tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91447802012-02-09T12:51:35.518-05:00Professional health writer Chet Day shares tips, recipes, thoughts, and commentary that'll help you start taking responsibility for your own health. Featuring natural health tips, healthy recipes, and a whole lot more.Chet Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13695679724485771502noreply@blogger.comBlogger2261100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144780.post-31874161675394661642010-11-10T17:08:00.001-05:002010-11-10T17:10:02.767-05:00

I have some terrific free “how to meditate” videos for you today. But first, think back to the last time you had a really great day — a day when you felt content, relaxed, and energetic, and everything went the way it should. Well, today I’m pointing you to two free guided videos that teach you how to make every day feel like a great day. These training videos feature two recognized authorities

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This weight loss tip may come as a big surprise, but if you want to shed some pounds, you need to...Snack between meals!Whoa, what a great idea, eh?You see, the human body wasn't designed to eat three meals a day, scheduled at the same time each day, the way most of us do.Indeed, our bodies are always working, churning away and burning energy whether awake or asleep.So instead of consuming your

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Here's a quick headache relief tip that I received several years ago from a reader of one of my newsletters:Chet, for a whopper of a headache I get relief by heating a wet wash cloth in the microwave until hot, then placing it on top of my head, lying down, and relaxing.The moist heat must increase the blood circulation to the head -- maybe that's why this works so well?Well, the next time your

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I haven't shared a cookie recipe in quite some time, so let's make up for that lapse right now, shall we?Here's a terrific little recipe for...VICKI'S CHOCOLATE PECAN FINGERSThis recipe calls for apples rather than fat to keep the recipe moist. The sugar can also be substituted with a favorite alternative for those with diabetes. Try with other nuts such as hazelnuts or add dried fruit such as

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If you're having trouble sleeping, I have a tip for you: start using your feet.Say what?Look, anyone who knows squat about natural health knows daily exercise is a sensible thing to do.Well, medical science recently confirmed what us health nuts have known forever: older and middle-age people reported sleeping better when they added regular exercise to their days.These aging baby boomers fell

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It's been quite a few years since one of the readers of our free Amazing Cookies newsletter sent in the recipe I'm going to share with you today.But even though a lot of water has flowed under the bridge since I first tried this recipe, it's as good as ever.Try it and see if you don't agree! :)Bielka's Refrigerated Spice Cookies1/4 cup honey1/2 cup butter1/2 cup light molasses2 cup unbleached

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Today I'd like to share five tips for having healthy hair from my good friend Karen Van Cleef, whose head holds some of the healthiest hair I've ever seen.Karen's not only a hair expert.She also developed a natural dental health product that has saved me thousands on dental bills over the years.And now for our five tips for having healthy hair:To Make Your Hair Shine...Always rinse your hair with

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On occasion, I like to indulge myself with a recipe that I wouldn't consider optimal in terms of health.Today I'm going to share such a recipe with you, one for...Cream of Green Chile Soup2 corn tortillas, 1 yellow and 1 blue if possible1 12-oz tub Bueno green chiles, mild, hot, or x-hot1/2 stick butter2 cups chopped onion1 garlic clove, peeled and minced1/2 tsp dried oregano, crumbled2 bay

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Today you're going to learn how to significantly reduce your stress any time you want to by recalling a simple but wonderfully wise Chinese proverb...Flowing water never goes bad.Starting right now, when your life gets crazy and your stress level starts to go through the ceiling, stop for a moment and take a few deep breaths...... and become flowing water.Take a break right now and do this.Pause

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Let's do something a big different today and turn to Winnie the Pooh, who once observed...Sometimes, if you stand on the bottom rail of a bridge and lean over to watch the river slipping slowly away beneath you, you suddenly know everything there is to be known.Right now, take three or four long, slow, deep breaths, focus on the pauses between breaths, and feel your consciousness shift.Visualize

Chet Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13695679724485771502noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144780.post-63366549167403924272009-07-27T09:32:00.002-04:002009-07-27T09:37:28.394-04:00

Monday's are kind of grim sometimes, so I thought I'd lighten this particular one up a bit by sharing a healthy and tasty cookie recipe...Ida's Oatmeal Spice Cookies1 cup water2 cups raisins4 Tbs favorite sweetener1/2 cup butter1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp allspice1/2 tsp cinnamon1/8 tsp nutmeg2 1/2 cups oatmeal1/2 cup chopped nuts1 tsp baking sodaBoil 1 cup water and 2 cups raisins. Cool for 5 minutes.

