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MY HEALING JOURNEY – PART THREE

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On October 30, 2015

In Energy Healing, Homeopathy

PART THREE – MY PASSION FOR EMPOWERING OTHERS

During this time a passion for helping other mothers and their children began to grow inside of me. I saw so many mothers running their children to the doctor continually for repeated rounds of anti-biotics and other suppressive medications and surgeries (ear tubes, tonsils removed, etc.). I began teaching my friends basic homeopathy and how to take care of their own children effectively. I discovered I had a natural gift for teaching and I was able to help many.

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PARSNIP AND LEMONGRASS SOUP

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On February 13, 2015

In Recipes

Parsnips are a fantastic vegetable because of their natural sweetness when cooked.  Add  lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and ginger and you have the perfect balance of flavors!

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TASTE OF FALL SOUP

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On November 21, 2014

In Recipes

On a cold Fall day nothing warms me up like a nice warm bowl of soup! Here is one of my favorite soup recipes. 

Ingredients:

  •  1/2 Spanish onion (chopped)
  • 1 small garlic clove (chopped finely)
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 large organic sweet potato, peeled and diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 medium organic butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed (about 2 1/2 cups)
  • 3 organic carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 4-5 cups vegetable stock or chicken stock (add 2 cups coconut milk/cream if you prefer a creamier soup in place of 2 cups stock)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder

Instructions:

  1. Sauté the onion, garlic, and spices in olive oil until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add all ingredients to a slow cooker, and secure the lid.
  3. Turn it on low, and leave for 6 hours.
  4. Use an immersion blender to make a smoother texture.
  5. Garnish with chopped parsley or scallions.

Enjoy!

Jenice 

ELDERBERRY JELLO – NOTHING TO “SNEEZE” AT

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On October 20, 2014

In Recipes

 As we head into the cold and flu season, elderberries can be used to help fortify your immune system and fend off illnesses. How about adding elderberries into your cooking?

Ingredients

Directions

Sprinkle gelatin over cold juice in a large bowl.

Let stand for one minute.

Add hot juice and stir until gelatin completely dissolves (about 5 minutes).

Pour into a 13x9x2-inch glass pan.

Refrigerate until firm (about 3 hours).

Enjoy!

Jenna

SCRUMPTIOUS GLUTEN-FREE APPLE WALNUT CAKE

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On June 5, 2014

In Recipes

Craving bread, but not the gluten? Try this fragrant, high-protein apple and walnut cake. It’s gluten-free and delicious!

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups ground almonds
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp aluminum free baking powder
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup unsweetened organic apple sauce
  • 1/2 cup walnut oil (or use coconut oil)
  • Coconut oil for greasing the loaf pan
  • 1/4 cup of coconut milk

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 325F. Coat a 9×5 loaf pan liberally with coconut oil.

Combine 2 cups ground almonds, 1 cup chopped walnuts, 2 tbsp ground flaxseed, 1 tbsp cinnamon, 2 tsp aluminum free baking powder and ½ tsp salt in a bowl and mix.

In another bowl, combine 2 eggs, 1 cup unsweetened organic apple sauce, 1/2 cup walnut oil (or use coconut oil) and 1/4 cup of coconut milk. Pour the mixture into the dry ingredients and stir. If the mixture is very stiff, add 1 to 2 tbsp more of coconut milk.

Press the dough into the pan and bake for about 45 minutes. Check the cake by poking it with a toothpick. If the toothpick comes out clean, it is done.

Leave to cool for 20 minutes, then turn out. Slice and serve.

Enjoy!

Jenna

HOMEMADE PALEO ALMOND GRANOLA

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On May 27, 2014

In Recipes

It’s really hard to find a granola without oats. Even granola that says it’s made with gluten-free oats is questionable. In addition, most granolas are very high in sugar. Therefore, I have put together a recipe with no added sugar that is made with all natural and paleo ingredients.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons almonds (soaked*)

2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds (soaked*)

1 tablespoon chia seeds

1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

Handful of dried, fresh, or frozen organic blueberries (or other fruit of your choice)

Sprinkle of Vietnamese cinnamon

Pinch of Celtic salt

Add Ons:

Unsweetened coconut milk or almond milk

*Soaking Tips and Instructions:

Soak nuts and seeds:
1. To remove or reduce phytic acid.
2. To remove or reduce tannins.
3. To neutralize the enzyme inhibitors.
4. To encourage the production of beneficial enzymes.
5. To increase the amounts of vitamins, especially B vitamins.
6. To break down gluten and make digestion easier.
7. To make the proteins more readily available for absorption.
8. To prevent mineral deficiencies and bone loss.
9. To help neutralize toxins in the colon and keep the colon clean.
10. To prevent many health diseases and conditions.

