Dear brothers and sisters,

May we suggest that you follow along as we begin with a bed of romaine lettuce, and add chopped endive, spinach, kale and collard greens. Our dressing consists of our Almond Butter, Cashew Butter, Milk of Paradise, Tahini, and Walnut butter blended in spring water along with some sprigs of parsley. Perhaps these magnificent salad greens will inspire you to plant your backyard garden and join your community garden. 

May we wish you and family a delightful spring of good health, prosperity and success,

Jesse Schwartz PhD
President
Living Tree Community Foods

Dear brothers and sisters,

We are delighted to express our thanks for your loyalty with a complimentary pack of Medjool dates (A $12.99 value) with an order of $50 or more.  California grown and organic, of course! Please note, in order to receive this promotion, your order subtotal must be $50 or more before shipping costs.

Offer ends Thursday (5/8) evening at 12AM, midnight.

With appreciation and respect,

Jesse Schwartz,PhD
President
Living Tree Community Foods

If you have a love for live, organic food and at the same time possess an entrepreneurial spirit and want to get involved in the organic food industry, why not talk with us? We are seeking a business partner.

If you’re a recent graduate and are contemplating a career in the organic food industry, why not consider doing an internship? We offer hands-on experience in sales, marketing and production of live organic food.

In the past decade, US organic retail sales increased by an average of 8% per year.  

In 2023, the US organic marketplace posted record sales.

For further details email jesse@livingtreecommunity.com

Jesse Schwartz PhD
President
Living Tree Community Foods

by Dr. Mercola

Chronic disease is the defining health crisis of our time. Despite medical advancements, rates of diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and neurodegenerative conditions continue to rise. The U.S. spends more on healthcare than any other country, yet people are getting sicker, not healthier.

This failure stems from conventional medicine's narrow focus on pharmaceuticals and procedures that only prolong dependence rather than recognizing the role of mitochondrial function and cellular health in preventing and treating chronic disease. It's time to challenge this system, expose its shortcomings, and demand a shift toward solutions that actually restore health at its foundation.

The Financial Toll of Lifelong Disease Management

The financial burden of managing chronic diseases is overwhelming, even for those with health insurance. This has made medical debt one of the most pressing economic crises in the United States today.1 The problem is not just that these conditions are expensive — it's that they are rarely resolved. Patients are placed on lifelong prescriptions and procedures that generate billions in revenue for pharmaceutical and insurance companies while failing to restore health.

• A major study reveals chronic conditions heighten financial vulnerability — A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine2 evaluated more than 2.85 million adults and found that over 38% had at least one chronic condition. While many assume that health insurance protects against major medical expenses, their findings show that those with chronic conditions are much more likely to struggle with unpaid medical bills, delinquent debt, and even bankruptcy.

• As the number of chronic conditions increases, so does the likelihood of financial strain — Among individuals with no chronic illnesses, only 7.6% had medical debt in collections. However, that number skyrocketed to 32% for those with seven to 13 chronic conditions. This pattern was also seen in nonmedical debt in collections, which affected only 7.2% of those without chronic illness but increased to 24% among those with the most medical issues.

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