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What is energy medicine... the medicine of the future

consciously creating awareness
“what is needed is some person, some institution, some inescapable “force” that captures the imagination of our citizens and demonstrate that cancer and other diseases will be eliminated only when each of us comes to understand that this can only occur as a part of a lifelong process of sanity, balance, moderation, and self respect.”
- Dr. Charles Simone M.MS.,M.D. http://drsimone.com/

conscious medicine... is preventative medicine

- do you know what functional medicine is? The Institute of Functional Medicine, IMF … changing they way we do medicine

- dr simone's ten point plan to decrease your risk of cancer and heart disease cancers incld; breast, endometrial, prostate, colon, and rectal

- alkalize or die... the pH nutrition guide to acid/alkaline balance

- why sanoviv? ... no place like it in the world. the hospital of the future.

- what to expect at sanoviv... my sanoviv program and the sanoviv diet

- cancer cured naturally… a true story. my friend Tom's prostate cancer cure story and all natural protocol from sanoviv medical institute.

- russian roulette anyone? cancer odds & treatment risks

- the AMAS test... A safe early detection cancer test... with NO side effects! A simple blood test... imagine that!!! Which is 95% accurate the 1st time and 99% accurate the second time... with ONLY a 3% false positive. This test will tell you if you have ANY cancer in your body.

- have you ever googled for a natural remedy and cure and the "quackwatch" site popped up???? well.... pssst… quackwatch is quackery… pass it on!

- what is codex alimentarius? If you don’t know we’re in BIG trouble!


conscious eating... is eating for living

- the best superfood choice, green foods. understand exactly what is good, very good, better, best, and the very best ... it’s your choice

- conscious eating... raw foods; easier and better than cooking. if you say it is hard... it will be hard and if you say it is easy it will be easy because... what you believe becomes your truth

- cook with out cooking - raw recipes and inspiration by adam sobel

- hemp… eat it don’t smoke it. raw organic shelled hemp seed, the single item i can not live with out... delicious and PACKED with protein and omegas!

- move over eggs & bacon... make room for a healthy conscious breakfast. my weekend special scramble

- living without - consciously substituting for eggs, dairy, gluten & refined sugar for all of your cooking and baking.

- hey coffee drinker... consciously choose something better, the delicious health alternative. Dandy Blend - this is actually better tasting than coffee & good for you!

- 99% guilt free chocolate ganache cake - this one is the BEST... from the down to earth chefs & the "you won't believe its vegan" cookbook.

- Got gas??? Food combining… one of these thing does not go with the other. read this instead if medicating your symptoms with tums or other medicines


conscious detox... is natural and builds your immune

- healthy water healthy body - my water filter choice... I LOVE IT!

- when people say you are full of it.. it may be true if you do not go every time you eat. which means... clean out your ears and open your eyes… even better… clean out your colon. a colonic is the safest most natural and best way to start the cleansing process. read hear for all of your questions you could possibly have on colonics.

- the detox miracle sourcebook... literally the bible for natural detox immune building diet. the book is A to Z and doesn't skip a beat.

- if you have amalgam fillings... toxins are going directly into your bloodstream if you don't get that metal out of your mouth!

- bouncing magic... a simple and quick and easy way to cleanse every cell in your body. visualize for a moment a balloon filled with water. hold the balloon by its stem and observe how gravity pulls on the water, slightly stretching the balloon. now move your hand rapidly up and down and observe how the extra gravitational force causes the balloon to significantly stretch and distort. when you bounce up and down on a rebounder, this is what happens to every cell in your body.

- chi-force living the 7 disciplines... one on my daily conscious choices

- want the best work out? .....get a kettlebell. works more muscles than you knew you had.


consciously non toxic... it means through out... non toxic body, mind, spirit, home, and environment. it is your choice choose wisely.

- do you know the EWG? it is the Environmental Working Group who uses the power of public information to protect public health and the environment. rate your products... how toxic is your shampoo, lotion, shaving cream, and even your make up!

- the dirty secrets of what makes you clean... know that when you brush your teeth with toothpaste it has pesticides in it. read more shocking beauty secrets!

- more compost less work... and less waste environmentally and naturally fertilize your garden.

- our planet in our hands... when doing home improvements... consciously choose your paint not just the color!


conscious resources... know the truth & consciously choose

the china study - on the top of the pyramid of health books the one has 27 YEARS or research backing its studies. by cornell university nutritionist t. collin

the detox miracle source book literally the bible for natural detox immune building diet. the book is A to Z and doesn't skip a beat.

cancer confidential You don't need to have or have had cancer to benefit from this info. In fact, you can prevent it in advance by your lifestyle choices.

Blog Catalog is a blog directory that I have listed my blog in order to create more awareness. Another way is for you to sign on as a follower and share my blog with others... one person at a time the world can and will be a healthier place.

