In the “Wizard of Oz”, the Lion was all animalistic body full of desire, craving, and yearning. The Scarecrow was a kind spirit without a brain, and the Tin Man was very intelligent, but hollow inside without soul.  But with a little purpose called Dorothy, they all worked together to find the golden brick road [...]

Work on the following assignments with assistance or independently. When assigned, journal throughout your experience and be ready to discuss. Stimulus Control This technique is good for coping, but may not be affective all the time… What stimuli are problematic? In what way are they problematic and under what specific conditions? What outcomes are desirable [...]

Manifestation uses our source energy to create our own universe. This simple definition is anything but simple. This increasingly common topic is discussed in the popular book “The Secret” but has been around since life force began.  Successfully used by many  in small ways that aren’t recognized, large scope manifestation requires knowledge about energy that goes beyond “The Secret”.It’s [...]

Health Benefits of Nuts and Seeds: Nuts and seeds have been a healthy part of the human diet for 1000’s of years. A nut is actually a fruit with a single seed (Hunter, 2006, P.94). All tree nuts provide similar nutrients and then also contribute their own individual benefits.  They are a good source of [...]

Understanding Protein Foods are made of macronutrients: carbohydrate, protein, and fat; and micronutrients: vitamins and minerals. Protein, one of the necessary macronutrients that our body needs to function is derived from Greek and means “of primary importance” (Hunter, 2006, P. 119). Protein makes up 10% of the RDA recommended caloric needs or 50-60 grams (Campbell, [...]

Fill Your Kitchen with These Foods! Whole foods: As close the natural state as possible. Organic: No preservatives, pesticides, or hormones. Fruits: orange, okra, kiwi, berries, apples, cucumber, tomato, avocado, zucchini, peppers, squash, mangoes, papaya, pear, watermelon, grapefruit, grapes, plum, apricot, peach, banana, pomegranate, cherries, lemons, limes, plantain Vegetables: Flowers:  broccoli, cauliflower Stems and Leaves: [...]

Whole Grain Glossary “Culinate” http://www.culinate.com/articles/features/grain_glossary A Whole Grain Glossary: Twenty whole grains to cook and eat By Carrie Floyd June 19, 2008 Most people know brown rice when they see it, but what about all the other grains? It’s one thing to rattle them off, but it’s an entirely different matter to know their various [...]

Organic Food Organic farming maintains and replenishes soil fertility without the use of toxic and persistent pesticides and fertilizers. Organic foods are minimally processed without artificial ingredients, preservatives, or irradiation to maintain the integrity of the food. That does not automatically mean that organic processed food is “better” for you. One could still cook with [...]

  Sports Nutrition Eating for regular daily exercise requires a little more thought about the type of food we are eating, when we eat it, and how much. The examples I am giving are estimates for 1-2 hour workout a day. Remember each individual has their own unique requirements, but an average daily calorie intake [...]

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