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Today I'd like to share one of my favorite fire meditations with you.If you've not yet taken up the practice of meditation, I urge you to do so because it has so many documented health benefits, with new benefits being discovered on a regular basis.Without further preamble, for a great fire meditation, we turn to the late Zen master Shunryu Suzuki, who tells us...When you do something, you should

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I have an excellent (and less expensive) alternative today for those of you who buy individual packets of flavored oatmeal.Peanut Butter Oatmeal1/2 cup instant or regular oatmeal1/3 cup hot water1 or 2 Tbs chunky peanut butter or favorite nut butter1 banana, sliced1/4 cup raisinsCinnamon2 Tbs maple syrupCook the oatmeal by pouring the water into it and mixing until smooth. Add maple syrup and

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Today I'm going to share a recipe for some healthy cookies made with quinoa, a little-known grain that's healthier than wheat... by a long shot.Coconut Raisin Quinoa Cookies2 cups quinoa flakes (like oatmeal), found in health food stores1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut1/2 cup raisins4 Tbs unsalted butter, softened2 eggs3 Tbs water2 Tbs vanilla flavoring1/4 tsp cinnamon1/8 tsp pumpkin pie spice1

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I have this strange -- some would say -- habit of collecting coleslaw recipes, especially healthy ones that are a bit out of the ordinary in terms of palate pleasing.Well, today, I'd like to share a healthy coleslaw recipe for all you garlic lovers out there.It's called...Fred T's Garlic Coleslaw1 small head cabbage2 cloves fresh garlic1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream1/4 cup rice vinegar1/2 tsp

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Hey, a short entry today to plug my relatively new website where I'm blogging on a regular basis about getting older and all the trappings that come with it.I named the site cleverly...AgingBoomersBlog.comOkay, so that's not so clever. But it was an available domain name that more-or-less reflected what it was going to be about.Anyway, if you're an aging boomer, surf on over and bookmark my new

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At age 61, I haven't had a pregnant wife in many, many years, I'm happy to report, so I haven't had to deal with any morning sickness, either.With that said, during my one and only wife's pregnancies with our two boys, we were fortunate because she had very limited nausea both times.From corresponding with a lot of people over the years, however, I know that our experience wasn't the norm and

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If you're like most people, you've been misinformed about eggs and cholesterol for years and years.Let me put this frankly... I believe chicken eggs may well be nature's most perfect animal food.In today's blog entry, I'll point you to some interesting findings about the much-maligned egg.Interestingly enough, mainstream medical authorities as well as many natural health gurus seem to be terribly

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It's Sunday in North Carolina as I write these words.It's hot, it's humid, and summer has arrived here on the Piedmont.Summer, of course, is always a good time for healthy recipes, so today I'm going to share with you one of my favorites for...Awesome Apricot Squares1 1/2 cups chopped dried apricots2 cups water1/4 cup raw honey1 1/2 cups oat flakes1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour1/2 cup chopped

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Today to learn how to be happy, we're turning to Rabindranath Tagore, a Bengali poet, visual artist, playwright, novelist, educationist, social reformer, nationalist, business-manager and composer who tells us:You can't cross the sea merely bystanding and staring at the water.Now, that's a good one, isn't it?You know, in life, you won't find happiness or peace of mind by standing around feeling

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Today I'd like to share three natural sunburn remedies.First, we have an old standby... apple cider vinegar.To use this method, load up a spray bottle with unpasteurized apple cider vinegar (never use white vinegar) and keep it handy during the sunny months.When your or someone in your family catches too many rays, spray apple cider vinegar on the hot, red skin, and leave it on until it dries.

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Here's an ingrown toenail tip from a reader of one of our free newsletters:My spouse used to get ingrown toenails. We avoided a doctor visit on the most recent one by having him soak his foot in hot water, then put a lot of tea tree oil on it and bandaged it. Within 3 days the skin and nail had softened enough to allow the nail to come out, and the tea tree prevented infection. -MKJWe have

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by Chet DayI first published this fantastic recipe for healthy breakfast cookies from Vicki F. many years ago in my free Amazing Cookies newsletter.I made a slight modification and replaced the 1/3 cup olive oil she uses with 1/3 cup coconut oil since my taste buds prefer coconut to olive.If everyone in your family is in such a hurry most morning that breakfast is getting skipped, try these

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by Chet DayI'm going to share several quick hand washing tips you should keep in mind because following them will help you avoid getting sick, in weather fair or fowl.There tips from directly from an interesting new article on hand washing by Josh Day.Wash your hands quick but thoroughly. Forget the antibacterial soap that makes crazy claims -- simple bar soap and hot water will do just fine.Wash

