Fresh Ginger Tea

It is so easy to make a fresh cup of ginger tea, try this recipe or create your own unique blend!

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Powder Laundry Detergent Recipe

Half the price and twice as nice!

Would you like to save a few bucks and invest a few minutes to make your own laundry detergent. Here is how...

Excerpt from Mindful Magazine's first issue.

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Vegetarian Lasagna

Everything is mindful about a healthy kitchen, this is why we want to share some of our favorite recipes each issue. If you would like to see some of your recipes published in Mindful Magazine, contact us. You could be our next Healthy Kitchen guest!

* Boil water to cook your noodle of choice (whole    wheat, brown rice, or quinoa).
* While noodles are cooking, cut up your vegetables of choice. Suggestions: spinach, brussel sprouts,         yellow and green zucchini, mushroom. Have the kids choose some of the vegetable.
* When noodles are done cooking and water is strained, layer bottom of a casserole dish with a single    layer of noodles, ricotta cheese, vegetables, spaghetti sauce, mozzarella cheese, and    continue three    levels or until baking pan is full.
* Bake in oven at 400 for 15-20 minutes, or until vegetables are soft. Each oven may vary.

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Have You Heard?

Mindful Magazine has an expect writer with a background in psychology! If you think we are going to pick your brain think again.

Daniel Bolton, LMHC is sharing some great tips on healthy relationships, inner confidence, self-actualization, self esteem, self improvement, and being mindful. He specializes in everything from childhood to fatherhood, and helps men build and maintain attraction and intimacy with women. Daniel says that "The foundation for a mans self-esteem begins in childhood and sets the foundation for men to share intimacy in their relationships, as well as being a meaningful part of their children's lives." His work with children specializes in ADD/ADHD, depression. Post-traumatic Stress (PTSD), oppositional behavior, behavior problems at school, and help facilitate attachment through adoption. To read his publications in our next issue of Mindful, subscribe now!

What better way to be Mindful, than to begin with the mind.

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Peace: Your Souls Purpose

There are some great practitioners that have graced us with their presence and today I had the pleasure of going to Reverent Lisa Aschoff's meditation course — Peace: Your Souls Purpose.
She has been traveling and found a few locations in the Portland Oregon Metro area to share her gifts.

Today I entered her class with an open mind. I left feeling at peace, full of love and light. I enjoyed her presence. Her guidance of spiritual growth was exceptional.

She will continue to share her gifts in the Vancouver/Portland Metro area. Sign-up early for her next course, as they are predicted to fill quickly.

Remember to sign-up for her next course, it may be just what your soul needs. 

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For more on Reverent Lisa Aschoff visit her blog! 

Weber Iago

A sneak peek of what's to come in our November/December issue … an exclusive interview with internationally acclaimed and Latin Grammy nominee Weber Iago. Enjoy the talented Weber Iago and his cohorts gracing the west coast with beautiful music.

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Giving Back – How Mindful Gives Back

Mindful Magazine is giving back to 
our community and to those in need globally.

Mindful donates a percentage of our advertisers' Ad costs to a select group of non-profit organizations. This project is a work in progress; the list will grow as we develop relationships with more organizations. When an ad is placed the advertiser chooses an organization that they would like to support from our listed organizations.

Mindful Magazine is giving back. We want to encourage you to give back as well. There are several ways to give back to your community:

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Who are you?

Part I

Are you trying to figure out where you belong in this world, what career might fit your lifestyle or rather, trying to fit your round lifestyle in a square career?

Who we are is a fundamental question we have all asked ourselves. Some are blessed with finding their career in life early, while others are just trying to make it day by day — doing what we think we're good at until our big break comes. In resent years people were working jobs they really did not enjoy and maybe the money was good, but it wasn't fulfilling.

What if someone gave you the 

guidance you needed to find your true calling?

Are you intrigued? Do you think your curiosity is enough to take a quick test, just for fun? 
What can it hurt? You've tried everything else.

Click here to take your free Dharma test.

On June 26, 2012 at 7:14:18 Wiesje Brion interviewed Simon Chokoisky
author of The Dharma Types: Secrets of the Five Ancient Castes that will Transform Your Life

Simon Chokoisky has written this ancient wisdom in a way that is easy to understand and incredibly resourceful for life. You've heard this famous Greek quote, “know thyself”

“When you know yourself then you are able to relate to the world around you.” Simon Chokoisky

Many of us have had to get creative and use our own passions and talents to develop new jobs. In turn … finding ourselves. Soul searching leads us down a spiritual path and that's a good thing!

