Ayurvedic delights.

Ayurvedic References I like:

Ayurvedic Roots and Herbs Reference
Benefits of Ayurveda Blog
Improving Endometriosis.
Improving Hair Health.
Shaktiveda - Dr Mary Jo Cravatta can assist, even from a distance using "Messenger Pulse".

HERBAL REFERENCES:
* Arjun - Heart.
Ashwaganda - Improving Energy. Blood Levels..
* Brahmi - Memory, Stress.
* Jatamansi - Sleep, Improved Hair health.
* Triphala - Digestive regularity.

Getting rid of what's unneeded to welcome what's needed

It is the first week of the Detox Diet- no potential allergens, allows the liver to cleanse itself and work more effectively. I have lost 5 pounds this week.

Week 2 gets more challenging, starting today. I am not a great fan of powdered, reconstituted drinks, so I have modified the diet to combine my breakfast and lunch fruit snacks, opting instead for a fruit smoothie-- no dairy on this diet, so I mix it with almond milk or herbal tea... any way I blend it with my favorite variety of frozen fruits.

Here is the week's plan:

SUNDAY: Superwoman Workout- circuit and fast track with high stepping. Well Being Thought of the Day.

• Breakfast: 2 scoops rice powder blended smoothie with frozen fruit, carob, almond milk.
  
• Lunch: 2 scoop smoothie and steamed broccoli with flaxseed oil.
  
• Snack: 2 scoop smoothie.
• Dinner: Steamed Rice and baby peas with flaxseed oil.
  

MONDAY: Run. Meditation: Find Peace of Mind.

• Breakfast: 2 scoop smoothie.
• Lunch 2 scoop smoothie. Spinach Salad with raw green beans and carrots.
  
• Snack: 2 scoop smoothie.
• Dinner: Steamed broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots with olive oil and garlic vinegar.
  

TUESDAY: Tale of the Tape Tuesday. Meditation: Embracing Change Joyfully.

• Breakfast: 2 scoop smoothie.
  
• Lunch: 2 scoop smothie. Herb salad with carrot.
  
• Snack: Melon and berries.
  
• Dinner: Baked acorn squash
  

WEDNESAY: Terrific Training workout and check in with my trainer. Well Being Thought of the Day

• Breakfast: 2 scoop smoothie.
  
• Lunch: 2 scoop smothie. Steamed Broccoli and Green Beans.
  
• Snack: Melon and berries.
  
• Dinner: Steamed Rice and Spinach.
  

THURSDAY: Light Cardio or Yoga. Meditation: How to Meditate.

• Breakfast: 2 scoop smoothie.
  
• Lunch: 2 scoop smoothie and steamed broccoli with flaxseed oil.
  
• Snack: 2 scoop smoothie.
• Dinner: Steamed Rice and baby peas with flaxseed oil.
  

FRIDAY: Light Cardio or Yoga. Inspiration Intention: Still the Mind, Stoke the Fitness Motivation.

• Breakfast: 2 scoop smoothie.
• Lunch 2 scoop smoothie. Spinach Salad with raw green beans and carrots.
  
• Snack: 2 scoop smoothie.
• Dinner: Steamed broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots with olive oil and garlic vinegar.
  

SATURDAY: Light Cardio or Yoga Well Being Thought of the Day

• Breakfast: 2 scoop smoothie.
  
• Lunch: 2 scoop smothie. Herb salad with carrot.
  
• Snack: Melon and berries.
  
• Dinner: Baked acorn squash
  

Creating Home and Warmth..

Homeless headlines do not have to be: We Can Make a Difference.

• Vietnam Vet dies of hypothermia
• Kirk Douglas and Harrison Ford Feed the Homeless For Thanksgiving
• Rhondda Remembers Christmas Homeless
• 250 Homeless People camping in the shadows of New Orleans City Hall.
  
• Homeless seeking shelter as cold creeps in
  
• Spreading Warmth to the Homeless

How to really make a difference.

1. Tips for How to Help.
   
2. How to Help a Family in Need Celebrate the Holidays
3. How to help the Shelters.
   
4. How to Volunteer at the Soup Kitchens
5. Help the Homeless Program
6. ONE The Campaign to Make Poverty History.

The Universe is alive and well..

I needed to get up early today, it was a choice I made last night.. one that will help me be prepared for the holidays. The challenge is that my sleep patterns have not been conducive to working from a schedule since pain and exhaustion seem to accompany "waking" hours or "waking me up" for hours.

