Jamie Westenhiser's Blog

My fav new snack!!

2012-06-15T00:46:00.001-04:00

Preheat oven to 350
Sliced zuchini on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and sea salt, bake for about 25-30 min....Yummy!

*Oven temp is better at 350 not 375!!

Peace and Love,

Jamie xx

My birth story!

2012-04-26T23:39:00.001-04:00

Miss Ella Rose Sasso decided to come a month early. I was hoping for an all natural birth but due to her early arrival things did not go as planned.
Woke up Sunday morning around 9:00, March 26 to my water breaking. I was so not expecting that, I had no hospital bag packed and the baby's room wasn't even finished.
I decided to hold off going to the hospital as long as possible, my goal was to not have to get an IV or antibiotics and I knew getting there too early would result in things like that which I wanted to avoid. Which in the end didn't happen. We got to the hospital around 3:00. I had to get the IV with antibiotics due to my Strep B test results were not back yet so they couldn't risk it. Then they tell me that since I was only 36 weeks I could not have a waterbirth. With an IV your unable to walk the halls of the hospital during and between contractions, use the shower, birth ball, ect.. I was pretty much bed bound. Then my worst fear came.....pitocin!! An hour after they gave me the IV my contractions were pretty much non existent, I know it was from my IV bothering me so much. IV's are my biggest fear so all my concentration went to that. Next thing I knew I had to have pitocin. It's pretty unheard of to get pitocin and not end up with an epiderall due to the severity of the contractions and frequency they come. I was determined though and in the end did it with NO EPIDERALL!!! Not gonna sugar coat it though.... it was rough!!!

I really wanted to get into details but due to the lack of sleep these days it's just not gonna happen, I'm beat, it's taken me a week just to type this ; /
I'll post pics at a later date but until then enjoy the video!!

Welcome, Ella Rose from Tricia Krefetz on Vimeo

Peace and Love,

Jamie xx

Sunday breakfast - Don't forget the greens!!

2012-03-18T13:05:00.000-04:00

First let me start off by saying that IF you are going to eat eggs they should be pasture raised organic eggs from a local farmer. There is a big difference from the organic eggs you buy from the grocery store.
The yolks are most nutritious part of the egg and best eaten raw but who's doing that? not me...so closest thing to raw for me would be lightly poached. *I only started eating eggs again a couple months ago since I'm pregnant and I only eat them this way!
(There are only 2 places I know of to get my eggs from in S.FL so if you want to know message me on FB)

Anyway the purpose of this post is my yummy nutritious Sunday breakfast!
Let's call it Arugula Poached Egg Open Face Sandwich or Poached Egg Salad with a side of toast....

I do it 2 different ways

Option 1 - Open Face Sandwich option
Take one poached egg and place on a piece of toast. Puncture the egg and let the yolk cover the piece of toast. Tear up pieces of arugula and cover on top then sprinkle with a dash of celtic salt.

Option 2 - Salad option
Take a bowl of arugula. Place your poached egg on top. Cut up so yolk ends up being like a dressing (sounds gross I know but I swear it's good lol) sprinkle a dash of celtic salt on top then eat with a piece of toast.

This is a great way to get your greens in at breakfast too. My husband even loves this. He seems to think arugula kinda taste like bacon lol! Hey whatever it takes!
On days he wants an omelet with red, orange, yellow peppers I cut the omelet in half and put a bunch of arugula in the middle and make a sandwich like so for him. Either way he hasn't once bitched about missing his bacon :)

I always use Gluten Free bread too. Deland Bakery's Zuchini Millet which shown in above pics OR UDI's Whole Grain Gluten Free bread!

Enjoy!

Peace and Love,

Jamie xx

Toxic Nail Polish Update!

2012-03-09T08:29:00.000-05:00

Just some more explanation :)

Peace and Love,
Jamie xx

Happy Teeth :D

2012-03-08T18:14:00.000-05:00

Oh boy, the things that excite me these days!! I finally found a FLUORIDE FREE toothpaste that I really like YAY! I have been looking for one for quite some time. I've tried a bunch of different brands, flavors, ect... and never found one that I used more than a few times. Honestly I would always feel like when I did try one my teeth looked yellow the next day. I know that sounds crazy, because it is, I mean realistically I don't think it's possible for that to happen so I figured it was just in my head. Either way I never kept using it.