Soak your nuts and seeds in water, salt water, or a warm water mixture with something acidic like apple cider vinegar or lemon juice. Within 7 to 24 hours the enzyme inhibitors are neutralized and the anti-nutrients are broken down regardless of the method you choose. Don’t forget to rinse the nuts and seeds with filtered water before storing, drying, or eating them.

If you choose to eat the nuts or seeds wet, make little batches and store them in the refrigerator. Or, you can dry the nuts and seeds in a dehydrator or oven on the lowest possible setting for 24 – 48 hours to remove all moisture.

Instructions:

Take 1 tablespoon of the pumpkin seeds and your almonds and pulse in the food processor a few times on low-speed until it reaches the consistency you like.

Put the mixture from the food processor into a bowl.

Add chia seeds, coconut flakes, blueberries, salt, and cinnamon.

Add the milk of your choosing and enjoy!

Blessings,

Jenna

COMFORT FOOD – GF/CF CHICKEN POT PIE

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On May 9, 2014

In Recipes

Are you looking for a gluten-free, casein free, comfort food recipe? How about chicken pot pie?  Creamy gravy…a golden, crisp crust…tender, flavorful vegetables. Yum,  it just doesn’t get much better than chicken pot pie! And just because it is gluten and casein free doesn’t mean it’s not as delicious or as good as mom used to make.

Ingredients

1 lb organic chicken breasts (shredded or cut into bite sized pieces)

1 carrot, peeled and diced

1 yellow onion, peeled and diced

4 cups chopped kale or collard greens (stems removed)

1 large celery stalk, diced

½ cup chopped broccoli

4 tablespoons coconut oil

3 cups chicken stock (if not homemade, check ingredients of stock to make sure it is GF/CF)

1 tablespoon parsley

1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped

2 tablespoons arrowroot powder

3 tablespoons water or cooked liquid from pot

Salt and Pepper to taste

Crust

1 cup almond flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon celtic salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

3 eggs

½ cup coconut oil (or butter if you do not have issues with casein)

Directions

Preheat oven to 400F.

In a large pot with a lid, heat 2 tablespoons coconut oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is heated, add the chicken breasts. Brown the chicken, 8 to 10 minutes per side (until it is no longer pink in center). Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.

Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and vegetables to your pot. Stir the vegetables around until the onions start to turn translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the chicken stock and bring the liquid to a simmer. Simmer vegetables for 5 minutes.

Shred the chicken and add it to the pot.

In a small bowl whisk together the arrowroot powder with 3 tablespoons of water or 3 tablespoons liquid from the pot. When the arrowroot is mixed well (no clumps), add the mixture to the pot.

Stir the vegetable mixture until the broth thickens.

Remove from the heat and transfer to a Pyrex of Stoneware baking dish.

Crust Topping

Soften coconut oil (or butter if recipe does not need to be casein free) and add it to your mixer bowl with the almond flour, salt and baking powder.

Mix together until all the ingredients are evenly combined. (I use my BlendTec Blender for this; you can also just stir with a fork if you do not have a mixer).

Add the eggs and mix well.

If you make this ahead of time, keep refrigerated until ready to bake.

Top your veggie mixture with the dough.

Bake at 400 F for 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

Enjoy!

Jenna

Energetic Healing

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On April 25, 2014

In Energy Healing

We are Energetic Beings. We are made of energy … in fact everything in the world is made of energy – molecules, bacteria, food and drink, supplements, medications … even emotions and thoughts have a frequency or energy signature. Each cell in your body pulses electrically, and the body itself emanates electromagnetic fields.

Eastern medicine has known this for centuries. This is a foundational principle of homeopathy as well. Over two hundred years ago, Samuel Hahnemann, German physician and founding father of homeopathy, taught that all disease is caused by energetic imbalances. Finally, science is catching up and is able to prove this with new science.

