Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Motivational Personalized Jewelry
I will be coming back to this blog very soon with more detox, fasting and natural herbs info. In the meantime, visit my jewelry shop on Etsy for personalized and custom jewelry. My necklaces make the perfect motivator when personalized with inspirational words, quotes or symbols as you embark on a more healthy lifestyle. Visit here:
Personalized Jewelry
Allow me to create a custom piece for you.
Monday, March 5, 2012
The Fat Burning Detox Program
I recently had the opportunity to review an eBook called The Fat Burning Detox Program: Get Recharged & Energized. This is a downloadable manual, workbook and recipe book which you read on your own computer and there's also a printed version available.
The author is a holistic nutritionist who has been practicing for 17 years. She has her own successful practice, and even a cafe, that has helped thousands of women cleanse their bodies, feel better, and lose weight. She talks about how some of the most popular detox programs out there, like the Master Cleanse, are not only unhealthy, but also impossible to stick to. I found her because I had problems sticking to the master cleanse and was in search of the best detox diet or program that was healthier and easy to stick to with lots of variety and choices.
Her detox program is really a coaching program, in print. Of course she also has services where you can work with her one-on-one. But her Fat Burning Detox Guide is a great entry and one of the quickest ways (7 days or less) I know to get on the road to better health and losing weight at the same time.
"It’s a step-by-step seven-day body cleanse. I will personally guide you through a detox diet plan filled with a variety of recipes including smoothies, juices, soups, dips, salads, teas and even desserts (including dark organic chocolate)!
I’ve included easy-to-follow diet plans, success journals and simple checklists.
I’ll tell you more about it in detail later, but first, I just want you to know...
This will be the most “doable” cleanse you have or will ever do."
But not only does she teach you a wonderful 7-day body cleanse, you will also learn other healthy secrets that after reading really made me feel like a health expert. Things like... the most contaminated and least contaminated fruits and vegetables....why animals only die from 5-10 diseases while human beings now die from over 250!...Super cleansing juicing recipes...Nourishing herbal tea recipes...and more.
This is a remarkable ebook and certainly opened my eyes to the many options available. And unlike some detox diet plans, I actually loved the recipes that she gives. I've only tried a few of the 101 recipes, but I enjoyed all of the ones that I tried. I can't say that for most detox diet weight loss plans.
She includes The Fat Burning Detox Manual and Workbook, The Fat Burning Detox Program Cookbook, 3 Diet & Cleanse Plans, Detox Program Success Journal and 4 Recorded Live Group Coaching Teleclasses. There are also a series of bonus audios.
Even if you only download this book for the cookbook and recipes it's well worth the modest cost. I've spent the cost of this book on fat-laden meals at restaurants every other week for the past 10 years. It was easy to justify this small investment for an entire plan like this one.
Click here to download the ebook.
The author is a holistic nutritionist who has been practicing for 17 years. She has her own successful practice, and even a cafe, that has helped thousands of women cleanse their bodies, feel better, and lose weight. She talks about how some of the most popular detox programs out there, like the Master Cleanse, are not only unhealthy, but also impossible to stick to. I found her because I had problems sticking to the master cleanse and was in search of the best detox diet or program that was healthier and easy to stick to with lots of variety and choices.
Her detox program is really a coaching program, in print. Of course she also has services where you can work with her one-on-one. But her Fat Burning Detox Guide is a great entry and one of the quickest ways (7 days or less) I know to get on the road to better health and losing weight at the same time.
"It’s a step-by-step seven-day body cleanse. I will personally guide you through a detox diet plan filled with a variety of recipes including smoothies, juices, soups, dips, salads, teas and even desserts (including dark organic chocolate)!
I’ve included easy-to-follow diet plans, success journals and simple checklists.
I’ll tell you more about it in detail later, but first, I just want you to know...
This will be the most “doable” cleanse you have or will ever do."
But not only does she teach you a wonderful 7-day body cleanse, you will also learn other healthy secrets that after reading really made me feel like a health expert. Things like... the most contaminated and least contaminated fruits and vegetables....why animals only die from 5-10 diseases while human beings now die from over 250!...Super cleansing juicing recipes...Nourishing herbal tea recipes...and more.
This is a remarkable ebook and certainly opened my eyes to the many options available. And unlike some detox diet plans, I actually loved the recipes that she gives. I've only tried a few of the 101 recipes, but I enjoyed all of the ones that I tried. I can't say that for most detox diet weight loss plans.
She includes The Fat Burning Detox Manual and Workbook, The Fat Burning Detox Program Cookbook, 3 Diet & Cleanse Plans, Detox Program Success Journal and 4 Recorded Live Group Coaching Teleclasses. There are also a series of bonus audios.
