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Exclusive Sneak Peek! ...

2012-05-25T19:25:36Z

One of my favorite chefs has a new cookbook coming out in a few months. Melissa Costello helped my daughter and in the kitchen before I became a certified chef myself! She is the personal chef to star-fitness-guru and creator of P90X - Tony Horton; as well as consistently featured on YogaMint and Beachbody products and their websites. Here is a recipe from The Karma Chow Ultimate Cookbook: 125+ Decadent Vegan Plant-Based recipes for a Happy, Healthy & Fit You! ...looks really delicious don't you think?

Who Has A Perfect Heart?

2012-05-25T16:19:00Z

Here's a loving tale by Andrea Brook.

One day, a young man comes to the town square and proclaims that he has the most perfect heart. The townspeople gather and say, “Let us see!” So, the young man bares his chest. And there, yes, there is this absolutely beautiful heart. It is a pearlescent pink without even a scratch. And It’s beat is a steady, consistent rhythm. The townspeople all nod and exclaim, “Yes! It is perfect!” But as they all agree, the sound of laughter is heard. The laugh gets louder and more boisterous, and the townspeople begin to look around. An old man is standing, doubled over with mirth, slapping his knee, eyes twinkling with tears. The young man, perplexed, asks the old man what he finds so funny. And the old man says, “Your heart is not perfect. Far from it! Now my heart, well, my heart is more perfect than yours.”

Mom is ...

2012-05-15T08:12:58Z

The President reflects on how his mom and grandmother have inspired him, and how he sees his wife impact their children. How has your mom influenced, or helped shape you into the person you are today?

Happy Mother's Day Everyone!

2012-05-14T06:11:44Z

Although I never got the chance to meet Elli, her wisdom lives on in both Arianna Huffington and Agapi Stassinopoulos (two sisters) who touch you with their warmth and generosity of spirit from the moment you meet them. Here, Agapi shares from her heart.

My mother, Elli, passed away 12 years ago, but there's not a single day that I don't feel her presence with me, especially when I am in festive gatherings where there are people and food involved. She never missed a chance to celebrate life. She was the quintessential caretaker, an earth mother who infused everyone around her with her infectious spirit of generosity and inclusiveness. To my mother, there was no such thing as hierarchy.

Introducing "Dr. D"

2012-05-01T10:08:19Z

Dr. D is a new show on Holistic Health from "The Wellness Entertainment Network." Andrea Brook and I are featured in this pilot episode. ...If you would like to learn more about the chakra system, here's our 7-part radio series called, "Life in the Seven Chakras."

A Former Heart Surgeon Confesses ...

2012-04-24T20:45:50Z

Our bodies know how to digest REAL food, not synthetic chemicals that are made in labs. We cannot see, nor feel inflammation in the arteries of the heart (which causes the hardening) - until it is too late. Dr. Dwight Lundell noticed that what he was taught as a physician, did not jive with what he saw in his practice as a surgeon. He retired in 2003, and began writing books about inflammation in the body as an allergic reaction to synthetic chemicals in our food sources. He presented case studies from patients he had worked with (in the 8 years prior to his retiring); and spoke out against using statin drugs. In 2009, despite the fact that he had been retired for 6 years, the Arizona Medical Board went after him. His license was revoked and they issued a press release that warned: speaking out against conventional medicine and the pharmaceutical companies can cost you your license. Here, the good doctor shares from his heart about what he discovered over many years as a physician.

Self-Mastery, Interdependence and Renewal

2012-04-19T07:27:00Z

"The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" is a fantastic book that I read many years ago, in grad school. The First Three Habits surround moving from dependence to independence and self mastery. The next three have to do with interdependence and how well you work with others. Then finally, inspiration to restore and renew yourself. Here's to balance and re-birth, ...thank you Steven R. Covey.

Coconut Oil has Outstanding Health Benefits

2012-04-13T22:15:00Z

It is a myth that all saturated fats are unhealthy! Coconut oil is chemically comprised of medium chain fatty acids or triglycerides that help stimulate your metabolism and enhance physical performance. It's well documented to support a healthy thyroid function and heart, as well.

The Ketones found in non-hydrogenated coconut oil help stave off and fight life-threatening diseases like: Alzheimer’s, ALS, Autism, Dementia, Epilepsy, Parkinsons, Schizophrenia, HIV, and Herpes viruses.

Tap for Health, Happiness & Abundance?

2012-04-12T10:00:00Z

Better believe it! Tapping helps people move energy that holds us back from living a more complete and satisfying life. Meridian Tapping is easy to learn. It engages meridian points on your body in a way that accupuncture and accupressure does; however there are no needles, or prolonged pressure. Deepak Chopra, Dr. Joseph Mercola, and, I have seen tapping help many people release deep rooted unhealthy thoughts, patterns and pain. Think of it as another tool (for self-support), in your life-support tool box.

Five New Senses to Access Personal Power

2012-04-03T21:50:00Z

Many scientists believe that we have 9 senses. Our external senses provide information about the outside world and what we hear, see, smell, taste, and touch. And, our internal senses: balance, pain, hunger, and thirst are providing information about our body and what we need.

My friend Jennifer Crews has had some unique life experiences that have helped her discover - 5 more senses that manifest inward and outward.