Work in this area has revealed that the energy frequency of a healthy cell has a different frequency from an unhealthy cell. Every problem, thought, and emotion has its own unique frequency. Bruce Lipton, Ph.D, former professor and cellular biologist at Stanford University, discovered that the most efficient way to heal any problem, whether it is physical, emotional, or systemic, is through changing its frequency by using energy treatments. Dr. Lipton has proven that our perceptions and beliefs shape and change our DNA.

People who are not healing (or not living an optimal life) hold a belief at the cellular level that the world is a dangerous place. Thus, most of their energy (this can be conscious or unconscious) is spent in self-protection and is not available for living at a high level. Various tools such as homeopathy, energy medicine, meditation, yoga, aromatherapy, sound and color therapy, among others, all increase vibration. Intentionally raising our personal vibration or frequency can have a profound on our life, other around us and in the world.

 

 

 

ALMOND MEAL CRANBERRY PANCAKES

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On April 23, 2014

In Recipes

Ingredients

2 cups almond meal (or 1 ¾ cups almond flour and ¼ cup Millet flour)

½ c finely shredded unsweetened coconut

3 eggs

1 cup Native Forest coconut milk

2 T. coconut oil

1 apple, peeled and grated

¼ tsp fine Celtic or Himalayan salt

½ to 1 cup fresh or frozen organic cranberries (or other berries of choice)

Directions

  1. Add all ingredients (except cranberries) to blender and mix well
  2. Stir in ½ of cranberries
  3. Scoop 2 tablespoons of batter onto a medium griddle greased with coconut oil. Cover pancakes while cooking to help them cook evenly all the way through. Make sure the pancakes are browned well before flipping.

Toppings

  • Syrup – I love maple syrup, however, I do try to limit sugar for myself and my family. I mix warmed coconut oil or cool/room temperature organic flaxseed oil with a small amount (about 1 tsp) maple syrup and pour over pancakes. This tastes sweet like syrup without all the sugar, but with the added benefits of the healthy oil.
  • Blueberries
  • Walnuts
  • Poached egg
  • Sliced avocado and a small dollop of pesto
  • Sliced avocado with dollop of lemon dill mayo
  • Dairy free yogurt and berries–unsweetened coconut or almond milk yogurt topped with raspberries is my current favorite

Adapted from Everyday Paleo by Sara Fragoso

Enjoy!

Jenna

ORGANIC SULFUR – WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT FOR YOUR OVERALL HEALTH?

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On April 16, 2014

In Building a Healthy Foundation, Supplements

Historically, the foods we ate had ample sulfur. However, since the industrialization of our food supply, our soils have been depleted of sulfur. Even organically grown foods will no longer provide our bodies with adequate levels of this mineral.

As an essential mineral, sulfur is needed for many functions in the body and to maintain optimal health.  Sulfur helps us detoxify and regenerate new tissue. It enables the transport of oxygen across cell membranes. Sulfur is also a precursor for the utilization of amino acids, the body’s building blocks. Without a constant supply of sulfur (it is not stored by the body, but is passed every 10-12 hours) we are, in effect, dying each day of cellular degeneration. This makes us much more susceptible to damage of toxins and environmental pollutants that seem to be everywhere in this modern world.

Organic sulfur assists the body in the following ways:

  • Jumpstarts the body’s detoxification (methylation) process; enables efficient detoxification of heavy metals and other environmental toxins
  • Improves oxygen levels in all the cells
  • Improves the utilization of amino acids in the body
  • Helps the body rid itself of excess oxalates
  • Ensures proper levels of enzymes (especially pancreatic)
  • Assists the body with making the hormone CCK, which leads to the release of oxytocin (a hormone that reduces stress and facilitates bonding, often lacking in people with autism)
  • Enables cellular regeneration and healing–even after years of being scarred or damaged
  • Improves cell membrane integrity, allowing cells to better absorb nutrients
  • Assists the body’s ability to rebalance and eliminate unhealthy pathogens (such as fungus and virus) since they cannot thrive in a high oxygen environment; improves a leaky gut
  • Helps production of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, GABA, melatonin, dopamine, etc.
  • Improves production of glutathione, methionine, cysteine, taurine, etc.
  • Plays an important role in protecting the body from oxidative damage and radiation damage due to sun exposure and radiation treatments for cancer
  • Has the potential to help prevent and even assist in reversing neurological injuries such as Alzheimer’s disease
  • Improves the look of hair, skin, and nails because they consist of a tough protein composed in significant part of sulfur called keratin