Well I finally found a winner!! My husband tried it as well and agrees!

I always figured I would use the fluoride free more natural toothpaste once a day and my Crest Scope Outlast the other time but I like this NOW XyliWhite so much I haven't used the Crest since.
You want to make sure you get the NOW XyliWhite Toothpaste Gel - Platinum Gel with Baking Soda (Fluoride Free) as NOW has a few different toothpaste to choose from. I'm pretty sure the it's the baking soda in it that I like as I don't think any of the other brands I have tried in the past had baking soda in them.

Anyway I tried to find some good articles on the effects of fluoride and couldn't find anything I really liked.

Here is a link 10 Facts about Fluoride

And if your really interested to learn more here is a 15 min video clip to watch

Yes, like everything else we thought was good for us, it's NOT!

Peace and Love,
Jamie xx

Donkey Butt fashion

2012-02-29T18:17:00.000-05:00

I'm 33 weeks pregnant, only 7 weeks to go! And let me just say 33 weeks pregnant isn't easy to look cute or get dressed in the morning. (keeping in mind I haven't bought any new clothes) It's safe to say that my ass has grown more than my belly has, the only pants that go over my hips are leggings and a few pair of my Juicy sweats so I've been wearing the hell out of them. I generally just wear them with a large Hanes t-shirt too which isn't helping the situation any, not the cutest look. Oh yea and my Gypsy maxi dresses, but honestly they are looking more like moomoo's these days.

I finally went to the mall today and got a few things, not that anyone probably cares but haven't done a post like this in so long I figured I'd share :)

I didn't last long as my feet and back were starting to kill me and it's not that easy these days bending over to put on shoes let alone trying on clothes.
For those that are wondering I've gained about 30 pounds so far. I am suppose to gain a pound a week at this point so I'm assuming I'm going to gain about 40 total.

2 pairs of BP flats from Nordstrom to wear with leggings

3 tees from Norstrom that are long enough to cover my ass and stretchy on the sides for my growing belly, I got them in white, grey and pink. The brand is Caslon.

Maxi dress by Young Fabulous and Broke, looks a little different on me then the model obviously but it works :)

Louis Vuitton bag

I had my blessingway (baby shower) on Sunday, will post pics in a week or so when I get them back from the photographer. Until then here is a pic of my belly painting :)

Peace and Love,

Jamie xx

TP for my bunghole!

2012-02-22T12:34:00.000-05:00

A few years ago while working at an office a lady told me that it drives her nuts when people put the toilet paper on the roll the wrong way. I didn't know there was a right or wrong on to do so. I will admit at the time I thought she was kinda nuts, maybe it an OCD thing or something. But what do you know, it stuck in my head and now it drives me nuts when someone puts the toilet paper on the roll the wrong way!!

I figured I'd pass along this information and maybe get a few of you nutty about this as well LOL

The correct way in the above picture is B!

Right way - over!

Wrong way - under!

Peace and Love,

Jamie xx

Nail Polish Toxins!

2012-02-21T14:42:00.000-05:00

I can't recall if I have mentioned the toxins that are in nail polish yet so if I haven't here it is........YES even nail polish has toxins in it!
There are a few brands that are non-toxic and I have 3 favorite: Zoya, Butter and Deborah Lippmann. I haven't thrown away all my toxic nail polishes but I refuse to buy another and haven't in well over a year. I now only buy non toxic ones from my 3 favorite brands :)

My NON-Toxic Collection

The 3 main toxins that are in nail polish are as follows: Toluene, Formaldehyde and Dibutyl Phthalate.

Here are a few facts about these common toxic nail polish ingredients:

Toluene

Toluene is a human reproductive and developmental toxin. It may affect the nervous system with symptoms like tiredness, confusion, weakness, drunken-type actions, and memory loss. It is thought to cause liver damage and skin irritation. In high levels it may affect the kidneys. Toluene has been linked to birth defects in laboratory animals.

