Tag Archives: weight loss

Bad Food Habits GENIUS #1: Popcorn

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FOOD HABITS. Who knew one of my favorite bad food habits contained the key to my genius? I can be too sensitive, generous to a fault and self-centered. This shaming speaks to my need to protect what I perceive as vulnerable, give what cannot be given (by me), and fulfill and recalibrate what I judge missing and imbalanced. […]

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Celery: Good Food I Don’t Like

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Ever bought a tunafish sandwich that tasted more like celery than fish? I used to cross off my list any diner that scrimped on my beloved tuna or tuna melt. This was before I learned of the mercury, heavy metals and other health-robbing issues surrounding the harvest of fresh fish (not to mention canned). Somewhere […]

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10 Different Kinds of Fasting

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The Bible describes nine types of fasting; the Quran describes two. The Internet has an article about five kinds of “intermittent” fasting. Which is best? This depends on lifestyle, and especially whether you work at home or away from home. It also depends on how you define a fast. Withholding from eating, drinking, desserts or […]

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6 Smells To Help You Beat Cravings

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Food cravings get you down? This is a great article for above-the-line health that focuses on weight loss as well. Rather than just copy and paste, I thought I’d send you over. Oils mentioned are below. The info is also supported by posts on this blog (in boldface type). There’s overlap and you may just want […]

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11 Ways to Conquer Men’s Anxiety

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Men’s Anxiety On Our Plate What’s good for the goose is good for the gander?  –very old saying. Two men offer old but fresh ways to relieve anxiety and stress. I’ve combined their viewpoints into one list. Most women would not allow viral-izing photos like the one above, yet it aptly captures the needs of men as a species. FOOD. Don’t conquer food, […]

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19 Healthy Food Choices to Avoid

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Too bad there are healthy food choices to avoid! They are all related to “where your head is at.” If you are rushing home to cook a quick meal or stopping at your favorite shop to pick up dinner (or lunch or breakfast), beware. To maintain above-the-line health, feel what you’re feeling about the meal you’re having. Don’t […]

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Fennel Essential Oil

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Our research into essential oils for women and The Womb led us to pure and uncut fennel essential oil, because this aromatic appears in quite a few blends and products designed to support feminine womb health. I have always loved the licorice-like scent of the herb, and the bulb and almost grassy leaves make grain dishes […]

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Juicing with Aris Latham

So inspiring was the recent Facebook video featuring Aris Latham, raw food chef and juicer extraordinaire, that I went out and bought cucumbers, apples, carrots, dill and greens galore! And I can’t forget the coconut water! My intention is to pump up the volume of my 2x a week juicing. You do not have to be a vegan or vegetarian […]

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10 Reasons You CAN Drink Coffee

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I didn’t drink coffee for decades (five!). However, I grew up loving the way it smelled in the morning. I was introduced to “healthy coffee” after drinking teas and juices forever. For a time, I was a “Gano Excel distributor.” I still love coffee blended with Ganoderma lucidum, the kingly Asian mushroom that offers great nutritional support. I also love supporting coffee […]

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Organic Update

Centenarians, those who live past 100, have typically NOT been vegetarian, vegan, or avoided pork. This is especially true in the USA. This update does not promote that which is called “organic” for longevity reasons, but for daily health reasons. If you’ve only read newspapers, magazines, or blogposts, but haven’t seen the documentaries Food or […]

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