Goods of the Body: Joyce’s Stuffing Recipe

November 9, 2007

Countdown to T-Day: 13 and counting…! Time to start gathering recipes for Thanksgiving Day! Do you always stick to your ‘old standbys’, or like to try new dishes for your family Thanksgiving meal? Well, here is the favorite dish of my family which is never left out: my mother’s stuffing for roast turkey or chicken.

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Goods of the Body: Healthy Freebies & Contests!

November 2, 2007

What?! Free and healthy? Win/Win! It’s beginning to be that time of year when many companies run great promotions that can save you money, or win you extra, while supporting companies devoted to a healthier lifestyle. Have a look to see what may interest you: Free Contact Lens Solution: Lens Solution Here/

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Goods of the Body: Kitchen Fire Safety

November 1, 2007

Let’s make our metabolisms burn, not our homes! The seriousness of the recent fires in Southern California should make us pause to reassess the fire safety in our homes, especially the kitchen. So let’s start there: in the kitchen. Careless cooking is the number one cause of residential fires. Never leave cooking unattended. That’s NEVER. […]

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Goods of the Body: Basic Nutition Guidelines

October 26, 2007

Food, food everywhere- what is worth eating?! I’ve been slow in posting, since I’m working on a special project: a Philosophy of Health. Yes, there are some sites on the web which claim the title, but those I’ve found so far are woefully deficient. My basic concerns can be found here in the General category. […]

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Goods of the Body: Moroccan Chicken Tagine

October 22, 2007

This recipe is nutritiously yummy and full of healing vegetables and spices! Moroccan Chicken Tagine 4 servings

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Goods of the Body: Strength and Cardio Training

October 11, 2007

Work that Circuit! So what do I do when I need an effective workout in a short amount of time? Circuit training! Circuit training is ideal also whenever you need to change up your workout (which should be done regularly for the best results.)

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Goods of the Soul: Mood Music, Part One

October 2, 2007

Does music carry you away?   Ahh- “Still the One” by Orleans…for my husband and me, this is one of those songs that causes us to pause wherever we are, to gaze in each other’s eyes and hold each other tight. There are others, like Willie Nelson’s “Blue Skies” or Gerry Rafferty’s “Baker Street” that […]

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Goods of the Body: Aging or Enjoying?

September 22, 2007

It’s not too late, Baby! Think of the ‘senior citizens’ you know. Probably some are limited by their lack of mobility, many health problems, and frequent mental lapses. But alternatively, some you know are vital, vibrant and enjoying an active life. What causes this difference? It could be simply genetics, but studies even with octogenarians […]

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Goods of the Body: Hearty Fried Rice Recipe

September 13, 2007

Not your Uncle Ho’s Rice This delicious recipe is so chock full of healthy goodies that you can practically feel yourself getting healthier! As a dear Chinese-American friend told me, “It’s not traditional, but it is good!” Try it for yourself and let me know how you like it!

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Goods of the Spirit: Your Spiritual Health Makeover

September 10, 2007

How to grow in grace Do you know how you stand with “the man upstairs”? How do feelings of acceptance and redemption affect you? How about feelings of guilt and rejection? Since humans are composed of both the material and immaterial, I believe that your spiritual standing with our Creator is as much a part […]

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