Thank you for visiting my blog... I hope that your consciousness has expanded during your visit.
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living without - consciously substituting

What's your "go-to"?... We all have them. They are comforting and more important and the main reason we keep on coming back for more is they are satisfying. For some people, not having their "go-to" can really set them off. People are just programmed like that...creature's of habit. To go with out your "go-to" to some may feel like not living. And that is understandable.... to feel comfortable and satisfied, in my opinion, is a necessity in life.

Think of what you or your life would be like if all of your habits or "go-to's" were HEALTHY. Thinking about it is the easy part.... But actually really living with out the unhealthy "go-to's", that is definitly the hard part. The key is to really identify with your personal "go-to's" and which are unhealthy habits. Then find a healthy substitute... start with one "go-to" and work your way up to consciously choosing everything you do.

I have been doing just that for quite sometime now. Consciously choosing everything that goes into my body. My old favorite "go to", as mentioned in a prior post, was eggs and bacon. Going with out was very difficult for the first few weeks. Until I found a replacement that was comforting and satisfying. Tofu scramble saved the day. (See my prior blog for the recipe.)

My point is, like anything... a boyfriend, girlfriend, a job or an old pair of shoes, a favorite meal or just a cup of coffee, When you are first with out...it seems as if it will NEVER be the same, or in regards to the cup of coffee, you just can't cope. But as time passes and you meet someone new or find a favorite shoe, or a new restaurant with a new favorite meal, somehow you find you CAN manage just fine. In fact, you may find sometimes that now its even better!

And for me, that is what I have found. With each conscious choice I make, I feel that I am truly being the best I can be... to me, my body and my environment. I realized, as I was making my tofu breakfast scramble with ease, that this new habit had now grown to become my "go to". It is both comforting and satisfying. The thought of egg and bacon no longer makes me yearn... now it actually makes me uncomfortable.

One way for me to eat a 100% vegan diet and not feel like I am depriving myself is... I BAKE! cakes, cookies, muffins, breads etc... yum so satisfied! Here is a simple guide to cooking or baking your favorite recipe using simple substitutions to avoid unhealthy ingredients such as dairy, eggs and gluten.

Substitution Solutions

Milk Substitute 1 cup with the following:
1 cup Almond or other Nut Milks
1 cup Soy Milk (plain or vanilla)
1 cup 1 cup Rice Milk + 1 organic egg yolk
1 cup Fruit Juice
1 cup Water + 1 organic egg yolk
1 cup Coconut Milk

Buttermilk Substitute 1 cup with the following:
1 cup Soy Milk = 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar (let stand slightly to thicken)
1 cup Coconut Milk
7/8 cup Rice Milk
7/8 cup Fruit Juice
7/8 cup Water

Yogurt Substitute 1 cup with the following:
1 cup Soy Yogurt
1 cup Soy Sour Cream
1 cup Unsweetened Applesauce
1 cup Fruit Puree

Butter Substitute 1 stick with the following:
1 stick Earth Balance ( non-dairy buttery spread)
8 tbsp Olive or Vegetable Oil
reduced fat option:
6tbsp Unsweetened Applesauce + 2tbsp of one of the above

Eggs Substitute 1 large egg with the following:
3 tbsp Unsweetened Applesauce + 1 tsp Baking Powder (aluminum free)
1 tbsp Flax Meal + 3 tbsp Hot Water (let stand to thicken, stirring occasionally 10mins)
1 1/2 tsp Egg Replacer + 2tbsp Hot Water ( this is potato based, find in whole foods)
4 tbsp pureed Silken Tofu + 1 tsp Baking Soda

replacing two or more eggs will change the integrity of a recipe. for recipes that call for a lot of eggs, like a quiche, use pureed silken tofu. because egg substitutions add moisture, you may have to increase baking times slightly.

Nuts Substitute tree nuts or peanuts with an equal amount of the following.
toasted coconut
sunflower seeds
toasted sesame seeds
crushed cornflakes
crushed crispy rice cereal
crushed potato chips

Gluten -Free Substitutions
to make flour blend, thoroughly combine all ingredients. store in a covered container in the refrigerator until used. you can double or triple these recipes to make as much as you need.

All-Purpose Flour Blend
use this blend for all your gluten free baking
1/2 cup rice flour
1/4 cup tapioca starch/flour
1/4 cup cornstarch or potato starch

High Protein Flour Blend
This nutritious blend works best in baked goods that require elasticity,
such as wraps and pie crusts
1 1/4 cup bean flour (your choice) chick pea or soy flour
1 cup arrowroot starch, corn starch or potato starch
1 cup tapioca starch/flour
1 cup white or brown rice flour

High Fiber Flour Blend
this high fiber works best for breads, pancakes, snack bars, cookies that contain chocolate, warm spices, raisins or other fruits. it is not suited to delicately flavored recipes, such as sugar cookies, crepes, cream puffs, birthday cakes or cupcakes.
1 cup brown rice flour or sorghum flour
1/2 cup teff flour ( preferably light)
1/2 cup milet flour or Montina Flour
2/3 cup tapioca starch/flour
1/3 cup cornstarch or potato starch