Formaldehyde

Formaldehyde is a carcinogen and a common indoor air pollutant because its resins are used in many construction materials. Formaldehyde has caused cancer in the nose and throats of lab animals. Inhaling the fumes can result in watery eyes, headache, burning in the throat, and labored breathing.

Dibutyl Phthalate

Phthalates are used to soften plastic, and are known to affect hormone function. Studies have linked phthalates to early puberty in girls and low sperm counts in men. Environmental groups claim phthalate exposure may contribute to the rising number of uterine problems in women and testicular cancer in men. It could also be one of the contributing factors to a rise in infertility in both sexes. Repeated and heavy exposure to dibutyl phthalate may cause nausea and/or vomiting, tearing of the eyes, dizziness, and headache. Long-term exposures may cause damage to kidneys and the liver. Pregnant women must consider that dibutyl phthalate may harm the developing fetus and the male testes.

Even when I go to the nail salon I bring my own polish, with my own base and top coat. I generally try not to even go to the nail salon these days, especially since I'm pregnant, the fumes in those place are redick!! I'm lucky to have found a manicurist that will come to my house. She actually cost pretty much the same as going to the nail salon so it works out. This way besides dealing with all the fumes and toxins, I don't have to worry about whose nasty feet were scrubbed with that foot scrubby before mine ect... GROSS!

Check out my 3 favorite non-toxic brands for more info:

Zoya

Butter London

Deborah Lippmann

Peace and Love,

Jamie xx

Baby Talk: To vaccine or not to vaccine, that is the question!

2012-02-21T13:57:00.000-05:00

Last night I finished a lecture on vaccines. I went in to it knowing I was more on the not going to vaccine side but I wanted my husband to have a say in the matter as well so I signed up for a lecture on vaccines so he could get his own opinion on the subject. The first part of the lecture was last Monday, it lasted about 3 hours. The doctor went over every vaccine, the pros and cons, the history ect... this way you know exactly what each one is. The second part of the lecture which was last night was a viewing of a documentary that just came out called 'The Greater Good'.
Amazing everything we learned. Not going to get in to our decision but I highly recommend all expecting and parents to get more informed on the subject. Gonna leave it at that.

Peace and Love,

Jamie xx

Oh yea, I forget to add this in the last post (water)

2012-02-18T15:03:00.000-05:00

Some great bottles I have and love for when I am out and about are:

(Clickable Link) Swell

And if your not a fan of stainless steel here are some glass

(Clickable Link) BKR

(Clickable Link) Takeya

Peace and Love,

Jamie xx

Water (update)

2012-02-18T14:40:00.000-05:00

So awhile ago I did a post on water, bottled, filtered, tap, ect... and thought I would give you an update.

Since then I have purchased a distiller and have been bottling (in glass bottles) my own water. It's the purest and most cost effective way I have found. Distilling water removes EVERYTHING from the water even the good stuff (minerals) which is why some people might not think that distilled water is the best. Well that's why it's best to add the good minerals back to the water after you have distilled it which is what I do.

I'm not going to get into the importance of drinking good water in this post because I'm pretty sure I already have and in case I wasn't very clear IT IS VERY VERY IMPORTANT!!
Not all water is created equal. Back when I was taking a Living Foods course here in Ft. Lauderdale we had a whole class on water, the teacher said that when all different bottled water companies were tested that Zephryhills was the worst, it is actually acidic. The best water is alkaline and if it's acidic you got problems, not to mention Zephryhills has the thinnest cheapest plastic bottle which is a whole other problem. They try and get you on the bottle by saying "Ecobottle" so you think they are doing something good for the environment by using less plastic, well not the case. Then a few months ago I was at a talk with David Wolfe and he mentioned that he had visited the Fuji bottling water plant and that they fill there bottles with water before they are even completely cooled which is also a bad bad idea. If the plastic hasn't cooled completely more opportunity for the plastic chemicals (BPA, ect..) to leak in the water. And let's just mention it's NOT from Fuji LOL.
Point being if you are drinking bottled water stay away from Zephryhills and Fuji and more importantly buy water that comes in glass bottles OR best yet distill your own and bottle it yourself like I do, saves you money, saves the environment and good for you!!

