Because Life Becomes What Life Does

Aero*boga Lesson 1

2012-01-26T06:55:00.000-08:00

Bhakti yoga is about the spiritual development of sacred love. Our first lesson is the realization that love means to participate. It is the most profound participation of which we are capable. When we love we touch the very essence of others. It is this essence and not the attributes of looks, status, beauty or charm that connects us to others. It is the spiritual essence of the love that connects us. This fundamental essence is a part of all of us. Authentic love is what unifies us. Love means to merge with another. At the highest level of being we are all united.

First we must open, then energize and finally connect the energy center of giving and receiving (the sacral) with the energy center of love (the heart) Aero*boga the way of the heart

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Participation

2012-01-19T07:41:00.000-08:00

Love means to participate. It means to be fully engaged, aware and involved. Without the desire to share;to give and receive the exchange of love if fruitless. However the giving and receiving, for love to be authentic, must come from the purity of the heart where love is shared without condition.
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A Recipe for Health- A Melodic Composition

2012-01-18T06:31:00.000-08:00

Fruit compote is a 17^th century French desert made up of fresh slightly cooked fruits. It is seasons with orange, lemon, vanilla, cinnamon and cloves. Many Jewish people associate it with holidays. The fruit compote served on holidays is supposed to indicate sweet wishes and good luck in the coming year.

The base of fruit compote is, of course, the fruit. Some variants use dried fruit while others may make berry compote. Some fruit compotes follow a theme, such as tropical compote, while others use preserved fruits in syrup from the summer, or an assortment of whatever looks good. Depending on the type of fruit used, the spicing and level of sweetness is usually adjusted to make the fruit compote's flavor optimal.

Whatever the fruit this is a healthy dessert that packs a punch when it comes to antioxidants. That’s because fruit is a great source of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Some of the fruits used are pineapple, peaches, pears, apples, apricots, cherries and berries.

When I was young we lived on an Island off the coast of Maine. It was difficult to get fresh fruit and vegetables in the long winter months. So in the summer my Mother would can fresh fruits so she could make fruit desserts in the winter. Traditionally canned or preserved fruits were used to make compote.

Fruits were first discovered wild. Humans no doubt liked the look, then the smell and finally the taste. Eventually humans began to cultivate fruits and thus began early farming. Today we enjoy a vast variety of fruits from around the world; however there is nothing better than tree or vine ripened, in season, locally grown fruit. It has a sweetness and texture that just doesn’t exist with half ripened, imported, out of season fruit.

Fruits contain essential vitamins and minerals needed for good health. It’s important to get fresh whole fruits because the vitamins and minerals in fruits have a synergistic effect meaning that they work together to product the greatest amount of health benefits. For example; oranges are rich in vitamin C but to get the vitamin C you need a bit of the fleshy white stuff(bioflavonoid) which synergizes with the Vitamin C, delivering the maximum amount of nutrients.

When you mix a variety of fruits together in a fruit salad or compote you get both a wonderful collage of flavors and a healthy portion of nutrients. We need to get three to four servings of fruits a day and sadly most Americans get little to none. The fiber, the skin, the seeds and the pulp of fresh fruits are a far better choice than fruit strips or fruit juice which is often times missing essential nutrients and loaded up with sugar.

There’s nothing like compote of fruits to make for a healthy melodic composition.

For dessert its fresh homemade fruit compote. Your choice of fruit but I chose:

1 pear ripened

2 peaches ripened

3 black apricots soft and ripened

1- ½ cup unsweetened apple sauce

¼ cup of brown sugar

¼ cup of uncooked oatmeal or any other dry cereal

A few dabs of butter

In a bowl combine the first four ingredients. Mix well and turn into a square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle sugar, oatmeal on top and dab small amount of butter randomly on top. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Serve warm.

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Yoga Pose to Manage Stress

2012-01-17T06:52:00.000-08:00

The stress response involves the sympathetic nervous system and then the para sympathetic nervous system bringing us back to homeostasis. The nervous system is essential to help us deal with the stressors of life but if we let it get out of balance we subject ourselves to ill health. The half boat pose in yoga stimulates the nervous system to respond and to relax in such a way that it consciously teaches us how to manage stress. Lay flat on your back with your arms at your side. Take in a deep breath and lift your arms, legs, neck and head off from the mat and stare at your toes. Hold for a few seconds and then release the breath and your body back to the mat relaxing your muslces. Repeat for three to five times.
Stress exist. We can not avoid it but we can learrn to manage it effectively. Yoga is a great practice when it comes to managing stress.
Namaste
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Weekly Proverb

2012-01-16T05:25:00.000-08:00

Ten thousand rivers flow into the sea;the sea is never full.
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Proverb

2012-01-09T05:55:00.001-08:00

A ship can find support in water; water can turn it over.
Ponder on this for a moment.
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Aero*boga - A New Year Lesson 1

2012-01-05T06:46:00.000-08:00

Following the yoga path of Bhakti yoga aero*boga combines yoga and simple aerobic dance moves to open, energize and connect the sacral and heart chakras There are 12 lessons that we will explore on our way to self discovery, the nature of relationships and the cultivation of authentic love. This is lesson one. It is best to repeat this lesson for a month. Even if you only do Aero*boga once a week, for a month you will discover something of value. It is about relationships; the most fundamental and the most complex thing we do…relate to everything and everyone within our world.

First we must open, then energize and finally connect the energy center of giving and receiving (the sacral) with the energy center of love (the heart) Aero*boga the way of the heart.

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A Recipe for Health - Build me up buttermilk

2012-01-04T06:44:00.001-08:00

Buttermilk is not really buttermilk but the milk that is left behind when butter is made. It’s also referred to as fermented milk and used in many cultures both as a drink and as milk for cooking. It is a tart drink that gets it tartness due to the presence of acid in the milk. The acidity is primarily due to lactic acid, a byproduct produced by lactic acid bacteria while fermenting lactose, the sugar found in milk.

Buttermilk can be found in the grocery store, however it usually comes in a large container so if you need just a small amount for making pancakes or a cake; add 1 Tablespoon of white vinegar, apple cider vinegar or fresh squeezed lemon to a cup of milk and let sit for five minutes.

So is fermented, lactic acid, tartness good for us? Buttermilk has less fat than milk because the fat has been removed to make butter. It is also high in potassium, vitamin B12, calcium, and riboflavin as well as a good source of phosphorus. Buttermilk is a probiotic food source. The “good” bacterium in buttermilk passes through the digestive system where the bacterium becomes active. These healthy bacteria thrive off the lactose or sugar that is found in our intestines. The good bacterium, boost the immune system, gives us energy, improves digestion, makes vitamins, protects against carcinogens and protects against cardiovascular disease.

Butter milk is known to have been used by the ancient Hindus up to 5000 years ago. At that time butter was so precious that it was used as currency, making butter milk also quite valuable. Irish folklore claims a glass of buttermilk will cure a hangover. Heat a cup with a clove of garlic and it is known to cure a variety of ailments or perhaps taste so bad it will make you forget about your other ailments.

According to American folklore immunity from poison oak or ivy can be established by drinking buttermilk. Pioneer women used buttermilk on their face to make their skin smooth. This is not too far off as the acid in the milk in known to soften skin.

In terms of health the digestive system says it all. Every part of your body-mind thrives because of the digestive system. Nutrients are digested and then distributed throughout the body to nourish and support life. When the digestive system is not working properly the body cannot receive the nutrients it needs to produce health. Buttermilk is a natural and healthy aid to the digestive system and at the same time supplies a rich source of calcium, vitamin B12, riboflavin and potassium.

Riboflavin or B2 plays a key role in energy metabolism and the metabolism of fats, carbohydrate and proteins. Buttermilk is a good source of this essential vitamin. Calcium supports bones growth, vitamin B12’s key role is the functioning of the brain and the nervous system, potassium is necessary for the functioning of cells and phosphorous is a component of phospholips that form all cell membranes.

So build me up buttermilk. Never let me down because I need you so badly to keep me healthy and my skin so smooth.
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Practice abstentions to find good karma

2012-01-03T06:31:00.000-08:00

Abstentions is one of the paths of yoga. The first is to practice Non-violence. The main source of non-violence is within our intellect for the mind is the place where we ascertain between what is harmonious and what is inharmonious. From our thoughts this energy moves into words and actions .Therefore the first place to establish non-violence is within our mind.

This practice brings good karma into your life, it brings non-agitation of the mind and it magically and mystically draws into your life non-violent people and events. Your life becomes filled with happiness. So take in a deep breath and quiet the mind. The more you quiet the mind the calmer and more non-violent are your thoughts.

Practive non-violence

Doctor Lynn

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Aeroboga -The sacred vessel of a relationship

2011-12-29T06:02:00.000-08:00

When we exercise we use our physical muscles. In a relationship we have an opportunity to use our emotions muscles; the muscle of letting go, opening up and accepting. As we use these emotional muscles more and more each day we enhance our ability to exercise these traits in every aspect of our life. To make a sacred vessel of our relationships we must first make clear our intentions. Openness is required – this means we should be open to other people and to new opportunities. Trust is also necessary – trust in ourselves, others and our ability to self realize. We also need energy to keep us focused and committed to maintaining and nurturing our relationships. And finally we must be willing to connect the ability to give and receive with the ability to love. These physical and emotional exercises create a strong vessel from which we find the strength to transform our love into unconditional compassion and understanding.

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A Recipe for Health, Sex, Happiness and Love – Spicy Apple sauce Cake

2011-12-28T06:19:00.000-08:00

The Phoenicians the Egyptians and the Romans did it so can we- bake a spicy, fruit, sweet cake full of health, sexuality, happiness and love.

Spray a square or tube baking pan with cooking spray and dust with powder and set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

Ingredients

¼ cup of buttermilk – if you don’t have butter milk add 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to skim milk

¾ cup of light brown sugar

4 egg whites

Sift together;

2 cups of flour

1 tablespoon of carob powder

1 teaspoon of baking soda

1 teaspoon of cinnamon

1 teaspoon of ground cloves

Set aside;

1 cup of unsweetened apple sauce

½ cup raisins or another dried fruit

1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of honey

In a bowl combine buttermilk and sugar and mix well. Stir and mix in 4 egg whites. Add the applesauce, olive oil and honey. Gradually add in the flour mixture. Mix well. Stir in the raisins or any other dried fruit that you desire. Also you can add nuts. Mix well, pour into baking pan and cook for 30 minutes or until cake is done. Turn out onto a cooling rack.

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A Proverb

2011-12-26T05:25:00.000-08:00

A Stupid person dies a stupid death. Live wisely.
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Brain Power to brun Calories

2011-12-23T07:11:00.000-08:00

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Building the sacred vessel of a relationship

2011-12-22T07:31:00.000-08:00

In the ideal we fill all our relationships with sacred love but the truth is we are all quite self centered. We spend a great deal of time trying to control one another so that we can get what we want. But rather than judging ourselves, it is wiser to first try and admit within our self this human tendency to want to control others. Then let us set about the work of transforming this controlling ego of ours into an observant being that releases itself from the need to control and hang onto attachments by surrendering to the purity of authentic, unconditional love. This can only be done when we open, energize and connect the ability to give and receive with the ability to reach out with authentic love.

True love is like friendship at its best – a love that does not need control or understanding – it simply exist.

Open ,energize and connect - Aero*boga

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A recipe for Health, Sex, Happiness and Love

2011-12-21T06:02:00.000-08:00

Chicken in Honey Mustard Orange sauce with Braised Leeks

Start with the braised leeks

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Trim 5 medium leeks diagonally to create angled tips

Heat large pan with about 1/3 cup of olive oil. Place leeks cut side down in pan and cook for 4-5 minutes. Turn leeks over and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Remove to a baking dish and line the baking dish with a single layer of the leeks. Add a little more olive oil to the pan and reheat. Sauté 2 shallots sliced and 1 tbsp of thyme leaves. Cook shallots about 5 minutes and then add 1/3 cup of white wine, cook and reduce by half. Add about 1 cup of chicken stock and bring to a boil. Scatter thyme sprigs and one lemon thinly sliced over leeks in baking dish. Add wine stock liquid to leeks covering leeks to about 2/3, cover and bake for 45-60 minutes. Remove and let cool to room temperature.

Whisk together 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard, a tablespoon of red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of water.

Coat a serving dish with the Dijon vinaigrette and arrant leeks on top. Scatter with cooked lemon slices and 1 small chopped hard cooked egg. Serves 4

Chicken in Honey Mustard orange Sauce

Serves 4 – 183 calories each

2 tsp olive oil

1 tablespoon of white wine

4 - 3 oz skinless chicken breast or chicken thighs

1 cup of cooked brown rice

Sauce ingredients

103/4 oz can of nonfat cram of chicken soup

1/3 cup unsweetened orange juice

1 tsp of honey

1 Tbs of Dijon mustard

Dash of red pepper

Combine oil and wine in large skillet. Place chicken in skillet and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes or until brown on both sides. Remove chicken from skillet and defat liquid with a spoon. Add sauce ingredients to skillet; bring to a boil, add chicken, reduce heat and simmer for five minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Serve with rice and garnish with orange slices.

Arrange the leek platter into the center of the table to serve family style.

Serve with a good California Chardonnay which works well with this dish.

For dessert a light Berry Parfait

Fill half way parfait or dessert cups with vanilla non-fat Greek yogurt. Top with sliced fruit such as berries or cherries; topped with a shaving of dark chocolate.