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by Chet DayThis'll be short and to the point.Because of the current scare going on related to the Mexican Swine Flu outbreak, I spent a good part of this past weekend updating the description and PDF of my popular collection of 37 natural cold and flu remedies.If you're concerned about the potential of this new swine flu turning into the long-predicted flu pandemic, you'll want to have access to

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by Josh DayFor a week I've had a massive, painful cold sore above my right canine.Interestingly enough, a reader wrote in with this tip:"Yes, I discovered lysine about 25 years ago. I had a terrible attack and was in pain for 8 months. I could not swallow food. The doctor said there was nothing he could do. After all these years I do not get attacks. If a feel a little sensation I will take

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by Chet DayI was rummaging through archives of old Health & Beyond Weekly newsletters recently and ran into some nice little tips I'm going to share in coming entries here in the Natural Health Circus blog.Today we have a simple tip for helping acne problems from Suzanne M:Although I personally have never had an acne problem, I have nephews who were constantly "zitting out."I recommended that

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by Chet DayThis beautiful Saturday I'd like to share a wonderful recipe for salsa that I received several years ago from Priss Lindsey, a reader of my free vegetarian recipes newsletter.When she emailed me the recipe, Priss wrote, "Chet, after 40 years of perfecting salsa, this is the best!"Whoa, that's high praise indeed.If you like salsa, you're going to love today's recipe...New Mexico

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by Chet DayI have a great memory improvement tip this morning for those of you who, like me, are starting to wander into their golden years with less than a stellar recollection system.Here's the story...The other night my wife and I were having a little pillow talk about the past, recalling people we'd known and enjoyed during our more than 35 years together.I started talking about one of the

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by Josh DayAccording to a recent study, a bacon sandwich may actually help "cure" a hangover.Elin Roberts, of Newcastle University's Centre for Life said: "Food doesn't soak up the alcohol but it does increase your metabolism helping you deal with the after-effects of over indulgence. So food will often help you feel better. "Bread is high in carbohydrates and bacon is full of protein,

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by Josh DayToday I'd like to share my homemade vanilla recipe.1 pint of quality vodka6-8 vanilla bean stalksRemove 1 or 2 shots of vodka. Slice open each vanilla stalk lengthwise, exposing beans. Put stalks in vodka. Seal and let sit in a dark, dry place for two months.And here's another vanilla recipe sent in by a reader:"Hi, Chet. I've been making my own vanilla for more than ten years. I

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by Josh DayI've been making red beans and rice for five years now. But I never felt I'd gotten it right until now. There was always something missing, a flavor not right. As it turns out, I needed to remove one key ingredient -- actually, a couple ingredients -- and include a new flavor.This recipe started out as an Emeril recipe. I've modified it a lot over the years, attempting to recreate the

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Here's a simple and tasty recipe for...Vegetarian Ziti1 box ziti or small shell pasta, cooked and drained1 jar marinara sauce1 small can black olives, drained1 small onion, diced1 green pepper, dicedSeveral white mushrooms, diced1 Tbs olive oilShredded Mozzerella cheese to tasteHeat olive oil in skillet. Add pepper and onion. When onion becomes translucent, add olives and mushrooms. Mix marinara

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You don't have to sacrifice fun restaurant trips because you're on a diet or you're leading a healthier lifestyle by eliminating processed foods. Aside from fast food chains, restaurants often employ fresh and healthy ingredients in their cooking, and when you add a little compromise and moderation, there's no reason you can't enjoy eating out.Here are some tips to help you maintain your healthy

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Everybody likes soft skin, except maybe for Godzilla and some of his amphibian kin, so I thought today I'd share with you a little home-made recipe for a milk bath concoction that sounded pretty cool.I found this recipe in an old health magazine we had laying around here at CasaDay.Enjoy...Skin-Softening Milk BathCasey Kellar, author of Natural Beauty and Bath Book (Lark Books, 1997), says the

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Yep, you read that title correctly; fried rice can be a healthy food choice.It's all in the way it's prepared and what you add to the rice.I've been trying to make quality fried rice for years. I always seem to fall short with my endeavors, sometimes close to the culinary bar I've set for myself in my head, sometimes far from it.Yesterday evening I attempted my first batch of Thai basil and

