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Blood may be thicker than water, but you can't drink it. We are told throughout our lives that family is the most important thing. I constantly find myself working with clients who are deeply entrenched in the dynamics of toxic family systems. Helping them navigate these…
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Thanksgiving is a time
to celebrate, invite your friends and family to enjoy this
delicious allergy-free meal.
Roast Turkey:
1.) Choose a 20 lb fresh turkey (organic if possible)
2.) Pat dry with paper towel - inside and out.
3.) Place a peeled onion in the…
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One of the biggest stressors ominously hanging over
Thanksgiving like a heavy cloud is the 3,500 calorie meal. Many of
us are worried about gaining weight and undoing all the hard work
required for our dietary success. We fear that the meal will
unleash a host of dietary demons as we revert to our… Read More »
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Truth be told, for me (maybe you?)
getting through Thanksgiving unscathed is less about food and more
about dealing with the slings and arrows that could be
'lovingly' sent my way.
Like last year ... I noticed my mother 'looking' at me, soon to be followed by, "You know. Lots…
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With the holidays fast
approaching, our emotions seem to jump all over the place. We’re
excited, anxious, stressed, because there’s so much to plan, and we
want the holidays to be perfect. Yet, the thought of the holiday
dinner quickly reminds us of past events that have been anything
but loving… Read More »
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According to Buddhist teacher, Sogyal Rinpoche, mindfulness is the practice of presence. It means bringing the mind home to concentrate on what’s going on right now. When applied to eating, mindfulness means becoming conscious of not only what we eat, but…
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"Mom likes me best!" "I got better grades than
you!" You probably recognize those statements as the battle
cries of sibling rivalry. Unfortunately, if not dealt with, these
competitive and sometimes hostile statements morph into the adult
version of sibling rivalry with… Read More »
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If it wasn’t for a relaxing bath at the end of the day, I think I would be a crazy woman. I lived for 2 1/2 years without running water (while living in a tipi on a commune where I bathed daily in an ice cold creek.) I still marvel the blessings of hot running water for its…
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Less money now, and possibly even less money in the future, is making people think again about their vacation plans. How to rejuvenate without spending money? That’s the challenge.
Here’s an idea: Take a holiday at home -- nothing special there. But make this also a…
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1. Eat Sea Salt, Celtic Salt, Kosher Salt or No Salt instead of table salt.
Your body can use the minerals in these salts and they won’t cause water retention.2. Eat a variety of vegetables and fruits each…
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