Mwynhewch eich bwyd!

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Yoga Moment

2011-12-20T06:54:00.001-08:00

– He who knows a drop of water knows all water, wherever and whenever it is found. Understand the truth within yourself and you will understand the truth of the universe. Be willing to venture inside and discover the true nature of life which is embedded within each and every one of us. It is simply a matter of observing the nature of truth without judgment. Not an easy task. A good yoga practice can help.

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Aero*boga 11 dancing on the razors edge

2011-12-15T06:41:00.000-08:00

The razors edge is the sharp point of the present moment. It means to embrace in the moment all we are as humans. After a fight with my partner, my child, my coworker, my parent, sibling or friend, part of me wants to nurse my anger and part of me wants to drop it and express my love. Slipping into uncertainty we must come back to the present moment. Being angry while loving someone is painful. Yet at these moments we have the opportunity to experience what it is like to be human – we have these emotions; we do not need to deny them nor do we need to feed them – we only need to slip back into the present moment without settling into any position and let the moment unfold – here on the razor’s edge we can feel the pain without settling into a hard and fixed position – here we understand what it means to be human – we all share the same emotions and the same fears. When this happens the heart opens and with a large flow of love we are able to once again give and receive free of attachment to any point of view.

Open, energize and connect - Aero*boga

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A recipe for Health, sex, happiness and love

2011-12-14T08:47:00.001-08:00

Moroccan Stew

A tagine is a North African stew and also the name of the pot which the stew is made. To make this dish you will need a tagine. You can buy one on line or at any good quality cooking store. Once you start using it, you will use it over and over again. Make sure you prepare it according to the directions – oil and slow cook. It is so easy to use and easy to clean.

To balance the sweetness of a fruit tagine start with a simple carrot salad

Shredded carrot salad

Whisk together about a tablespoon of Dijon mustard and about a 2 tablespoon of olive oil.

In a mixing bowl

2 cups of shredded carrots

1 cup of shredded cabbage

Toss in a handful of dark currants or dark raisins

Toss in a handful of chopped parsley

Add dressing and toss – serve as starter salad or as a side dish.

This is my husband’s favorite tagine. It’s made with lamb, fruit and spices.

Lamb tagine with prunes, apricots and honey

1-2 tablespoons of olive oil

2 tablespoons of blanched almonds

1 large red onion finely chopped

2 cloves of garlic finely chopped

1 medium size carrot cut into bite size pieces

1 thumb size piece of fresh ginger peeled and chopped

A pinch of saffron threads

2 cinnamon sticks

11/2 teaspoons of coriander seed crushed

1 lb of lamb, form the shoulder, leg or shank, trimmed a dn cubed( I prefer the shank)

15 pitted prunes soaked for one hour and drained

10 dried apricots soaked for one hour and drained

6 strips of un-waxed orange peel

2 tablespoons of dark honey

A little seas salt and ground black pepper

A handful of fresh cilantro leaves finely chopped

Heat the oil in a tangine (can use a heavy based casserole dish),stir in the almonds and cook until tender. Add onion and garlic and sauté until they begin to color. Stir in saffron, ginger, cinnamon sticks and coriander seeds. Toss in the lamb and carrot making sure they get coated with all the spices. Sauté of about 2 minutes

Pour in enough water to just cover the meat and bring it to a boil. Reduce heat, cover the tagine with the top and simmer for about 1 hour until the meat is tender. Add the prunes, apricots and orange peel, cover and simmer for about 15-20 minutes. Stir in the honey, season with salt and pepper, cover and simmer for another 10 minutes. Make sure there is enough liquid in the pot so that the sauce is syrupy and slightly caramelized but not dry.

Sprinkle in some cilantro leaves and leave the rest to sprinkle over the top of the dish. Serve immediately with a side of couscous or with crusty bread.

Serve with a good red French wine such as Bordeaux. Morocco has a big French influence us a French wine goes well with Moroccan food.

For dessert you might want to make it a light sorbet. Lemon and a French macaroon for sweetness. My favorite macaroons – outside Lauderee’ in Paris where I first had them back in 2001 is Paulette’s. You can go to the website and order them in a variety of flavors.paulettesmacarons.com - They are close to the originals born at Lauderee’.

جيد جدا الغذائي

Doctor Lynn

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Using yoga to realize a dream

2011-12-13T07:21:00.000-08:00

To realize your dreams you must continually feed them. The energy you put into achieving your goals will materialize into reality. It is karma or the nature of life to work towards happiness. It is not something that just comes to you. You must feed it continually and once you attain it you must continue to feed it or it will dissolve. Consciously pay attention to the energy you feed into your life and observe what happens.

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Weekly Proverb

2011-12-12T05:42:00.000-08:00

You may hide something from others : you can hide nothing from their spirits.
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The Kiss of Life

2011-12-09T05:50:00.001-08:00

Breathe with a full and an empty chalice – it’s good for the body, the mind and the soul.

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Aero*boga - the way of the heart

2011-12-08T07:30:00.000-08:00

The Way of the Heart – the nature of relationship, devotion and love

When we speak of walking the middle way – Buddhism refers to it as the razor’s edge. The middle way is about not getting attached or fixed into any one position. If we fall into identification with any position; wanting more closeness or separateness; wanting our freedom or wanting commitment we risk hurting ourselves, because we give more energy to one part of ourselves at the expense of the other. The way of the heart is balanced, centered and present. In order to maintain balance in our lives we need to continually come back to the present moment which is sharp and thin as the razors edge.

When we open, energize and connect in the present moment we find balance and all our relationships take on a new meaning. For in the present moment our relationships have the potential to renew and begin fresh; open, energize and connect – don’t get stuck in any position hanging onto resentments of the past or fearing the uncertainty of the future - but stay present and all your relationships will find balance.

Let’s get started open, energize and connect

Stay present and sharp like razors edge – be careful not to get stuck in any position – resentments from the past or uncertainty about the future – live in the present moment where authentic love has a chance to flourish and grow.

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A recipe for Health, Sex, Happiness and Love

2011-12-07T09:05:00.000-08:00

This dinner contains foods that enhance your health, sex, happiness and Love!

Many foods bring back memories. Shrimp take me back to the small fishing village, where I grew up. In the winter the fishermen would catch fresh shrimp. Fresh and cold from the icy winter waters of Maine we would shell them, cook them and eat them not as a luxury but as an everyday staple.

Tonight’s dinner – Mango Shrimp

The meal begins with a simple salad made of love by a Pink lady apple. Arrange fresh endives on a chilled plate. Slice one Pink Lady apple into quarters. Slice the quarters into slivers and arrange on top of the endives. Cut into small chunks manchego – a Spanish cheese that works well with the apples. You can also use a Romano cheese. Any cheese will work but keep it on the mild side. Sprinkle the top with slivered almonds.

Mix the juice of one small orange into a small measuring cup. Add about 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Stir and then pour over the top of the salad just before serving.

Mango Shrimp

1 ripe mango peeled

2 tablespoons of lemon juice

1 pound of large shrimp peeled

1 tablespoon of chicken stock

1 teaspoon of chili powder

¼ teaspoon of hot sauce

1 ½ cups of fresh cut and crushed pineapple

1 cup of chopped tomatoes

1 small red onion chopped

Puree mango with lemon juice in blender. In nonstick frying pan combine shrimp with stock, chili pepper, and hot sauce, and cook, stirring about three minutes. Mix in pineapple, tomatoes, onions. Cook for about 1 minute. Spoon onto plate and drizzle mango sauce on top. Serves 4 at about 207 calories a serving – serve with cooked rice or couscous. For wine try a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Excellent white wine that goes well with seafood.

Wisdom teaches us...

2011-12-06T06:38:00.000-08:00

Wisdom teaches us that as much as we know there is always more to learn. Each day presents us with new possibilities. We must remain open and flexible allowing for the room to grow and continue learning. The moment you stop being flexible and begin to think you know it all you become rigid and rigidity makes you appear old. Be flexible and open this week to all possibilities.

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Chinese Proverb - Knowledge

2011-12-05T05:41:00.001-08:00

Over every possessor of knowledge is one who is more knowing.
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Aero*boga Friday

2011-12-02T06:07:00.000-08:00

Aero*boga class can be done at Bally's Encino on Friday at 11:00 AM - which is now LA Fitness. Today's lesson is that our natural state is that of pure bliss. Positive emotions help us to get glimpses of this pure state. Our challenge is to have more of these positive emotions - this brings authentic love into our lives.
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Non attachment in relationships- Aero*boga

2011-12-01T06:08:00.001-08:00

This does not mean that we should have no attachments. It means that we should first respect our own needs so that we have more to give to others. In the best sense nonattachment means we are not fixed into any one position. We are walking the middle way where we realize that we all have our own needs and wants. We recognize our own needs but are also able to tap into a large state of being where we realize that compromise and openness to change brings balance. When two people become too identified with their positions they get polarized and the dance of love comes to a grinding halt. We must learn to be open to the point of view of others, energized with happiness and connected at the pulse of all relationships – the sacral and the heart.

Practice nonattachment – the ability to set aside your wants and needs, see the position of another and reach out with a sense of balance and understanding. The dance of relationship will be full of insight and joy.

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A Recipe of health, sex, happiness and love

2011-11-30T06:31:00.000-08:00

The Italians have a special kind of romance. To me it is very rustic and passionate; a mood unto its own. I love the food, the singer Bocelli and the Amalfie coast where my husband asked me to marry him.

So tonight we go simple Italian.

Start with a simple salad of mixed herbs and greens topped with slices of fresh avocado and a sprinkling of goat cheeses. On the side added crusty bread or a cracker I found in Whole foods market called Two Moms in the Raw – gluten free, oil free and sugar free raw cracker made from flax seed and other ingredients. Light a crispy it goes well with a light salad and goat cheese.

Chill and serve a Sauvignon Blanc with the meal

Angel Hair Pasta with fresh tomatoes and basil

Ingredients

Angel Hair Pasta 4 ounces for two servings– I’m using De Boles Organic whole wheat angle Hair

1 tsp minced garlic

2 roma tomatoes chopped into small bite size pieces

¼ cup fresh chopped basil leaves

1 tablespoon of olive oil

½ cup of freshly shredded parmesan cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and then set aside and keep warm

In a medium size pan coated with a little olive oil sauté garlic until tender. Toss in tomatoes and basil and cook for about 2 minutes. Toss together pasta and tomato mixture. Place on separate serving plates and sprinkle the top of each serving with the parmesan cheese.

Dessert Raspberry sauce over vanilla gelato

Purchase vanilla gelato.

Raspberry sauce

1 cup fresh raspberries

1 tablespoon of sugar

1 tablespoon of orange juice

Combine in a blender and puree

Serve over the top of gelato.

Light and easy this meal can be prepared in no time. You’ll discover the substance of happiness mixed with sexuality and topped with health and then finish it all with a saucy splash of love.

Cibo Molto Buono!

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A bit of wisdom

2011-11-29T06:18:00.000-08:00

The ultimate aim of yoga is wisdom. Wisdom is actualization or realization of the true nature of things. Wisdom teachers us that we create our own universe. As you think, say and do you become. When through awareness you are able to let go of your anguish, fear, guilt, disappointment and egotistical pride you will be able to balance and organize your internal self and from there you will be amazed at how your external world becomes calmer and more orderly. Remember as you think, say and do – you become. Choose wisely.

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Aero*boga - Relationships are a paradox

2011-11-24T06:08:00.000-08:00

Relationships present us with contradictions. They are a paradox. To live peacefully within these contradictions we must learn to walk the middle way. This involves learning not to identify with anything – neither pleasure nor depression, separateness or togetherness, attachment or detachment but simply to practice the middle way where we continually come back to the present moment putting aside our attachment to this or that position and just seeing what needs to be done in the present moment.

Now this does not mean that we should not take a stand – perhaps at this moment I need to assert myself – this may even involve a fight. But tomorrow circumstances may change and I may need to let go of my stand and let my partner’s needs take precedence. Hardening into one position makes us rigid and unavailable for love. The paradox of a relationship is that it calls upon us to fully express our needs and wants and to be firmly grounded, but at the same time to remain fluid and open to change; not to get fixed into any position and become identified with it.

Relationships are a paradox – asking us to give and receive. When coming from a place of love we learn to bend without losing our footing. We can only do this when we are open to change, energized with life and willing to connect at the spiritual level where we realize we are all one. Walk the middle way.

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Happy Thanksgiving - Natural Ways to boost your metabolism

2011-11-23T06:51:00.001-08:00

It’s the Holiday to over indulge so increase your metabolism through a process called thermogentics which means the body heats up burning more calories. Take a tablespoon of hot brown spicy mustard and mix into a glass of warm water. Stir well and drink before your meal. Sauté a few mustard seeds in with your favorite vegetables. Eat more protein than carbohydrates as it take more calories to digest protein than carbohydrates. Get some pre and post dinner exercise. Smile and laugh (burns an extra 10 calories). Hug the ones you love – reduces stress and manages your indulgences!

