Bad Cake Happens Part 1 – Chocolate Pistachio Torte

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Sometimes cakes just don’t work out.  Maybe you measure wrong, maybe the moon is in the wrong sign, maybe the energy just isn’t in the air.  Whatever the reason, we’ve all produced a sub-par cake.  But what do you do when your cake isn’t what you wanted it to be?  Repurpose it and call it something entirely different!

I recently made a sponge cake from The Cake Boss’ recipe.  The cake was awesome!  But when I went to do a little amending of my own to make it a chocolate sponge cake, something was lost in translation.  The flavor was there, the crumb was there, it just seemed too dry for me.  But I didn’t want to throw it away because I knew there could be other uses, and I had just used up the last of my good chocolate.

The first thing I did, after I cut this huge…

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In Memoriam

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Lana and her Dad, Pedro Generao (1935-2015)

Meet the best Dad any daughter could hope to be blessed with in this lifetime … Pedro Adan Generao (Jan. 26, 1935 – June 2, 2015).  My best friend who always had my back.

I’ll be offline for a bit, and will try to keep up on some postings, but I’m going home to California to take care of Mom.  I recorded this little piece as the beginning of my eulogy for Dad, who suffered a massive heart attack and crossed over at 12:25 am of June 2, 2015.  It sounds just like the way he’d like to be remembered.

“From Dad” http://www.reverbnation.com/q/5viq0k

Dad's eulogy intro

 

Astrology ~ June 2015: A Turning Point

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JUNE 2015…MAJOR ENERGY BREAK “Well here we go into a new month and already we are halfway through 2015. Back in January I said it would be, ‘The Year of Action’ and hasn’t it been a ride so far? The New Human you are becoming is well underway. Have you looked in the mirror? You literally are different.

During the last week of May we went through a major vibrational upswing on Earth. Many of you had intense dreams, headaches, astral travel experiences, wake-up calls, relationship breakdowns, sore bodies, sluggishness and a deep need to slow down and sleep. Yes? See my earlier posts.

We are at a TURNING POINT
In just on three weeks it will be Solstice. We are preparing now. My major message to you is this, “Do not be afraid. Get uncomfortable if it helps you to live. What may seem like a risk in June is your potential calling to you. Will you rise to your own challenge?”… Elizabeth x

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Seeds for Meditation

 

2012_King_Kamehameha_Parade_(7435791748)ON REPRESENTATION ~ We are representatives of the One Above. And as such, we live as two opposites at once:

We are not beings for ourselves. We are but agents of that which is beyond us.

Yet we must be free-thinking, independent beings—because to represent the One Above, we must have our own will and our own sense of being as the One does.

And if you should say, “But this is an impossibility! Two opposites in a single being!”

Yes, you are correct, it is an impossible paradox without resolution.

Which is why this renders us representatives of the Impossible One Above.

 

MONTHLY HOROSCOPES by Beverley Taylor

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GENERAL PLANETARY INFLUENCES – JUNE 2015
My apologies for no horoscopes for the last couple of months, it’s been a very busy time personally, but hopefully back on track now. One major planetary move is Saturn when it Retrogrades back into Scorpio mid month.

The Sun is now settled in adaptable, clever, persuasive Gemini, with quick instincts, multi-tasking & impatience, & a need for quick progress, but we also need to think through at times, and take in what’s occurring around us. On 22nd June it moves into emotional, sensitive, changeable Cancer, it can make us withdraw or feel rather vulnerable, especially in awkward situations.

The Moon begins the month in determined, jealous, strong-willed, Scorpio. On 2nd June there is a Full Moon in broadminded, humorous, optimistic Sagittarius, making us more outgoing and responsive. On 9th June the Last Quart Moon is in emotional, responsive, sensitive Pisces, making us respond more personally to people and situations. The New Moon is on 16th June in talkative, impulsive, flirtatious Gemini, with a need to discuss plans and emotions. On 24th June there is a First Quarter Moon in responsive, inquisitive, logical Virgo.

