Finding ways to relax and clear the mind is beneficial to every part of our being. Meditation is totally free and can pretty much be done anywhere.
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Nothing is worse than the feeling of getting a bladder infection; the increased urination, the pain, and that incredibly uncomfortable feeling! Here are a couple of ideas for getting rid of the UTI naturally…
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Read MoreDIY: Book Covers
I have been looking at my medical school books for a while contemplating how I can integrate them into my decor. I knew I was always going to use these books as a reference but I was also highly aware that my book shelf needed a makeover! [gallery type="square" ids="5809"]
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Make your own book covers that enhance the decor of your home.
1. Lay your paper, pretty side face down. Open your book and lay it onto the paper cover side down. With a pencil, mark the edges of your open book onto the paper as guides.
2. Cut your paper with an extra 1 1/2" above the top and bottom guides, and an extra 3" over the side guides.
3. Remove your book. Fold the extra 1 1/2" strip down at the top and bottom edge, then lay your open book inside cover side down. The top and bottom edge of your book should match up to the top and bottom edge of your paper.
4. Centering your book, mark 1/4" away from the book's right and left side (this is to allow give so the book can close), fold the extra paper on each side over this mark, and crease. Now, tuck the front and back book covers into the pockets you've created in the extra 3" fold.
5. Add labels to the spine of the book for decoration of to add the name of the books.
Healing Culinary Herbs
Adding spices to your meals doesn't only give it a delicious flavor but it is also medicine…
Read MoreThe Best Things In Life Are Free
[gallery type="square" ids="5710,5711,5712,5713,5714,5716"] The "things" that usually make us happy aren't really things at all! The best things in life are really free, like spending time with family and friends, meditation, being in nature, helping others, and finding our own creative outlets.
Here are some awesome and free things to do in Seattle:
1. Contemplate the meaning of life while looking at the wonder of the Universe at the UW Theodor Jacobsen Observatory
2. Volunteer at the Union Gospel Homeless Shelter and let someone know that you care.
3. Pioneer Square Art Walk (1st Thursday of every month). Explore the art work of many up and coming artists while enjoying the summer weather.
4. Spend time with needy animal at the Humane Society and you will probably have a new family member by the end of the visit.
5. Visit the Seattle Asian Art Museum (free 1st Saturday of every month)
6. Get out in nature and explore the sea life at Discovery Park.
7. Have a picnic on 2 acres at the Woodland Park Rose Garden.
8. Check out the super modern Seattle Public Library and get inspired to learn something new.
What Dreams May Come: a deeper look into our dreams
We spend 1/3 of our lives doing it, we have vivid visual and emotional experiences, and we don't quite know why!
Read MoreBotanicals For The Brain Health
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Read MoreSavory Salads
The colors are abundant at your local farmer's markets and now is the perfect time to experiment with combinations.
Cucumber Mind Salad
from simplyrecipes
INGREDIENTS
1 lb thin skinned, mild (non bitter) cucumbers, such as Persian, Armenian, or Japanese cucumbers, thinly sliced. You might also try it with English cucumbers.
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced and cut into 1-inch long segments
2 or 3 red radishes, thinly sliced
10 mint leaves, thinly sliced
White vinegar
Olive oil
1/4 pound feta cheese
Salt and freshly ground pepper
METHOD
In a medium sized bowl, gently toss together the sliced cucumbers, red onion, radishes, mint leaves with a little bit of white vinegar and olive oil, salt and pepper to taste. Right before serving, sprinkle on crumbled bits of feta cheese. Serve immediately. Serves 4.
Grilled Radicchio Salad
INGREDIENTS
2 heads of radicchio, quartered, so that each quarter has a bit of the stem end holding it together
1/2 cup olive oil, plus more to coat radicchio
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
3 chopped garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon mustard
Salt and black pepper
Pecorino or parmesan cheese for garnish
METHOD
1 Make the dressing. Put the salt, garlic, mustard and balsamic vinegar into a food processor or blender and pulse to combine. With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil slowly until the dressing comes together.
