When I watch the DoctorsTV show and then Dr. Oz begin to move from treating disease to both prevention and authentic Wellness, it warms my heart and makes me feel that the diligent work we have been engaged in for forty-some years is finally paying off when physicians begin to learn to eat whole foods and recommend nutritional supplements and Lifestyle changes to improve people’s health. What a transformation in just a few decades!

The doctors explained some simple methods for addressing basic problems today and it was instrumental in showing how changes in your Lifestyle can make a huge difference in your health and happiness. It’s been discussed before, but it always help to emphasize what works and why it makes a difference for your health. Lifestyle is one of the most recognized factors that all the doctors and Dr. Oz mentioned today.

That Brownie that Rocco DeSpirito gave to Dr. Travis for his birthday is a winner! We have seen the recipe before which uses black beans which cannot be tasted in the midst of delicious chocolate bliss. You can eat these brownies daily without guilt or fear. In fact, it’s a good idea to use flour substitutes in your baked goods. Almond meal and chia seed meal are good for you and the taste is exceptional.

OK…this is important. Do NOT, under any circumstances, use Splenda as a sweetener for Rocco’s brownies or for any other purpose EVER! It has never tested well on anyone and it alters the brain’s biochemistry in addition to affecting other vital organs and systems adversely. Use only natural healthy sweeteners in your food preparation and for sweetening beverages like tea and coffee.

Rocco’s Brownie Recipe:

Dr. Oz talked about the cancer risk factors associated with cigarette smoking. We encourage you to purchase some of these fabulous electronic cigarettes and change this habit to decrease your risk for damaging your lungs.

GreenSmoke Electronic Cigarettes

You have a hankering to smoke, because you have damaged the lung’s bio-energetic field with cold foods and air pollutants in addition to smoke from cigarettes which contain known carcinogens. When you take warming herbs, you will notice that you decrease your habitual desire for cigarettes. Use the e-cigarettes until you sufficiently warm the lungs. Then the cravings and habit-forming behavior will cease.

If you have to prioritize the importance of the three sources of EFAs that Dr. Oz heartily recommends, you might want to eat salmon regularly as well as other fatty fish like sardines that are rich in omega and other healthy essential fatty acids. Then incorporate flaxseeds into your weekly dietary regimen in a variety of forms, including salad dressing, smoothies, and in mixes for baked goods or healthy whole food dishes. Then lastly, take fish oil supplements if you have no source of fresh fish as we do near Seattle or in San Fran, but make sure it is of the highest quality available to you. Coromega is the best tasting fish oil supplement and even the kids will eagerly anticipate their squeeze daily.

I was amazed to see that even Dr. Oz has a little fun with his furniture, if he doesn’t get some time on the Inversion Table. You can lean back on a chair or even on your bed to benefit from improved circulation, the extension of the spine, and the other health benefits from being upside-down for a few minutes. There are Yoga poses that accomplish this and more…

We’re not big fans of sunscreens unless they are completely natural with organic ingredients, but it is important to protect your skin and nourish your skin when out in the sun and the weather that dries it so easily. There are many natural cosmetics on the market and on our Blog posts which will provide moisture and nutrients to keep your skin healthy and radiant.

Apply some of the most rejuvenating creams and oils to your body when you sleep, use some Lavender Essential Oil and sleep like a baby. Use pearl powder topically and internally to support your body’s production of collagen and elastin to keep your skin youthful and resilient while you reverse the aging process naturally.

Pearl Powder

The description of Himalayan Salt that Dr. Oz gave to his audience with the inhalation device was fantastic. This special salt can be used in many ways and the method of inhalation and exhalation for the membranes of the throat and nasal passages is a unique application…and is very new.

Himalayan Salt

If you want to follow the example that Japanese women who eat the imo sweet potato daily, then you can steam your own sweet potatoes and season them with a little sea salt. You can also saute some onions with some olive oil and turmeric powder and spread these carmelized onions on your IMO sweet potato to add flavor and variety. Experiment with a number of spices and seasonings like garlic and balsamic vinegar and even maple syrup to enjoy Dr. Oz’s superfood.

The whole Greek Greens thing is refurbishing the traditional Mediterranean diet which has always included fennel and dark leafy greens along with olive oil, fish, garlic, herbs, citrus fruit, beans, and whole grains. Fennel is common is this region of Europe and is not limited to Greece. They drizzle olive oil and lemon juice on their steamed or boiled greens. Olive Nation has the best Infused Oils that will give you an orgasm of flavor bliss with your GREENS. They also make an excellent base for salad dressings and can be drizzled on your veggies or whole grains to splash that special ‘extra’ when the bites hit your tongue!

We like to add vinegar, garlic, ginger, and toasted sesame oil occasionally to our steamed GREENS. You can season them in a myriad of ways to make them delicious. Eat mustard greens, collard greens, bok choi, carrot greens, chard, and all of the other dark leafy greens regularly. This will help you build your blood and strengthen you. If you want to locate some great ingredients to make those bitter greens edible; then visit this Olive Nation website and get some great olive oil, balsamic vinegar, himalayan sea salt, and other seasonings…or else your adventure into greek greens will be short-lived!

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