Posted on March 31, 2008 by thrivalqueen
One of my passions is a program called Brain Gym. In fact, when I first experienced Brain Gym over 8 years ago (in a private therapy session), it changed my life so dramatically I decided to become a licensed facilitator. During my training, I learned a lot about the body-brain connexion, brain development, re-patterning neuro-pathways [...]
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Posted on March 29, 2008 by thrivalqueen
I thought I’d share this valuable information with you today as a practical tip for choosing healthier and smarter (perhaps saving your life, not to mention your home).
Please click on the following link to watch a 45 second video about what to do if you have a kitchen fire. http://video.aol.com/video-detail/how-to-douse-a-kitchen-oil-fire/4068098238. Additional information is available [...]
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Posted on March 27, 2008 by thrivalqueen
If you checked out the acid/alkaline foods info on previous post you may want some suggestions on how to alkalize your diet. My biggest problem is the acidity from animal protein. I don’t eat a lot of animal protein, mostly turkey and fish, but wanted to cut back even more…and then, I discovered [...]
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Posted on March 25, 2008 by thrivalqueen
Feeding our bodies more alkaline foods is important for optimal health. There is evidence that most illnesses are due to acidity in our bodies. Studies have shown cancer thrives in an acidic environment and when you reduce acidity, the cancerous cells die off. Obesity and diabetes are also connected with a diet high in acidic [...]
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Posted on March 21, 2008 by thrivalqueen
I read from a daily inspiration book to nurture my soul. Each morning upon arising, I read a message and contemplate the meaning in my life. This year I am reading A Year of Living Consciously by Gay Hendricks. Today’s message is true for me and may be beneficial to you.
Gay writes “Almost [...]
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Posted on March 20, 2008 by thrivalqueen
In last Friday’s post, I talked about my experience with dairy products, particularly milk and cheese. I recently received an e-mail article about the health benefits of drinking raw cow’s milk. You can read the article at: http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/02/23/more_dairies_go_raw/
Evidently, the advocacy of drinking raw milk to balance our bodies, particularly where allergies are concerned, is [...]
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Posted on March 17, 2008 by thrivalqueen
Since today is St. Patrick’s Day and green reigns supreme, I thought I’d share a little about the importance of eating fresh greens daily. I’ve mentioned before I am a veggie lover and I look forward to eating salad and steamed veggies each day. In fact, I enjoy salad so much if I could only [...]
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Posted on March 14, 2008 by thrivalqueen
I am sensitive (not really allergic) to dairy products (milk and cheese in particular). I love cheese but it doesn’t love me (or even like me for that matter). In the past I’ve tried goat and sheep cheese as healthier choices and they also affect me adversely so I stay away from them as much [...]
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Posted on March 11, 2008 by thrivalqueen
Spring is in the air here in the Pacific NW. There is a 3-4 week window here in March where particular pollens affect me mostly with sneezing and itchy eyes. Interestingly enough, only yellow pollens blooming now are my nemesis. Since I tend to stay away from over the counter or prescription drugs (unless [...]
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Posted on March 8, 2008 by thrivalqueen
Last night I went to a presentation by SAMA (Science and Management of Addictions). The event was sponsored by a local high school PTSA.The panel presenting facts and statistics about the epidemic of teen drug and alcohol abuse in our neighborhood and country was impressive. While I knew drugs are a big problem [...]
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