I have the distiller by H20Labs, it's stainless steel and has a glass carafe, it's Model 300SS, it cost $219 which if you think of the money you pay for all those plastic bottles it will pay for itself within a few months. This is what it looks like.

It's really easy to use. All you do is fill up the canister with tap water, like so....

Put the lid back on, put glass canister underneath the spout and hit reset. Within a few hours (approx 5-6) you have a gallon of the cleanest drinking water.

I then add minerals to it and pour it into glass bottles

You have to rinse out the stainless steel canister after each use because it gets funky in there from all the gunk it has pulled out of the water but nothing crazy, just a few rinses with water and a wipe with a paper towel and it's good to go. Every 3rd or 4th use it's good to clean with the cleaning salts it comes with, again this is really easy and takes maybe all of 15 minutes.

Here is the link to the distiller I have Distiller - Model 300SS
The link to the minerals I add ConcenTrace Minerals a bottle will last atleast 6 months but really depends on how much water you make, I'm pretty much making water constantly since I drink alot and use it to cook with.

Here is a video to watch on The Story of Bottled Water which I think I've posted before but either way here it is again :)

Peace and Love,

Jamie xx

Snack Attack!

2012-02-16T19:43:00.001-05:00

Yummy snack that also makes for a good lunch/dinner. Avocado open face sandwich - healthy, vegan, gluten free and mine is of course organic :)

Ingredients:

Gluten free bread

Avocado

Sunflower sprouts OR Arugula OR both!

Dijon mustard

Lemon

Cayenne pepper

Celtic sea salt

My bread of choice is by Deland Bakery, a local bakery if you live in FL, and can be found at Whole Foods in the freezer section. I get the millet zuchini one.

If I can't get that my next choice would be Udi's Gluten Free Whole Grain

Lightly toast your bread of choice.

Then mash the avocado with a little bit of lemon and cayenne pepper, like so

Spread a little bit of dijon mustard on your toast then top with the avocado mash.

Then top with baby arugula or sunflower sprouts or both and a dash of celtic sea salt.

Wah lah! YUM!

Enjoy!

Peace and Love,

Jamie xx

Cleanse hair WITHOUT shampoo!!

2012-01-07T14:43:00.000-05:00

So most shampoos strip your hair of your natural oils which is why we need to condition after shampooing. Not to mention all the chemicals in shampoos that we are exposing ourselves to. Well I saw a commercial for this new product WEN by Chaz Dean which is a cleansing conditioner and on the more natural side which I love. I bought it and used it this morning for the first time. I LOVE IT! Happy to report my hair is clean and silky smooth :)

I bought the 30 day supply for $29.95 it comes with the cleansing conditioner, styling creme, a re-moist intensive hair treatment, texture balm and a wide tooth comb.
Here is the link WEN Hair Care

Peace and Love,

Jamie xx

Shower Caps!!

2011-11-10T18:09:00.000-05:00

So I'm pretty sure by now most of you know I love me a good shower cap. And once again I have found the BEST ONE YET!! No ruffle lacy trim that gets in the way and best yet it has a really nice thick band that fits really snug along the hair line so I find it, by far, the most comfortable one I have tried yet, not to mention it's pretty cute too!

I got mine from UrbanOutfitters.com but here the link to buy them direct. They cost $25 and have 7 different color/pattern choices to pick from. I know $25 might sound like a lot to some of you but if your a shower cap girl like me they are well worth the cost.

LINK - Jane Shower Caps

Peace and Love,

Jamie xx

16 weeks and counting!

2011-11-03T13:09:00.000-04:00

Yes...it's true, I'm pregnant!!

16 weeks!

Due date is 4-20-12

(yes you are seeing this correctly 4-20) LOL

Anyway that is a big part of why I have been not posting as much as I would like to, besides school of course. And I am not gonna sugar coat it, it hasn't been what I call fun. I've been super lazy, super nauseous, thrown up a fair share and just blah! They say the second trimester you get back to yourself but so far it hasn't happened for me. Today I went to see my midwife and she tried to see if she could found out the sex but was unable to. I am pretty sure I saw a wiener though so I'll find out in a few weeks if I was correct or not. Odds are its going to be a boy!

