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Fasting for Health |
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| The Yoga Diet is one the Five Principles of Yoga. You will soon notice that eating properly will aid your health and make you feel fitter and cleaner. The diet is a perfect complement to Yoga exercise. Despite the fact that the Yoga diet is not a diet in the common sense of the word, you will probab... |
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Vegan Considerations |
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Those people who strictly adhere to the principle of Ahimsa (non-violence) by eating a strictly vegetarian diet should pay careful attention to:
Ahimsa
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Healthy Eating |
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These are guidelines for a healthy, balanced diet, aiming to cultivate and preserve energy, vitality, and longevity.
Drink plenty of WATER. Water is essential to the body. Our bodies are made up of more than 70% water. Water is essential for the proper functioning of our kidneys and... |
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Lavender Milk Bath Recipe |
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To make a soothing and relaxing Lavender Milk Bath, fill a tub with hot water, then add the following:
1/2 cup dead sea salts
1/2 cup epsom salts
8 drops organic lavender essential oil
4 drops neroli essential oil
1 cup powdered milk
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Bus Tours Fueled By Biodiesel and Veggie Oil |
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Check out these two Vancouver, B.C. Canada based tour companies that use biodiesel and vegetable oil to fuel their buses.
The Tofino Bus is a hassle-free way to travel to and from Tofino. They pick-up passengers in Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, and Port Alberni and drop the... |
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Recycled Laundry Detergent |
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| Ever wonder what happens to the bars of hotel soap that you only use a few times? In Victoria B.C. Canada, and the Lower Mainland around Vancouver B.C., they are being collected, dried, powered, and turned in to laundry detergent (Buffalo Laundry Soap) by mixing it with borax and washing soda (two ... |
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Leaking Electricity |
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| When electronic devices are left plugged in, electricity can continue to be drawn from the power supply. Anything with an adapter, clock, timer, memory, or remote control continues to use electricity even when the device is turned off. For example, a TV leaks about 6 watts all the time. Referred to ... |
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Idling Computers |
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Why you should turn off your monitor when it’s not in use:
When in use, an entire desktop (computer and monitor) uses about 150 watts of power. The monitor itself consumes approximately 60-75 watts when it is in use and 50 watts during screensaver mode. That means a monitor can consume as muc... |
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Hybrid Rentals |
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| The next time you’re thinking about renting a car for personal or business use, consider renting a hybrid vehicle. Discount Car and Truck Rentals now has the Toyota Prius in many of their fleets. However, they are only available on a first-come, first-serve basis so you might want to arrive earlier ... |
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Pesticide Free Lawn |
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To achieve a pesticide free lawn what follows is a 12 Step Program to Getting Your Lawn Off Drugs...
1. TOLERATE SOME WEEDS And allow beneficial plants to exist such as clover in your lawn for its nitrogen-fixing magic.
2. HAND DIGGING WEEDS is the best method of weed ... |
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Avocado Salad with Warm Sesame Vinaigrette |
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This simple Avocado Salad recipe is quick and easy to prepare. A zesty dressing complements the texture of sesame seeds and ripe avocados.
Serves: 8
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
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Breakfast Wrap |
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This hearty breakfast wrap recipe is full of protein to give you balanced energy. You can also use sprouted grain tortillas. You may wish to substitute plain yogurt for the sour cream. Use organic ingredients wherever possible.
Serves: 2
Preparation time: ... |
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Ayurvedic Medicine: Anti-toxification vs. Detoxification |
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| According to Ayurveda, youth ends at 60. Thereafter, if one practices proper measures that slow and prevent the degenerative changes that can accompany aging, one can achieve a long and disease-free old age. These proper measures take two principal forms. The first is known as
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Offsetting Your Emissions |
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There are many great reasons for purchasing greenhouse gas (GHG) offsets. You may be already taking actions to reduce your own GHG emissions but would like to do more to decrease global GHG levels.
You may not be able to avoid certain tasks and activities that generate GHGs. Example... |
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Revealing the Truth About Personal Care Products |
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Revealing the Truth about Personal Care Products. Did you know Manufacturers of personal care products are not mandated to conduct thorough safety tests.
We all use personal care products. It’s part of our daily rituals. Shampoo, toothpaste, sunscreen, soap, deodorant…the list can go... |
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Curried Wheatberry Salad |
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This recipe contains Wheatberries, which are what flour is made from, and are considered a whole grain. As with all whole grains, they are a great source of B vitamins.
