Vegan Foodstyles | Vegan Baklava Cigars

I have to agree with my younger self, on its own baklava may send your taste buds into a sensory overload, but when paired with strong, black coffee it really hits the spot. Baklava is very popular in Greece too and if not for the fact that I’m vegan, I would be tempted to simply buy it from time to time. Unfortunately, as most baklava contains a prolific amount of butter (and often honey), I now make my own when the craving strikes.

Source: https://www.lazycatkitchen.com/vegan-baklava-cigars/

La’au Lapa’au | A Modern State-Federal Framework for a Regulated US Cannabis Industry

Based on the regulatory situation for cannabis (Cannabis spp., Cannabaceae) in the United States, the premise of this proposed federal framework is to create a regulatory model specific to a plant-…

Source: A Modern State-Federal Framework for a Regulated US Cannabis Industry

Energy Update | September 2, 2019 – with Matt Kahn

Whether it’s noticed as a rumbling of deeply buried emotions, the sense that everyone around you is on edge and about to explode, or just a feeling off from your known sensations of alignment, there is no doubt that something big is going down on planet Earth. At this moment, the majority of energies that create feelings of being off kilter is the gravitational force of our planet literally shifting into 5D consciousness.

While many people have grandiose notions of what life will be like on a 5D Earth, many overlook the sacred milestones that let us know that such a shift is underway.

No matter how hard you work to stay positive, remain centered, or be as present as possible, such activities employ the ego to do the busy work, while often perceiving moments of ‘feeling off’ as some sort of punishment or indication that enough work has yet to be done. This is why in the new spiritual paradigm, endless spiritual busy work is replaced with authentic self-care. Such self-care won’t guarantee specific outcomes, but it will transform your daily experiences — out of the brink of despair and into the light of true emotional freedom.

In understanding the inner workings of alchemy, feelings of displacement indicate movement, whether occurring on a physical, emotional, or energetic level. Movement, whether the movement of thought, the changing of your emotions, or even the birth and death of each passing moment acts as the evidence of change in motion. If run by a spiritual ego, you are likely to perceive the alchemical movements of change in action as proof of feeling off. Once defined as a problem or a less than desirable experience, your ego will work hard to change your experience, even though that may not be anything close to what you need to face, heal, and process in any given moment. Then, when the ego cannot decisively shift your experience out of the ‘offness’ you perceive, it creates a bigger enemy out of what is merely the evidence of your highest evolution in progress.

While your ego has the right to dislike any way in which this process unfolds, it doesn’t mean your energy field has malfunctioned or is less aligned with the Universe.

It’s simply a matter of undergoing a radical awakening process, where your ego is being stripped of its imagined sense of control, while it works diligently to control the nature of your experience. As we learn to relax our nervous system through extensive breath work, authentic self love, daily entries in a gratitude journal, along with many other facets of self-care, we are able to cultivate a vibration of consciousness that allows the nervous system to remain relaxed, even when the tumultuous terrain of change is occurring. As your nervous system learns to welcome change and even be excited about change, instead of intimidated by it, there become fewer and fewer messages sent to your ego asking it to save you from what is truly your highest expansion under way.

The ego is often a forgetful homeowner, who chases construction workers off its property, forgetting the crew was hired to rebuild the home that once dwelled on a plot of land. In the same way, your ego attempts to undo all the healing underway, just so you can feel more immediate relief, even though it truly plays no part in how, why, and what you manifest. Gone are the days where you needed to live every moment in some fantasy of alignment, as if the Universe is waiting for your most incredible spiritual performance before giving you the things that are already destined to be.

When not blinded by the ego’s insistence on what should happen, when it should happen, and why, you are able to see high vibration as an awareness of this process, which makes it so much easier and far more magical to get through. Whereas, in a low vibration, there is less awareness of a divine plan, which makes it nearly instinctive to believe in perceptions of fear, struggle, doubt, scarcity, and separation.

The more we allow ‘feeling off’ to be the vital proof that we are expanding into 5D consciousness, the less controlling the ego tends to be, as your nervous system relaxes in the presence of existential progress. When ‘feeling off’ can be a tangible sign of huge energetic processes being worked out in you and throughout the planet, you are able to see through the veil of fear and step beyond the threshold of superstition once and for all.

