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Go outside sparkly wonder!

caviardreamgirl — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:59:36 -0400

Go outside sparkly wonder!

Spring has sprung a plethora of seasonal fruits and veggies that...

caviardreamgirl — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:52:00 -0400

Spring has sprung a plethora of seasonal fruits and veggies that are packed with amazing health benefits. Find out how you can kick off the season in an all-natural way with Integrative Nutrition’s Spring Detox guide!

"Be fearless. Make the world your bitch, and don’t accept no for an answer. Be yourself and love who..."

caviardreamgirl — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:41:06 -0400

“Be fearless. Make the world your bitch, and don’t accept no for an answer. Be yourself and love who you are more than you love anyone else. It’s okay to put yourself first. Stop thinking about the past and put all of your fiery energy towards the future. Work hard before you play hard. Be kind to everyone, but don’t let people walk all over you just because they think they can. The thing is, they can’t. Appreciate those that love you, like your friends and family. Now is the time to figure out who you are and how you will conquer the world. Don’t let anyone stop you.”

Why Tea is (so very) magical.

caviardreamgirl — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:50:08 -0400

Why Tea is (so very) magical.

Amanda Palmer: The art of asking

caviardreamgirl — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:37:54 -0400

Amanda Palmer: The art of asking:

"Teach with enthusiasm and your love for your subject will spread. Sell your products or services..."

caviardreamgirl — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:33:12 -0400

“Teach with enthusiasm and your love for your subject will spread. Sell your products or services with enthusiasm and your company will grow. Presume that your students and employees and customers are your equals because they are. Don’t teach or sell down to anyone. Speak with and not at or to your students or customers. Learn and use peoples’ names.

Make everyone you meet feel important. You can’t be selectively likable. If you try to like some people and not others, you will eventually be seen as a phony, and no one wants to do business with a phony.

When you talk down to people, you shift the focus from your subject or product to your condescending attitude. Listen. Be patient. Pay attention. Don’t interrupt or fidget. Make eye contact. Smile and nod encouraement. Don’t try to top another’s story with your own heroic tales.

People have to be involved in projects which they helped to design. Help others to identify and develop their strengths. Be quick to praise and slow to criticize. Look for the opportunities.”

DaniLIFE Wellness 2012 Gift Guide

caviardreamgirl — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:07:00 -0500

It’s crunch time people!! Stuck on what to get for those last few people left on your holiday shopping list? Here are a few ideas for gifts that will keep on giving and that will help them kick off 2013 the right way.

1. Blender Bottle - I LOVE these bottles and use them all the time when I’m on the go and need a quick pick me up. Great for protein shakes, meal replacement shakes and to use just as a water bottle for your H20.

2. Integrative Nutrition Book - Have a health nut in the family or someone who’s interested in learning the ins and outs of modern day food and nutrition? This book is for them! Buy on Amazon, or click the banner for a FREE copy!

3. Isagenix 9-Day Cleanse - For that person on your list who’s New Years Resolution is to get healthy, detox, and slim down!

4. Coconut Oil - I swear by this stuff. So great to cook with, and is also so great for your skin and hair! Contains medium-chain fatty acids which provides long lasting energy throughout the day, and also helps boost metabolism. Another plus? Anti-microbial properties to help kill any parasites and candida that might be hangin out in your digestive tract. *Find at local food store, or for best deal buy on Amazon.com.

5. 30-Day Health & Nutritional Jumpstart Coaching Program - You have a friend or family member who wants to start off the New Years eating well and taking better care of themselves, but aren’t quite sure where to start. Well, start here! DaniLIFE Wellness 30-Day Nutritional Coaching program with free 30-min consultation.

Happy Holidays! xo

2012 Holiday Survival Guide

caviardreamgirl — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:21:28 -0500

If you’re anything like me, it doesn’t take much to stress you out this time of year. With all of the holiday parties, gift-giving, and delicious goodies, budgets are tight… and after the holidays, well… so are your favorite pair of skinny jeans.

But it doesn’t have to be that way! Not this year anyways!

I introduce to you ladies & gents, this very helpful (and free!) Holiday Survival Guide. You will learn how to stay sane, stress free and keep those unwanted pounds off this Holiday Season. Now what’s not to love about that? Just click on the banner below and get started on feeling your best this holiday season.

Happy Holidays everyone!

Late morning #noms: - 2 Poached Eggs - Millet Toast w/ Earth...

caviardreamgirl — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:04:41 -0500

Late morning #noms:

- 2 Poached Eggs

- Millet Toast w/ Earth Balance Olive Oil Butter Spread

- Organic Fruit Salad (blueberries, raspberries, banana, strawberries, orange)

- Sprinkled Golden Flax

Canning Jar Pendant - yellow owl workshop

caviardreamgirl — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 20:01:51 -0500

Canning Jar Pendant - yellow owl workshop:

caviardreamgirl:

This is so friggin cute.

"A relationship is not about two halves coming together to become whole; rather it’s about two..."

caviardreamgirl — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 23:30:00 -0500

“A relationship is not about two halves coming together to become whole; rather it’s about two wholes coming together for a higher level of wholeness.”

- I dig this.

Live in California? Vote YES for Proposition 37 - Labelling of GMO foods statewide.

caviardreamgirl — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:14:15 -0400

Do you have family or friends living in California? If yes, I need two minutes of your time.

On Election Day, California voters will vote on a ballot initiative - Proposition 37 - that would require labeling of foods containing genetically engineered ingredients. For me and my family, this will be the most important vote I cast this year.

California would be the first state to enact a GMO labeling law, setting the stage for nationwide change. In fact, noted food activist and author Michael Pollan wrote in a recent issue of The New York Times Magazine, “California’s Proposition 37…has the potential…to change the politics of food not just in California but nationally too.”

