Fight Aging Naturally Part 1.

We all want healthy, youthful, glowing skin..and it is achievable at any age..and you don't have to spend a fortune on expensive treatments and unhealthy chemicals...you can do it using what nature has provided us and what science has taught us.The major thing we need to do in order to have beautiful skin is eat clean, nutrient dense foods;but, due to the fact that we are also exposed to environmental conditions we need to take care of our skin from the outside as well...I am going to start adding recipes for skin care as well as some regimes we should all follow. I am going to start with one of my favorite things to do and that is a skin sauna..

boil a pot of water and pour into a bowl
add essential oils or fresh lemon depening on your skin type ie:
NORMAL : Mandarin and Lavender.
OILY : Lemon and Eucalyptus.
DRY : Rose and Camomile.
Place your face above the bowl- not so close you burn your face, but just so you feel the steam all over your face, take a towel and put it over your head so the steam does not escape.
2-3 min should suffice
Next pat dry your face and while the pours are open it would be a good idea to apply a mud mask to draw out any further impurities. You can either make one or purchase a good organic one from the store but by making your own product you know what is in it so a good mud mask

*tablspoon of green clay(purchase at health food store)
*sea kelp
*5 drops of tea tree oil
*2 tblsp of aloe vera gel
*tsp of oat flour
combine ingredients and spread evenly over face, avoiding eye and lip area. leave on for 10 min and rinse off.
pat dry and continue with a toner and moisturizer...to be continued

DEEEEELICIOUS BROCCOLI & RED ONION SALAD AKA..ANTI CANCER SALAD

I absolutely love this recipe and for more reasons than just the great taste of it. The nutritional benefits of this salad make it an A-lister for sure..you may as well just call this the cancer fighting salad.
Broccoli has been referred to as the miracle food because it is loaded with nutrients; such as, more calcium than a glass of milk, antioxidants vitamin c & a, fiber, folic acid...etc. Combine this with red onion and all its bacteria fighting, asthma supporting, cancer fighting and common cold fighting nutrients...and of course almonds with all their phytochemicals, vitamin E and Vitamin B17 ..etc..ok so lets get to the recipe:

• 5 cups fresh organic broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup raw organic almonds
• 1/4 cup of red onion, chopped
• 1 cup of frozen peas, thawed
• 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans (optional)

Dressing- Honey Dijon

• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 2/3 cup olive oil
• salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Hanson - Great Divide- Yes I do like Hanson, But I like the Video even more

Must Read...........................

Activate Your Power...aka My Bible. I have been packing this book around with me since I received it from the man himself 6 years ago. It is a wonderful book on how to achieve your best, most abundant life. Eitan references his own circumstances as well as quantum physics and psychological behavior to illustrate why we are where we are...and how to change our behaviors to reach our ultimate potential. I like that he did not just tell you this is why you are the way you are...he breaks it down into steps and provides exercises you can do to change it...My life changed after reading this book..so a must read for sure.

I LOOOOOVE THIS BOOK...Wonderfully Inspiring book for women. The Author is obviously a very wise and brilliant women herself who through the years has broken through the imposed barriers placed upon women via this masculine dominated society and now brings us her knowledge and teaches women to be true to the WILD women that is our authentic self. She breaks down folk and fairy tale to expose the meaning as parables of the lives of women....Brilliant...

            
                Fantastic book...don't let the content of the book scare you...it is an easy
                read and the author breaks it down using everyday comparisons..i.e...
                "how are a sumo wrestler and a teacher the same"..haha it is great, but
                eye opening and very thought provoking. I loved it, there may be some
                content or comparissons that you won't agree with, but it will make you
                think about what is going on in the world and Let me tell you if it is one
                thing this world needs it is a big eye opener...this book gives us
                just that.

Tooth Ache Anyone????

The deeper I dig into the world of Natural Medicine, the more excited I become if only I could spend my every waking moment learning about every facet of the fascinating world of aromatherapy, herbal medicine, reflexology, Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, homeopathy etc etc etc...I LOVE IT, I WILL DO IT...So back to the tooth ache...
Oil of Clove...a natural analgesic and antiseptic used primarily in dentistry for relief mainly from toothache; however the oil produced from cloves can be used in medicines for bronchitis, cold, fever, sore throat and infections.
Dentists often used oil of clove before anesthetic drugs were available because of its pain relieving properties.
Now remember as with any pain reliever small doses...it is not safe in large quantities and can be life threatening so put a small amount on a cotton swap and apply directly to the infected site and allow the oil to be absorbed.