Since 1999, ongoing studies have been conducted, taking feedback from organic sulfur consumers. Study participants have reported amazing benefits with the consistent use of organic sulfur. Here are a few:

  • Arthritis: Participants report much less pain and increased mobility, straightening of finger joints, resolution of internal scars tissue around joints.
  • Skin conditions: Reports of improved acne, psoriasis, rosacea, toenail fungus, burns, liver spots, and disorders associated with Lupus.
  • Diabetes: Sulfur deficiency interferes with glucose metabolism; organic sulfur is helpful because it is necessary in the production of insulin and other sulfur-based amino acids needed for the metabolism of carbohydrates.
  • ADD, ADHD, autism, hyperactivity, and depression are greatly relieved since organic sulfur acts as a mood elevator or stabilizer and helps the nervous system relax.
  • Gastrointestinal disorders: Reports of decreased and/or eliminated symptoms of acid indigestion, GERD, irritable bowel syndrome, leaky gut, and chronic constipation.
  • Cardiovascular: Participants have reported reduction of scar tissue, healing of high blood pressure, and the breakdown of calcium plaque in arteries.
  • Respiratory: Participants report resolution of lung symptoms such as allergies, asthma and emphysema.
  • Glaucoma: Participants report relief of intraocular pressure and cellular regeneration of the “drainage” system at the inner base of the iris.
  • Liver regeneration: one participant who had suffered with Hepatitis C for 25 years reported complete liver regeneration from taking 2 tablespoons organic sulfur twice daily for 15 months.
  • Hair: Participants have reported a return from gray/white hair to their natural color; others have reported a reversal of hair loss.
  • Teeth and gums: Participants report renewed health in teeth and gums. When used as an additive to toothpaste, organic sulfur appears to eliminate plaque build-up on teeth, regenerate gums and tighten loose teeth.
  • Headaches and migraines have been alleviated over time.
  • Osteoporosis has been reported to respond well to the ongoing use of organic sulfur.

It is important to note that organic sulfur does not treat the specific diseases listed in this post. Instead, it allows for renewed and revitalized cellular oxygenation. It opens the door to cellular energy and provides a smooth pathway for cellular regeneration. This helps the body increase its vitality so it can do what it was designed to do by our Creator: to strengthen itself to release toxins, to drain away cellular debris, to regenerate new cells, and to heal.

Some people worry about having an allergic reaction or sensitivity to sulfur. Allergy to sulfur is not possible as it is an integral element of our body. In fact, approximately 0.25 percent of our total body weight is sulfur. Often, when a person is sensitive to sulfur (becomes irritated and itchy on sulfur containing products like MSM or Epsom Salt Baths) s/he is actually reacting to the synthetic ingredients mixed with the sulfur.

A very small number of individuals experience detoxification symptoms (headache, flu-like symptoms, etc.) when they first begin taking sulfur. It is best to start slowly at the proper amount for each individual. Muscle testing or applied kinesiology for the proper starting dose is very helpful. The homeopathic remedy Sulfur or another specific remedy indicated by the individual’s symptoms is also a way to introduce sulfur with minimal detoxification symptoms.  

A Better Way Organic Sulfur has benefited the health of my clients and allowed for more efficient healing. Here is what makes it different from other sulfur products on the market:

  • It has no fillers preservatives or anti-caking additives – the Organic Sulfur study has demonstrated that the variety of fillers found in the other retail MSM products have resulted in significantly decreased healing effects
  • No added silica – Silica which is also added to MSM products has been reported to block the body’s energy and makes the sulfur less efficient
  • Not processed
  • 100% biologically available to the body
  • 99.4%-99.6% pure range and is offered in its naturally occurring large flake form.

It is important to note that A Better Way Organic Sulfur must be ingested with non-chlorinated water. Chlorinated water will render the sulfur much less effective.

I am grateful for the benefits I receive from the use of Organic Sulfur. Consider trying it for yourself.

Blessings!

Jenice

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