The polls are tight. Can you help the Environmental Working Group reach out to your friends and family in California and let them know how important this vote is? All you have to do is:

Forward this email to your friends.
Ask them to sign EWG’s pledge to vote “YES!” on Proposition 37 using this link: http://www.ewg.org/prop37.
Post the pledge to your Facebook wall and tweet it.
Remind them that early voting has already started!
The pesticide companies that genetically engineer our food and the big processed food companies that sell these products are spending millions to kill Prop 37. They’ll do whatever it takes to win - including running misleading attack ads that media fact checkers have already debunked.

The scientific debate about the effects of genetically engineered foods on our health is likely to continue for a long time. EWG believes much more research is needed to answer questions that should have been resolved before genetically engineered food was allowed to permeate the food supply. Meanwhile, we have a right to know if food has been genetically engineered before we buy it.

Don’t forget - please forward this email to your friends and family in California and spread the word to vote “YES!” on Proposition 37.

Working together, we can get genetically engineered foods labeled nationwide.

October #unprocessed

caviardreamgirl — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:31:05 -0400

Commit to eating no processed foods during the month of October. Who’s with me??

The Complete Guide to Calories

caviardreamgirl — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:24:18 -0400

Get health and fitness tips at Greatist.com

Pickin’ dem apples.

caviardreamgirl — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 17:13:15 -0400

Pickin’ dem apples.

Honeycrisp!

caviardreamgirl — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 15:54:45 -0400

Honeycrisp!

Foods that naturally boost the immune system

caviardreamgirl — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 11:27:34 -0400

Summer’s ending and the change in season isn’t far behind. Here are 10 foods & herbs to keep your immune system in top notch shape to help prevent the sickies as the weather changes:

1. Echinacea - Echinacea is a popular herb that has been identified to boost immunity. Combined with goldenseal, another herb, or enjoyed alone as tea, this member of the daisy family has been found to prevent and treat upper respiratory tract infections as well as the common cold.

2. Ginseng - This herb has many varieties. The most commonly studied variety is Panax ginseng, also known as Korean ginseng. Its main active component, ginsenosides, has been proven to have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Clinical research studies have demonstrated that it may improve immune and psychological functions as well as conditions related to diabetes.

3. Garlic - This spice has had a long history of medicinal value. In a recent study conducted by Dr. Ellen Tattelman, an assistant professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, New York, it was reconfirmed that garlic indeed has cardiovascular, anti-microbial and antineoplastic properties. It’s also a perfect spice to use when doing sauteed dishes.

4. Bell peppers- This pepper variety does not contain capsaicin, unlike its other feisty cousins. On the contrary, it is sweet and crunchy and contains the carotenoid lycopene which lowers the risk of cancer; beta-carotene which is converted to vitamin A; and Zeaxanthin, known to prevent macular degeneration and cataracts.

5. Ginger - This herb has been shown to reduce inflammation, cardiovascular conditions, blood clots and cholesterol. In a study, researchers found that animal subjects given ginger extracts had a significant reduction in cholesterol and blood clotting qualities. Moreover, it has been observed to inhibit the behavior of genes connected with inflammation.

6. Turmeric- This spice contains curcumin, which has notable antioxidant properties. It also has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and stomach soothing benefits. It reduces inflammation by stimulating the adrenal glands to increase the hormone that lessens inflammation. Animal studies on this herb have revealed that turmeric protects the liver from the adverse effects of alcohol and certain toxins. Turmeric also helps in digestive problems by stimulating bile flow.

7. Gingko Biloba- Gingko biloba’s leaves contain antioxidant compounds called bilobalides and ginkgolides that protect the body from damage caused by free radicals. Moreover, it has also been found to protect against radiation. In a study using animal subjects, ginkgo was demonstrated to have protected the test subjects against radiation poisoning. The latest research also suggests that extracts of this herb can neutralize oxidizing agents and free radicals caused in the cells due to radiation, thus preventing cell death. In fact, NaturalNews recently reported that ginkgo extracts reduce brain damage by up to 50 percent.

8. Ganoderma- This is a bitter mushroom also known as reishi. It has long been a popular herb in Chinese medicine attributed to assisting in longevity and health. Further studies on this oriental herb reveal that it strengthens immunity and combats cancer. Moreover, it has antioxidant properties and provides relief from urinary tract infections.

9. Astragalus - Also from China, this herb stimulates the immune system and aids in digestion and adrenal gland functions. It is also a diuretic. The effectiveness of this herb is due to polysaccharides, saponins and flavonoids. It has also been taken to combat the common cold and flu. Its digestive health benefits demonstrate the lowering of stomach acidity, resulting to an increase in the body’s metabolic rates and the promotion of waste elimination.

10. Cat’s claw - This herb from Peru is commonly used for stomach problems. Recently, however, it is becoming known as an exceptional immune response stimulator that helps the body to fight off infections and degenerative diseases. It contains oxindole alkaloids enhancing the immune system’s capacity to engulf and destroy pathogens.

xx d

"There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love. When we are afraid, we pull back from life...."

caviardreamgirl — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:04:54 -0400

“There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love. When we are afraid, we pull back from life. When we are in love, we open to all that life has to offer with passion, excitement, and acceptance. We need to learn to love ourselves first, in all our glory and our imperfections. If we cannot love ourselves, we cannot fully open to our ability to love others or our potential to create. Evolution and all hopes for a better world rest in the fearlessness and open-hearted vision of people who embrace life.”

- John Lennon

It’s that time of the year again! (I <3 figs)

caviardreamgirl — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:59:22 -0400

It’s that time of the year again! (I <3 figs)

Union Square farmer’s market showin off some of the...

caviardreamgirl — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 12:54:34 -0400

Union Square farmer’s market showin off some of the pickled goodies they have on sale.