Patients often tell me they want to “go back to the body they used to have” or have their lives “go back to the way it used to be.” This is actually an impossible goal and from the start creates suffering and distress. [Read more…] about The Spiritual Key to Unlocking the Suffering of Autoimmune Disease (and Life)
When You Lose Someone or Something You Love: Healthy Grieving
Healthy grieving may seem an unusual concept; yet it is a vital life skill, and an important stepping stone to wisdom.
On July 3rd my beloved pet Golden Doodle of 12 years passed into her next life. I knew it was coming. I had been preparing for it for some time as she went into heart failure and slowed down. [Read more…] about When You Lose Someone or Something You Love: Healthy Grieving
Cauliflower “Non-Potato” Salad
This month’s recipe is super easy and quick and makes for a great side-dish or lunch. It’s very flexible and can be eaten straight out of the fridge so it’s ideal to make and portion out for tasty and healthy lunches.
Ingredients:
2 heads of organic cauliflower coarsely chopped
2 cups avocado mayo
4 TBSP Dijon mustard
2 TBSP fresh lime juice
2 TBSP minced garlic
¼ cup chopped celery
1 TBSP chipotle pepper pureed
1 1/2 tsp sea salt
3 TBSP finely chopped cilantro leaves
1 medium onion finely chopped
1 red bell pepper chopped (unless nightshades bother you)
Instructions:
Steam the cauliflower for 6 minutes in a large covered pot with about 1/2 inch of boiling water in the bottom. Drain and cool to room temperature.
Meanwhile, stir together the mayo, mustard, lime juice, garlic, chipotle puree, and salt. Stir in the cilantro, onion, pepper, and cooked cauliflower. Serve at room temperature or chill in the refrigerator.
Moving Through Menopause With Vision
Last week I had the great blessing of participating once again in a vision quest. During a vision quest, you “labor” for a vision that is meant to help define the next steps you are meant to take to fulfill your life purpose and be of the greatest service to the planet and all whom you share it with. [Read more…] about Moving Through Menopause With Vision
Detoxing to Reverse Autoimmune Disease
Reversing autoimmunity is possible. I did it. Hundreds of my patients have done it. And we all did it in a way that fit our own unique root causes. [Read more…] about Detoxing to Reverse Autoimmune Disease
Autoimmune Paleo Easter Brunch Waffles
Makes 6
Ingredients:
4 ripe plantains
1 ½ cups Tigernut flour
1 ½ cups pureed butternut squash or pumpkin
1 cup melted coconut oil
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cream of tartar
2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp sea salt
Instructions:
Pre-heat waffle iron. Coat both sides of iron with coconut oil.
Peel plantains and then puree in high powered blender.
Combine the pureed plantains with the remaining ingredients and mix until well blended..
Scoop onto waffle iron and cook until waffle iron lets you know they are done.
Yummy by themselves or drizzled with coconut butter and topped with fresh berries. I like to make several batches and freeze. You can throw them in a toaster to re-heat on the run.
Happy Easter!