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Patience is a Virtue

2011-11-22T05:38:00.000-08:00

No doubt you’ve heard this phrase. It is easy for us to let that judgmental critical voice within surface as we are dealing with our impatient self. Impatient criticism and judgment towards others and especially towards us only creates stress and struggle. Here’s a simple exercise to deal with impatience; Sit quietly, close your eyes and take in a deep breath. Continue to breathe deeply. After a few breathes ask yourself just what is it that is making you impatient, critical or judgmental. Instead of feeling down about this- what can you do to change? Can you learn to be content with your life as it is free of self criticism? Throughout the day as thoughts of impatient come up simply reflect upon them rather than letting them control you. What can you do to counter these thoughts and emotions? Perhaps stop, close your eyes and take a deep breath and see them for what they truly are – simply human reactions to perceptions. If you practice this it will ultimately lead to peace of mind.

Doctor Lynn

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Health Tip - A little Seed that does a body-mind good

2011-11-18T06:35:00.001-08:00

We all need protein to build strong muscles and support the body’s health. The body actually burns more calories digesting protein than digesting carbohydrates. How can we get healthy protein without a total reliance on animal products? One food we can add to our diet is hemp seeds. No they won’t get you high but they will provide you (in a ¼ cup serving) with about 11g protein plus 2000mg of omega 3 and they contain all the essential amino acids. And further eating hemp seeds help to reduce the carbon footprint. Sprinkle them on a salad, over cereal and yogurt or eat on its own as a wholesome snack.

Doctor Lynn

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Aero*boga - Relationships are full of contradiction

2011-11-17T06:57:00.000-08:00

Relationships are full of contradiction. They are a breeding ground for resentments – if we let them. We want to be free and yet we want stability and commitment. We want to be loving and yet anger and critical feelings often arise. How can we surrender to a relationship without losing our power and being controlled by another? How can we move towards another person – getting closer while maintaining a safe distance? If we could just keep our boundaries or if we could just completely merge with another person – but neither of these will work. We must learn to balance between too tight and too lose and then our movements ( relationships ) will become more fluid and the dance of relationship will be open, energized and connected.

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A Recipe for Happiness- Go Fishing

2011-11-16T07:00:00.000-08:00

Got the blues? Need a little happiness lift? Eat your omega -3 fatty acids or fish that is! When we think of eating fish we think of heart health but fish high in omega-3 fatty acids also appears to help with mild forms of depression. Studies indicate that omega-3 fatty acids may help alleviate some of the symptoms of mild depression. When subjects were given omega-3 supplements along with their anti depressants there was a slight improvement in mood. Furthermore omega-3 fatty acids appear to be helpful with attention deficit disorder.

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for human health. The body does not produce omega-3 so we must get them from our diet. Salmon and other cold water fish are an excellent source as well as flax seed oil and bean oils. I preferred flax seed oil as the fish oil gives me an after taste.

But can that little pink salmon sliver of essential goodness really bring us happiness? Well just ask a bear during salmon season or river dwelling people who have depended upon the salmon’s return each year.

Salmon typically (depending upon the particular species) spend one to five years in the open ocean where they sexually mature. Then they make the great migration back to their birth place to spawn. The exact understanding of how they do this is not fully understood but scientist believes it has to do with their keen sense of smell. Seems the olfactory system (sense of smell) locks into the memory system the exact route back home.

Now that’s a happy thought for someone like me who has no sense of direction. If I could just smell my way home I wouldn’t need to learn how to use that navigation system. I could be anywhere, anytime and simply smell my way back. Now I wonder; if I eat lots of salmon will I improve my smell brain and thus my sense of direction?

So tonight I decide to make salmon for dinner and give it a test. Will the thought and the smell of fresh poached salmon send my husband running home with amorous thoughts? Would it make us spawn? No that’s another thought – let’s just stick with happiness.

Ancient mythology tells us that Salmon was associated with wisdom and venerability. In Celtic mythology fish and more specifically salmon were consulted for their wisdom and eaten so that the wisdom would be imparted upon the hero. It was believed that the Salmon ate the nine hazelnuts of wisdom, the primary source of wisdom in Celtic lore. The Salmon is associated with prophecy and inspiration because of its ability to find it distance spawning grounds.

The Salmon’s flesh is pink, although sometimes white. The Atlantic salmon tends to be farm raised where the Pacific salmon tends to be wild. I live on the Pacific Ocean which makes me only too happy to eat the salmon on the West Coast. Artificial chemicals do affect mood.

Pink is a color that has a soothing effect. It is said to reduce anxiety, calm frazzled nerves and relieve stress. Pink is emotionally comforting. It makes us feel happy. Eat Salmon and be happy!

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Leanring to Detachment

2011-11-15T07:00:00.000-08:00

Yoga class today

It’s ok to feel disappointment, anger, saddened or any emotion but detachment means you are able to let go of the negative energy and not let it impact your day, your relationship and your life. Detachment means that you continue to strive towards your goal but if things don’t go the way you want them to go you don’t become shattered and lose your sense of yourself. In the practice we go in and out of poses. Some will be easy and some you will struggle with – feel the emotion that arise and using the breath let it go – don’t let one or two struggles keep you from finding peace of mind and enjoying your day.

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Thought for the week - Practive Detachment

2011-11-14T06:35:00.000-08:00

In the face of any uncertainty or disappointment - step back take a deep breath and detach. Remember to let go of the emotion without losing your deeper sense of who you are...don't allow negativity to impact your day. Keep striving for your goals and never let your sense of your self get shattered. Because life becomes what life does.
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LIke Heaven and Earth

2011-11-10T06:28:00.000-08:00

Today in Aero*boga we will practice balance or how to be grounded and strong while being open and vulnerable. This allows us to take risk and taking risk is what allow us to grow. Like the Buddha said - when you fine tune an instrument the strings should not be too tight nor too lose. If we hold on too tight or let go too much we lose our balacne.
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A Recipe for Great Sex – Bring on the Latin fruit

2011-11-09T09:27:00.000-08:00

According to an array of commercials great sex can be had through the ingestion of pills, shampoos, make-up, clothes, cars, vacation…you name it…sex sells. But the real truth is that great sex begins with good health and good health begins with a healthy diet.

On the scene arrive the avocado; a sexy fruit. I know you thought it was a vegetable but actually it is a fruit that is related to the same family as cinnamon and bay laurel. It is high in essential fatty acids, potassium and B vitamins; all nutrients that are good for sexual health. Native to Mexico it was called the fertility fruit. The name avocado actually means testicle; named because it was believe to make a man virile. In some ancient cultures at harvest time women were not allowed to come out of their homes while the men were harvesting the fruit.

However it takes a more than an avocado to create great sex. Just like great guacamole, where the avocado must be fresh and mixed with a good salsa; great sex needs to be ripe and spicy. An avocado is just an avocado until it ripens and blends into a smooth and tasty dish. So how do you ripen into the mood and spice things up?

Oh the mood…that’s the secret to great sex. Without the right mood sex is, well just sex. It’s becomes an act of obligation. Is it any wonder we lose the desire for sex once it becomes as plentiful as a new crop of avocados? I live in Los Angles where avocados are a major fruit. When the avocados season is here we are inundated with cheap and plentiful green looking testicles things that are hard and bitter. They come in bunches and seem to all ripen at the same time. So even though they are cheap and plentiful buying one at a time and letting it ripen to perfection is better than paying less and then rushing through a half dozen or more ripened fruit.

If we let sex ripen slowly until it is soft and sweet we might just find that sex like the avocado becomes a sexy fruit. Start with the idea of sex and then let it ripen with several hours of foreplay. Tease it like you tease an avocado; slowly let the skin get dark and flush. Give it time.

Then gently slice open the moment, revealing the inner seed of desire surrounded by soft creamy fleshy goodness. Peel away the outer protective skin, softly massage the inner meat and then revel in the sweet taste of passion.

I bet you didn’t know that an avocado could be so sexy? Great sex is all about the interplay. If an avocado is just another thing to eat it becomes common place. But when an avocado is appreciated for all its nuances it becomes a thing of passion. Want great sex? Take your time, let things ripen and appreciate the passion of the moment.

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Reducing lower back pain with yoga

2011-11-08T07:11:00.000-08:00

Did you know that the pillars of the diaphram are attached to the vertebra of the lower spine and that incorrect breathing may be in part attributable to lower back pain? The diaphram is a muscle that expands and contracts as you breath. It helps the body expand and oxigenate. Strengthening this muscle is good for your health. Your breath needs to be full and complete. When you breath try to breath so that the spine stretches and the throasic or chest area expands. This will stretch the spine as the diaphram pulls upward expanding the vertebra. This is one of the many reasons why yoga is such a great method for reducing pain in the body-mind.
Coming soon....yoga therapy classes in LA
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Back to Work

2011-11-07T06:05:00.000-08:00

After a working three days in Montreal I am back to LA to begin a yoga therapy program. More to come on using yoga as a natural tool for health, happiness and peace of mind.
Doctor Lynn
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What if you could...?

2011-10-25T07:13:00.000-07:00

Today's Yoga lesson

What if you could in the next 6-18 months achieve something that would enrich your life and lead to fullfilling your potential? You can, but you must first get the intellect out of the way. We can talk about it but it is quite another thing to actualize it. It comes from quieting the mind and listening quietly to your inner voice. What if you could? You can! Stop and look around you. What is serving your bigger purpose and what is not.
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A Zen Moment - structure and design

2011-10-24T06:19:00.000-07:00

In all my yoga and cycle classes we always take the time to focus on something Zen - this week it is about structure and design. The structure and the design of our universe provide the opportunity for us to begin to understand ourselves. Without the yoga mat, without the the bike, without the structure of the class - we could not know the experience. The experience would not exist. And it is through the experience - if we are totally engaged - that we have the opportunity to discover our true nature. It is much like love that must have an object to love. By its very nature, for love to be expressed, love must have something to love.
Today appreciate the structure and design of your universe for it is through this that you will have the opportunity to discover your true purpose .
Doctor Lynn
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A Way of Proceeding to Find Your Purpose

2011-10-18T07:49:00.000-07:00

In yoga the way to proceed in finding your life's purpose is to be totally dedicated from a place within your heart. As you think so you become. Or as I have said life becomes what life does. It is about intentions and intentions must be stated with full committment and focus, otherwise they simply become meaningless. Most intentions fail. The average person makes about 1.8 resolutions a year and 80 perent fail. Why? Because we focus on fullfilling our desires without thinking about how these desires serve the greater meaning and purpose of our lives. Another reason why we fail is that there is a science to fullfilling your desires. You must focus your energy in such a way that it reaches a specific end.
So here are the first to things you must master;
1. Make your intentions very clear and state it to another person. Write it down.
2. Focus with all your enegy on fullfilling this desire but make sure it is a desire that serves the greater meaning to your purpose in life.
In other words if your intention is to find a better job or to make more money - how does that serve to fullfill a greater purpose in your life - when you discover this you will succeed.
This will take some thought.
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Finding your Potential

2011-10-17T05:59:00.000-07:00

How do you find your highest potential? What is it you desire that would best help you actualize your potential? If you could achieve it in the next 6-18 months what would contribute to you finding fullfillment, purpose, meaning in your life? Now you might say money, passion, love or any host of things but these are intellectual concepts. The real answer lies deep within your soul. We all know what makes us unhappy and we all know what makes us happy. The problem is we focus on what we want and not on what we need. You have to be willing to walk away from those things that are holding you back and embrace what will enhance your potential. Sit quietly and listen to the voice within. Just give it some thought.
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LIfe's Purpose

2011-10-12T06:37:00.000-07:00

Have you discovered it? Are you still searching? According to ancient yoga tradition it is the ability to fullfill your life's pupose that creates happiness. I would dare say that the reason most people are unable to attain and sutain happiness is that they are unable to discover and live their life's purpose. The challenge we face as humans is to use the forces of health, security, money and pleasure to live the best life possible. Give it some thought.
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The Fourth Desire

2011-10-11T07:24:00.000-07:00

The fourth desire according to the Vedas is the desire for spiritual realization and ultimate freedom. It is the desire to be free of all the burdens of the world even as you participate in it fully. It is about reaching a state that transends the other three desires; to reach your potential, to secure the means to reach your potential and to receive pleasure from living at your highest potential. The soul uses the four to help you fullfill your unique potential. Learning to honor the four allows you to thrive at every level and to live a complete and balanced life. Isn't that ulitmately what we all want?
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Finding Happiness

2011-10-10T06:29:00.000-07:00

To aquire happiness in this world the Vedas - ancient scriptures teach that we must aquire four things; here are the first three as we have been studying in my yoga classes over the last three weeks:
1. Finding your potential
2. Having the means( health, money and security) to bring yor potential into fruition
3. Receiving pleasure from what you are doing

To find your potential - do what makes you happy. Do what you could do for hours without getting exhausted because it gives you pleasure. Take care of your health and mange your money so that you can provide the security within which to continue to live your potential.
Now smile
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Avoid the Flu

2011-10-07T07:06:00.000-07:00

If you’re like me and can’t take the flu shot – I get sick with the flu every time I have taken one here is some advice.

Physical activity stimulates the blood flow in your body, the clearing of your lungs

and the mobilization of many other factors in your body which improves your chances of

not getting the flu. Stay active. Get exercise. It’s better than the flu shot.

Hydration is important. Drinking your 64 ounces of water a day will help your

body’s immune system fight off the flu. Don’t forget to get plenty of fluids before you

are ill and if you get sick.

Nutrition is important. Eating a well balanced diet, which includes vegetables and

fruits is critical to avoiding the flu. Your immune system is dependent upon your diet.

Junk food, fast food, fried foods and fatty foods, all impair your ability to fend off

viruses.

Avoid sick people. If a friend co-worker or family member is sick keep your distance.

