This is me. Hours after adominal surgery. No make-up. Hospital bed-head. I’m Sore. I’m Achey. I’m in Pain. I’m having difficulty standing up straight, feeling the tug, pull and strain of the incision on my stomach, and getting ready for my first post-surgery walk with my trusty IV pole. This my 2nd surgery in 6 weeks. I had adhesions
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12 Sources of Plant Proteins When asked where they get their protein, most people will site animal products. Some might even say spinach, if they are old enough to remember the “Popeye” cartoon. Otherwise, beyond animal products and spinach, most people are at a loss for where they can find protein. The simple truth is, protein is
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When it comes to your health, the best thing you can do is keep it real: Keep it Real: clean, simple, and whole: organic, nonGMO, home grown is even better. Just keep it real–real food makes healthy DNA, repairs damaged cells, and cleanses your body (organ systems, blood and lymphatics). So keep it real. For real health, and
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Benefits of Oil Pulling Oil Pulling is wellness therapy that been around for hundreds of years. I perform oil pulling daily and consider it to be a valuable tool for health, wellness, and healthy aging plan–yes, I plan now to age well. What is oil pulling? It is a simple process of swishing oil around in your
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Baked Blueberry Oats Talk about a yummy breakfast option! This delectable whole grain cereal replacement is choc-full of flavor, omegas, nutrition, and blueberries loaded with antioxidants to kick start your morning off right. Ingredients: 1/2 cup cooked gluten-free rolled oats 1 cup cooked quinoa 1/2 c gluten-free flour 1/2 c coarsely chopped walnuts 1/2 c coconut oil 2T vegan protein 2T ground
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Build Stamina and Reduce Fatigue with these 7 Foods Our bodies use the nutrients, vitamins and minerals from the food we eat to rebuild, repair, and rejuvenate our cells and body systems. Stress and poor diet can contribute to a weakened immune system, fatigue, join pain, obesity, auto-immune disease, and cancers. Foods high in vitamin B5 (pantothenic
Read more →Let’s talk minerals. Minerals are foundationally required for every process and function in the body. Magnesium is magical and vital to every cellular process ranging from building proteins and bones, to DNA formation, to maintain muscle and nerve function, to maintaining circadian rythym, to managing your metabolism. If you are deficient in Magnesium, you could experience
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Turmeric Tea Turmeric tea has many medicinal benefits. It serves to: Detox the body, boost immunity, protect liver tissue, cleanse and purify the blood, ease symptoms of cold and flu, improve circulation, improve the skin, prevents internal blood clotting, reduces bad cholesterol, reduces inflammation, stimulates the secretion of bile from the bile duct, and more. I drink
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Benefits of Sprouting I love sprouting. It is a simple and easy habit that you can do with minimal effort. Did you know that one ounce of broccoli sprouts contains more anti-carcinogens than 2 pounds of mature broccoli? And that sprouting a seed increases its nutritional density by between 400-700%? For example, a sprouted seed has double
Read more →These 6 super spices have powerful properties that can you boost and maintain your health. Make sure they are in your kitchen and that you cook with them often. My favorites? Turmeric–I add this to my teas and nutmilks. Cumin–I add this to my soups and stirfrys. Ginger–I add this to my smoothies, juices, and teas. Live
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