Superfood Girl

Gratitude - The Sweet Spot

There is no better medicine than gratitude.  When I find myself in a funk, and start focusing on all of the wonderful gifts that I have been blessed with; anything I can come up with, really.  This seems to build on itself; the more I can focus on these things, the better I feel...and the more I attract an attitude of thankfulness.  Within the space of feeling thankful for many things, I find my centeredness, my peace, and joy.

Shazzie speaks: He Shou Wu!

I'm in the market for a new superfood that Shazzie speaks of in her new video series on "Superfoods".  It's a chinese herb called He Shou Wu, which I had never heard about before until seeing her video series.  Apparently it's one of the many "feel incredible" kind of superfoods on the planet at the moment...so I am pretty determined to give it a go.

The only organic supply I could find for He Shou Wu was on Ebay, and am very pleased and excited to get it...although it has been backordered, and I don't know when I will be getting it.  I am hoping it is a reliable source, and I won't have to go elsewhere.  It seems as if the seller is on top of their game, so I am being patient and just waiting and hoping.  :-)

He Shou Wu also goes by another name, Fo-Ti...this is one of the reasons I found it difficult to locate.  I think I actually had to look on Ebay under the "Fo-Ti" name rather than He Shou Wu, in order to find it.

I'll post an update on my experience with it when I get it and start using it!

Here is a link to Shazzie's "Superfoods are for real" video series (my favorite is part 2...it's a 4 part series); Scroll down to the middle of the page.

Happy Birthday to us!

Today is the birthday of both of my amazing children...and my birthday as well!  My kids are twins, so I guess it's not so surprising that they share a birthday, but it was quite a surprise when I woke up on my 28th birthday ready to give birth...now that was exciting!

Anyway, I love my family...we call ourselves October Family, because even my husband was born in October; on halloween.

So, our children are 3 today, and I am 31...nice numbers, I think!

Happy day!

Soaked/Sprouted Raw Wheatberries

Wheatberries are great, soaked or sprouted...

Within the raw food community it's not uncommon to eat soaked or sprouted grains. There are many raw-foodist who shun the use of grains, but I say it's better to go with what works for you. I personally use them. Sprouted wheatberries are great to use for a salad dressing base (blending them with the other dressing ingredients), because it acts as a great "thickener," AND it makes the salad "heavier" (hearty...more density to your salad).

Whether you are into "raw food cuisine" or not...there is nothing wrong with using soaked wheatberries if they work for you...(ie. you are not gluten intolerant).

My kids love them!

Steel cut oats are great soaked, too (steel cut oats are raw)...they are so nice as a cereal in the morning (drain excess water and mix in a small bit of celtic sea or himalayan salt) with a bit of honey or agave nectar drizzled on top; YUM!

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Thoughts on the Efficacy of Colon Hydrotherapy

I find it to be a very useful tool, within the "natural healing" paradigm.

Some may or may not agree with this being "natural" (although there have been species of birds that manage to do this type of cleansing!).

Anyway, when you take into consideration all of the yucky food most of us have put into our bodies for many years (maybe our whole life)...colon hydrotherapy is a useful cleansing tool, to help rid the body of waste (during detoxification) before the waste has a chance to be reabsorbed back into the intestinal walls...and back into the bloodstream. Thus...alleviating some (okay...A LOT) of the symptoms usually associated with cleansing and detoxification.

Now, there is a time and a place for colon hydrotherapy...I know there are some people practicing colon hydrotherapy daily...I’m not sure that this is a "balanced" way to approach good health...but who knows; Whatever works for you. This is not the way for me.

There are times when I know it’s time for me to be assisted with some colon hydrotherapy, such as when I feel sickness coming on...and "catching it" before it goes into a full-blown cold/flu. Also, if I have been overdoing starchy foods...and it’s slowing my digestive system way down (which doesn’t feel that great...emotionally, or physically), a colonic will surely help. Also, a series of colonics is a wise choice...not just using it in times of desperate need.

Although, if one is not willing to improve eating habits that necessitated the colon hydrotherapy in the first place, I’m not sure how long-lasting the effects of a series of colonics would be...I’m sure it would be better than not doing it at all, but surely best to eat lots of fresh produce too.

Oh, and by the way...the idea of a colonic might seem intimidating, but it’s really super-easy...and kind of fun, actually (if you have the smallest bit of adventurous spirit). Once you’ve experienced it at least once...it’s easy to do your own variation of colon hydrotherapy at home (although it’s not as intensive, and may be slightly less effective);

1. An enema (this is the quick and easy...great if you are in a pinch...and don’t want to spend an hour or more at the task).

2. A colema board: this is for the serious home-version of colon hydrotherapy...uses lots more water than an enema, although still not quite as intensive as having it done by a professional. This is great for people who are wanting to do lots of colonics, and don’t want to spend $50+ each time they have it done. The cost of the equipment is roughly $200, and once you have it you own it...you can give yourself as many colonics as you want at only the cost of water. Here's one, with some other cleansing products as well

Either way, it’s great to have it done professionally at least once...so you can know what it’s like, to make an informed decision, and take what you learn home with you in case you choose to do it yourself.

(colonics are ideally done as part of a "cleansing program"...there are TONS of great cleanses out there; that’s a whole other topic, though)

I think, actually if western medicine would get on the ball and start treating people with colonics instead of meds...umm...they might be (almost) out of business!

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