2 Prepare your grill for high, direct heat.
3 Coat quartered radicchio with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
4 Grill the radicchio over high heat, uncovered. Keep an eye on them, as they blacken quickly. You want a little blackening, but not a cinder. When they’re done, move to a bowl and bring inside to chop.
5 Chop the radicchio quarters into bite-sized pieces and toss with the dressing and some black pepper.
Serve hot or at room temperature, garnished with grated pecorino or parmesan cheese.
Yield: Serves 4 to 6.
Keepin' It Real With Kinesiology
In naturopathic medicine we believe that the organ systems are all interrelated to the mind and body. Applied kinesiology is a tool commonly used in our medicine to aid in the diagnosis process through a series of muscle testing techniques to evaluate the structural, chemical, and mental aspects of a person.
The kinesiology technique is a method which gets directly in touch with a physical body's electrical system which corresponds to the central nervous system.
Read MoreMarijuana 101
Marijuana is the most widely used illegal drug in developed countries and there is always a new state pushing to have it legalized. So why is there so much hype?...
Read MoreLavender Season
It's the middle of July which means we are in the height of lavender season and lavender just happens to be one of my most favorite plants of all time…
Read MoreTreat The Cause: look deeper than symptoms
In naturopathic medicine we always look for the cause of any imbalance in the body rather than simply treating any symptoms that arise. Symptoms are viewed as expressions of the body’s natural attempt to heal but when the origin of a disease is removed or treated the patient is able to recover.
Read MoreKale.
Kale has sulfur which is great for detoxifying the body and has omega 3's which decrease inflammation. It also contains vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, calcium, iron, folate, and magnesium.
Read MoreChia Seeds... Ancient Food Revived
Chia seeds are native to South America and have been a staple in the Mayan diets for centuries because of their high content of healthy oils and antioxidants…
Read MoreCalifornia Dreamin' : california poppy for sleep
Get dreamin' with california poppy added to your bedtime tea…
Read MoreWomen's Wellness: Vanish Cramps With Viburnum
It's not too surprising that a plant called cramp bark (Viburnum opulus) is great at relieving menstrual cramps. It seems as though all of us have had menstrual cramps at some point in our menstruation years and wish we knew of the efficient natural remedy. This bark is awesome at relieving spasmodic pains specifically related to the female genitourinary tract and also helps in a variety of other conditions including poor circulation, insomnia, and is an overall CNS relaxant (nervine).
Read MoreVery Berry: Raspberries are rich in phytonutrients
Raspberries are delicious and have endless amounts of phytonutrients including anthocyanins and flavonoids along with fiber which supports a healthy digestive tract…
Read MoreJust Beet It: my famous beet salad!
I LOVE beets! I juice them, add them to my salads, and even use them to dye clothing! This delicious veggie is high in fiber, magnesium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, vitamins A and C, niacin, and folic acid. Studies have even shown that they can protect against heart disease and they are considered a blood cleanser and liver supporter. The newest research even finds that beets can help the body respond better to exercise and provide you with a lot of wonderful antioxidants.
My 'Famous Beet Salad'
Ingredients:
5 cups organic wild greens
1/2 cup chopped organic red onions
1/2 cup candied pecans
2 organic avocados (or goat cheese if you are not vegan)
2 organic beets
1/2 cup organic raspberries (when in season)
1/8 cup Basalmic vinegar
1/8 cup Olive oil
Directions:
1. Boil beets until soft
2. Chop up beets, onions, and avocados
3. Blend chopped ingredients with mixed greens
4. Mix 1/8 cup of basalmic vinegar with 1/8 cup olive oil and pour on salad.
5. Top with raspberries and candied pecans.
Gosh, I don't know what I love more about this season... the crisp air, drinking warm tea, or the cozy food! Try this super yummy kale, pumpkin, and goat cheese salad to get some fall flavor…