I'd also like to mention that an abnormal amount of people I know (mostly FB peeps) are pregnant as well. I feel like I've come across 20 or more. I don't know if something is in the water or what but congrats to all of the pregnant mamas out there.

Peace, love and babies!

Jamie xx

60 second homemade vanilla (banana) ice cream!!!

2011-09-26T21:17:00.000-04:00

I just made homemade vanilla ice cream in 60 seconds. Best of all, low fat, low calorie, vegan, gluten free!! Ok well technically it's banana ice cream but taste like vanilla ice cream to me.

*Note: I made 2 servings!!

Here is what you need for 1 serving:
1 banana, frozen (cut into quarters is best)
2-3 Tbsp Mimiccreme Sweetened Creme Substitute
(they make an un-sweetened one too)
1 packet of stevia - OPTIONAL

Process all ingredients together in a food processor until smooth and enjoy! If you don't have a food processor a good blender will work.

I found the Mimiccreme Sweetened Creme Substitute at WholeFoods by all the nut milks in the dry grocery aisle not where the cold nut milks are.

Anyway PLEASE do yourself a favor and make this, I promise it won't disappoint!
My husband loved it too and had a great idea, make some No Pudge! Fudge Brownies to go with it. I make my No Pudge! brownies with applesauce so those are dairy free as well.
YUMMY!!

I did a post on No Pudge! Fudge Brownie mix a while back, if you don't recall check it out HERE

Peace and Love,

Jamie xx

My NON-TOXIC shower routine!

2011-09-26T10:07:00.000-04:00

I think it's been about 7 months since I switched all my products to NON-TOXIC ones and it's safe to say....my hair is the same, my skin is the same and it's all good. There is no reason for you to still be using toxic chemicals on your body when there are non-toxic products that are just as good if not better. Trust me, I never thought there would be a day where I would use something other than Pantene ProV on my hair or Dove as my bar soap, ect...

Here is what is in my shower these days

Starting from the left to the right

Shea Moisture - Organic African Black Soap Shea Butter Wash

Shea Moisture - Organic Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo

Alba - Honeydew Nourishing Hair Wash

Desert Essence - Jojoba Conditioner

Jason - Long & Strong Jojoba Conditioner

Shea Moisture - Organic Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioner

Shea Moisture - Organic Raw Shea Butter Deep Treatment Masque

EOS - shave cream

Hobe Naturals - Organic Jojoba Oil

I really love these Shea Moisture products, they sell them at Target and Walgreens. They contain NO parabens, phthalates, paraffin, formaldehyde, propylene glycol, mineral oil, synthetic fragrance, animal testing, PABA, synthetic color, DEA or animal products!

The Alba, Jason and EOS shave cream they also carry at Target's and Walgreens. The jojoba oil can be found at Whole Foods.

The jojoba oil I use last, before I get out of the shower I turn it off and do a little shake shake then take a little bit of the oil and massage all over my body then get out of the shower and pat dry! No need for lotion! Silky smooth!

So I've already done the post on the dangers of parabens but unfortunately those are not the only chemicals you need to avoid. Here is a 5 minute video to watch, she makes it simple and easy about what to avoid.

She mentions 'fragrance' - which is the main reason I LOVE my YL essential oils ; )

Peace and Love,

Jamie xx

Easy Lentil Veggie Burgers

2011-09-25T13:17:00.001-04:00

I made these vegan veggie burgers last night. They are packed with fiber and protein. Recipe makes 6 patties

Ingredients:
1/2 cup dried green lentils
1 cup garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
6 cloves of garlic
1/2 cup fresh mushrooms (I used 1/2 cup of zucchini instead and a handful of spinach)
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. ground flaxseed
5 tsp. Dijon mustard
3 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. cumin
1 cup cooked brown rice

Note: I ground my own flaxseed from whole flaxseed

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375

Cook green lentils and brown rice according to package directions.

