Posted by January Harshe on May 14, 2009
I had a day where I felt pregnant in every sense of the word! I am completely nesting. I have never had such an urge to reorganize and de-clutter. Seriously, ask my husband. He is so graciously staying out of my way except when I ask for help, which he complies to my demands without question. Smart man!
In all seriousness though, I have moved furniture, thrown out bags of papers and junk, bought tons of bins and am making everything look neat, tidy and as chic as possible (on a student budget, with 3 small children in a 900 sq ft. apartment).
I had a friend over today and we gabbed while she helped me organize the clutter all over what used to be my dining room floor. I also tried to relieve some of her fears concerning my unassisted pregnancy, but don’t think I succeeded. That’s OK, like I told her, they are her fears and not mine. (Love you Becky!)
I cuddled on my kids, but by late this afternoon wanted a break. It was a “no go” as my hubby fell asleep on the couch (darn those Part IV National Boards). So, I loaded up the kids and went to Target for more bins. I felt I was going to go crazy if I didn’t buy them today so I can finish organizing.
This evening I started having some mad cravings for Lebanese food. My family is Lebanese (OK, my great grandfather came over on the boat, so I have some Lebanese mixed with who knows what else). I LOVE Lebanese food though. My mom made it for the holidays when I was growing up and my grandmother pays a Lebanese woman to cook it for the holidays now. I don’t have access to that, so Whole Foods had to work.
I went to Whole Foods all. by. myself. It was wicked! I don’t get out enough! I went straight for the dolmas and started eating them right away (hey, they are already weighed and priced). I grazed through the store, after grabbing 5 containers of dolmas, for other food as well. I bought some of the yummiest food. Here is a plate of my (second rate, but worth it) Lebanese food. Dolmas (stuffed grape leaves), hummus, yogurt, pita and an olive tepenade!
I just had that ‘glow’ about me tonight. It felt refreshing to get out, take care of ME and buy food I was craving. I was giving off great energy and receiving it in return. One lady walked by me and said, “You look beautiful!” It was touching. I was waddling around, proudly sticking my belly out and enjoying each moment!
I will leave you pregnancy and birth junkies with a 36 and 1/2 week belly pic. Yes, I am huge and no there are not twins in there! You can also see the mid stages of my organizing in the background!
Posted by Brandon Harshe on February 22, 2008
Welcome to the February 22, 2008 edition of carnival of holistic nutrition.
Spencer Jones presents Colloidal Silver Cures MRSA Infections posted at Colloidal Silver Secrets, saying, "Antibiotic-resistant super-pathogens such as MRSA have been in all of the medical news headlines lately, because these infections have increased over 100% in the general population over the past five years. Fortunately, recent clinical studies demonstrate that the mineral silver — particularly in the form of colloidal silver — cures these deadly infections even when prescription antibiotics fail."
Mike Remer presents Celebrating! | My Path To Fitness Blog posted at My Path To Fitness Blog.
James Chambers presents Celebrating! | My Path To Fitness Blog posted at My Path To Fitness Blog.
James Chambers presents Fad Diets Do Work posted at Weight Loss Dude.
Anwar Daniels presents 10 Ways To Break Out Of Your Workout Rut posted at cannedfitness.com, saying, "If you are bored with the monotony of your current workout routine, try these ten alternatives to help you stay healthy"
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FitBuff presents 5 Benefits of Dark Chocolate – Facts You Need to Know Before Enjoying posted at FitBuff.com’s Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog, saying, "But, before you go rummaging through year-old Halloween candy and stuffing your face with Snicker’s and Tootsie Roll’s, there’s a few things you need to know…"
Alvaro Fernandez presents Posit Science Brain Fitness Program 2.0: Open Questions posted at SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution, saying, "Open questions to help consumers and institutions navigate through this emerging landscape of "brain fitness gyms" and separate what is real today from what is promising and may be real tomorrow."
James Brausch presents Costa Rican Food posted at Costa Rica HQ.
Amanda Harris presents Chamomile Mint Toner posted at Nature’s Bath and Beauty.
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James D. Brausch presents Trying Something Different: Supplements posted at Weight Loss Dude.
