Hot Rawks is a wonderful gift for us all, brought to you by Raw-Nation®. If you’re not already aware of the dynamic impact that the Hot Rawks supplements will have on you after taking them, you should get familiar with it. While libido enhancing is a major reason why people take Hot Rawks, there are many more benefits. Don’t just take our word for it. Read the testimonies of people just like yourself:
People should never mistake Hot Rawks for one of those pills that are only meant to restore one body function. Married couple Alicia and Ian DeChasey share how not only their sex lives were improved by Hot Rawks, but also their overall vitality:
“We’ve been together for twenty-five years. We have a beautiful 13-year old son . . . and one of the reasons we endorse Hot Rawks is because the product is designed for both the female and the male . . . When we started taking this, I’m like okay, things are starting to wake up a little. . . . This is something natural, and we’re kinda getting high on each other. It’s improved our energy, and made our sex lives a lot more positive.”
In addition to the people like you, there are also doctors who are endorsing the Hot Rawks supplement. Dr. Michael Gramazio of Atlanta’s Progressive Medical Center speaks highly of Hot Rawks from a physician and consumer’s perspective:
“All of our products are natural, most are organic . . . we believe in products like [Hot Rawks]. In fact, I take this every day. And when the occasion arises, I take a couple extra. I can take as many as I need without any side effects . . . I highly recommend this to all ages, even young people. The energy that comes from natural products like this help the body perform naturally, and at its peak performance the way it was meant to be.”
Medical professionals and sexual health pundits agree that Hot Rawks is the safest and simplest product for energy and libido enhancing. Many people take three and four pills daily to support the body in dealing with common ailments. Hot Rawks is able to tackle multiple issues in one awesome supplement.
One thing we can always count on is the FDA making sure drug companies make us aware of all the possible side effects their drugs may have. You’ve seen these commercials for medications that sound like they might make you feel worse than you already do. A lot of those side effects can be attributed your body’s response to synthetic medicines. So, are there any side effects to Hot Rawks?
First of all, Hot Rawks is not even in the same category as most of these drugs. When you use the earth to supply the ingredients for your supplements, you support the mind and body in the safest and the healthiest way. While most prescription pills are simply offering a way to mask symptoms, they do not cure the underlying cause and can also introduce new problems. People don’t have to worry about this with truly natural and organic herbal ingredients like those found in Hot Rawks.
Now that you understand what separates Hot Rawks from other drugs, you’ll see why there are no negative side effects associated with taking them. There’s testimony upon testimony from regular people just like you that can attest to that fact.
And the proof also comes from doctors, who not only recommend Hot Rawks, but also benefit by taking them. Dr. Michael Gramazio of Progressive Medical Center in Atlanta, GA states:
“I take [Hot Rawks] every day . . . I can take as many as I need, without any side effects.”
Start taking Hot Rawks to increase your overall energy and libido and you’ll see how safe it is, and that it doesn’t come with any medical “baggage”. Harmful side effects are a thing of the past when taking Hot Rawks. It is certainly a worthy alternative to any supplements that have adverse effects on you. Hot Rawks is a natural aid for men and women of all ages.
Libido is usually not hard to maintain when you are younger. Youth has a way of supplying the body and mind with the necessary tools to foster a healthy libido. In the same way, age has a way of taking away those same tools. The reasons for a loss of interest in sex can be varied, with many of them falling under the umbrella of getting older. However, there are natural ways that people can help improve their libido, without using any harmful synthetic drugs.
Stress is the source of a lot of problems in our bodies. One such problem can be a loss of libido. Stress can be so sneaky, and damaging that many people are unaware of the resounding effects it is having, until it’s much too late. Learning how to manage stress will permit the libido to return under normal circumstances. Stress can be the culprit for anything from insomnia to impotence, and its maintenance can often fix them all, including libido.
Eating right is a good start for restoring and maintaining your libido. A diet that is heavy in unnatural and processed foods tends to wear the body down. The libido can certainly be a casualty in these diets. A truly natural way to increase your libido is to eat only natural foods. A diet with a lot of green leafy vegetables provides the body with invaluable nutrients that rebuild adrenal glands. Filling your body with the wrong foods can cause hormonal imbalances, which can destroy libido.
Sleeping right allows the body to be more effective throughout the day. When the body runs down, and becomes lethargic due to lack of sleep, so many areas can be affected. A libido will not be allowed to thrive under those conditions. That, coupled with a need for more sleep, as you get older, can leave a person with a severely handicapped libido. If these healthy living tips are followed, and the libido is still nowhere to be found, people should choose Hot Rawks. It’s an all-natural enhancer that will instantly assist the body’s natural ability to provide healthy libido, energy, and focus.
