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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Jordan Rubin, NMD, CNC, is a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, a Certified Nutritional Consultant and a member of the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He is also currently a PhD candidate at the Academy of Natural Therapies. Now 27 years old, Jordan is articulate, compassionate and in peak physical health. To look at him today, you would never know that just a few years ago he literally stood at death's door from one of the most severe cases of Crohn's Disease on record.

In 1994 at 19 years old and standing 6'1" tall, Jordan's weight fell from 180 lbs. to a shocking 104 lbs. in a matter of months. As his immune system began to break down, he suffered from a list of debilitating conditions: intestinal parasites, severe candida (fungal infection), extreme anemia, food allergies, diabetes, excruciating abdominal pain, chronic diarrhea, poor circulation, liver problems, chemical sensitivities, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, arthritis, insomnia, hair loss, prostate and bladder infections, irregular heartbeat, eye inflammation and chronic depression. Both conventional and alternative medicines failed him, and after two years of working with 70 health professionals in seven countries, and trying more than 500 different -- and often bizarre -- treatments, he was sent home in a wheelchair to die.

Jordan fought his way back to vibrant health through determination and a refusal to "give in" to his disease, and his story is a true testament to the power of his faith in God. He founded Garden of Life (http://www.gardenoflifeusa.com) in 1998 to share the knowledge he gained from his experiences, and to help others avoid the hopelessness of facing incurable illness. In the seven years since his recovery, he has shown no symptoms of the disease that nearly took his life.

Jordan has formulated a line of more than 40 whole-food nutritional supplements to help people achieve optimal health. He has dedicated his life to sharing his dynamic health programs "The Maker's Diet" and the "Guts and Glory Program," both of which are historically documented and scientifically proven. Jordan has put his formulas to the test through rigorous clinical trials, and the overall positive results have shown that he is on the right track in his approach to healing.

Jordan has appeared on over 100 TV and radio shows including regular appearances on "Your Health with Doug Kaufmann" and "Healthy, Wealthy and Wise," in addition to writing monthly columns for Mind and Muscle Power and The Doctor's Prescription for Healthy Living. First for Women magazine calls him "one of the top up-and-coming nutrition stars in America," and David Steinman, editor-in-chief of Freedom Press, says, "Jordan Rubin should be ranked along with Andrew Weil and Robert Atkins as one of the most important voices on healthy living today." Even with his busy schedule, Jordan makes time to speak to organizations such as The Cancer Victor's Group, Crohn's support groups, various ministry organizations around the world, as well as consumer health expos and industry trade shows.

Jordan can now add author to his credits with three books: "Patient Heal Thyself! A Remarkable Health Program Combining Ancient Wisdom with Groundbreaking Clinical Research" (Jan 2003, Freedom Press); "Restoring Your Digestive Health: How the Guts and Glory Program Can Transform Your Life" (May 2003, Kensington Publishing); and "The Maker's Diet" (April 2004, Siloam). He lives in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, with his wife Nicki, and is readily available for radio, TV and print interviews.