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Body: the complete material structure or physical form of a human being or an animal Spirit: a vital force that characterizes a living being as being alive, somebody's soul |
Scottish Blessing May the blessing of light be on you - light without and light within. May the blessed sunlight shine on you like a great peat fire, so that stranger and friend may come and warm himself at it. And may light shine out of the two eyes of you, like a candle set in the window of a house, bidding the wanderer come in out of the storm. And may the blessing of the rain be on you, may it beat upon your Spirit and wash it fair and clean, and leave there a shining pool where the blue of Heaven shines, and sometimes a star. And may the blessing of the earth be on you, soft under your feet as you pass along the roads, soft under you as you lie out on it, tired at the end of day; and may it rest easy over you when, at last, you lie out under it. May it rest so lightly over you that your soul may be out from under it quickly; up and off and on its way to God. And now may the Lord bless you, and bless you kindly. Amen. from Tour of Scotland: Celtic Blessings and Prayers |
Favorite Links Spirit: The Shamans Circle Tom Cowan-Riverdrum Shaman Society Dory Cote |
Favorite Links Body: Andrew Weil Women to Women Clinic Christiane Northrup Schwarzbein Principle South Beach Diet Yoga Journal |
Cleansing Kitchari - Basic Recipe To improve your digestive fire and eliminate ama, consider a dietary cleanse. BASIC RECIPE Prep time: 30 minutes Servings: 3 1 cup basmati rice ½ cup mung beans (whole, soaked overnight) 6 cups boiling water ¼ teaspoon turmeric 1 pinch asafoetida (a spice also called hing—available at Indian groceries) 1 cup chopped vegetables, such as zucchini, carrots, cauliflower, or anything you choose (optional) 1 teaspoon ground cumin, coriander, or any other spices you choose (optional 1. Combine the rice with the mung beans and wash twice. 2. Place rice and beans into boiling water, adding the turmeric and asafoetida. 3. Cook over medium heat until the water is mostly absorbed. 4. Add one more cup of lukewarm water, vegetables, and optional spices if you're using them. The final dish should be a stew with a very moist and soft consistency. SOURCE Ayurveda for Women: A Guide to Vitality and Health by Dr. Robert E. Svoboda |
"This is a wonderful dish and after 3 days of eating just the kitchari, I felt clear and energized...and ready for a steak." Carolyn |
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association Health Video |
This video was produced by GLMA as part of LGBT Health Awareness Week 2006. This is a very informative website. They provide a searchable providers database, heatlh advocacy for the glbt community and general health information. |
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