When ‘feeling off’ doesn’t remind you of how misaligned you are, but simply reflects how much self care is needed to support the huge leaps in consciousness being made on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, you will have outsmarted even the spiritual ego with the wisdom that only unconditional love may know.

You may not like how it feels and you may not know where any of this is headed, but you most certainly couldn’t ever be off course, unless your personal agenda differs from the divine plan of Universal will. It’s not wrong to’ feel off’. It’s a sign of massive expansions under way. The question is, can you allow yourself to relax and welcome in this depth of healing, even when it doesn’t feel the way you desire?

These feelings won’t last forever. Life most certainly will get better and will most likely begin to shift once ‘feeling off’, triggered, resistant, defensive or shut down is not wrong to experience in any way. Once its not against the spiritual law to feel exactly as you do, you will have created the proper space and perspective to tune into your needs and assist in the healing progress — now that any part of your healing is no longer being judged.

May the love of Source carry you forward and walk you home through the loving presence I transmit — from my heart to yours.

Health | Could CBD Treat Autoimmune Diseases??

Autoimmune diseases are some of the least understood and most difficult medical conditions to treat. There are up to 80 different types of autoimmune diseases that affect up to 50 million Americans according to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA.) While each illness is unique, the common thread connecting all of these diseases is that they cause the immune system to attack healthy cells as if they were foreign. Since the root cause of these diseases can often be veiled in mystery, most treatments only address the symptoms instead of the cause.

A growing body of medical research suggests that studying the endocannabinoid system and how it is activated by the cannabinoid cannabidiol (CBD) may lead to the development of promising therapies.

These statements have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Some of the most common autoimmune diseases are:

  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases – a group of diseases that cause the inflammation of the colon and small intestine
  • Type 1 Diabetes – a condition that destroys cells that produce insulin in the pancreas
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis – a condition that causes severe inflammation of joints and surrounding tissues
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus – a condition that affects joints, kidneys, brain, skin, and other organs
  • Psoriasis – a skin condition that produces thick, silver-white patches of flaky skin along with irritation and redness
  • Celiac Sprue Disease – an autoimmune reaction to gluten (found in barley, wheat, and rye) that damages the lining of the small intestine
  • Pernicious Anemia – a condition that leads to decreased red blood cells because of an inability to absorb vitamin B-12
  • Vitiligo – a condition that produces white patches on the skin as the result of loss of pigment
  • Scleroderma – a disease of the connective tissue causes changes in internal organs, blood vessels, skin, and muscles
  • Hashimoto’s disease – a disease that causes the thyroid gland to become inflamed
  • Addison’s Disease – a disease that causes insufficient adrenal hormone production
  • Graves’ Disease – a disease that results in an overactive thyroid gland
  • Reactive Arthritis – a condition that may cause sores on the skin and mucus membranes and that causes inflammation of the joints, eyes and urethra
  • Sjögren’s Syndrome – a disease that causes dry mouth and dry eyes by destroying the glands that produce saliva and tears. It can also affect the lungs and kidneys.

What you might notice about all of these diseases is that they disrupt the bodies’ ability to achieve homeostasis or a healthy balance.

How the Endocannabinoid System Could Treat Autoimmune Disease…
Let’s talk about the amazing potential of the endocannabinoid system because of its ability to help the body achieve homeostasis. The endocannabinoid system is made up of cannabinoid receptors that are embedded throughout the entire human body in immune cells, organs, connective tissue and glands. The reason why this system is gaining so much medical attention and is believed to have a wide application for the development of effective therapies is because these receptors send signals to nearly every system and cellular structure in our bodies to promote homeostasis.

Dr. Dustin Sulak—an American physician who uses cannabinoid rich cannabis based treatments in his integrative medical clinics in Maine and Massachusetts—offers an example in his article Introduction to the Endocannabinoid System that is particularly relevant for those suffering from autoimmune diseases:

“At the site of an injury, for example, cannabinoids can be found decreasing the release of activators and sensitizers from the injured tissue, stabilizing the nerve cell to prevent excessive firing, and calming nearby immune cells to prevent release of pro-inflammatory substances. Three different mechanisms of action on three different cell types for a single purpose: minimize the pain and damage caused by the injury.”

