcast series episode #6. If you missed Jim Balla's story Podcast #88, Marc Ramirez's story Podcast #90, Ann Marie Andricola's story Podcast #91, Amy Johnson's story Podcast #92, or Karla Freeze's story podcast #93, then I strongly encourage you to check them out! I am highlighting individuals who conquered their type 2 DM, prediabetes and stop the avalanche of chronic disease with a whole foods plant based. Now on to the last but not least of our series interviews. The inspirational and dynamic duo Bill and Cindy Tonseth. Bill and Cindy are a wonderful couple that share their stories of dramatic weight loss, type 2 diabetes reversal and traveling this journey as a couple. It was such a delight to interview them and I hope you can understand the importance of spouses supporting one another in a quest for better health. Enjoy! Thanks as always for listening. Please check my website if you would like to learn how you too can start your journey to health with the whole foods plant based diet from the viewpoint of a plant based doctor. howtohealth.org Please share this with family and friends!

Type 2 Diabetes Podcast series episode #4. If you missed Jim Balla's story Podcast #88, Marc Ramirez's story Podcast #90, Ann Marie Andricola's story Podcast #91, or Amy Johnson's story Podcast #92, then I strongly encourage you to check them out! I am highlighting individuals who conquered their type 2 DM, prediabetes and stop the avalanche of chronic disease with a whole foods plant based. Now on to the inspirational Karla Freeze! At the age of 50 Karla found herself weighing 371 pounds, a type 2 diabetic, high cholesterol, headaches and obstructive sleep apnea requiring a CPAP machine. Her mother's difficult journey with Alzheimer's inspired her to research ways to decrease her own risks of developing the devastating disease. In 2008 she found her answer...but I will let her tell you the rest! You can find Karla at http://www.purelyplants.co and learn about how she can help you! Thanks as always for listening. Please check my website if you would like to learn how you too can start your journey to health with the whole foods plant based diet from the viewpoint of a plant based doctor. http://howtohealth.org Please share this with family and friends!

Type 2 Diabetes Podcast series episode #4. If you missed Jim Balla's story Podcast #88, Marc Ramirez's story Podcast #90, or Ann Marie Andricola's story Podcast #91 then I strongly encourage you to check them out! I am highlighting individuals who conquered their type 2 DM, prediabetes and stop the avalanche of chronic disease with a whole foods plant based. Now on to the incredible Amy Johnson, aka Mrs. Plant in Texas. Amy watched Forks Over Knives on May 26, 2012, at the request of her son. At the time, she was a Type 2 diabetic, weighed 220 pounds (at 5'2" tall), and she was taking orals medications three times a day. She and her husband switched their diet literally over night. Amy was off her medications in 3 months...but I will let her tell you the rest of the story because it is incredible. You can find Amy at http://www.mrsplantintexas.com and learn about how to make your food delicious! Thanks as always for listening. Please check my website if you would like to learn how you too can start your journey to health with the whole foods plant based diet from the viewpoint of a plant based doctor. http://howtohealth.org Please share this with family and friends!

Type 2 Diabetes Podcast series episode #3. If you missed Jim Balla's story Podcast #88 or Marc Ramirez's story Podcast #90 I strongly encourage you to check them out! I am highlighting individuals who conquered their type 2 DM, prediabetes and stop the avalanche of chronic disease with a whole foods plant based. Now on to the amazing Ann Marie Andricola! Ann Marie was diagnosed with prediabetes in 2013 and she began educating herself but had some twists and turns in her journey which led her finally to Mrs. Love Chard, Bethany Stec Janicek. Discover how she is changing her life and you can too! Thanks as always for listening. Please check my website if you would like to learn how you too can start your journey to health with the whole foods plant based diet. http://howtohealth.org Please share this with family and friends!

Type 2 Diabetes Podcast series episode #2. If you missed Jim Balla's story Podcast #88 I strongly encourage you to check it out! I am highlighting individuals who conquered their type 2 DM and stop the avalanche of chronic disease with a whole foods plant based. Now on to the amazing Marc Ramirez! Marc is a former collegiate athlete that had the freedom to eat what every he wanted when he was younger. Sadly, Marc has witnessed his mother and sibling die from the ravages of type 2 diabetes. He has seen other siblings lose limbs and their sight from what he thought was a genetic disease. As the years progressed Marc soon found himself diagnosed with type 2 diabetes requiring oral medications and insulin. He was terrified of his future until he watched Forks Over Knives and the light bulb moment happened. Marc and his wife went on to read books and educate themselves and soon he was no longer a diabetic! Marc and his wife, Kim, are committed to sharing the message of a whole foods plant based diet. There website is http://chickpeaandbean.com and they teach people all about the WFPB diet. If you are looking for a streamline course on how to do this and learn at your own pace, check out my website http://howtohealth.org where you will find everything you need to know to get started. Thanks for listening as always! Please share with your friends and family!