In the meantime, add the garbanzo beans, garlic, mushrooms, and olive oil to a food processor and process for 30 seconds until somewhat formed. Remove the mixture and put in a large bowl.

Add cooked and drained lentils, cooked brown rice and remaining ingredients to the bowl. Mix and mash until contents are evenly spread out.

Form the mixture into 6 patties

Kinda look like funky oatmeal choc chip cookies LOL

Place on a greased or sprayed cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes, flipping once halfway through.

Enjoy!

I topped mine with avocado and ate it with my salad. I made my husband the same but on top of a piece of a garlic pita, and yes he ate it!! LOL

There are a number of things you could top it with, be creative!

Mine

My husbands

Peace and Love,

Jamie xx

Sneak peek at my dressing room

2011-09-24T18:05:00.000-04:00

After months of waiting, the wallpaper I picked for my dressing room finally arrived and got installed today....yay! Now comes the real work, some new furniture pieces, chandelier, rug, ect.. I figured I'd give you a sneak peek, keep in mind the lighting was a little funky but you'll get the idea.

Pink and Blue

Peace and Love,

Jamie xx

Roasted Garlic Asparagus

2011-09-24T14:39:00.000-04:00

*This is an old post but I just noticed it never posted so I am posting now! ; )~

I'm not the biggest asparagus fan, , I mean I like it but not like I LOVE it. Well this recipe I LOVE!!!!!! OMG yum yum yum!

Sorry no pic, I inhaled it all before I thought to ; ) oopsy

Ingredients:
1 lb (1 bunch) asparagus
2-3 Tbsp olive oil
8 large garlic cloves, each sliced and cut into 3-4 pieces
Celtic sea salt..to taste
Black pepper...to taste
Fresh lemon juice....to taste (optional)

Cut off the tough ends of the asparagus, about an inch and a half and discard.
Put in a large ziploc bag with the olive oil and garlic chunks. Sprinkle in a little sea salt and pepper. Shake bag well, and put in fridge to marinade for 1-2 hours.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees

Bake at 450 for about 15 min or so, once you see the asparagus tips start brown they are done.

Enjoy!

Wheatgrass - The Complete Food

2011-09-23T13:40:00.002-04:00

I recently took a class at the world famous Hippocrates Health Institute on sprouting and wheatgrass. I've been implementing wheatgrass juice in my diet for a couple years now and more often now that I have my own juicer. One thing I did learn is that not all wheatgrass is created equal. Wheatgrass should not make you feel sick afterwards, if it does this means either you are VERY toxic and need to start off with less OR the wheatgrass you took was not of very good quality and may have contained traces of mold.

Wheatgrass should be taken on an empty stomach approx. 30 minutes before a meal. Start off taking .5 ounces per day and work your way up 2 ounces per day.

Before I continue let me share

What is wheatgrass?

Wheatgrass is one of the richest natural resources of Vitamins A, C, D, K and B-complex. Wheatgrass is also a natural source of Laetril (B-17).
Wheatgrass is the richest source of chlorophyll, which is the "blood" of plants, with a molecular structure that is almost identical to the hemoglobin molecule of the human blood.
Wheatgrass contains beta-carotene, which is found in red, green and yellow pigmented fruits and vegetables. Beta-carotene acts as a scavenger against harmful molecules, flowing naturally through toxins inhaled from cigarette smoke, air pollution, or other environmental toxins.

What will it do for you?

Drinking wheatgrass and green juices helps your body to build red blood cells which carry oxygen to every single cell.
Chlorophyll helps wash drug deposits from the body, purifies the blood and organs, and counteracts toxins. Wheatgrass helps remove toxic heavy metals (lead, mercury, aluminum) that have become stored in the tissues.
Wheatgrass juice helps to increase the enzyme level in our cells, which aids in the rejuvenation of the body.
Wheatgrass is one of the most direct and highly concentrated forms of the Sun's energy, and is the optimal energizer when it is juiced. Just 1.5 ounces of wheatgrass juice is nutritionally equivalent to 2.5 pounds of fresh vegetables and contains 103 vitamins and minerals.
The juice made from wheatgrass is 70% chlorophyll and oxygenates the white blood cells of the body, in turn boosting the immune system.
Wheatgrass is also very beneficial for people who wish to lose weight. An ounce of wheatgrass juice a day increases your metabolism and makes you feel great in every way.