Since the beginning of time, man has found everything he needs for survival, already in
the earth. That includes what he needed for nutrition and medicine. Natural plants and
herbs continue to be used by many wise cultures to improve and maintain health. Chinese
herbal medicines, for instance, have operated under the philosophy that humans are one
with the earth. Hot Rawks™ understands this philosophy with its use of natural ingredients
to support immune system performance.
Many people understand the positive impact that natural foods will have on their body.
They should also be able to see that’s not all the earth has to offer. For some, it won’t
take long to realize they didn’t need drugs like they thought they did. Instead, they just
needed to change to an all-natural diet. However, if they do need to attack a certain
ailment, they’ll find that natural herbs and plants are often the best option for doing so.
It’s very interesting how in our Western culture we depend so heavily on pharmaceutical
drugs. They were meant to solve all our health problems, but as we know, the success
rate is less than perfect. In Eastern cultures, they’ve been using herbal medicines for
thousands of years, and continue to this day. This kind of track record seems more
dependable, less erratic, and safer than many prescription pills. Nothing can be safer for
us than nourishment and medication from the earth.
Herbs are able to help us naturally overcome whatever ailments bother us, before they
ever get started. That means they’re a huge boost to the immune system. Most people
have realized that certain fruits like oranges contain Vitamin C, which helps with the
immune system. But the earth is full of plenty of herbs that can do the same, and so much
more. Certain mushrooms are even enhancing the lives of many cancer patients.
Hot Rawks™ has done all the research for you, so you can experience the same herbal
benefits, men and women have safely enjoyed for years. Not only are the natural ingredients full of healing properties, but also those for immunity boosting.
Maca Root is just one of the many natural ingredients that make up the dynamic Hot
Rawks™ formula. Enjoy the boost of energy that Hot Rawks™ provides, and make sure
you’re the last man, or woman, standing. There are many natural ingredients that go into
this supplement, but the following discusses the powerful Maca Root.
One of nature’s powerhouses is the Maca Root. It’s amazing how much nature has
equipped us with the mental and physical enhancers it knew we would need. And what’s
more amazing? As we’ve advanced technologically, we’ve strayed away from natural
dietary plans that our primitive ancestors enjoyed. The earth is built to take care of our
needs in many different ways. All we have to do is recognize which organic element is
appropriate for which ailment.
Many men and women consider themselves urban warriors, and warriorettes. What are
they fighting? Anything from the day-to-day grind of a job, a difficult fitness workout,
or maybe even a strenuous school schedule. Well, if you could ask the warriors from
centuries past, they’d direct you to the Maca Root. It would have been the choice root
for the above average Incan warrior. These guys needed energy, physical strength, and
endurance to do battle. And of course, when the fighting was done, they needed just a
little more strength.
The libido is the natural sexual urge or instinct, and it can often fall by the wayside as a
result of spending all your energy at “war”. Our bodies can be refueled and equipped with
the proper organic roots. Nature is making sure that what we need to function properly,
and happily, is never lost. Think of how many times organic Maca Root could have
strengthened you for that final round of workouts, or kept you on task to study for that
exam. Or maybe it could have helped make that long-awaited sexual encounter more
satisfying. After all, it is nicknamed the “Andes Aphrodisiac”.
I just did an interview where the host was talking about mismatched libidos and how so many couples are “lopsided” when it comes to sexual desire. I personally can attest to this being a common problem, since I hear from so many people on a daily basis who ask me how Hot Rawks can help them improve their sex drive.
I’d like to quickly address this issue, mainly because I want to state that although I am the proprietor of an herbal supplement designed to boost sex drive in men and women both, I am not out there simply trying to pimp a product. I created my company, Raw-Nation®, to promote a lifestyle…one that encourages health, wellness, and vitality.
Raw-Nation® has a mission statement that goes as follows:
“We explore and develop new ways to combine sustainably harvested, superior goods to enhance and improve your quality of life. We focus on pure, naturally derived supplements and sensual products designed to enlighten the body, mind, and spirit with desire and vitality. We want to share our zest for raw, organic superfoods with the world, and inject passion into young and old alike.”
Now, does that sound like a company trying to fill you with chemicals and laugh all the way to the bank? Hardly. We have built our company based on passion for a healthy lifestyle, and a healthy lifestyle includes having great sex with your partner!
EAT CLEAN. This doesn’t mean you can’t ever eat crappy food. We all appreciate indulging from time to time, but you also must remember one thing: You are what you eat. If you consume junk on a daily basis, your body will not be running at the capacity it was intended to. Eat less processed foods, limit animal products, and omit sugary sodas as much as possible. Fuel your body with organic, raw fruits, vegetables, nuts/seeds, and whole grains. Eat protein-rich quinoa and organic oats. Drink lots of pure filtered water and limit alcohol consumption.