Dr. Sulak’s example illustrates the endocannabinoid system’s ability to use cannabinoids, like CBD, to send signals to different areas in the body that result in the reduction of inflammation caused by an overactive immune response. This same therapeutic property has been the focus of many scientific studies related to autoimmune diseases. These studies suggest that CBD based therapies could be developed to effectively treat and manage a wide range of autoimmune diseases from rheumatoid arthritis and types 1 diabetes to multiple sclerosis (MS) and inflammatory bowel diseases such as colitis and Crohn’s disease.

While the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not yet substantiated the benefits of CBD, integrated medical practices across the United States like Dr. Sulak’s are utilizing this medical research to benefit their patients. More research on the endocannabinoid system and its use of CBD to achieve homeostasis could lead to the development of effective therapies for a wide range of autoimmune disorders.

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Nā Pūle Lāʻau | Awake My Most Powerful Body – Healing, For Others to Pray

Hawaiian
E ala e, E ala e,
Kou O kino, kou O koko, ikaika kino lau,
E lawe ‘oe i ka ‘eha a pau,
E ala e, ke anoano na koko ikaika,
E ala e aku kou moe loa,
Me he ola a me kou nui ke ikaika,
E luku ho’opapau keia ma’i ‘a’ai,
E malama kou kino,
E lohe, na Aumakua,
E lohe, e Lono, e Pele,
Ke pule ola loa
E ola ia makou, aohe hala,
Amama ua noa. 

English
Awake, Arise,
Kalei’s body, her white warrior cells, 
Take away all pain,
Awake awesome warrior cells, Awake from your long sleep, 
And grant life with your great strength, Destroy completely this cancer,
Heal her body,
Hear me Ancestors, 
Hear me Lono, Pele,
This prayer for long life, Grant life to her, without fail, 
Amen 

Blessings to your Eternal Souls!
Kahuna Kalei’iliahi
Copyright © 2019 Kaleiiliahi, All rights reserved. 

Health | Napping More Often Can Boost Heart and Brain Health, Reduce Stress and Much More 

Is your nap game sharp? Most of you probably don’t have enough time to take a nap throughout the day, but power naps are probably the solution to your problem. Napping may improve your brain function, problem-solving skills, verbal memory, perceptual learning, object learning and statistical learning. This will improve your reaction time, help you […]

Source: Napping More Often Can Boost Heart and Brain Health, Reduce Stress and Much More – Healthy Food House

Just 15 Minutes Of Walking On A Daily Basis Can Drastically Change Your Body – Healthy Food House

Physical activity is important for your mental and physical health. However, not everyone is able to go to the gym. Some people work all the time, and they don’t have any time to hit the gym. Well, it’s time to stop worrying because a 15-minute walk can give you some great benefits. Walking may add […]

Source: Just 15 Minutes Of Walking On A Daily Basis Can Drastically Change Your Body – Healthy Food House

Lāʻau Lāpaʻau | Sage Varieties: Growing Tips and Recipes

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The genus Salvia contains a staggering range of species suitable for every garden use under the sun—and in the shade. But for cooking, none can rival common garden sage (Salvia officinalis) and its cultivars. Sage has long been valued for its contributions to the cook’s palette of flavors. Its robust piney aroma and earthy flavor complement many ingredients. Sage is also an attractive garden plant, particularly in its fancy-leaved forms. Plus, it prospers under a wide range of conditions and adds striking bold texture to mixed plantings.

Growing Info For Sage

• Light: Full sun
• Height: 18 to 24 inches
• Width: 24 to 36 inches
• Bloom time: Late spring, although valued most for its evergreen foliage.
• Soil: Well-drained, tolerant of a wide range of soil types.

What’s the Difference Between Types of Sage?

