How About Some Couscous Pilaf ?

 I took an old Rice Pilaf recipe and made it with couscous instead – delish! 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 large head of finely chopped cauliflower 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup home-made or reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup currants 2/3 cup whole-wheat couscous 1/2…

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Best Foods For Winter Skin Hydration

The weather in New England has been sooooooo cold this year. Winter is not my favorite season to begin with – and this one has been a monster! We all know that winter heat can dry our skin and hair, so here’s a list of hydrating foods for your winter table. Cantaloupe Honeydew melons grapes cucumbers…

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What Is a Fascinoma?

Today, I have the great pleasure of interviewing Dr. Clifton Meador about his newest book Fascinomas. A “fascinoma,” as Dr. Meador defines it, is medical slang for an unusually interesting medical case. And Clifton K. Meador, MD has a gift for filtering through these cases and coming up with succinct but extremely entertaining stories. He…

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Easy Walking Meditation

Here’s a walking meditation that was a favorite of mine during my Yoga training at Yogaville. The ashram is on top of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with an amazing view from just about anywhere on the site. When we meditated outdoors it was as if we could reach up and touch God. You’ll need a grassy…

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Heal Yourself With EFT!

Do you believe you have the ability to improve your life?Do you actually think things can be better for you, or are you just hoping they will be? Does your wellness toolbox include EFT? Would you like it to? I have talked about EFT (tapping) before, especially about how it is helping thousands of returning…

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Do You Have Emotional Freedom?

What does the phrase “Emotional Freedom” mean to you? Have you ever thought about it? Just for a moment, close your eyes and see yesterday’s routine. See yourself waking in the morning, brushing your teeth, eating breakfast, dressing, going off to work, etc. As you walk through your day, notice when your emotions took control of…

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Yummy Healthy Recipe With Quinoa

  Today I want to share a yummy recipe for all of those who are taking me up on my 30 day fitness challenge. We’ll be ready for bathing suit season without compromising on taste!     Quinoa “Chowder” with Spinach, Feta and Scallions Ingredients 3/4 cup quinoa (any color) 8 cups water 2 Tbsp…

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How To Fit Fitness Into Your Daily Routine

Here are a few more steps that you can take to start 2014 off on the right foot and keep it going! 1.  Brushing your teeth can be a fabulous time to plan a little aerobic exercise. You brush at least twice a day, and most of us also floss, so there’s 3-4 minutes where…

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