MOVE THAT BOD. Move it or lose it, buddy! You absolutely must find time to exercise on a regular basis, even if it’s just a brisk walk or a short bike ride. Movement not only helps burn off fat, it also alleviates stress, aids digestion and loosens joints. (translation: your tummy will be flatter and you will have more mobility…catch my drift?)
ADD THE RIGHT SUPPLEMENTS. I need to emphasize the “right” in this statement. There are so many supplements to choose from, how can you possibly select what’s best for you? Now this particular subject could be an entire blog on its own, but I will keep it simple here and say that although there isn’t a one-size-fits-all mentality on herbal supplements, there are a few that should help just about anyone. These are: probiotics, digestive enzymes, fish oil (hexane-free and molecularly distilled only), B vitamins, and superfoods. Superfoods are compound foods and herbs that loaded with multiple health benefits. Hot Rawks include some very powerful superfoods, by the way. Hot Rawks is an herbal, whole food, super-nutrient supplement that has an array of health benefits including increased stamina, endurance, sexual fluids, and desire. It is not a natural Viagra. It helps men and women both by adding herbal compounds that work deep within the body and helps balance hormones naturally. Plus, the added benefit of intense natural lubrication is certainly welcomed in the bedroom…by both partners.
SMILE OFTEN. Attitude is everything. If you spill your coffee, does it ruin your whole day? Or do you chuckle at your clumsiness and move on? You might be thinking, “What in the world does my attitude have to do with my sex drive?” My answer is, “Everything.” You see, the ability to laugh at life and handle stressful situations will dramatically improve your mood. A good mood is a state of mind, and in that state of mind you will be much more open to a sideways romp with your partner.
In Peace,
Julie Wilson
“Open Up and Say Raw!”®
www.HotRawks.com
This is the time of year I pull out my goals that I wrote back on January 1st and see just how many of them I’ve actually accomplished. I also like to really reflect on the last twelve months and determine what lessons I’ve learned and how I will apply them to the rest of my life.
Normally my goal setting is casually done in about 20 minutes on New Year’s Day. I make myself some hot tea, sit down in front of my laptop, and quickly type up my intended forecast for the upcoming year. I usually have a general idea of what I want to see happen so it’s really only ever been a matter of simply transferring those wants to a Word document. This past New Year’s Day I went about it a bit differently…
At that time I was kinda dating a guy that lived in New York and we had attended a New Year’s Eve soiree in the city the night before. We had a great time at the party, but for some reason I was feeling extremely disconnected. My business was starting to take off and with that came all the predictable headaches and tribulations that accompany growth. I was also experiencing major anxiety about a lot of personal things in my life. I felt a desperate need to be alone with my thoughts, so that night I slept on his couch.
There I was, on a couch in a big dark room in Brooklyn. The Christmas tree still stood erect in the corner, and I remember thinking how beautiful it was when it was illuminated and glowing, with loads of presents under it and images of countless smiles reflecting from the shiny bulbs that hung from it. Now it sat in the same corner of that same room, but dark and dismal and lonely with no presents left under it. For a moment I related to that tree. I felt like my brightness had been temporarily dimmed, not because I wasn’t capable of shining, but because I needed to turn the switch back on and illuminate myself once again.
I opened my laptop and instead of quickly typing my resolutions, I dug deep and really got specific this time. Instead of saying something like, “Spend most of my time with positive people”, I would clearly state, “I will finally release any and all negative people in my life and will surround myself with power and positivity. I will be unstoppable because there will be absolutely nothing that can stand in my way. If anyone in my life is having a negative effect on me, no matter how small or trivial it may seem, I will learn to weed them out as quickly and efficiently as possible. My powerfully positive attitude will prevail.”
The goals I wrote were as detailed and specific as I could make them, and while some were a bit lofty, all of them were attainable with the right amount of hard work and determination.
I tediously worked on my goals until the sun came up, then I showered, packed, and went to the airport. As far as I was concerned, that was going to be the last of Brooklyn Boy, not because he wasn’t a great guy (he still is), but because I couldn’t afford to have one single person or thing distract me from what I needed to accomplish in 2011.
I’m not going to list all of those accomplishments here, but I am going to tell you that although it wasn’t easy, I was able to somehow manifest each and every one of them.
Here’s what I’ve learned about specific goal-setting and the power of meditation: getting what you truly want oftentimes takes losing what you think you need. I’m going to say that again: getting what you truly want oftentimes takes losing what you think you need.
