“Well mine is not gimmicky – it is the 6 food groups that God made, and exercising every day. Trying to think positively.”
– Richard Simmons
“Well mine is not gimmicky – it is the 6 food groups that God made, and exercising every day. Trying to think positively.”
– Richard Simmons
“A body free from nervous tension and fatigue is the ideal shelter provided by nature for housing a well balanced mind, fully capable of successfully meeting all the complex problems of modern living.”
– Joseph H. Pilates
“The only question to ask yourself is, how much are you willing to sacrifice to achieve this success?”
– Larry Flynt
“The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.”
– Joseph Campbell
“I don’t care about being big and strong, I just want to look good naked.”
– Unknown author
“You must do the things you think you cannot do.”
– Eleanor Roosevelt
Long-term use of many anti-depressant drugs affect the brain’s ability to produce neurotransmitters, sometimes resulting in permanent states of “depression”, or even in psychotic episodes like those seen in many recent mass murders/suicide attempts. Alternative physicians are opting for a more natural methodology to treat depression, by blood testing patient amino acid levels (the building blocks of neurotransmitters), and supplementing those found deficient. Results have been amazing, without the long-term side effects of anti-depressant drugs. If you or someone you love is depressed, investigate the inexpensive yet highly effective treatment of amino acid supplementation as an alternative to anti-depressant drugs.
The energy we create through the negative emotions (anger, fear, jealousy etc.) and stress has a tremendously negative affect on our health. These emotions trigger the fight or flight response in the brain, which prepares the body for action by cutting off digestion, reproduction, and healing. It also sends sugar into the bloodstream, increases cortisol, raises blood pressure, and increases insulin (causing fat storage). Since we rarely actually fight tigers or chase deer anymore, these physical reactions take quite a toll on our health when repeated daily. Minimize negative emotions to maximize health.
Many spices have been used historically for medicinal purposes, but the knowledge of their natural healing power has been lost in the age of modern medicine. Cloves, for example are a wonderful, natural detoxifying spice for the liver, and they have the highest level of antioxidants of any spice or herb! Cloves brewed in tea or added to foods can protect the liver from alcohol damage, ease digestive difficulties like gas and bloating, and provide safe detoxification. Consider spicing up your life with cloves to maximize health!
“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.”
– Steve Prefontaine
Servings: 4
Ready in 25 mins
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt to taste
6 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon caper brine
1 1/2 teaspoons cold butter
1/3 cup chopped Italian flat leaf parsley, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons cold butter
water, as needed
2⁄3lb spaghetti noodles
Enjoy! And in the comments, let us know if you liked it!
“It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.”
– Vince Lombardi