| Issue VII
February 2008 Newsletter
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| Linda Principato
Holistic Health Counselor |
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~~Inspiring Quote~~
"Fear will stop your love; love will stop your fear."
~Morcheeba |
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~~Article of Interest~~
"Love and Then Some"
It's February. The month of red roses, hearts, cupids and and romance. The holidays are over, the resolutions are either well underway or well put away, and we can all breathe a collective sigh of relief. Sure, the emphasis on romance and passion can be a bit tiresome. So instead, place the spotlight on a few different aspects of love. Things like random acts of kindness. Or the importance of being loving to oneself. Make February your excuse for a little self-indulgence. Go get that massage or a spa treatment that makes you feel so decadent! Even better, treat your favorite person to one too!
Often in the spirit of love and balance, we realize that it's a time for self-sacrifice instead. Maybe a commitment to be kinder to animals by going vegan for a while might be a right decision for you now. With all the horrible things going on in our mass produced food industry these days, you may feel helpless about making a positive impact. It's as simple as quietly stepping out of the equation. Just say no. I can help.
Have you identified your heart's desire? Do you need support around realizing your highest potential for optimal wellness? Would you like to explore ideas on how to be a healthy vegan? Please contact me to discuss in detail the ways in which I can help. Holistic health counseling is not just about improving your food, it's about improving your life. |
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~~Words of Wisdom~~
"When
the power
of love overcomes the love of power the world will
know peace." ~Jimi Hendrix "To
me, love, spirituality and life are all the
same thing. To me they're all about honoring
the circle, and they're just different ways
of defining the same understanding. Our society
as a whole, because we have placed our love
for money above our love for life, has devalued
the sacred and devalued love." ~Julia Butterfly Hill "Take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented." ~AFA "Darkness
cannot drive out darkness; only light can
do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only
love can do that." ~Martin Luther King Jr. |
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~~Featured Recipe~~
Savory White Beans
(delightful scents will be wafting through your kitchen)
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups dried navy beans or great northern beans (soaked overnight), 2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil, 2 onions finely chopped, 8 garlic cloves thinly sliced,
5 sprigs of fresh sage, handful of fresh thyme sprigs, 1 bay leaf, 2 tsp fresh lemon juice, freshly ground black pepper.
DIRECTIONS
Drain and rinse the soaked beans. Discard soaking liquid.
On the stovetop, simmer beans in 8 cups of water partially covered for about 1 1/2 hours or until beans are soft. Season with salt to taste. Let the beans sit in the cooking liquid for a few minutes to absorb the salt. Drain the beans. Reserve the cooking liquid.
Warm olive oil in a medium saucepan. Add onions and cook over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes or until soft and starting to brown. Add garlic and cook a few minutes more, until fragrant. Add the cooked beans and 2 1/2 cups of the reserved bean cooking liquid.
Tie the herbs together with cotton string and add to beans, along with the bay leaf. Cover, bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce heat and simmer partially covered for 15 minutes to allow flavors to marry. Add the fresh lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf and herbs.
This is very yummy. Canned beans will do, but the fresh herbs really make the difference. Serve with fresh crusty bread and roasted asparagus on the side.
I found this recipe in The Voluptuous Vegan by Myra Kornfeld and George Minot. It's truly one of my favorites. Hope you enjoy too!
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~~News and Goods~~
~MORE GREAT CHANGES AT WHOLE HEALTH AND WELLNESS~
For nearly two years, I've been using my home telephone to do initial health consultations, phone counseling, conference calls and teleclasses, much to the annoyance of anyone who's called my house for "other" reasons during "business hours" only to receive the endless unanswered ring. Well, I'm happy to announce that finally, the Whole Health And Wellness counseling office will have it's own dedicated telephone line! Woohoo!
Wellness Office New Phone Number: (347) 466-4343
New Office Hours: Tues thru Thurs ~ 2:00 to 10:00 PM
Consultations & Counseling: Tues, Wed, Thurs
Afternoon & Evening Appointments: 3:15, 4:30, 5:45, 7:00, 8:30 PM
Workshops & Classes: Sundays ~ 1:00 and 4:30 PM
Visits by appointment only.
Registration is required for workshops and classes.
All meetings to be confirmed by phone or email.
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~FREE MONTHLY WELLNESS WORKSHOPS ~ OPEN TO ALL~
Jerry Gerard II Salon, just steps from the Dongan Hills railroad station, invites us back for ongoing monthly wellness workshops. Besides being THE BEST hair stylist in town, Jerry is also a certified personal trainer with a passion for wellness. Please join us for another upbeat and informative gathering.
February's Topic: Have You Got the Sugar Blues?
Date: Sunday, Feb 24th, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Place: Jerry Gerard II Salon in Dongan Hills
Address: 28 Hancock Street, Staten Island, NY
(between Garretson and Cromwell Aves)
Phone: 718-351-2887 (Jerry)
For more info, call Linda at (347) 466-4343,
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Thanks for reading. Until next time... peace ~ love ~ wellness! | |
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