That being said, 2011 was undoubtedly the most challenging year of my life. Looking back retrospectively I now realize that the toilsome challenges had to take place in order for the rewards to come to fruition.
In only twelve short months, I went through a series of events that would normally take an entire lifetime for one to experience. Everything from heartbreak, betrayal, death in the family, new business partnerships, legal issues, law suits, marriage proposal (I refused), an insane amount of travel (I was on an airplane almost every single week), being forced to deal with some major issues from my past (but finally able to put it all behind me), victimized by a professional con artist, stalked by a creeper, and LOTS of other insanely difficult situations…all the while trying to somehow be a decent mother to a 12-year-old boy. Whew.
However, 2011 has, by far, also been the best year of my life! I’ve been blessed with new relationships and a flourishing business and I’ve been able to experience things that I would have never dreamed possible. I have overcome so many obstacles and cultivated such tremendous personal growth that I am practically an entirely new person. It was as if I did a hardcore water fast and my body detoxed at a dangerously uncomfortable rate, clearing out old diseases and rapidly dissolving scar tissue, finally revealing a healthy and vibrant body. Having also been through the pangs of physical healing myself and knowing the symptoms firsthand, I must admit that emotional healing is a hundred times more rigorous and challenging, but brings the lasting reward of wisdom and a much better life.
So how can you reach your goals in 2012? I attribute my monumental 2011 to the way I approached my goals and then refusing to lose focus on them. You’ve got to be specific with your goal setting and never, ever abandon those goals. Write them out in detail, meditate on them daily, and make sure you are ready to deal with the obstacles that could surface when your goals start to manifest. Remember that any suffering you will most likely encounter is only temporary. A caterpillar, no matter how exhausted from struggling to get out of its cocoon may be, never decides to give up. Don’t allow yourselves to quit before becoming the butterfly you were meant to be.
Happy New Year and Carpe Diem!
Julie
It’s no secret that I am a rocker chick to the core. The mere thought of a deafening guitar riff and a thunderous drum beat, simultaneously booming from an amplifier with sub woofers bigger than my house gets me feeling all kinds of turned on. My friends know this about me, so it only made sense that when one of the biggest new anthem rock tours came through my hometown, I was contacted immediately by my buddy at the radio station, and the conversation went something like this:
Friend: “Julie, are you interested in accompanying us to the Rock Allegiance Tour, complete with backstage access and press passes?”
Me: “No, I have to wash my hair.”
Me: “I will be too busy feeding my cat.”
Me: “Glee comes on at 9, so it’s really not an option.”
Me: “ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME?? OF COURSE I’m in, you asshole!”
Friend: “Thought so. Pick you up at 8.”
So, now the real question came to mind: what the hell do I wear? I was obviously going to be schmoozing with these dudes in a fairly intimate atmosphere, limited to press people and sponsors, so I didn’t want to look like a whorish groupie. I also didn’t want to come across as a conservative prude (not that I’ve ever been referred to as that in my entire life, but for some reason it was a concern weighing heavily on my mind). I skimmed through the dresses hanging in my closet and finally decided on short and tight with not much cleavage. (My rule of thumb is to show one or the other at any given time: legs or tits. Never both.)
The Rock Allegiance Tour included a slew of newer anthem bands and boasted the slogan: “Loud Riffs, Cheap Tix”. Their lineup contained up and coming hardcore bands like Drive A, Crossfade, RED, and P.O.D., but the headliners of the show were no doubt what I was anticipating the most.
First of all, I must say that Buckcherry is one of the most underrated bands of this decade. They have been around long before “Crazy Bitch” ever graced the Top 40, and their gritty, raw, old school cock rock gave them a special place in my heart that was normally reserved for 80’s ringleaders such as Guns N’ Roses and Motley Crue. Their front man, Josh Todd, is a scrawny, sexy, tattooed little beast who bounces across the stage, peeling one layer of stylish clothing off at a time…all the while singing about cocaine and sluts. Two words: pure awesomeness.
Papa Roach, in my opinion, arguably gives one of the best live performances of all time. I am not kidding. Yes, I said Papa Roach. I’ve seen everyone from Prince to AC/DC, and let me tell you, Jacoby can catapult an audience into another dimension. Not only is his unleashed energy exorbitantly intoxicating, it’s contagious. Before you even realize it, you are jumping up and down, screaming in unison with the chorus as he pumps his fist in the air and sprays saliva all over his microphone. He ignites so much fire and passion into the crowd, you think you’re on a fucking roller coaster.
We got to the show early so we could mingle with the bands prior to their performance. I was encouraged to bring t-shirts, hats, and bottles of Hot Rawks to give to each of them, so I drug a suitcase full of paraphernalia into the VIP area.
