All transformation begins with an intense, burning desire to be transformed. The first step in the “renewing of the mind” is desire. You must want to be different (and intend to be before you can begin to change yourself. Then you must make your future dream a present fact. You do this by […]
Immune and Anti-Inflammatory Support in a Comforting Warm Beverage Vegan and Vegetarian Options Yes, I know – Golden Milk is so “2017”. And while I have periodically gone through short spurts of drinking turmeric lattes, can’t say that I’m awed by the flavor. In other words, not something I crave. Wound up having an emergency […]
Raw or Raw Fusion – Vegan, Gluten-Free + Morning Routine Idea We just started another 21 Day Raw Foods Challenge with a group of 120 people on Facebook. We host these periodically and it’s free to join, just request at this link. I have to admit that my biggest challenge to staying high raw is […]
by Jamie Hernandez, M.A. – Co-Educator, Natural Wellness Academy If your family is like mine, the holidays can sometimes mean falling into unhealthy eating habits and sugar overload! While some traditions include sugary treats and can be fun and memorable, you also don’t want kids who are bounding off the walls when school is out […]
Nut spreads and patés are foundational to sustaining a high raw and/or vegan lifestyle. Prounouced “pah-tay”, they are loaded with protein, good fats and have the unctuousness of something very rich and satisfying. They are also very filling — if you are trying to eat more raw and living foods, but find yourself getting hungry […]
Dr. L J’s article also appears in Huffington Post’s GPS for the Soul Mindfulness is about being fully invested in the moment, which is particularly gratifying when you are doing something you cherish. Eating a young coconut has become such a relaxing (and delicious!) ritual for me that lately I’ve been turning all my visitors […]
Recipe for Spirit I get it. Mindfulness is something to aspire to, but it’s damn hard to come by. Especially with that non-stop narration “in your head” that pulls you in five million directions. That yappy inner voice is not going to remind you to be mindful; in fact, it’s probably going to pick on […]
Recipe for Mind and Spirit Seeking the “Middle Road” is an effective strategy I use with therapy clients and on my own journey to wholeness. Rather than allowing your mind and emotions to take you on the habitual roller coaster ride of excitement and expectation, leading to the inevitable crash and burn — one strives […]
Dr. L J’s Caramel Latte Superfood-Style Have you heard of “bulletproof coffee”? Something that has been around for the past few years has become the “rage” among health-conscious individuals who love their coffee but not the high-acid, mold, heavy metals and toxins that are found in most commercial brands. This “upgraded” version of coffee is […]
Why should you detox? Your body functions best when it periodically cleanses (detoxes) itself of accumulated toxins and free radicals that lead to inflammation, body aches, impairment and disease, and contribute to the aging process. However, for some people, detox is synonymous with deprivation, hunger, and weird recipes that seem worse than the toxins themselves–but […]