The Means Behind The Greens

Dear Holistic Health & Natural Healing Friends,

What makes green vegetables so, important in our diet? Dark, leafy green vegetables contain an abundance of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and water that help to keep our metabolism regulated, balance our moods, prevent and speed duration of illness, and give our skin, hair & nails an extra glow. Greens also, help our muscles, blood, organs, and bones to stay tonified, cleansed, and relaxed.

So many great benefits to greens!

~Natural antibiotic/antiviral

~Immune booster

~Clearer thinking & focus

~Vision improvement

~Swelling reduction

~Bowel regulation

~Break down fats & cholesterol

~Alkalinize digestion and body pH

~Slow aging & maintain youthfulness

~Ease chronic disease

~Much more!

So, what exactly is it about greens that puts an extra spring in our step? Chlorophyll molecules in plants function in a parallel way to blood molecules in the human body. Specifically, chlorophyll gives color, strength, and nourishment to plants similarly to how blood gives color, strength, and nourishment to humans. Because chlorophyll and hemoglobin are molecularly identical except for their central atom-- chlorophyll = magnesium/hemoglobin = iron-- , when chlorophyll enters the human body, our system recognizes the molecule and uses it to fuel metabolic processes, speed healing of cells and tissues, and return vibrance to us. Chlorophyll also, acts as a stimulant for the production of bone marrow, provides extra oxygen to the human body, whether in the air we breathe from the plants around us or in our blood, and keeps our chi, or essential energies, harmonious with nature, the seasons, and our environment.

Next time you think of popping a multivitamin, think of one of nature's best multivitamins...Greens!

What are some of your favorite green foods and why?

Any special recipes you enjoy?

Green smoothies, seaweed salads, green gumbo, or spinach pie?

Share your thoughts--and recipes--on our group wall!

Peace, Love & Healing,

~Jennifer

Jennifer A. Sachs

Holistic Health Coach & Consultant

http://jenniferasachs.blogspot.com/

Ask Not What Your Body Can Do For You But What You Can Do For Your Body

Dear Holistic Health & Natural Healing Friends,

Each day I wake up and look in the mirror, I look a little different.

Some days I have a few more freckles, other days a few less.

Sometimes my hair looks a tad more brown, other times slightly, more black. On certain days, I seem to look a little younger, on others, a bit older.

Not specifically, because of a particular outfit, hairstyle, makeup, or accoutrements. Mostly, because that is how Mother Nature shines her light through me. This is true for all of us.

We all are affected by our environments, both internal and external. We respond to the air we breathe, food we eat, exercise we partake in, emotions we feel, thoughts we think.

One of my favorite experiments performed in recent years is the effect of positive and negative thoughts, emotions, energies on water crystals. When water crystals are exposed to positivity and 'good vibes' through written & spoken word, thoughts, music, healthy foods and biotic organisms, the crystals form beautiful snowflake-like patterns. Conversely, when water crystals are in the presence of negativity and 'bad vibes' such as inorganic toxins, excessively loud music or anger (spoken, written, or thought), they respond by forming misshapen and distorted patterns.

We, humanity, are composed mostly of water. We live on a planet which realistically, is more like a giant body of water with some floating land masses--rather than the other way around. Our atmosphere is comprised largely, of water. We can live for many, days without food but few without water.

Today, instead of trying to control or override your body, rather than 'beaming in' forceful, frustrated, or demanding thoughts, emotions, and behaviors...take a few minutes to tune into your body. Turn down the volume a few decibels on your predominant thoughts or feelings. Try emptying your mind and heart of all that weighs you down. Envision a peaceful, continuous body of water that connects you to your own cells, to the community of people around you, the Earth, the air. If you meditate on what your body most needs, you may be surprised to learn that its just a little more TLC!

Peace, Love & Healing,

~Jennifer

Jennifer A. Sachs

Holistic Health Coach & Consultant

jenniferasachs.blogspot.com

PS ~ Thanks to all our new members!!!! And of course, to all of those who have joined over the last 18 months since the inception of Holistic Health & Natural Healing Group. I am profoundly, grateful for, and most, delighted by, your curiosity, passion, wisdom, dedication, and participation.