Each band came into the pressroom separately, so we had a limited amount of time to chat and get pictures with them. I had to spark their interest with Hot Rawks within the first few minutes, or else I would lose the opportunity forever.
The pressroom was quiet, cold, and excessively bright with unflattering florescent light. It reminded me of my elementary school cafeteria and I suddenly realized why my 4th grade teacher had looked so damn ghastly. I quickly swiped my face with more bronzer.
The first few bands filed in as if they were cattle, and quickly took a seat behind the designated pop-up table. Each band member had their own Sharpie, and the handful of people in the room would line up to get autographs on their Rock Allegiance posters and shirts. When the musicians had all scribbled their illegible signatures on everyone’s keepsakes, they stood up to take pictures with each of the fans and members of the media.
Sure, I was wearing something that caught their eye, but I knew I had to be witty to grab their minds and really make an impression. I walked up to the table, and when they would start to flirt I would flatteringly respond, “I am confident you are already a stud in the bedroom, you know, being a fabulously sexy rockstar musician and all, but I figured you, of all people, would appreciate Hot Rawks. It is almost as powerful in the bedroom as you are onstage…but not quite.” Then I would wink and hand them each a bottle, with my business card attached. They would immediately start skimming the label and laughing amongst themselves. “Hell, yeah!! Let’s take some right now!” was the most popular response. Josh Todd, Buckcherry’s frontman, looked at my business card and said, “Are YOU Julie Wilson, the Founder and CEO?” I smiled and nodded.
Of course we all sat front and center for the entire show, and each of the bands recognized us , pointed, and smiled. One very excited guitarist even pulled the Hot Rawks out of his pocket and thrusted the little black bottle in the air. No one in the audience could tell what the fuck he was holding, but they screamed as if it was the Holy Grail.
After the show was over, we were invited to continue the shenanigans in a much more relaxed atmosphere. Many shots were consumed and pandemonia ensued. We were popping Hot Rawks like Skittles and laughing till our faces hurt. Before I knew it, we were all eating pancakes at 4am.
Needless to say, the tour left our fabulous city and continued on to the next destination. I had no idea where they were going, but I felt as if I had made the most of my short-lived marketing opportunity. They were definitely going to remember Hot Rawks, and like most of the celebrities I’ve dealt with thus far, I was certain they were going to contact me for more.
Sure enough, I got an email the next day from one of the lead singers. He thanked me for the Hot Rawks and said they appreciated hanging with some real people for once. Then, prior to signing his name, he said this:
“Let us know if you ever want to come to another show. We will miss hanging with all of you at our next gig in Mineral Wells, WV. Hope to see you soon, Beautiful!”
I about choked when I read it. I couldn’t believe it. I took a sip of coffee and typed this reply:
“Mineral Wells, West Virginia??? That is right next to my hometown of Parkersburg! What a fucking coincidence!”
Twenty minutes later, my phone rang.
“Is this Julie Wilson?”
“Yep.”
“You’ve GOT to come join us for the West Virginia show, and invite any family or friends you have up there to join you. We will give them all VIP access and backstage passes. The only thing I ask is that you take some of us out on the town the night before the show. We actually have a day off and we are stuck in a small town with no clue what to do. If you are really from there, come and show us around!” It was a voice from one of the headlining bands.
“Seriously? But it’s like a 5-hour drive…” I grimaced.
“Listen, if you can’t, I understand, but we need a tour guide and I can’t think of a better one than yourself. Besides, you’ve got us all addicted to Hot Rawks now and we will need a much larger stash to get us through the rest of the tour! Don’t make me beg.”
This would normally NOT have been as tempting of a scenerio as is seems, mainly because I am a 34-year-old single mother and CEO who can’t just follow bands around like a fucking groupie. That being said, I remembered it was my cousins 30th birthday the next week, and intimate VIP passes to one of the only live rock shows that would grace Mineral Wells, would be about the best present EVER…plus, I hadn’t visited my hometown in awhile, and this would give me an excuse to get up there and hang with some of my peeps.
“Ok, but I can’t promise anything over the top. We will be attempting to party in Parkersburg on a Monday night…this isn’t gonna be easy.”
“Deal.”
I packed my suitcase full of Hot Rawks, Patron, and slutty attire, then headed up to show some famous rock stars how to have a good time, West Virginia style.
I arrived at the historic Blennerhassett Hotel around 3pm and was immediately greeted in the lobby by my new friends. After conversing for awhile, we decided to venture out into the world and see what trouble we could get into. My hair had been tied up in a loose bun for the entire road trip, so I let it down and shook it out into a tousled mess. I was wearing a True Religion denim skirt and brown cowboy boots. It was hot and humid as hell so I had removed my blouse and was donning an ultra thin wife beater. The guys were heavily tattooed from earlobe to ankle and wearing a variety of thick silver jewelry, cargo shorts, and Converse in a rainbow of colors. The passers-by were gawking and we hadn’t even left the hotel.