Acne....
Clove oil has antimicrobial and antifungal uses so it can be used for acne, scars, warts..again just put some of the oil on a cotton swab and apply directly to the infected area.

       

Singing the Praises of Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera has been known forever as the medicinal plant; the classic timeless healer. I think sometimes people forget about this plant especially when new and exciting discoveries are being made all the time with superfoods and herbs..But make no mistake this is one plant with exceptional healing properties and should not be forgotten.

Benefits of Aloe Vera:
Wound Healing
Burns
Skin irritations
Relief of indigestion
Heartburn
Irritable bowel syndrom
Eczema
Improved blood glucose levels in diabetics
Immunostimulant
Acute hepatitis
And the list goes on and on.....
I feel the best source is right from the source so purchasing a plant...I remember my mom used to go pinch off the piece of a leaf if one of us got a scratch or burn. I also purchase pure aloe vera juice..follow the directions on the bottle.

Disease Free State of Being

A disease free state of being is something we should all strive for...not just of the body, but of the mind and spirit...we are a sum of our parts so lets get those parts working in optimum condition. The saying "You are What YOU Eat" is true on such a deep level and I know I have said it before, but I have been accused of being a nag so I will just keep on saying it. This society is so sick and in most cases doesn't realize it.Obesity has become an epidemic among children...this is truly disturbing to me..is convenience so important that we need to sacrifice our own children to mcdonalds aka devil food..and I don't care what they say about everything in moderation...YOU should NEVER, EVER eat MCDONALDS or feed it to anyone you love...lets move away from convenience and into excellence which is how you will perform and feel by changing your lifestyle.
For optimum health the body needs to be in a more alkaline state as opposed to acidic- being in an acidic state is where disease thrives, you can buy strips at the drug store to measure where you are at.So in order for you to move from an acidic state to a more alkaline one you need to consume fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds..a good break down of the nutrients needed in the daily diet as per my observation and what has worked for me would be:
75% carb
15% fat
10% protein

Acid-forming foods include:                                                               
- Sugar
- Meat
- Shellfish
- Eggs
- Dairy
- Processed and refined foods
- Dried fruits
- Alcohol
- Coffee
- Chocolate
- Sodas
- White and wheat breads
- Carbonated water
- Acidic water

Alkaline-forming foods include:
- Green leafy vegetables
- Celery
- Cucumber
- Good fats
- Seaweed
- Avocado
- Limes
- Lemons
- Grapefruit
- Papaya
- Pineapple
- Watermelon

Fabulous Effects Menu

Upon Waking: Warm Lemon water...kick start the metabolism, and detox the liver/kidneys
30 min later: fruit Smoothie.....blueberries, strawberries(anything but melon), 1  1/2 cup vanilla almond milk, 1 scoop vegan protein powder, greens mix...
handful of bee pollen(make sure you are not allergic)
2 hours later: handful of nuts and an apple
lunch: black bean/corn/brown rice wrap- unless you are raw then take out the rice and wrap and just have black bean corn salad with peppers etc..olive oil dressing, wrap: black bean, corn, rice, peppers, avocado, cilantro, sea salt- any spices except salt you like to add...roll up and enjoy with some home made veg soup or salad.
Afternoon snack: veggies/hummus
Supper:  home made veggie soup with large mixed herb salad
drink lots and lots of water through out the day...this is a fabulous meal plan for detox and weight loss..try it for a week...see how wonderful you feel.

 Raw Chocolate Coconut Macaroons

Add a couple peices of raw chocolate in the morning...gets you going and makes you feel fine.

                                          

 Durian




Durians are an amazing fruit they are delicious and nutritious..so have a few pods in the morning for a snack or breakfast because they are quite filling...

Time To Say Goodbye Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman.flv

Excuses Begone - Wayne Dyer - 1/13

Circuit Training

Circuit training is GREAT...Perfect for those of you who are on a tight schedule..you can get your cardio and strength training all done in a shorter period of time and burn alot of calories while you are doing it...There are many ways of doing a circuit and gyms will have them set up somewhere;however, I love setting up my own circuit alternating strength and cardio so here is what I do and it works fabulous:

I always start with a 10 min. warm up
For strength training aspect always start with your legs
So here is what a sample circuit would look like
Lunge: 10 reps
bike 1 min fast
Push up using physio ball 10 reps
bike 1 min high resistance
Row- back
Bike fast
Leg curls with physio ball
Bike high resistance
Abs-bicycles 15

Repeat this circuit 3 times, stretch at the end....and if you have time 20 min of cardio or up your time on the bike to 2 min....

