tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10390669761956146852024-11-05T18:50:17.847-08:00A Healthy Living Guide to the Big Island of Hawaiiaimeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13271467428644370626noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1039066976195614685.post-34379406107629134002010-04-20T17:53:00.000-07:002010-04-20T17:53:00.438-07:00

Aloha everyone! I will no longer be posting here, and all new information will be found at http://aimeeshealthyliving.wordpress.com/ I hope you will all join me there :) Stay happy and healthy, Aimee

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Amino acids help maintain our body’s optimal health and vitality Amino acids are the “building blocks” of the body. When protein is broken down through digestion, the result is 22 known amino acids. Eight are essential, meaning they cannot be manufactured by the body. The rest are non-essential, (can be manufactured by the body with proper nutrition.) To understand just how vital amino acids

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While we typically turn to our herb gardens to embellish a salad or a savory sauce, these little delights can do wonders for the hair. Herbs contain chemical compounds that can help restore hair’s natural balance and shine. Try these recipes at home and see your locks glow! Ginger Hair Oil 1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot ¼ cup light sesame oil This treatment stimulates hair growth while

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It was New Year’s Eve. I had prepared a colorful vegan meal for my partner and I to enjoy before reigning in the New Year. The menu included a living corn chowder, sweet potato puree, and basmati rice drizzled with a Thai coconut sauce. We were planning on visiting with a few friends after dinner and then back home before the clock struck midnight to toast our first New Year’s Eve together. The

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As Spring arrives and the days get warmer, I know more than one of you who will enjoy the occasional slushy or two from a fast food joint. While I have not taken the time to find out what some of these establishments put into their icy beverages, I have a hunch that they are laden with sugar and may contain artificial sweeteners and/or colors. Why not, save your dollars and enjoy this healthier

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Yoga has been used for thousands of years as a health enhancing practice. It is only now that science is proving the effectiveness of various yoga poses for different bodily conditions. One health issue that yoga is known to improve upon is the efficiency of the digestive tract. Twisting postures and forward bends are especially good for improving digestion because they relieve tension in the

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Yoga asana and meditation reduces pain in those suffering from a number of conditions including: carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis and rheumatoid disorders, back pain, headaches and fibromyalgia. Let us take a look at each of the above conditions to find out why yoga is one of the best natural forms of pain relief around. The first scientific study which showed yoga to successfully treat carpal

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Dancer's Pose. Lord of the Dance. Natarajasana. Nata= dancer, actor, mine. Raja= king. Stand with your feet together and arms at your side, while fixing your gaze at an immobile spot in front of you. Inhale and bend your right leg backward, taking hold of the inside of your foot with your right hand. Extend your left arm above your head with your fingertips reaching to the sky. Slowly lower

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Due to today's environmental contaminants and artificial foods, unhealthy fats and sugars, our bodies are in serious need of regular cleansing to reduce damage to our immune systems and metabolism. Detoxification techniques maximize the body's energy and prevent chronic illness. It is also a time-honored way to keep digestive elimination regular, circulation under control and stress to a minimum.

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For many, an avocado smoothie sounds a little bleck, but in this one, the avocado taste is subtle and because the healthy kind of fat found in avocados is so essential  for our bodies,  sneaking a little avocado into a morning smoothie isn't a bad idea.  Place the following ingredients into a blender and mix until your heart's content!10 frozen strawberries15

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According to a CSFII USDA survey, we Americans eat 20.5 teaspoons of granulated sugar every day. This statistic is a bit absurd when compared to the figure consumed by the French. On average they consume one-eighteenth the amount that we do. Could this be the reason why the French eat lots of butter, animal fat, and cheese while suffering from fewer cases of chronic disease? Perhaps the paradox

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Living in Hawaii means getting used to sharing your boudoir with the odd gecko or two...and sweeping away their droppings! Yuck.

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Mix the following ingredients and pour over ice:1  cup chilled green tea1/2  cup pineapple juice1/4  cup mango nectar serves: 1. I happen to like the taste of green tea. A lot.  I know that many of you avoid drinking green tea because you'd prefer coffee, or soft drinks, sports drinks or juice.  Green tea is one of the healthiest beverages on the planet and with a

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Provided we don’t drink too much of it, teas provide a number of health benefits. They have been known to combat the flu, prevent tooth decay, lower heart disease risk, lower blood pressure, and reduce the risk of cancer. Green tea is one of the most healthful teas due to it myriad of therapeutic properties. This little miracle of health was first discovered by a Chinese emperor in 2700 B.C.

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The acid-base balance of the body is critical to optimal health. Diet and nutrition play a key role in this balance, and if the body is not able to compensate for an unbalanced diet, the body’s internal environment becomes compromised and eventually cells fail to thrive, thus leading the body to a diseased state. When the body is in an acidic state, the alkaline biochemical buffers are less able

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Try the Following Yoga Poses for Headache Relief Our headaches are usually a result of muscle tension in the back of the neck due to postural problems. For most people, restorative yoga poses and breathing techniques can relieve and help prevent the onset of all types of headaches. Mountain pose is an active standing posture. Stand tall with the outer edges of the feet parallel to each other.

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Spirulina, Nature’s Superfood Spirulina is a wonderful supplement to take for a number of reasons. It has been experimentally known to treat certain allergies, anemia, cancer, liver toxicity, viral and cardiovascular diseases, high blood sugar, high cholesterol and triglycerides and a weakened immune system. It is a rich source of amino acids, chlorophyll, B vitamins, GLA, carotenoids, and other

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A friend of mine reminded me the other day that cinnamon is an excellent anti-inflammatory, so I thought I'd share a cinnamon smoothie recipe.  More on the additional health benefits of cinnamon to come... Blend the following ingredients until smooth. 1  small frozen banana 1  cup almond milk 1-2  tsp. cinnamon, ground 1  tsp. vanilla extract 1  tsp.  flaxseed

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Shall We Dance? No matter how you do it, dancing is good for you. When was the last time you cut a rug, grabbed a partner, and tangoed across the living room? If you can’t remember, it’s time to put on those dancing shoes, and dangle that red rose between your teeth. Dancing, according to Beth Shubin Stein, M.D. is an excellent aerobic workout. It tones many different muscle groups while

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2  medium avocados, chopped1/4  cup red onion, diced 2  tbsp.  green onions, chopped 2  tbsp.  cilantro, chopped 2  tsp.  sweet chili sauce 2  tsp.  lime juice 1  tsp.  garlic, minced Place all ingredients in a medium sized bowl and mix well. serves: 2 I've always liked guacamole...now I love it!

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Kealakekua Bay

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