Thirty minutes later we are shopping at the same mall I used to stroll around when I was in high school. I hadn’t been to that mall in over 10 years, and the nostalgia was intoxicating.
We walked into Buckle, and we all started rummaging through their selection of jeans. A pretty little blonde with a nametag that said “AIMEE” walked up to us and timidly said:
“You’re not from around here, are you?”
“Actually, I am from here,” I smiled and she grinned back. I shifted my eyes over to the long, fuzzy-haired drummer who was standing across from me. “They are just visiting for a few days…”
“Well you don’t look like you’re from around here!”
“I moved awhile ago, but I grew up here and graduated from PHS.”
Her face lit up. “What year did you graduate?”
“Ummm. ’95.” I said in an undertone.
“Really?? My dad graduated in ’93!!! Maybe you know him!!” she was gleaming.
It was time for a drink.
After having a few beers with my cousins at a local dive bar, we decided it was time to head back to the hotel to get ready for a night on the town, I was still unsure exactly where to take these guys, and I was counting on my family to help me out.
We started with dinner and wine at the Blennerhassett Hotel. It was rather ironic, sitting with these tatted out rockers and sipping fine wine while chatting about politics and business. The one thing I’ve learned throughout my travels is to never judge a book by its cover. More oftentimes than not I’ve hung with rough-looking rock stars who were really just eccentric businessmen, living out their passion and following their dreams. They listened intently as I told them about how I started my company, and how Hot Rawks came about. It is moments like these that are rare for a small business owner. The largest talent agency or PR firm or marketing company in the world could probably not have given me this kind of one-on-one opportunity. In my opinion, this how you get celebrities to want to help promote you, when they get a chance to find out there is credibility behind your product, and passion behind your brand.
Okay, back to the evening…we had already consumed several bottles of wine and a couple liquor drinks, so we were all feeling tipsy and ready to go. My cousin suggested a couple of bars, but the musicians were dead-set on a titty bar. Shocking, I know.
“Um, the strip clubs here really aren’t that great, trust me,” my cousin explained, “especially on a Monday night…”
“We don’t give a fuck! We have a free night…Take us to see some titties!”
Their wish was our command.
We piled into two taxis and instructed the drivers to take us to the best strip club in Parkersburg. We ended up on a gravel parking lot in front of a square, concrete building in the middle of nowhere. There was a marquis sign facing the road that that was missing some letters, but I was still able to make out the words:
“ALWAYS H R NG. DR NK SPEC ALS N GHTLY.”
They were apparently out of “I’s”. (In some instances, having no “I’s” might not be a bad thing.)
There was a placard affixed to the front door that read, “Ring Bell for Admittance”
The security guard who was accompanying us for the evening (let’s call him Tiny, for sarcasms sake), placed his enormous index finger over the cracked plastic button and pressed it gently.
We heard a bunch of rattling and clicking go from top to bottom on the other side of the door, as if we were waiting in front of some inner-city apartment while they dismantled a multitude of locks prior to letting us in. Even Tiny looked a bit panicked.
The door finally swung open and a petite 40-something woman with shoulder-length blonde, frizzy hair smiled and welcomed us inside.
“I need to see some I.D. please!” she boomed.
We all handed her our licenses and she positioned a pair of reading glasses over each one to inspect the dates.
“That’ll be $5 each please,” she said matter-of-factly as she handed back our identification.
She took our money and disappeared behind the back door. We were all standing, tightly cramped in a tiny foyer between the front door and the door to get inside the club.
Suddenly we heard a buzzer go off and the same girl opened the inside door.
“Come on in and take a seat anywhere!” she said through a beaming smile. She was actually quite pleasant.
I took a look around the place. It was dimly lit (thank God), and had a stage that lined the left side of the building. The “stage” also happened to be the top of the bar. I could see the rows of liquor bottles that lined the opposite side and two weathered-looking cash registers. Barstools lined the other side of the bar, and card tables with plastic chairs were positioned towards the front of the stage. Even further to the right side of the building were several pool tables and something that resembled a pinball machine.
When our rugged looking rocker crew made an entrance, every single person in the whole club stopped to stare…all 6 of them.
We picked out two tables in front of the stage and made ourselves comfortable.
“We need drinks, asap!” Tiny said.
The waitress scurried up to take our drink order. It was the same blonde girl from the front! After she took our order, she literally hopped over the bar (in a short neon skirt, mind you) and proceeded to MAKE our drinks.