This book is a must have!

Although this book is great for corporate America, you will discover that there is more to this book than just how it pertains to your career. It is a great guide for understanding your loved ones and how to relate to them. There is also guidance on fitness for each achetype and so much more. 

Don't miss out on the interview in Mindful Magazine.

Read more in the next blog, Who are you? Part II: Do you know your spirit type?

Karen Asbury on CranioSacral

Without giving our recent interview away, I'd like to talk a little about CranioSacral, but first I'd like to introduce Karen Asbury, LMT LMP. I recently interviewed Karen Asbury because she has a unique set of skills, as a massage therapist and bodyworker she incorporates Reiki and CranioSacral Therapy; integrative bodywork as she calls it. 

When I first met her she was working at a crystal store, she offered me a 15 minute massages as she was promoting herself in her community. Since then, she has developed a very successful business and has become a professional resource of support for her community. 

“When I received Karen's Cranial Sacral treatment, I became instantly relaxed.” Wiesje Brion. 

I recently had the wonderful opportunity to interview Karen about CranioSacral and why it felt so good. 

Karen replied:
“It’s really tapping into your own body’s wisdom, listening, and following. Clients drop into a very relaxed state quite quickly by accessing that slower rhythm in the body, because the cranioSacral rhythm is slower than our breathing, or certainly our heart rate, or any other system that we have. It is a very subtle rhythm that we are generally not consciously aware of, whether one knows of its existence or not. As I am following that rhythm my client’s body notices and goes, “Oh, this is a profound healing state I'm getting into.”

She explains that during a CranioSacral treatment, cranial bones may also be released so they can move freely and without restriction, which also affects change in the dura mater and ease in the cranioSacral rhythm.

… In fact it releases the pressure in the brain and in the spinal bones...Part of CranioSacral is working the flow of the dura mater therefore creating change with the bones and the sutchers between the cranial bones can get restricted; so it is a release of pressure from the CranioSacral treatment.

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*CranioSacral is a specialty treatment given only by trained CranioSacral Therapists. For those who are interested in knowing more about training, know that there are multiple levels of training and depending on the institute, the type of training can be quite different in theory.

Edible Flowers

Summer is a great time to incorporate flowers in your daily recipes. Eating edible flowers are nothing to sneeze at, it is a very old tradition and is such a beautiful addition to summer creations. Flowers have wonderful medicinal properties. It is common to add flowers into salads, ice cubes and deserts. Here are a few recipes to get you started. Try some of your own recipes and add edible flowers. How will you use flowers in your recipes?

Some edible flowers to try in recipes below are carnations, chamomile, chives, chrysanthemum, cornflower, dandelions, fuchsia, gardenia, gladiolus, hibiscus, impatiens, jasmine, lavender, lilac, marigold, pansy, snap dragon, sunflowers, squash, or violets.

1. Apply a cloth soaked in violet leaf and/or flower tea to the back of the neck to treat headaches.
2. Lay edible flowers in an ice tray with water and freeze in the freezer overnight. Use to decorate and cool any drink.
3. Mix a variety of edible flowers with leafy greens for a delightful floral salad.
4. Garnish flowers over a bowl of vanilla ice cream and fresh fruit.
5. Garnish any dish – especially deserts with edible flowers.

*Disclaimer: Individuals consuming flowers, plants, or derivatives do so entirely at their own risk. If you have known allergies to substance do not ingest. We cannot be responsible for any reactions one may encounter. If you experience an allergic reaction consult immediate medical attention.

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Farewell Fatso!: Kale Chips

Farewell Fatso!: Kale Chips: Snacking can be good for you -- as long as your smart about it. Our bodies need to refuel every few hours. This week's recipe is from the Sn...

What Foods provide Vitamin B's?

Our body needs vitamin B complex, especially since the aging process decreases our ability to absorb nutrients. Vitamin B complex consists of thiamine B1, riboflavin B2, niacin B3, pantothenic acid B5, pyridoxine B6, biotin B7, folic acid or folate B9, and cobalamin B12, and in some countries pangamic acid B15 and amygdalin-nitrilosides or laetrile B17. 

