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The belly rules the mind
-Spanish Proverb
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ITS HERE!
My Online Market
is now
open for business!
I have chosen to
affiliate my practice
with the Courtyard Market because they
provide an array of
quality products
selected for their
integrity as well as their social consciousness.
The inventory
includes everything
from supplements,
herbs, whole foods & skin care products
to music and tools
for meditation
and exercise.
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at tonyaww@yahoo.com for more information.
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 What we are made of
The human body is an amazing thing. Given the proper nutrients, it has the capacity to heal itself. And I don't just mean physically. By eating foods that are appropriate for you, you can experience changes physically, mentally and spititually. Energy, clarity and joy can be yours just by choosing what you eat wisely. And it is then that you will see what you are really made of.
Tonya
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 Fuel That Nurtures
Eating right to feel better
At its simplest, food is fuel. Though our preferences regarding taste
and texture can vary widely, we all rely on the foods we eat for
energy. Most people are aware that it is vital we consume a diverse
assortment of foods if we aspire to maintain a state of physical
well-being. However, the intimate connection between diet and our
mental well-being is less understood. Just as the nutritional
components in food power the body, so too do they power the mind. Some
foods can impair cognitive functioning and sap our energy while others
heighten our intellectual prowess and make us feel vigorous. What we
eat and drink can have a powerful effect on our ability to focus,
mental clarity, mood, and stress levels.
Food allergies, which don't always manifest themselves in forms we
recognize, can also play a significant role in the maintenance of
mental health. Thus, for most of us, even a simple change in diet can
have a profoundly positive impact on our lives. Taking the time to
explore whether anxiety, muddled thoughts, or inexplicable tension can
be linked to a food allergy or food sensitivity can empower you to
treat your symptoms naturally. The benefits of a healthier, more
personalized diet are often felt immediately. Sugar, saturated fats,
wheat, and dairy products are frequently allergens and can stress the
body. For people that are allergic, consuming them can cause imbalances
in the physical self that have a negative effect on the body's ability
to nourish the brain. Water, fiber, nuts, unprocessed seeds, raw fruits
and vegetables, and vegetable proteins, on the other hand, support
physical and mental functioning by providing those nutrients we do need
without additional substances we don't.
A balanced, natural diet can ease mood swings, panic attacks,
anxiety, and mild depression. Intellectual clarity and agility is
improved when the mind receives proper nourishment. Even those
individuals who are blessed with the ability to consume almost any food
can benefit from a healthier and simpler diet. Since the mental and
physical selves are closely bound to one another, we must feed each the
foods upon which they thrive.
Article from dailyom.com
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 Food Focus: Fruit
A healthy lifestyle is the key to longevity, optimum weight, abundant energy and balance. By using fruit to satisfy our taste for sweetness, we can leave behind the use of chemical, processed and refined sweeteners. Fruits are easy to digest, are cleansing and cooling and are great for those who are overstressed and overheated from excessive mental strain or hot climates. Fruits are filled with fiber and liver stimulants, which act as natural, gentle laxatives. Whenever possible, buy fresh, locally grown fruit as opposed to imported fruits shipped from far-off places. This keeps you eating in season, and more in harmony with your environment and climate.
Eating raw fruit in summer months is highly cooling, while baking it in the winter months neutralizes the cooling effect. Fruit in the form of juice is a great choice for cleansing the body, but be aware that juice rapidly raises blood sugar levels, leading to an energy crash soon after. Frozen, whole, pureed or juiced fruit can make great summertime cool-down treats. Try frozen grapes, banana-coconut smoothie popsicles or lime juice ice-cubes in iced tea!
Whether you are having fresh fruit for a light early morning breakfast, a midday snack or evening treat, enjoy nature's sweetness and whenever possible buy organic. Here are a few summer fruits and their health benefits:
Apricots: Great for lung conditions and asthma; used to help treat anemia due to their high copper and cobalt content.
Bananas: Help to lubricate the intestines, treat ulcers, detoxify the body, and manage sugar cravings; are rich in potassium (which helps hypertension).
Cherries: Slightly warming in nature; increase overall body energy, remedy arthritis and rheumatism, and are rich in iron, which improves the blood.
Grapefruits: Treat poor digestion, increase appetite during pregnancy, alleviate intestinal gas and reduce mucus conditions of the lungs.
Papayas: Tone the stomach, act as digestive aid, moisten the lungs and alleviate coughing; contain carpaine, an anti-tumor compound.
Raspberries: Benefit the liver and kidneys, cleanse blood of toxins, regulate menstrual cycles, treat anemia and can promote labor at childbirth.
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 Recipes of the Month:
Creamy Fruit Pudding
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Ingredients:
1 8-ounce package of soft tofu, drained
3 cups fresh or frozen and thawed mixed berries, divided
4 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
4 teaspoons honey
Mint leaves for garnish
Directions:- Drain the tofu by pressing it between paper towels.
- Mix the tofu, half of the berries, orange juice concentrate and honey in a blender.
- Divide the remaining berries amongst 4 dessert bowls and drizzle tofu mixture over fruit.
- Decorate with mint leaves.
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