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13
May

Corn Chowder-Vegan

Summer is on the way if you grow your own or can get of organic non GMO corn this is an amazingly simple and delicious corn chowder recipe. Ingredients 4 ears of corn or 4 cups of frozen corn thawed 1 onion diced 2 stalks of celery diced 2 tablespoons of corn flour 2

09
May

Why think about Magnesium

Magnesium is essential for every biochemical process that takes place within the body. Magnesium is essential for calcium absorption. It is being recommend in a 1:1 ratio with calcium for maximum absorption. Key Functions Magnesium is vital for turning food into energy for the

21
Apr

How to Get a Great Tan

Don't let this happen to you. Put on your sun hat, plenty of natural sunscreen and head to your local farmers market for beautiful skin inducing fruits and

21
Apr

Whole Grain

The foods in this category are controversial. Many people have gluten allergies from a high refined grain consumption. If you do eat grains they must be in the whole category to serve any benefit to your health. Refined grains are considered a risk factor food when we evaluate health and

20
Apr

Stress Induced Disease

Disease and weakness happens in you body when stress lingers and your body continues to sense a threat, real or believed. When this happens, the sympathetic nervous system stays chronically stimulated, risking long term health problems, which can include anything from migraines, anxiety-disorders, high blood pressure, depression, heart disease, a compromised

15
Mar

Health Supportive Omega 3 oils

Omega-3s are termed essential fatty acids (EFAs) because they are critical for good health. Since the body cannot make them on its own, omega-3s must be obtained from food. Key Functions Reduce hypertension. Studies of large groups of

21
Feb

Whilst pregnant women do not necessarily need to go on any ‘special’ diets during pregnancy, it is universally acknowledged that a healthy, well balanced diet is essential for the well being of both mother and baby. The Yale Medical Group suggests that good nutritional intake is important even before conception

08
Jan

Simply Detox, Weight Loss and Healthy Heart

Infared Sauna is am amazing technology you can read about it here. I have had the floor model for about 4 years now and have used it for detox on myself and others. It is great after an intense Yoga class, run or work out to release the lactic acid and

06
Jan

Green super foods are an easy way to add nutrient dense start to your day. I have a smoothie every morning and include a heaping tablespoon of Greens + to sometimes just water but I am sure to always have my greens. I also like fresh ground flax,

11
Sep

Food for Healthy Wrinkle Free Skin

May seem unusual but if you want to have beautiful skin the first action comes with what you put in your mouth. Wrinkle free at any age can be obtained. You must start as soon as immediately and take good care topically of course using skin care products that are

02
Aug

Sun Damage and Skin Cancer

The sun has taken a lot of blame for our increased rates of skin cancer, but research shows that sun might not be the original culprit, and hiding from the sun by using chemical sun screens can not only increase your chances of skin cancer, but it can increase your

13
Jul

Cucumber Water

Cucumber Water This is a simply delicious Wash and slice one medium cucumber and add the slices to, two quarts of filtered water and refrigerate until chilled. You'll be surprised by the taste. Just a side note cucumber is cooling and acts as a diuretic, oriental medical philosophy says it counteracts

06
Jul

Summer Rice Salads

2 cups of Soaked long grain brown rice (soak over night)this removes the enzyme inhibiting factors that make grain hard to digest for some people. Discard the soaking water. Long grain rice has less carbohydrate, more protein and is lighter for summer salads. 3 cups of filtered water pinch of sea

20
Apr

The blue-green algae super-food Spirulina is rich in vitamins, minerals, trace minerals, and antioxidants, all of which make it highly beneficial as an anti-aging, anti-cancer, and super-detoxifying miracle food . Numerous studies have shown that Spirulina protects the body against -- and even heals it from -- the damaging

20
Apr

Chlorella is loaded with vitamins, minerals, and an astounding array of nutrients that help detoxify the body of heavy metals and other contaminants. The single-cell algae also helps to prevent and repair DNA damage, balance the body's pH levels, fight inflammation, improve digestive health, and boost immune function . Besides

16
Apr

Eat Cherries this spring!

