It’s Friday Night – Try Curried Lentil and Root Vegetable Stew
Once again, it’s Friday night, and time to put something on the table to feed your ravenous family. You know you should take advantage of the whole family being together by serving something nutritious and delicious that you can all sit down to enjoy, but time and energy are working against you. Instead of tossing a can of wieners and beans into the microwave, consider spending a few more minutes and preparing a healthy pot of Curried Lentil and Root Vegetable Stew. This recipe was inspired by one (Kathmandu Stew) in The Forks Over Knives Cookbook. I read about it in a recent...
Read MoreADHD Diagnosis for 4-year-olds – Have Psychiatrists Gone Crazy?
The American Academy of Pediatrics released updated guidelines for treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder at its annual conference this weekend that expand the ages for the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD to preschoolers. ADHD is the most frequently diagnosed behavioral disorder of childhood, affecting an estimated three to seven per cent of school-aged children. ADHD can be diagnosed if a child meets criteria set out in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), the so-called “bible” of psychiatry. The criteria state that symptoms — such as...
Read More7 Must-Know Steps to … Anything!
I’m on a lot of mailing lists – and every so often I get an article that seems to have so much value that I should really share it with my readers. I read this article, and pretty much all of it seems equally relevant to conquering debt, or losing weight, or pretty much any other goal. If you’re interested in going raw, check out TheRawFoodCoach.com for lots more information specific to THAT goal. * * * 7 Must-Know Steps to Taking Your Raw Food Journey to the Stars – and Beyond! If you’re ready to live magically on raw, there are seven things you must do… Step 1: Create a...
Read MoreIt’s Friday Night – Try turkey-fried-rice for supper!
It’s Friday night, the fridge is almost empty, and you’re getting SO sick and tired of leftover turkey. What to do… Option 1: call the delivery guy and order a few pizzas, vowing never again to roast a turkey Option 2: suck it up, and heat up – yet AGAIN – that leftover turkey and mashed potatoes Option 3: chop the leftover turkey, add some rice and veggies, and enjoy a delicious dish of Turkey Fried Rice This is my standard use of leftover chicken or turkey (I’ve never actually cooked a turkey, but when we go over to my mom’s house, or my...
Read MoreConsidering Joining an MLM? Read this first!
Last night I was at a gathering, and met a lovely young couple who, when asked what they did, enthusiastically launched into a description of <fill in name of MLM here>. It was so wonderful, had changed their lives, they were well on their way to financial freedom… And it was different from all those other MLMs – it was steeped in integrity and family values… So… when I got home, I did a google-search for <fill in name of MLM here>, and came up with this priceless list of The Things They Will Say. I’ve actually been to a few MLM sales pitches in...
Read MoreNo Time for the Gym? A Collection of Home Workout Ideas
In this edition of the Natural Health and Wellness blog carnival, we will discuss various home workout ideas. Don’t have the time (or money) to go out to a gym for a regular workout? Home-based workouts can be a great alternative. Here are some fantastic ideas about how to add home-workouts to YOUR weekly routine. _ _ _ _ _ Pairie Eco Thrifter offers a comprehensive home workout with Skip the Gym, Sweat at Home 2, saying “Just like saving money and investing in our financial future, we need to put that same effort into investing in our health. Eating well and being active are the...
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