Reading for your health!
January Renewal
It's the time of year that many clients take stock of their health. So many of us set resolutions, goals, or intentions for the year ahead that are so often health-related. This January, I'm spending some more time at home and looking forward to enjoying the cooler...
Vegetable Protein Chart
I'm excited to share this vegetable protein chart. It's such a great reminder to turn to vegetables for our main sustenance. Our current culture has us turning to meats and fats for "health" at every turn, and though these foods offer vital nutrients, nothing can...
Country Pea Soup with Rosemary
Doesn't this soup sound perfect for the season? Taken from The Herb Companion Magazine, Feb/March 1996 "This split pea soup flavored with rosemary is an all-time favorite of chef and author Susan Belsinger of Brookville, Maryland. This recipe may be varied by...
Foods to Eat and Foods to Avoid after a Colonic
Here's a quick cheat sheet to guide your eating after a colonic. I hope you find this resource helpful.
Miracle Garlic Oil
Wanting to treat a whole plethora of ailments? Bring on the GOOT! A formula that will produce miracles. An anti-infective/anti-fungal/anti-parasite, miracle oil! Garlic Oil (GOOT) Recipe Adapted from a recipe by Tracy Jones Instructions:Warm 3 tablespoons of coconut...
Winter Health Tips – Elderberry Gummies
It appears that this year we are transitioning to winter temperatures quite quickly. Now is the perfect time to think about how to prepare for your winter health. I'm including a couple of great recipes this month. The one here is an elderberry gummy recipe...
Fall Recipe – Chai Spice Pumpkin Bars
P.S. They are gluten-free and vegan! Recipe from The Kitchn:MAKES: 9 large or 16 small squares INGREDIENTS:For the crust: 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (certified gluten-free if necessary)1/2 cup pumpkin seeds1/2 cup unsweetened shredded...
Planning a fall detox? Remember the importance of colonics in your detox plans.
With fall getting into swing, fresh produce still abounds and it's a perfect time for a detox. Many fall health and healing plans include detoxing. Whether that be a juice detox, Master Cleanse, or some other form of detoxing the body with nourishing, water-heavy,...
Fall Focus: Garlic for your Lungs
Can you feel that fall is upon us? As we transition seasons, we're all more susceptible to sickness. This month, I'd like to highlight the benefits of including garlic in your diet, as well as in some other health remedies. Throughout the centuries, garlic has been...
Brain-Gut Connection
It's been a full summer! This summer has been a full one! I've had the pleasure of seeing many of you so far this summer, I've spent a ton of time in my garden working, harvesting, weeding and the like, and I've been prepping myself and my home for my son's wedding...
Prostate Health
I promised to share information about prostate health this month. Rosemary Gladstar states that 60% of our male population between the ages of 40-60 suffer from benign prostatic hyperplasia. The prostate is extremely susceptible to toxic influences. This can be caused...
Making Your Own Kombucha
Today we're talking to the resident Kombucha maker, my partner Phil Spiegel. Phil has been making Kombucha for years and is a self-proclaimed "madman" about the process. He's got a tried and true recipe for making this gut healthy drink! Have fun with it, as making...
Preventing Difficult Colonics
Preventing Difficult Colonics “Awakening the Sleeping Dragon” Adapted from Sheila Shea Difficult colonics is an issue that comes up from time to time in Colon Hydrotherapy. Sheila Shea the analogy with the ‘sleeping dragon’ to give insight into why difficulties...
My Own Health Surprise
May brought a challenge that provided a learning experience. I awoke on May 1st, with what I thought was a breast infection. It was very sore, swollen and appeared to be a plugged duct. I immediately got out my Rosemary Gladstar Herbal Recipies book. She suggested a...
Prepping for Summer Health
I'm just returning from a revitalizing spiritual women's retreat on Quadra Island, BC, so please excuse my delay on this newsletter! It was a much needed long weekend with many women that I love and admire (pictured below). I'm returning rejuvenated and with new...