Reverend George Malkmus, Founder of Hallelujah Acres
Q&A
How Accurate Is pH Testing?
Jan 28th
“My husband and I recently adopted the mostly raw Hallelujah Diet due to my husband’s recent diagnosis of prostate cancer. We adopted the diet rather than submitting to the surgery and radiation therapy route the doctor prescribed. After being on the diet a short time we both did a litmus test to check on whether our bodies were too acidic or not. My test showed I was fairly normal but my husband’s revealed that he was highly alkaline. Is this bad?”
Shirley L.
Editor Responds
Random testing of urine or saliva really tells us very little; these tests are not a very good guide as to the acidity or alkalinity of the body fluids.
The body will automatically maintain a stable blood pH of 7.35 to 7.40 as this is critical to sustaining life. Other body fluids have different pH levels.
Ideally, the first morning urine pH will be 5.8 to 6.2; that is if the liver is detoxifying the toxins throughout the night. The pH testing values will vary if one has to get up during the night to urinate.
Saliva pH also varies but is often slightly acidic (under a pH of 7.0). When checked about 15 to 30 minutes after eating or drinking, it should move into the alkaline range.
Because there are so many variables, we discourage people putting too much stock in pH testing of their saliva and urine.
I never check my pH. The Hallelujah Diet, after one has been on it for a period of time, should automatically keep the pH levels of the blood, urine, and saliva just right.
Eat right, exercise right, and pH will be right almost 100% of the time!
Is Dark Chocolate Good For Heart Health?
Jan 14th
“Dear Rev. Malkmus, Does organic dark chocolate have caffeine in it? I have been told that I should not to be concerned about the caffeine because eating small amounts of it are good for heart heath. I would appreciate your thoughts on this.”
Floyd G.
REV. MALKMUS RESPONDS:
There is a chocolate craze going on today among raw foodists. There are some who are touting it as the next best thing to carrot juice. But there are some things we need to realize about chocolate even if it is organic.
First, chocolate contains theobromine, a compound similar to caffeine. Personally, I will not consume it and for sure I do not recommend it.
There are so many products on the market today that are touted as being good for this or that, but I try to stick with the basics of what the body needs to make it well and keep it well.
Certainly the body has no need for a good dose of chocolate for its antioxidant content because it also contains a good dose of theobromine.
There are so many other foods on the market that have powerful antioxidant properties without the negative effects of theobromine, or caffeine for that matter.
As far as heart health goes, my formula for heart health is:
- Eliminate all animal source foods.
- Maintain a diet comprised of 85% raw and 15% cooked plant sourced foods.
- Have an exercise program where you get the heart into the aerobic range for a minimum of 20 minutes a day.
I have followed the above formula for heart health for the past 36 years and am now only two years from my 80th birthday.
For heart health as well as the health of the entire body, you can’t beat eating the foods God told us we should eat in Genesis 1:29.
Rev. Malkmus Challenged on True Meaning of Christmas
Dec 26th
Last week I wrote an article titled “The True Meaning of Christmas”, which produced lots of comments and email responses. This first letter challenged what I had written:
“George, You have a great health message the world desperately needs, but to hear you don’t understand that Christmas is a pagan tradition made up by men and not by God is disheartening. Only God can establish Holy Days, Feast Days, and special Sabbaths on which we can celebrate and worship Him. For good reason God has kept hidden the date which Jesus was really born.” William
William, You are absolutely right when you say that the date of Jesus’ birth is unknown, and that the day we celebrate Christmas was originally a pagan holiday.
But I think it is kind of neat the way the world has turned what was originally a pagan holiday into a day we celebrate the birth of Jesus. Though we don’t know the exact date Jesus was born, we do know that He was born.
When Rhonda and I celebrate Christ’s birth on Christmas Day we are not observing a pagan holiday, but rather celebrating the birth of the One who left heaven’s glory, took on a fleshly body, born in a lowly stable, in order to eventually go to an old rugged cross where He would shed His blood in complete payment for our sins.
Though we do not know for sure on what day Jesus was born, we do enjoy and appreciate that there is a day set aside each year to remember our Saviour’s birth. The bible tells us that that when Jesus was born, the angels, shepherds and wise men all came to celebrate the birth of Jesus, should we do less?
