A Note From Deirdre Hi ,   Here we are it's the second week in October and the weather is simply gorgeous. I'd like to encourage you to get outdoors for a nice walk in the sunshine each day and take advantage of the vitamin D levels your skin will absorb from the sun's rays. As the weather cools down having a supply of vitamin D stores helps strengthen your immune system against colds and flu and also fights off the 'winter blues'.   Last week I attended the Braveheart Women RISE event in Los Angeles, California, which was 4 days of women celebrating women being inspiration in action. It was an empowering 4 days and I came away with a greater sense of connectedness to all my sisters who are following their purpose with passion, paying attention to their gut instincts and their intuition, while remaining grounded in the process.   I want to encourage all women to rise up and be your own inspiration in action. Allow yourself to be in your femininity while maintaining that level of fierceness that empowers you to get things done! Sometimes the parts of transformation means that first you have to break down, in order to break out, so that you may break through! Stay connected to your heart, set goals for yourself, and know that health is about balance and this means setting healthy boundaries for yourself and taking some time out for you every day. You're worth it!   Don't miss out on the FREE tele-seminar October 21st where you will learn about the healing powers of water and what it can do to improve your health when you drink the right kind of H2O!   Health, love, and support,   Dr. Deirdre

Tele-classes & Events with Deirdre What if by simply drinking water you could slow down the effects of free radical damage, aging, inflammation, and improve your overall health? Join Dr. Dee and Dr. Rodger Murphree, DC, CNS and learn 5 Simple Steps you can take immediately to change your body's pH levels rapidly, slow down the effects of free radical damage and oxidization, eliminate toxins, and reduce Fibromyalgia symptoms. Date: Thursday, October 21st Time: 8PM Eastern Daylight Time / 5PM Pacific Daylight Time Cost: FREE How to Register: Click Here In this FREE Tele-seminar you will learn: How does oxidation impact our bodies and what causes it? How can oxidation be stopped? What you can do to get rid of toxins and gain back your health and vitality? What does this have to do with water? How Kangen Water contains the greatest antioxidant potential of any water! Tune In Thursday October 21 at 8 PM Eastern / 5PM Pacific for this FREE Tele-Seminar! Click here to register. Change your water...Change your body!

Feature Article: Grain-A-Rific! Whole Grains Whole grains are all the rage. So what exactly are they? And what's the difference between whole grain and products made with whole grain?  Here's how to cut through the confusing marketing jargon so you can make an informed choice about grains. Imagine planting a row each of wheat, Wheaties and pasta. The whole wheat, with its germ and hull intact, will grow and flourish. Indeed, whole grains are seeds. However, once a grain is flaked, rolled, puffed or milled into flour, it's no longer a viable seed. It won't grow. It's lost its vital life energy.   So even though breakfast cereals, pasta and bread are often marketed as "whole grain", they're processed grain products. Even though these products are made with whole grain flours, they're still processed and have less life energy than the original grain. So it's ideal to eat actual whole grains more often than processed grains, whether they're made with whole grain flour or not. Whole grains will keep your blood sugar and energy levels more even than any kind of processed grains.   Continue reading here.

Food Focus:Quinoa   Quin-what?! Exactly. Pronounced "keen-wah", this super-food has  been cultivated in the South American Andes since at least 3,000 B.C. Nutritionally, quinoa might be considered a super-grain, although it is actually the seed of a leafy plant that's distantly related to spinach and swiss chard. Not only is quinoa high in protein, but the protein it supplies is complete protein, meaning that it includes all nine essential amino acids. Great news for vegetarians! And quinoa is especially high in the amino acid lysine, which is essential for tissue growth and repair. The grain is also a great source of manganese, magnesium, iron, copper and phosphorous. Quinoa may be especially valuable for persons with migraine headaches, diabetes and atherosclerosis. Continue reading here.

Ingredients:

1. Cook 1/2 cup quinoa in either 1 cup vegetable stock or water for 15 minutes.

2. In a bowl, combine the corn, scallions, tomatoes, celery, peppers and black beans.

3. Add cooled quinoa and pour the dressing in.  Mix well.

4. Let flavors mingle...best if served cold.

Note: If using pre-cooked quinoa, use 1 1/2 cups cooked for the recipe.

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Little known fact: the longer you chew whole grains, the sweeter they become. It's nature's little reward for taking time to chew!

Deirdre shares cutting edge information about using the healing powers of food and nutrition and specializes in conditions such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, auto-immune disorders, and weight loss.   She is the author of Foods that Help Win the Battle against Fibromyalgia, which shares cutting edge nutrition information and 100 recipes to help with fibromyalgia.

Deirdre is a Board Certified Doctor of Naturopathy (AANM), Master Herbalist, a Certified Nutrition Counselor (CNC), a Certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN), and a Certified Health & Wellness Coach, and holds a PhD in Holistic Nutrition. Dr. Dee, as she is affectionately known,  touches many lives with her message of empowerment and optimum health. 

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