At least once daily I hear someone say that they don’t have willpower; it is usually referenced to their eating habits and lack of ability to lose weight. What is will power? Is it an emotional thing? Is it a behavioral thing? Is it somehow related to our self-confidence, self-worth, or self-esteem? Do we say […]
8-oz. fresh or frozen peas 4 Tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 clove garlic 1 Tablespoon pine nuts, sesame seeds, cashews or sunflower seeds 1-4 Tbs. water Add all ingredients to blender and blend until smooth. Add only enough water to thin it enough to whirl in blender. Chill 1 hour-overnight. Drizzle olive […]
There are allergy seasons and allergy reasons. Many of us suffer from one or both on a yearly or daily basis. Allergy season is just weeks away for many of us so welcome Spring prepared. When spring arrives our allergy symptoms seem to arrive as well. Sometimes we can alleviate them through natural remedies and […]
Are you in an environment that feeds your spirit and calms your soul? When you come home at night, do you feel at ease, comfortable and ready to unwind and relax? Your environment plays an important part in your overall health and daily habits. If you’re stressed even after you are home in ‘your safe […]
Sometimes you need to step away from a situation in order to see it clearly or to find clarity. If you’re feeling lost, in doubt, at a road block or a fork in your road of life and you’re not sure which way to go, the best thing to do is to step back and […]
The seeds that are in most pantries but get little attention and have BIG benefits. Chia– high in protein, calcium and fiber; helps stabilize blood sugar, lower risk of heart disease Fennel– relaxant, helps reduce water weight, decreases food cravings, reduces allergy inflammation and breaks up fat deposits Celery– reduces inflammation, helps lower blood pressure […]
Do you feel like you’re over-committed? Have you lost focus of who you are, how you want your life to be; have you lost focus of your personal goals? If so, what one or two things can you change to get your focus back? When we lose focus of our dreams, desires or goals we […]
Do you watch what you eat, try to lose weight but just can’t? Are you being kind to your liver? The liver is the major fat burning organ in your body. It also pumps excessive fat out of your body through bile. A healthy liver removes dead, unhealthy cells, toxic chemicals, heavy metals that are […]
It’s winter, it’s flu season-and this year the flu virus has been finding so many of us. Because of this, I feel that it’s important to share some information and tips on keeping your immune system healthy and strong. The job of your immune system is to “serve and protect”. It is in the form […]
I am often asked for help in eating healthy at work. The best thing you can do for yourself is to bring lunch in from home and eat only what you bring in. Homemade lunch is easier that you might be thinking so I’m going to help you plan your work lunches. First, if you […]
Every New Dawn 