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Imagine this, if you will; you are standing atop a large hill looking over a beautiful sunrise, not a cloud in the sky. You can hear the birds chirping, feel the breeze, smell the fresh grass and blooming flowers of spring. Now, imagine looking up from the bottom of that hill dreading the first step up because you just know your knees can’t handle the climb. Instead of the amazing view, you walk back to your car and drive home to grab a seat in front of the television and rest your knees. Was what I just described a bit …

Our recipe today focuses on one of the most popular “ancient grains” out there. I am sure you have heard of quinoa by now. It has been in the healthy foods spotlight for quite some time and for good reason; quinoa is amazing. It is prepared the same way you would prepare rice but it is much better for you. The primary reason this seed outshines grains like rice is because it is a “complete” protein. What this means is it already has all parts needed for your body to make protein. Quinoa is one of very few plants known to be …

Living in Minnesota I think it is safe to say that everybody has experienced cold and numb hands during the frigid winters. While cold weather can make your hands and fingers numb, there could be another underlying cause for the lack of sensation. Fortunately, there are ways to determine whether the cold is the culprit or if it’s something else. When it comes to cold weather, our hands become cold and numb because of decreased blood flow. Our bodies must maintain a very precise internal body temperature to survive. A fluctuation of even a few degrees can have terrible consequences. One …

I wanted to make soup today. Seeing as it’s the middle of winter here in Minnesota, I saw no reason not to. I discovered this recipe in the back of the Standard Process cookbook, 1⁰ of Change, the second time I did Standard Process purification cleanse. I substituted this soup for a recipe I tried and absolutely hated. That recipe was called Carrot Curry. The Carrot Curry was traumatizing as well as a waste of carrots, spices, and time. Having found this recipe, I will never make that mistake again. Making Spinach, Quinoa, and Broccoli Bisque is a little time consuming, but worth …

Have you ever wanted a quick and easy way to strengthen your entire body but don’t have time to spend countless hours at the gym every day? Well, I have good news for you. What if I told you that there was only one muscle group you needed to focus on to improve the strength of your entire body?