I hope all of you wonderful people had a great holiday season.  I feel 2013 is going to be a great year.  It is the year for great changes.  Speaking of great changes I have a few I want to let you know about. 

First change, I am changing the name of this web-site to Health Mentor.  This better describes the services that I am offering. 

Second change in my life;  If you haven't noticed I am starting a business that promotes natural health through the use of food and herbs.  As Hippocrates said...........

“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”

The name of my business is,  Mountain Mama Herbal Magic.  One aspect to this business with be an herbal wellness package, If you sign up for it, you will get a magical gift each month.  Your box of goodies will include three herbal products meant to delight your senses. More information coming out soon. ,,,,

Third big announcement.  I am starting a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), Yep, I am finally jumping in to something that I have wanted to do for years.  More details coming soon.  

Yours Truly, 

Mountain Mama :)

Today. was my first day of my Mountain Mama Wellness Box Delivery.  I am sending all of you my information I gave out, because you can shop for organic/no spray food at your local farmers markets or you could look for a local organic/no spray farm that offers a CSA and join and  then use this information.     Eating lots of organic/no spray veggies on a daily basis will keep you healthy strong and mindful.   The herb information will keep your immune system strong.  It is your investment in a wellness program for yourself and your family.  It is a form of health insurance, true HEALTH INSURANCE, not sick insurance. 

I strongly believe that if we really want to change our world  one of the things  we have to do is look at our food system and what we eat on a daily basis.   

I will be sending out health information and recipes on a weekly basis on seasonal foods and herbs

I am here to help you, so please if you have any questions or need some help e-mail me.

Seek in your life, the "slow food",  a meal that is remembered by the taste-buds of your tongue, food that gives conversation, food that makes you feel alive, awake and energetic.

Peace to all and may the green of veggies come your way everyday.  

Click on link below for recipes and health information: 

http://mcminnvillehealthdefense.ning.com/profiles/blogs/mountain-ma...

Brainpower Seasoning Sprinkle

By Rosemary Gladstar

Use this seasoning sprinkle on salads, soups, and in any main course dish. 

3 parts sesame seeds

4 parts nutritional yeast

2 parts kelp

1 part powdered ginkgo

1 part powdered gotu kola

1 part spirulina

1/4 powdered rosemary 

 Also add kitchen herbs of choice, powdered, example thyme and garlic. 

1.  Toast the sesame seeds in a heavy skillet, then grind them in a seed or nut mill 

2.  Combine the sesame seeds with the remaining ingredients, adding kitchen herbs of choice to taste.  

Simpler's Method of Measurement are given as "parts"  

A part is a unit of measurement that can be interpreted to mean cup, ounce, pound, tablespoon or teaspoon

A great place to buy herbs in bulk.:

http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/

This is the beginning of the most active part of the year and the beginning of Summer. All of life is bursting with fertility, sap is rising, birdsong fills the air and growth is everywhere. 

It is a time to practicing the art of wooing, for letting passions fly in the exuberant joy of the moment.  It is a time to express yourself, but also to remember to stay grounded. 

It is a great time to renew your goals.  Ask yourself what you wish to give energy to.  Where will you put your focus?  What can you change for the better?  What actions can you make that will help the spread of goodwill and Love in the world?  Spring has sprung, summer is on the way, it is time to make the most of its raw energy for initiating plans and visions.  Everything you do now will bring you closer to your goals, as the expansive energy of the moment carries you along.  

How about trying some new recipes?  

Wild Pesto: 

http://mcminnvillehealthdefense.ning.com/profiles/blogs/let-food-be-thy-medicine-and-medicine-be-thy-food-hippocrates

Great Salad Dressings: 

http://mcminnvillehealthdefense.ning.com/profiles/blogs/healthy-salad-dressings

The Elimination Diet: 

http://mcminnvillehealthdefense.ning.com/profiles/blogs/food-allergies-and-the-elimination-diet

Wonderful Healing Nettles: 

http://mcminnvillehealthdefense.ning.com/profiles/blogs/spring-time-super-tonic-food-nettle

Fire Cider:  Used for salad dressings, morning drink, on top of rice or veggies....

http://mcminnvillehealthdefense.ning.com/profiles/blogs/fire-cider

Longevity Chai: 

http://mcminnvillehealthdefense.ning.com/profiles/blogs/longevity-chai

May Day Challenge: Set a goal for less texting and cell phone use. 

Tea for two, three or more?... Spend quality time together, by turning off cell phones, TV and computers.  Look in each others eyes, look at what is around you, listen to the sounds of life and truly taste what life is all about.. 

My tea this morning is a mix of burdock root, dandelion root, hawthorn berries, ginger, fennel, cinnamon, black tea, a pinch of Damiana... spring water and organic coconut full fat milk

The benefits of Damaina: http://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-damiana.html

A robust, spicy herbal blend originating in India, Nepal, and Tibet, chai comes in literally thousands of varieties.  The following chai blend is especially formulated for longevity.  Serve it hot or chilled with froth steamed milk.  You can easily make frothy milk at home with an inexpensive kitchen device that looks like a french coffee press, or whip it in a blender. 

5 tablespoons black tea leaves

6 slices fresh ginger root, grated  or a tablespoon of dried ginger 

3 tablespoons cinnamon chips ( or 1 stick broken into small pieces)

1 tablespoon sliced fo-ti 

1 tablespoon sliced genseng root

1 tablespoon sliced licorice root

2 teaspoons cardamom, crushed

6 black peppercorns

4 whole cloves 

6 cups filtered water or spring water

 Local honey, from your local bee keeper 

Frothy milk of choice.  Please stay away from soy milk it is not good for you.  Also read your labels, rice milk has canola oil in it.  

Examples of milks:  Hemp, raw dairy, almond or coconut.  I use organic canned coconut milk.  Also read your labels on your milks.  Stay away from ones that add sugar.... 

1.  Gently warm the herbs and water in a covered saucepan for 10 to 15 minutes.  Do not boil

2.  Strain the mixture into a warmed teapot and add local honey to taste.  Pour the chai into large cup, add a generous heap of frothy milk, and sprinkle with nutmeg or cinnamon. 

Enjoy with a good book, or sit outside with nature.