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It's a rainy Sunday afternoon here in rural North Carolina as I write these words, and I thought I'd take a few minutes before knocking off for the day to share one of my favorite snack recipes.If you like apples and/or oatmeal cookies, you're going to jump on this recipe like white on rice!Awesome Apple-Nut Bars1 1/2 cup quick rolled oats3/4 cup dates, chopped1 tsp grated orange peel1/2 tsp

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Not exactly kosher or particularly healthy, but this recipe sure tastes good.If you enjoyed Josh's last video, you're sure to like this one.Chet

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Hey, good news today.My son Josh uploaded his first crockpot recipe video to YouTube.To save you a little surfing time, I've embedded the video below.Now, that's fun, eh?Chet "Crockpot Recipes" DayEditor, The Natural Health Circushttp://chetday.com/blogP.S. Be sure to bookmark Josh's CrockPot Recipe blog. He adds a favorite recipe at least once a week.

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Well, this beautiful Monday morning here in North Carolina I'd like to share two diet tips with you:Never eat standing up. One of the easiest ways to sabotage your diet is to 'eat without thinking'. Treat eating with the respect that it deserves. Fix yourself a plate. Sit down and eat properly. You'll be less likely to just pop food into your mouth without paying attention.Spread your meals out.

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Hey, I'm happy to report today that our latest website and free newsletter is now online athttp://selfimprovement101.comOn SelfImprovement101.com, you'll find dozens of thought-provoking articles and products you can use to build a happy, peaceful, and productive life.While you're at the site's home page, be sure to sign up for a free subscription to our NewSelf Growth Tips newsletter.As a

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Today I'd like to share an excellent technique you can use to refocus your thoughts any time you want to.In these crazy days of economic bailouts for the rich and powerful while the rest of us struggle to keep our heads above water, being able to change negative thoughts to positive thoughts is an important skill to have.Well, in today's blog entry, I'm going to show you precisely how to develop

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Review by Josh DayReading Tom Venuto's book caused me to come to a self-realization.In high school I lettered in three varsity sports one year. I ran cross country every year in the fall and we'd often run three to five miles a day with the occasional sprint training and running over rugged terrain. We had a meet at least once a week at various schools, parks, or trails.My freshman year of

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Today I'd like to share a compassion meditation from my EarthRain meditation newsletter:We start with a wonderful insight from Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh, who observes...When you are guided by compassion and loving kindness, you are able to look deeply into the heart of reality and see the truth.We'll work with this insight in today's compassion

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My God, the Thanksgiving and Christmas craziness in this country is cranking up again.I don't know about you, but during this time of the year I often wish I lived alone in a cave in the mountains of Siberia or something.Does Siberia have mountains?Hell, I don't know.But that doesn't matter anyway.What does matter is the new stuff we have for you on our website.We have two articles this week that

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This beautiful Monday morning I want to share an extract from a comprehensive self-improvement book that I've found useful in my life.In this extract, you'll learn how to talk to yourself to improve your health.Whoa!The book's title is Five Steps to Personal Power and was written by a psychologist named Patrick Ryan.Here's what Dr. Ryan has to say about self talk...Even though there are

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With my 61st birthday not too far around the corner, I find that lately I've been giving some thought to doing what I can to make sure I clock out of this life the way I want to clock out and not how somebody in a white coat thinks I should go.I know I'm in a minority, but I've believed since I was like six years old that each of us has the natural right to choose how and when we die.I've never

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It's Saturday, two days before the official start of Fall.I'm running out of writing steam at the moment, so I'll keep today's blog recipe short and sweet.Chet's Simple Snack Cookies2 cups rolled oats1 cup raisins (soak overnight)1 cup chopped raw cashews (or other nuts)Raw organic honeyCombine the first three ingredients and then add honey until you have a consistency that you like.You can

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It's Saturday afternoon as I write these words, and my fingers are sticking to the keyboard because I just finished eating a deliriously good and healthy snack, what I call...Chet's Raw Honey Cashew Treat1 handful of raw cashews1 jar of raw honeyOpen jar of of honey. Take one large raw cashew in hand and dip into honey. Let excess honey drain into jar. Insert honey-dipped nut in mouth and chew

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Today I want to share three easy headache relief methods I've learned over the years:Let's start with this headache relief technique from Leslie N, who writes...Whenever I get a headache, the first thing I do is wonder if I have been getting enough water. I'm terrible about that, and find if I get a little dehydrated it causes headaches, so my simple natural remedy is to drink water![Chet's Note:

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First, a little history lesson for those of you who've never heard of Muesli, which is pronounced properly as 'mju:zli.Oh, that was a big help, wasn't it?Anyway, natural health physician Maximilian Bircher-Benner created Muesli for patients in his Swiss healing clinic around 1900.A major part of Bircher-Benner's therapy involved the use of a diet featuring plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables.

