Happy Heart Stew
Try this great vegan version of a hearty stew recipe. It is delicious, filling, and full of nutrition– perfect for a warming dinner or lunch on a cold day.
1 cup dried lentils
Olive oil, enough to coat the bottom of pan
4 cups water
4 to 5 ripe tomatoes
Patty pan, zucchini, or other soft squash, chopped into 1” squares
1/4 onion, chopped
1 cup chopped spinach
1 t. sweet curry blend
2 drops cumin CO2 extract
Natural salt to taste
Add zucchini, olive oil, and onion to a 2 qt. pan.
Over medium heat, stir often until the onions and zucchini change to a translucent color.
Add dry lentils, spices, cumin extract, and water. Bring to a boil over medium to medium high heat.
Once stew is boiling rapidly, turn heat down to a simmer. Let it simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until lentils are soft.
Watch closely, add more water if necessary. Don’t let it cook dry.
Remove from heat. Add salt and chopped spinach, and stir well.
Note: Goat, lamb, or beef may be added at the very beginning, if meat is desired.
Parasite Cleansing–Our Annual Autumn Ritual
Every year in the autumn season, Michael and I do a parasite cleanse with our herbal tonic, ParaThunder.
This has become a huge tool for us in our regeneration and ascension processes, to attain and maintain the highest possible frequency in our physical bodies.
We both notice dramatic effects of increased energy, relief of body pain, headaches, and other symptoms; and a happier and more stable emotional body–all from doing this annual cleanse.
You may wonder why we think we need a parasite cleanse at all. We eat very health conscious meals, avoid high risk foods by growing much of our own; we have no house pets, and travel very little these days. One would think that we are at extremely low risk for parasite infestation.
But these are not the only factors that increase the risk. Here are handful of the many lifestyle choices that can put us at high risk for parasites.
- Diagnosis of an immune disorder or a degenerative disease.
- Had surgery or a blood transfusion.
- Live or work with a dog, cat, bird, reptile, horse, pig, sheep, cow, or other animal.
- Shake hands frequently with others.
- Eat in restaurants regularly.
- Do laundry in a laundromat.
- Work with the public in any personal capacity.
- Work in a school, or with young children.
- Work in or regularly visit a hospital.
- Travel often or work with travelers.
- Regularly use public exercise equipment, saunas, or pools.
- Have had a parasite infection before.
- Have a chronic cough, chronic intestinal issues, or substance addiction.
Check these links to other pages with more information on herbal parasite cleansing, and learn more about what makes herbal parasite cleansing our annual autumn ritual.
Royal Eggplant Saute Recipe
1 large eggplant, chopped into 1/2 inch squares (I like to leave a few strips with skin on, just for the royal purple color!)
1 large red tomato, cut into wedges
1 handful of basil leaves
3 pasillo or chili peppers, seeded and chopped into 1” squares
1 cup pre-cooked navy beans or black beans
Up to 1/4 cup olive oil
Up to 1 cup water
Natural unrefined sea salt to taste
2 drops sweet basil essential oil
1 drop rosemary essential oil
3 T. fermented balsamic vinegar
Optional: Feta cheese garnish
Serves: 2
In a cast iron skillet or heavy pan, place 4 T. of olive oil. Heat pan at Medium.
Add eggplant, peppers, and tomatoes. Cover pan. Check often and stir lightly as they cook. Add more oil if the pan becomes dry.
As soon as the eggplant becomes translucent and juice begins to form, add beans, basil leaves, Balsamic vinegar, and a half cup of the water. Bring it back up to a simmer, and let the flavors cook together for a few minutes.
Add essential oils and stir well. Add more water if needed.
Remove from heat. Finish with salt to taste, and crumbled feta cheese if desired.
This high intensity blend for body pain is perfect for relieving muscular, nerve, joint, and connective tissue pain. Apply oil directly to skin right before massage. Or apply as a compress to painful muscles or joints, feet, or spine.
Wormwood essential oil 10 drops
Holy basil essential oil 10 drops
Oregano essential oil 5 drops
African bluegrass essential oil 20 drops
Lime essential oil 40 drops
Douglas Fir essential oil 30 drops
Clove bud essential oil 10 drops
Add the above essential oils into a 1 ounce bottle. Add your choice of carrier oil (filtered coconut is a good choice because it is thin of consistency and highly absorbable) to fill the bottle. Shake well.
Apply this oil to aching joints of muscles, or use as a massage oil to relieve body pain. It can be further diluted for use over the whole body.
It can also be added to the bath, add 1 to 2 teaspoons and soak in a warm to hot bath for 15 minutes to relieve pain.
Iced herbal mint tea is such a treat on a hot day. To make some, follow these directions.
