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Hummus

1 ½ cups chickpeas, cooked. ¼ cup tahini Juice of 1 lemon ½ t cumin ½ t sea salt 3 garlic cloves 2 T oil ¼ cup filtered water   Throw it all in a blender or food processor and voila! Add more oil and/or water if too thick.   Garnish with olive oil and […]

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Moroccan Quinoa Salad

I cannot get enough of this stuff and my family loves it, too. 1 cup quinoa ½ cup finely diced or grated carrots ½ cup dried fruit (currants, figs, dates, apricots), chopped ½ cup calamata olives, chopped ¼ cup raw almonds, chopped ¼ cup scallions sliced diagonally cut thinly 1 t cumin ½ t coriander […]

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Cool Breakfast Smoothie

Here’s my favorite morning smoothie. Since the stomach does not like to be chilled, and I don’t either especially when it’s chilly out, I add hot water to make a room-temp or cool smoothie. About 1/2 cup each blueberries, mango, pineapple – fresh or frozen 1-2 cups boiling water 1 T unsweetened dried coconut 1-2 […]

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CLEAN: The Revolutionary Program to Restore the Body’s Natural Ability to Heal Itself

A great resource for cleansing is Dr. Alejandro Junger’s book,  Clean: The Revolutionary Program to Restore the Body’s Natural Ability to Heal Itself. His book is quite readable and interesting. The three week cleanse

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CLEANSING TIPS and EXTRAS

Take extra good care of yourself while cleansing. Get plenty of sleep at night and take a rest during the day, too. Exercise, gently and regularly. Meditate daily, even if only for 5 minutes. Bodywork. Schedule at least once session a week of massage, acupuncture,

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HOW TO CLEANSE

Pre-cleanse clean up: The week before the cleanse, start eliminating or reducing some foods and beverages to make the transition a little easier. For example, cut down on coffee so you will be ready to stop during the cleanse. Sugar is another one to consider limiting the week before. Prepare: Read Clean: The Revolutionary Program […]

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BENEFITS OF CLEANSING

Modern life leads to toxic build up in the body which interferes with normal physiology. Cleansing detoxifies the body and allows the body to perform at more optimal levels. Cleansing reduces inflammation in the body and shifts the pH level towards alkaline. Cleansing improves the quality of the blood and improves cardiovascular health. Common ailments […]

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the WHAT, WHEN and HOW LONG of CLEANSING

Over the winter and over the years, toxins can build up and Qi and blood can get sluggish. Cleansing can help get the Qi and blood coursing through the body. Exercise is also important. Eating lighter and hydrating can refreshen the blood. Even if we eat well and don’t smoke or drink, a gentle cleanse […]

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SPRING CLEANING

It’s that time of year again – time to clear out the cobwebs and dust bunnies in our body, mind and home!   Winter is the time for consolidating our energy by eating nurturing foods such roasted meats and root vegetables as well as getting rest and catching up on books and movies. In springtime, […]

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Marinated Beets

  Scrub 6 medium beets. Trim ends, cut into big chunks. Bring to boil in saucepan with water, simmer for 45 – 60 minutes or until done (test for softness by poking with a knife or fork).  Rinse with cool water.   Peel the outer skin off with your fingers.  Put into a bowl.   […]

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