One of the current popular super foods is chia seed.  The annual herb, Salvia Hispanica, is a member of the mint family and is native to southern and central Mexico and Guatemala.  The seeds absorb up to 12 times their weight in water and contain 10 grams of fiber for every 2 tablespoons.  The plant
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The benefits of vitamin C have been known since Linus Pauling received the Noble Peace Price in 1962.   In 2004, an optometrist discovered what appears to be a link between high doses of vitamin C and coronary disease.  Dr Sydney Bush of North of London, noticed that when he treated patients with
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It is becoming increasingly suspicous that a major contributor to deteriorating health is the consumption of industrial grade vegetable oils.  I try to eat organic, but it doesn't always happen when I eat out.  Even eating a nice salad out can be problematic if the dressing is made with something
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Our words, thoughts and feelings, are how we are able to create the reality we desire.  The more we can see and feel the future we want, the more likely it is to appear.  The key is focusing on what we want, and not on what we don't want.  Focus on what feels good - especially if what is, is not
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Oracle cards are different than tarot cards.  Tarot cards have been used since the 15th century, and are in a way, similar to a deck of poker cards.  There are suits and specific meanings assigned to each card.  Many professional tarot card readers spend  months learning how to interpret the cards
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Two very well known authors, whose book titles are in opposition, calmly discussed the issues around eating wheat in a podcast this week.  Dr John Douillard's newest book is called "Eat Wheat".  Dr David Perlmutter's latest book is called:  "The Grain Brain".   Dr Douillard feels that removing a
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Some people start the year with a detox.  Others do it periodically as part of an on-going healthy living routine. Still others do it after a trip to a foreign country or after some other type of significant event.  I don't feel there is a right or wrong answer.  If you're having health challenges,
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Welcome to a new year.  Even though in a way, it's just another day.  It's an opportunity to be present and to be aware of your intentions and your dreams.  It's an oppotunity to claim something new for your life.  Don't hold back on your dreams. It is possible for you to have anything and
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A new moon awaits us on November 29th as we continue onward toward the winter solstice.  As the tradition goes, the new moon is a great time to plant the seeds and set intentions for what we want to bring into our lives.  I try to do this each morning on a smaller scale.  But the new moon is a time
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It's a daily art that takes awareness.  Life can be so full of things we think we need to do.  And in reality, there are things we need to do.  But we need to find a balance between those things and taking care of ourselves and our loved ones.  I try to find balance by focusing on quality time and
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