10 Secrets to Vibrant Health

In our home, we do a few weird things that make a huge difference. Maybe you will start doing them also.

Top 10 Secrets to Vibrant Health  

  1. Filter your drinking water for impurities and fluoride, and your shower water for chlorine
  2. Use a hot water bottle for your tummy before bed, and enjoy the steam from the dishwasher
  3. Have lemon-water or cider vinegar upon rising
  4. Drink spring water upon rising, and before and after meals, but not during meals
  5. Do a daily body rub, with a white cloth and hot water, before your daily shower
  6. Take a nature walk every morning, and lie down on the grass or pine needles
  7. Avoid animal foods as much as possible, especially chicken, beef, pork and cheese/milk.
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10 Miracle Health Foods Americans Need To Know About

Last post I talked about the passing of Michio Kushi, the legendary entrepreneur, author, healer and teacher, who brought Macrobiotics into our lexicon, and save countless lives.

Today I will discuss some health foods that he promoted to support human health.… Read the rest

A Healthy Late Summer Meal

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What a beautiful summer in New England!

Have you noticed the weather is changing? The mornings and evenings are much cooler now, and this is our cue to adjust our eating to eliminate the excess water from our bodies.

This water comes from a steady stream of yin (expanding/cooling) foods, such as:

  • Alcohol
  • Raw Food
  • Tropical Food
  • Fruit
  • Fruit Juice
  • Soda
  • Sugar
  • Nightshade Veggies (tomato, potato, eggplant, pepper, etc.)
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Which of these vegetarian foods have you tried?

Ten Vegetarian Foods You Might Enjoy (and can prevent cancer, diabetes, obesity and heart disease)

  1. Tofu
  2. Tempeh
  3. Seitan
  4. Umeboshi plums
  5. Shiitake Mushrooms
  6. Kombu, Nori, Wakame, Hijiki, Arame, etc. Seaweed
  7. Kuzu (aka kudzu) Root
  8. Sesame Seeds
  9. Daikon Radish
  10. Burdock Root (aka Gobo) and Lotus Root

Vegetarian foods have more nutrients and fewer toxins, and are gentler on living beings, the environment, and our digestion.… Read the rest

Improving Institutional Cooking

I had the opportunity to visit a cutting edge rehab facility in Metrowest this week, and was very impressed with their level of organization, cleanliness, and technology for rehabbing patients.

Unfortunately, like most others, their menu leaves much to be desired.… Read the rest