Serves 4
1 cup wheatberries
1 apple peeled, cored and chopped finely
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Avocado Salad |
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Avocados are a rich source of vitamin A and potassium. There are many healing properties with apple cider vinegar. Use organic avocados and ingredients whenever possible. This is a great summertime dish.
Serves 2
1 medium-sized avocado
1 teas... |
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Natural Mouth Wash |
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Great tasting with anti-bacterial properties. Helps to keeps breath fresh and gums healthy. An excellent alternative to store-bought mouthwashes which can contain chemicals and/or preservatives.
500 ml Distilled Water
2 drops cinnamon essential oil
2 drops peppermint es... |
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Summer Pesto Spinach Salad |
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| This delightful spinach salad is easy to prepare. The main component of this salad, spinach, is a good source of Iron. Iron is a trace element, which is required by the body for the formation of haemoglobin, the red pigment in blood. Haemoglobin carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissues. Iron is... |
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Water-Wise Gardening |
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| With the weather becoming warmer, gardening will become a very common activity for the next months. Of course, efficient water use is essential to having a truly green garden. Below are some great simple water conservation tips obtained from Go for Green - The Active Living and Environment Program w... |
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The Soy Debate |
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| Many active or athletic vegetarians look to soy as a reliable way to get their daily protein requirements. Soy is also becoming a popular item on the health food shelves. But there is a cloud of controversy surrounding this new star in the grocery aisle. Here are some of the issues that have created... |
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Ayurveda |
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| Ayurveda is a branch of the Vedas. Originating in ancient India, 'Vedas' means knowledge. There were Vedas written for every aspect of life. Ayurveda provides an integrated approach to the prevention and treatment of illness through lifestyle interventions and a wide range of natural therapies. Ayur... |
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Begin Again |
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| I read an article the other day on the late Vanda Scaravelli and her method of teaching yoga. Vanda was well-known for starting yoga in midlife, and being amazingly strong, capable and flexible well into her 80's. This article spoke about a phrase she used commonly: 'Begin again' to help her student... |
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To Eat Or Not To Eat Dessert |
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For those of us who love food, every day, every new meal is a chance to savor and enjoy what we love most. Travelling, even visiting new local restaurants opens the door to experience and it's difficult to say no to new enticing foods, or to old favorites. So what's an epicurean to do?
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Calorie Restriction |
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| An idea from the 60's has been getting a lot of new attention these days, in the race to find a solution to rising obesity rates. It's called Calorie Restriction and it involves reducing the amount of food energy (i.e. calories) we take in to improve health and slow the aging process. Harvard Magazi... |
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Reducing Detergent Use |
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Household cleaning products such as laundry and dishwasher detergents contain surfactants. These chemical compounds are handled differently by soft and hard water types.
Cleaning products are normally formulated for use in medium and hard water.
If your home has soft water, ... |
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Decadent Chocolate Chip Cookies |
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A rich family recipe. These cookies are delicious. You can substituts walnuts for pecans if you wish. Use organic ingredients whenever possible.
Preparation time: 25 minutes
Cooking time: 12 - 15 minutes
Blend:
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Thai Red Curry |
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This excellent recipe that comes straight from a Thai woman named Pot who lives in Pai, Thailand.
Using a mortar and pestle takes longer but it is the key to garnering the robust flavor and drawing the oils out of the spices and ingredients.
Preparation t... |
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Homemade Granola |
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This granola is crisp and satisfying. It is an excellent source of protein and fiber, and can be served well with rice, almond, soy, or regular milk. Try it with fresh berries or yogurt as well.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
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Good Morning Smoothie |
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Quick and easy! An excellent source of fiber and antioxidants. Use almond mlk for increased protein content. Use organic ingredients whenever possible.
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 1 minute
Serves: one
1 banana
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Ayurveda Approach To Beauty |
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| Every person is born perfect. Inferiority is a mistake of the mind, a cloud covering the light. Dissolve the clouds by observing a balanced life with healthy habits. Nourish your mind and body. Connect with your own inner self. Celebrate your own magnificence and your beauty will always shine throug... |
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Ayurveda: Indias Science Of Longevity |
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| Ayurveda is India's ancient science of life, health, and longevity. It is thought of by many scholars to be the oldest form of health care in the world. It originated in India over 5000 years ago, and was taught for thousands of years in an oral tradition from accomplished masters to their disciple... |
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Herbal Medicine: An Ounce Of Prevention |
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In the western world a new form of health care is taking shape. In recent years the issue of Alternative Healing has taken the medical world by storm.