Additional notes:

Wheatgrass juice is one of the best sources of living chlorophyll available and is the basis of all plant life.
Chlorophyll is the first product of light and , therefore, contains more light energy than any other element
Wheatgrass juice is crude chlorophyll and can be taken orally and as a colon implant without toxic side effects.
Wheatgrass is high in oxygen like all green plants that contain chlorophyll. The brain and all the body tissues function at an optimal level in a highly-oxygenated environment.
Chlorophyll is an anti-bacterial and can be used inside and outside the body as a healer.
Dr. Bernard Jensen says that it only takes minutes to digest wheatgrass juice and uses up very little energy.
Science has proven that chlorophyll arrest growth and development of unfriendly bacteria.
Chlorophyll (wheatgrass) rebuilds the bloodstream. Studies of various animals have shown chlorophyll to be free of any toxic reaction. The red cell count was returned to normal within 4 to 5 days of the administration of chlorophyll, even in those animals which were known to be extremely anemic or low in red blood count.
Chlorophyll can be extracted from many plants, but wheatgrass is superior because it has been found to have over 100 elements needed by man. if grown in organic soil, it absorbs 92 of the known 102 minerals from the soil
Wheatgrass has what is called the grass-juice factor, which has been shown to keep herbivorous animals alive indefinitely.
Dr. Ann Wigmore and institutes based on her teachings has been helping people get well from chronic disorders for 30 years using wheatgrass.
Liquid chlorophyll gets into the tissues, refines them, and makes them over.
Wheatgrass juice is a superior detoxification agent compared to carrot juice and other fruits and vegetables. Dr. Earp-Thomas, associate of Ann Wigmore, says that 15 pounds of wheatgrass is equivalent of 350 pounds of carrot, lettuce, celery, and other nutritious vegetables.
Liquid chlorophyll washes drug deposits from the body.
Chlorophyll neutralizes toxins in the body.
Chlorophyll helps purify the blood.
Chlorophyll improves blood sugar problems.
Wheatgrass juice acts as a detergent in the body and is used as a body deodorant.
A small amount of wheatgrass juice in the human diet helps prevent tooth decay.
Wheatgrass juice held in the mouth for 5 minutes will help eliminate toothaches. (Be sure to spit it out) It pulls poisons from the gums.
Gargle with wheatgrass juice for a sore throat.
Drink wheatgrass juice for skin problems such as eczema or psoriasis.
Wheatgrass juice keeps the hair from graying.
By taking wheatgrass juice, once may feel a difference in strength, endurance, health and spirituality, and experience a sense of well-being.
Wheatgrass juice improves the digestion.
Wheatgrass juice is high in enzymes.
Wheatgrass juice is an excellent skin cleanser and can be absorbed through the skin for nutrition. Pour green juice over your body in a tub of warm water and soak for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse off with cold water.
Wheatgrass implants (enemas) are great for healing and detoxifying the colon walls. The implants also heal and cleanse the internal organs.
Wheatgrass juice is great for constipation and keeping the bowels regular.
Dr. Birscher, a research scientist, called chlorophyll "concentrated sun power". He said "chlorophyll increases the function of the heart, affects the vascular system, the intestines, the uterus, and the lungs."
Wheatgrass juice can dissolve the scars that are formed in the lungs from breathing acid gasses. The effect of carbon monoxide is minimized since chlorophyll increases hemoglobin production.
Wheatgrass juice reduces high blood pressure and enhances the capillaries.
Wheatgrass juice can remove heavy metals from the body.
Wheatgrass juice is great for blood disorders of all kinds.

Wheat grass has only about 10-15 calories per teaspoon. It has no fat or cholesterol. It has nearly a gram of protein per teaspoon, and includes all eight of the essential amino acids, as well as 13 of the remaining 16. The amino acids it doesn’t contain are easily made within the body.