Mercury remains in clever, quick-witted, communicative, but changeable Gemini, for the whole month, giving a need to ascertain people and circumstances psychologically. It travels Retrograde for about a week from 9th June causing possible misunderstandings at times.

Venus is currently in caring, imaginative, intuitive, compassionate & sensitive Cancer, making us more emotional than usual. On 6th June it moves into affectionate, demonstrative & extravagant Leo, with a need to be noticed, & stronger responses from others.

Mars is currently in brainy, restless, intelligent Gemini, causing some disputes or quarrels, and giving a need for exercise & a versatile love life. On 25th June Mars moves into emotional, changeable, melodramatic, perceptive Cancer.

Jupiter is still in compassionate, outgoing, positive, understanding Leo, staying there until early August.

Saturn remains in responsible, shrewd, strong-willed constructive, philosophical, wise Sagittarius until mid month, it’s still travelling Retrograde, giving privacy and possible problems relating to confidence, or assertiveness. On 16th June Saturn moves back into financially shrewd, responsible, but fanatical, impatient Scorpio.

Uranus remains in assertive, blunt, energetic, self-willed Aries, now travelling Direct again, for several years, and can make us individualistic and rebellious, unexpected events or disruptive emotional matters, may distract us, or help us see things differently.

Neptune remains in compassionate, sensitive, intuitive Pisces for the foreseeable future, and helps us gradually develop more empathy, compassion, and build understanding, in various ways, but shows a need to remain realistic, and giving us deeper understanding. It starts to travel Retrograde from mid month showing a need to remain realistic and aware of our personal limits.

Pluto remains in Capricorn for quite a few years, so is a very long term influence, showing knowledge gradually acquired on deeper levels, with more realistic ways of recycling & developing our intuitive knowledge further, to use practically. It travels Retrograde for the next few months, giving a need for deeper personal knowledge, to enable growth psychologically.

 

The Planetary Aspects this month:

Sun and Mercury conjunct till 7th June – Creativity with individuality, and a need to remain objective.

Sun and Mars conjunct all month – A need to assert personal will-power, but also to avoid overly dominating others.

Sun conjunct New Moon 16th June – Good results from attaining personal goals.

Sun sextile Jupiter and Uranus till 21st June – Curiosity, empathy and a philosophical approach, with interest in differing beliefs and views. A need to remain open in communications with other people.

Sun square Last Quarter Moon 9th June – Possible emotional conflict or minor disagreements with others.

Sun square Neptune till 11th June – A defensive, very sensitive outlook may prevail.

Sun trine Neptune from 22nd June – New ideas and concepts are easily absorbed and comprehended.

 

Moon sextile Pluto 1st June – Enjoyment of contact with others, and good understanding too.

Moon square Jupiter 1st June – Snap judgments and irresponsible decisions may be made on too few facts.

Moon trine Venus 1st June – Trust in others brings feelings of security. Full Moon conjunct Saturn 2nd June – A lack of confidence or questioning of self worth is probable.

Full Moon square Neptune 2nd June – A need to view people or situations realistically.

Full Moon opposite Mercury 2nd June – Possible problems balancing emotion and logic.

Last Quarter Moon conjunct Neptune 9th June – Imaginative ideas and sensitivity to people and surroundings.

Last Quarter Moon square Mercury and Mars 9th June – Possible difficulties making reasonable judgments because feelings get in the way. Tendencies to be a bit emotionally volatile, or to become quite easily upset.

Last Quarter Moon trine Venus 9th June – An optimistic outlook is probable.

New Moon conjunct Mercury and Mars 16th June – Empathy and understanding shown to others, with effective communication. Impatience and emotional anxiety may surface today.

New Moon sextile Venus, Jupiter and Uranus 16th June – Good communication and a sense of sharing prevails in relationships. Generosity, honesty and sympathy are shown to others. A good rapport with people, with quick emotional responses.

New Moon square Neptune 16th June – A possibility of feeling victimized by responsibilities at home or at work.

First Quarter Moon sextile Saturn 24th June – Possible caution or reserve in close relationships.

First Quarter Moon square Mars 24th June – Emotional crises can aggravate any health problems.

