Health By Design

Please Forgive Us at Blue Apron for This Week’s Meals. We’ve Been Having a Tough Time Lately

Pretty much sums it up. "Sometimes we think we’ve got this whole cooking thing down and then sometimes we’re like, why do we even bother we’re the worst at this and everything is just a total mess. "

mcsweeneys.net This box contains the ingredients and recipes for this week’s Blue Apron meals. We know you’ve come to expect a high standard of quality from Blue ...

Sustainable: A Documentary

Oooh, this is going to be good!

sustainablefoodfilm.com A vital investigation of the economic and environmental instability of America’s food system, from the agricultural issues we face — soil loss, water depletion, climate change, pesticide use — to the community of leaders who are determined to fix it. Sustainable is a film about the land, the people…

I'm following the 80/20 rule to lose a few lbs. Healthy food, smaller portions. Have you tried it? What's your go-to method to drop winter chub?

Mounting research suggests getting an annual flu shot may be ill advised for long-term health

If you're not elderly and too frail to allow your body to fight the virus on its own, do not be fooled by this propaganda.

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Hormones Balance

Now this is useful news no matter what stage you're in.

“How to Use Food to Rebalance Hormones” - Join Us at the FREE Online Workshop.

Tip 4 today... Never, ever, eat while looking at your computer, phone, t.v. Just don't. Practice today and report back. Was it hard? How did it feel?

Amazing Health Benefits Of 20 Fruits And Vegetables

healthandhealthyliving.com We all know that including fruits and vegetables in our diet will help us to maintain our health and prevent numerous diseases including cancer and heart disease. Also, this will help us to maintain a healthy weight. Dietary Guidelines for Americans published in 2016 suggest that we should incorpora...

Top 10 Reasons to Eat MORE Fruits & Vegetables - Fruits & Veggies More Matters

It's the month for...

jcpl.us/651U Why eat MORE fruits and veggies?   Color & Texture. Fruits and veggies add color, texture ... and appeal ...  to your plate.   Convenience. Fruits and

Vegvisits | Eat to Live. Live to Experience.

Yay!! It's about time! So happy to have this resource.

vegvisits.com The vegan and vegetarian travel community! Book overnight trips, extended vacations or kitchens per hour with vegan and vegetarian locals around the world!

SEED: The Untold Story - A Collective Eye Films Production

Do you like documentaries as much as I do? Don't miss this one--the topic will make you forget the politics du jour and focus on survival of humankind. Thanks Ingo G. Logé for the recommendation!

ceseedproduction.wordpress.com Unearthing Stories That Make A Difference.

Grow Vegetables, Fruits & Herbs | Aeroponic Tower Garden Vertical Garden

After a long hiatus in the corporate world, no complaining here, I am breathing new life in to HealthxDesign! My latest love is the Tower Garden and I'm happy to share the progress with you. Who can argue against organic, nutrient-rich produce in your home? Less water, no soil, no space necessary. Farm-to-table for everyone!

towergarden.com Good health starts with good habits, like eating wholesome foods. And with Tower Garden, you can easily grow your own fresh, nutrient-rich food virtually anywhere, year‑round, without soil.

The Amazing Health Benefits Of Chia Seeds

Chia every day

mindbodygreen.com I am often hesitant about fad supplements, products that become popular overnight, or that claim to have great health benefits. However, the recent trend toward consuming chia seeds has not

Summer soltice signifies the season to enjoy the outdoors and relax with friends. Here are 5 ways to ensure it doesn't pass you by:
1. Plan to do something outside every day.
2. Grow an edible garden no matter how small.
3. Let go of dieting and relax in to seasonal whole foods.
4. Practice making space in your day to relax, give meditation a go.
5. Appreciate where you are and lessen your carbon footprint by reducing unnecessary driving.

5 reasons your diet is making you fat

You may not know that when you 'diet' and deprive yourself of pleasures completely, it throws your mind-body connection and metabolism out of whack.

foxnews.com Have you ever gone on a diet and gained weight?