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If you're anything like me, you love cold watermelon, especially after mowing the lawn or jogging for a half hour.Unfortunately, watermelon is most nutritious at room temperature.No kidding.You see, watermelon ripens and continues to build up healthy antioxidants after it's picked.And cold temperatures put an end to that process.So keep your watermelon on the kitchen counter until you're ready

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Today I'd like to share a recipe from Sheryl, one of my newsletter subscribers, who learned it from a friend.This excellent recipe for a healthy raw cookie was first published in February of 2005 in my Amazing Cookies newsletter, so it's a classic:Apricot Pecan Cookies2 1/2 cups chopped dried apricots4 cups muesli2 cups coarsely chopped raw pecans3/4 cup honey1 Tbs vanilla1 3/4 cup raw organic

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Hurray, science is gradually catching up with what Natural Health Circus readers have known for a long time -- that the lowly celery is in actuality a superfood.Researchers, you see, are learning in on-going studies that celery generates luteolin and diosmin, two important compounds that help fight degenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's.Luteolin and diosmin appear to block inflammation that

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The following tips on how to be happy are so simple-minded, you may be tempted to not try them.That would be a major mistake because these techniques were scientifically documented and verified by a British "happiness team" that included psychologist Dr Richard Stevens, psychotherapist Brett Kahr, work place specialists Jessica Pryce-Jones and Philippa Chapman, social entrepreneur Andrew Mawson

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Cabbage isn't exactly the most glamorous or romantic of vegetables, but it is one of the healthier, and you should be eating the stuff on a regular basis.If you want a healthy crockpot recipe with cabbage, try this one...Pritiken's Potato Stuffed Cabbage1 head cabbage5 lb potatoes -- peeled2 onions1/2 cup rice, raw1 tsp dill, dried1/4 tsp black pepper -- ground2 egg whites1 can tomatoes (28 oz)1

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Most health authorities agree that consuming a high-fiber diet helps keep the colon free from disease.The reason for that is obvious -- like a broom, fiber cleans the intestines while helping to prevent constipation.Well, in addition to fiber, I bet you didn't know that having a little olive oil each day may also help keep your colon healthy by lowering your risk of colon cancer.Olive oil

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I haven't shared a calming meditation with you in quite a while, so this Sunday morning let's turn to a Chinese proverb...Outside noisy, inside empty.For the next seven days (or more if you like), focus on the difference between the noise in the world and the empty quiet place behind your mind.To become aware of your quiet place, take a long, slow, deep breath, focus on the pause between breaths,

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This beautiful Monday morning I have a healthy snack bar recipe for you that's better than fresh waffles!Waffle Stompers Snack Bars2 cups whole wheat pastry flour2 cups old fashioned oats2 cups crispy rice cereal1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp cream of tartar1/2 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp nutmeg1 cup honey3/4 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed1 tsp vanillaFilling:1 1/2 cups chopped pitted

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Let's start this first Monday in March with a short and natural remedy for jaw pain, shall we?According to dentist David Lerner, "People with TMD often think it's natural to clench their teeth all the time."Well, that's just plain not the case.In reality, clenching their teeth keeps their jaws tense and painful.In Bill Gottlieb's excellent compiliation Alternative Home Remedies, Dr. Lerner

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Do you ever have trouble getting a really good night's sleep?I bet that's the case.You see, with most people working like crazy just to pay the bills, eight hours sleep every night often becomes a thing of the distant past.Well, if you're suffering stress-related insomnia, I have a natural insomnia remedy that just might make all the difference...How simple is this? To get a better night's sleep,

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Are you sick of supermarket dressings that have an ingredient list that would be more appropriate in a college chemistry lab?If you are, then I have a healthy, easy to make, and tasty alternative for you that I learned several years ago from Sue Ernest, who sent me the following email:Raspberry Vinegar RecipeChet, I have a terrific recipe for Raspberry Vinegar that I'd like to share.It's easy to

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Just about everybody likes coleslaw, and today I have an unusual yet delicious and healthy recipe that you're going to be making for a long time.Even the kids will like this one. Whoa!Asian Coleslaw5 Tbs rice wine vinegar5 Tbs vegetable oil5 Tbs peanut butter3 Tbs soy sauce3 Tbs brown sugar2 Tbs minced ginger root1 1/2 Tbs minced garlic5 cups thinly sliced green cabbage2 cups thinly sliced red