Even if you only download this book for the cookbook and recipes it's well worth the modest cost. I've spent the cost of this book on fat-laden meals at restaurants every other week for the past 10 years. It was easy to justify this small investment for an entire plan like this one.
Click here to download the ebook.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Soups...Soups...Soups - A food staple and comfort food
The best soups are made with a blending of many flavors. Don't be afraid of experimenting with them. Where you make one mistake you will be surprised to find the number of successful varieties you can produce.
If you like a spicy flavor try two or three cloves, or allspice, or bay leaves. All soups are improved by a dash of onion, unless it is the white soups, or purées from chicken, veal, fish, etc. In these celery may be used.
In nothing as well as soups can a cook be economical of the odds and ends of food left from meals. One of the best cooks I know was in the habit of saving everything, and announced one day, when her soup was especially praised, that it contained the crumbs of gingerbread from her cake box!
Creamed onions left from a dinner, or a little stewed corn, potatoes mashed, a few baked beans--even a small dish of apple sauce have often added to the flavor of soup.
Of course, all good meat, gravies, or bones from roast or boiled meats, can be added to your stock pot. A little butter is always needed in tomato soup.
In making stock, use a quart of water for every pound of meat and bone. Cut the meat in pieces, add the bones, place all in the kettle, pour over it the proper quantity of cold water; let it soak a while on the back of the before cooking. Let soup boil slowly, never hard, (an hour for each pound of meat) strain through a sieve or coarse cloth. Never let the fat remain on your soup. Let get cold and lift it off, or skim it off hot.
If you like a spicy flavor try two or three cloves, or allspice, or bay leaves. All soups are improved by a dash of onion, unless it is the white soups, or purées from chicken, veal, fish, etc. In these celery may be used.
In nothing as well as soups can a cook be economical of the odds and ends of food left from meals. One of the best cooks I know was in the habit of saving everything, and announced one day, when her soup was especially praised, that it contained the crumbs of gingerbread from her cake box!
Creamed onions left from a dinner, or a little stewed corn, potatoes mashed, a few baked beans--even a small dish of apple sauce have often added to the flavor of soup.
Of course, all good meat, gravies, or bones from roast or boiled meats, can be added to your stock pot. A little butter is always needed in tomato soup.
In making stock, use a quart of water for every pound of meat and bone. Cut the meat in pieces, add the bones, place all in the kettle, pour over it the proper quantity of cold water; let it soak a while on the back of the before cooking. Let soup boil slowly, never hard, (an hour for each pound of meat) strain through a sieve or coarse cloth. Never let the fat remain on your soup. Let get cold and lift it off, or skim it off hot.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Detox Benefits of Massage and How To Give A Great Massage
Massage therapy is not just a session for relaxation; it can also aid your body in detoxifying. Detoxification massage helps your body get rid of dietary toxins.
Detoxification massage can greatly support any cleansing program you are on. The key to this type of massage is movement. The rhythmic movements movements of massage help stimulate your body. These irregular and altering applications of pressure gently compress and stretch your muscle tissues.
Massage also enhances your immune system, strengthens the muscles and toughen your connective tissue. A massage therapy session can remove blockages of the circulatory system.
Some people also attest that massage therapy can help them in keeping their mental status at a normal level. If your muscles are relaxed, then your body is likely to detoxify much better.
If you have tried a Swedish massage, then it is pretty much the same thing as a detoxification massage. It normalizes oxygen levels and improves the function of your colon drainage and other organs involved in the detoxification process.
Visit a massage therapist and talk with them on how they can help you with your health improvement program.
To learn more about massage and to learn how to give a great massage and free massage videos check out:
givebestmassageever.com
Detoxification massage can greatly support any cleansing program you are on. The key to this type of massage is movement. The rhythmic movements movements of massage help stimulate your body. These irregular and altering applications of pressure gently compress and stretch your muscle tissues.
Massage also enhances your immune system, strengthens the muscles and toughen your connective tissue. A massage therapy session can remove blockages of the circulatory system.
Some people also attest that massage therapy can help them in keeping their mental status at a normal level. If your muscles are relaxed, then your body is likely to detoxify much better.
If you have tried a Swedish massage, then it is pretty much the same thing as a detoxification massage. It normalizes oxygen levels and improves the function of your colon drainage and other organs involved in the detoxification process.
Visit a massage therapist and talk with them on how they can help you with your health improvement program.
To learn more about massage and to learn how to give a great massage and free massage videos check out:
givebestmassageever.com
Friday, September 11, 2009
The Truth Behind Public Option
By BraveNewFilms:
Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich explains what a public option for healthcare coverage really means for working people.
Pass it on to everyone you know.
We can't let the insurance companies decide who gets care and who doesn't.
