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Tea for 2 or Just You

admin — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:48:10 +0000
Just found some of my favorite teas on sale. Fennel tea is wonderful for the digestion. It has a pleasant, mild flavor that is a bit like licorice. If you’ve never tried it now’s the time. Fennel is on sale for $1.80, regular price $6.64. Oh yea. Love those sales.
Also check out Yerba Mate. This has a great energy boost with vitamins/minerals, oh and it taste’s great.
Another great digestion and a good candida cleanser is Pau Darco. Again it has a nice mild flavor.
Brew them by the pitcher, cool and enjoy all day. Hydrate and do your body good. There are many more teas on sale. Find them under the “Grocery” section from the link below.
In Joy,


Chronic Fatigue
admin — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 20:31:32 +0000
I have been challenged with a fatigue that comes and goes over the past 1-1/2 years.  It has physically manifested with a variety of things such as Lymes Disease once.  I got rid of that.  Then picked up E-Coli and had that much longer then I normally have “things.”  I’ve gone through a bought of parasites and then Epstein Barr. 
What it boils down to is there is a greater message I haven’t been listening to.  I got busy with a job and relationship and stopped taking the time to listen.  I fell off the wagon so to speak of self care.  It’s common, I know I’m not alone.  Life happens and you push yourself through what you think you need to do to survive.  The magic word here is PUSH.  We demand of ourselves, unkindly.  We stop listening.  
Just this week as I was getting ready for my other job I felt the tiredness.  I had this talk with myself, “You had enough sleep.  Knock it off.  You aren’t tired.  Stop being a whinny pants!  Then I up and changed those whinny pants to something more gung-ho and energetic.”  It worked.  I got moving and got through my day.  I did what I needed to do in that moment.  Now my job is to take the time when it is more convenient and listen to what my body is so desperately trying to tell me.  
Where am I not honoring my true feelings and needs?  We all need to take the time to listen.  Call it gut instinct or feelings or how ever your inner wisdom get’s your attention.  Maybe you get insight through images.  Have you lost touch with that inner wisdom and guidance?  Our bodies speak to us in sign language.  Illness is the sign of imbalance.    
I’ve seen a lot of clients with depression and chronic fatigue over the years.  I guess right now I’m learning about them first hand.  The best teacher is experience.  So here I am working through my own blocks.  Here I am re-instating my own self care practice with yoga, meditation, healing work and nutrition.  
The physical symptoms are a message that needed a louder delivery.  I am paying attention to when symptoms show up and when they aren’t there at all.  Just like in meditation, I’m the observer.  What’s here now?  Being curious.  Journal.  Willing to see things differently.  The universe/greater wisdom/God is working with me and you.  Trying to get our attention.
I have updated my nutritional products.  Check them out.  They are an important part of self care.  Proper nutrition will boost you physically, energetically and emotionally.  For fatigue I recommend spirulina, maca and msm.  Feel free to contact me for some advise on the suppliments.  
Proper nutrition will not fix every problem.  
There is no substitute for living passionately and doing the things that are important to you.  What is your soul longing to do?
I’d love to help.  Please contact me for an appointment.  We can work in person or over SKYPE.
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Support for good health.
admin — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 02:04:00 +0000
If I had to choose just one food to boost my health I would choose Spirulina.  Spirulina is a blue green algae and:
* it’s easily digestable
* a great source of protein, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, chlorophyll
* boosts the immune system
* boosts your energy
* good source of B12 and other B vitamins which helps strengthen your nervous system
* contains rare essential fatty acid GLA
* helps your body release toxins
* increases mental alertness
* lowers blood cholesterol
* helps balance blood sugar
* 10x’s more Beta Carotene than carrots
* contains Zeaxanthin/Lutein which is excellent for eye health
* rich in iron
I like to use Spirulina in powder form at home.  The easiest way to do this is to use a jar or beverage container with a good lid.  Add your juice and spirulina, shake and go.
When I’m away the tablets are handy.  They can be chewed, but I prefer to swallow them with water.
Spirulina is a food.  It’s good to start out taking a small dose and build from there.  Notice how you feel.  Experiment with amounts.  When I’m under more stress I take more to keep my energy and immune system going strong.
I’ve experimented with a lot of different products over the years to help keep me healthy.  Spirulina is a foundation product for me.  I use some others as well, but when I have to pick and choose I don’t go without the spirulina.
Check it out for yourself here:

