Posts Tagged ‘wellness’
Simmering Summer Soup
I know it might sound a little odd, but sipping tea and eating hot soup in the summer has always helped me feel more grounded—and even cooler. People often ask, “Aren’t you overheating just looking at that bowl?” But for me, warm foods help my body adjust more smoothly to the heat. I started wondering…
Read MoreDiscover the Power of Your Breath
At my most recent breath and mindfulness mini-retreat, several participants shared a surprising realization: they really don’t breathe—or at least, not deeply or effectively. It got me thinking about how breathing, something we do every millisecond of our day, is often overlooked. Most of us breathe shallowly into our chests, a pattern associated with stress…
Read MoreParsley Powered Tabouli
As a kid I remember parsley being this little green sprig I picked off my food before eating. The one exception was during Passover (a Jewish holiday commemorating the escape from slavery), when large plates were heaped with this twig, passed around the table to dip in salt water, and then eaten. I loved it. …
Read MoreCooking for a Friend: You!
I prepared the meal shown in the photo for a friend who is elderly, sick, and frail. It gave me tremendous joy to hit upon what she would truly enjoy eating as well as to help restore her health and strength. It got me thinking about how thoughtful I am when I cook food for…
Read MoreThese Scented Memories
The limbic system plays a huge role with our sense of smell, emotions, and memories connecting both. This is what aromatherapy builds on – using essential oils to stimulate states of well-being.
Read MoreThe Gift Of Reiki
In 2014 I became a Reiki Practitioner. I went to Vero beach for a two day course for Reiki 1 and Reiki 2. It was a tremendous experience which never would have happened without my twin sister Amy. Amy was the inspiration behind my becoming a Reiki Practitioner. She was living in Peru with cancer…
Read MoreSpring Cleaning Day 3
Well this morning’s drink was a hit. Yeah! A minty blueberry avocado smoothie. I don’t think Katya will ask for it on a regular basis but she actually smiled and was able to get it down before having to leave for school. I didn’t really hear any complaints so that was a good start. I…
Read MoreSpring Cleaning Day 1
We started our day with drink number one: Green Lemonade. I modified the quantities somewhat as I don’t have a juice extractor, but rather a Vitamix blender. It was thicker and frothier and while my daughter found it too sour, we drank up and enjoyed. Our lunch would be a little off: it was leftovers from the evening before.…
Read MoreSpring Cleaning for the Body
We are finally going to do it; spring cleaning for the body: a three week cleanse! Back in January I read about a cleanse that seemed very palatable. I have done several different types and what I liked about this was you could eat the whole time and you didn’t need to invest in all…
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