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Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating
This post is my entry for this months green mom's Carnival hosted by Diane over atBig Green Purse- the theme is the prevention agenda and what we collectively would like to encourage the Obama administration to follow. Instead of federal programs treating problems after the fact a prevention agenda would alter the approach to a more preventativ...
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This testimony was shared via email from a fellow sales leader named Kris - thank you! I have an older friend that has Chronic Lymphcytic Leukemia. His name is Alvin. There are two types of Lymphcytic - B cell, which is slow growing and T cell which grows faster. There is treatment for the slower, that puts it in remission. But there is no treat...
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The natural gathering of fall hues of harvest I feel is behind us. Winter is knocking on our doors. I don't feel like being cold. This is always how I feel when the first cold snap hits. Come March when we are still dealing with 30 degree days they will feel almost balmy. Right now they just feel cold. Grey skies and bare trees do not inspi...
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This recipe was given to me by the lovely Janis King of Walnut Grove Farms. She says it's her sisters recipe. I can't even begin to tell you how delicious they are. Aromatic, gorgeous, and good for you. a recipe that you can either bake all and freeze. It makes ALOT of muffins OR you can save and refrigerate part of the batter for a quick pou...
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Each October I am reminded of sugar, it’s prevalence in our lives and the health damage it can cause along the way. Some might ask what's the big deal about sugar. Truthfully, if eaten in moderation absolutely nothing is wrong with it. Moderation. That means very occasionally. This is not the case for most Americans. An exploration of...
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Hidden sugars in foods has always been a hot topic in my workshop "Healthy Choices for Children" We discuss the Top Ten Food Additives To Avoid and why. The number one food additive to avoid is the sugar alternative aspartame.This always brings us back to discussing sugar in its natural form, how sugar has an affect on immune functio...
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This is my entry for this month's WILF writing project over at Robert Hruzek's Middle Zone Musings The topic is What I've learned From Stress. Stress. The mere mention of it stresses me out.Our stress today is rapid fire, move at the speed of light stress. It's fleeting and ongoing all in the same moment, crazy stress. Our 21st century hea...
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Yesterday I had the honor of speaking for the National Realtors Association's Chicago Office. A lively group there is initiating its in office green initiatives and had me speak for their " green lunch and learn" on the issue of indoor air quality. There are many substances around us which can affect a person's behavior and ability t...
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Hidden sugars in foods has always been a hot topic in my workshop "Healthy Choices for Children" We discuss the Top Ten Food Additives To Avoid and why. The number one food additive to avoid the sugar alternative aspartame.This always brings us back to discussing sugar in its natural form, how sugar has an affect on immune function, ...
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Health-E NEWS September 2008 This E - Newsletter comes to you on or around the 5th of each month because you either requested it, gave me permission to send it to you, or I thought you might find it of interest. If for any reason you'd like to no longer receive this communication - please reply accordingly.I have great regard for your time - th...
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In my world and the way I earn my living, mentoring others to health success via selling nutritional supplementation and green clean has a certain flow to it. From your perspective it's a flow of trust, credibility and quality. Can I deliver the products that will make a difference for you and your health? Additionally what else can I bring to...
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I am definitely experiencing a shift to autumn. I see and feel it in many ways; the glow of the sun, truly golden. The contrast of deliciously crisp air and the warmth of a fall afternoon. Looking forward to layers of clothing, slippers, hot tea, fleece, baking, soups, and bountiful harvest. self on the vine the vine is lush contrast aut...
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I asked my kids for this elegant composting veggie and fruit scrap vessel for my birthday ( today!) and was gifted its elegance and wonderfulness. Who knew that composting would please me ever so simply. Yet it does. At first expression, it was a bit of a conundrum however as to what to do with the scraps, we'd use a bowl in the fridge. Th...
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I teach a workshop titled Healthy Choices for Children. It's a class for parents seeking solutions to how to improve the way they eat. It's about the alternative food market, organics, and the top ten food additives to avoid and why, menu planning and more. It's a 3 session fabulously informative interactive class. Below is my absolutely favo...
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This was my gig in the early 90's. I began to read labels and I decided that I wanted to do better for myself and my family. I had a horrific diet, it showed up in my health and well being and I wanted to be around to see my grandchildren. The list below is from my informative three session workshop called Healthy Choices for Children. I cr...
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A post titled What is Menopause, about the topic so many woman face at this biological phase in their life probably would have made sense to write first.Being that it's this week's theme and all. Instead I wrote first about the Natural Approaches to Menopause and then about Menopause and Calcium. What do they call that? Putting the cart before t...
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I was having my Martha moment, drinking tea and savoring the latest Martha Stewart magazine from cover to cover when an ad caught my eye. "raise your hand for a drug that reduces risk of invasive breast cancer and provides osteoporosis treatment postmenopause..." there is a pic of 3 woman wrapped in sheets one of which is susan sarandon - very w...
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Product of the Week: Natural Approaches to Menopause For women who are more comfortable using natural alternatives to estrogen replacement therapy, the following nutrients have been reported to be helpful for a women's reproductive system in general, and to delay and reduce menopausal symptoms in particular. This program was written by my ment...
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Ever feel completely overwhelmed? I am at that place today. I feel like the last 2 weeks have been this blur of circumstances that just won't let up. One thing after another; great things, bothersome things, big thingsFamily - it's the end of the school year and it's recital heaven, it's also lots of evenings away from work, or household tasks. ...
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There was a tag on the organic asparagus. It said cream of asparagus soup and I thought, I've never made that! The tag sat on the counter for weeks. This last grocery shop I bought a stunning orange tomato. Normally I don't buy hothouse or tomatoes off season, instead I inhale them once they are coming off my backyard vine, but this was an only...
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