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March 25, 2013
For the Gluten-intolerant or Gluten-Sensitive. Or for anyone who loves delicious, healthy, protein packed muffins.
picture via http://www.salute-the-sun.com
Coconut Muffins
6 eggs
1/4 cup melted butter
3/4 cup coconut milk
3 T maple syrup
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup sifted coconut flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
Grease a 12 cup muffin pan (or use silicon cups)
Whisk together the eggs, butter, coconut milk, maple syrup and vanilla. In another bowl, mix together the coconut flour, salt and baking powder. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.[…]
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March 18, 2013
By Ondine Anderson, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
Certified Prenatal Massage Therapist
Massage is an awesome way to relax, unwind, relieve sore muscles and improve circulation, but it is also important to understand that therapeutic massage has far reaching health benefits, way beyond just feeling good.
The key to obtaining these benefits from massage is to receive regular treatments. Yes, an occasional massage can certainly help you relax, but it is not as likely to provide the major health benefits a regular weekly, bi-weekly or even a monthly massage can.
Recent studies have indicated that regular massage can address a[…]
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March 11, 2013
ONE STRONG STAR
By Joyce Rupp
I stand gazing at the cold winter sky,
thirty minutes after midnight
on the first day of the new year.
What I see catches my heart
and draws me into profound hope.
There in the black winter sky one strong star sings a silent melody,
illuminating the heavily clouded heights
with a powerful, assuring presence.
I hear it calling to every human soul
whose life yearns for something more.
One strong star sends a brave song
to those who doubt their own courage.
It shines for the soreness of the planet
and for all[…]
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March 4, 2013
picture via http://www.natural-health-and-healing-4u.com
Recipe From body+soul Mag
http://www.wholeliving.com
This tea will bolster your defenses by building your immune system.
In Chinese Medicine Astraglus has been used for years to increase resistance to illness. Ginger helps keep your system warm, and lemon balm and peel are gentle antivirals. These herbs as safe, but as always, talk with your doctor.
Recipe
2 TBSP dried astragalus
1 TBSP dried ginger or 3-4 round slices of fresh ginger
1/8 TSP dried or fresh lemon peel
1 TBSP lemon balm
Honey to taste
Heat the astragalus, ginger, and lemon peel in[…]
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March 1, 2013
Sukasana with Alternate Nostril Breathing-Easy Seated Pose
Start by sitting on a folded blanket(s) with your legs crossed with your hands resting on your thighs. Experiment with placing blocks under the knees for comfort.
Feel for the two boney processes, called your sits bones, pressing into the blanket. Rock forward and back until you find the center of the sits bones. Notice if your pelvis is tilted under making your lower back rounded and your navel is drawn into the body. If it is, let the pelvis tilt slightly forward so that there is a lift in the sacrum and[…]
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February 25, 2013
Pronounced ray-kay, Reiki is a healing modality that uses light touch to rebalance the body, mind, spirit. In early twentieth century Japan, spiritual aspirant Mikao Usisu, organized a system of healing practices that became known as Reiki, Rei meaning “universal” and Ki for “life vibration or force”. The treatment is preformed with the client fully clothed and laying a massage table. The practitioner then places their hand in different positions on the client’s body. The feeling of warmth is often felt by the client from the practitioner’s hands. Clients also report feeling very relaxed and sometimes even fall asleep. Reiki[…]
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February 22, 2013
Over the last few years in private practice I have observed the struggle people have with the shifts that happen in the winter. Here are some questions to think about: Is sleeping more in the winter a disease? Is not being overly exuberant in the winter an illness? Is having less drive to be physically active in the winter pathology? Or are we living in a society that demands outward expression and production even in the time when we are to be more internally reflective, a time when everything in nature is slowing down.
I invite you this winter to[…]
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February 18, 2013
via theworklifebalancecoach.com.au
Viparita Karani
Viparita Karani, also known as water fall pose, is a gentle inversion and restorative yoga pose. The shape of the pose creates a waterfall, as gravity helps to cascade the fluid down from the legs it pools in the lagoon created by the shape of the belly. The fluid then spills over into the chest aiding the vascular system in returning the blood to the heart.
This asana (pose) reduces stress, quiets the mind, and refreshes the heart and lungs. If you retain water or have swelling in the legs, varicose veins, or stand for long[…]
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February 15, 2013
Recipe for Self-Healing
~Daverick Leggett~
Garlic Soup
2-3 bulbs of garlic
1 onion
1 TBSP Olive oil
½ tsp sesame oil
4 C. water
1 potato
3 bay leaves
½ tsp thyme
¼ tsp oregano
6TBSP tamari
Pinch cayenne pepper
Chop garlic and onion and sauté on low in olive oil for 20 minutes. Add water, thyme, oregano, bay leaves and potato. Bring to a boil; simmer until the potato is cooked. Add tamari and cayenne pepper to taste. Serve with croutons or French bread.
Energetics of the soup:
This soup is great for the beginning stages of a cold[…]
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February 11, 2013
What shifts have you noticed in your body during this winter season? Do you feel as if you need more rest? Do you want warmer foods and drinks? Have you observed your emotions more? Do you feel more drawn inward? Are you more reflective and aware of your senses?
If you answered yes to any of these questions you are in perfect balance with the winter! The winter is a time of drawing inward for more rest and replenishment. We may find it to be challenging to live fully with the season of winter in a society that is constantly[…]
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