“Is she the only one working here?” the drummer asked, laughingly.
Just then a curvy little brunette wearing a black dress that was cut all he way down to her belly button, came out of the back and walked up to the jukebox. (Yes, I said jukebox). She punched several songs and then strutted over to our group.
She took a seat and propped her elbows up on the table.
“Hey. Where are ya’ll from, anyway?” she batted her eyes in the most animated way. She couldn’t have been a day over 18 years old.
We proceeded to chat with the young girl and she even danced for Tiny. The drinks were going down like water, and we were making my cousin do tequila shots off of Blondie’s chest. We were all laughing our asses off in drunken bliss…
Suddenly, the guy sitting beside me grabbed my arm and said, “did you just see that??” He pointed to the floor by the wall.
“See what?” I asked.
“THAT!”
I looked down to see a mouse scamper along the floor by the bar and then bolt under our table.
“Ahhhhhhhhhhh!!!” I screamed and jumped up onto my wobbly plastic chair in such a panic that I couldn’t hold my balance. Think about it: I’m drunk and I’m wearing stilettos. I jump up onto a plastic lawn chair. Do you see where this is going? I toppled over and landed onto the guy beside me. We ended up on the floor, laughing so hard that we couldn’t even muster the strength to get up. We were crying at this point, and Tiny resembled a human Empire State Building, hovering over us and trying to help us up.
We finally pull ourselves together and get up off the sticky, nasty floor.
“I think that Mickey is telling us we don’t belong here,” my cousin said, still laughing uncontrollably.
We paid our tab and got the hell out of there.
I still keep in regular contact with my rock star friends (which I now refer to them as “RawkStars” since they are avid Hot Rawks customers). They are still traveling and touring like crazy, but the one thing they all agree on is they have yet to have a titty bar experience more memorable than that Monday night in Parkersburg, WV. J
Rawk On,
Juliey
During a recent interview, I was asked the following question:
“When did you really start noticing significant improvements in your overall well-being once implementing the well-documented changes in your diet and lifestyle?”
During a recent interview, I was asked the following question:
“When did you really start noticing significant improvements in your overall well-being once implementing the well-documented changes in your diet and lifestyle?”
My mind immediately flashed back to the summer of 2004, when I was diagnosed with “borderline Crohn’s disease”, “Spastic Colon”, and “Chronic Irritable Bowel Syndrome”. I was living on prescription medication and sustained myself by eating Goldfish crackers and Diet Dr. Pepper. I was more than sick; I was severely malnourished.
The intense pain I experienced on a daily basis came to be a normal, natural reaction that I became accustomed to. In fact, I really don’t recall a day during those years that I didn’t suffer. Pain, bloating, fatigue, sallow skin, yellow eyes, dull hair, and exhaustion were the best words that described me in my twenties.
The doctors of course gave me a dim outlook, reminding me every time I would go to see them that I could only treat my symptoms with drugs and try to eat as bland of a diet as possible. Oh, and the other thing that was preached at me was not to eat raw vegetables and fruits. Swear to God.
As you can imagine, my condition worsened, and by spring of 2006 I couldn’t take it anymore. The pain was so intense that it kept me awake at night. The medication wasn’t working, and it made me feel like shit. I was done listening to my doctors.
I went to the local bookstore and perused the aisles for anything that would strike my eye. I had already tried just about every gimmicky diet you could possibly imagine, and none of them had any effect on my symptoms. The only thing that seemed to work to my advantage at all was when I avoided animal products, so I started picking up books that focused on a vegetarian diet.
I found a book by former supermodel Carol Alt entitled, “Eating in the Raw”. I opened it up and plopped down on the cold, hard carpet at Barnes and Nobles. I skimmed through the first few chapters and I was immediately intrigued. Everything she was talking about just made so much sense.
I bought the book and read it, cover to cover, within one day. She spoke about the importance of enzymes and how cooking our food destroyed most of its nutritional properties. She stressed the importance of not tampering with our food, leaving it raw, organic, and unprocessed. She also shared her story in which she referenced a book that was written by someone named David “Avocado” Wolfe.
An hour on Google and a couple hundred dollars later, I had ordered a library of books from this peculiar “Avocado” fellow. Little did I know this would be the day that would change my life forever.
I received the books and immediately dove into them. I was sucked into every chapter, soaking in every word and embracing the information. I had never heard of a “raw food diet”, but the more I read, the more convinced I became.
