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I am the manager of a fabulous spa on the California coast. I am an avid reader, writer, armchair philosopher, and metaphysics enthusiast who is pursuing a Masters Degree in Holistic Nutrition with my 'spare' time. I enjoy knowing lots of stuff about lots

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I am a woman: 1 of 48
The Reflection(A Woman's Gaze at Her Own)Gaze upon my body, and gain the knowledge of my soul.For this body carries the scars of all the battles that I have won and lost.Each wrinkle ... each roll, a permanent memory of trial and triumph.These lips that once kissed your soft small face,and sang you to sleep, and scared all th... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics Bananas and their nutritional benefits: 1 of 7
My mom ... sweet thing that she is ... is trying to understand a 'raw vegan fruit fast' and called me yesterday to let me know that she had bought a lot of bananas for me to eat while I'm there for the next few days celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday. I mentioned stopping just before their house to pick up some extra fruit ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Unresolved: 1 of 7
Anna LiesAnna liesWith one soft armAcross the flesh of her breastsListening intentlyAs the pound of her pulseLulls her to dreaming.Anna liesIn the spin of her mindSeeking somehow central balanceAs she picks upThrows downThe reigns where stable hides.Anna liesTo herself more than notDelusion places safetyPalms up andEyes crush... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics The effects of soda on your body: 4 of 19
The True Drop on Soda PopIn 2000, statistics showed that, on average, Americans were consuming fifty-three gallons of soda pop per person, per year. That is approximately 565 cans per year.With the average amount of sugar in a twelve-ounce can of soda pop being 41 grams (equivalent to ~10 teaspoons), that is approximately 58 ... More..
Food & Drink > Fruit & Vegetable Recipes Recipes: Vegetarian recipes: 20 of 91
Wild Rice and Bean StewJust because I love soups and stews so much (oh ... and I do), I wanted to try and make the most healthful and tasty pot possible. I came up with this recipe two winters ago-paying particular attention to packing it with goodness. The lovely women where I used to work sampled this recipe and then honore... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: SiCKO (2007): 4 of 17
I just returned from a showing of SiCKO, Michael Moore's newest film, chanting PEOPLE BEFORE PROFITS, loudly and with verve, in my own head ... again shocked at the things that can happen in MY country ... land that I love (cue rockets and bombs a bursting in red glare). The film ended and the theater, filled predominantly wi... More..
Sciences > Anatomy Why breathing right is important for survival: 1 of 4
The average person can live from 4 to 6 weeks without food and about 1 week without any water. Without oxygen, the biological breakdown of the human form begins to occur within three minutes.Take some time to ponder the vastness of that statement. Without the simple in and out of air through your lungs on a constant basis, yo... More..
Food & Drink > Pasta, Grain & Rice Recipes Recipes: Quinoa: 1 of 4
Quinoa, pronounced keen-wa, is not a true grain but technically a fruit of the Chenopodium family that was considered sacred by the ancient Incans and called "the mother grain."Quinoa is gluten-free and contains more protein than any other grain; an average of 16.2%, compared with 7.5% for rice, 9.9% for millet, and 14% for w... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics Small lifestyle changes can pay big dividends for a healthier you: 1 of 3
The human body is a miraculous machine, able to repair itself from damage in many ways if cared for and fueled properly. Make the decision to contribute to your own healing by making small changes in your diet/daily routine. By implementing even a few of the below recommendations, you will be making great strides towards bett... More..
Health & Fitness > Vitamins & Dietary Supplements The amazing Chia seed and their benefits to health: 1 of 3
Ch-Ch-Ch Chia. You remember the commercials from the 80s and 90s.According to the book The Magic of Chia by James F. Scheer, we all would have enjoyed the Chia Pet more if we had actually EATEN the sprouts that grew on the delightful terra cotta 'planters'.A favorite of Aztec emperors long ago, the tiny chia seeds (hence the ... More..