Check out: http://www.sickforprofit.com for more details about the campaign.
Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich explains what a public option for healthcare coverage really means for working people.
Pass it on to everyone you know.
We can't let the insurance companies decide who gets care and who doesn't.
Check out: http://www.sickforprofit.com for more details about the campaign.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Edible Cancer Cures
There is an article on AOL today (by Prevention Magazine) about an M.D. who set out to find a cure for his cancer. He was diagnozed with a brain tumor over 15 years ago and was told by his own doctor (an oncologist) that changing his diet would NOT do him any good.
Read the article here about his journey to finding a cure and how changing his diet DID indeed help him.
This read is a wonderful example of how spices and whole foods are powerful cures.
http://www.aolhealth.com/condition-center/cancer/food-cures-healing?icid=100214839x1213442557x1200844285
Quote from article:
"I've learned that the anticancer diet is the exact opposite of the typical American meal: mostly colorful vegetables and legumes, plus unsaturated fats (olive, canola, or flaxseed oils), garlic, herbs, and spices. Meat and eggs are optional. Through extensive research, I devised a list of the most promising cancer fighters, along with recommendations on how to make the most of their potential. Include at least one, and preferably two, at every meal, to maximize your protection.
The List given in the article: (read article for more details about each)
Turmeric
Found in curry powder, this spice is the most powerful natural anti-inflammatory available today. It encourages cancer cell death, inhibits tumor growth, and even enhances the effectiveness of chemotherapy. Some research shows that turmeric is most effective in humans when it's mixed with black pepper and dissolved in oil (olive or canola, preferably). In store-bought curry mixes, turmeric represents only 20% of the total, so it's better to obtain ground turmeric directly from a spice shop.
How to Use It: Mix a teaspoon of turmeric powder with a teaspoon of olive oil and a generous pinch of ground black pepper and add to vegetables, soups, and salad dressings. Use a tablespoon if you already have cancer. If it tastes too bitter for you, add a few drops of honey or agave nectar.
And others:
Ginger
Japanese Green Tea
Sip 2 to 3 cups a day within an hour of brewing. Green tea must be steeped for at least 5 to 8 minutes -- ideally 10 -- to release its catechins, but it loses its beneficial polyphenols after an hour or two.
Pomegranate Juice
Have 8 ounces daily with breakfast.
Brussels Sprouts, Bok Choy, Chinese cabbage, Broccoli, and Cauliflower
Cover and steam briefly or stir-fry rapidly with a little olive oil. Avoid boiling cabbage and broccoli, which destroys their cancer-fighting compounds.
Garlic, Onions, Leeks, Shallots, Chives
The active compounds in garlic are released when you crush the clove, and they're much more easily absorbed if they're combined with a small amount of oil. Sauté chopped garlic and onions in a little olive oil, mix with steamed or stir-fried vegetables, and toss with black pepper and turmeric. They can also be consumed raw, mixed in salads, or layered on sandwiches.
(note: I personally have read that it is best to eat these raw.)
Soy Products
Replace conventional milk products with soy milk or soy yogurts for breakfast. Also, use tofu, tempeh, and miso in soups and stir-fries.
Fatty Fish
Have a seafood-based meal two or three times a week. Choose small fish, such as anchovies, small mackerel, and sardines (including canned sardines, provided they are preserved in olive oil and not in sunflower oil, which is too rich in pro-inflammatory omega-6 fats). Small fish contain fewer environmental toxins such as PCBs and mercury. Wild salmon is also a good source of omega-3 fats, and the level of contamination is still acceptable. Choose fresh over frozen whenever possible, because omega-3 content degrades over time.
Oranges, Tangerines, Lemons, and Grapefruit
Sprinkle grated citrus zest (from organic fruits) into salad dressings or breakfast cereals, or steep in tea or hot water. Eat whole fruits out of hand, toss with other fruits in a salad, or use in a salsa to season grilled fish.
Berries
At breakfast, mix fruit with soy milk and multigrain cereals. (The best cereal options combine oats, bran, flaxseed, rye, barley, spelt, and so on.) Frozen berries are just as potent as fresh.
Chocolate
Enjoy about one-fifth of a dark chocolate bar a day guilt free. Milk chocolate isn't a good alternative because dairy cancels out the cancer protection of the polyphenol compounds.
(note: Also check out pure raw chocolate, without the sugar, called cacao)
Read more of the article here:
http://www.aolhealth.com/condition-center/cancer/food-cures-healing?icid=100214839x1213442557x1200844285
--Stay tuned...
Read the article here about his journey to finding a cure and how changing his diet DID indeed help him.