 

Mercury and Mars conjunct for 3 days – Enjoynment of debate and quick decision making.

Mercury square Neptune all month – Absentmindedness or possibly an escapist outlook.

Mercury sextile Venus from 6th June – Skilled expression of personal views or thoughts.

Mercury sextile Uranus from 18th June – Enjoyment of learning something new and sharing information with other people.

Mercury sextile Jupiter from 25th June – Good self expression, plus an ability to handle abstract ideas well.

 

Venus conjunct Jupiter from mid month – Optimism, with a friendly, cheerful outlook generally.

Venus trine Uranus from mid month – Broad-minded, humane views and a forward thinking approach generate harmony.

Venus inconjunct Pluto from mid month – A need to avoid being over excessive in relationships.

 

Mars sextile Jupiter and Uranus up to 23rd June – Challenges or competition are effectively dealt with.

Mars square Neptune up to 6th June – Self assertion may cause confusion and turmoil at times.

Mars inconjunct Pluto up to 10th June – A need to avoid being overly responsive to demands in environment or made by other people.

Mars inconjunct Saturn 16-24th June – Possible difficulty fulfilling personal goals, or determining responsibilities.

 

Jupiter square Saturn from 28th June – Tendencies to question personal worth or abilities at times.

Jupiter trine Uranus all month – An original, creative, determined and practical approach.

Jupiter inconjunct Pluto all month – A need to make significant adjustments to justify personal knowledge.

 

Saturn square Neptune up to 15th June – Some problems in achieving a sense of real security, in certain situations.

 

Uranus square Pluto all month – A strong need for personal freedom and independence, and dislike of feeling restricted.

 

Neptune remains sextile to Pluto long term – Acceptance and interest in spiritual advancements worldwide affecting everyone.

 

ARIES 21 March – 20 April
Your main focus now is good communication with others, & broadening your knowledge. From 22nd June you focus on family and home matters. You’re talkative & inquisitive, but find it hard to focus. You enjoy quality time spent with loved ones. From 6th June you’re more creative, paying attention to your looks and personal needs. You quickly express personal opinions & feelings, & may take risks. From 25th June you work on home projects. You’re enthusiastic, dramatic & imaginative. You’re serious & keen to improve your mind. From 16th June you concentrate well, but can be despondent. You’re independent, wilful & restless. You’re imaginative & impressionable. You’re driven to achieve your full potential professionally.

TAURUS 21 April – 21 May
Your finances, values, matters relating to security, and how you balance your budget is important.  From 22nd positive discussions with others are important. You’re able to bargain astutely, & make some quality buys. You enjoy socialising with clever people. From 6th June you value family time spent at home, or enjoying outings together. You’re acquisitive, & driven to make money, but also very generous. From 25th June you may be more outspoken. You gain pleasure just being with loved ones. You may be suspicious or jealous of a partner. From 16th June you’re very committed & loyal to a spouse. You’re intuitive, subconsciously your mind works overtime. You may be drawn to deceptive friends. You greatly enjoy increasing your knowledge but may be obsessive.

GEMINI 22 May – 21 June
Your focus and interests may be somewhat scattered, but you achieve a lot & are extremely busy. From 22nd you have to focus on your finances more. You’re eloquent, versatile & articulate, with good self expression. You may be prone to making luxury buys. From 6th June you enjoy meeting with intellectually stimulating people. You can be extremely outspoken, competitive & driven, a bit self centred. From 25th June achieving material success is important. You enjoy stimulating discussions with others. You’re faithful & supportive of a partner. From 16th June you’re working hard but may feel stuck in a routine. You’re friend, individual & have a wide social circle. You function best in a creative career. You may be compulsive or week power over a partner.

CANCER 22 June – 23 July
Your intuitions are currently very deep, influencing you much more than you probably realise. From 22nd you’re more open & aware of those around you. Your mind & emotions may clash, causing confusion. You win people over by your charm & sensitivity. From 6th June you may find you’re spending much more than usual. You’re compassionate & sympathetic to others, but also very private. From 25th June you’re focused, driven & determined. You manage money well, but may take financial risks. You may feel limited by your job or health. From 16th June you need to focus & direct your skills. You need innovation & independence professionally. You’re inspired & enlightened but philosophical. You might be overly dominant with a partner at times.