What Do You Want....And How Bad Do You Want IT?

Since I am a personal trainer by trade I say this alot!!! People come to me wanting to fit into a pair of jeans, get rid of the muffin top, the saddle packs or just get into better shape so they can do more. They come to me with great intentions because they know it is what is best for them; but by the end of the first month their motivation has done a complete nose dive and they sink back into what is easy and comfortable...What do I say to them when they say "well I just haven't had the time to commit", or "I am just having trouble getting motivated"...Well my response is "What do You Want and how bad do You want it?" If you want something bad enough you WILL get it so lets go stop the excuses and get what you want..no it isn't easy...but change the way you think about the process and enjoy it...don't look at it like work...look at it for what it is...ESSENTIAL to YOUR WELL BEING!
So what do you need to do to get into your best shape..first of all it is not just one thing, it is holistic...You need to include strength training, Cardiovascular training(anything that gets your heart rate up for a continuous period of time), stretching, and meditating, eating good clean nutrient dense food, positive self talk all the time, improve your mind power and...YOU WILL BE YOUR BEST EVER I GUARANTEE IT, but you have to want it and you have to work at it
Strength training, I recommend to start 3-5 days per week training muscle groups on alternating days
Cardio- 5-6 days per week
Stretching 7 days a week to keep your muscles long, lean and flexible so you don't end up all hunched up and tight; which, will end up in an injury of some kind.
Meditating: every day morning and night- if you don't know how see one of my older posts on manifesting
Eating: Try to buy organic fruits and veg..eat fruit in the am(due to sugar content) and veg in the afternoon, try to avoid heavy meals full of starchy carbs combined with a heavy protein source.I am vegan and I have never felt better but that is a progression.
If motivation, or you don't know what exactly to do..hire someone..I am sure you blow money on plenty of unnecessary  things each month...this is an investment in YOU and it is worth it trust me I know.
OK what are YOU waiting for Get Started NOW!!!YAY YOU

Face Your Fears

I suppose I am not only writing this for someone Else's benefit but for my own as well right now...to blog is to journal...to journal is to heal....We must face our fears, face them head on don't let them over power us because on the other side of that great wall of fear is our best life ever. We must recognize that feeling in our gut as fear rearing its ugly head in an attempt to keep us in our comfort zone or in that place we have been taught through conditioning that we belong.When this happens and we recognize it we must be strong enough to face it rationally and break through it...this is what I have to do now. I have been doing alot of this lately..and the key is I have been doing it!the reason is because I am so aware of the fact that I am creating my life everyday with every thought so I do not want to create a life where the major influence is fear..I have so much more then just my life riding on where my thoughts lead me...and my ability to face this one particular fear and I will and I will conquer it! I believe in who I am and what I want and I shall manifest the most beautiful life for not only me but my son as well. I will show him what it means to move forward with out fear so he will do the same...move forward in love and fearlessness to create the life one dreams about

Mixed Green Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing

I am not a stickler for measuring ingredients in a salad so I will just tell you what I put in and you put in as much as you want...This is a Great Meal Idea as it is loaded with vitamins and nutrients...


Container of Organic Mixed Greens
Add...
1 Avocado
Unsalted Raw Sunflower Seeds 1/2 cup
Tomato chopped- tomato and avocado are a perfect mix
Red/Yellow Peppers
Raw peaches and cream corn- cut of the cob

Dressing
3 cloves minced garlic
2 tbsp minced fresh ginger
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup braggs soy sauce
1/4 cup sesame seeds
3 tbsp unpasteurized organic honey-local honey is great
1/4 cup water
In a 1 pint glass jar or larger, combine the garlic, ginger, olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and water. Cover the jar with a tight fitting lid, and shake well. Remove lid, put honey in a bowl-place the bowl in hot water to dissolve the honey- Let cool, and shake well before serving. Pour over salad and massage into salad with your hands and let marinade for an hour before eating...Enjoy

Do You Want to Lose Belly Fat?