This read is a wonderful example of how spices and whole foods are powerful cures.
http://www.aolhealth.com/condition-center/cancer/food-cures-healing?icid=100214839x1213442557x1200844285
Quote from article:
"I've learned that the anticancer diet is the exact opposite of the typical American meal: mostly colorful vegetables and legumes, plus unsaturated fats (olive, canola, or flaxseed oils), garlic, herbs, and spices. Meat and eggs are optional. Through extensive research, I devised a list of the most promising cancer fighters, along with recommendations on how to make the most of their potential. Include at least one, and preferably two, at every meal, to maximize your protection.
The List given in the article: (read article for more details about each)
Turmeric
Found in curry powder, this spice is the most powerful natural anti-inflammatory available today. It encourages cancer cell death, inhibits tumor growth, and even enhances the effectiveness of chemotherapy. Some research shows that turmeric is most effective in humans when it's mixed with black pepper and dissolved in oil (olive or canola, preferably). In store-bought curry mixes, turmeric represents only 20% of the total, so it's better to obtain ground turmeric directly from a spice shop.
How to Use It: Mix a teaspoon of turmeric powder with a teaspoon of olive oil and a generous pinch of ground black pepper and add to vegetables, soups, and salad dressings. Use a tablespoon if you already have cancer. If it tastes too bitter for you, add a few drops of honey or agave nectar.
And others:
Ginger
Japanese Green Tea
Sip 2 to 3 cups a day within an hour of brewing. Green tea must be steeped for at least 5 to 8 minutes -- ideally 10 -- to release its catechins, but it loses its beneficial polyphenols after an hour or two.
Pomegranate Juice
Have 8 ounces daily with breakfast.
Brussels Sprouts, Bok Choy, Chinese cabbage, Broccoli, and Cauliflower
Cover and steam briefly or stir-fry rapidly with a little olive oil. Avoid boiling cabbage and broccoli, which destroys their cancer-fighting compounds.
Garlic, Onions, Leeks, Shallots, Chives
The active compounds in garlic are released when you crush the clove, and they're much more easily absorbed if they're combined with a small amount of oil. Sauté chopped garlic and onions in a little olive oil, mix with steamed or stir-fried vegetables, and toss with black pepper and turmeric. They can also be consumed raw, mixed in salads, or layered on sandwiches.
(note: I personally have read that it is best to eat these raw.)
Soy Products
Replace conventional milk products with soy milk or soy yogurts for breakfast. Also, use tofu, tempeh, and miso in soups and stir-fries.
Fatty Fish
Have a seafood-based meal two or three times a week. Choose small fish, such as anchovies, small mackerel, and sardines (including canned sardines, provided they are preserved in olive oil and not in sunflower oil, which is too rich in pro-inflammatory omega-6 fats). Small fish contain fewer environmental toxins such as PCBs and mercury. Wild salmon is also a good source of omega-3 fats, and the level of contamination is still acceptable. Choose fresh over frozen whenever possible, because omega-3 content degrades over time.
Oranges, Tangerines, Lemons, and Grapefruit
Sprinkle grated citrus zest (from organic fruits) into salad dressings or breakfast cereals, or steep in tea or hot water. Eat whole fruits out of hand, toss with other fruits in a salad, or use in a salsa to season grilled fish.
Berries
At breakfast, mix fruit with soy milk and multigrain cereals. (The best cereal options combine oats, bran, flaxseed, rye, barley, spelt, and so on.) Frozen berries are just as potent as fresh.
Chocolate
Enjoy about one-fifth of a dark chocolate bar a day guilt free. Milk chocolate isn't a good alternative because dairy cancels out the cancer protection of the polyphenol compounds.
(note: Also check out pure raw chocolate, without the sugar, called cacao)
Read more of the article here:
http://www.aolhealth.com/condition-center/cancer/food-cures-healing?icid=100214839x1213442557x1200844285
--Stay tuned...
Friday, October 31, 2008
Ginger Healing Detox Tea
Ginger Healing Detox Tea recipe from cooking class @ the Aesthetic Acupuncture Clinic in Orlando Fl "Cooking With Turmeric"...
Ingredients:
2 c. water
1/2 tsp. powdered ginger
1/2 tsp. powdered turmeric
1 Tbsp. maple syrup
juice of 1/2 lemon
Bring water to a boil, then add powdered herbs. Simmer for 10 minutes. Strain tea into a mug. Add maple syrup and lemon, stirring to combine. Drink warm.
-Stay tuned...
Ingredients:
2 c. water
1/2 tsp. powdered ginger
1/2 tsp. powdered turmeric
1 Tbsp. maple syrup
juice of 1/2 lemon
Bring water to a boil, then add powdered herbs. Simmer for 10 minutes. Strain tea into a mug. Add maple syrup and lemon, stirring to combine. Drink warm.
-Stay tuned...
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