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If you're like me, you're always looking for a healthy snack because of your sweet tooth.Well, today I have a great little recipe for you that's tasty, healthy, and easy to make...Pure Fruit Cookies3 medium size ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups)1/3 cup favorite oil (I use coconut oil1 tsp vanilla1/8 tsp salt1 1/2 cups rolled oats1/2 cup uncooked oat bran or creamy-style hot cereal1/2 cup chopped

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Although it's not much fun or something most of us enjoy, a certain level of anxiety is appropriate and healthy under various circumstances.With that said, here's a disturbing statistic -- it's estimated that 18% of the adult U.S. population (over 40 million of us) suffer from anxiety.Well, the next time anxiety is messing up your life, try one or more of the following five tips.Slower

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I'm practically a drooler for delicious and healthy oatmeal pancakes, and you're going to be one too once you try today's easy-to-prepare and delicious recipe for...Chunky Apple Oatmeal Pancakes with Maple Cream3/4 cup whole wheat flour1/8 cup rolled oats2 Tbs oat bran1/2 tsp cinnamon2 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp salt1/4 cup raisins1/2 cup chopped apple1 cup apple juiceCombine dry ingredients. Add

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Here's a simple tip on how to stop snoring that anyone can use to end at least some of the nightly nose noise that's driving your partner crazy:Warm Beverages Before Bedtime Help to Stop SnoringDrinking a warm beverage just before bedtime has proven to be effective for a number of snorers. Adding a small amount of honey to the water can help coat the walls of the trachea. Some people have even

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I have a diet for you today that you should find quite interesting!I've lifted the description of the diet pretty much verbatim from a fascinating little book originally titled The Eye of Revelation, which is more popularly known as The Five Tibetan Rites.If you'd like to lose some weight and gain some energy, give this dietary program a try for two weeks.You'll find it an interesting and fun

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When you find yourself getting all wound up and hot and bothered about one thing or another in the hectic life most of us live these days, try this simple technique to unwind and chill back down.First, if possible, go outside.Once outside (and this can be done inside in a stairwell or hallway if you can't go outside), look at your watch and start walking, slowly at first.Increase your pace until

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Hey, the next time you're in the kitchen peeling cucumber, I have something for you to try.If you're like me, you generally peel your cucumbers and then toss the skins in the bin for the compost heap or the garbage pick-up.Well, next time, before you throw the peelings away, stop for a minute or two and run the inner sides of the peel over your face, hands, and arms for a soothing, refreshing,

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I recently had a good letter from a 21 Days to Health & Beyond participant asking me if canned or frozen vegetables were okay to eat while on the program.That's a good question, as well as an easy one to answer.First, fresh organic vegetables are always the best choice.Second best would be frozen vegetables without any additives like sugar, salt, or preservatives.Canned vegetables would be better

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Let's start 2008 off with a natural method for building healthy bones without resorting to expensive and side-effect ridden drugs or questionable calcium supplements.The healthy bones smoothie recipe that follows was designed by Dr. Ben Kim, whose commitment to natural health is beyond compare.Dr. Kim's Healthy Bones SmoothieLarge handful romaine lettuce (torn into pieces)1 raw, organic egg1 Tbs

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It's the holiday season as I write this entry and, as usual this time of year, most people are looking for some kind of quick energy boost because they're worn out from dashing around like crazed chipmunks trying to get ready for Christmas.Well, I have a quick energy tip for you today that's a whole lot healthier than caffeine, energy drinks, or prescription drugs!I learned this natural health

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It's the holiday time of year and if you're like most people, you're thinking about fudge.Isn't it a shame that most fudge recipes are so sugar-laden and unhealthy? I mean, seriously, it's an insult to life that fudge isn't good for us!Well, today I want to share a recipe I found on Dr. Ben Kim's amazing natural health site for a truly healthy fudge that you can eat without guilt and without

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As I write this entry, we're less than a week away from Thanksgiving, so today I thought I'd share a relatively healthy cookie recipe that's generated a lot of positive comments over the years.Apple Butter-Peanut Butter Cookies1 cup apple butter, preferably without sugar1/2 cup natural style chunky peanut butter1 tsp vanilla3/4 cup nonfat powdered milk3/4 cup whole wheat flour1/2 tsp salt, if

