Verne Varona is recognized as one of the most captivating and dynamic health educators in the country. For thirty-five years, his lectures, workshops and media appearances have motivated thousands of people reverse disease, lose weight and overcome lifelong health challenges through his highly effective natural program.

A highly sought after speaker on health, fitness and motivation, he has become a renowned keynote speaker throughout the US, Europe and the Middle-East. His captivating style uses humor, insight and common sense to improve and enrich the lives of many. He studied Oriental Medicine and Macrobiotic principles at the East West Foundation of Boston, Massachusetts (1970-1974).

Verne is a frequent guest on a variety of television and radio media where his research expertise and entertaining teaching style make him a welcome and often repeat visitor. His appeal transcends barriers of age, culture and occupation. For four years, Verne was the nutritional consultant and co-founder of a popular Los Angeles medical group with a clientele that featured well-known entertainment and sports professionals. With his physician associate, Verne co-created, The ODDS Program (Off Dangerous Drugs Safely); a dietary program designed to reverse pharmaceutical drug dependency. Here, conditions such as hypertension and diabetes were treated with specific dietary and lifestyle guidelines, thus enabling them to significantly reduce, or eliminate, prescription drug use.

Verne’s first book, Nature’s Cancer-Fighting Foods (2001—Penguin Books), is currently in its fifteenth printing and used as a textbook in a number of academic health and wellness institutions. His second book, Macrobiotics for Dummies (May, 2009—Wiley Publications), is part of the internationally popular Dummies series.

Verne is presently in pre-production stages for a dramatic feature-length documentary film on disease reversal. He divides his time between New York City and Miami.