Marc Ramirez may be approaching 50 but his spirit and health is All American. He had 4 amazing years as a guard for the University of Michigan football team and 3 trips to the Rose Bowl. Just 10 years later he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and his health was anything but victorious. It took another 10 years of illness until he learned of Forks Over Knives and the potential for reversal of diabetes. Just 3 months later he was off of all medications. Today Marc and his wife Kim are leaders in education and can be found at chickpeaandbean.com.

Is it possible for a 305 pound carnivore football player to reverse course on all of his chronic diseases and completely change the trajectory of his family's life forever? Marc Ramirez grew up in southern Texas wth four brothers and three sisters. HIs father abandoned his family when Marc was eight years old and left his mother struggling to raise an army of children on her own. Marc ultimately rose up and earned a football scholarship to the University of Michigan, where he played right guard for the legendary coach Bo Schembechler. Marc and his teammates went on to play in three Rose Bowls and one Hall of Fame Bowl.   To fuel his 305 pound frame and the countless hours of training, Marc required a significant amount of food intake; he was quite fond of steak and potatoes; by his own account, usually more of the steak. But once the chapter closed on Marc's football career, his dietary habits didn't change, and his body started to fight against him. This came in the form of weight gain, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and a host of other lifestyle diseases, all requiring enough medications to line a pharmacy shelf. What Marc feared was that he was firmly on the same path as his mother and siblings. And just to give you an idea of what Marc's family was experiencing… His mom underwent kidney transplant, passed in 2002 after 33 years of fighting diabetes. Sadly, his brother David passed from pancreatic cancer two months later. Marc's sister Carol struggled with type 2 diabetes for many years. His twin brother Joe battles with type 2 diabetes, and already has suffered a heart attack. Marc's youngest sister Sandra, has type 2 diabetes. And Martin, Marc's youngest sibling, has type 2 diabetes, he's had a pancreas and kidney transplant, he's legally blind and had his right leg amputated. Martin undergoes dialysis 3 times per week, and is on a whopping 25 medications. Marc was confronted with the very real possibility that he was predestined to suffer the same outcomes as other members of his family. I'm not going to give away the entire story here, but conversation that follows with Marc and his wife, Kim (aka Chickpea and Bean), truly demonstrates what we are capable of as humans. We cover Marc's slow decline into illness, and then how Kim's support helped him work his way back to health, and ultimately his ability to thrive and help others get their own health back on track. I loved talking to these guys, not only because it's clear they adore each other, but their story is a truly inspirational one. They changed their own lives and, in turn, changed the course of their family forever.

