Oh, wow. Me next, please. 
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May
14
Feeling stressed? Uncomfortable, especially in the digestive area? These might be signs of toxicity or side effects of extra seasonal detoxing. Try a gentle cleansing but if you’re looking for something quick to make you feel better, replace a few meals during the week with green detox juice recipes.
There are a few green juice recipes floating out there that are perfect for juicing in a juicer. But the more I use my blender, the more I’m convinced that it is a better choice rather than just a substitute. Blending maintains the insoluble fiber in the greens (great for gently scraping your intestines clean), plus you can add tasty nuts to the green detox blender recipes for added flavour, substance and muscle building protein.
May
12
This weekend I visited my cousin and we were doing what most women do when they get together: discuss their problems. Well, shortly into the conversation she turned to me and said she recently had an epiphany. Freeing a torn sheet of scribbled-on paper from her desk, she began to read out loud a short list of questions that once answered, will certainly solve any problem.
These brilliant questions are penetrating and highly intuitive. Giving credit where credit is due, my cousin revealed that this list was a mish-mash of questions previously posed by some of the greatest self-help gurus of our time that were left floating around in her brain.
If you have a problem, cover every angle by answering these 5 questions:
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May
9
This elimination diet adventure has both ups and downs , a thrilling rollercoaster I like to call, The Diet Decimator! It’s been both challenging and extremely rewarding. Between the yummy recipes , the cleansing and, most importantly, a notably improved digestion…I could possibly stay on this diet forever!
Ya, ha! Riiiiiight. I could – since necessity calls for creation and these recipes I’m trying are truly deeeelish - I just don’t want to. Truth be told, I’ve cheated almost everyday since starting this extensively restrictive diet. Mind you, they’ve been healthy cheats, like a handful dried fruit and chocolate chips or a small, black organic coffee.
For awhile, I was feeling guilty about cheating because I know I can do this perfectly… under the right circumstances. If all I had to do was this diet? No problem. There would be no stress and therefore no cravings. And doing it perfectly isn’t just my ego talking, Folks, it means the difference between 3 weeks and nearly 3 months!
May
7
Do you have digestive troubles but aren’t ready to visit the doc yet, let alone attempt any major changes in diet or fitness levels? Well, this post is for you!
During my last visit, the Naturopathic Doctor passed on the following pearls of digestive wisdom:
- Eat sitting down. Ever hear of the flight or fight reaction of the sympathetic nervous system? Well, the phrase, “rest and digest” summarizes the parasympathetic system. When one of these systems is turned on, the other must be off. Sitting while you eat will allow your body to fully focus its energy on digesting the food, properly and quickly. Read the rest of this entry »
May
5
Lately on Live Lighter, we’ve been on a quest to find sensitivities and allergies to food on our elimination diet adventures . By sticking to a diet rich in foods that are least likely to cause an allergic reaction (hypo-allergenic ), we’ve been cleansing our bodies of offending foods. Well, there was an interesting turn of events this past week.
Not only am I experiencing a detox of the body, but I’m also experiencing a detox of the mind and soul! Some issues have risen up from the depths of my bowels (ha ha?). This surfacing process put me out of sorts and actually at times it’s been downright painful. Most of my time this week has been spent in deep introspection or purging my thoughts and feelings.
Thank you to my friends and family for listening and for your patience on this roller coaster of emotion!
May
3
Taking care of your body includes keeping moisturized. Drinking water is of course the number one way to maintain hydration. But our society’s focus on cleanliness and staying away from fats (good and the bad) also contribute to dryness and dehydration.
In response to this problem, manufacturers of skin care products come to our rescue! Only their help comes with more than one price. Their products wreak further havoc on our systems because of the chemicals they use.
Metro News and the editors of Alive magazine reminded me of this in an article, “Natural, Beautiful Skin”
earlier this week. Rather than thoughtlessly continue slathering on harmful substances, they suggested eating healthy foods and choosing skin care products made with natural ingredients.
May
1
These videos are hilarious! Those shorts, that ohm chant…thank Heaven that I haven’t come across an inappropriate yoga guy in real life!
Here’s an introductory clip:
And check out this one, even funnier! HAHA!
Apr
29
These elimination diet-friendly recipes are just as tasty as regular food, and they ease your woes as you work within your restrictive diet trying to find out if you have any food sensitivities or allergies.
Whether you’re on an elimination diet, have some digestive troubles or just want to watch your waistline, the following 3 recipes are sure to be pleasing in more ways than one. They are super easy to make and if you’re like me, you’ll be expanding your food repertoire at the same time.
Millet is a grain similar to quinoa but less expensive and a little less tasty (quinoa has a nutty flavour while millet does not). Washing these two grains is tricky. The easiest way is to purchase a sieve but if you don’t have one handy: put the grain in a pot of water, swish it around, strain with your fingers and repeat at least once more before cooking.
Apr
27
“Peace does not mean one must be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or chaos. Peace means to be among those things and still be calm in your heart.” Marcel Morin
When I followed up with my Naturopathic doctor about this elimination diet adventure, I expressed some elimination diet woes as I was having a hard time sticking to it. My sugar and caffeine cravings were off the chart! All because of a heavy schedule, the fact that I’m still not 100% and an inability to manage my stress – one of my coping mechanisms is to reach for food and especially stimulants so I can still get things done.
So he gave me some homework, “First, get some sunshine over the weekend. Second, make a list of ways that you can bring balance into your life.” That was some pretty cool homework! Check on the sunshine (and I’m going to get some more after I post this article), and as for the list, here it is: Read the rest of this entry »
