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Confetti Rice Salad

Salad:

4 cups cooked brown rice
1 cup red pepper, chopped
1 carrot, grated or chopped
2 Tbsp. fresh chives or 1 scallion, finely chopped
1 cup chopped red cabbage
1 cup chopped parsley or 1/2 parsley/1/2 cilantro
1/3 cup sunflower seeds

Dressing:
6 Tbsp unrefined sesame oil
4 Tbsp brown rice vinegar
1 tsp tamari

Toss brown rice with chopped vegetables and sunflower seeds until evenly mixed.  Pour vinaigrette ingredients in a bottle or jar; shake vigorously.  Drizzle on rice and vegetables; toss gently.

Makes 8 Servings

From:  Feeding the Whole Family

Is Junk Food Really Cheaper?

Click Here to Find Out the Answer:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/25/opinion/sunday/is-junk-food-really-cheaper.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all

Antibiotics and Obesity

http://www.latimes.com/health/boostershots/la-heb-antibiotic-resistant-obesity-asthma-diabetes-20110824,0,4185617.story

 

Easy Egg-Free Broccoli Casserole

In a Blender (Vitamix or Blendtec):
1.5 cups cashew milk
3/4 cup coconut milk
3/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder (use less if making the casserole with sauteed onions)
1 tbsp chia seed meal
1 cup fresh spinach
Combine:
Blended liquids
3 cups cooked quinoa
4 cups raw broccoli
1 cup sauteed onions and celery
Pour into large rectangular baking dish
Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes

Nature and Healing

“The art of healing comes from nature, not from the physician. Therefore the physician must start from nature, with an open mind.”                                        - Paracelsus

REBALANCE YOUR HEALTH NATURALLY THROUGH DETOXIFICATION

Health is the most valuable part of your life.  Without balanced health, life can be challenging to live.  Many of you do not take time to maintain your body’s health.  You do not pay attention to health until it begins to fail you.  Your bodies are resilient and can withstand large amounts of stress and damage before they begin to break down.  You do not realize how your environment can affect health.  Environmental toxins, unhealthy food choices, non-organic foods, high amounts of stress, and other lifestyle elements can create an abundance of toxins in the body.

Why should you detoxify your body? 

  • Simply said – to feel better
  • Increase energy
  • Maintain health
  • Eliminate accumulated toxins
  • Clear your body’s filter
  • Reduce toxin burden

Detoxification goals to restore health naturally:

  1. REMOVE —- toxins through diet and lifestyle changes
  2. RESTORE —- healthy functioning of the digestive system
  3. REVITALIZE —- enhance liver and detoxification pathways
  4. REPLENISH —– gut health with specific nutrients for healing
Contact Cura’ Naturale today at 603-742-4114 or through our contact us page to join our 21-Day Cleansing Program October 18th thru November 8th from 6-7:30 PM.  

FALL CLEANSE October 18th thru November 8th

Are you feeling disconnected from your daily life?  Are you having a hard time concentrating?  Do you feel stressed, anxious, exhausted, achy, and disorganized? 

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have more energy, sleep more soundly, awaken rested, be less anxious, and be able to concentrate?  These signs and symptoms may be related to an accumulation of toxins and pollutants that you breathe and eat daily.

Join us for 21-day cleansing program.

What is it? 

This 21-day detox program will permit the release of toxins from tissue storage while gently cleansing the liver and healing the intestines, two important organs necessary for optimal health.

What does it consist of?

4 group meetings are scheduled to discuss the science of cleansing and explaining the program in detail.  A hypoallergenic elimination diet along with nutritional, botanical, homeopathic and nutraceutical  support of the body’s cleansing organs will be followed for the 21-days.  Dietary instructions and sample recipes will be provided to each participant.  Nutrition is a major part of the program and will assist the body with healing when eating the right foods.