What a year 2016 has been!   This past year is when I kicked the podcast into overdrive, and the stats bear this out: 125 total podcasts released 907,231 podcasts downloaded this year average of 2.4 shows released per week average daily listens: 2,486 This episode takes a look back at the guests featured this year and features a short quote from my conversation with them. Here's the "guest list" along with a link to their interview: Paul Ellison - http://contrabassconversations.com/paul Lauren Pierce and Geoff Chalmers - http://contrabassconversations.com/laurenpierce  Marc Ramirez - http://contrabassconversations.com/marcramirez  Ju-Fang Liu - http://contrabassconversations.com/jufangliu  Andrew Raciti - http://contrabassconversations.com/andrewraciti  Bruce Bransby - http://contrabassconversations.com/brucebransby  Douglas Mapp - http://contrabassconversations.com/douglasmapp  Ian Hallas - http://contrabassconversations.com/ianhallas  Carlos Henriquez - http://contrabassconversations.com/carloshenriquez  Brent Edmondson - http://contrabassconversations.com/brentedmondson  Susan Lipkins - http://contrabassconversations.com/susanlipkins  Nick Lloyd - http://contrabassconversations.com/nicklloyd  George Martin - http://contrabassconversations.com/georgemartin  Ron Carter - http://contrabassconversations.com/roncarter  Barry Green and Jeff Bradetich - http://contrabassconversations.com/barrygreen  David Murray - http://contrabassconversations.com/davidmurray  Michael Klinghoffer - http://contrabassconversations.com/michaelklinghoffer  Inez Wyrick - http://contrabassconversations.com/inezwyrick  Gaelen McCormick - http://contrabassconversations.com/gaelenmccormick  Andres Martin - http://contrabassconversations.com/andresmartin  Bert Turetzky - http://contrabassconversations.com/turetzky  Ira Gold - http://contrabassconversations.com/iragold  Chuck Israels - http://contrabassconversations.com/chuckisraels  Adam Ben Ezra - http://contrabassconversations.com/adambenezra  Peter Tambroni - http://contrabassconversations.com/petertambroni  Trevor Jones - http://contrabassconversations.com/trevorjones  Claus Freudenstein - http://contrabassconversations.com/clausfreudenstein  Guy Tuneh - http://contrabassconversations.com/guytuneh  Joe Conyers - http://contrabassconversations.com/joeconyers  Madeleine Crouch - http://contrabassconversations.com/madeleinecrouch  Justin Locke - http://contrabassconversations.com/justinlocke  Leon Bosch - http://contrabassconversations.com/leonbosch  Robin Kesselman - http://contrabassconversations.com/robinkesselman  Jerry Fuller - http://contrabassconversations.com/jerryfuller  Arnold Schnitzer - http://contrabassconversations.com/arnoldschnitzer  Gjorgji Cincievski - http://contrabassconversations.com/gjorgjicincievski Gabe Katz - http://contrabassconversations.com/gabekatz  Brandon McLean - http://contrabassconversations.com/brandonmclean  Katie Ernst - http://contrabassconversations.com/katieernst  Nicholas Walker - http://contrabassconversations.com/nicholaswalker  Lloyd Goldstein - http://contrabassconversations.com/lloydgoldstein  David White - http://contrabassconversations.com/davidwhite  Jory Herman - http://contrabassconversations.com/joryherman  Matthew McDonald - http://contrabassconversations.com/matthewmcdonald  Thomas Martin - http://contrabassconversations.com/thomasmartin  Thierry Barbe - http://contrabassconversations.com/thierrybarbe  Sam Suggs - http://contrabassconversations.com/samsuggs  Pablo Aslan - http://contrabassconversations.com/pabloaslan  Christine Hoock - http://contrabassconversations.com/christinehoock  Emilio Guarino - http://contrabassconversations.com/emilioguarino  Danny Ziemann - http://contrabassconversations.com/dannyziemann  Peter Seymour - http://contrabassconversations.com/peterseymour  Hugh Sung - http://contrabassconversations.com/hughsung  Diana Gannett - http://contrabassconversations.com/dianagannett  Hans Sturm - http://contrabassconversations.com/hanssturm  Nina DeCesare - http://contrabassconversations.com/ninadecesare  Corey Brown - http://contrabassconversations.com/coreybrown  Craig Butterfield - http://contrabassconversations.com/craigbutterfield  Frank Proto - http://contrabassconversations.com/frankproto  Shinji Eshima - http://contrabassconversations.com/shinjieshima  Sandor Ostlund - http://contrabassconversations.com/sandorostlund  Trevor Davis - http://contrabassconversations.com/trevordavis  Seth Hanes - http://contrabassconversations.com/sethhanes  Rob Knopper - http://contrabassconversations.com/robknopper  Allan Santos - http://contrabassconversations.com/allansantos  Jonathan Haskell - http://contrabassconversations.com/jonathanhaskell  David Heyes - http://contrabassconversations.com/davidheyes  Szymon Marciniak - http://contrabassconversations.com/szymonmarciniak  Garrett Hope - http://contrabassconversations.com/garretthope  Johnny Hamil - http://contrabassconversations.com/johnnyhamil  Cornelia Watkins - http://contrabassconversations.com/corneliawatkins  Dennis Bergevin - http://contrabassconversations.com/dennisbergevin  Alex Ritter - http://contrabassconversations.com/alexritter  George Amorim - http://contrabassconversations.com/georgeamorim  Reuben Rogers - http://contrabassconversations.com/reubenrogers  Yung-Chiao Wei - http://contrabassconversations.com/yungchiaowei  Petia Bagovska - http://contrabassconversations.com/petiabagovska  Florian Pertzborn - http://contrabassconversations.com/florianpertzborn  Rob Anzellotti - http://contrabassconversations.com/robanzellotti David Allen Moore - http://contrabassconversations.com/davidallenmoore  Dave Swift - http://contrabassconversations.com/daveswift  Scott Devine - http://contrabassconversations.com/scottdevine  Ben Allison - http://contrabassconversations.com/benallison  Bill Merchant - http://contrabassconversations.com/billmerchant  Chris Hanulik - http://contrabassconversations.com/chrishanulik  Caleb Quillen - http://contrabassconversations.com/calebquillen  James Newcomb - http://contrabassconversations.com/jamesnewcomb  Tracy Friedlander - http://contrabassconversations.com/tracyfriedlander  Other fun stats from 2016: Most downloaded episodes of 2016:  Gjorgji Cincievski Matthew McDonald Peter Tambroni Lloyd Goldstein Nicholas Walker Most-viewed interviews on Facebook of 2016:  Reuben Rogers Johnny Hamil Sandor Ostlund Yung-Chiao Wei Dennis Bergevin Multiple Appearances: Lauren Pierce (twice) Peter Tambroni (twice) Justin Locke (twice) Bass Festival Previews: ISB BASS2016 RCM Thematic Weeks: Luthier Week Gary Karr Week A Passion for Teaching Entrepreneur Week Teaching Week Memories from Prague Thanks to our sponsors! 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1) New & Notes: Programming reminders for July. 2) Game Day: Former Michigan lineman Marc Ramirez joins me to tell his amazing story. 3) Quick Hits: One more show in July and then we'll be back on our weekly programming schedule. Website: www.maizenbrew.com Listener Line: 313 263-4842 Open 24/7 for your calls. Email: themichiganmanpodcast@yahoo.com Correction: Marc's website is www.chickpeaandbean.com. No S on beans. Thank you Marc! I'll be back on July 20th with our July recruiting roundup show. Steve Lorenz form 24/7 Sports will be my guest. Enjoy summer! Go Blue! Are you ready for some Meeeechigan football? It's coming! So is a unique new sports game app that Meeechigan fans will love. It's FREE to play, fun for all ages and levels of sports fans. Available soon from I-Tunes & Google. Did I mention you could earn prizes and even monetize this app? For more details email us at playitfirst@yahoo.com. Play it first! GO BLUE!

