I am so grateful for the many things I’ve learned from my friend Mel Hemphill. She studied with the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, and this was one of the many things she's taught me.
First trimester nausea and food aversions are seriously tough to navigate. If you’re consuming only carbohydrates because fresh produce and meats sound horrible, there’s actually a reason. Your body is designed to work and to work well.
I don't always take vitamin D, but I ALWAYS get sunshine.
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The principle of drala is a concept from the kundalini yogic sciences. It is a form of meditation to dress with the intention of expanding your aura.
If you don't make the time for a meditation or kundalini kriya, you can still move your energy by choosing your wardrobe in such a way that it expresses your truest self.
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Why I don’t wear sunscreen☀️
I tried to keep it short, but there are several reasons why I’ve spent the past few years weaning myself off of sunscreen.
If you care to hear my ramblings - from historical perspectives to more common sense thoughts to a lot of ideas that are completely counter to most of what you hear when it comes to sun protection - have a listen.
It cuts off at the end because my iPad died, but I just pointed out the BRAIN acronym:
Benefits
Risks
Alternatives
Intuition
Nothing
Give that acronym a try the next time you’re making a decision - sunscreen or otherwise. ☀️
I'm not a journalist. But I am a very curious and inquisitive person. You can be, too.
You have the world at your fingertips, but some information is suppressed or hidden, so it takes a bit of digging to uncover. Here's how I did that this morning (and discovered something curious and slightly disturbing in the process).
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Feeling a lack of fulfillment? Perhaps you're not acting out your priorities. Do this exercise whenever you feel the need to get yourself back "on track" toward your best self and what's truly important.
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From Guru Jagat’s book Invincible Living:
Surya Kriya “activates the solar energy, which purifies the body and gives you the radiance to light up a room!”
Sat Nam ☀️
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2 years apart: The first video (pink/red/purple) is from Aug 2017. I was just under a year postpartum, and working to rebuild my strength.
In these 5 back squats, you can see my pelvis dip at the bottom (known as a “butt wink”, but essentially it’s a loss of stability in the core). I had 105# on the bar.
In the second video (black/purple) I am just over 3 years postpartum with 135# on the bar for a set of 5.
This recipe was adapted from Biscuits and Such. This creates one small boule; you can double this, but the center gets a bit gummier as the loaf gets bigger, so small loaves seem to work best.
Ingredients:
Section 1:
1/4 c starter
1/4 c King Arthur Flour GF Measure for Measure or Bob's Red Mill 1:1 GF Baking Flour
1/4 c water
Section 2 (for the next day):
3/4 c GF flour
1 T xanthan gum or psyllium husk powder
1/2 t salt
1/4 + 1/8 c water
Directions:
Combine all of the ingredients in Section 1 with a fork in a bowl (ideally glass or wood) and cover with a towel for 8-12 hours. I have found success in using a wet towel to keep the bread from drying out. I used to chill it overnight in the fridge (as stated in the video), but have found that it rises better if I leave it on the countertop. This will be more liquid than doughy.
The next morning, using a fork, mix in your xanthan gum or psyllium husk and salt. Once those are completely incorporated, mix in your GF flour. It will be a flaky, crumbly mixture.
Add in 1/4c water and mix it in completely. The mixture will become more dough-like. Depending on a variety of factors, you may not need the entire 1/8c of additional water, so add it in very slowly. Your dough should be moist but not wet.
Using a spatula or fork (and minimal use of your hands - the GF flour doesn't respond quite as robustly as gluten-filled flour to being handled a lot), form a ball or whatever shape you would like for your boule. If you have a proofing basket, transfer your loaf to it now. Otherwise, keep it in a bowl and cover with a damp towel and leave in a warm, dry spot, undisturbed for 4 hours (you can get away with 3 hours in warmer temps).
Preheat the oven to 475 (optional: preheat the baking dish). In a Dutch oven or cast iron pan lined with parchment paper or a Silpat, bake the boule for 1 hour, covered (you can cover with tented aluminum foil, another Silpat, or a Dutch oven lid).
Optional: remove the cover and bake for 5 minutes. If your boule bottom is already dark, placing the boule directly on the rack of the last 5 minutes of bake time tends to lead to more even distribution of a browner crust.
Wait one hour minimum before slicing.
Store cut-side down in parchment inside of a paper bag to be enjoyed within about four days, or alternatively, slice and freeze for later use.