Women who boost their intake of  B6, B9, and B12 can reduce their risk of heart attack by as much as 50%!

Thiamine or B1 is found in nuts, seeds, whole grains, legumes, beans, egg yolk, avocados, green leafy vegetables, cod, and scallops.

Riboflavin is found in natural sources of B2 which are found in almonds, scallops, pink salmon, spinach, dairy, mackerel, wheatgerm, eggs, and oats. 

*High concentration of B2 can reduce the effectiveness of the anti-cancer drug methotrexate.

Niacin, try it's natural source of B3 from large fish like tuna, salmon, swordfish, trout, and mackerel. 

*Niacin may reduce the toxic side effects on the heart tissue of the anti-cancer drug adriamycin without reducing its effectiveness in the treatment of cancer.

Pantothenic, B5 is found in avocados, chicken, mushrooms, trout, peanuts, wheat germ, wheat bran, lentils, pink salmon, and oysters.

Pyridoxine, Some foods that contain B6 are raw milk, wheat germ, wheat bran, bananas, chicken avocados, and tuna.

*Beware of processed foods, they destroy vitamin B6. 

Biotin is your B7and is found in spinach, avocados, broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, potatoes, legumes, nuts, pork, organ meats, chicken, fish, egg yolks, milk, cheese, royal jelly, soy, corn, barley and wheat bran.

Folic Acid, foods with vitamin B9 are deep leafy greens, broccoli, asparagus, lima beans, sprouts, wheatgerm, nuts, tuna, mushrooms, and dates. 
* Approximately 1/3 of pregnant women have a folate deficiencies, which can lead to birth defects.

Cobalamin, B12 can be found in meat, fish, free range eggs, yogurt, soybeans, seaweed, kelp, sunflower seeds, bananas, and pollen. 

*Vegans and vegetarians should ensure this supplement in their daily diet. Vegetarian foods containing B12 may not be absorbed.

Pangamic acid also known as B15. B15 is found in whole grain, brown rice, wheat germ, wheat grass, nut, seeds, and apricot kernels. 

*B12 is used by athletes in Europe to improve performance. Although sold as Dimetyl Glycine in the U.S., it is controversial due to lack of research. Avoid during pregnancy and while nursing due to lack of data.

Amygdalin-Nitrilosides also known as Laetrile; is B17. Find B17 in apricots, peaches, plums, apple seeds, almonds, raspberries, cranberries, blackberries, blueberries, sprouted seeds, alfalfa, mug beans, millet, lentils, garbanzo beans, wheat grass, and buckwheat. 

*Eat sparingly, controversy as to whether it is toxic or curative, because intestinal bacteria may activate the release of cyanide. Ask your doctor if you should avoid or reduce these food from your diet while pregnant or nursing; due to lack of research of toxicity levels.

*Discuss with your physician your nutritional health. This article is only informational and is not be used as diagnosis or to replace physician advice.

Resources:

www.webmed.com, American Cancer Association, Natural Standard, American College of Healthcare Sciences, www.drweil.com

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Farewell Fatso!: Recipe Wednesday: Kale Chips

Farewell Fatso!: Recipe Wednesday: Kale Chips: Snacking can be good for you -- as long as your smart about it. Our bodies need to refuel every few hours. This week's recipe is from the Sn...

Ancient Healing

Part I

Many ancient cultures have been know to pass down their healing rituals verbally from generation to generation. If there was written knowledge it had been destroyed by the process of nature or the destruction of man. Rarely has there been survival of the ancient secrets of time.  

Ayurveda is one of these ancient methods that has survived many wars and prejudices and natural disasters over thousands and thousands of years. Ayurveda is known as one of the oldest healing methods, if not the oldest know to modern man. Much of it's teachings are of holistic care. The word "Ayurveda" is a Sanskrit word meaning "Knowledge of Life". Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of holistic medicine that seeks to bring balance specific to each individual, instead of a generic fix. It is a practice of both curative and preventive measures, encouraging optimal physical, mental and spiritual well-being. It aims to prevent unnecessary suffering and encourages us to live a long, healthy lifestyle. Ayurveda ranges in healing philosophies from surgery to energy work and everything in between.

