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Willpower

I was lucky enough to have a friend remind me of all the awesome-ness of Frog and Toad.

 

 

Coffee in your what?

Some of us already know why coffee ground enemas are beneficial but every once in while we need a reminder. That's the best of the store, constantly getting asked different questions allow me to remember things that are part of my memory bank but not in everyone elses.

Dr. Gerson the man famous for the Coffee enema explains it thoroughly in his book The Gerson Therapy.

He states the benefits are as follows..

"Introducint a quart of boiled coffee solution into the colon will accomplish the following physiological benefits:

• It dilutes portal blood and, subsequently, the bile.
• Theophylline and theobromine, major nutraceutical constituents of coffee, dilate blood vessels and counter inflammation of the gut.
• The palmitates of coffee enhance glutathione S-transferase, which is responsible for the removal of many toxic radicals from blood serum.
• The fluid of the enema itself stimulates the visceral nercous system, promoting peristalsis and the transit of diluted toxic bile from the duodenum out the rectum.
• Because the stimulatin enema is retained for up to fifteen minutes, and because all of the blood in the body passes through the liver nearly every three minutes, coffee enemas represent a form of dialysis of blood across the gut wall

So now you know.

Spring Fever

    I never understood that term, spring fever. But the energy totally changes around here in the East Village. FLOCKS of people come out of hiding from their apartments and congregate down here. This is when I get the itch to get outta here! And start a cleanse..

I invite you to join me, need a little guidance?

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I see the LIGHT!

    You know when you burn the candle at both ends you don't know which was front or the back and if there is any more string left? Yeah...that's been me. Of course when you do this you don't take as good care of yourself as you should. Not drinking enough water,etc. So I grabbed a little shot of Liquid Light and wham bam back to life.

A little info on this amazing life altering product..

• Liquid Light is a plant based fulvic acid mineral complex created by nature and cold process extracted into a liquid solution that is the strongest natural chelating agent within living structures.
• In Nature, Liquid Light provides some of the major and trace elements of nutrition but plays a role much more important than that. Liquid Light aids in the absorption and assimilation of all other nutrients it comes in contact with through the chelation process.
• Liquid Light is a powerful natural electrolyte contributing to both electrical and chemical balance within the cell.
• It contains all of the trace elements found in living systems.
• Its a super transporter carrying nutrients to the cells.
• It helps neutralize toxins and pollutants from the body.
• It is nature's most powerful heavy metal chelator of heavy metals. Liquid Light delivers essential minerals while also eliminating toxic heavy metals like lead, cadmium, and mercury.
• It supports enzyme reactions thus improves digestion and assimilation.
• It is nature’s finest electrolytes.
• It neutralizes acidity in the body.
• Increases cell permeability.
• Increases endurance and stamina.
• Gives a sense of well being (because of the mineral nourishment of the cells).
• Take with other supplements to enhance utilization.
• Take before and after workouts.
• Goes great in smoothies, juice or water.
• (Note, the product is in a plastic bottle for easy handling. The fulvic/mineral complex neutralizes any possible toxic affect.)
• Helps remove toxins in the body.

Breathing to live

    I was watching a documentary today and it discussed humans not choosing to breathe, we just do. Unlike whales and dolphins who actively choose to take each breathe. If you think about it makes sense they come up for air because of a sense to get air. As humans we don't think about breathing except when we are underwater. So many times we get frustrated and someone will say just breathe and we are relaxed or calm down.

    So take a minute and breathe to live..not for any other reason but the most primal reason there is!

 

Dirty Mouth

    I always laugh at that gum commercial that says dirty mouth, clean it up chew whatever the name is of the gum-of course I don't remember the gum because i'm normally laughing at whatever weird scenerio they play out.

    But if you really have a dirty mouth, clean it up with a TONGUE SCRAPER!

    Using a tongue scraper is an ancient Ayurvedic technique that has become popular today for treating “bad breath”.

The Benefits of a Tongue Scraper

    The ancient Ayurvedic healing philosophy of India has recommended tongue scraping for centuries as an aid to digestion and for the health of the teeth and the sinuses. When the salivary glands are cleaned, it activates them and enhances digestion.Your taste will also be improved with a clean tongue surface that allows the taste buds optimal functioning.