Enjoy your health – it’s the most important thing you have!

Doctor Lynn

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Sankalpa - a way of proceeding to achieve success

2011-10-06T08:36:00.000-07:00

Sankalpa is a sanskrit word. In yoga it means "a way of proceeding." The difference between those who fullfil their desires and those who don't has more to do with focus than luck. According to the scriptures, when you quiet your body-mind ( such as in yoga class) your soul's purpose has an opportunity to manifest. Listening quietly to your inner voice you know instinctly(intuitively) what you need to fullfil your desire to reach your highest potential. It is a driving need that propells a person forward. Some times this force seems unrealistic but when it becomes a need and not a want you will find yourself traveling the pathway known as happiness. Whatever you must do; you will do it with happiness when directed by sankalpa - the way to proceed. Listen quietly and follow your voice.
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This Week's Yoga Lesson - the desire for the means to fullfill your dream

2011-10-04T07:42:00.000-07:00

In our desire to find happiness we also desire according to the Vedas, the desire for artha or the desire to aquire the means to allow us to fill our potential.Thing such as money, security and health allow us to move forward and complete our destiny. Now money you may say is material and isn't the soul's desire beyond material accummmulation? Yes, but we all need the means of survival in order to create . The accummulation of money, security and of course our health can take on a spiritual path of its own. Mindfully pursued the accummulation of money can be a spritual path that assist the soul in ultimately expressing it's highest potential. I spent years pursuing a goal. All that time I had a plan for getting to a secure and financially stable place where I could follow my dream. Mindfully I never let the desire for money in and of itself be the driving force in my life. If I had I would be a rich woman today but perhaps dreadfully unhappy. I know many people who chase money for money's sake and end up unhappy. Money or wealth is what allows a society and an individual to prosper. This is good. But there is a big difference between following a dream and securing the means to attain it and becoming attached to the material world. Be willing to release the energy and realize your dream. You will then find happiness. There is a saying...do what you love and the money will come.
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Finished

2011-10-04T07:22:00.000-07:00

Finished the main part of my cookbook whoch is more than a cookbook. It's also about how to succeed and to fill a dream or potential. The next book is outlined and ready to be written. This one is off to a publisher. Time to step back and market my projects.
Success is one step in front of the other.
Doctor Lynn

How to delegate

2011-10-03T06:08:00.000-07:00

Time to delegate part of finsihing a project to someone else. Of course delegatoin menas you need to pay someone to help you and trust they will get the job done. Some times you can solve several problems at the same time. I'm helping someone who needs the help and getting the job done, freeing my time up for the next project. Cook book to continue...
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Back to the Cook book

2011-09-30T07:13:00.000-07:00

Back to writing the cook book next week. Time to finish this project and then on to the next one. With a little help in organizing I plan to finish it by years' end. Will nayone read it? Not sure but at least I will have the satisfaction of completing something I started 35 years ago!
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Back to Work

2011-09-28T08:42:00.000-07:00

Back to work on the cookbook. Never let it slip from my mind - just took on extra classes and time became an issue. Of course we can always make time for the things that matter - prioritise and it will get done.
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What a Lovelee Dae by Blaze

2011-09-27T06:54:00.000-07:00

Sometimes you can't get a song out of your head. Lovelee Dae by Blaze keeps playing over and over in my head - what a lovelee dae and the sun is shining - it's a Lovelee Dae. Even if the sun doesn't shine today if you focus on one good thing the day will become a Lovelee Dae. As a Cancer survivor everytime I get a good report from my Doctors I rejoice with a sense of happiness - it's truly a Lovelee Dae when you get a good bill of health! The most important thing in your life is your health. Don't forget it!
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Just let it go

2011-09-26T06:05:00.000-07:00

Sometimes things happen that are beynd our control. They can bring us down, make us anxious or fill us with fear. It is at these moments that we must simply let things go and move forward remembering to embrace the moments of joys that slip in and out of our lives. How do you simply let it go? Stop; take a deep breath and as you release your breath release the tension in your body,quiet your mind and smile.
Remember life is as life does. So consciously pay attention to what you think, say and do.
Doctor Lynn
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Happiness Yoga Style

2011-09-23T07:24:00.000-07:00

Next week our yoga lessons are going to be about happiness -we all seek happiness but it is an internal experience separate from the outside world. We often look for it outside but it must be cultivated from within - that is why yoga can help you to uncover your own personal blueprint for happiness - how? Rememeber first that we all seek a sense of purpose and meaning - finiding this is the gateway to happiness. The path of yoga has less to do with what you do with your body-mind and more to do with discovering your own potential - the practice of yoga teaches us how to get quiet and listen... follow along...
Doctor Lynn
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Opportunity Knocks

2011-09-22T07:00:00.000-07:00

Suddenly the door has opened on several opportunities for me to make more money. Life does become what life does. I have worked hard but realized that things come in their own time. You can try and push to make something happen but it will only happen when the time is right. Stay open and work hard and opportunities will appear. But you must be open to see them and prespared to accept them.
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Happy Hump Day

2011-09-21T08:38:00.000-07:00

Need a boost to get through the week? Think middle of the road, balance, more than half way to the weekend. Studies show that your perspective has everything to do with your ability to find something good in everything you think, say and do.
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Love

2011-09-20T07:13:00.000-07:00

Consciously cultivating love creates self discovery.
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Switching Gears

2011-09-19T06:04:00.000-07:00

I must take break from posting and writing my cookbook as I am now starting to teach a new cycle class on Wednesday. Suddenly my time is filled with classes and work but that will not stop me from finishing th book. I'm keeping the last 100 pages firmly planted in my mind(I've already done 110). The secret to keeping to task is making the time to get the job done but at the same time being able to switch gears to get something else done while always getting back to the task at hand. Wednesday night is my cooking night and now I am teaching at 6PM so I won't be cooking for another 4 weeks. I'll continue to write but might not post - however I will post about the process...keep an eye on the prize!
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A recipe for Health, sex, happiness and love

2011-09-16T07:02:00.000-07:00

Moroccan Stew

To balance the sweetness of a fruit tagine start with a simple carrot salad

Shredded carrot salad

Whisk together about a tablespoon of Dijon mustard and about a 2 tablespoon of olive oil.

In a mixing bowl

2 cups of shredded carrots

1 cup of shredded cabbage

Toss in a handful of dark currants or dark raisins

Toss in a handful of chopped parsley

Add dressing and toss – serve as starter salad or as a side dish.

This is my husband’s favorite tagine. It’s made with lamb, fruit and spices.

Lamb tagine with prunes, apricots and honey

1-2 tablespoons of olive oil

2 tablespoons of blanched almonds

1 large red onion finely chopped

2 cloves of garlic finely chopped

1 medium size carrot cut into bite size pieces

1 thumb size piece of fresh ginger peeled and chopped

A pinch of saffron threads

2 cinnamon sticks

11/2 teaspoons of coriander seed crushed

1 lb of lamb, form the shoulder, leg or shank, trimmed a dn cubed( I prefer the shank)

15 pitted prunes soaked for one hour and drained

10 dried apricots soaked for one hour and drained

6 strips of un-waxed orange peel

2 tablespoons of dark honey

A little seas salt and ground black pepper

A handful of fresh cilantro leaves finely chopped

Sprinkle in some cilantro leaves and leave the rest to sprinkle over the top of the dish. Serve immediately with a side of couscous or with crusty bread.

Serve with a good red French wine such as Bordeaux. Morocco has a big French influence us a French wine goes well with Moroccan food.

جيد جدا الغذائي

A recipe for love – an Arabian night

2011-09-15T08:15:00.000-07:00

Is there a genie in those spice jars sitting on your shelf? Could they possess the spice of love? It has long been believed that spices such as saffron and cinnamon are spices of love. Both spices play prominent roles in middle eastern cooking, folk lore and myths.

When I was in Morocco I bought saffron, cinnamon and a spice mix called, Ras el hanout or top of the shop. The smell and the flavor was not at all like anything you find on the grocery store shelf. As I wondered through the open spice market I was amazed at the meager cost and the brilliant colors and smells. Next to the spice cart was a cart of dates, plums, apricots and nuts. Everything was neatly stacked and wonderfully displayed for the shoppers to purchase and turn into the evening meal.

In the Middle East the Arabs use fruits and spices to create sweet and interesting stews. My favorite is the Tagines from Morocco. Saffron and cinnamon play top note to the flavor and the scent. Tender meat and interesting flavors make tagines a work of love.

Saffron, a very expensive spice is thought to bring love and lust into your life. Cinnamon as well is known for its ability to both excite and entice. Top of the shop is a combination of spices that is used to top off a dish giving it a distinct flavor. Top of the shop spice mix is made different by each vendor in Morocco. It is a blend of salt pepper, turmeric, cumin, ginger, paprika, saffron, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and white pepper. You’ll find all these spices added to any Moroccan dish.

The stews are made in a tagine (a Moroccan stewing pan). The stews cook for several hours constantly being stirred with love. The word tagine although referred to as the pot, in which the stew is cooked, means a succulent stew. The word succulent means juicy and full of interest. Sounds like love to me.

Spices add flavor and interest to our foods. Spicing up your relationship can enhance love and renew interest. Often times we take for granted the flavors of life. Love is something we seek, find and then abandon in the shuffle of time. Like spices love carefully blended into our life enhances all that we think, say and do. Love adds flavor.

The Arabian Nights are a collection of fables, romances, historic accounts and fairy tales collected from various ethnic backgrounds; mostly Indian and Persian. Probably they were first oral stories that late were written into a Syrian manuscript that is now housed in Paris.

Fairy tales, romance and fables intrigue us because they spice up the ordinary into something hot, warm, tingling and aromatic. Adding interesting spices to your cuisine by trying different ethnic foods will ignite the senses and just might aromatically spark your love life.

Doctor Lynn

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A Recipe for happiness - a prune and an apricot walked into…

2011-09-14T12:15:00.000-07:00

When most of us think of apricots and prunes we think of laxatives and high fiber. Now it’s true that both have high fiber but as to the laxative attribute it’s debatable. Seems there is no conclusive evidence to support either one being a laxative. However they both are nutritious and can lift our mood making us happier and therefore perhaps a little more relaxed and well you know…things happen when you’re relaxed!

Prunes are dried plums and apricots are apricots. Prunes are high in fiber and vitamin A. They are also a good source of potassium and an antioxidant. Apricots are also a good source of fiber and high in vitamin A. Both fruits can be eaten fresh or dried however when you dry fruit you remove the water and increase the sugar content. Prunes are an excellent antioxidant rating high on the ORAC scale which measures the antioxidant in foods. Antioxidants help the body to fend off free radicals which cause the body to age. Stress, smoking, pollution, airplanes, poor diet and a general overall unhealthy lifestyle attribute to the body-minds production of free radicals. Even if we are living a healthy lifestyle we cannot help but be bombarded by free radicals. None of us can escape pollution and stress; even if we could control everything else.

Apricots are also a good source for antioxidants. Although not as high on the OTAC scale as prunes, apricots are a good source for the antioxidant vitamin A; which has been shown to have a positive effect on eyesight. Apricots are also a good source of tryptophan and potassium. Both of which attribute to an improved state of mind.

The Apricot originated in China and now the majority of apricots consumed in our country come from California. And guess what? The process of drying plums into prunes took hold in California which happens to be the leading producer of prunes worldwide.

Apricots arrive as one of the first signs of summer and plums likewise make their first appearance in late spring and early summer. Is there anyone who doesn’t smile at the thought of fresh fruit ripening on a tree?

Prunes and apricots work hard to keep us young. They provide us with energy, nutrients and essential vitamins and minerals. They’re sweet and versatile. You’ll find them in recipes, brandies, jams, pies and more. Does hard working, energetic, essential, vital and sweet make you smile?

Say hello to the - let’s get happy- prune and apricot!

Doctor Lynn

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A recipe for Sex – Carrots – More than meets the eye

2011-09-13T08:45:00.000-07:00

Orange is the color associated with the sacral chakra center which in yoga is the center of sexuality. Carrots are orange so that must make them sexy, right? Well it’s not just the color of carrots that make them an erotic vegetable. There’s more to the carrot than meets the eye.

Carrots have long been promoted as good for your eyesight. That’s because carrots provide vitamin A and a deficiency in vitamin A has been associated with night blindness. When I was young my parents would tell me to eat my carrots because they were good for my eyes. When I looked at them inquisitively, my father would ask me if I ever saw a bunny rabbit wearing glasses. I would smile and eat my carrots.

Eating carrots for eyesight is an old wives tale, however eating carrots for sexual health is something else. Carrots are an edible root vegetables packed with nutrients. It is sweet and easily digestible both raw and cooked. It is rich in beta carotene which is what gives it the orange color. Further carrots provide a good source of vitamin C, vitamin B (Riboflavin, Niacin, Thiamin, vitamin B6 and folate), vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol) and vitamin K. They are also a rich source of minerals such as manganese and potassium. Carrots also provide iron, copper, zinc, calcium, selenium, proteins, carbohydrates and biotin. Each 100-gram of carrot contains 0.6 gram of protein, 7.6 gram of carbohydrates, 30 milligram of calcium, 0.3 gram of fat and 0.6 milligram of iron.

The Greeks and Romans believed carrots to be an aphrodisiac. So much so that the Roman emperor Caligula fed nothing but carrots to his senate so he could watch them romp like wild beast. A study out of Glasgow found that males who ate more carotenoids lived longer, were healthier and were more attractive to females.