Organic Spirulina




Energizing Tea
admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:52:31 +0000
Yerba Mate is from South America.  It combats fatigue and sleepiness and sustains you throughout the day.  I can’t tolerate heavy effects of caffeine.  This does have a bit of caffeine in it, but does not create the same unpleasant reaction I get from coffee.
Yerba Mate is more than just a stimulating drink.  It is a wonderful source of antioxidants.  It has a full complement of vitamins and minerals, including chlorophyll which is great for your digestive system and blood.  It also has vitamins A,B,C,E, magnesium, potassium, iron, pantothenic acid, and much more.  This makes Yerba Mate an excellent immune boosting tonic.
Yerba Mate is great hot or cold.  Try it with lemon, lime or add a bit of your favorite juice.  It tastes great with milk and honey.
When I’m home I prefer to make my tea using a French Press.  If I’m on the go it’s nice to carry a few bags with me.  I find most eateries don’t have a great tea selection, but they are usually happy to bring me hot water.
Try it yourself and let me know what you think.  I’d love to hear back from you.
Find out more from the link below:
YERBA MATE



Heart Soothing
admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:04:49 +0000
Need some TLC?  One of favorite comforts is a mug of tea sweetened with Stevia.  Check out the benefits of Tulsi Tea or also known as Holy Basil.  It does wonders for heart health, stress, and respiratory issues such as allergies and asthma.



Tropical Energy
admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:35:47 +0000
1 Cup Soy Milk
1 to 1-1/2 inch ring of fresh pineapple.
8 large frozen strawberries
1 tsp coconut oil
MSM  If you have never used MSM you start with 1/8 tsp and build gradually.
1 Tsp Merlin’s Herbal Magic Roots Elixir-find it on the same link as the Spirulina.  Great stuff.
1 Tbl powdered Spirulina
Stevia to taste
Blend it all together.  Enjoy a filling and nutrient dense liquid meal.  This is energizing and caffeine free.  It will help alkalize your body to boost your health.



Weight Loss
admin — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 13:19:17 +0000
If you have an interest in losing weight I recommend that you increase you nutrient rich food sources and decrease the items you are consuming that have little or no nutritional value.
Enjoy two nutrient rich beverages a day.  I enjoy one in the morning and usually one right after work.  Here’s an example:

1 cup orange juice

1 cup coconut milk

1 Tbl Spirulina-Plant based complete protein, vitamins, minerals, etc.  Can’t say enough.  It’s great.

1/4-1/2 tsp MSM-sulfur, important for cellular & joint health.  Keeps the cells flexible

1 tsp Merlin’s Herbal Magic Roots Elixir-Energizing & alkalizing herbal blend-Find this at one of the above links under Tea & Spices

6-8 frozen strawberries

Stevia-no calorie natural sweetner
If you want it to be more filling you could use yogurt or kefir instead of one of the other liquids.
Weight lose not just about what you eat.  Find ways to have fun exercising.  Get out and walk, swim, bike ride, take a dance class.  Do a variety of activities so you don’t get bored.  You don’t want your mind to get bored and you body needs variety also.  You will burn calories and boost your feeling of well being.  Make it fun, not work.



In Joy
admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:16:34 +0000
It’s a gorgeous summer morning.  It was cool here so the windows are open.  I enjoy that so much more than air conditioning.  Made my pot of yerba mate, did my journaling and reaching for better feeling thoughts and visions.  I know all is well.  I am loved and supported.  I feel good.  It’s a great day.  I’m taking my fresh mango, cottage cheese and tea to enjoy on the deck.  Wishing you a wonderful day.



Spilled the Goods
admin — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 17:44:32 +0000
This morning started out feeling like I had so many things to do I didn’t know where to start.  I knew a to do list was in order.  After the animals got fed I made my morning smoothie.  The recipe varies to keep it interesting:
1 Cup orange juice
3/4 cup coconut milk
1 Tbl Spirulina-Amazing complete protein
1-1/2 tsp Opti-MSM (organic sulfur) If you’ve never used this you need to start with smaller amounts.  Great for joints, skin, hair, nails, healing, cleansing, etc.
1/2 tsp Merlin’s Herbal Magic Roots Elixir-Cleansing and energizing without caffeine.
1/2 tsp Maca-Balances endocrine system.
Stevia-No calorie natural sweetner
8 frozen strawberries
Blend and enjoy.  It tastes great.  It’s very green.  Very fulfilling.  Packed with nutrients.
I decided to take my smoothie and go feed the fish in the pond and pick tomatoes.  I spilled 3/4 of the smoothie.  Ugh.  The ants around here will be supercharged.  I knew it was time to slow down and not worry about getting anything done.  Breath and just feel good.  That’s enough right now.
I love these products.  You can find everything but the Stevia at the link below.

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Numi
admin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 23:19:11 +0000
There are so many things that taste good and are good for you.  Rooibos tea is one of them.  If you find yourself hooked on soda start trying to substitute some wonderful teas.  Your body will love you for it.
Numi tea is having a 20% off sale on teas from South Africa.  Numi has some lovely teas.  Rooibos is only one of them.  Find out more through the link.  You will feel so much better.