    Cleaning the tongue with an appropriately designed tongue cleaner also massages the tongue. This is an important element of traditional Chinese medicine - the tongue surface is identified as an important reflexogenic zone.

    Tongue cleaning revitalizes the throat and keeps the sinuses cleaner by reducing bacteria that can travel into the respiratory system. Many people who have struggled with sinus infections, sore throats, throat infections, and chronic bad breath, may find added relief through regular tongue scraping.

ch cha chia

    Yeah I went there. I love to hear people who would normally never buy something healthy come into the store and say they heard something on some tv or radio show and want to know more. Or tried something at a restaurant and thought wow this is really cool. Chia seeds have been coming into the spotlight again and I have been talking about them a lot!

    Chia seeds can be taken in a spoonful or you can put them in your smoothies or my personal favorite a chia seed pudding. Chia seeds plump up to about 9 times their size and act as a sweeper in your intestines. They help in making you feel fuller longer. Nutty-tasting whole-grain chia seeds are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, and they have among the highest antioxidant activity of any whole food -- even more than fresh blueberries. And they do good stuff for the body, like keeping blood pressure and blood sugar under control.

In a rut with my recipe repetoire

    Every once in awhile i just get stuck making the same ol' thing every day or same weekly menu. Then I get thinking I'm getting really boring and something has gotta get me out of this rut. So what do I do? I hit the books like a good student of the world. So I thought maybe you are in the same rut so I invite you to do the same..come on by sit and look through our books and maybe something pops out at you. If you aren't in NY look at our website in recipes or sign up to our newsletter. I try to include a recipe in each newsletter.

   

Truffles

scant 1/2 cup cacao butter

scant 1/4 cup coconut oil

6 tbsp cacao powder

3 tbsp agave nectar

Cut cacao butter into small pieces before you carefully melt them in a water bath.

Add coconut oil to the cacao butter, and stir until blended.

Add cacao powder and agave nectar. Stir again.

Pour into ice cube tray and store in the fridge. They take about 2 hours to become firm, or less if you put them in the freezer.



From Raw Desserts by Erica Palmcrantz Aziz and Irmela Lilja

Leci wha?

    Lecithin is one of those things called for in a lot of raw and vegan recipes and most people have no idea what the heck it is. The term lecithin connotes two meanings that are somewhat related but are not used in the same sense. In biochemistry and other related science, lecithin is a synonym for phosphatidyl choline. It is the main lipid component in biological membranes, like our cell membranes or cell walls of plants.

    On the other hand, commercial lecithin is actually a natural mixture of neutral and polar lipids, including glycolipids, triglycerides, sterols, and small quantities of fatty acids, carbohydrates, and sphingolipids. Lecithin that contains phosphatidyl choline is produced mainly from vegetable sources, although it may also be found in animal and microbial sources.

    We carry sunflower and soy lecithin at the store. It is considered an emulsifier and helps to make desserts and smoothies creamy and blend ingredients better. It's kinda like the egg yolk in baking traditional baked dishes.

The following are some of the many health claims that lecithin is said to have:

• Cardiovascular health
• Liver and cell function
• Fat transport and fat metabolism
• Reproduction and child development
• Treatment for gallstones
• Improvement in memory, learning and reaction time
• Healthy hair and skin
• Cell communication
• Physical performance and muscle endurance
• Relief of arthritis

Fill your Flora

    So many folks come in and ask why they should take a probiotic. My answer is different for each person but I always explain that our intestines should have up to 2 pounds of live bacteria! Things like coffee, alcohol, cigarettes, antibiotics to name a few kill our normal digestive bacterial flora. If you follow a standard american diet then probiotics will help with digestion immensely and add our digestive enzymes (omnizymes) and the bloated tired feeling should decrease. If you are traveling to a foreign country and are afraid of getting food poisoning then probiotics are a smart decision!

   

    We carry a few brands but I would say the liquid Zana Juice is the way to go if you prefer liquids! It comes in 3 different flavors: Bio (a nice cabbage taste), ginger and turmeric. Each have 15 live strains of bacteria and locally made in NY! We also carry Innate's brand of probiotics in 4 different types: Women's Flora, Ultra Strength, Clinical Strength and 7 day Intensive. These all have different amounts of live strains of bacteria and inactive strains in capsule form.

    So if you were wondering there ya go!