A 2004 government survey concluded that more than one third of adults use some form of alternative medicine and healing. Many of thos... |
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Ingredients in Natural Skin Care Products |
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Natural skin care products clean and nourish the skin without clogging the pores. Chemicals, dyes and other artificial ingredients in skin care and cosmetic products are irritating to the skin. Even worse, some are toxic and a few are known carcinogens. A few to avoid:
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Structure, Function and Care of Human Skin |
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The human skin consists of two major structures. These skin structures are the Epidermis and Dermis.
The Epidermis
The Epidermis is further subdivided into 5 Layers (from deepest to most superficial layer):
* Stratum basale
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Healthy Immunity |
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A healthy immune system gives an appropriate response to antigens - potential disease creating molecules - which can throw the system off balance.
The immune system is the system of specialized cells and organs that protect an organism from outside biological influences. (Though in a ... |
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Sugar Scrub Recipes |
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Made with brown sugar, a gentle and effective way to exfoliate dead skin cells. Leaves the skin glowing, fresh, and moisturized. Experience the healing effects of essential oils.
Two recipes:
1. Warming, fragrant, exotic blend:
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Hearty Carrot and Butternut Squash Soup |
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A quick and simple-to-make soup recipe that is full of flavor and nutrients.
Use organic vegetables and ingredients whenever possible.
One small butternut squash (peeled, seeded and chopped)
Three medium carrots - peeled and chopped
One can ... |
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Sundried Tomato and Rosemary Hummus |
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Very tasty and an excellent source of protein. Garlic is renowned for its natural healing properties.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Serves: 3 - 5 ppl
Ingredients:
4 cloves garlic
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Qi and Chinese Medicine |
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| Today, in most western cultures, acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is considered a New Alternative medicine. However, in reality, TCM, which is in fact the second largest medical system in the world, has a history which can be traced back over 4000 years ago. This form of medicine... |
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Omega Oils |
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| Fat gets a bad rap. It’s an unfair one, too, because fats are one of 4 key nutrients that we need to survive. In order of volume they are water, carbohydrates, proteins and fats. When a healthy person eats a naturally-occurring fat, it gets broken down into small units used to build cell membranes a... |
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Yoga Diet:The Three Gunas |
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| The Yoga Diet is one the Five Principles of Yoga. You will soon notice that eating properly will aid your health and make you feel fitter and cleaner. The Yoga diet is a perfect complement to Yoga exercise. Despite the fact that the Yoga diet is not a diet in the common sense of the word, you will p... |
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Black Bean Soup |
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This is a great soup recipe for a cold, winter day. Adding leftover white or brown rice, will make this soup more hearty. Beans are an excellent source of iron and protein.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4-5
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Spelt Pancakes |
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Whole grain pancakes are a great way to start your morning!. This recipe can be easily doubled.
Spelt is an ancient form of wheat. It contains more protein, fiber, and vitamins than wheat. It has a nutty flavor and is slightly heavier than whole wheat. Although spelt contains gluten, many whe... |
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Coconut Cashew Satay |
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This recipe is Thai influenced. It is a quick and easy dish! Use organic ingredients whenever possible.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 3-4
Ingredients
1 cup uncooked brown rice ... |
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Quinoa Tabouli |
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| Quinoa is a gluten-free seed from South America that is high in protein, iron, phosphorous, B-vitamins and vitamin E. It has more calcium than milk, and has more protein than any other grain. Although it is botonically a seed and not a grain, it is used in place of rice and is excellent in cold sal... |
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Sample Menus |
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Examples of food choices and combinations throughout the day to provide optimum health and vitality. Use organic ingredients whenever possible.
Sample Menu 1
Breakfast
1 glass filtered water
fresh raw fruit
1 hour later
Granola... |
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How I learned to stop worrying and love chocolate |
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| Do you have a love of chocolate? When you eat your favorite treat, do you feel guilty that you are doing something “bad”, “cheating your diet” or contributing to poor health? Philosophers and laypeople for years have wondered: “is guilty pleasure inescapable?” Is it possible to enjoy the natural he... |
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Eating Antioxidants For Health |
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| In the summer, getting your antioxidants is easy since they are aplenty in the fresh fruit and vegetables available to us at every local store. Plant-derived antioxidants correct a potentially harmful free radical reaction within our bodies and bring things back into balance. They are just one more ... |
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Ayurvedic Eating |
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Autumn has arrived and we're beginning to get our sweaters and jackets out of storage. Many of us find we are craving warmer foods that "stick to your ribs" like stews, hearty soups and porridge at breakfast. Are you someone who laments the end of summer and shivers at the mere thought of fal... |
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