Sunflower Seed Hummus. Ingredients: 1 cup raw, unsalted sunflower seeds. 1 cup unsweetened almond beverage. 2 tsp
lemon zest. 1/4 cup lemon juice. 3 tbsp olive oil. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 tsp ground cumin. pinch each of salt and pepper. Soak sunflower seeds in almond beverage 2 hr. (or overnight). Reserve 1/2 cup (125 mL) soaking liquid (discard the rest) and drain the seeds. In blender or food processor, place soaked seeds, reserved soaking liquid, almond beverage, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper. Pulse until smooth.
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Sunflower Seed Hummus
Ingredients: 1 cup raw, unsalted sunflower seeds. 1 cup unsweetened almond beverage. 2 tsp
lemon zest. 1/4 cup lemon juice. 3 tbsp olive oil. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 tsp ground cumin. pinch each of salt and pepper. Soak sunflower seeds in almond beverage 2 hr. (or overnight). Reserve 1/2 cup (125 mL) soaking liquid (discard the rest) and drain the seeds. In blender or food processor, place soaked seeds, reserved soaking liquid, almond beverage, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper. Pulse until smooth.
Book Club: The Dental Diet
The Surprising Link Between Your Teeth, Real Food, and Life-Changing Natural Health by Dr. Steven Lin. A unique exploration of how dental health connects to holistic health, with a 40-day meal plan and long-lasting dietary guidelines that are easily integrable into everyday life. Dr. Steven Lin, an experienced dentist and the world’s first dental nutritionist, has analyzed our ancestral traditions, epigenetics, gut health, and the microbiome in order to develop food-based principles for a literal top-down holistic health approach. Pick up at your local book store.
Words To Live By
“Iron rusts from disuse; stagnant water loses its purity and in cold weather becomes frozen; even so does inaction sap the vigor of the mind.” – Leonardo da Vinci
Words To Live By
Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself.”–St. Francis de Sales
Brain Teaser Answers
1. Teeth. 2. One is roaring with pain; the other is pouring with rain.
3. He wanted to transcend dental medication!
Check Your Child’s Posture
Kids spend about 33 hours on screens each week, found a study that surveyed more than 1,400 parents. Now look at their posture when they are looking at their devices. They often assume this gargoyle like pose for hours. Though it may seem like they are just wasting time, they are also damaging their spine. The Canadian Society of Pediatrics state infants aged 0-2 years should not have any exposure to technology, 3-5 years be restricted to one hour per day, and 6-18 years restricted to two hours per day. See a chiropractor for a gentle adjustment to get your child’s spine back in properly alignment.
Good Nutrition & Digestion = Good Health
No matter how clean, organic, and healthy you eat, if your body isn’t able to digest, absorb, and process essential nutrients properly, you are not benefitting from your efforts.
To do this, your stomach needs to fully digest, your intestines need to completely absorb, and your liver needs to properly process the food you eat.
One of the simplest ways to correct and improve any issue you may have with the digestive process is through nutritional testing.
If a weakness is found in a specific organ, nutritional supplementation can be added to your diet to improve the digestive process and in turn, help you benefit from your wise choices.
Neurofeedback for Symptom Management
Neurofeedback is an option once again at Safe Harbour Therapy! Nancy Champagne will be offering NeurOptimal®, an Electroencephalographic (EEG) Neurofeedback technology that enables you to train your brain to be more flexible (or resilient) by encouraging it to change itself. As a result of this neuroplasticity, NeurOptimal® can train the brain towards optimal functioning, thus helping to reduce undesirable symptoms and often enabling you to perform more optimally in your life. NeurOptimal can benefit all brains from newborn to elderly. High functioning executives to those struggling with anxiety/depression, PTSD, insomnia, ADHD, stress, chronic headaches/pain/fatigue, TBI, cognitive decline. This non-invasive alternative to mainstream treatments may be of benefit to you.
Fitness Spotlight: 30 Minute Hit
Have you been looking for a new fun work out? The 30 Minute Hit is a high intensity action packed boxing/kickboxing circuit. Designed just for women, each 2-minute round based on boxing, kickboxing, general self-defense, and core stability training, will challenge you to improve your fitness and reward you with amazing results. Fast paced, inspiring and empowering, this one of a kind workout appeals to all levels of fitness in a friendly non-intimidating environment. Be part of a fun community and get fit doing it! Get your heart pumping, clear your mind and transform your body faster than you could ever imagine!
Product Review
Jazzy® Zero Turn 10 Scooter. The Jazzy® Zero Turn 10 offers four-wheel stability with a three-wheel turning radius, perfect for driving in small spaces. Its powerful dual motors and two-wheel drive provide excellent traction for spending time outdoors, while its iTurn Technology™ allows for smooth maneuverability indoors. A USB charging port, front basket, under-seat storage, and cup holder are just a few of the conveniences the Zero Turn 10 has to offer. With a 325-lb. weight capacity, easy disassembly, three-speed control, delta tiller with ergonomic wraparound handles, and easy-access tiller-mounted XLR charger port, the Zero Turn 10 gives you both contemporary styling and cutting-edge technology.
