Literally on my way to dying from Type 2 Diabetes, I had been searching nearly 2 years for a natural cure. When I got diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, my Primary Care Physician recommended multiple diabetes medications, insulin, and a keto type diet. He stated that diabetes is a progressive disease, worse than cancer, and he reinforced that there is no cure for it.

Unable to take any of the medications, my diabetes wasn’t getting much better despite rigorous exercising and even intermittent fasting. My doctor fired me for being “non-compliant.” Then I discovered the power of the whole food plant-based diet. After adopting this lifestyle, I reversed my Type 2 diabetes, hypertension and lost over 65 pounds. The health benefits of plant-based eating are proven by research-backed data by many physicians, notably Dr. Neal Barnard, Founder and President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.

According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases are the #1 cause of death annually, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year. There are over 422 million people around the world with type 2 diabetes which leads to serious health issues like heart disease, kidney failure, dialysis, blindness, limb amputations, death. The global obesity epidemic shows more than 1 billion overweight adults, at least 300 million of them obese. Obesity is a major risk factor for chronic diseases including diabetes, heart disease, HTN, stroke, and certain cancers.

The health benefits of plant-based eating can prevent, treat, and often reverse these deadly diseases. I share my personal journey, tell you how you can take charge of your health with this lifestyle, and encourage all physicians to learn about plant-based eating so they can offer it to their patients as the primary avenue to prevent, treat, and even cure their diseases. Together, we can win the war on global diseases!

With the global COVID-19 pandemic, it is clear the dire need for people to get healthy. The individuals who succumb the most are those with underlying health conditions. You have the power to take control of your health NOW. Anita combines her own personal success story along with 32 years as a medical professional and her Life Coaching skills to bring Consulting Services to individuals, hospitals and corporations. A FOOD REVOLUTION is a timely MUST READ!

Anita A. Lesko was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at the age of fifty. She had never even heard of Asperger's, but always knew she was different and never fit in. She graduated from Columbia University in New York City with a master of science degree in nurse anesthesia in 1988 and has been working full time as an anesthetist for the past 32 years. She specializes in anesthesia for neurosurgery.

Despite all the challenges and obstacles of her invisible syndrome, Anita forged ahead and accomplished some very exciting goals. After seeing TOP GUN in 1995, Anita spent the next seven years working towards her dream of getting a flight in a fighter jet. She became an internationally published military aviation photojournalist and got a flight in an F-15. She also got to spend time with the world-famous U.S. Navy Blue Angels, writing numerous articles about them.

Growing up in Bloomfield, New Jersey, Anita's dream was to show horses in major jumping competitions, which she eventually did after working her way up the ladder as a working student at a big riding stable.

Anita's exciting romance novel THE BLUE ANGEL is an action-packed story of a beautiful, sassy young lady who dreams of becoming the first female U.S. Navy Blue Angel's pilot. Her dream becomes reality, but the two men chasing her heart along the way force her to come to terms with her values and moral character. It's based on real life facts and experiences! An of course, because it's written by an Aspie, it's different! A must read!

There are more books in the works!

Becca Lory Hector is an openly Autistic Professional on a mission to close the disability gap in leadership

by working with companies to attract and retain disabled talent via their DEIB initiatives. Becca was

diagnosed autistic as an adult and has since become a dedicated autism and neurodiversity advocate,

researcher, consultant, speaker, and author. In addition to her work in DEIB, she is focused on Autistic

Quality of Life research, and her personal development course called ‘Self Defined Living: A Path to a

Quality Autistic Life. All with the goal of spreading acceptance, building understanding, and encouraging

self-advocacy. She is also an animal lover with a special affinity for cats who spends most of her “free”

time with her many animals, her husband Antonio, and her Emotional Support Animal (ESA), Sir Walter

Underfoot.

Barb Cook

Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

Barb Cook is a highly committed autistic advocate, writer, editor, and highly sought-after international speaker. She has made appearances on Australian radio and television, in newspapers and magazines, and in the SBS television documentary The Chameleons: Women with Autism.

Barb received a diagnosis of autism (Aspergers syndrome), ADHD and phonological dyslexia in 2009 at the age of 40. This really did give the statement of ‘life begins at 40’ a whole lot more depth and meaning to her — literally a new beginning of self-discovery, self-advocacy and personal empowerment.

Barb is Director and Founder of NeuroEmploy Pty Ltd, a company providing a variety of neurodiversity-specific educational and training programs for neurodivergent individuals, workplace staff, management and businesses.

Barb is editor-in-chief of Spectrum Women Magazine, a magazine she founded in 2016 that is a source of trusted and credible information for about one million readers worldwide. She is also an independent peer reviewer of the journal Autism in Adulthood, and is a published researcher in the areas of autism and mental health.

Her award-winning book, Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism, covers insights of life for women/non-binary on the autistic spectrum and fills a gap between the personal and the professional. Her next book, The Autism and Neurodiversity Self-Advocacy Handbook will be released this year.

Barb is a registered Developmental Educator (DE) and an Autism and Neurodiversity Employment Consultant for neurodivergent adults focused on developing individualised learning strategies, tools and supports for individuals across the lifespan.

Barb is Deputy Chair of the Developmental Educators Australia Incorporated (DEAI); Vice Chair of the association My Life, My Decisions Inc.; and is a committee member of a number of projects and councils related to Aspergers and autism. She completed a Master of Autism (Education) at the University of Wollongong (Australia) in the areas of education and employment.

Barb currently rides a Suzuki V-Strom DL1000 motorcycle called Ron ‘Strom’ Burgundy and he is one of the major loves of Barb’s life. Her motorcycle keeps her anxiety and depression levels in check by taking her out on adventurous rides around the countryside.

Awards/Honours:

• 2021 Winner of the Leadership Support Award - Neurodiversity Academy. In recognition of supporting Neurodiversity inclusive environments and economic prosperity.

• 2021Winner Aspect National Recognition Awards: A Different Brilliant Award.

• Keynote for “A Woman’s Voice: Understanding Autistic Needs” for the National Institute of Mental Health (NIHM) in Washington DC, USA in 2019.

• Speaker, World Autism Organisation Congress 2018 in Houston, Texas

• The 2018 Community Engagement Grant for Facilitating the voice and self-determination of young adults on the autism spectrum

• Special Commendation in the 2017 Autism Queensland Creative Futures Awards by the Queensland Governor

www.barbcook.com.au

www.spectrumwomen.com

www.neuroemploy.com

www.neurodiversityhub.com

Bio: Marcelle Ciampi, M.Ed. (aka Samantha Craft)

Marcelle Ciampi, a respected autistic author and community advocate, is best known for her writings found in the well-received blog and book Everyday Aspergers. A professional educator, she has been featured in various literature, including peer-reviewed journals, Autism Parenting Magazine, The Mighty, Project Aspie, Art of Autism, and Different Brains. Marcelle works as the Recruitment and Outreach Manager at Ultranauts Inc., a technology company with a neurodiversity-hiring initiative. A contributing author of Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism, Marcelle speaks globally on the topic of neurodiversity. She also serves as the founder of Spectrum Suite LLC, the co-founder of the Spectrum Lights Inclusion Summit, co-executive of NeuroGuides, and a contributor to autism organizations internationally. Some of her works, especially The Ten Traits, have been translated into multiple languages and been shared in counseling offices around the world. Marcelle enjoys painting, poetry, nature, and travel. She resides in the Pacific Northwest with her sons and life partner, who is also on the spectrum.