Meet Alex

 

That’s a hungry man!

AlexThis is Alex… one of my 6 handsome grandsons. He has entered that age when food is the only thing that is truly important. That age when getting filled up is a myth. He is beginning to be constantly hungry. When I am working with a client he comes and motions to me pointing at his mouth, or miming he is eating something out of his hand… thankfully he hasn’t begun EATING his hand! In this shot, you’ll notice he is the only one at the table. That is because we all finished. He is continuing to eat. He ate more than his brother did, more than I did, and even more than my husband did. And by the way, that veggie burger has tomato slices, and pickled jalapeno slices – yep, he has very good taste! We put my homemade sauerkraut on both mine and my husband’s veggie burgers… Alex liked it, but just likes tomatoes and jalapenos on his burger.

I recall this time in a boy’s life well… it seemed that from age 10 to when my son left home he was constantly eating. One day he managed to find some forgotten pineapple chunks in the frig that had begun growing. I was mortified that he ate them… ALL!!! I was grateful he didn’t get ill from it.

I love that Alex enjoys eating good healthy foods… When he was 2 1/2 he would wake up from his nap early, so I would bring him into the kitchen to be my taster while his brother finished his nap. Alex loves my healthy creations. Here’s a link to some of his (and my) favorite recipes.

It’s bitter sweet…

Of course, I know only too well that when a boy becomes an eating machine, he also grows rapidly. Kind of remind me of that childhood book, “A Fish Out of Water”. I enjoy the boy, and know the time of his youth is so short… I’m grateful to have this time with him, and this opportunity to record this moment and my thoughts. Some day he will be showing this to his kids. By then this time in our lives will be just a warm memory…

What memories are you making?

DSC_0004Creating positive memories are vitally important. But sometimes we get so busy with life that we forget to stop and take time. It doesn’t need to be a huge production. Just sharing time together and expressing love! When you embrace energy healing, blocks can be removed allowing your life to flow easier and you may find it easier to create these times together with your loved ones.

Loretta is a Certified SimplyHealed Practitioner specializing in teaching her clients how to create the life they desire utilizing Manifestation lists. Join us at her next workshop in beautiful Oahu. More information here!

Soured Foods – A Blessing to the Gut!

Good Health Begins in the Gut!

I have wanted to learn to make homemade sauerkraut for years. My husband loves the stuff! When we eat soured foods or cultured foods it’s beneficial to maintaining the proper balance of intestinal flora in our systems. This balance is paramount to maintaining good health.

 

This morning I came across a wonderfully easy recipe for sauerkraut and one for kimchi. Thank you to Sonnet and her wonderful blog!

Here’s the sauerkraut recipe how-to-make-sauerkraut

I just love the illustrations and how easy the recipe is! I can do this!!! and we can stop purchasing the expensive raw sauerkraut at the health food store!

Here’s the kimchi recipe  How+to+make+kimchi

 

I’m truly looking forward to making each of these! Please let me know when YOU make these! I would love to share our success together! And remember, NO ONE cares about your good health as much as YOU do! So try a new approach… you’ll be grateful you did!

 

Everyone likes a TUTORIAL!

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About Loretta

DSC_0004Loretta embraces all tools that promote good health and a high quality of life. Her main business is as a Certified SimplyHealed Practitioner®. She enjoys a vegan lifestyle rich with raw foods, and loves being outside enjoying a bike ride at the beach, a run on the riverbed or swimming laps. She has learned that abstaining from sugar and processed foods brings more energy and a stronger system able to endure a high energy lifestyle!

Oh that Ache!

Oh my gosh! Not again… not now!!!

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Have you said this? I know I have! Though I have never been formally diagnosed with chronic pain, all of my symptoms point to the fact that I have suffered from a few debilitating episodes…

As an Energy Practitioner…

I have found that all pain experienced by the body is a manifestation of negative energy festering that your body is trying to alert you to, so you can release it. I’ve worked with many clients who have experienced stress and tension leave after a session. I realize I cannot be available for everyone at a moment’s notice, but I can offer help in the meantime.headache

Have you tried Essential Oils? 

Essential oils are amazing in that they offer comfort to your body when dealing with discomfort, but they also assist you in releasing negative emotions. If you are prone to stress or tension, that is your body’s way of coping with the negative energy. Why not give it the support it needs? Here is a list of essential oils that I personally have used with great success, and some that my close friends have used and recommend as well.

There are many choices

  • Peppermint is the Essential Oil comfort! It is the component in most blends!
  • The Tension Blend was designed for comfort during tense times to relieve tension in the neck, head and back. I love the smell of it… almost too much… it has become candy to me, and it relieves tension throughout my entire body!
  • For me, I normally reach for the Soothing Blend. I’ve had great success applying it on my brain stem on the back of my neck and across my forehead.
  • I had heard people also use Frankincense & Lavender successfully, so I that’s a choice!
  • One time those choices didn’t work, so I relented and took some over the counter remedy, but it didn’t work. I felt inspired to try Helichrysm. It was what I needed that time.
  • My friend with and intense history her whole life swears by Lemongrass. It has helped support and comfort me with the uplifting fragrance.
  • I have another gal who drinks the Metabolic Blend for support and swears by it!

Everyone is different

Stress & Tension is a little different for each individual! That’s very important to understand! It’s so important to have these types of remedies available along with your over the counter remedies or prescriptions. We live in a society that is very impatient with pain. Why not use supportive products that can be utilized safely and effectively. You have many choices! Having the oils on hand in my home have been such a blessing to me!

I invite you…

DSC_0004to join with me in the journey of improving your health. No one cares as much about your health as you do!!! Feel free to contact me so I can answer any of your questions.

 

Manifesting Your Dreams Workshop

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You’re invited to enjoy an enlightening experience of

Manifesting Your Dreams in Beautiful Hawaii!

hawaii beach2Let the soothing energy of the ocean open up your creativity as you learn new ways to manifest your dreams!  This workshop will provide a supportive, inspiring environment allowing you to more fully focus your attention and energy on defining your plans and dreams.  You will be guided through the process of creating a powerful manifestation list, receive a group energy session, clearing any emotional and energetic blocks that stand in the way of success, and crafting a plan of action and accountability.

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The fun will begin at 10:00 AM with a Group Energy Clearing Session, followed by instruction and an intense creation period. A light lunch will be enjoyed at 12:00 PM

Registration

This game changing workshop will be conducted seaside at the Nimitz Beach Pavilions, on the beautiful island of Oahu. Come experience the wonderfulNimitz beach Aloha of Hawaii and enjoy this workshop on:

Saturday, September 27, 2014

 $79.00 early registration before August 25th

$99 after August 25th

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION

 

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Travel and Hotel accommodations are not included. Recommended accommodations will be provided upon registration.

 

 

Workshop and Energy Clearing Session will be provided by Certified SimplyHealed Practitioners® Loretta Smith and Wendy Minks. DSC_0004Both Loretta and Wendy believe in the scientifically proven change that occurs in the DNA by changing negative thought patterns and releasing negative emotions caused from shock or trauma. They have enjoyed much success with clients in accomplishing this. By changingWendy in the Wind from negative to positive thought patterns your life can literally change to a more joyful, pleasant existence.

Honored by a Friend!

I was nominated!

I woke up this morning to see I had been honored by a friend and nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award, a friendly designation by a fellow blogger!. What a lovely way to begin the day! I have had the pleasure of getting to know many people out there in cyber land through blogging! Some of those people I hold near and dear to my heart! Thank you Veronica Solomon for nominating me! It is such an honor!