Be Well.
As we go speeding through life we have to remember one thing, to rest. True rest is the key to recovery of most of what ails us. Wherever your road takes you, take time to rest.
Be Well.
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As the sun sets after another sunny day in southern California, my thoughts naturally turn to a Sunrise. It is a great way to start a day. To me it is like seeing that there is fresh hope for a clean slate to start the rest of my life. And no, I am not talking about a Tequila Sunrise either, though now that I think about it....... Check out a sunrise, coming to a horizon near you... tomorrow! Be Well. Sage - White Sage - Salvia Apiana - Let me introduce you to my friend and colleague! This is the base of my current product line. My products you ask? Yes my Sage Throat Spray, Sage Air Freshener, and Sage Massage Oil. White Sage has been used and is still used in Native American medicine for basically any thing having to do with the respiratory systems (Nose, Throat, Chest..etc) as well as being used to Clear Space/Energy in ceremonies. Yes, that Sage. It is quite fragrant and I will upload pictures when their flowers bloom this spring. The Sage is wild-crafted and sustainably harvested (I pick it like a tea plant, carefully and selectively for the various characteristics that speak to me). This is a very generous plant and I enjoy sharing the bounty. Be well. You need to find your Happy Place! The place where you can be you without question or hesitation! Not just a flitting moment but a state of being. Whether it is at the ocean or in the forest or a big city, only you know where that is for you. Enough about me thinking about you, it is time for you to think about what is best for you! Here is a link to "Happy Gilmore's Happy Place". Be good to yourself, it's the only one you have! What? Georgia O'Keeffe is a true artist. Painter, Sculptor, and Photographer. I know her best from the very "flowery" paintings, but her other art is quite awesome as well. Here is a link to the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum. If you ever get a chance, you should check out her house in Santa Fe, NM. I brought this artist up for today's topic because it reminds me to keep an open mind! I think Georgia O'Keeffe I think "flowery" paintings. A very narrow aspect to a very broad artist! Below are few pictures that reminded me of a.......Georgia O'Keeffe painting. Try to keep an open mind!
Yes, I am talking about the four basic food groups! This trend started after I completed my first half-marathon. My training partner said she wanted to make breakfast after the race with all the four basic food groups to which I responded "Cool, Sugar, Fat, Caffeine, & Alcohol!" (we had bacon, eggs, pancakes, coffee, and tequila sunrises). Many years later during the introductions in my nutrition class, which quickly turned into a dietary confessional (dear father forgive me for I have eaten a doughnut last year during a moment of weakness....). People were claiming that they wished they would eat less of this and more of that... wanting to be vegetarian, vegan, raw, detoxed, or the ubiquitous "eat more healthy". I was tired of hearing people whine about the burden of having abundance of food choices by the time my turn came. When it was my turn, I said "I am an omnivore, happy to be on top of the food chain! My four basic food groups are (you guessed it) Sugar, Fat, Caffeine & Alcohol!" I received a round of applause for that. We live one of the most abundant times on this planet. I am grateful for all the choices I have. When a patient asks for advice on diet, I say eat as much real food as you can. The simpler the better. The least processed the better. The more local the better. Organic is better! Enjoy your food, enjoy your life! Eat well 90% and the other 10%..... Enjoy guilt free then get back to what is best for you!..... Food is not meant to be Dogmatic, it is meant to nourish, replenish and to be enjoyed! Here is a link to a "food" that contains all 4 of the basics....
Chocolate Bourbon Balls. The often maligned Patchouli is really quite awesome! It has many benefits that include but is not limited to.... reducing stress, is an anti-aging agent, benefits the skin, can be used in house-hold cleaning as the oil has insecticidal properties, can increase libido, and lower cholesterol! This is all according to patchouliplant.com. Where can you find a product that is accessible and easy to use? Great question! A great source for an already prepared oil blend is Lady of the Lotus Botanicals! So, be bold and give Patchouli a second chance or try again for the first time! Peace. My semi-decade round of golf with my brothers is one of the great pleasures in life. A great cup of tea is also one of my greatest pleasures. I can't always get a round in with my brothers but I can always get a rounded tea spoon of my favorite teas from Lady of the Lotus Botanicals! Okay, that was a stretch. I love my coffee but nothing beats a great cup of tea. My favorites are Sage Advice or Heart's Content. By clicking on any of the pictures of tea below, you will be transported to the page that describes the wonderful organic blends available! Whether you are Teeing Up or taking time to sip some Tea, remember to relax, breathe and enjoy the moment! As we continue our New Year celebration, remember to jump in with both feet into whatever you have resolved to do for the New Year. It really that time to go Go Big or Go Home! I say GO BIG, and when you finally make it home, remember to buy my Sage Herbal Products. |
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