Carole Fogarty presents The Authentic Chocolate Facial: A Superfood for your Skin: posted at THE HEALTHY LIVING LOUNGE, saying, "Uma Thurman, Madonna and Victoria Beckham are all reported to indulge in chocolate facials. Raw cacao (cocoa) powder is now considered one of the worlds most beneficial super foods emerging in our world today. It has four times more antioxidants than goji berries, ten times the antioxidant level of blueberries and thirty times the antioxidant level of green tea."
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Kavit Haria presents Easy weight loss by counting your calories posted at Wellness Junction by Kavit Haria.
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Posted by Brandon Harshe on February 15, 2008
Welcome to the February 15, 2008 edition of carnival of holistic nutrition. We have a lot of submissions to choose from so don’t be shy!
James D. Brausch presents Bathroom Scales posted at Weight Loss Dude.
Frederic Patenaude presents The Benefits of the 24-Hour Fast posted at Frederic Patenaude Talks, saying, "It is amazing what fasting 24 hours will do for your health!"
mmter presents Detoxing for Fitness and Health posted at My Road to Wellness Blog.
Frederic Patenaude presents The Five Tibetans posted at fredericpatenaude, saying, "great pointers to use each day"
Mike Remer presents Oh, Oh! Here Come the Holidays and the Cold Weather | My Path To Fitness Blog posted at My Path To Fitness Blog.
James Chambers presents Hyperhidrosis Causes posted at Hyperhidrosis.
Roger Haeske presents I’ll Be Eating At A Steakhouse Tonight posted at Raw Food Diet, Bodyweight Fitness and Peak Performance Living.
James D. Brausch presents Does The Switch Diet Work Long-term? posted at Weight Loss Dude.
Tupelo Kenyon presents Finally the Truth About Diet – The China Study Review posted at Tupelo Kenyon, saying, "Finally, here’s an authoritative diet and nutrition book based on hard science and exhaustive research. This revealing book is written by one of the world’s most respected authorities in the field of nutrition. In his own words, he has been “in the system for almost fifty years, at the very highest levels, designing and directing large research projects, deciding which research gets funded and translating massive amounts of scientific data into national expert panel reports.” There is so much useful information in this book, I consider it one of the most important books I have ever read and give it my highest recommendation. Change your diet and change the quality of your life. (Enjoy soothing instrumental music as you read plus song selections with lyrics related to each article – all free"
Rob Moshe presents Live Your Best Life By Serving Others posted at Rob Schaumer, saying, "This is not necessarily a fitting post for your carnival. Once the project starts, each day I will recognize a fellow blogger that "Helped""
Shaheen Lakhan presents The Huckabee Diet: A Flawed Model of Health Advocacy posted at GNIF Brain Blogger.
Spencer Jones presents Why Take Colloidal Silver? posted at Colloidal Silver Secrets, saying, "Sometimes exercise and proper nutrition are not enough. In this age of strange diseases, the body occassionally needs nutritional supplementation, particularly where infection and related diseases are concerned. One of the easiest ways to help protect the body during times of stress when immunity may be low and infection can set in, is with a safe, natural nutritional supplement known as colloidal silver."
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Sunny presents Continuing to Hope in the face of Disappointment posted at Dandelions and Daydreams, saying, "Disappointment can be hard on your heart. This post is about continuing to hope and moving past disappointments."
Jenn Givler presents Is it wrong to be abundant AND spiritual? posted at Create a Thriving Business.
Roger Haeske presents Why Your Gym Membership May Be Wasting You Over 2 Hours A Week posted at Raw Food Diet, Bodyweight Fitness and Peak Performance Living.
Mike Remer presents Wish Exercise wasn’t so Hard? | My Path To Fitness Blog posted at My Path To Fitness Blog.
Samuel Bryson presents Breaking an addiction: posted at Total Wellbeing.
Alex Blackwell presents Five Good Reasons to Exercise posted at The Next 45 Years.
Roger Haeske presents Your Infinite Power To Master Yourself posted at Raw Food Diet, Bodyweight Fitness and Peak Performance Living.
Jose DeJesus MD presents Launching an Employee Wellness Program posted at Physician Entrepreneur.
Byteful Project presents My Journey into The Master Cleanse (Day 1 of 10) posted at Byteful Blog, saying, "I did this life experiment back in August to see its effect on my creative output, but my experience with the Master Cleanse diet will remain relevant as long as people try the diet. It’s helped many regain control over their eating habits. Overall it was a fascinating experience!"