S. officinalis vary widely in the size and shape of its leaves. Sharp-eyed herbalists…

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Midday Meditation | Gayatri Mantra

https://youtu.be/60FH24ucmsg

MIDDAY MEDITATION (9 mins.) | For divine guidance and support from within … tap into your inner Guru now …

Aum bhur bhuvah svah

tatsaviturvarenyam bhargo devasya dhimahi

dhiyo yo nah prachodayat. Om.

AUM.

In all three worlds – terrestrial, astral,

and celestial – may we meditate upon the splendour of that Divine Sun who illuminates all. May its golden light nourish our understanding and guide us on our journey to its sacred seat.

OM.

10 Reasons to Start Drinking Warm Water With Lemon Every Morning – Healthy Food House

Do you drink warm water? If your answer is no, it’s time to change it. Warm water has great benefits. Cold water is refreshing, but it actually affects the absorption of nutrients because the body is forced to bring up the body temperature. According to research, cold water thickens nasal mucus, making if difficult to […]

Source: 10 Reasons to Start Drinking Warm Water With Lemon Every Morning – Healthy Food House

Scientists Explain What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Brussels Sprouts Every Day – Healthy Food House

Brussels sprouts belong to the Brassicaceae vegetable family. They are close relatives to mustard greens, kale and cauliflower. The cruciferous vegetables look like tiny cabbages, and we usually eat them as a side dish. If you are trying to improve your diet, make sure you add Brussels sprouts to your menu The veggie is rich […]

Source: Scientists Explain What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Brussels Sprouts Every Day – Healthy Food House

Lāʻau Lāpaʻau | Health Benefits of Slippery Elm

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Slippery Elm is a perennial tree native to the central and eastern United States and Ontario, Canada, and can reach a height of 60-80 feet. They can live up to 200 years. Slippery Elm is also called Red Elm or Indian Elm. Native Americans used the inner bark for its soothing effect on the digestive tract and to heal wounds. Today, Herbalists use Slippery Elm for its mucilaginous and nutritive properties, for a sore throat, and for soothing the mucous membranes lining the stomach and intestines. The inner bark is the only part used for therapeutic purposes. When it is moistened, the gummy mucilaginous substance surrounding its fibers swell, producing a soothing softening remedy.  This gooey ingredient is very similar to Flaxseed. Slippery Elm is known by Herbalists for its soothing effect on whatever part of your body it comes into contact with. Slippery Elm has also been used during times of stress. Given that our mental…

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Lāʻau Lāpaʻau | Expert Consensus on EGb 761 for Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment

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The prevalence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia is increasing globally as people live longer. Vascular dementia (VaD) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) are the most common forms of dementia, and cerebrovascular disease (CVD) is often concomitant with AD (AD + CVD). The goal of treatment is to stabilize or slow disease progression, reduce behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), improve quality of life, and reduce caregiver burden. In Asia, the first-line therapies for dementia are acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs), N‐methyl‐D‐aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonists (e.g., memantine) are second-line therapies, and the proprietary ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba, Ginkgoaceae) leaf extract EGb761 (Dr. Willmar Schwabe GmbH & Co. KG; Karlsruhe, Germany) is also used. In China, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, EGb 761 is classified as a drug; in Malaysia and Singapore, it is regulated as a supplement; and in Indonesia, it is classified as a “phytopharmaceutical.” To help guide clinical practice in…

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Lāʻau Lāpaʻau | Herb and Enzyme Formula Prevents Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in a Clinical Study

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Urinary tract infection (UTI) is among the most common community-acquired infections, and it has a very high rate of recurrence. Of women diagnosed with UTI, 35% to 53% have a recurrence within 12 months. The standard treatment for UTI is a course of antibiotics; however, there is not a standard prophylactic treatment for recurrent UTI. Now that the relationship is understood between overuse of antibiotics and the development of multidrug-resistant strains within microbial populations, the authors argue that it is imperative to develop a long-term standard preventive therapy for recurrent UTI.

In this prospective, non-randomized phase II clinical trial, researchers at the Department of Urology at the Santa Chiara Regional Hospital in Trento, Italy evaluated a combination of natural therapy for recurrent UTI. The product is produced by Anatek Health Italia, Milan, Italy, and is sold under the name AVIUR Retard. Each tablet contains the following combination of proprietary products:…

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