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- The Spiritual Journey - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from odette worrellMost ancient texts have explored the concept of healing, and modern medicine is now just beginning to document what I have personally experienced and what my clients have on our journey towards health…that the process of “healing” or becoming more “whole” happens simultaneously with one ...
Views: 1726 - Love Takes Courage - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from odette worrell“Love is patient, love is kind.” But love, the kind we share with another, requires courage. Courage to stand in the world of unknowns and harness the intimacy that comes with the practice of being authentic with one another. It requires something akin to standing in a room completely naked, ...
Views: 1255 - Heal Yourself, Heal the World - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2012 from odette worrellHealing involves change and change requires consistently and consciously letting go of the patterns, thoughts and feelings that we are attached to. Simply put, “If you keep doing what you’re doing, you are going to keep getting what you are getting.” So, how do we change our internal and ...
Views: 2276 - Miso-Glazed Eggplant - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from odette worrellEggplant is one of my favorite vegetables and just happens to be in season, so NOW is the time to get the most from this healthy nightshade veggie. If you are looking for reasons to like eggplant...look no further, here are just a few of the reasons. •The skin of eggplant contains a ...
Views: 1304(1 vote) - Carrot Cinnamon Muffins - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from odette worrellEasy, healthy and a favorite with adults and children alike. Get your baking on this holiday season and build nutrition into every bite. Ingredients: ¾ cup Gluten Free All-Purpose Flour ( Bob’s Red Mill) 1/2 cup Coconut Flour 2 tbsp. Wheat Germ ¾ cup turbinado (raw brown ...
Views: 1342(3 votes) - "How TO" Guide for a Peaceful Holiday - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from odette worrell“The Holidays” : A loaded concept, often directing the individuals mind to a very specific picture steeped in emotional conjurings. To some, this time of year is a time of celebration, joy, family, and laughter. To others it is a less joyful picture riddled with mixed emotions and sadness. One ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - Stress and Managing It's effect on Your Health - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from odette worrellSo what exactly is stress? According to Hans Selye, an MD PHD, the man who coined the phrase, “stress is a non-specific response of the body to any demand for change”. Change can be mental, physical, environmental and emotional. What this means to us is that because our life is always changing, ...
Views: 1187 - Strategies for Controlling Food Cravings - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2011 from odette worrellCRAVINGS. Often seen as a bad thing and our reason for not fully being able to commit to a lifestyle of healthy eating that will allow us to let go of the extra weight and the medical health concerns that are exacerbated or created from the eating rollercoaster that many battle with for years. ...
Views: 1413(1 vote) - Staying in Rhythm With Family - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from odette worrellBusy families yearn for a slower, simpler life… one that is reminiscent of the long, and more expansive summer days. When the academic school year starts, lives become inundated with rigorous schedules. This is when our ability to keep the focus on balance within our lives goes a little (or a ...
Views: 1824 - In Search of Beauty - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from odette worrell“Beauty begins with Intention” It is part of the human experience to live in order to discover beauty. It lures us to admire gardens, to marvel at architectural wonders, and to create a relationship with things that bring this essence into our lives. When it comes to discovering our own ...
Views: 1116 - Travel and Exploration - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from odette worrellExperiences are the moments that weave the fabric of our lives. Often, the fabric’s value comes from that which is observed as unique in that it silently relays the energy inherent in the experiences and beauty of what the artisan sees and weaves into every stitch. Your life, your personal ...
Views: 1220(3 votes) - Raw Caramel Apple - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from odette worrellThis is a great way to build in a non-guilt dessert and to get some wonderful vitamins and minerals into your body. Only problem will be holding back from eating the whole thing and leaving any for the rest of your family or friends. Ingredients: ¼ cup and 1 tbsp of raw almond butter ¼ ...
Views: 1271(1 vote) - Raw Foods - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from odette worrellYou can’t help but notice the glow and energy that exudes from people that are healthy. They simply radiate! In a world that is hyper-conscious of aging, weight, and depleted energy, it makes perfect sense that raw food is becoming mainstream. Living foods literally address every aspect of what ...
Views: 1257 - Life Keeps Moving and So Should You - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from odette worrellLife is ever changing and keeping up with it is stressful. By the time we have figured out what our world looks like and what we can count on, something happens to change the dynamics of what we know. This applies to everything …cell phones, jobs, family. Nothing stays the same. Change is life’s ...
Views: 2278(2 votes) - Stagnant Life Stagnant Health - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from odette worrellWe all know that moving the body is a surefire way to stay fit. Those with healthy leanings have learned to build in a good workout or exercise of some form if we hold jobs that involve long periods of sitting. For those of you, like myself, who have made a practice of this, pay close ...
Views: 1166 - Stagnant Life Stagnant Health - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from odette worrellWe all know that moving the body is a surefire way to stay fit. Those with healthy leanings have learned to build in a good workout or exercise of some form if we hold jobs that involve long periods of sitting. For those of you, like myself, who have made a practice of this, pay close ...