This past Sunday morning, Christmas morning 2011, Rhonda and I were in church with about 800 others singing “Oh, come, let us adore him, Oh, come, let us adore him, Oh, come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.”
The pastor brought an outstanding Christmas message from the second chapter of the Gospel of Luke, and at the conclusion of the service over a dozen accepted Christ as Saviour. I really feel sad for those Christians who fail to celebrate the birth of Christ on what we today call “Christmas Day”. They are missing so many wonderful and exciting blessings!
Many Other Letters Received
“Dear George, you really hit the right point. In our church here in Indonesia we also preach about Jesus whose birthday we celebrate at Christmas time. Thank you for sharing “The True Meaning of Christmas” and reminding us of the real reason for the season. You shared some very powerful truths.” Health Minister Ichsan G., Indonesia
“Your article on “The True Meaning of Christmas was both interesting and timely. God bless you and Rhonda and all those at Hallelujah Acres with good health and continued success as you enlighten those Christians who don’t understand that ‘You don’t have to be sick’” Charles
“Dear George, Thank you so very much for the detailed article regarding “The True Meaning of Christmas.” Jesus has been my Lord and Saviour ever since I came to understand through the study of God’s Word about God’s plan of salvation when I was in my 20’s so many, many years ago. Oh what great joy came into my heart when I asked Jesus to come into my heart and experienced with thankfulness the forgiveness of ALL my sins. And the second greatest event in my life after salvation was when I started implementing the Genesis 1:29 Diet (Hallelujah Diet) and I learned the added gift of grace God had given me of a self-healing body. Much love, and a Merry Christmas to you, Rhonda, and all at Hallelujah Acres.” Monika H.
“Thank you for sharing ‘The True Meaning of Christmas’. It helps to remind us of the reason for the season.” Art B.
“Rev. Malkmus, the scriptures you used in your timely article ‘The True Meaning of Christmas’ were the very Scriptures God used to bring me to Jesus. It was especially joyous reading them in a format where so many others would have opportunity to hear them and hopefully come to know Jesus as I have come to know Him. May God richly bless you!” Felice
“Thank you Pastor George for telling this wonderful Christmas story again. This is the story that is seldom told nowadays and even the Christian needs to be reminded and refreshed again and again. Christmas show us God’s love in action – ‘For GOD so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life’ – John 3:16” Christine C.
Can The Hallelujah Diet Help Mental Illness?
Dec 24th
“My husband and I have been involved in alternative health care for 25 years. However, he has been diagnosed with four different mental illnesses including schizophrenia, a personality disorder. My question to you is: Can he remedy these disorders by adopting The Hallelujah Diet? I realize that you cannot diagnose or prescribe, but your comments would be greatly appreciated. If so, which foods help the brain the most? Thank you kindly for your prayerful reply.”
Jennifer, Idaho
Editor Responds
Hi Jennifer, though we cannot diagnose or prescribe, we have found that The Hallelujah Diet, along with suggested supplementation, is foundational in supporting the body’s ability to heal itself regardless of the problem (physical or mental).
With mental or emotional disorders it is imperative we supply the body with Omega 3 fats. I personally use a quarter cup of ground flax seeds and a teaspoon of Pharmax Finest Pure Fish Oil in my green smoothie each morning to help make sure my mental abilities are functioning optimally.
These Omega 3 fats are essential for supporting brain function. I would encourage you to get a copy of the book “The Omega-3 Connection” by Andrew Stoll, M.D. In his book, Dr. Stoll discusses the critical role Omega-3 plays in dealing with a host of brain issues.
More Information On Table Salt
Dec 10th
Last week’s feature article regarding “Table Salt” drew an unusually high response from Health Tip subscribers:
“That was great information about salt! I grew up in a home where salt was added to everything. Now that I am on The Hallelujah Diet my taste buds have so changed that I no longer use the salt shaker.”
Susan O.
“Great article! I am wondering about the differences between Himalayan Salts and Celtic Sea Salts. I understand the Sea Salt can no longer be trusted due to ocean pollution.”