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How about a recipe with a bit of a kick to it today?Oh, I thought you'd go for that.Keep reading...Jalapeno Red Bean Burgers1 yellow onion, chopped1 Roma tomato, chopped1 jalapeno chili pepper, seeded and chopped1 clove garlic, minced1 tsp chili powder1 16-oz can kidney beans, drained4-6 Tbs barbecue sauce1/3 to 2/3 cup bread crumbsPut onion, tomato, pepper, and garlic in skillet and stir-fry

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Today I want to share a few simple exercises you can do at home or in your office.If you work a typical 9-5 day, you can do a lot for your health with a simple 2-minute exercise routine every hour, on the hour -- lunch excepted!So, try this. Before you start your daily grind at your job, do two minutes of exercise, and then repeat every hour until lunch. Ditto for every hour after lunch.Here are

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Here's an interesting and powerful self-hypnosis technique you can use for the most fabulous study or reading sessions you've ever had.First, sit in your most comfortable chair with the book or material you want to learn in your lap. If you need a light to read with, make sure it's turned on before continuing with this technique.Wiggle around until you're comfortable and relaxed. Take a long,

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Today I'd like to share with you four liquids you can use on a regular basis to help improve your memory.I've lifted the information you're about to read about these memory boosters from Karen Railey's comprehensive special report Memory Decline and Nutrition.The first magic liquid for memory improvement isn't a surprise.It's water.And you should drink pure filtered water to avoid heavy metals

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Panic attacks are no fun. Anyone who's ever had one will testify to that.Prescription drugs as a solution to panic attacks aren't any fun, either. Those who have suffered the various side effects will testify to that.Happily, there are many natural alternatives you can put to use when a panic attack strikes. I want to share three of them with you today.The first technique?Use your nose and sniff

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Today let's do a little something different and turn to Richard Albert, also known as Ram Dass, who wrote...The quieter you become, the more you can hear.Ram Dass's insight works great as a little stress reducing meditation.How so?Keep reading.Take a long, slow deep breath, hold for a second, and then exhale slowly. Repeat several times until you feel your consciousness shift into the quiet

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For more than forty years, I avoided zucchini as if it had rabies.I mean, I not only wouldn't eat the stuff, I didn't even like to look at it in the produce department.I can remember telling my wife back in 1973 the first time she made zucchini, right after we got married, that I wouldn't insult pasta by ladling such ugly stuff on top of it.One of the world's thoroughly committed junk food eaters

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Good Enough for John the BaptistToday's blog entry was inspired by a reader who had a beef with me after I shared the url for a web page with recipes for fried grasshoppers.No, I'm not kidding.Although I've not yet worked up sufficient curiosity to munch on insects, I do know a few natural health seekers who enjoy eating grasshoppers.I'm told grasshoppers are especially tasty when coated with a

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It's ridiculous, but the cost of sports drinks seems to be rising as rapidly as gasoline pump prices.Well, today we're going to save you some money by telling you how to make your own workout recovery drink. The recipe is easy to make and rich in nutrients. In short, you'll enjoy this concoction after all your strenuous workouts.Edward's Workout Recovery Drink1 Tbs sugar or honey2 Tbs hot water

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I don't know about you, but I get hotter than boiling water when I've baked a tray of cookies for a few minutes too long.I mean, seriously, who wants to bite down on a hard cookie?Well, today I have a great crisp cookie tip for you.The next time you have a tray of cookies you baked a little too long and ended up with cookies that are too crisip for anyone's liking, simply put the cookies in an

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This morning I want to share two easy and rapid relaxation tips that work great.If you're given to tightening up during the day because of stress, lack of sleep, a jerk for a boss, or any of the zillion other reasons most of us rarely relax, then try putting these tips to work.I learned them, by the way, from a retired college psychology professor. Whoa!Controlling BreathingThe first rapid

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Fall is just around the corner, and it's time for me to start adding a few blog entries every week.To get cranked up again, I want to share something I wrote several years ago on how to use a sitz bath to cut back on gas problems.And, no, I don't mean gasoline.I mean nasty flatulence. Bad stinky farts.Ugh!Help Gas with Sitz BathsI was passing the time the other morning, reading a paperback

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Here are some handy conversions for my fellow crockpot cooks that I originally shared with readers of my free Healthy Crockpot Recipes newsletter...Crockpot Conversion ChartIf original recipe calls for 1/4 to 1/2 hour, cook on Low setting for 4 to 8 hours or cook on High setting for 1.5 to 2.5 hours.If original recipe calls for 1/2 to 1 hour, cook on Low setting for 6 to 8 hours or on High