I decided to try it and went 100% raw overnight. I stopped drinking coffee, alcohol, sodas, and only drank pure spring water and raw fruits, vegetables, nuts, and cold-pressed oils. I also periodically fasted on fresh green juices and herbal tea. I became a master “salad creator” and would spend hours slicing and chopping fresh produce, juicing vegetables, and preparing new raw dishes. I also did an intense parasite cleanse which I feel might have been the most important step of all.
As much as I’d love to tell you that I felt fabulous immediately, I didn’t. In fact, it was quite the opposite. I got weaker, sicker, and experienced an onset of symptoms that were worse than ever before. However, I didn’t give up. Continued research had taught me that this was a sign of major detoxification, and a rise in symptoms was common since diseased tissue and toxins are released into the bloodstream for removal through the skin, lungs, and bowels.
I was steadfast and focused. I wasn’t giving up, and thankfully within a couple months my symptoms started easing. My skin cleared, my eyes sparkled, and the pain in my intestines? Gone.
I implemented yoga and meditation and started taking strong herbal supplements such as Probiotics, MSM, Reishi, Turmeric, Chlorella, and Fish oil. I felt better than I had ever remembered.
Adderall. Xanax. Ambien. Zoloft. More than likely, anyone reading this article immediately recognizes all of those words. Those words, along with a plethora of other pharmaceutical terms, are now a common fixture in the English language. We are introduced to these chemical substances from the time we’re born, and anyone not having taken some sort of prescription drug in the past 6 months probably leans toward the minority.
Is anyone else petrified at how medicated everyone is? Does anyone else see the dangers lurking behind every little amber-colored bottle in your medicine chest? I am dumbfounded at the number of prescription drugs that are out there, and even more so at the number of people I personally know who talk about their current medications more than they talk about their own kids.
Our bodies were miraculously created to cleanse, detoxify, and adapt. We can occasionally consume a harmful substance if our immune systems and organs are pure and strong since our body will process and remove the toxic substance out of the body as quickly as possible, but if our delicate systems are overloaded with chemicals and foreign substances, the body cannot process it quickly enough. So what happens? The substances are stored in the liver, pancreas, nervous system, fat, and brain. Your body becomes a cesspool of toxins and free radicals that are bouncing all over the place, destroying everything in their path.
Feeling forgetful? Let’s take a pill. Stomach upset? Pop a pill. Headache throbbing? Pill time! Low libido? Oh, there’s a pill for that too. Do you see what’s happening here? Your body is telling you something isn’t right by constricting blood flow, slowing digestion, and jolting the nervous system, yet we take that little piece of paper to the local pharmacy and fill yet another bottle full of poison.
Ever heard the term, “survival of the fittest”? As living animals, we were designed to procreate. This means we are born with a strong inclination to mate, right? Now think about the last time you were sick. Maybe you had the flu, or a bad cold…did you feel like having sex? Chances are, probably not. Your body was too busy working on healing itself to worry about sex. In theory, this same process happens when the body is constantly trying to purify itself of toxins from prescription drugs. Your libido is smothered, sperm count lowered, and eggs are weakened. It makes sense that approximately 9 million couples have turned to fertility treatments in the United States alone!
I am not saying that prescription drugs cause infertility. I am also not saying that we should never swallow another pharmaceutical pill as long as we live. I think that there are certain instances where these drugs can benefit us, as in pain management and certain antibiotics. For example, if I am passing a kidney stone that looks like a porcupine I would consider taking something to ease the pain until the stone passes. Also, let’s say that I was diagnosed with Lyme disease. I would definitely want to take an antibiotic to control my condition!
What I am talking about is the overuse and daily dependency on chemical drugs for every single ailment. I am talking about the number of people who use their everyday drug regimen as a “crutch” for survival. So many people feel as if they can’t function or complete their everyday tasks without swallowing handfuls of chemicals. This simply isn’t true. In fact, quite the opposite effect is taking place.
I can’t write this without also mentioning the amount of processed food and drink we’re consuming in addition to all the drugs. The plants and animals we eat are contaminated with a concentrated amount of poisons, which has a negative effect on our bodies as well. When are we going to realize what’s happening here? When are we going to start making better choices? When are you going to treat your body like the luxury vehicle it is?
You want to lose weight, have a sharper mind, a soaring libido, and a body free of disease? Then quit medicating yourselves with drugs, chemicals, poison, toxins, bleached/processed foods, and sugary sodas! Eat clean, pure food and take high-quality herbs. Drink clean water and exercise regularly.
Listen to me now: Stop trying to fix the symptoms and start trying to heal your body! This nation’s dependency on pharmaceutical drugs is alarming and quite literally sickening.
You are what you consume. Every second your body is regenerating itself, sloughing off cells and making new ones. What are you swallowing as fuel? What are you made of?
-Julie Wilson