In 1994, Gorilla Life's Green Drink was developed in the kitchen of Shekinah "Paradise" Shakur, a natural healer, seeking to cure her granddaughter's asthma. The drink started from information gathered and a natural instinct to use a life giving supplement. The first product that came to mind was Chlorophyll, seeing as though it is the blood of plants. Next, she started using lemons for it's Vitamin C content with the understanding that this would provide a natural antibiotic to the drink. The goal was to heal her granddaughter's respiratory system and oxidize her blood. And of course, honey provided the natural sweetener to make the drink taste good. After a couple of months, granddaughter showed improvement in her breathing and less bouts with asthmatic attacks. Within a year, her system was cleansed and strengthened enough to overcome chronic asthma. Shekinah continued to make the drink for her granddaughter throughout the years, refining the drink and offering it to many in the community who were seeking a remedy for their ailments. After a couple of years of offering the drink to friends and family, Green Drink had spread by word of mouth that it aids in the healing process for many diseases and disorders. Shekinah has a great respect for the character and strength of the Lowland Gorilla, a vegetarian by nature who thrives off of the green life of the jungle. Even in the midst of endangerment, it maintains humble consumption and humble character. So this is why the drink is named in honor of the gorilla, hoping that humans will consume the essence of the green life and exhibit humble character in the likeness of the gorilla. We share 98% of total DNA with these strong creatures. |
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