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How about two quick soup tips this beautiful Thursday morning?Soups and stews should only simmer (never boil) when cooking.To remove excessive salt from soup, drop in a sliced raw potato.Hey, here's a great idea. Put these tips to work by trying the delicious, healthy recipe below.Curried Broccoli Soup2 lbs broccoli3 3/4 cups chicken stock1 Tbs butter or vegetable oil1 medium onion, finely

Chet Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13695679724485771502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144780.post-82878686459742241282007-02-12T12:52:00.000-05:002007-02-09T11:58:58.918-05:00

Let's start Monday with a quick and easy recipe for a healthy fruit salad. I've been scratching my head and trying to jog my memory, but for the life of me I can't recall where or from whom I first learned of this recipe. In any event, here it is...Healthy Fruit Salad1 organic apple, cut up1/4 cup blueberries or other berries1/4 cup pineapple pieces1 cup organic yogurt2-3 Tbs ground flaxseed2

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Most people experience some brain fog many times during the week, especially at work in mid-afternoon. That's when they chug another cup of coffee full of caffeine and sugar or bounce over to the vending machine to purchase a "gimme a lift" candy bar.Well, I understand wanting to have a clear head with a functioning brain in the ol' skull cavity, so today I'd like to point out a few healthy foods

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How does one go on a juice diet?Well, you can find as many juice diet plans (some call it a juice fast) as you can find advocates, but, in general, they all agree on a few important steps, which I'll list below.Before revealing the details, I should tell you I have no qualifications whatsoever as a medical expert and consequently you should check with your family physician or health professional

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Hey, if you're one of those people who starts dragging mid-morning and/or late afternoon at work, I have an instant energy snack idea for you today that beats the grease off the oily donuts, sticky candy bars, and sugary coffee or caffeine drinks you're probably using right now.Why not substitute nasty energy snacks with a healthy energy snack that'll give you a better boost than any junk food,

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I have three fat skimming soup tips for you today, which were featured in my free healthy soup recipes newsletter.Although you won't have to skim any fat off this particular blog entry, there are many instances while making soup when you'll want to do just that. So here are three useful fat skimming tips:Refrigerate cooked stews and soups overnight before serving. The fat will rise to the top and

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I don't know about you, but I've loved cookies for as long as I can remember.The problem, of course, with loving cookies is that most of them are packed with empty calories and just plain not very healthy for the human body.Well, today I want to share a very healthy cookie recipe that I learned several years ago from Lydia, a reader of my free cookie newsletter...Sunflower Seed Cookies1/2 cup

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Since I have a recipe for spinach soup for you today, I also want to include a great one from my friend Victoria, creator of Tooth Soap. Whoa!Even your kids will eat spinach if you serve...Spinach for Spinach-Haters10 ounces frozen spinach1 clove garlic -- chopped, large clove1 Tbs unsalted butter1/2 cup heavy cream -- approximately1 pinch thymeFreshly ground pepper1/3 cup parmesan cheese --

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Hey, if "Pass the cole slaw" isn't part of your gustatory vocabulary, today's the day to correct that omission.Why?Duh.Because eating raw, cooked, or even fermented cabbage (sauerkraut) as few times as once a week may significantly cut your chances of colon cancer.I bet you didn't know this, but in 70% of 94 scientific studies, cabbage consumption was associated with a lower risk of cancer,

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The creator of Popeye may well be in his grave, but I bet he'd jump out of it if he could for a bowl of today's healthy chili recipe using beans and veggies.Bluto's Healthy Beans and Veggie Chili3 cups dried kidney beans2 Tbs olive oil (optional)1 large onion, thinly sliced4 garlic cloves, minced well1 green pepper (or red or yellow), chopped coarsely1/2 cup diced red unpeeled potatoes1 can (10

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If you're low on energy, forget the nasty-tasting and unhealthy "energy drinks" that make your wallet groan while jacking your blood pressure through the ceiling.Instead, the next time you need a boost, try this fantastic spinach smoothie that I learned about several years ago from a raw foodist named Scott Stollwerk.Believe me, once you try it, it's a healthy energy drink that you'll make

Chet Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13695679724485771502noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144780.post-34291021635741390392007-01-11T11:04:00.000-05:002007-01-11T11:19:17.888-05:00

I recently shared these nut milk recipes with readers of my healthy crockpot recipe newsletter, and the recipes are so good and healthy I'd want to share them with Natural Health Circus readers too. Apologies to those who get to read it twice. :)This first nut milk recipe comes from EC...Thanks for the Vita-Mix almond milk recipe. Almond milk is excellent.You can do the same thing with peanuts

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