Christian Goodman presents Tired? It could be Fibromyalgia posted at Christian Goodman, saying, "Fibromyalgia has no known cause. Doctors all over the world suggest several catalysts for the syndrome, some conflicting with each other. Others even think it’s all in the mind. But simple exercises can heal Fibromyalgia."
Alvaro Fernandez presents Mindfulness and Meditation in Schools for Stress and Anxiety Management posted at SharpBrains, saying, "Several recent news pieces have reported on an emerging trend: schools using techniques such as yoga and meditation to help students manage anxiety and stress. To better understand what is going on, we are pleased to bring you this article thanks to our collaboration with Greater Good Magazine."
Mike Remer presents Wish Exercise wasn’t so Hard? | My Path To Fitness Blog posted at My Path To Fitness Blog.
Alex Blackwell presents How Much is Too Much? posted at The Next 45 Years.
Anmol Mehta presents Free Online Hatha Yoga Poses Galleries posted at Mastery of Meditation, Enlightenment & Kundalini Yoga, saying, "Free online e-book of illustrated Hatha Yoga poses and exercises to help you start or deepen your Yoga practice."
Karl presents Self Hypnosis: Handle Stress with Self Hypnosis posted at SELF HYPNOSIS: Weight Loss, Quit Smoking Self Hypnosis!.
Sam Zoranovich presents Love What You Eat, Eat What You Love posted at Unapologetic Genius, saying, "Forming relationships with the food you make, preparing it passionately, and eating it with gratitude make deciding what to eat easier and healthier."
Freddie L. Sirmans, Sr. presents Can The US Prevent A Starvation Crisis? posted at Can The US Prevent A Starvation Crisis.
Alfa Mercado presents How to make your smile more attractive posted at Wellness Junction by Kavit Haria.
Todd Goldfarb presents 4 Pillars of Effective Personal Growth posted at We The Change, saying, "hey there– hope I made the deadline! Here is an excellent piece on 4 "Pillars" of effective personal development from We The Change…enjoy!"
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Hueina Su presents My Young Living Story and Exciting News posted at Intensive Care for the Nurturer’s Soul, saying, "Ever since a health scare last summer, I’ve found holistic ways to help me regain my physical & emotional health. My husband and I are amazed at the turnaround I’ve made since last winter. Here’s my healing journey and some exciting news to share."
Edwin Casimero presents Why the american indian quit the raw for 30 days program posted at My Family Health Blog.
Edwin Casimero presents My Eczema Cure: Complete Story and Photos – This raw foodist is not necessarily vegan posted at Eczema Cure.
Samuel Bryson presents Kangaroo Meat – Good For You AND the Environment: posted at Total Wellbeing.
Chris presents Don’t Snooze In Your Cubicle: Here Are Four Ways To Snack For Higher Energy posted at The Healthy Snacks Blog.
Tupelo Kenyon presents Is Food Your Medicine or Poison? posted at Tupelo Kenyon, saying, "Food is not what it used to be. In the relatively recent past, food was universally recognized as the fruits and nuts that grow on trees, the vegetables that grow out of the soil, plus some fish and game. If you were to take a ride in a time machine and show our ancestors what we eat today, they would recognize very little of it. For the most part, it’s over-packaged, over-processed, over-rated and under-nourishing. Every day, we choose our future health and vitality by what we choose to put in our mouths. Three times a day we have the opportunity to act upon our resolve to experience optimum health and vitality . . . at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bon appetit. (Enjoy soothing instrumental music as you read plus song selections with lyrics related to each article – all free.)"
Mitch McDonald presents All Natural Home Remedy for Acne Breakouts posted at FYI About.com.
Randy Powell presents Good Fats! posted at Eating-Veggies.com: Alkaline Diet blog.
Jamie McIntosh presents Winter Strawberries posted at Suite101: Organic Gardens blog, saying, "Avoid nerve-damaging organophosphates by eating organic produce."
James Chambers presents Types of Hyperhidrosis posted at Hyperhidrosis.
Frederic Patenaude presents How To Beat Candida: Understanding the Real Issue posted at Frederic Patenaude Talks.
