April 18th, 2011
No matter how hard I try during the winter, I never seem to exercise as consistently and eagerly as during spring and summer. This winter especially, piles of snow and ice put a damper on my walking routine. After getting in the habit of walking 2-3 miles per day in the fall, I’m eager to
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Filed under: Cleansing, Detoxification, Greens, Spring, Tongue scraping, clean eating | 4 Comments
April 30th, 2008
If you suffer from hay fever and allergies like I do, I think you’ll find some interesting information in today’s post. I’ve had seasonal allergies ever since I was little. I still remember going to the allergist and getting shots starting at seven! Knowing what I now do, I think there are simpler, more natural
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Filed under: Allergies, Health Issues, Optimal Health, Outdoor Activities, Spring, Whole Food Nutrition | No Comments
April 25th, 2008
You may have read my prior posts about juicing, and doing a detox goes hand in hand with juicing fresh vegetables and fruits. The truth of the matter is that most of us simply don’t eat that well. It’s not that we don’t know what to do, it’s really that we don’t make healthy eating
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Filed under: Body Cleansing, Detoxification, Eating, Juicing, Spring | 3 Comments
May 4th, 2007
Recipe of the Month: Spring Sprouting Steamer
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
1 zucchini
1 summer squash
1 package mixed crunchy sprouts (lentil, adzuki, mung, garbanzo)
3 tablespoons of freshly chopped tarragon
1 tablespoon of ghee (clarified butter) or butter
4 lemon wedges
salt to tasteDirections:
1. Slice zucchini and summer squash in circles, about 1/4 inch thick and steam with
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May 4th, 2007
In the spring season, seeds flaunt their vitality and energy by sprouting. Sprouts of all varieties contain the building blocks of life in the form of vitamins, enzymes, amino acids and simple sugars. In their early growth state, sprouts are very easy to digest, allowing our bodies to access many wonderful nutrients. Recent research by
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April 4th, 2007
With winter behind us and more bright, warm days ahead, it’s natural to think about spring cleaning in many parts of our lives. What’s more satisfying then successfully tackling a closet you’ve been meaning to clean out for quite some time or the delight you feel when you have multiple bags of “stuff” to give
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Filed under: Body Cleansing, Fasting, Immunity, Organization, Spring | 3 Comments
April 4th, 2007
Spring into Great Health on April 25!
Need a little motivation to jump start your healthy eating? Interested in lightening up and feeling better for spring and summer?
Then join me for Healthy Living 101, a 6-week group program held on Wednesday evenings beginning April 25. You will learn to be present, focused and in tune with
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