Self-Rising Flour Blend
use this for muffins, scones, cakes, cupcakes, or any recipe that uses baking powder for leavening
1 1/4 cup white sorghum flour
1 1/4 cup white rice flour
1/2 cup tapioca starch/flour
2 tsp xanthan or guar gum
4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

General Guide to using Gum
Gum (xanthan or guar) is the key to successful gluten-free baking. It provides the binding needed to give the proper elasticity, keeping it from crumbling.

add 1/2 tsp gum per cup of flour blend to make cakes, cookies, bars, muffins and other quick breads

add 1 tsp gum per cup of flour blend to make yeast bread, pizza dough, and other baked items that call for yeast.

note: some flour blends contain gum already, if so, no need to add more.

this guide is from "Living Without" magazine found at your Health Food Store.

move over eggs & bacon... make room for a healthy conscious breakfast

When I first made the choice to eat consciously I asked myself how am I going to not eat my traditional "go to" meal??? which any of my close friends will know for me... it was eggs and bacon. my favorite meal of the day! In which I ate every single day of my life and if I skipped it all hell would break loose. I just couldn't function... I HAD to have my breakfast.

Well guess what, it has been a long long time since that day.. and I have to say it was hard at first.. but just like anything that you are used to.. when its not there you notice. As soon as you have some sort of a replacement you can cope with your "loss" and soon than later if your replacement is good... soon after that your replacement seem more like the norm rather than what you were used to. and now the thought of me eating an egg...(ugh...vomit) don't let not get me going off in that direction. let's stick to my main message....which is finding a good replacement.

Once I found a replacement for anything in my life that was in need of replacing. such as the food I ate, my personal care products, my cleaning products and even my enviroment..( friends... no offense) if the replacement was good then I never even thought about what i gave up. some things took longer than others but I never let a bad experience with one thing keep me from the rest. and slowly but surely one after the next I am satisfied with all of my choices.

Here is my replacement for eggs and bacon... The union of tofu and vegetables makes for a tasty breakfast. Create new flavor combinations by adding different seasonal vegetables and spices. The nutritional yeast gives this recipe a rich flavor, and the tumeric adds a bright yellow color.

Use ALL ORGANIC ingredients will make this breakfast free of pesticides and it is also free of any animal products and or guilt.

BREAKFAST TOFU SCRAMBLE

Ingredients:1 (14oz) block firmorganic tofu
3 tablespoon organic extra virgin olive oil
1 med organic onion, diced3 cloves organic garlic, minced
1 med organic red bell pepper seeded & diced3/4 cup of shredded organic carrot
1 cup diced organic zucchini3 tablespoons organic tamari1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon Himalaya sea salt
1/4 teaspoon spike
1/2 teaspoon organic tumeric
1/4 teaspoon organic paprika
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1. Press tofu to remove all excess water.
2. In a medium pan heat oil, then saute the onion garlic until soft.
3.Crumble tofu into a bowl add the nutritional yeast, tumeric, paprika, tamari and mix together then
4.add tofu mixture to pan. Saute for 1 min, add remaining ingredients and saute until tofu becomes slightly brown.Variations: you can punch up the flavor and nutrition by adding 1/2 cup of chopped spinach toward the end of the cooking.

We use no butter... oh no... only "earth balance" butter substitute. and or some organic apple butter ( no sugar added) or all natural jam or jelly (with no sugar added) for our toast. mmmm

Last but no least we drink organic naturally caffeine free rooibos tea. and we add a little organic unsweetened almond milk and to sweeten.... agave ... it is from a catus and is low glycemic. suitable for for everyone including diabetics.

I hope that if you read all of this... and that some of this sticks with you and next time you make a choice you make it consciously.

you have the power to choose and I can tell you first hand, your body will thank you.


Charnelle S - 4:25pm
yummy- I think I'll try it!

Michael B - 5:47pm
I love eggs and bacon, great suggestion!!!!

Cara G - 8:38pm
I love the Constant Comments, I swear somehow they seep into my routine....ever since way back when at KTLA...keep them coming!

Liz B - 11:31pm
If I follow this will I get your rockin bod????

Ivan E - 3:26am
you lost me at "hello" ;)

Constant Comment - 12:11pm
keeping it on the surface are you.. That's cool... but remember you were the first person to tell me to cut eggs out of my diet... remember??? I just wish I had done it sooner... including nasty dairy. which by the way my friend... cut that nastiness out of your diet and get a hold of your health! what are you waiting for? listen to your body already and all of the knowledge you have in that noggin of yours.

Cheryl B 1:13am
Yea!I can vouch for the yummy tofu breakfasts you make!Remember our days last summer in the Topanga mansion, and you would make us all scrambled tofu with spinach and mushrooms!! Yummy..my boys loved it too..all 4 of them...

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