Vitamin A is needed for the production of hormones in both men and women. In men the proper amounts of vitamin A are responsible for sperm production and virility and in females vitamin A is responsible for responsiveness and the ability to carry a fetus.

Vitamin A is responsible for our gonads (sex organs – testes and ovaries) to convert cholesterol into the sex hormones to be released into the blood stream and give us desire. Without adequate vitamin A the ovaries in women and the prostate in men stop producing mucus and sex hormones.

Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin meaning it is eaten, transported and stored in fat. You must be careful when cutting fat out of your diet not to cut out the fat soluble vitamins. However one way to make sure you get plenty of vitamin A and keep the fat and calories down is to eat carrots. Cooking and processing kills the vitamin A in most foods. Carrots however are a good source both raw and steamed. A little side of steamed carrots just might steam things up in the bedroom. So you see there’s more to carrots than meets the eye!

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A recipe for Health – Don’t overlook the lamb

2011-09-12T15:27:00.000-07:00

In America Lamb is not one of our major food choices. Once a year at Easter time my mother would make a roast lamb with mint jelly. I can’t say that I liked it. But then I went to Morocco and had lamb tangine. The meat was soft and moist. In the Middle East and Northern Africa the meat of choice is lamb. Likewise Greece and especially the island of Crete eat lamb as a major source of meat.

Currently lamb is the most abundant livestock in the world. Sheep were originally domesticated in Asia and the Middle East; used both for food and for textiles. Since ancient times lamb has been regarded as a religious symbol. It is commonly used as a symbol of sacrifice most notably in the Jewish religion. Christians refer to Jesus as the “lamb of God” with lamb often times being served as Easter dinner.

Lamb is a staple in countries throughout the world including New Zealand, Greece, the Middle East, Australia and Turkey. I have eaten lamb in every one of these countries and I can tell you that fresh lamb raised in the grassy hills is both pure and delicious.

Lamb is high in saturated fat but it is also a great source of protein. The human body depends upon protein as a building block. We get all our essential amino acids from meat proteins.

Lamb is also a very good source of zinc. Zinc affects many of our human functions, especially our immune system. A cofactor in many enzymatic reactions, zinc is critical in immune functioning, wound healing and normal cell division. Zinc also helps stabilize blood sugar levels, the body’s metabolic rate and is necessary for optimal smell and taste functioning.

Zinc is especially important for men. Not only is it good for prostate health and sperm count but it also plays a role in keeping bone density strong in men. A study of 396 men found a correlation between that low levels of dietary zinc, low level of minerals in the blood and low bone density. A 4 ounce serving of lamb provides about 38.3% of the daily requirement for zinc.

Lamb is also a good source of Vitamin B12 which is responsible for the production of red blood cells, preventing anemia, nerve cell development and the proper metabolizing of proteins, carbohydrates and fats.

Lamb like all red meat should be limited to 1-3 servings of no more than 4 ounces each per week. In other countries meat is not eaten every day. Vegetable proteins, whole grains and fruits and vegetables make up the bulk of the diet with meat as a side dish. If you eat lamb, eat small amounts, no more than 1-2 times per week; so you derive the greatest benefits without sacrificing your health.

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Back from Maine

2011-09-12T15:24:00.000-07:00

Back from my vacation in Maine. I must admit - not a post, an email or a computer for over a week! Only the ocean, the quiet and the fresh air. But alas it is back to work and back to posting more on the book. But first a peak of Maine- out my front door!

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A recipe for Health, Sex, Happiness and Love

2011-08-30T06:42:00.000-07:00

Tonight’s dinner – Mango Shrimp

The meal begins with a simple salad made of love by a Pink lady apple.Arrange fresh endives on a chilled plate. Slice one Pink Lady apple into quarters. Slice the quarters into slivers and arrange on top of the endives. Cut into small chunks manchego – a Spanish cheese that works well with the apples. You can also use a romano cheese. Any cheese will work but keep it on the mild side. Sprinkle the top with slivered almonds.

Mix the jouce of one small orange into a small measuring cup. Add about 1 tablespoon of oive oil. Stir and then pour ove the top of the salad just before serving.

Mango Shrimp

1 ripe mango peeled

2 tablspoons of lemon juice

1 pound of large shrimp peeled

1 tablespoon of chicken stock

1 teaspoon of chili powder

¼ teaspoon of hot sauce

1 ½ cups of fresh cut and crushed pineapple

1 cup of chopped tomatoes

1 small red onion chopped

A recipe for Health, Sex, Happiness and Love

The meal begins with a simple salad made of love by a Pink lady apple

Arrange fresh endives on a chilled plate. Slice one Pink Lady apple into quarters. Slice the quarters into slivers and arrange on top of the endives. Cut into small chunks manchego – a Spanish cheese that works well with the apples. You can also use a Romano cheese. Any cheese will work but keep it on the mild side. Sprinkle the top with slivered almonds.

Mix the juice of one small orange into a small measuring cup. Add about 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Stir and then pour over the top of the salad just before serving.

Mango Shrimp

1 ripe mango peeled

2 tablespoons of lemon juice

1 pound of large shrimp peeled

1 tablespoon of chicken stock

1 teaspoon of chili powder

¼ teaspoon of hot sauce

1 ½ cups of fresh cut and crushed pineapple

1 cup of chopped tomatoes

1 small red onion chopped

Serves 4 at about 207 calories a serving – serve with cooked rice or couscous

For wine try a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Several years ago I was in New Zealand and introduced to New Zealand white wines which are delicious and go exceptionally well with seafood. A light sparking water also goes well if you wish to skip the wine.

Dessert – make it simple. Since the meal is very fruit place lady fingers on a plate and top with a little vanilla gelato. Shave a little dark chocolate on top and serve.

As they say in New Zealand when something is good…

“bonus!”

Doctor Lynn

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A Recipe for Happiness – Shrimply Devine

2011-08-27T06:40:00.000-07:00

Shrimp are a crustacean but unlike their close cousins the lobster and the crab they do not crawl, they swim. They use the swimmerets on their abdomen to swim forward and their tails to swim backwards. Shrimp are a wonderful alternative to meat proteins, both low in calories and saturated fat.

Although small in stature, shrimp are anything but small when it comes to nutrition. 4 ounces of shrimp at only 112 calories are a great source of tryptophan, protein, selenium, vitamin B12, omega 3 fatty acid, vitamin D, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, copper and magnesium.

Many people are confused about the fat and cholesterol content of shrimp. Shrimp are very low in fat but somewhat high in cholesterol. However studies have shown that a diet of shrimp raised LDL (bad cholesterol) by 7 % and HDL ( good cholesterol) by 12%. An egg diet raised LDL by 10% and HDL by 7 %. Further shrimp lowered triglycerides (a form in which fat is carried to the blood) by 13%. It appears that the good outweighs the bad.

But can these little crustacean really make us happy? Well they taste good, they’re low in fat, low in calories and can be added to a variety of dishes. That should make us happy. But little as they are, they are so much more.

Nutritional Science tells us that certain things in the diet can be good for treating mild forms of depression. Vitamin D, vitamin B12, B3 (niacin), omega3 fish oils, zinc and magnesium are all good for supporting mental health and lifting mild forms of depression.

What do we find in shrimp? We get; vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, omega3 fish oils, zinc and magnesium. Ounce for ounce this makes shrimp a pretty good anti-depressant food. Further our bodies require a certain amount of fat to function well. We call these fats essential fatty acids. Omega 3 fatty acid such as that found in shrimp cannot be manufactured by the body. We must get it from our diet. Essential fatty acids protect our cells against invading toxins, bacteria, viruses and allergens as well as support a healthy cardiovascular system.

Shrimp taste good, are low in fat and calories. They support both a healthy body and a healthy mind. So we get taste good, low calories, high nutrient food that can be prepared in a number of different ways, making shrimp something to smile about! Be happy…eat shrimp.

Doctor Lynn

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A recipe for Sex – it takes two to Mango

2011-08-26T06:29:00.000-07:00

Mangos, known as the “king of fruit” rightfully comes by this name as it is rich in amino acids, vitamin C, vitamin E, flavonoids, beta carotene, niacin, calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium.

About 4000 BC ago, the wild mango originated in the foothills of the Himalayas of India and Burma, and about 40 to 60% of these trees still grow in India and Southeast Asia. Though native to Southern and Southeast Asia, the fruit is now also grown in Central and South America, Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Today there are over 1,000 different varieties of mangos throughout the world.

Now aside form all the other great health benefits, mangos are good for your sex life. Rich in vitamin E and niacin (B-3), these two erotic vitamins enhance our sexual health. Vitamin E can be used as a safe natural lubricant. In an animal study it was found that depriving males of vitamin E rich foods caused the testicles to shrink and for females cause the fetus to shrink back into the female tissues of the uterus. Scientist believe that vitamin E is essential for fertility.

Niacin is responsible for that warm flush we feel in the throes of sexuality. It is also important in the manufacture of the sex and adrenal hormones. The ability of a male to reach orgasm is dependent upon the release of histamine. When animals that we unable to reach an orgasm were given niacin they were able to copulate.

Niacin is also responsible for bringing blood to the skin’s surface making it more sensitive to touch and is believed to heighten the sexual experience. It also causes an increase in mucus to the mouth and genital area.

A pretty face and soft skin go a long ways towards enticing a lover. Mangos are high in Vitamin A which is the vitamin the skin needs to stay healthy and glowing. For acne you can cut up a fresh mango and place the flesh on the skin. It is soothing and healing. To make your skin soft and oh so touchable try this simple body scrub:

1 ripe mango peeled
1/2 cup sugar
1TBS honey
2 TBS whole milk

Blend mango, sugar, honey, and milk in a blender until it is smooth. Stand in the tub while rubbing this treatment all over vigorously. Rinse with warm water and finish with cool water.

More mangos are eaten daily than any other fruit in the world. Soft skin, healthy eyes and a sensitive touch just might set the mood; making the mango a sexy fruit!
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A Recipe for Health- Pine-apple away

2011-08-25T07:14:00.000-07:00

How you digest your food is as important if not more important than what you eat. It takes enzymes to digest and extract important nutrients from the food we ingest. Enzymes, made up of proteins play an essential part in all bodily activity. Enzymes are what help us to digest our food. In fact life could not exist without enzyme.

The body manufactures a supply of enzyme and we also get them from the foods we eat. Unfortunately they get destroyed through coking and processing. This is one of the reasons why it is good to eat whole, raw foods. This will both ease the body’s need to manufacture enzyme, and raw foods and their enzymes will also inhibit the release of enzyme the body uses to digest cooked foods, enabling the body’s enzymes to work at a higher and more efficient capacity.

There are three types of enzymes the body uses to digest food; amylase for carbohydrates, protease for proteins and lipase for fat. Plant enzymes differ from animals enzymes.

Pineapple, unripe papaya and aspergillus plant are excellent sources of plant enzymes. These foods contain the enzymes papain and bromelin which work to break down proteins. Health benefits from these enzymes have been shown to assist the body with; anti-inflammation, sports injuries, respiratory disease, viral diseases and cancer.

In addition to being a great digestive aid pineapples are high in Vitamin C ( an antioxidant) and manganese and B1 which are both necessary for energy production. Pineapple has also been shown to be good for eye health and the prevention of macular degeneration.

The pineapple which is native to Central and South America as well as the parts of Asia was first discovered and brought to Europe by Christopher Columbus. It soon became a delightful sweet, nicknamed the pine cone of the Indians and a favorite of European royalty. In America it was customary to place a pineapple on the tale when folks came to visit. It was a symbol of welcoming and of sharing, as in colonial days the only form of exchange was through visits and friendly chats. To this day the pineapple represents a sign of welcome and good health.

Today when we think of pineapples we think of Hawaii. Pineapples were first cultivated and processed in Hawaii by Mr. Dole; hence canned Dole Pineapples. Although canned pineapples have some nutritional benefits it is the fresh pineapple that gives us the enzymatic assistance and the greyest degree of antioxidants.

Packed with vitamins and mineral and at only about 52 calories per 100gm far and away that makes pineapple a great recipe for health.

Doctor Lynn

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A Recipe of health, sex, happiness and love

2011-08-24T11:31:00.000-07:00

So tonight we go simple Italian.

Chill and serve a Sauvignon Blanc with the meal

Angel Hair Pasta with fresh tomatoes and basil

Ingredients

Angel Hair Pasta 4 ounces for two servings– I’m using De Boles Organic whole wheat angle Hair

1 tsp minced garlic

2 roma tomatoes chopped into small bite size pieces

¼ cup fresh chopped basil leaves

1 tablespoon of olive oil

½ cup of freshly shredded parmesan cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and then set aside and keep warm

Dessert Raspberry sauce over vanilla gelato

Purchase vanilla gelato.

Raspberry sauce

1 cup fresh raspberries

1 tablespoon of sugar

1 tablespoon of orange juice

Combine in a blender and puree

Serve over the top of gelato.

Light and easy this meal can be prepared in no time. You’ll discover the substance of happiness mixed with sexuality and topped with health and then finish it all with a saucy splash of love.

Cibo Molto Buono!

Doctor Lynn

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A Recipe for Love- Raspberry Beret

2011-08-23T07:27:00.000-07:00

Although controversial in its day, who doesn’t love the Prince song, Raspberry Beret? When the song was first released I had a friend who wore a raspberry beret that she got in a second hand store. We were young, cute, bohemian girls enjoying the slightly off center side of life. To this day every time I eat raspberries I think of the song and my friend in her raspberry beret.

