RAQUEL MARCELA BENSON — ABOUT ME
I was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, along with my two older brothers, and one younger sister. My parent’s families immigrated from Israel and Syria.
Fortunately, the Middle Eastern background from my parent’s heritage, included many more vegetable and salad options than the average home’s diet. The rural nature of the Argentine diet typically includes “meat” and tons of “dairy” on a daily basis, so this is how we were raised: steak for lunch and dinner, tons of cheeses on everything, and café con leche from the age of 2!
For reasons that I could not understand at the time, I was an extremely moody child. My loving and dedicated parents consistently invested time, money, and emotional energy into trying to help me feel better. From the time I was 9 year old, my loving mother, sent me to therapists, nutritionists and trainers to assist me in any way she could.
They were willing to do ANYTHING to help me feel better, happier and healthier. With the help of many different nutritionist dietitians, weight loss spas, portion control and fad diets I had gained and lost over 60lbs, a few times by the time I was 18 years old.
We thought, “If only I could keep that weight off, I would be fine.”
However, I was NOT fine. My behaviors and performance in school continued to be inconsistent. I felt trapped, in some way, within these mood swings that were in control of my happiness and balance. I knew I could be better. When I turned 15 years old, a good friend taught me about being a vegetarian. She explained that I was “eating the flesh of an animal.”
I was so upset to acknowledge and accept that reality that I instantly became a “vegetarian” and never looked back! I stopped eating meat, poultry and fish and I began to feel better. I can recall thinking that even my relationship with my parents became more cooperative.
However, I continued to struggle with my weight!
Here is a summary of my weight journey:
My mother was obviously concerned for my future health. I went up and down over 60lbs at least four times along the way until I moved to Miami, Florida as a college student in 1988, weighing 125. My best weight ever, at the time. The Standard American Diet (SAD) took a hold of my ignorance! I woke up one day from realizing that I went from size 6, to weighing 258 lbs. by 1993. All the extra weight was not only making me miserable, but it also blocked all my ability to think clearly and enjoy life’s beauty.
Spiritually, I understood that I needed to HEAL myself and find a solution to my lack of self control! I knew my weight status could lead to well documented obesity related health decease! My fathers, along with his siblings were obese. At age 37 my father developed obesity onset diabetes.
Losing my father at a young age, and watching many of our relatives pass on, from obesity related disease, gave me a glimpse of my future possibilities. I knew the damages and risks of fad diets. I had been on the “Up and Down” scale for way too long!
Feeling in charge of all the other areas of my life I couldn’t help but wonder:
Why should a plate of food have complete power over my life?
At this point, in 2000, my consciousness took a sharp decisive turn. I began to read and research for alternative nutritional programs that would help guide me. I had to restore balance to my body mind and spirit.
LOVING LIFE!
The search for truth and answers brought me to where I am today. I am thankful to all of the masters and teachers who have inspire me and guided me along the way!
My latest studies are as a tachyon certified practitioner (Zero-point energy healing). I am also a QRA practitioner. (Quantum Reflexology Analysis – a muscle testing technique) .
These last 3 years under the guidance and direction of World of Renowned author and Physician Gabriel Cousens, MD;M.D(H), D.D , I continue to expand my horizons.
Dr Gabriel Cousen’s scientific research, holistic and spiritual inspiration, coupled with my own journey continues to inspire. Being a Student at The Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center, and School in Arizona, Mastering in Vegan and Raw Nutrition as well as Essene Priesthood Spiritual Program. I teach and give workshops, private lessons and seminars in U.S. and Latin America.
Through this web site, Workshops, videos and TV appearance I hope to empower you to actively take charge of your health!
I am a branch of the Tree of Life and also currently assigned by Gabriel Cousens the head of his diabetes support group in Florida. http://www.treeoflife.nu/diabetes
In addition I am experienced in Ayurvedic science, Chinese tonic herbalism, and Super Food Nutrition.
My mission is in inspiring you toward radiant health and spiritual awakening that will raise universal consciousness and peace for the living planet.