Join the Food Matters 7 Day Skin Detox

Not too expensive, easy enough and feels 'oh-so-good' to take care of ourselves!

foodmatters.tv Let’s together take 10 minutes out of the next 7 days to pamper our skin and feed it some love! By the end of the week your eyes will be sparkling and your body will be glowing from the inside, out.

Why dieting doesn't usually work

The best talk I've heard on the dangers and obsessive qualities of dieting. Its not easy to make the shift to learning to listen to our bodies, we must start early with our children.

ted.com In the US, 80% of girls have been on a diet by the time they're 10 years old. In this honest, raw talk, neuroscientist Sandra Aamodt uses her personal story to frame an important lesson about how our brains manage our bodies, as she explores the science behind why dieting not only doesn't work, but…

Film - Living On One

Great documentary recommendation! Afterwards, feel gratitude and help where possible. Have the greatest day of your life today!

livingonone.org Hosting a screening of Living on One Dollar brings together students, parents, and educators in your community to better understand global poverty and believe in their ability to make a difference. For a limited time you can also bring the filmmakers, Chris and Zach to speak after the showing!

Trying To Eat Healthy? Do Not Eat So Called "Healthy Frozen Meals"

In the New Year, beware of Fake Food promises to eat them for a short while and lose weight. They are not real..not the food, not the promises in the long-term. In fact, all of those chemicals are stored in your cells and may hamper your true weight loss and have negative effects on your health! Smaller meal sizes, exercise, rest. You're welcome :-)
Here is just one example--don't fall for their tricks

health.wikinut.com Unfortunately far too many people think they are doing the right thing by choosing to eat so called healthy frozen foods. This article will argue otherwise.

Sympathy for the migrant

Powerful

theelders.org The tragic fate of the several hundred Africans who drowned near the Italian island of Lampedusa in October made international headlines, leading to a rare moment of compassion and reflection about t

San Diego Cloud Based Cellular PBX Services

Have you heard of this? Great way to stop carrying more than one phone and still distinguish biz from personal communications!

connecteverywherellc.com Connect Everywhere provides Cloud Based Cellular PBX Services fro a turnkey mobile solution to the greater San Diego and Los Angeles areas.

Recipe | Winter is Coming: Agni Soup to The Rescue!

Yum!

yoganonymous.com Winter is Coming... And more than just a gratuitous Game of Thrones reference, winter is quickly approaching, bringing with it an assortment of bug

Support Quick Healing with an Immune Boosting Bath

Happy October!! I love autumn, don't you? Stay away from commercialism as you prepare for the season..instead treat yourself to a nice bath with benefits! http://www.rootedblessings.com/2013/08/26/immune-boosting-bath/

rootedblessings.com Ugh, the sniffles. I don't like the sniffles. Yes, having the sniffles 1 or 2 times a year is a sign of a healthy immune system. But, it never helps to give the immune system a little boost. My c...

Time to Step Up & Support Civil Eats: 4,000 x $25 x 30 Campaign (That Means You)

Do you have $25 for this very worthy cause?

civileats.com Are you a regular reader, supporter or fan of Civil Eats? Thank you. We appreciate that you get what we do and we couldn’t do it without you! For nearly five years, Civil Eats has brought you extensive coverage of food policy stories, from the farm field to the halls of Congress. You might not... Re...

http://glad.is/article/20-ways-meditating-connects-to-higher-sel/

Shift happens in meditation.

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5 Ayurveda Tips for Autumn

It's coming..falling even. Do you feel it? The only thing I would add to these tips is a cozy sweater so you can enjoy the air of the season outdoors.

yoganonymous.com Ayurveda strives to create a balance within the human body and the climate that it’s in. Disharmony brings disequilibrium, which can result in dis-ease. Th

Blame The Moon For Your Sleep Woes

Loved the Blue Moon last night but... "suprachiasmatic nuclei" ? Wasn't that a song from Mary Poppins? Yes, I am tired and need a gorgeous sleep very soon!

huffingtonpost.com It might be the moon's fault you're sleeping so poorly.