GOOD FOOD SOLUTIONS
Marian Buck-Murray MA HHC
Transform Your Life, One Meal At A Time.
973-762-6727 marian@goodfoodsolutions.com
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A Message From Marian:
September's blue skies and
crisp air always bring a sense of new beginning. For me, it's also a time of homecoming. I've been away from my normal routine for a
while -- for some much needed rest, vacation, and...a miracle.
Back in July of 2008, I underwent aortic valve replacement surgery at Morristown Memorial
Hospital to correct a
congenital condition. Thanks to
excellent care, and an abundance of nourishing foods and remedies, I was 'back
on my feet' fairly quickly. I was happy
and very grateful to recover my health.
Fast forward to June of 2009. After months of vibrant energy and good
health, I had begun feeling fatigued during my regular walks in the woods. In addition, I felt a strange recurring pain
in my left jaw and teeth each time I exerted myself. I consulted with my dentist, who found
nothing wrong with my teeth.
I then visited my
cardiologist, knowing that jaw pain sometimes signals heart trouble. After a number of tests, he determined that I
had a blockage, somewhere within my coronary arteries. (Odd, since my arteries are actually quite clean.) Surgery was a definite and scary possibility.
Then, on July 29, during an
exploratory cardiac catheterization, it was discovered that scar tissue from
last year's surgery was blocking my right coronary artery. The artery was 99% closed - more than enough
to cause a major heart attack. My
cardiologist, Dr. Mark Blum, performed a tricky procedure which enabled him to
insert a stent through an artery in my leg, up into my right coronary
artery. My artery was opened, allowing
the blood to flow freely. It was all
done without surgery.
In two short hours, my
artery, my heart, and perhaps my life, were saved. I went home the next day, feeling humbled and
blessed by the miracle I had just received.
Now, after a few weeks of
rest, healing foods, and a delightful trip to the beaches of San Diego, I am back. And, I am once again graced with the precious
miracle of good health.
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Gifts from the Sea
Each morning during my vacation
in San Diego, I
took a long, beautiful walk along the beach.
Splashing my bare feet along the ocean's edge, I would weave around piles
of giant sea kelp, washed in from the fertile sea. Later in the day, I would
jump through the waves, bathing in the mineral-rich water. The water both energized and calmed me,
gently soothing my muscles and joints. The
abundance of seaweed brought images of coastal wise women from long ago, harvesting
these potent plants for healing and culinary uses.
Like seawater, sea
vegetables are rich in the minerals magnesium, calcium, potassium, sulfur, and
sodium, along with vitamins and trace minerals.
In addition, most seaweeds contain alginic acid, which helps absorb and remove
heavy metals such as mercury and lead from the blood.
Sea vegetables benefit the
following :
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Nerve Health
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Blood pressure
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PH balance
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Cardiac function
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Skeletal health
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Detoxification
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Muscle/Joint pain relief
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Hair/Skin & Nails
- Metabolism/Thyroid
Though beach season is
winding to an end, you can always bring the sea into your kitchen with easy-to-use
sea vegetables such as Wakame, kombu, dulse, arame, and nori. Or, try adding a couple of pieces of hydrated
kombu or kelp to your bath. Rub the
seaweed on your skin for a soothing, detoxifying self-massage.
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Arame & Carrot Saute
Arame is similar to hijiki, but somewhat milder. It is a rich source of calcium, iron, zinc, and iodine.
1. Soak arame in water for
5-10 minutes. Drain & reserve
water.
2. Saute onions in sesame
oil until onions are translucent.
Add shredded carrots and saute for
3-5 minutes.
3. Add arame and saute
for another 5 minutes, stirring gently.
Add ½-1 cup of the soaking water to prevent the arame from sticking
to the pan. 4. Add ginger juice,
vinegar, mustard and soy sauce.
Stir, and cook until liquid is reduced.
5. Garnish with sesame seeds and cucumber.
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Upcoming Workshops
KITCHEN PHARMACY
Thursday, November 12
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
SO/Maplewood Adult School
973-378-7620www.somadultschool.org
BRAIN FOOD
Thursday, November 19
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
SO/Maplewood Adult School
973-378-7620www.somadultschool.org
COOKING ADVENTURES FOR KIDS
Saturday, November 14
10am - 12 noon
SO/Maplewood Adult School
973-378-7620www.somadultschool.org
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MY SERVICES
As a Nutrition Coach, and Healing Foods
Specialist, I help people
transform their lives one meal at a time, with delicious, affordable, whole foods. I
specialize in easy, healing recipes and techniques designed to transform
fatigue, low immunity and digestive discomfort.
Private Consultations-- Take control of your health. I
will show you what and how to eat to
boost your energy, digestion, mood, and immunity. By phone and in
person.
Group Workshops-- Choose from a variety of fact-filled,
inspiring workshops for your home or organization. Workshops include:
Good Mood Foods, Delicious Probiotics, Transforming Fatigue, Optimal
Immunity, Weight Loss Solutions, Spring Cleanse, Kitchen Pharmacy and Easy & Affordable Family
Nutrition.
Corporate Seminars--
Customized Lunch & Learn sessions
designed to promote employee wellness.
I was trained at The
Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts, and at the Academy of Healing Nutrition, where I serve as
Instructor and Curriculum Advisor. I am the author of the Mash
& Smash Cookbook, a children's natural foods cookbook.
Contact me at marian@goodfoodsolutions.com
and at 973-762-6727.
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In
Good Health,
Marian
Buck-Murray MA HHC
Nutrition Coach, Healing Foods Specialist
marian@goodfoodsolutions.com
973-762-6727
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