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Nurture your family this holiday season
So it's that giving time- and we are wondering where, if anywhere, we should donate to charities before the end of the year. I've been honored to be helping with a group called NURTURE since last fall- and if you are passionate about creating healthy eating habits for you and your kids- this is for you...
The top 5 foods to help fend off the flu
I am a big believer that your diet affects your health. It's part of being a spiritual warrior. (Kind of like giving your car a tune up. If you never change the oil- are you really running on all cylinders?) So what should you have in your fridge during this FLU EPIDEMIC?
I'm going to share with you five simple things that will increase your bodies immune system. While it is NO GUARANTEE it will prevent you from getting any flu virus- it IS going to help you stay healthy by feeding your body nutrients it so desperately needs.
I'm going to share with you five simple things that will increase your bodies immune system. While it is NO GUARANTEE it will prevent you from getting any flu virus- it IS going to help you stay healthy by feeding your body nutrients it so desperately needs.
Expert says swine flu vaccine rushed to market
I don't usually watch Fox News- but I was sent a link to an interview showing an expert on infectious diseases saying that he would NOT give the H1N1 vaccine to his kids. Why? Because it was rushed to market, and has preservatives linked to autism. 
Flu death numbers exaggerated by Center for Disease Control
So why is the "spiritual" lady writing about flu shots again? Many people on a spiritual path are choosing NOT to vaccinate their children or themselves because of mounting research that it does more harm than good. Here's some more evidence to get that pot stirred up...
Don't bitch when it's free
I had the pleasure of meeting many Chicagonow.com readers yesterday at Blogapalooza. But I have to ask- is it spiritual to complain about the free spread?
BPA is bad for everyone- not just babies
So there's been a movement of sorts to get baby bottles made without the chemical BPA- or Bisphenal A- because of it's potential risks for your child's brain development. But it turns out adult exposure to BPA is also quite dangerous, and those levels are much higher than previously estimated.
Lingerie Football hits Chicago
Women will be taking another step backwards today when the Chicago Bliss kick off their season tonight at the Sears Center Arena. What would a "Bliss" be? A female lingerie football team. (And I thought prancing around on stage in a swimsuit and heels was bad?) 
Miss Universe might be fixed?? Say it isn't SO!
I got sent a link today for an interview with the Miss Universe choreographer Michael Schwandt. In this interview, he reveals...(wait for it....wait for it....) that The Miss Universe Pageant isn't necessarily following the rules when it comes to picking a winner.
Well- knock me over with a feather!
More evidence against getting the flu shot
It's flu season, and you know what that means- everyone is scared and clamoring to get their shots. But in addition to concerns about flu shot ingredients, Tamiflu is so risky, it's banned in Japan. So why are we lining up to take it here in the U.S.?
Minimize tantrums by not feeding kids candy
We all know that a lollipop isn't the ideal food choice for a growing child- but every once in a while, we like to reward them with a little cake and ice cream, right? Well, I'm here to say- if you have an emotionally sensitive kid- this can be a disaster.
The pageant controversy continues
I've gotten quite a few comments from people in response to my post where I shared my experience as a contestant in Miss Illinois. I've been called everything from a "loser" to a "sore loser". I really don't think I'm any of these things... but read this post, and then you be the judge.
Eat what you want and stay thin
Okay- I know with that headline you might be wondering if I've lost my mind- but I am here to tell you that you CAN eat anything you want, and stay thin....without throwing up- working out for hours a day, or counting your calories. Crazy? Not even close. It's the spiritual way to getting in shape, and I'm determined to spread the word.
Cooking with olive oil at high heat levels can be toxic
Like most Americans, I have adopted the concept that the first step to healthy cooking is to use extra virgin olive oil. We hear about this from just about every chef on The Food Network, and Rachel Ray starts almost every dish by drizzling her "E-V-O-O" in the pan. But did you know that heating olive oil is actually toxic?