It contains Vitamins A, B1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, and 12; C, E and K. A teaspoon of wheat grass contains around 15mg of Calcium, 8mcg Iodine, 3.5mcg Selenium, 870mcg Iron, 62mcg Zinc, and many other minerals.

I just made myself a shot. My dogs LOVE wheatgrass too! They come running as soon as they hear me get my little HealthyJuicer out. They know wasssup. If you've ever noticed when your dogs aren't feeling well they will eat grass.

The HealthyJuicer extracts every little bit of juice leaving a dry ass green dreadlock LOL

And wah lah!

I love my HealthyJuicer manual wheatgrass juicer so much I now sell them in my store for $44.95 They are are the best I swear! I actually have a really nice big juicer that can juice wheatgrass but only use this, it's that good. So easy to clean and put together you can't beat it. It's so small and lightweight too, it's just great, the best thing I've ever bought for $45 bucks that's for sure.

Click here to buy!

Growing your own wheatgrass is very easy, so they say! I have all the stuff and plan on starting to grow my own in the next week. I will be sure to do a separate post on that once I've done it to fill you in. Until then the BEST place to buy your wheatgrass is from Got Sprouts?

Yes, you can buy frozen wheatgrass juice and wheatgrass powder BUT FRESH IS BEST!

Peace, Love, Wheatgrass!!

Jamie xx

Website is up!

2011-09-09T20:31:00.002-04:00

Hey! It's been so long, I miss you! I will be back soon, as promised, just been super busy. I did finally get my website up and I should have it done in the next couple of weeks. As for now my store is up, so check it out.

Jamie Sasso Holistic Health Coach

Peace and Love,

Jamie xx

The Doctor Within Is Under Your Control

2011-09-06T11:44:00.001-04:00

Great article....

The Doctor Within Is Under Your Control

Peace and Love,

Jamie xx

Some BCBG love!

2011-08-24T09:58:00.001-04:00

Went to wedding a couple weekends ago and this is what I wore.

BCBG Gia Black and White Silk Striped Dress

It was actually a little big but they didn't have a smaller size so I ended up pinning the belt to make it smaller and it worked :D Wish I had some better pics but I forgot to bring my camera ; /

The dress cost $499 but check it out..... I just found a size 0 on eBay for only $199!!!! If you love the dress better hurry, it's the only one I was able to find online and for the price it's a win! BCBG Gia Black and White Silk Striped Dress

Peace and Love,

Jamie xx

PS. Scott & Ilyse 8-13-11

E3Live

2011-08-24T09:25:00.001-04:00

Good Morning!

So I am a big fan of E3Live and their products. My favs being their probiotics and digestive enzymes.

I've also been taking the Camu Camu

E3 Camu Camu™ — Camu Camu is an Amazonian superfruit that promotes wide-ranging immune health benefits. Based on studies and our own extensive personal use, we enthusiastically recommend this wild-grown botanical as an alternative to synthetic ascorbic acid, especially during flu season.

Benefits

• strengthening the immune system

• improving circulation

• treating colds and infections

• healthy red and white blood cell formation

• anti-depression

• healthy gums, eyes and skin

• healthy liver, lungs, lymphatic and nervous system

• strengthening collagen, tendons and ligaments

• maintaining clarity of mind

Anyway I ordered this Quick Shake Cooler Cup with my last order and I LOVE it! I juiced yesterday morning and had some left over that I put in the quick shake cooler cup with a couple scoops of hemp protein and brought with me to an appointment and it stayed nice and cool in this hot weather.

The E3Live Quick Shake Cooler Cup is perfect for fresh, cold shakes while on the go! This BPA-Free bottle is also the perfect reusable water bottle (with convenient storage compartment for your keys or other valuables) - great at the beach or for exercising. Feel good about having a reusable water bottle instead of all those disposable ones.

It keeps your powder and liquid all in one convenient cup. The removable cup located on the bottom of the shaker stores 60 grams of your nutritional powder while the cup holds 12 fl oz of liquid. The ice wand will keep your liquid cool for hours. You can also use it for your daily eco-friendly water bottle, just fill and go!

Peace and Love,

Jamie xx