This recipe is from The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook (one of my favorite books). You will need a food processor to make these. You can make the patties up to 3 days ahead of time and store them in between pieces of waxed paper in a storage container in your refrigerator. My 13 year old twins just love these and ALWAYS go for seconds!
Serves 4
1 cup millet
2 cups water
pinch of sea salt
2 small carrots, chopped
1-2 green onions, chopped
small handful fresh parsley
3-4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
3-4 tablespoons virgin coconut oil for sauteing
1. Rince dry millet in a fine strainer under warm running water. Place rinsed millet, water, and sea salt into a medium pot with a tight fitting lid. Bring to a boil, then turn down heat to a low simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
2. Place chopped carrot, chopped green onions, fresh parsley, lemon juice, lemon zest, and sea salt into a food processor and pulse a few times. Add cooked millet and continue to pulse until just mixed.
3. Form millet mixture into patties. Heat coconut oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Lightly saute patties on both sides.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Chicken Pox
My son started with some "spots" on his face last Thursday (today is Monday). I thought they were possibly flea bites (we have cats). Of course, my son is a picker and a scratcher so I assumed when the "rash" appeared to be getting worse that he was just picking at it. When the school phoned me on Friday to express their concern I assured them it was "no big deal."
The weekend came along and my husband (being the all-knowing medic, lol) proceeded to put Neosporin on the sores. I chose not to say anything because I didn't want to contradict him (against my better judgement). Today I sent the young lad off to school with a hug, smile and a "don't pick at your face, please!"
Of course, the school called this afternoon and was concerned because his rash appeared to be getting worse and spreading. I, once again, informed them that it was no big deal and "no, I was NOT taking my child to a doctor. I only seek the medical community's assistance in a life or death situation and when there are broken bones involved." That was that . . . or so I thought.
My child arrived home and I looked at his "rash" to see what the fuss was about. Yeah, it was all over his body! How could I have missed that? Well, I quickly determined that he has chicken pox. Here's the information that I can offer on this:
Chicken pox is very contagious. Since I choose not to vaccinate my children (any more), I should not be surprised to have this outbreak begin in my home. It is usually NOT a problem that needs to have a doctor involved. There is usually a slight fever in the beginning and then the rash starts to make it's appearance. Lots of information is all over the internet about what to look for and various other uncommon complications that sometimes can occur.
What am I doing?
Well, I immediately threw the young man into a tub with very warm water and baking soda (to help with the itch). You could also use that Aveeno oatmeal bath - it's pretty soothing as well. I like the hot water because it helps the spots to make a really grand entrance. Why do we want as much of a rash as we can get? Well, it's the toxins in the body coming out. You supress the rash, you lock those toxins in the body to make an ugly appearance sometime later in life. No good.
In addition, I'm giving my boy HOT yarrow tea. That warms up the inside and just helps those toxins to work their way out. Of course, we don't tell HIM that! However, this particular child of mine is pretty excited for all the attention. His twin sister, however, is looking on in horror (I informed her that it is pretty inevitable that she's going to be visited by the same fate).
I will have to trim my son's nails (like I said, he's a scratcher and a picker) so as to minimize the scarring that "could" result.
Other than that, I'm just letting nature take it's course. Our bodies are VERY intelligent and know exactly what to do. Unfortunately, our society and culture has lost touch with that simple fact.
The weekend came along and my husband (being the all-knowing medic, lol) proceeded to put Neosporin on the sores. I chose not to say anything because I didn't want to contradict him (against my better judgement). Today I sent the young lad off to school with a hug, smile and a "don't pick at your face, please!"
Of course, the school called this afternoon and was concerned because his rash appeared to be getting worse and spreading. I, once again, informed them that it was no big deal and "no, I was NOT taking my child to a doctor. I only seek the medical community's assistance in a life or death situation and when there are broken bones involved." That was that . . . or so I thought.
My child arrived home and I looked at his "rash" to see what the fuss was about. Yeah, it was all over his body! How could I have missed that? Well, I quickly determined that he has chicken pox. Here's the information that I can offer on this:
Chicken pox is very contagious. Since I choose not to vaccinate my children (any more), I should not be surprised to have this outbreak begin in my home. It is usually NOT a problem that needs to have a doctor involved. There is usually a slight fever in the beginning and then the rash starts to make it's appearance. Lots of information is all over the internet about what to look for and various other uncommon complications that sometimes can occur.
What am I doing?
