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Amaranth Cakes

2009-05-11T11:26:00.003-04:00

Amaranth is a wonderful, nutty and nutritious grain that is gluten-free and quite versatile. This great recipe came from Vegetarian Times online recipe newsletter.For more information on gluten-free and allergy conscious recipes and lifestyle options, visit my new sister company Allergina Food Co. and send an email to eatfree@allerginafoodco.com to keep updated with all of our new products,

A New Take On Paper Bag Lunches

2009-04-23T09:48:00.000-04:00

Don't be part of the problem!!!!!! Join the solution - bringing your lunch to work or school is one of the best ways for you to reduce, reuse and recylcle. Given a typical paper bag lunch, your child will be responsible for creating an average of 65 pounds of garbage per school year which in most cases is more waste than your child even weighs! Is it really worth your weight in garbage?The little

Metabolism and Mental Health

2009-04-15T18:51:00.003-04:00

There are a number of reasons our metabolism may be failing us - from medication and illness to stress, age and poor diet. Unfortunately a sluggish metabolism is like trying to use a match to run a freight train. So finding easy, everyday ways to continue to boost our own fire is essential to increased energy and vitality. Below you will find some simple steps and tips to boost your metabolism

The Right To Clean Water

2009-03-20T13:44:00.003-04:00

We all hear everyday how we should be sure to drink plenty of water to keep our bodies clean. Easily we reach for bottled water or even just open the tap. But for a staggering number of people in the world, clean water is a luxury not a part of life. But we must be mindful; as living creatures on this earth we ALL have the right and the responsibility to keep our water sources clean and available

Be Where You Are

2009-02-09T10:20:00.002-05:00

It just hit me this last week that I have a problem. As far back as I can remember in my life as a young woman and woman - as far back as eight years old I have lived with an underlying murmur of discontent about my body. As a child and young woman, I studied ballet and dance religiously. I came straight from school every day and stayed until well after dinner. It was a love and a passion but it

Add a Little Green to Your Routine

2008-11-20T18:49:00.003-05:00

It seems like more and more all we hear about is how to bring more green products into our home or how to live a more green life. Well what better way to begin than the inside out!Below I have posted a handout you will find in my Integrative Health Program. Enjoy the information and give it a try! Go Green!Glorious GreensGreen vegetables are the foods most missing in modern diets. Learning to

Allow your mind to follow your body

2008-10-25T21:53:00.002-04:00

Allowing your mind to follow your body - usually we think of it as the other way around, if at all.The other day I was at a yoga class feeling very uptight and stuck in my mind. Each breath and position was a task and I found myself dreading the next step as my mind fell into a dull melancholy.Then something amazing happened. We were asked to sit on the ground with our legs slightly apart and do

Natural Philosophy

2008-09-02T10:04:00.002-04:00

Just like the laws in nature such as "what goes up must come down" and "for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction" our bodies also follow a standard of maintaining balance or equilibrium. The foods we eat not only nourish our bodies with nutrients and energy but also contain certain properties that affect how we think, feel and act!Cravings are a good example of just how much the

Do You Know Your Food?

2008-08-28T21:39:00.002-04:00

We took a wonderful weekend upstate to visit our local CSA. A CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture and it links inner city communities with small local farms to help keep eating local and family farming alive! It was our farm's open house this weekend and as we drove up to the little blue house off the winding gravel road we saw a community of tents housing all our fellow CSA members

Living Inspirations - Raw Out!

2008-06-24T17:15:00.002-04:00

This is a little snippet of inspiration sent to me by a wonderful woman who always has loving words to share. I wanted to pass it on because I think it is a beautiful way to look at life and the powerfulness of living well!"That love is the answer to all things. That the world is becoming a better place. That when we are all doing our best in a family or community that we can overcome our

In a Nut Shell - Personal Care

2008-06-11T11:07:00.003-04:00

Here are some quick easy tips for all natural personal care: Dry Brushing:>> -prevent dry skin>> -exfoliate>> -stimulate skin renewal>> -remove cellulite: 5-10 minutes 2x/day for 5 months>> -strengthen immune system>> -stimulate hormone and oil producing glands>> -tighten skin>> -tone muscle>> -stimulate circulation>> -improve nervous system function>> -help digestion -cleanse lymphatic

Tune Out -Turn Off - Drop In

2008-04-27T16:55:00.000-04:00

Not to far in our not so distant past Timothy Leary encouraged a generation to "Tune In - Turn On - Drop Out" and it seems as though we may have all taken that advice a little too far! Over the last few weeks we have been having some troubles with our internet, computers, phones and tv. What seemed like an obvious curse at first turned into a gentle blessing. De-volve --- Allow your self time and

Life Is Long

2008-04-10T21:17:00.002-04:00

So many times we hear the phrase "Life is short" and we take it upon ourselves to indulge in that extra piece of pie or stay out another hour. But what if we thought differently? What if we took it upon ourselves to think that "Life is long" instead; what would you do differently?Recently, there has been a lot of attention given to centenarians. The beautiful people of the world who have reached