We are featuring George Martin from Thomas and George Martin Violin Makers. Their shop has been making basses for over 30 years, and they have a wealth of knowledge about the instrument-making and restoration process. George and I dig into these details, talking about some of his most challenging restorations and what goes into making a bass. Our recent Contrabass Conversations guest Marc Ramirez spoke with me about finding his Cavani bass at the Martin shop (that story starts at the 80 minute mark for that episode).  It was a great story and a great talk in general--be sure to check out Marc's interview if you haven't yet--it was episode 173 of the podcast. About the Martin Shop: As many will know, The Thomas and George Martin Workshop is just north of the town of Banbury, England in an ancient hamlet. It took us several months to turn an ancient open fronted stone barn into a sate of the art workshop to continue the family business of making and restoring fine stringed instruments. The workshop is a warm and happy place to work with an easy working atmosphere. We have an outstanding team of highly skilled individuals who each play an important part in producing and restoring some of the finest instruments in the world. The workshop operation is cared for and managed on a daily basis by George, while Tom is often called in to give advice and check all the new basses. Please have a look at our meet the team page to get to know everybody better. The workshop team has now produced a large number of double basses, several fine cello’s, and a few violas and violins. We have also had the privilege to repair and restore some wonderful instruments over the years as well as performing minor adjustment and set up work for players just starting out to the worlds best professionals.

Today we are featuring an interview with Marc Ramirez. Originally from New York, Marc is the principal bassist with the Gulbenkian Orchestra of Lisbon, Portugal. Marc and I had a great conversation about his path to this job overseas, where he has now been for 17 years. We talk about similarities and differences in American and European orchestras, auditioning, traveling with a bass, his beautiful Cavani bass, and many other topics. We also feature excerpts from Marc’s performance of the Bottesini Grande Duo Concertante para Violino e Contrabaixo with Bin Chao on violin. Up Magazine recently did a great profile on Marc covering his journey from the United States to Portugal, touring with the Gulbenkian Orchestra, and many other topics. Marc will also be performing the European premiere of the Harbison Bass Concerto in May of 2016. Enjoy!