Cure Leaky Gut: The Paleo Diet, Healing Foods and Greater Intuition June 28, 2013 • 2 Comments My body literally rusted in the aftermath of stress from the unfortunate events of 2010. The continuous adrenaline cocktail, lack of sleep and relentless monkey mind all had their wicked way with me on a cellular level, leaving me bereft of vitality. I won’t bore you with the laundry list of issues, but one thing I do have is Leaky Gut, which seems…
Why Blog? The Essence of Blogging About Such Personal Matters June 24, 2013 • 2 Comments This was originally published shortly after the blog was launched. I thought I would re-post it for new readers who might be wondering how this blog came into being and why I write it. Someone asked me the other day, after reading this blog, if I had always been this way. As in, sharing my personal information in such an…
A Summer Watermelon Salad with a Warning June 21, 2013 • 0 Comments Last weekend, we were celebrating graduation, and since my dad was here, we wrapped it all together into a party to include Father’s Day. I don’t do much entertaining because it seems to require more concentrated effort than it used too and I get overwhelmed by the planning. Luckily, my darling friend stepped in to the rescue and organized the…
Finding Your Voice Through Transformative Singing June 5, 2013 • 2 Comments “The voice is never just the voice. It’s the way we express how we feel about ourselves. It’s a powerful psychological instrument connecting our inner and outer worlds.” –Helen Gary Bishop, Vocal coach and adjunct professor at New York University’s Department of Culture and Communication I mentioned in a previous post that being in front of a camera is difficult…
The Benefits of Juicing and the Economics of Health May 24, 2013 • 2 Comments It is difficult to argue with the benefits of juicing, although I have read articles that suggest it is wiser to put everything into a Vita-Mix and get the fiber as well. I’m not sure that’s a truly practical solution. Plus, I am pretty sure I can feel all the juicer-oxygenated nutrients entering my bloodstream when I drink a glass…
Mother’s Day Revelations and Flourless Chocolate Cake May 17, 2013 • 0 Comments I mentioned before that I am not a baker. I am a cook, so I really have no business messing around with the likes of the gluten-free world. But, I did it anyway, because I wanted a semi-healthy dessert for a Mother’s Day party. By the grace of the universe (or Mother’s Day luck) it worked. It is a Flourless…
Cocoa Health Benefits: Heart Healing Cocoa Recipes May 10, 2013 • 0 Comments “Just like other spices, cocoa itself has virtually no impact on your daily calorie count, but can make your levels of health-protecting nutrients soar.” –Bharat B. Aggarwal, PhD I drink a lot of beverages throughout the day, but I don’t know if it is because I am actually thirsty. In fact, I would say I just like to have a cup…
Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe May 1, 2013 • 0 Comments 1 C Bittersweet chocolate chips 1 C Coconut oil 1 Cup Sugar (I used Coconut Sugar) 2 T Vanilla 3 Eggs, beaten and at room temperature 1 ½ C almond meal Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides (I used coconut oil). Note: Although I used coconut…
Ignite Your Inner Healing Hive: Glutathione Benefits April 19, 2013 • 0 Comments Through the course of my recent health struggles, I discovered glutathione, an amazing healing agent that I want to share, in case you haven’t heard of it. It was something I was unfamiliar with and it sky rocketed my body’s ability to recover from the stress. Dr. Mark Hyman states glutathione “is critical for immune function and controlling inflammation. It…
Nourishing Food: Coconut Quinoa Recipe March 22, 2013 • 0 Comments Feeling out of control goes hand in hand with traumatic change or loss. One way to regain a sense of command in your universe is the simple act of consciously choosing what you put in your body. Good food nourishes the body, mind and soul. Here is a nutritious dish that is quick and easy. I make extra quinoa to…