A report in the Journal of Natural Products (published by the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society) in 1999, concluded that tart cherries may relieve pain better than aspirin and other anti-inflammatory drugs. The same study says the consumption of about 20 cherries reduced inflammation as well as

17
Feb

Best Essential Oils

Essential oils kept me pain free for the entire Yoga experience; 15 days of intense sitting on the floor. That was the hardest thing to do at 57. These oils kept me comfortable especially the one called Pain Away. There is not better company than Young Living for essential

28
Dec

You are the only one who can be proactive with your health care. I want you to understand the principles of health. Your body can regenerate and heal or you can push it so far you develop diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and the host of other degenerative conditions. Eating primarily

19
Dec

What is the single most important thing you can do right now to improve health, reduce health care costs and prevent degenerative disease? The answer according to Cancer Research UK, National Osteoporosis Society, Multiple Sclerosis Society, British Association of Dermatologists, Diabetes UK, National Heart Forum and the Primary Care Dermatology

24
Nov

The Cause of Celiac and Other Digestive Problems

A vast numbers of people who have trouble digesting grains and pasteurized dairy products have serious digestive troubles brewing. Who is going to tell you if you are one of them? The problem is associated with the foods you eat? Do you think your health care provider (Doctor) has

24
Nov

How Wrinkel Creams Damage the Skin

Beware of products claiming to prevent aging. Studies have shown some anti-wrinkle creams could actually accelerate aging. BBC News reported alpha hydroxy acids (AHA's), a term we're all familiar with, could cause long-term damage. The chemicals in AHA's, in fact, increase the number of damaged cells rather than heal

17
Nov

Five Ways to Protect Yourself from Alzheimer’s

Five ways to protect yourself from Alzheimer's #1) Avoid processed foods Many processed foods are loaded with nitrates and neurotoxins like MSG and aspartame that have been linked to Alzheimer's. Processed foods also contain toxins like trans-fats and refined sugar that compromise your health. Stick with whole, organic foods and your Alzheimer's

22
Sep

What is your metabolic type?

There are three basic metabolic types. Simply stated they are a carbohydrate type, a protein type and a type that must eat a 50- 50 balance of each. By answering the following questions and total ling up the number of A., B, or C answers you have I will

19
Sep

The Ageless Sisters

19
Sep

Empowering You

June 9th, 2012 Vegan Pot Luck "Healthy Body" group and potluck. I am adding a vegetarian pot luck twice a month as a support and social event where we can all share health supportive food and conversation. Make a whole

08
Sep

Carrots and Dulse

This is a simple and great tasting recipe Slice 1 large carrot in 1/4 inch circles and slice each circle length wist to make a match-stick saute in 1 tbs. cold pressed olive oil about two minutes soak 1 tablespoon of dulse/rinse and chop then- add dulse to the sauteing carrots (Dulse is a sea

08
Sep

Antiobiotics Can Make You Fat

When your doctor gave you your last prescription for an antibiotic, did he tell you it would make you fat? Taking antibiotics regularly can do all kinds of strange things to your body. And that includes making you gain weight. The bacteria in your gut play an important role in determining whether

29
Aug

Daily Green Foods

If you have read my book or listened to my CDs you know the easiest way to add green food to you life is through a green powered supplement. I get up every morning and enhance my day with Greens + they are my favorite brand right now.

18
Jul

Summer Rice Salad

2 cups of Soaked long grain brown rice (soak over night) 3 cups of filtered water pinch of Himalayan sea salt Bring above ingredients to boil, reduce heat to a minimum and cover or put lid on pressure cooker. I like the pressure cooker because it cooks the grain more thoroughly. It is

18
Jul

Sprouted Lentil and Waldorf Salad

1 cup sprouted lentils 4 tart apples chipped in small chunks 1/2 chopped walnuts Soak green or French lentils over night in water. pour off water and let sit 3 days rinsing each day with cool water in the am and pm add sprouts chopped apples and chopped walnuts toss with lemon juice to stop apples