Innocent love is like a raspberry. It’s sweet and tender but doesn’t last very long. However the sweet tenderness makes us go back for more. That’s because like love these little red morsels are packed with “good stuff” that nourishes the body, the mind and the soul.

According to ancient records raspberries are native to Asia Minor and to North America. It was the Roman however who are responsible for spreading the raspberry seeds throughout Europe. Not only a delicious fruit but raspberries were believed to be medicinal. The raspberry has been shown to have antiviral, anticancer and antibacterial qualities. The leaves of the raspberry plant are used to make a tea that minimizes childbirth pain, helps to control diarrhea and is used for a mouth wash for sore throats.

But the real value is in the high vitamin C content which makes it a great antioxidant. Raspberries are a rich source of these anthocyanins ( antioxidants) which have been shown to lower the risk of health disease and delay the effects of aging.

Your mother made have told you to eat your carrots to protect your eyesight but studies have shown that eating three or more serving of fruits per day, specifically raspberries are important for lowering age-related macular degeneration- the primary cause of vision loss in older adults.

In early European/Christian art work raspberries are used to symbolize the energy of blood which runs from heart and carries love, nutrition and kindness to the body. Raspberries remind us to be patient. It takes two years for a raspberry bush to produce fruit. Likewise we must be patient with our endeavors and protect the fruits of our labor.

Like, raspberries cousin the rose, we are reminded to be gentle with one another and to be patient and loving. It is only with care and gentle touch that the raspberry yields her fruit. The raspberry reminds us to slow down and savor all that must occur before we bear the fruits of our lives. Just like the Prince Song, Raspberry Beret; the sight of a raspberry should now make you instantly fall in love!

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Back to the Post

2011-08-22T05:50:00.000-07:00

Back to posting and writing the book although I am also launching the new DVD exercise series Aero*boga(tm) so I am strattling two camps at once. However i will get this book finished!

A recipe for Happiness – Feed your noodle some pasta

Pasta has gotten such a bad rap when it comes to eating healthy. It is seen as the culprit in weight gain. It’s not Pastas fault – pasta doesn’t make you gain weight. Eating too many calories and not expending enough energy is what causes weight gain.

Semolina Pasta, the kind most of us buy is made from durum wheat and is almost always enriched with iron and vitamin B complex. Whole wheat pasta is made from whole grains and although not fortified it is a good source of fiber. Organic spinach pasta is rich in nutrients. Or you can choose a pasta made of soy, spelt or brown rice for those allergic to wheat. Pasta comes in many varieties all packed with good nutrition. Most pasta dishes are made with fresh vegetables and lean meats and fish making it doubly nutritious. So why the bad rap on pasta?

Pasta is carbohydrates and carbohydrates are seen as the enemy when it comes to weight gain and weight loss. However we need carbohydrates to maintain health and to get a well balanced diet. Carbohydrates provide glucose which is a fuel that is necessary for good brain functioning.

Glucose is the form of sugar that travels through your blood stream fueling the cells of your brain. We get glucose from carbohydrates. The only form of glucose we get from animal products is from dairy. Because neurons cannot store glucose they depend upon the bloodstream (us eating carbohydrates) to supply them.

Too much refined sugar (here’s the problem with carbohydrates) can actually deprive the brain of glucose, depleting energy and compromising the brain’s ability to think and remember. Mental activity takes a lot of power. In fact about 400 calories of what we consume each day goes to powering the brain.

Complex carbohydrates slowly release glucose into the blood stream allowing for balanced energy. Refines sugar is like a quick shot of sugar that spikes and drops quickly. The best complex carbohydrates are those that are low on the glycemic scale which measures how quickly blood sugar increased after eating a particular food.

Special K has a 54 rating while linguini has a 50 rating! It’s not the pasta that makes you dizzy and lazy…it’s the junk food!

So if pasta is good for memory and brain functioning and it doesn’t make you fat that should be making you pretty happy about now. Energy and a sharp memory makes most people feel good, young and happy. But remember like everything in life it’s all about moderation. Eat a lot of anything and you’ll throw your body-mind out of balance.

So next time your noodle says “I’m tired and my memory is slipping”, make a healthy pasta meal.

Doctor Lynn

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A recipe for Happiness – Feed your noodle some pasta

2011-08-19T06:48:00.000-07:00

Special K has a 54 rating while linguini has a 50 rating! It’s not the pasta that makes you dizzy and lazy…it’s the junk food!

So next time you noodle says “I’m tired and my memory is slipping”, make a healthy pasta meal.

Doctor Lynn
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So busy however...A Recipe for Sex – Be an Herbivore

2011-08-18T06:26:00.000-07:00

So busy the alst few days cooking and helping my dughter move that I've had little time to post- so today I'm back.

A Recipe for Sex – Be an Herbivore

Those little packets of herbs sitting on the shelf are calling your name. Sweetly and romantically they are seducing you into the sensory world where you can taste the passion of desire, lust and love making. Herbs are nature’s answer to flavor and medicine. Green and full of nutrients herbs do a multitude of task. Among them is the ability to enhance our sexual health. So try being an herbivore.

Herbs such as basil have long been used as a culinary herb in many cuisines throughout the world; most notably Italian. There are many varieties of basil depending upon where it is grown. Basil is originally native to Iran. The word Basil comes from the Greek word meaning king. It is believed that basil grew above the spot where Constantine and Helen found the Hold Cross. It is therefore called the king of herbs.

Recently there has been much research in to the health benefits of basil. The essential oil of the basil plant has been shown to have antioxidant, antiviral, anticancer and antimicrobial properties. In aromatherapy basil oil is used to treat mental exhaustion and depression.

Basil has a long history as being used as an aphrodisiac. Because it induces a sense of well being, it is believed that the smell of basil is helpful in getting, “in the mood”, which is conducive to having great sex. Don Juan supposedly would take fresh basil leaves and squeeze them into a tomato drink before each conquest. Basil leaves placed in the bottom of a glass of wine is believed to excite one sexually. And as an oil defused in aromatherapy it is used to cure all kinds of headaches! So no more headache excuses.

Basil is associated with the love goddess, Erzulie who is known for her beauty, sensuality, sweetness and love. Basil can be found in any recipes for love spells, relationships and sexuality. In Italy sweet basil is used in a pot on a windowsill to summon a lover.

It is said that the scent of fresh basil drives men crazy with lust. In ancient times women would dust themselves with fresh crushed basil to attract a man. Its uplifting fragrance promotes feeling of contentment, love, sweetness and desire – all a great recipe for sex!

The essential oil, what we aroma therapist call the “blood of the plant” is what gives basil it medicinal benefits. Rich in vitamin K and iron it helps blood to clot, gives us energy and its sweet scent uplifts and entices. More and more scientists are rediscovering the wonderful benefits of herbs. So if you want to add a little aroma to your romance try cooking with basil.

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Go Cheese

2011-08-16T07:16:00.000-07:00

Parmesan contains 33% protein compared to 20% in lean beef and the cheese protein takes only 45 minutes to digest while the protein in animal products take about 4 hours. Other benefits to the digestion include Parmesan's ability to promote the development of Bacillus Bifidus, which is useful for the maintenance of a healthy gut. Parmigiana is also lactose free making it a good choice for the lactose intolerant or those with gastro-intestinal inflammation.

The combination of health benefits and ease of digestion is why doctors in Italy suggest parmagiana cheese for infants, the elderly and athletes. Health wise – it appears the Italians are the big cheese!

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A Recipe for Health- Who’s the big cheese?

2011-08-15T06:01:00.000-07:00

Ever entered a cheese store and been bowled over by the scent of aromatic cheeses? Why is it that the foulest smelling are usually the most expensive and the best tasting? Is cheese really good for our health? Well it is a good source of calcium, protein and other essential vitamins and minerals. But what about all the fat in cheese?

History tells us that Arab nomads were probably the first to make cheese. Carrying milk in animal skins in the hot dessert the milk curdled and turned into primitive cheese. The earliest account of cheeses dates back to The Sumerians around 3500 B.C. As time progressed the Romans were attributed with the art of perfecting cheeses. From there it spread throughout the world; with Italy becoming the Mecca of cheeses making. The rest is a long history of cheese being a staple in the diet of most all cultures.

Italy became the cheese making center of Europe. Gorgonzola is first mentioned in 879 C.E. A cheese called La Luna, possibly the precursor of today’s Parmigiano-Romano, first appeared in 1579. Mozzarella and Parmigiana are probably the most widely used cheeses.

About one-third all the milk produced in the US today is used to produce cheese. The International Dairy Association estimates that there are more than 300 varieties of cheese sold in the U.S. The average American consumes more than 33 pounds of cheese per year. But are cheeses good for you?

The health benefits are many; calcium for dental health and bone strength and it is rich in vitamin B; the B vitamins are utilized as coenzymes in almost all parts of the body. They are essential for maintaining healthy nerves, skin, hair, eyes, liver and mouth, and good muscle tone in the gastrointestinal tract. But what about all the fat in cheese?

Well full fat cheese is very high in saturate fat and high in calories. This is most of your rich creamy cheeses. However that doesn’t mean you need to stop eating it and receiving the good benefits. Just change your relationship with cheese so that it becomes an accent to food and not the main ingredient. Limit yourself to a couple of serving of high fat rich cheese every week. Eat more hard cheeses like parmigiana also known as parmesan in the US.

The proponents of parmigiana cheese applaud it’s many health benefits dubbing it a “super food”. As well as being high in calcium and the B vitamins parmigiana is a supper food because the human digestive system can easily assimilate all its goodness. Due to its long ageing, much of the protein in Parmesan has been broken down into peptones, peptides and free amino acids. This means that the protein has been 'pre-digested'; the protein is readily available and as such it is easily metabolized.

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My Book

2011-08-12T06:46:00.000-07:00

Just reread and did a little editing to the opening of my cookbook for living a healthy, sexy, happy and loving life - complete with actual recipes. I'm quite happy with it so far...more to do. One full year to write with 35 years of collection. Never give up on an idea, a dream or a goal. With passion and determination you will succeed. I set certain goals 35 years ago and have achieved them. If I can...you can!
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Life Gets Away from You

2011-08-11T14:24:00.000-07:00

Ever felt like life was running faster than you can catch it? Sort of out of breath as you rush throught the day with so much to do and so little time to reflect. You meant to get so much done and some how things slipped through - that is exactly when it is time to sit down quietly, catch your breath and renew.
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A recipe for health, sex, happiness and love

2011-08-09T08:32:00.000-07:00

A recipe for health, sex, happiness and love

Spain is known for many things; the flamingo, architecture, music, guitars, art, wine, good food and of course paella. A rice dish form Spain Paella originated as a dish using whatever ingredients one had on hand to make a meal. The amazing thing about paella is that it is a dish that gives us health in the form of those little green peas, sex wielding shelled and divined crustaceans and seafood, happiness interlaced throughout with the saffron and artichoke hearts tenderly placed to signify love.

Tonight’s dinner

Paella

Crusty bread and olive oil

White wine rose’ or Sangria - make ahead and chill

1 bottle of a light rose or white wine – pour in a carafe and add 2 oranges and 2 lemons cut into wedges. Add 2 Tbsp of sugar and 2 Tbsp of brandy and 1 12 oz bottle of sparkling water.

Dessert Manchego Spanish cheese; a sheep’s cheese from Spain that works nicely grapes and a splash of Port – arrange on plate with grapes and enjoy with any good Port dessert wine

No side dishes or salads tonight as Paella is meant to stand on its own. It’s a hearty dish with such a variety of flavors and foods.

Paella serves four

1 16 oz can of stewed tomatoes

1 bunch of scallions chopped- white end only

1 clove of garlic minced

¼ tsp paprika

¼ tsp thyme

¼ teaspoon saffron

1 ½ pounds of boneless chicken thighs

½ pound of chorizo sauce sliced

1 ½ pound of shelled and divined shrimp

4-8 clams

1 14 oz can of artichoke hearts

1 Tsp. of medium hot salsa

1 cup fresh frozen peas

Three cups of paella arroz rice or any long grain white rice

3cups of chicken broth

Heat 3 cups of chicken broth, remove from heat and stir in thyme, paprika and saffron. Put cover on top and keep warm. Pour olive oil in a paella pan or a Dutch oven. Heat and sauté the scallion. Add chicken thigh meat cut into bite size chunks and the sausage cut into slices. When the onion is tender and the chicken is slightly browned add the tomatoes and salsa. Add garlic and let simmer for about 5 minutes. Pour in the two cups of rice and stir to cover rice completely. Slowly add the 3 cups of chicken broth. Move the rice a round gently so it is evenly distributed throughout the pan. Do not stir the rice after this point. Let it simmer for about ten minutes. Then add the fresh seafood placing the shrimp and clams evenly over the top of the stew. Let simmer for about 15- 20 minutes or until the clams have opened and the liquid from the stew is absorbed. Take from heat and cover the pan with aluminum foil and let sit for about 10 minutes.

Place the paella pan in the middle f the table and serve family style, with fresh crusty bread, wine or sangria and fish with cheese, fruit and port.

Comida Buena!

