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Anti-Cancer Nutrition Superheros

January 28, 2013

My goal is to share with you foods and herbs that prevent or fight cancer with powerful nutrition with a yummy, easy Brussels sprouts recipe. In honor of Cancer Awareness Month (in February), my nutrition video will show you how to create colorectal-cancer-fighting foods. My goal is to share with you anti-cancer foods and herbs. [...]

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How Cloves Heal Us

January 27, 2013

Cloves are great for your heart, digestive health, blood sugar, anti-inflammation and sexual health. The eugenol found in cloves may inhibit inflammatory progression in human cells, and IV infusions of clove has actually reduced lung cancer. Folk remedies use it for improving digestion, reducing flatulence, for coughing, and for teething or toothaches. It is a staple spice in many classic dishes in the US, India, Pakistan and China.

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Immune-Boosting Tomatillo-Cilantro Dressing

January 24, 2013

This dressing took less than ten minutes to prepare. Maybe less than five minutes. It was so fast that I think the clock actually moved backwards and I gained time. You must try it to believe it.

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Sweet-Potato Blue-Cheese Burrito

January 10, 2013

This healthy and delicious breakfast burrito packs a hefty dose of vitamins, minerals, healthful fats, and fiber. It’s also easy to prepare!

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How Food Affects Your Mood

December 19, 2012

  About 15 million Americans suffer depression each year, and antidepressants are the most commonly prescribed medications. Clearly it’s an issue that touches so many people. But an all-natural-kind of gal, I love to see research linking diet with depression. The general idea comes as no surprise, since most of us have learned in experiments [...]

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7 Ways to Avoid Crashing Your Weight Management Party

December 18, 2012

Holiday parties are lighting up homes and hearths in many places. And during this jubilant time of year, so many of us face the inner dilemma: how can I enjoy the holidays without crashing my weight management party?  First, weight management can be a party. Seriously, getting healthy is absolutely fantastic! Adopt this appreciation for [...]

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Are You Eating Enough Sunscreen?

July 9, 2012

This sunset happened at the beach in downtown Edmonds, WA. It was taken with my brand new friend, Nigiste. We hit it off instantly and went to the beach to practice yoga and tell stories. With all the conflicting advice about whether to wear sunscreen to reduce risks of skin cancer, or whether to scrap [...]

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Quinoa, Chard, Cranberry Squash – Anti-Cancer Foods

May 24, 2012

Cancer really pisses me off. Every time I learn of a friend, a colleague, or another patient who has cancer, it feels like a tragic, personal assault. This disease impacts friends, families, and communities. I feel saddened and offended at cancer’s senseless attack on beautiful life energy. I want to kick the crap out of [...]

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Lightning Quick Pecan-Kale Quesadilla

April 24, 2012

Chronic over-scheduling is a habit I learned in college and am still learning to unlearn this habit. Does this sound like you or anyone you know? If so, you can probably list off the annoying consequences of an over-scheduled life. I’m all too familiar with them, which is why I am untraining myself. Over-scheduling has [...]

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Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen

April 2, 2012

What do imported grapes, domestic blueberries, celery, lettuce, strawberries, spinach, bell peppers, peaches and nectarines have in common? If they are conventionally raised, they have some of the highest amounts of pesticides of any produce available. They are known as the “Dirty Dozen”, and experts  strongly recommend that you purchase these items organically. The trouble [...]

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