Views: 1626 - Stillness When the World Around You Is Not - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from odette worrellI have been struggling with what I think is a common personal issue for many. Immense internal dialogue because I have recognized that I am not 100% “there” in matters of being at peace with my life and the roles I play in it. Iam still contemplating the realization that in order to be 100% ...
Views: 1161 - Superfood Balls - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from odette worrellIngredients: ¼ cup goji berries ¼ cup raw cacao powder 1 tbsp of maca powder 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ cup pecans 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp coconut oil sea salt 1 scoop or 1 tbsp. of spirulina powder (or your favorite green powder) Coconut flakes (optional) food processor, blender, or coffee ...
Views: 2123 - Healthy Digestion - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from odette worrellHaving poor digestion seems to be the common ailment of our time. It is so prevalent that many think the symptoms associated with poor digestion are common to everyone: Constipation, diarrhea, gas, bloating, fatigue ….these are all just an accepted part of our daily experience and somehow ...
Views: 1766(1 vote) - Corporate America and Wellness - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from odette worrellCorporations are starting to take a closer look at wellness programs for their employees. Reasons for this might not be as altruistic as we might hope, but with rising health care costs and the general health of most Americans these days hitting what is now a “crisis” level, even the corporate ...
Views: 1386 - Raw Chocolate Pudding - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from odette worrellThis is one of the easiest recipes for a mood enhancing treats with both whole and superfoods built right in. Raw chocolatenhances serotonin, dopamine and Oxytocin hormones! Superfoods include coconut, raw cacao ( chocolate),and raw honey. These high quality ingredients will help in ...
Views: 1351(2 votes) - The Truth About Allergies - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from odette worrellAllergic reactions are typically associated with a runny nose, bouts of sneezing, or a skin reaction after contact with an allergen. But what about the subtle silent reactions we can’t feel or see? These reactions go on for years until our bodies finally create a symptom. During those ”quiet” ...
Views: 1173(2 votes) - Building Your Confidence Muscle - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from odette worrellMany of my clients question and doubt their ability to take the weight off and keep it off without some form of control measure. Whether it is a diet they can stick to, an exercise program that they religiously adhere to, or more commonly…both of the aforementioned. Then they come across ...
Views: 1382(21 votes) - Meditation and Managing Stress - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from odette worrellStress. Just the word makes us edgy. Many of us start the day with it, and too many of us are living with it as our closest companion. It peaks and valleys given what we are dealing with in our careers, our personal lives and within our lifestyles choices. When the body experiences sustained ...
Views: 1148 - Anxiety: Is it a Magnesium Deficiency? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from odette worrellAnxious, emotional and desperately seeking chocolate? These are the three conditions that a friend of mine listed when she asked for my help in trying to figure out what might be going on with her body. Given that she is female, many of us would assume it might be “that time of the month”, ...
Views: 1770(1 vote) - Sleep Matters - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from odette worrellMany years ago, I heard Chief Oren Lyons, faith keeper of the Turtle Clan for the Iroquois Onondaga Nation, speak to a group of children about the winter months from his Native American perspective. His story relayed how our Mother Earth falls asleep during this time of year, and covers herself ...
Views: 1011(2 votes) - Alchemy in the Kitchen - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from odette worrellBarbara is, by trade, a caterer. To the blind eye, she is a hard worker and a professional focused on getting every catering job she undertakes completed with ease, and facility that comes from years of practice. She is good at what she does, but many don’t understand how this powerhouse of a ...
Views: 1347(2 votes) - Managing Stress and Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from odette worrellStress. Just the word makes us edgy . Many of us start the day with it, and too many of us are living with with it as our closest companion. It peaks and valleys given what we are dealing with in our careers, within our personal lives and within our personal lifestyles. When the body experiences ...
Views: 1129(1 vote) - The True Cost of Not Eating Well - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from odette worrellThe demands of life, juggling a career, family, friends and all the responsibilities of life can make it difficult to find healthy options for our meals. What does it mean to “be healthy” in the world we now live in – a world of processed foods and agribusiness? There is so much confusion ...
Views: 1374 - Lose the Thoughts that Keep the Weight On - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from odette worrellWe often think of becoming “light” in terms of physical weight, but the truth is that our thoughts are often at the crux of why we hold onto weight. How can we possibly expect to become lighter when our thoughts, actions and daily lives are so inundated with heaviness. “Taking the weight off” ...
Views: 1311(3 votes) - Hold On to Love: Healthy Realtionships - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from odette worrellLOVE. We all want it, work hard to find it, and somehow, struggle with it once we do. I attribute this to the societal “happily ever after” rather than the “happy right now” mindset. When we build expectations into our relationships with family members, partners, or friends, we define ...
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