Turn Health Challenges Into Life Gifts

If you're like many people I meet, accepting your body (and any health issue) is rather difficult. The journey in releasing unneeded weight can feel painful and demoralizing when we're constantly focusing on what's wrong about ourselves. Let the process of weight loss be a spiritual journey that’s making you whole and complete. Your weight…

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For every emotion, there is a corresponding rhythm of breath. Have you ever noticed to how your mind and emotions effect your breath? For example, How do you breathe when you're feeling angry? (more…)

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Remember the days when bacteria was decidedly all bad? We used antibacterial soaps in the shower, bleached (or use lysol on) every surface in the home. We used antibiotics much more often than now. Well, gone are the days of the indiscriminate war on bacteria. Now, scientists are vigorously sussing out the differences between good…

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Potlucks inspired this super easy salad. I wanted to bring something easy and tasty, and still need it to be pretty fast and easy. I doubled this salad and had more than enough for three potlucks. Ingredients DRESSING: 2 cloves garlic, finely minced1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or lemon juice1/2…

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  Are you stuck in the dieting rat race?  Diets can lead to a vicious cycle of painful deprivation (followed by binges), a worn out body, and pummeled psychology. And when your psychology takes a beating from repeated weight regain, or from weight loss failures, you become trapped. (more…)

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Teff first came to me by way of the delicious Injera, an Ethiopian fermented flatbread. It was love at first taste. Teff is the world's tiniest seed, and it packs a big nutrition punch! Since then, I've discovered many uses to keep my relationship with teff growing.I purchase mine on Azure.com. (more…)

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These muffins pack a lot of protein, omega-3, fiber and flavor. Bake them up for a party, for Sunday brunch, or for school/work snacks. They will store about 3-4 days at room temperature, and they also freeze well. Raspberry Teff Muffin Recipe Yield: 12 medium muffins Dry Ingredients: 2 cups teff flour 1/2 cup tapioca flour…

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Many people believe that in order to be successful with weight loss, dieting demands endless willpower. You think they need to deprive themselves of nearly everything you love to eat. But you also have to filter the sea of health advisors, all of whom advise differently with what to do with your health. Eat vegan! No, eat paleo.…

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There is a strong link between food, mood and depression. Depression is a condition in which a person feels discouraged, sad, hopeless, unmotivated, or disinterested in life in general. When these feelings last for a short period of time, it may be a case of "the blues." This is a normal part of being human.…

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Updated Feb 25, 2016 (Originally published Nov 28, 2012) When you love yourself, you love the world. When you love the world, you change the world. A riddle for you. What's one thing that allows happiness to blossom, makes health flourish, and can make you cry like a puppy lost in the snow? You guessed it.…

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