I am just astounded at the excess belly fat and muffin tops I see on young girls and women..and honestly I can't remember it being this bad when I was young. I know there are alot of factors contributing to this epidemic..ie..poor eating habits, lack of activity etc; so lets just tackle one of the major contributors to this muffin top invasion and it is really quite simple....STOP ingesting dairy! it is loaded with hormones, antibiotics which are used to treat and prevent disease in the cow, fat, sugar, excess protein..Milk has actually been shown as one of the causes in calcium deficiency because of the protein content which causes the body to release calcium(I am not going to explain the whole process in scientific terms) to regulate the acid/alkaline levels of the body. So contrary to what we have been taught since we were knee high to a grasshopper...dairy does not do a body good!

See You Soon New York

Part of my vision board...Manifesting a trip to New York for myself and my son-who has been designing clothes since he was 5 so his vision is to go to New York and follow his destiny.

Detox, Detox, Detox

Prevention through good digestion...that is the key to everything...a good digestive system. Unfortunately for most their system isn't working properly- and in most cases you are not even aware it isn't..SOO..Why do a Detox? We live in a toxic environment, we ingest toxins daily especially if sugars, white flours, artificial sweeteners diet foods, hydrogenated fats and oils are incorporated into your daily diet... As a matter of fact there are over 14,000 chemicals inserted into processed foods, so we are unable to achieve our optimum health levels mentally and physically, and the body is unable to detox naturally. So, by performing a detox every 3 months you will experience ultimate improvements in health and well being...

Do you experience fatigue or low energy levels?

* Do you experience brain fog, lack of concentration and /or poor memory?

* Do you crave or eat sugar?

* Do you have less than two bowel movements per day?

* Do you feel sleepy after meals, bloated or gassy?

* Do you experience indigestion/acid reflux after eating?

* Are you overweight?

* Do you exercise at least every other day?

* Do you experience recurring yeast infections, jock itch, or foot fungus?

* Do you have arthritic aches and pains or stiffness?

* Do you take prescription medications, sedatives or stimulants?

* Do you experience frequent headaches?

* Do you live with or near polluted air, water or other environmental pollution?

* Do you have bad breath or excessive body odor?

* Do you experience depression or mood swings?

* Do you have food allergies or skin problems?

* Are you showing signs of premature aging?

* Do you eat fast food, fatty foods, pre-prepared foods or fried foods more than three times a week?

* Do you drink processed coffees and colas during the day?

* Do you smoke cigarettes every day?
If you answered yes to three or more of the above questions, it may be
time for that detoxification program you've been putting off .

Need help with your transformation? email me I can help

Theme of the day......Get Excited About Your Life

Just a short note to tell YOU to get excited about Your life today...Inspire others to do the same, and that doesn't mean you need to do a motivational speech for thousands at the auditorium..No..you can inspire others with your presence and your positive energy...so go forward today with  a feeling of joy in your heart and infect others....Motivate, Inspire, Love..this is the theme for today...Have a Fabulous Day, because YOU are Fabulous!!

Visions of Paradise - David Wolfe

Are We Really Free???

I want you to really think about this question, are you really free do you do and say what you want to, to fully express yourself, to be who you really are? because I don't believe we are totally free, is that a good thing I guess you be the judge for yourself, but please give some serious thought before you answer that. I don't think we are free at all, I think we are only free to the extent our fear threshold will allow us to be and the parameters set for us by another mans ideals; which has brought with it circumstances and consequences that are the root cause for the majority of society's fears. We fear persecution whether it be external or internal i.e., fear of discipline, of violence upon us, fear of failure, fear of death, fear of rejection,fear of hunger, fear of losing our things... so many fears..The majority of the time these fears have been passed down to us based on the experiences of generations before us and before them. Of course we have had our own experiences which have caused us to manifest a few of our own, but that is why it is important to look at these fears and to ask is this rational or irrational why do I have this fear, where does it stem from.We need to look very deep.Once we figure that out the root cause of the fear we can then begin to shed the fear layers and get down to living authentically. If the fear is based on the threat of violence towards us we need to address this as well.
We are a fear based society that has for the most part become a complacent society because of those fears. We have become complacent because of fear and we have been seduced by possessions we have been dangled a carrot at one end with the threat of persecution on the other.We have become so wrapped up in our own existence our own fears our own needs that we don't see what is happening around us, it is time to learn what is happening around you.So then the question becomes are we somewhat guilty by association of the crimes against humanity because we turn a blind eye or turn our head against injustice because of our own fears? are we guilty of continuing the cycle of fear with our own children? I think we need to be more cognizant of this I really do. There are those who are not afraid to be themselves to take a stand for their freedom..I aspire to become like that..What about you?

Deepak Chopra - Emotional Well Being