A Recipe for Love – My Heart is an Artichoke

2011-08-08T06:02:00.000-07:00

This post is very appropriate since I am working hard to teach Bhakti - teh way of the heart - if in LA check out my class or visit the website if you would like to take one online http://ww.doctorlynn.com

Is there anything more difficult to get to than an artichoke heart and is there anything more difficult to find than true love? Like love we need to painstakingly peel away each thistly protective leaf to find a sweet heart.

The origin of the artichoke dates back to 371- 287 B. C. when the naturalist and philosopher Theophrastus discovered them in Sicily and Italy. The Greeks however made them into legend involving the God Zeus. Seems Zeus visited the Island of Sicily where he found a beautiful mortal girl. She did not fear Zeus and he was quite intrigued; deciding to make her a Goddess and take her back to his home in Olympus where he would have his way with her when his wife was out of town. The Girl missed her family and returned to Sicily for a visit. Zeus was enraged by her return to her mortal ways so he turned her into an artichoke.

The ancient Greeks considered the artichoke an aphrodisiac. The plant spread from Greece to Rome, to Europe and to the United States where today the biggest crops are grown in Northern California. Artichokes have become big business.

Scientists have discovered that artichokes contain phytonutrients that not only lower bad cholesterol but raise good cholesterol. If it’s good for cholesterol control it’s good for the heart and anything that’s good for the heart has to be good for love.

Furthermore the artichoke is chock full of good for you nutrients such as magnesium, which works with calcium to create strong bones and teeth. Magnesium is also necessary regulating the body temperature. Artichokes contain potassium. In fact, a medium sized artichoke has almost as much potassium as a small banana. Potassium is necessary to maintain your heart rhythm, nerve function, fluid balance and muscle. Artichokes are also a great source for vitamin C, beneficial for the immune system and building collagen.

In the plant world, color pigments offer protection against the elements. The pigment, anthocyanin, which gives artichokes their color, also gives you powerful antioxidants when you eat it. Scientist believe that anthocyanin may lower your risk of losing memory function, help prevent cancers and improve urinary tract health.

Now I must admit that harvesting through those prickly leaves in search of the heart is a daunting task. But once the heart is found it is worth every arduous step. For love is like the artichoke; it does not come without a little effort.

From the "Book of Nature," by Dr. Bartolomeo Boldo in 1576, "it has the virtue of . . . provoking Venus for both men and women; for women making them more desirable, and helping the men who are in these matters rather tardy."

Patience and kindness

2011-08-05T05:56:00.000-07:00

Patience and kindness will carry you far. This is one of the lesson in yoga- learn to identify the critcal judgemental voice within and counter it with a true a positive thought.
Doctor Lynn

A recipe for Happiness – Saffron the yellow bloom

Yellow is a color that lifts our spirits. We see this in SAD ( seasonal affected disorder). For many people a lack of sunshine crates a sad and depressing mood. However I would safely say that for everyone a beautiful sunny day makes us all feel a little happier.

If you want to stimulate your memory and remember something jot it down of yellow paper. That’s because yellow is the most memorable of all the colors. Yellow tends to raise blood pressure and increase pulse rate but not to the degree of red. It is subtle, energizing, uplifting and can help to lift a sad or depressed mood.

Although saffron tends to increase our physical heart rate and pulse it contains the chemical crocetin which actually lowers high blood pressure. Some people even speculate that the low incidence of heart disease in Spain is due to the nation’s high consumption of saffron.

But can saffron really make you happy? Well it is the world’s most expensive spice. Saffron is the threads from the stigmas of the sativus crocus flower. It takes about 13,125 threads to make one ounce. There are only three stigmas per flower. Saffron is handpicked. That is why it is so expensive.

Although Saffron is used in traditional Persian and Spanish cuisine it also has a magical and medicinal aspect. In fact non-Persians in ancient times feared the use of saffron believing it drugged people and induced sexual promiscuous behavior. However, Cleopatra is said to have bathed in saffron to make love making more pleasurable. The Phoenicians marketed the spice as a cure for melancholy and Buddhist monks adopted the color of saffron for their robes.

Modern medicine has discovered that saffron has anticancer, anti mutation and antioxidant prosperities. A tea made from saffron is said to help cure alcoholism and to lift depression.

Saffron is also associated with Eos the goddess of dawn who is said to open the gate to the sun each morning bringing sunlight and joy.

Saffron contains over 150 aromatic oils. It also has many nonvolatile components like carotonoids and lycopene. Actually lycopene is a carotonoid that has anticancer components that are more powerful than Vitamin E.

So if the yellow color of the crocus flower doesn’t make you smile the fact that you can uplift your anticancer protection by simply eating the world’s most expensive spice while also uplifting a sad mood and enhances love making sure makes adding saffron to your diet a happy proposition.

To Master Something you must work at it

2011-08-04T06:54:00.000-07:00

You are not supposed to master something immediately. It takes patience and work as well as the abilty to be kind ( have compassoin) to yourself as you toil throught the process of learning.
Doctorlynn
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A Recipe for Sex - Shrimp -it’s no little thing

Are those little sweet crustaceans really a sex tonic? Famed French mistress, Madame DuBerry served her shrimp in Champagne sauce. Casanova’s traveling companion, Agnolo Torredano, said of shrimp that it was the “food of life that makes it possible for the cold, old body to still enjoy the heat of passion.”

In the United States spicy shrimp gumbo has a long history of being a salacious stew. And a little farther south in the Caribbean it is believe that eating shrimp during sex doubles the pleasure. What is it about these little creatures that are so sexy?

Shrimp provide iodine which is essential to the thyroid gland and basal metabolism. Iodine deficiency has been documented as reducing sex drive. Like many forms of seafood, shrimp offer iodine and omega-3 fatty acid – great for circulation and vital in the battle against aging. Shrimp also serve up a good portion of zinc and iron- two erotic minerals. When digested shrimp protein breaks down in the body to produce the amino acid phenylalanine, which increases levels of sex boosting neurotransmitters in the brain.

Archeologist have found evidence that shrimp and other crustaceans such as lobster were eaten by sea dwelling humans. I grew up off the coast of Maine in a small fishing village. My family fished for shrimp in the harsh winters of Maine. Shrimp Pea Wiggle was a dish we ate in the winter. I always thought my mother made up this name as a fun way to get us to eat our dinner but it turns out that Shrimp Pea Wiggle is a New England dish. Nobody seemed to know where it originated from but it was a staple in New England cuisine.

Shrimp Pea Wiggle is shrimp tossed into a béchamel sauce with peas added and served over toast points. It is hearty and warm on a cold winter’s day. Everyone in the family went to work to create this dish.

The fresh shrimp would be brought in off the boats caught by the family fisherman and then we would all go to work de-heading and shelling the little creatures. My mother would make the sauce and create the dish. Unfortunately for me if you have eaten fresh shrimp right off the boat anything else is tasteless.

May-be the name has a sexual undertone. Shrimp Pea Wiggle just might make you wiggle and it certainly will make you giggle and isn’t wiggling and giggling a part of good sex? Perhaps there is more to this dish than a hearty meal?

Whatever the origin, seafood and especially the Mediterranean diet which is mostly fish and seafood provides us with essential nutrients that gets the metabolic fires burning and boost the sexual neurons making shrimp no little sexual thing!

A Beautiful Day

2011-08-03T06:39:00.000-07:00

It's early morning and the sun is bright. it feels like a warm and beautiful summer day. Appreciate the opprtunities and the moments and don't look back with regret or you'll lose now...
Doctor Lynn

A Recipe for Sex - Shrimp -it’s no little thing

Too much to do and not enough time

2011-08-02T07:18:00.000-07:00

Staying to task when other creative ideas pop into your head is sometimes very difficult. It's also difficult to stay to task when monetary results are no where to be found - but the creative process has a way of unfolding in due time and is never done for monetary reasons. The creative process is simply creative...
Doctor Lynn

A Recipe for Health - Peas Please

Did you know that peas are a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, thiamine (B1), iron and phosphorus? They are rich in protein, carbohydrate and fiber and low in fat which is mostly of the unsaturated kind. Half a cup of frozen peas has only 5% of the daily value for sodium. Foods low in sodium are good for your heart. An 85 gram serving of peas, cooked, provides 50 calories, 4 grams of protein, 8 grams of carbohydrate (of which 3.5 grams are sugars), 3.8 grams of fibre, 17mg of vitamin C (28% of the recommended daily allowance) and 0.2mg Thiamine (B1) (15% of the recommended daily allowance.)

Thiamine or B1 plays an important role in regulating the metabolism of carbohydrates in the body. Thiamine is also necessary for the growth and maintenance of healthy skin. The cells of the nervous system are extremely sensitive to carbohydrate metabolism. This may be why the brain and the nerves are the first to show thiamine deficiency. Thiamine is needed as a catalyst for the metabolism of carbohydrates so it should come as no surprise that the more carbohydrates we eat the more thiamine we need.

There was a preliminary study that indicates thiamin levels drop significantly after surgery, during a fever, over active muscular activity and during physical and emotional stress. Some of the symptoms of thiamin deficiency include loss of memory, nervous disorder, leg cramping, fatigue and irritability.

Fortunately many foods including organ meats, soybeans, wholes grains, brown rice, egg yolks and peas supply us with thiamin. In our over active and over stressed world getting adequate nutrition is essential. So pass the peas please.

Freshly frozen garden peas and petits pois are frozen within just two and a half-hours of being picked. This locks in all the nutrients, which can be lost at room temperature. Peas are just about the most versatile vegetable in the world. They taste great in risotto, omelet’s, pizzas, pastas, soups, salads, casseroles and curries.

The UK grows the largest supply of the world’s peas. However peas are widely used in just about every culture and in many native dishes to many different countries including all of Europe, India, Asia and the Americas.

Here’s some pea facts for you: A monk by the name of Gregor Johann Mendel (1822-1884), worked with peas to lay the foundation for modern day genetics. A 16^th century treatise of the art of love says that peas boiled with onions and a dash of cinnamon is an aphrodisiac. Birds Eye frozen peas advertisement was the first color add on TV. If you threaded every frozen pea produced each year in the UK onto a piece of string you would need 3,900,000 kms of string, which would stretch from the earth to the moon and back more than five times And did you know that there is an etiquette to eating peas? The British love their peas but eating them properly is a must. Most people shovel or spear peas; the Brits smash them on the back of their forks and eat them. So smash away and enjoy these little green pills of natural health.

Back to work

2011-08-01T05:53:00.000-07:00

It's 5:30 AM Monday morning and I'm back to work. I teach cycle class at 7:00AM so get up early to ahve a cup of tea and post the blog before I go off to teach. I watch the sun come up as the day begins to break quietly alone in my world. I've grown to love this erly morning time.
So here e go...anothr post to teh book.
Doctor Lynn
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To Health, Sex, Happiness and Love We Dine

The table is set, the candle is lit, the wine is corked- it’s time to dine.

Begin with dessert which needs to be prepared at least three hours ahead of time. This dessert can be made up to three days ahead.

Poached Pears for two – double recipe each time you add two more persons to the meal

¼ cup dry marsala wine

¼ cup water

2 Tbsps of sugar

1 cinnamon stick

1/3 vanilla bean split

4 long strips of orange peel

1 Bosc pear peeled sliced in half and cored

*** Optional a small scoop of vanilla gelato or ice cream

Combine wine, water, sugar, cinnamon stick vanilla bean and orange peel in a heavy small pan. Bring to a boil over high heat stirring to dissolve sugar. Add pear halves. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover the pot and simmer until pears are tender, turning pears occasionally – about 35 minutes. Use slotted spoon to remove pears to a serving dish. Remove orange peel and place two strips on top of each pear half. Chill for at least three hours. Serve with a side of vanilla gelato. Make sure and eat the orange peel – it’s divine.

Start with a salad

Torn butter lettuce on a chilled plate. Top with two or three canned artichoke hearts ( drained) Crumble goat cheese on top and sprinkle with slivered almonds. Use balsamic vinegar and olive oil as dressing.

Side dish Sautéed kale

In a medium size pan add two tablespoons of olive oil and 1 clove of finely mined garlic. Heat and stir until garlic is slightly brown. Toss in about a cup of sliced celery and stir for a few minutes. Toss in the kale and stir gentle until the kale just starts to become limp.

Main Dish Chicken Marsala

4 boneless skinless chicken thighs

2 Tablespoons of Flour

1 ½ tsp of olive oil

¼ cup chicken broth

½ cup marsala wine

1 cup sliced mushrooms

½ tsp of basil

2 shallot chopped ( or ½ medium onion)

Place chicken into a large size baggie and pound with a meat mallet to about ¼ inch thick. Dredge chicken through the flour. In a skillet over medium heat add chicken to heated olive oil. Brown chicken on each side. Remove to a serving platter.

Add shallots to skillet and cook until tender. Stir in chicken broth, marsala wine, basil and mushrooms and cook for 2-4 minutes reducing liquid to about half. Return chicken to pan and cook turning the chicken to glaze both side with the thickened sauce.

Serve Chicken with sauce on top and a side of kale.

Add a crusty bread and /or rice or noodles. The added carbohydrates will add calories to the meal.

Eat your pear dessert for healthy bones, vanilla bean sauce and vanilla bean gelato for a a sexy delight, marshals wine for happiness and artichokes for love.

When you take the time to consciously eat for health, sex, happiness and love you create something great for the body, the mid and the soul.