Into 1 quart of simmering water, add
- 3 sprigs of fresh peppermint OR 2 drops peppermint essential oil
- 2 leaves of fresh comfrey
- 1 t. dried nettles
- 1 date or 1 T. raisins
- A squeeze of fresh lemon juice
Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and let it sit for 10 minutes. Add ice cubes to cool the tea, then drink. You can add sweetener if you wish.
This is a beautiful summer drink that is refreshing, highly nutritious, balancing, and cooling. Give it a try when the sun is hot and you are looking for refreshment!
Food Supplements for High Frequency and Vibrant Health
As you may know, I am not a real fan of supplementation. It is my point of view that we should be getting our nutrition from our foods, the way nature designed for us.
That said, many foods that are available today are devoid or depleted of nutrition, due to agricultural practices, poor water sources, and massive soil mineral depletion. Even organic certification does not guarantee that the foods are as nutritious as they should be.
For this reason, there are just a few supplements that I feel are worth considering if you are a raw food enthusiast, vegan, vegetarian, or recovering from an illness; or if you just know that you are not eating as well as your body needs you to. Though no supplements can do it alone, these few provide a wonderful support for shifting into a healthy diet and lifestyle. Michael and I have used these supplements personally, and can recommend each of them from our own experience.
Astaxanthin
Astaxanthin is considered by some experts to be one of the most beneficial anti-oxidant supplements available. It’s antioxidant power is 550 times stronger than Vitamin E, and 6,000 times stronger than Vitamin C! Astaxanthin is so regenerative for human use, that is currently used as a general supplement for counteracting the effects of aging; for eye health; for heart health; and even for increasing athletic performance. (Michael and I both take this supplement daily to enhance our journey through the ascension process, as we grow older). I would suggest it to almost everyone, especially if they are noticing the effects of aging, or suffering from any degenerative condition.
CoQ10 (aka Ubiquinol)
This nutrient is essential to maintaining cellular level energy. As we grow older, our blood levels of ubiquinol decline, and we experience this as aging at a cellular level. According to Dr. Mercola’s website, people younger than 25 should only use regular CoQ10 (Ubiquinone) because their bodies have been shown to absorb it better. Older people should use Ubiquinol—the form that our bodies produce. This nutrient is a key factor in heart and cardiovascular health; protection from free radical damage; maintaining a sharp mind and brain power as we grow older; maintaining a strong immune system; and keeping blood pressure in a healthy range.
Nascent Iodine
Iodine in its atomic form, this supplement nourishes the thyroid gland to produce sufficient amounts of T3 and T4. It is highly absorbable in its nascent form, and helps regenerate the thyroid and protect it from radiation damage. Many people experience a whole new emotional reality once they get enough of this essential mineral. It boosts energy levels naturally, and helps provide the building blocks for a healthy thyroid and hormone production.
Krill Oil
The world’s richest source of Omega 3 fatty acids, Krill oil is superior to regular fish oils because it can be harvested more sustainably; and it is relatively free of mercury and other toxins that plague fish oils. The Omega 3 provided in Krill oil is also said to be more bioavailable than the type provided by fish oils. Krill oil helps to normalize blood sugar levels, supports a healthy brain and nervous system, supports healthy joints, supports heart and cardiovascular health, promotes balanced blood cholesterol, and helps maintain a strong immune system. It is also helpful for PMS and menopausal symptoms, and helps balance emotional energy and mood swings.
Brazil Live Coral Calcium Supplement
Nearly every American is deficient in this mineral, and its partners, sodium and magnesium. The average American diet is short of necessary daily calcium requirements by 40%. Many people believe that they have too much calcium in their blood, when they begin to develop hardening of tissues or calcium deposits in joints and on bones. In fact the opposite is true; when calcium begins to build in places where it does not belong, it is a prime indicator that we are depleted in calcium, and in the minerals that keep it in solution in our bodies; the sodium and magnesium. Sufficient calcium levels are critical for bone health, muscle function, lung health, periodontal health, cardiovascular health, mood balancing, and much more. This is a natural, absorbable, and sustainably harvested product that can fulfill calcium needs in a balanced way–good for humans and good for the environment.
Mt. Capra Mineral Whey
One of the best sources for easily absorbable minerals available, this is a sustainably produced powdered mineral whey. This highly alkalinizing supplement balances electrolytes in the blood, and provides over 20 minerals that are highly bio-available. Digestion nearly always improves with this supplement; as well as chronic knee and lower back pain. Anyone healing a degenerative condition will benefit greatly by taking this, as it is one of the finest acid neutralizers around.
None of our products or recipes are recognized or approved by the FDA. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. This information is anecdotal, and is provided for educational purposes only. It is not meant to be taken as medical advice. See a health care professional for medical advice.
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