Grateful to have a full night's sleep and not wake in pain! Delighted to have a call from my dear friend Carol who was alight with living life in balance and inspiration... Then a call from KJ, who affirmed for me to "trust" and to "be"-- I have the council I need, I just need to invest more trusting optimism that I am loved, I am guided, and all is well.

My husband is a schedule driven performer.. He is able to set an alarm and always wake on time, for anything and everything. Today he woke at 5:30 and I told him to try to wake me, but if I don't move, perhaps I need the sleep. He dutifully woke, and did this before taking part on his morning fitness regimen. I fell asleep.. He kindly let me.

Then at 5:53, the phone rang.. This or my child crying are the two auditory queues that always get my attention, enough to start thinking about what I need to do next. And so it was that a support call coming in for a product that is technically supported during business hours in the U.S. and should not be generating work before I wake, became that universal gift I needed to get going today.

Thank you Universe! All is well and good in the world. I am awake to witness this! AND then came the Abraham-Hicks message of the day: "

The joyous place you may be standing is temporary, and the abhorrent place that you may be standing is temporary. Your now reality is only a temporary, momentary culmination of what youve been thinking about"

Be Happy--- a friendly reminder

BE HAPPY!

Nice message on YouTube -- Be Happy --by His Eminence, the 12th Tai Situ Rinpoche

Reminds me of a similar message via YouTube video, "Don't Worry, Be Happy", that I know and love as sung by Bobby Mc Ferrin.

Both delivered with a joyful serenity
and open invitation to
please, explore
what being happy means to you, today!

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Ahhhh Autumn in Akron!!

October 2005: Seems like only yesterday we were dealing with "our baby" and having just moved to OH. Our first year in the Akron Area, Caitlyn dressed up like a little angel.. She was fascinated by the pumpkins, and promptly destroyed them. :D



October 2006: Last fall my little Angel turned Elmo with the careful aid of her big brother Ninja!

Caitlyn understood the drill much more this year, and was able to keep up with the big kids.

The neighborhood is all a buzz on Halloween night and it is such a happy feeling. Elena and Lee up the street are the owners of the home to envy for every school age kid on the block, with their whimiscal Halloween decorations and craftworks that would make Martha Stewart jealous!

October 2007: It will be this stunningly beautiful only a few more days!! Autumn is my favorite seasons, it seems to me magical how leaves so green, can suddenly turn gold and the most shocking scarlet colors, painting the scenery and transforming overnight..

This Halloween year Caitlyn is 3 years old Princess, Kyle is 8 an 8 year old Spryo the Dragon -- a favorite from his video games! Today is my son's party at school. Tonight is my daughters party at day care.

I am hoping the Unicef Trick or Treat for others can's come today, as our neighborhood trick or treat is Sunday.. I guess if it does not arrive in time, then we trick or treat Wednesday for the kids, and we take them to the commercial trick or treat for the Unicef fundraiser. Unicef was my son's idea, and a beautiful one.



Sandy Mitchell did a great on About.com feature
on the celebration of autumn in the Akron OH
area. Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens graces
70 acres of impeccably manicured gardens
against a regal backdrop -- perfect
showcase for the autumn splendors.

Starting to collect healthy holiday recipe ideas

Looking for lovely holiday recipes that are healthy, gluten free, low in white sugar and unhealthy flours, but still imparting the magic of the holidays.

For Thanksgiving our tradition is tradition-- apple cider or sparkling apple cider- turkey, homemade cranberry sauce, rolls stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, and pies for dessert. I am looking for fun ideas to introduce more healthy alternatives to my traditional menu, while still letting our family and guests know that our meals are indeed a labor of love and tasty at the same time.

RESOURCES I FOUND INTERESTING:
Cleveland Clinic Ultimate Thanksgiving Meal Makeover
Lucinda's Gluten Free, but Pretty Traditional Thanksgiving
GlutenFree Girl Blogspot
Karina's Kitchen- Gluten Free Goddess
Ayurveda (Nice Dressing Recipe can be modified-- blend own herbs use GF Bread, etc)
Celiac Sprue Recipes

Recipes I might want to try:

• Pumpkin Pie Traditional Calories 299 Fat 13 grams. Improved Calories 146 Fat: 2.4 grams.
• Mashed "Potatoes" Traditional Calories 204 Fat 12.3 grams. Cauliflower/Herbal mix 153 Calories, Fat 12 Grams in recipe can be modified using yogurt cheese. 100% fat free if made with nonfat yogurt, but here I think SOME fat is better than none.
  
• MMM Maple Whipped Cream
  
• Holiday Basic GF Gravy Recipe plus chopped onion.
  
• GF Cranberry Bread
• Cranberry Sauce
  

Got ideas? Please feel free to share them!