Well, I immediately threw the young man into a tub with very warm water and baking soda (to help with the itch). You could also use that Aveeno oatmeal bath - it's pretty soothing as well. I like the hot water because it helps the spots to make a really grand entrance. Why do we want as much of a rash as we can get? Well, it's the toxins in the body coming out. You supress the rash, you lock those toxins in the body to make an ugly appearance sometime later in life. No good.
In addition, I'm giving my boy HOT yarrow tea. That warms up the inside and just helps those toxins to work their way out. Of course, we don't tell HIM that! However, this particular child of mine is pretty excited for all the attention. His twin sister, however, is looking on in horror (I informed her that it is pretty inevitable that she's going to be visited by the same fate).
I will have to trim my son's nails (like I said, he's a scratcher and a picker) so as to minimize the scarring that "could" result.
Other than that, I'm just letting nature take it's course. Our bodies are VERY intelligent and know exactly what to do. Unfortunately, our society and culture has lost touch with that simple fact.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Back to Basics
Last night I made a decision to take my 13 year old daughter to the ER. She was experiencing rapid, shallow breathing (which was a big concern) and was running a moderate fever. She had had a cold for about a week now and this has been going on pretty consistently. The night before last she was vomitting mucus that had accumulated in her stomach and had passed out while doing so. Prior to my decision, I had called my dear friend, who is an RN, and her advice was to take her in immediately.
As soon as I had filled out all the necessary paperwork and she had gone through the usual routine of temp, bp and pulse checks we were settled into a room to await the doctor. He came after quite awhile (that was to be expected) and after a 30 second exam and a brief chat with her and I he prescribed cough syrup and nausea medication. I was perplexed. The reason for my visit was her abnormal breathing pattern. I left there more convinced than ever that I really need to become more confident in my own skills.
I have spent the last three years certifying in footzonology, facezonolgy and herbology. Ideally I would like to continue my education but family and time are a current obstacle. However, it is now clear that I need to hone in on the skills that I do have and put them to good use. My family, clients and friends could all benefit.
Up until very recently in the history of the world, people were healing and benefitting from the gifts of the earth. We have wonderful resources right at our fingertips and we, especially we here in the west, have slowly evolved into a people who depend on modern science to heal us. We seek after instant gratification. However, that instant gratification has a very high price tag attached to it. There are side effects to all of those medications that are so freely dispensed.
Herbs and plants do not have the side effects that we experience from pharmaceuticals. It does take a little time and patience to obtain the desired results but often the regimen is just a temporary visitor and then we are free. Free to live our life without pain or discomfort. Free from side effects and the dependence of drugs and more drugs.
The purpose of this blog is to dole out snipets of information that will hopefully help others in their search for a better, less expensive avenue to ultimate health. I love what I do and love to share. I love the challenge that is presented when someone wants to pick my brain about what is going on in their body. I invite all who read my blog to feel free to contact me with any questions, concerns or comments you may have.
To your good health, vitality and longevity!
As soon as I had filled out all the necessary paperwork and she had gone through the usual routine of temp, bp and pulse checks we were settled into a room to await the doctor. He came after quite awhile (that was to be expected) and after a 30 second exam and a brief chat with her and I he prescribed cough syrup and nausea medication. I was perplexed. The reason for my visit was her abnormal breathing pattern. I left there more convinced than ever that I really need to become more confident in my own skills.
I have spent the last three years certifying in footzonology, facezonolgy and herbology. Ideally I would like to continue my education but family and time are a current obstacle. However, it is now clear that I need to hone in on the skills that I do have and put them to good use. My family, clients and friends could all benefit.
Up until very recently in the history of the world, people were healing and benefitting from the gifts of the earth. We have wonderful resources right at our fingertips and we, especially we here in the west, have slowly evolved into a people who depend on modern science to heal us. We seek after instant gratification. However, that instant gratification has a very high price tag attached to it. There are side effects to all of those medications that are so freely dispensed.
Herbs and plants do not have the side effects that we experience from pharmaceuticals. It does take a little time and patience to obtain the desired results but often the regimen is just a temporary visitor and then we are free. Free to live our life without pain or discomfort. Free from side effects and the dependence of drugs and more drugs.
The purpose of this blog is to dole out snipets of information that will hopefully help others in their search for a better, less expensive avenue to ultimate health. I love what I do and love to share. I love the challenge that is presented when someone wants to pick my brain about what is going on in their body. I invite all who read my blog to feel free to contact me with any questions, concerns or comments you may have.
To your good health, vitality and longevity!
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