Setting Boundaries

2008-03-29T22:04:00.002-04:00

Sometimes it seems like the most obvious thing - you need space and you know exactly what you need to do to get that space. Sometimes however, setting the boundaries you need to grow is not always so obvious. And sometimes it is the not so obvious things we do that make the big difference.When setting boundaries for yourself think first of other people in your life. Are there ways in which you

FINDING TEN MINUTES

2008-03-16T08:59:00.003-04:00

So you say you don't have enough time for exercise and eating well. Your day and night is completely full and there is absolutely no time for anything at all right? There is always at least 10 minutes - ten extra minutes you can find in your day to add in habits to get you on the right track to a life style of wellness.Top Ten Places to find your Ten Minutes-The Car: Take ten minutes during your

Whole Living

2008-03-05T10:51:00.003-05:00

The Universe - something so vast and complicated it has often been reduced to a vague idea or esoteric counterpart to our reality. But what is it really; what does it mean and how can it enlighten our understanding of our own selves?Look at the actual word itself and break it down to the simplest denominators: Uni - VerseUni is one, Verse can relate to a line in poetry, a song, a way. The

The Year of the Rat - Renewal

2008-02-08T13:41:00.000-05:00

This year marks the year of the Rat in the Chinese Calendar. The Rat signifies a great time for hard work, activity and renewal. It is the first in the 12 animal cycle and occurs every twelfth year. The Rat is also associated with the Earth energy and those who are grounded and prepared in this energy will recieve many fortunate blessings this year. If you have considered starting a new venture

How to Party Sober

2008-02-06T14:00:00.000-05:00

The long stretch from Thanksgiving to the Mardi Gras blowout is enough to make any liver cringe in it's wake. If you are looking to maintain your social life but let go of the booze, check out these tested and proved tricks to keep the party on. This "what to drink where" list came from my own experiences and while it's no substitute for a buzz, you'll be happy you stuck with it as you watch the

Morning Sickness

2008-02-01T13:56:00.000-05:00

Congratulations! You are pregnant! Nine months of you and your little growing baby bonding together, growing and.... oh...uh...oh no here comes breakfast. There's nothing like morning sickness to make you feel like opening up your window for fresh air and screaming out "pregnancy sucks!" But pregnancy doesn't have to suck and there are a few thinks you can do to keep your spirits up but your food

10 Steps For Dealing With Sugar Addiction

2008-01-29T10:27:00.000-05:00

This list is taken from a handout in my Six Week Wellness Starter Program and my Sugar Busters Program. Check out more information on these programs at my website: www.livewellbewellnutrition.com. Enjoy!1. Reduce or eliminate caffeine - the ups and downs of caffeine include dehydration and blood sugar swings, causing sugar cravings to be more frequent.2. Drink water - sometimes sweet cravings are

Reduce Stress

2008-01-29T09:36:00.001-05:00

So remember the days when our ancestors had to fight the saber tooth tigers and other wild elements, when the outcome of our life rested on spur of the moment fight or flight decisions? Probably you don't remember but guess what, the cells in our body do remember and our modern stress condition is nothing other than the old fight or flight response expressed in the daily grind.We know already for

Exercise Challenge - Build your core up this month!

2008-01-25T00:10:00.000-05:00

There is nothing more helpful and effective than building up core strength. Not only does it improve your posture which can prevent headaches, but it also helps prevent injury, improve workouts and lesson lower back pains! Try out the 5 minute workout this month and see how quickly you start to see real results.5 Minute Core BlastAlternate these exercises to blast that core into shape!1.

For anyone who craves CHOCOLATE!

2008-01-25T00:02:00.001-05:00

Want Chocolate but don't want to bust your New Year's Resolutions??? Kick those cravings and winter blues away with these vitamin rich chocolate balls of yumminess!This recipe is so yummy and surprisingly nutritious. Dates are a great source of fiber and tons of valuable vitamins including folate and iron. Almond butter provides a kick of protein along with the Spirulina which also provides B

Got Headaches? Try these simple tricks

2008-01-25T00:00:00.000-05:00

Tension Headache— A dull ache on both sides of head These headaches come from lack of adequate rest, mental over-exertion and skipping meals. To avoid make sure you get plenty of rest and eat wholesome regular meals. Avoid “trigger foods” like citrus fruits, nuts and sugars. Moderate caffeine intake. In a fix then take a cool rag to the back of your neck and roll your head around.

Feed a Cold

2008-01-23T17:17:00.000-05:00

If you have ever heard of the saying "Feed a cold, Starve a fever" it may be possible that you have also heard the saying that giving medicine to a cold will do for you in one week what no medicine can do in seven days. That said, what are the best ways to deal with a cold and cold symptoms once they have settled into your body this winter? Well, check it out:- Keep hydrated! Water is great to