Frederic Patenaude presents Candida, Sugar & Fat: Understanding the Issues posted at Frederic Patenaude Talks, saying, "The Raw Food expert explains the correlation between yeast infections and raw food eating contrary to popular opinion that it is sugar."
Phil B. presents 5 Small Nutrition Tips That Make a Big Impact on Your Health « Phil for Humanity posted at Phil for Humanity, saying, "The foods that we eat play a large role in the outcome of our long term health."
Frederic Patenaude presents Problems with a High-Sodium Diet: An Important Diet Tip posted at Frederic Patenaude Talks, saying, "An interesting article on how all forms of salt (even "healthy" ones) are not good for us."
Alfa Mercado presents 10 reasons you should drink wheatgrass juice posted at Wellness Junction by Kavit Haria.
Alfa Mercado presents 5 reasons to go RAW! posted at Wellness Junction by Kavit Haria.
Alfa Mercado presents Five awesome ways to improve breakfast posted at Wellness Junction by Kavit Haria.
Kavit Haria presents Facial Yoga – Get rid of your wrinkles faster posted at Wellness Junction by Kavit Haria.
Miguel Wickert presents Nutrition « The Pursuit of Excellence posted at The Pursuit of Excellence, saying, "The article provides 3 reasons for consuming Carbs, which will lead to a balanced and healthy lifestyle."
holistic weight loss
Joshua Seth presents Your 1 Day Weight Loss Challenge posted at Joshua Seth Blog, saying, ""Are you willing to take the steps that are necessary to improve your health so you can improve your life and live your dreams? If so, then here’s something simple you can do today to improve your health and make you more fit than you were yesterday. Just for today, promise yourself that…""
James D. Brausch presents Five Gifts For Those Losing Weight posted at Weight Loss Dude.
Mitch McDonald presents Weight Loss Exercise And Weight Loss Motivation posted at FYI About.com.
Becky Gillaspy presents How to Tell if You’re Really Hungry? posted at Weight Loss without Worry, saying, "Physical hunger is a call by the body to fill a need for fuel. Physical hunger is satisfied by food. Head hunger is a desire by the mind to fill an emotional or perceived need. Head hunger is not satisfied by food. To lose weight effectively you must learn how to tell the two apart."
Maria Fernandez presents Weight loss myths demystified posted at Health and beauty – blog, saying, "This post gives you an assessment of long-held myths about dieting, and tips of how to lose weight successfully."
Joshua Seth presents Your Weight Loss Mindset | posted at Joshua Seth Blog, saying, ""Answer these four questions to start improving your health today. By doing so you’re taking the steps to do something good for yourself, as well as the people who love you. You’re taking charge of your health and your life. The greatest gift you can give yourself and those who love you is good health. Why wait any longer? Answer these four questions now…:""
Christian Goodman presents The New Way To Lose Weight – How It Works posted at Christian Goodman, saying, "Virtually all weight loss programs out there focus on reducing body fat by dieting or sticking to low-fat meal plans, or increasing body heat by working out. There aren’t any programs that advocate weight loss through increased oxygen intake."
Christian Goodman presents How Being Overweight Increases the Risk of Hypertension Christian Goodman posted at Christian Goodman, saying, "Hypertension and obesity are the two most serious health threats we face."
Frederic Patenaude presents 24-Hour Special for Lightning Speed Fitness Program posted at Frederic Patenaude Talks, saying, "This is a blog entry for a program which makes fitness easy (with some effort) and affordable. No more fancy equipment or expensive gym memberships….for the average "joe" who wants to stay in decent shape, these exercises help you to use your own body weight to achieve fitness. The exercises can be done anytime, anywhere, within roughly 15-20 minutes. Convenient and efffective!"
TheNourisher presents A Life Unburdened: Getting Over Weight and Getting On With My Life by Richard Morris posted at Nourished Magazine, saying, "What happens when a fat man who’s failed at all the diets stops blaming his lack of willpower and figures out that all the expert advice on dieting is wrong? You get a truly practical road map to successful weight loss."
Mike Remer presents Celebrating! | My Path To Fitness Blog posted at My Path To Fitness Blog.
James D. Brausch presents Fad Diets Do Work posted at Weight Loss Dude.
That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of carnival of holistic nutrition using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.
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