Category: wholistic
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What I eat in a day…Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie with Pea Micro Greens
There are just those time when you have to have something sweet. Maybe you’re craving ice cream, or a shake. This little smoothie fits the bill, even with the micro greens added. Don’t add too many, or they will over power the flavor. To boost the nutrients even more, I’ve added some of my L.A.P.S.…
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How to do sleep yoga for insomnia
Did you know that 7%-19% of US adults aren’t getting enough sleep? Why is sleep so important? People who don’t get enough sleep are at higher risk for chronic diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes, as well as a weakened immune system. Lack of sleep can also cause moodiness, clumsiness and lack of…
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Wholistic Living: The Truth About Coconut Oil
Many in the medical and government nutrition communities demonize all saturated fats, including virgin coconut oil. A journal article, dated January 13, 2020, from the American Heart Association, says “Coconut oil may be viewed as one of the most deleterious cooking oils that increases risk for cardiovascular disease. including coconut oil.” I want you to…
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A typical breakfast…
This is just a quick post to share an idea for breakfast. This is one of my favorites: You don’t have to grow your own greens or make your own bread. Here are a few tips on making this at home… Avoid refined foods and sugary breakfast cereal. Whole food meals don’t have to be…
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Wholistic Living: Israeli Unleavened Bread~ The Bannock of the Bible
It’s often difficult to find recipes that fit into a spiritual and wholistic diet. However, this morning, I found a recipe for Authentic Israeli Unleavened Bread on a wonderful website called The Biblical Nutritionist. This is the website for Annette Reeder, a Christian nutritionist, international speaker, and have been a biblical health coach for over…
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Wholistic Hiking: Are you too old to hike? Exercises Like Hiking May Improve or Prevent Age-Related Cognitive Decline
Love it or hate it, exercise is part of life. I’m on the side of “hate it”. For me, hiking is really the only form of exercise I like. I don’t consider hiking as exercise. I guess that’s the key, to find a form of exercise that is fun. Researchers are finding that individuals who…
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Wholistic Living: Whole vs Processed vs Refined
Did you know that the World Obesity Atlas estimates that 1 billion people will be obese by the year 2030? This is happening as our world is bombarded with the western style Standard American Diet (yes that spells SAD!) The SAD diet is filled with refined sugar, junk food and fast food, disguised as real…
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Be Unshakable: Wisdom of a Yogi
“…Any seeker of God can enlarge the caliber of his consciousness to omniscience to receive within himself the Universal Intelligence of God.” Paramahansa Yogananda On January 5, 1893, Mukunda Lal Ghosh was born in Gorakhpur, India. Later in his life, his name would change to Paramahansa Yogananda, as he grew from student to teacher and…
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Morning Affirmation~ “I listen to my body and hear what it needs to be healthy”
Today’s morning affirmation is important: “I listen to my body and hear what it needs to be healthy.” Your body will always tell you what it needs. Often you crave foods high in vitamins and minerals in which you are deficient. Remember: Refined foods will ROB your body of the very nutrients you need to…
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Could Thru-Hiking be bad for your health? ~ Backpacker.com
As the old saying goes… “You can’t exercise your way out of a bad diet.” This article, from Backpacking.com, discusses Tom Heinbockel, who hiked the 2653 mile Pacific Crest Trail in 2019. He decided to track his health before and after the hike. What they found surprised them. (But not me! š) You see, Heinbockel…