Homeopathic drainage medicine will be used in this cleanse.  This medicine has the capability of strengthening the energy systems of the body and increasing the health and vitality of specific organs.  The medicine retrains weakened systems and allows the metabolic system to function properly.

Each participant will receive three of the following:  constitutional hydrotherapy, far infrared sauna, colon hydrotherapy, and foot bath therapy.  They will also receive all products necessary for cleansing.  

Lifestyle modifications during this period of cleansing will be discussed as well as some adjunct therapies such as castor oil packs, dry skin brushing, exercise and body work.  The goal of this cleanse is not only to give the body a chance to return to optimal functioning, but to give each participant the experience of healthy lifestyle.  For some, these new habits may last a lifetime!

How do I sign up?

Please call TODAY or CONTACT US to ask questions and schedule your cleanse.  You will feel better and have increased energy to live life more balanced.  Read more about detoxification.

Remember there is no TIME Than the present to invest in your health!

Organic vs. Non-Organic

Check out this video of a child and her grandmother doing an experiment on organic vs. non-organic potatoes.  Share with loved ones and other children.  Enjoy!

Are You Curious to What’s On Your Food?

Learn what types of pesticides and chemicals are on your foods today in order to protect your health.  Search this database to find out:  http://www.whatsonmyfood.org/index.jsp

Health of the US Nation

This is a pivotal time for our nation.  Our health is failing and we are living in a chronic disease state.  People are becoming burdened with insurance costs and there is a growing shortage of providers.  Patients are becoming challenged accessing primary care doctors and struggle with paying medical bills.  This is extremely sad to me as a naturopathic doctor.

I know that naturopathic medicine is a solution to many of the nation’s healthcare challenges today.  We as naturopathic doctors educate our patient’s on the importance of health including lifestyle choices, nutrition suggestions, and exercise options.  We provide our patients with a package that works to heal the body and find the root of the cause.  It is not just treating the symptoms but working deep into the body for healing.

For those of you just reading this blog, I am Dr. Donahue.  It is part of my mission and path to help America and other nations to heal on many levels.  With your support and desire, naturopathic medicine can grow and not be the last choice for healing.  I understand that the state of our nation cannot continue in a diseased state to be successful.  I also understand the challenges of beginning a new type of medicine that you may not understand and that changing ones lifestyle and nutrition can be extremely difficult.  I am here to support you to be successful with healing.  I promise to put my skills and knowledge to help you heal as a patient and follow the principles of naturopathic medicine.

NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN’S OATH

I dedicate myself to the service of humanity as a practitioner of the art and science of Naturopathic medicine.

I will honor my teachers and all who have preserved and developed this knowledge and dedicate myself to supporting the growth and evolution of Naturopathic medicine.

I will endeavor continually to improve my abilities as a healer through study, reflection, and genuine concern for humanity.

I will impart knowledge of the advanced healing arts to dedicated colleagues and students.

Through precept, lecture, and example, I will assist and encourage others to strengthen their health, reduce risks for disease, and preserve the health of our planet for ourselves, our families, and future generations.

According to my best ability and judgment, I will use methods of treatment, which follow the principles of Naturopathic medicine:

First of all, to do no harm.

To act in cooperation with the Healing Power of Nature.

To address the fundamental causes of disease.

To heal the whole person through individualized treatment.

To teach the principles of healthy living and preventive medicine.

To recognize the therapeutic potential of the doctor-patient interaction.

I will conduct my life and the practice of Naturopathic health care with vigilance and integrity, and freedom from prejudice.

I will abstain from voluntary acts of injustice and corruption.

I will keep confidential whatever I am privileged to witness, whether professionally or privately, that should not be divulged.

With my whole heart, before this gathering of witnesses, as a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, I pledge to remain true to this oath.

I look forward to working with each of you on your wellness goals.  Call Cura’ Naturale today at (603) 742-4114 to set up an appointment with me.  Please do not hesitate to call with questions regarding naturopathic medicine.

Nature Nurturing Roots of Health.