Myjolina
“What about Himalayan Salt, Rev. Malkmus? Let us know what you think.”
Dolly
“My wife just returned from Italy where she learned that it is illegal for commercial bakers to add salt when making bread and she said the bread tasted great without it.”
Kenneth E.
Editor Responds: Himalayan Salt and Celtic Sea Salt are basically the same. The difference being that the Celtic Salt is freshly made while the Himalayan Salt is from an old sea deposit found in the ground. Both are excellent salts. As for the Celtic Sea Salt coming from polluted ocean water, the source of “Celtic” brand sea salt in particular is the carefully maintained (and regulated) salt marshes on the shores of France where the ocean water is not polluted.
We asked Hallelujah Acres research scientist Michael Donaldson, PhD, to comment on the subject and to respond to the many other questions sent in. Here is what he wrote:
“Celtic (brand) sea salt contains small amounts of other minerals and traces of many minerals that occur in sea water in very small amounts. Each of these minerals likely have a role in the human body; if the trace minerals are supplied then a person will have better health.
Some of these minerals exist in land plants only in very, very small mounts, if at all. Conventionally grown crops have even fewer trace minerals than bio-dynamically grown crops.
Unrefined sea salt is one of the few sources for these minerals. Refined table salts have none of these trace elements. The body can and does use these ionic electrolytes (inorganic minerals) all the time.
Saying that there are only organic and inorganic minerals is a false simplification of the world of minerals. There are ionic minerals, organically bound minerals, coordination complex minerals, and some mineral forms that do not dissolve in water at all. An easy test to see if a fluid has ionic minerals is to use a light tester that is commonly used to show the purity of distilled water. If the light turns on, the solution conducts electricity; if not, then there are no ions in the solution.
All body fluids, carrot juice, and juice from other plants all conduct electricity very well because they all contain ions. The body uses ions and absorbs ions quite well. God created the body to absorb ionic minerals.
So, the use of natural salts like Celtic (brand) Sea Salt, Real (brand) Salt, or Himalayan Salt can be helpful as Rev. Malkmus has pointed out in his article.
Please note that if you use these unrefined, mineral-rich salts in the same amounts as people generally use refined table salt, you may still have some of the issues you would have with refined table salt. However a small amount of refined sea salt can be very healthy.”
Help For Rheumatoid Arthritis
Dec 3rd
“Rev. Malkmus, I was just diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. I turned 40 years old last month. I will be going to a rheumatoid arthritis specialist soon and was wondering what questions I should ask the doctor. I have not been on prescription medications for over five years.
I understand that with rheumatoid arthritis prescriptions are normal but what should I do if the doctor prescribes one, especially a steroid? Though a nurse, I am not trained in treatment and diagnosis of this condition, but want to go the ‘natural’ alternative way as much as possible.”
JJ
Editor Responds
Hi JJ, First let me be clear, I am not a medical doctor and therefore cannot diagnose or offer treatment advice for a medical condition. Sadly, doctors are trained to treat symptoms rather than the cause of the physical problem a person is experiencing.
Here at Hallelujah Acres we teach people that rather than trying to remove the symptom with some drug or surgery, a far better approach is to address the underlying cause of the symptom that allowed the medical condition to develop in the first place.
I have received tens-of-thousands of letters from folks reporting that their bodies healed themselves when they eliminated the cause factor (which is usually a bad diet and lack of exercise) and began nourishing the body with a primarily raw, living, plant-based diet, an abundance of freshly extracted vegetable juices, and a regular exercise routine.
While I cannot tell anyone what to do to treat rheumatoid arthritis, I can tell you what my wife Rhonda experienced. After adopting The Hallelujah Diet in 1991 at the age of 46 (after suffering for 10 years with debilitating rheumatoid arthritis), all arthritic symptoms were gone, and she had lost 85 pounds — all within a year.
She has enjoyed The Hallelujah Diet for 20 years now and has not experienced any arthritic flair ups of any kind!
Today she is a physically active senior with no sign of rheumatoid arthritis. Currently Rhonda (age 66) and I (age 77) power walk at least four miles daily and carry on a very active lifestyle.
JJ, may the Lord grant you great wisdom as you consider the options available to you!
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