In fact there are eight branches of Ayurveda: 

1. Káyachikitsá ~ Internal Medicine: Focus is on the body, mind and soul connection as a whole. Psychosomatic theory recognizes that the mind can create illness in the body and vice versa.
2. Shálákya Tantra ~ Ears, Nose, and Throat: A study of approximately 72 eye diseases, surgical procedures for all eye disorders such as cataracts and eyelid diseases, and also diseases of the ears, nose, and throat. 
3. Vishagara–Vairodh ~ Tantra Toxicology: Pertains to air and water pollution, toxins in animals, minerals, vegetables, and epidemics, as well as study of their antidotes.
4. Kaumára Bhritya ~ Pediatrics: This branch of medicine focuses on prenatal and postnatal care of the baby and mother. Including the methods of conception, choosing the child’s gender, intelligence, constitution, childhood diseases, and midwifery.
5. Shalyá Tantra ~ Surgery: Yes, surgery has been in practice for thousands of years. It is not a recent practice although many old practices were lost or hidden. Allowing western medical philosophy to rebirth this practice. We are only touching the surface of what is in the ancient Ayurvedic practice.
6. Bhúta Vidyá ~ Psychiatry: This entire philosophy analyses the mind and it's diseases as well as the alterations with herbs, diet, yogic therapies of breathing and mantras, and even demonic possession.
7. Vájikarana ~ Aphrodisiacs: This is the branch of fertility, infertility, sexual energy, spiritual development and their common ground.
8. Rasáyana ~ Rejuvenation: The practice of prevention and longevity. In order to develop longevity, ethics and virtuous living must be embraced.

As you can see Ayurveda is a whole body, mind and soul practice. It is not a religion, although many times confused as such because of the connection with spirituality and medicine. 

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We are looking for 3 non-profit organizations to DONATE/GIVE BACK to. When advertisers choose us as a form of advertising, they will have an option to choose from three non-profit organizations. Once they choose their non-profit, Mindful Magazine will give 3% of the ad cost to the non-profit of choice. So with each ad that is displayed in our magazine you can be assured that we are giving back.

Please take a few moments to answer our survey/poll, or go on Facebook to vote for your favorite non-profit. You may also comment below if you have a non-profit in mind. Be sure to include a link to the non-profit's website. Thank you!

Who Inspires You?

Mindful Magazine would like to know who inspires you! 

Chief Editor, Wiesje Brion is determined to write about someone you know who is amazing! What do they do that sends you into "awe"? Is it a neighbor, a friend, a relative, or someone you hardly know? We want to hear from you, all of you! Your story could end up in our Mindful Magazine and on our websites.

Submission: Email an original, double-spaced, text file, about an amazing person that has changed your life and tell us why. Photos are encouraged, please make sure that they are your own. When you submit, you are giving us permission to use your story and photos on our website and in our publication, it may also be shared via social media sites. Please email your entry and photos by July 31, 2012, to info@mindfulmag.com. The selected story will be notified by mid-August 2012. We only acknowledge winners’ entries.

Who will it be? Will it be you?

 

 

Mindful Wellness

Wellness in mind and body is like the pendulum affect. Your body is in constant homeostasis (a relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group). Merriam-Webster* Living well isn't having luxuries money can buy, although it may seem as if it were easier if we just had this or that. Living well is being happy with what you do have and knowing what that is, is key.

We at Mindful want to guide you to wellness. Ask yourself, “What brings me back to balance?” Does a monthly massage get you back on track? Breathing in the clean air on a mountain top on a sunny day? Sand in your toes, maybe you can't go to the beach every weekend but you can make yourself a Zen garden in your yard. Maybe, you like to learn new things and have been dying to take a nutrition class but just keep putting it off. If going to the gym is your thing, make time for it. Sometimes, Space Clearing or Energy work is just what you need to start fresh.


Find what makes you; You on your very best day and remember to nurture that part of yourself with what ever it is that brings you balance. In doing so be mindful of change; mindful of change in the mind, in the body and all around you. How does season affect you? Do you need something different in the winter than in the summer? How about a warm soothing body treatment? A trip to the Chiropractor may be the trick to getting your health stable. Do you need to change your diet or supplement with herbal remedies? Knowing yourself may take a little mindfulness on your part but your body and mind will thank you for it. 

Remember what the flight attendants says just before take off … “secure your own mask before helping others.” Take care of yourself before you take care of others. This is true in life and will keep you at full strength. Give your body and mind what it needs and it will take care of you. You deserve that!