Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast Smoothie

1-2 cups coconut water (fresh/raw, not pasteurized) 1/2 papaya 1 small banana or apple banana (can be frozen) 1/4 cup blueberries (or other fruit) (can be frozen organic berries) 1 to 2 leaves of kale (or greens of choice) 1/2″ ginger root 1/2” fresh turmeric root Blend in high speed blender till smooth. Serves one.

Recipe for making a delicious, healthy colada drink from fresh pineapple, chia seeds and coconut milk.

Chia Colada

Ingredients: 1 cup of chopped fresh pineapple 2 tbsp chia seeds soaked / sprouted*** fresh coconut water if available, otherwise water (see method below) 1 tbsp raw coconut nectar (optional) METHOD Place the pineapples and soaked chia seeds in a blender and then cover with coconut water or water up to about one inch above […]

Formulating A Stress Reduction Strategy

Stress is a modern day epidemic. It is estimated that seventy-five to ninety percent of all doctors’ office visits are for stress-related ailments and complaints. Making an effort to reduce stress on a daily basis is essential for a long and healthy life. Reducing stress should be identified as a basic need in modern society. […]

The Dynamics of Stress, Anxiety and Fear in Modern Society and Strategies for Coping

In our culture today, stress is often a badge of honor. There seems to be an association in our conditioning between stress and success. The consequences of chronic stress on our mental state and physical health, however, is extremely serious and can take months to repair. In some cases the damage is irreversible. At Hawaii […]

Nourishing Stress Reducing Bath

Epsom Salt Did you know that soaking in an Epsom salt bath is a safe and easy way to increase magnesium and sulfate levels in the body? In fact, our largest organ the skin, absorb magnesium very efficiently in a bath and this is good practice for supplementing your body with magnesium. Apart from replenishing […]