High Vibe

Healthforce doin the probiotic thang

    We Got the Ultimate, Hard-Core, No Holds Barred Probiotic. Cleansing, Immune Boosting*, Nutrient-Creating, Unique Whole Food Prebiotics Greatly Magnify Potency*, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Implantable Species, Significantly Improves Digestion and Assimilation*.
    A natural synergy of: • Acid-resistant • Ultra-stable • Ultra-high potency • Implantable • Survivable • Whole food prebiotics (NO isolates) that greatly magnify potency and healthy growth.* • Feeds on toxins and detoxifies them • Enhances digestion and nutrient assimilation • Actually create nutrients such as vitamin B-12, enzymes and neurotransmitters (the gut is your second brain) • Significantly supports immune function.* • Supports elimination of candida and unfriendly bacteria*
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Whole Food Synergists: Yacon and Burdock provide powerful phytonutrients and inulin growth medium (not isolated FOS) that significantly magnifies potency. Marshmallow & Kelp provide mucilagenous probiotic acid protection. Marshmallow supports protecting & rebuilding the intestinal lining from leaky gut. Kelp provides detox, heavy metal chelation, full spectrum minerals + mannose & fucose for immunity*.

What if..

    I used to love the what if game when I was a kid and every once in awhile I play it as an older kid.

So break out of your grown up-ness and let's play! What if you could live in the water, would you be a fish? Would you be a mermaid? Would you be Shellfish? Would you be sand? Would you be salt or fresh water? A turtle, anemone, urchin, eel, whale, dolphin, seaweed...I mean think of all the possibilities. Man I could dwell on this for hours..actually I kinda did.

    Today I picked my favorite thing to find when scuba diving...a frog fish!

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.

Wah Wah

    Means dog in Japanese which we learned from our little friend Nika!

Mal tiempo, buena cara

    In bad times, show a good face. So many times we fall victim to being a victim and forget that there are tragedies worse than our own every day and every second. Be thankful for what you have and be good to yourself and to others.

    "To bring happiness to others, we must be happiness. And this is why we always train ourselves to first take care of our own bodies and minds. Only when we are solid can we be our best and take care of our loved ones." Thich Nhat Hanh from the Art of Power

Time for the shamrock shake

    I remember getting excited when McDonalds would make the Shamrock Shake. It was Minty and delightful to me at that time in my life. Now I think I would get so sick if I even smelled it! So make your own version of the shamrock shake.

Macadamia Mint Milkshake
The rich flavor of macadamia gets a refreshing lift from mint in this special shake.
1 cup macadamia nuts
 3 tablespoons carob powder, or cacao powder
3 tablespoons raw honey or maple syrup
2 tablespoons dried peppermint or 6 drops peppermint oil or fresh mint of course!
Blend all ingredients for 30 to 60 seconds, until liquefied. Serve cold.

It's not all pits.

    I'm not talking about olives or being philosophical. In fact I'm talking about the deodorant we have been carrying and I have been using. A little goes a long way and it's all natural! Certified organic ingredients and aluminum-free baking soda, BPA-free Plastic container and super duper concentrated. So give it a try if you are looking to smell a little less stinky, Pure Pitz

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