Last week I received an angry email from my dad, who was clearly triggered by something I had said the week before. Unfortunately, he didn’t express his hurt in a functional way, but did it in an abusive way. He told me he never wanted to speak to me again and said this email was “good-bye forever.” In other words, he threw me away because he was angry with me. [Read more…] about Recovering from Abuse
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Chai Recipes
As the weather is changing, it’s nice to have something warm in your hands to drink. Wouldn’t it be great if that something warm to drink was also not harming your gut bacteria, bones, and adrenal/hormone balance? This is what coffee does. That’s why I love chai. Not the sugar and caffeine laced chai from Starbucks, but chai you make at home in bulk that can last you all season. I make up large glass canisters of different chai recipes and rotate them to suit my mood during the fall, winter and spring.
Healing Trauma and Supporting Your Body-Mind-Heart-Spirit Through Challenging Times
Even the World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) say that stress is at the root of >95% of all health issues experienced by humans.
Does this mean you have to “get rid” of your stress? No. In fact, stress is good for you. It’s actually how you perceive your stress that is at the root of the harmful effects we talk about when you hear stress is bad for you.
A Gratitude Attitude Helps to Reverse Autoimmune Disease
The average time allotted by insurance companies for a medical office visit is 6 minutes. Hardly enough time to meet, greet, and write a prescription for a pill to help the current ill (or what is called “chief complaint”). Health professionals have to find ways to help their clients get the most benefit in the shortest amount of time. One of the easiest and most effective interventions I use with my patients is the practice of gratitude, or what I call adopting a “gratitude attitude.” [Read more…] about A Gratitude Attitude Helps to Reverse Autoimmune Disease
Quick and Easy Chia Pudding
Quick and Easy Chia Pudding
Prep time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup coconut milk (or coconut cream)
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla
- pinch of sea salt
- Cinnamon, shredded coconut, or fruit (optional)
Instructions:
- Place coconut milk in a mason jar and add chia seeds, salt, cinnamon and vanilla. Shake vigorously. Place in the fridge.
- Chill until pudding consistency. Add toppings as desired.
