A Remedy for Clarity and a Decisive Confident Mind

A Remedy for Clarity and a Decisive Confident Mind Fact:  Your body’s physical health is interconnected and cannot be separated from your body’s mental health. One affects the other. A large portion of my CNHP training last week focused on the emotional aspect of healing which I found absolutely fascinating.  I learned about energy and frequency and specifically about Bach Flower Remedies.  Our class was able to create our own remedy that addressed our personal emotional challenges. ( Making the remedies took me back to my days as a lab technician working for Bristol-Myers Squibb.)  It was so much fun and empowering to learn additional ways to take charge of…

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Bonnie’s Black Bean Burgers

Bonnie’s Black Bean Burgers
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2 cups cooked or 1 can (15 ounces) undrained black beans 1/2 medium onion, chopped 1-2 cloves of chopped garlic 1/8 c jalapeno peppers, chopped 1/2 tsp of red pepper flakes 1/2 tsp of cumin 1/4 tsp sage 1 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp paprika 1 cup gluten-free dry bread crumbs or gluten-free quick oats 1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup fine ground yellow cornmeal (non GMO) 2 tablespoons coconut or other heat stable oil 1 . Place beans, onions, jalapenos and garlic in food processor or blender. Cover and process until slightly mashed; remove from food processor. Mix beans, chilies, bread crumbs and egg. Shape mixture…

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Dr. Bonnie’s Black Bean Burgers

2 cups cooked or 1 can (15 ounces) undrained black beans 1/2 medium onion, chopped 1-2 cloves of chopped garlic 1/8 c jalapeno peppers, chopped 1/2 tsp of red pepper flakes 1/2 tsp of cumin 1/4 tsp sage 1 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp paprika 1 cup gluten-free dry bread crumbs or gluten-free quick oats 1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup fine ground yellow cornmeal (non GMO) 2 tablespoons coconut or other heat stable oil 1 . Place beans, onions, jalapenos and garlic in food processor or blender. Cover and process until slightly mashed; remove from food processor. Mix beans, chilies, bread crumbs and egg. Shape mixture…

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Pinch me, I’m dreaming.

Pinch me, I’m dreaming. It is only Day 2 of 8 of my CNHP (Certified Natural Health Professional) training and I’m beyond words with what I have experienced. I can’t decide which is more incredible, the training or the people I've met. And yes, I’m already getting so attached to these people in two days. But, when you are spending 8-12 hours a day, it’s hard not to. My roommate has already dubbed me the “social bee” which she tells me she greatly admires. She says in her sweet Hispanic voice that, “she is working on it” (becoming more social). I have met so many beautiful people like…

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The Arrival

The Arrival The day has finally arrived and I am excited beyond measure.  I train for 8 straight days (many 12 hour days) in Indianapolis to complete my certification as a Natural Health Professional.  I’ll be surrounded by amazing instructors and students from all over the world.  This will signify another important phase of my incredible journey as a wellness professional.  I can’t even imagine the doors that this will open with the education I receive not only from the instructors but from my fellow students/colleagues.  My new business cards have already been printed so my only option is to succeed.  It was an uneventful drive to Indianapolis…

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Time Management Tips for Cancer Prevention

Time Management Tips for Cancer Prevention

First Things First is a self-help book by Stephen Covey  focused on time management and holistic life balance.  This 1995 book has always played an important part of my life as I try to live by the philosophy it teaches of sorting tasks and projects into Quadrants. This diagram has been a part of my planner for years to review daily (or at least that is my goal!). Reviewing this page today revealed a perfect analogy between cancer (or other health issues) and time management. Most of us spend our life in Quadrant III which is considered the Not Urgent and Not Important projects or tasks.  Examples of the Quadrant III…

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The Time Management and Cancer Correlation

The Time Management and Cancer Correlation First Things First is a self-help book by Stephen Covey  focused on time management and holistic life balance.  This 1995 book has always played an important part of my life as I try to live by the philosophy it teaches of sorting tasks and projects into Quadrants. This diagram has been a part of my planner for years to review daily (or at least that is my goal!). Reviewing this page today revealed a perfect analogy between cancer (or other health issues) and time management. Most of us spend our life in Quadrant III which is considered the Not Urgent and Not Important projects or…

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Struggling with Commitment

Struggling with Commitment Jack Canfield, author of The Success Principles, said it so well. 99% is a Bit__ (my PG version is Bite); 100% is a Breeze. He also states that, “Successful people adhere to the “no exceptions rule” when It comes to their daily discipline. It has to do with making a commitment to someone or something. Do you make a decision when you arise each morning whether or not you will be faithful to your significant other? I doubt it. You made that commitment long ago and you just do it without having to think about it. If you forget to brush your teeth before you…

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How to Break Poor Eating Habits

I’ve realized through coaching that weight-loss is more about habits than anything else.  It is about breaking old habits and replacing with new.  With food and eating, some are so deeply ingrained that they are hard to recognize.  One of my habits is grabbing “a little something sweet” after lunch and/or dinner. I met my hubby for lunch and he had a chocolate chip cookie sitting on his plate for dessert.  I automatically reached over and started to break off a piece like I normally would.  I realized what I was doing and retracted the action.  So, he graciously broke the cookie in half and handed it to…

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How to Break Bad Eating Habits

How to Break Bad Eating Habits I’ve realized through coaching that weight-loss is more about habits than anything else.  It is about breaking old habits and replacing with new.  With food and eating, some are so deeply ingrained that they are hard to recognize.  One of my habits is grabbing “a little something sweet” after lunch and/or dinner. I met my hubby for lunch and he had a chocolate chip cookie sitting on his plate for dessert.  I automatically reached over and started to break off a piece like I normally would.  I realized what I was doing and retracted the action.  So, he graciously broke the cookie…

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