“ cibo buono”

Divided we conquor

2011-07-29T06:56:00.000-07:00

If I could divide me into three people I think I could get all my projects organized. Ever had so much on your plate that you need another self to get it all done? I find myslef flourishing with ideas and tangible projects and scrambling for time. Balance is the catch word. Managing my life so that time is not wasted. How do I do it? Start with a goal or a desire and motivation will follow. Just make sure it is a worthy goal or you will not stay focused. Still wish there was three of me working side by side to accomplish all my goals. So let's post again...keep the book rolling!

A recipe for Love - Think Green

Green is the color, according to color therapist and yogis, that is associated with the heart chakra. It both supports heart health and is the energy center for love. The color green is a neutralizing balancing and centering color. Connected to the heart chakra the color green is the quality of air, openness, expansiveness and unconditional love.

The color green in fruits and vegetables is a mark of nutrients rich vitamin and minerals. Darker and richer greens such as that found in kale is a great source of calcium and other essential vitamins and minerals. Kale is also a great antioxidant vegetable with beta carotene, vitamin K and lutien making it a great source for heart health.

Kale is much milder in flavor than collard greens but equally as nutrious. The minerals in kale have been shown to help the liver detoxify the body and to help to prevent cancer. Although often times used as a garnish kale makes a wonderful side dish.

Kale like all of the cabbage family is easy to grow and survives in cold and harsh conditions. It’s a hearty food that for many years was considered a “poor man’s food”. Thankfully today chefs are beginning to appreciate the nutritional value of kale. It is low in calories, low in fat and high in vitamins and minerals making it an ideal food for those watching their weight and supporting their health.

Love sometimes comes in a funny form. The cabbage family is not necessarily the prettiest of vegetables and it’s rather bitter and strong taste can be “off putting”. But it’s nutritional value cannot be denied. Sometimes those things that look the least lovable are the most giving and supporting of all.

Kale like love, sometimes must endure harsh conditions in order to flower and grow. Its presence can be bitter sweet. However, love is more than just the attraction to something exciting and new. Love is something that grows and gives with an eye to health and well being. We worry about those we love and we make every effort to see that they are cared for and nourished in body, mind and soul.

Now I can’t say I’ve always been in love with Kale. For years it was a garnish to me but then suddenly I discovered its rich dark slightly bitter taste and its rich nutritional value. Sometimes it takes maturing a bit, experiencing a bit and opening up to new possibilities that allows a healthy love to enter your life. Hail to kale!

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Stay Motivated

2011-07-28T07:07:00.000-07:00

It's hard to stay motivated when it can appear that what you are doing is simply an excerise in futility. But it is the satisfactoin that you get from completing a project that is the ultimate reward. It's takes focus to stay to course when the temptation to play presents itself.
So back to work....

A Recipe for Happiness –Marsala-Marsala-Marsala

Its’ all in the grapes; so it has been said. Catarratto, grillo and Inzolia are the three primary grapes that make up Marsala wine. These grapes blended together create a port like wine referred to as Marsala wine.

Marsala is made in the “solera” tradition; meaning a melding of years. First a keg is filled with wine from the current vintage of grapes. Later vintage wines with similar taste are placed in kegs above the current keg. When liquid is drawn from the bottom of the oldest keg, it is refreshed with wine from the next keg and so on. The taste remains the same with every bottle of wine (potentially) the same as the first.

Marsala is a city in the west section of Sicily, the island near the foot end of Italy. In 1798 the Sicilians managed to substitute their own wines in place of the standard rum in an English naval shipment. In those seafaring days, something had to be done to wine to allow it to last the long ocean journeys. Brandy was added to allow the wine to last longer, and to be more resistant to temperature changes. These were called "fortified wines".

Once the British tasted Marsala wine the demand grew. In the United States during prohibition Marsala wine was bottled to look like medicine. This made it less risky to get wine. Although not as popular now for drinking, Marsala wine is still used in cooking.

Through a melding of the years ( solera), blending together three bold grapes and fortifying the wine; marsala wine had a great shelf life, gave a better kick, was readily available and tasted great. That’s enough to make anyone happy! What else could we want but to meld the years of our life into a blended taste of experience fortified with wisdom?

Sicily is a vast wealth of culture influences by the Arabs, the Europeans, the Greeks and the Romans. Many legends abound. One is worth remembering. Zeus had a son named Dionysus the God of fertility, joy and well being. Dionysus left the kingdom and headed for Sicily with the root of a grape vine. To carry the vine safely he first planted it in the bone of a bird, then the bone of a lion and finally the bone of a donkey. The vine flourished and so did the following saying; "A good glass of wine makes you light as a bird, another drink and you are courageous as a lion, but when you exaggerate with wine, you end up an ass!."

Sharing with joy and well being a glass or two of a good wine with an appreciation for the culture, nature and history of the things we consume makes tipping a glass or two a happy moment. Smile, be happy and enjoy!

Back at it again

2011-07-27T07:19:00.000-07:00

Here we go again. I'm back to posting the recipes and working on the book. I could sit and write eveyday but find that other things get put aside and then suddenly I need to take a break and catch up with friends, family and my other projects. So back to posting.

A recipe for Sex – It’s not just Vanilla

Did you know vanilla is an aphrodisiac? Vanilla is not just plain old vanilla. It has qualities that make it the most widely used flavoring. It’s expensive, second only to saffron. It is a flavoring extracted from the orchid genus vanilla which grow in Mexico. It is also cultivated in other countries.

There are three main commercial uses of vanilla; in the pod, ground and as an extract. All three are used in products. Since vanilla is every expensive often times artificial vanilla flavoring is used in baked goods and other foods. Beware of artificial vanilla- it’s just plain fake.

The major use of vanilla is in flavoring ice cream and the most common ice cream is vanilla. Therefore it developed the nick name “plain vanilla” to mean a default or common basic flavor which is not true at all. Vanilla is often times used to enhance chocolate and other flavored ice creams and foods.

Vanilla is considered an aphrodisiac. The Aztecs used it as an aphrodisiac and in 1776 a German study gave men a medication based upon flavored vanilla, which was said to cure their impotence.

Vanilla has been used as a popular scent in Aromatherapy since the late 80s, described in 1991 by Sloan-Kettering as,

"Vanilla, a homey scent which may remind people of food, may be a preferred scent [for this stress research test]. Its recent rise in commercial popularity is well-deserved."

But is it really an aphrodisiac? When it comes to sex vanilla is often referred to as just plain old boring sex. Could this not be true? If vanilla is so expensive and if vanilla is the major flavoring that is added to other flavors to enhance them then if we add plain good old vanilla to the other flavors of sex don’t we enhance them?

Vanilla is considered an aphrodisiac because the scent of vanilla(the chemical molecules) mixes with human pheromones and enhances our scent making us more attractive to a potential sex partner. That’s why vanilla is includes in so many perfumes. Vanilla also quells the appetite for sweet foods. The scent seems to give us sweet thoughts instead of sweet cravings and sweet thought are good for sexual appetite!

Drop vanilla beans in brandy or dessert wine and let them sit for a few days. The vanilla will release into the liquor and add a delicious flavor. Drop a bean into a cup of hot coffee, tea or hot chocolate. Burn vanilla candles (make sure they are aromatherapy candle and good quality).

Or add a little vanilla to a sweet dessert and serve it to your lover. The flavor and scent will excite the sense and surely bring thoughts of sex to your body, mind and soul.

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A Recipe for Health – is Boron boring?

2011-07-26T07:14:00.000-07:00

Here I go...posting again.

Is Boron a boring trace mineral? What does it have to do with your health? Isn’t it best known as Borax- a cleanser and mineral used in the making of glass?

Boron is a trace mineral found in plants. Plants take the mineral out of the soil and give it back to us when we eat the fruits and vegetables. We cannot get our minerals directly from the soil so we are dependent upon plant life to supply us with the necessary minerals to insure health.

Boron has recently been shown to be effective in preventing bone loss and deterioration. In a US Agricultural study boron was given to post menopausal women, who were at high risk of osteoporosis. The results of the study suggest that boron works much like estrogen to help prevent bone loss. But don’t rush out and buy boron supplements. A healthy diet and a multi- vitamin should give you enough boron. Check with your primary physician if you are considering supplementing.

There appears to be no shortage of boron in humans due to only a limited amount of boron is needed and it is highly available through the fruits and vegetables we eat. Boron is a trace mineral and not an essential mineral meaning we only need trace amounts for health.

Fruits and vegetables are the best sources for boron; meat and fish are poor sources. A diet containing a variety of fruits and vegetables will supply adequate amounts of boron. One such fruit that is rich in boron is the pear. Pears contain large amounts of boron and thus pears help to prevent osteoporosis.

Besides boron, pears are an excellent source of water-soluble fiber. They contain vitamins A, B1, B2, C, E, folic acid and niacin. It is also rich in copper, phosphorus and potassium, with lesser amounts of calcium, chlorine, iron, magnesium, sodium and sulfur.

Some varieties have more iron content than others. This can be seen when a cut pear turns brown. If it doesn't turn brown, it means that the iron content is very low or non-existent.

In Greek and Roman mythology the pear was sacred to Pomona the Roman goddess of gardens and trees. In Europe it was customary to plant fruits trees when a couple got married. The longevity and fruitfulness of the trees were thought to give strength to the marriage and children. As each child arrived, an apple tree was planted for every boy and a pear tree for each girl.

Somehow boron doesn’t seem so boring when you bite into a fresh succulent pear and partake of all the wonderful nutrients that nature so aptly provides. If we let her; Mother Nature will always take care of our health.

Distractions

2011-07-25T05:47:00.000-07:00

It is so easy to get distracted by life's events and put certian things aside. I am still writting the book but not on schedule due to family events, other obligations and time restraints. Now those are excuses and of course I can always find the time if I sleep less, don't watch TV, ignore my friend and I eat dinner at my desk. Ah but life is a balancing act and if you balance all things out what you want to accomplish will happen- even if at a slower pace but not at the expense of living a full life. My life is full of events, friends, family and simple things like a Sunday afternoon at the museum. So I'll work with the distractions and pick away at my projects and balance it all out so my life stays full and rich. The secret is to make sure the distractoin are worthy of your time. Family, friends and artful Sunday afternoons enrich your life and are well worth the distrctions. Back to the book...
Doctor Lynn
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Discipline

2011-07-22T06:59:00.000-07:00

Although I wrote two pages for the book yesterday and finished an article and my Newsletter this week I have not gotten organized to begin posting the book again. So I'm organizing myself with a little self discipline to get the job done. It takes disicpline to sit at the computer and write when the sun is shining and you are sitting alone. However it is very rewarding in and of itself. To be successful you must write,create and do something just becasue it's what you want to do without thoughts of monetary gain- otherwise it's a daunting task.
Doctor Lynn
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Regroup

2011-07-20T06:13:00.000-07:00

Just got back from Monterey/Carmel where the world seemed to slow down and I felt a sense of regroupng. Back in LA and the pace quickens. So it's back to the book, work and all the other intricacies of life. So here we go....

Doctor Lynn
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Out of here

2011-07-14T07:26:00.000-07:00

Today I'm out of here (LA) for a long weekend to avoid carmegeddon - or better known as the 405 closure. We're taking advantage of an opportunity to get out of town. I'm lucky to have the option and remind myself daily to appreciate what I have and don't waste time feeling bad about what I don't have, which in the big scheme of things is minor. Just look around you. Life is not so bad.
Doctor Lynn
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Ideas

2011-07-13T07:27:00.000-07:00

Ideas...where do they come from? Observation rather than obsession. Keeping yourself open to the possibilities that are all around you. The other day while having lunch I noticed something that had the potential to turn into a business idea. It came to me simply because I was quietly observing the world around me. We need to take moments to be quiet and simply observe if we are to catch the possibilities of life. Next time you are out and about, find a place to sit and just watch the world with an observers eye. Observe without judgement and who knows what will turn up?
Doctor Lynn
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Apprecaite your health

2011-07-12T07:24:00.000-07:00

When I was younger and used to complain about things my Mother would always say to me - if you have your health you've got everything. It didn't have any great meaning to me until the day I was diagnosed with cancer. Yesterday I lost a friend to cancer. A lovly woman who had so much to live for...2 sons and a very loving husband. She was an inspiration to me through my sickness, surgery and recovery. Today as I remmeber her I think about my health and am thankful.
Doctor Lynn
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Prioritizing

2011-07-11T05:57:00.000-07:00

Discipline yourself to writing everyday can be both fun and at the same time leave you little time for errands and other things tht need attending. I've decide to take a little time off and take care of some persosnal and business isues as well as spend the time learning how to use this smart phone I got two months ago that I can barely turn on. Learning to use a new phone( or leanring to do anything new) can be very time consuming. So a break from cooking and writing although I'm making notes and ready to srtart again next week. Some times we need to take a break form one thing to priorotize others things - staying in touch with freinds and family is also important- so I'm also making some time to get together with friends. More on that later...
Doctor Lynn
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New Computer

2011-07-08T06:29:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I got a new computer. I was two days without a computer so that my husband's office could download from my old computer to this new one which of course now needs to be reconfigured. I'll need to set new passwords and search for everything again... what a hassel! However I set up and used my sewing machine with my free time and spent some time reading and enjoying life without a computer. Amazing how things have changed. I rememeber getting my first cable unit and renting a VCR to rent movies - a big box. Now it's all about technology and we feel helpless without our computers and phones.
So now I am back to the modern day world but I still realize the value in a good conversation face to face, a good book to read and something creative to do with idle time. Take a little time today to relax and enjoy the world around you.
Doctor Lynn
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