Twist and Release

Gentle twisting. In a restorative yoga class once, the teacher described the spine as a heavy wet washcloth- heavy, wet, and slumped over with environmental and food toxicities, and slumped over with a sedentary lifestyle. Physiologically, this makes sense as the spine is full of cerebrospinal fluid, a clear liquid that surround the brain and … Continue reading “Twist and Release”

Enough is enough

Eating Real Whole Foods does not mean that you have to starve! There are plenty of nutrient rich delicious real foods that are good and healthy in as much as you do not have to be scared of having a second serving. We are not saying be gluttonous or eat beyond your ability to digest, … Continue reading “Enough is enough”

How much?

The Balance of Intake and Output,  Stillness and Movement, Receiving and Offering.   It is easy in this society to be confused about the question, “how much?” Especially because of mass media and marketing, we are consistently bombarded with the inclination to buy more, spend more, eat more, do more! We live in an extreme … Continue reading “How much?”

Lemon Water Morning Ritual

Starting your day with a glass of warm water with lemon is a great way to support the cleansing process of the body and activate your organs. According to ayurvedic tradition the routines you create will either build up resistance to disease or tear it down. Having a morning routine in your dietary intake can … Continue reading “Lemon Water Morning Ritual”

Cravings and Habits

As we begin this 28 Day Journey together the first order of addressing food addictions is to understand the difference between a habit and a craving. A habit is something you do without even thinking about it because it is something you always do. For example putting two packs of sugar in your coffee, or … Continue reading “Cravings and Habits”

GREENS!!!

  Dark leafy greens:  All dark leafy greens are amazingly full sources of iron and B vitamins. Because of their dark color, they are especially nutrient rich. They are also a great source of fiber, which is referred to as “the body’s scrub brush,” meaning, they help to clear and clean out the intestines to … Continue reading “GREENS!!!”

Commitment Language

The key to achieving your goal, even though the force of unhealthy habits may be strong, is to ‘know your why.’ Why have you embarked on this 28-day journey with us? And then, asking why is that reason important? Get to the most basic answer as to why you are doing this program and honor that … Continue reading “Commitment Language”