LEO 24 July – 23 August
Your close friends, social life & friendships offer a lot of enjoyment & shared interest at present, From 22nd you need privacy & time alone to reflect. You’re drawn to intelligent people with similar interests to you. Emotionally you feel overwhelmed but inexpressive. From 6th June you’re kind, charismatic & sociable, winning people over. You may spend more time with competitive or challenging friends. From 25th June you’re more imaginative & intuitive, but might often find it hard to express your feelings. Your enthusiasm, honesty and positive outlook are very inspiring to other people. You put a lot of energy & effort into creative projects. From 16th June you may have heavy family responsibilities. You’re broad-minded, & need mental stimulation. You’re very imaginative & passionate in relationships. You’re disciplined, hard-working & can concentrate.

VIRGO 24 August – 23 September
Your ambitions, career & professional goals, are a very strong focus for your energy at present. From 22nd you enjoy having more time to socialise. Professional achievements are based on your knowledge & skills. You share a strong bond with close friends. From 6th June you feel quite romantic, but maybe prone to unrequited love. You’re ambitious & driven, but impatient for results from your work. From 25th June you enjoy seeing inspiring or competitive friends, but try to avoid arguments with them. You need time to yourself, but avoid negative escapism. You may feel insecure about family or home life at times. From 16th June you learn slowly but thoroughly, but may not express much. You might be a bit irresponsible with money at times. You need a partner to be imaginative & affectionate. You may feel much more emotional & intense than usual.

LIBRA 24 September – 23 October
Your quite opinionated now, expanding your physical & mental boundaries, maybe by traveling.  From 22nd you focus on your career, & associated goals. You enjoy visiting different places, but may lack concentration. You may have heavy professional responsibilities. From 6th June you’re a caring, sympathetic friend, & share pastimes are pleasurable. You’re adventurous & enterprising, easily bored at times. From 25th June you’re determined, & focused regarding your career, but maybe ruthless professionally. You gain great enjoyment from socialising with mates. You may find dealings with siblings stressful on occasion. From 16th June you might feel financially limited. In a partnership you need freedom of expression & space. You might be prone to allergies, health problems, or stress. You may seem changeable in your moods, or rather tense at home

SCORPIO 24 October – 22 November
Your deeper emotions, instincts & subconscious mind are intensified now, with a fatalistic outlook.  From 22nd you may enjoy traveling or doing something quite different. You need a satisfying love life, but deal well with business. You’re drawn to going abroad or to foreigners. From 6th June you willingly handle more professional responsibilities. You need to feel wanted by a partner & can become obsessive. From 25th June you enjoy improving your mind & need excitement, as you’re easily bored. You’re professional in business dealings & successful. You’re practical, but have to work very hard for money. From 16th June you may lack self confidence or be pessimistic. You’re innovative & need plenty of variety at work. You’re imaginative & talented, but rather idealistic romantically. You’re very inquisitive & enjoy communicating, but quite private too.

SAGITTARIUS 23 November – 21 December
Your marriage or partnership are very important now, bringing happiness & mutual enjoyment. From 22nd you’re more emotionally intense than usual. Good communication & understanding prevails with a partner. You’re intuitive, but emotional or jealous at times. From 6th June you’re philosophical, & drawn to travelling, or seeing new places. You may quarrel at times with your spouse, but are passionate. From 25th June you’re secretive, & good are investigating or researching areas of interest. You feel optimistic, & open minded, enjoying learning or travel. You may be a bit melancholic or unconfident at times. From 16th June you need some private space to just relax. You have great creative talents & should expand on these. Home life can be somewhat chaotic or rather disorganized at times. You have great business skills & are rather acquisitive.

CAPRICORN 22 December – 20 January
Your work is a strong area of interest, maybe with more responsibility, or chances for promotion. From 22nd you spend more quality time with a partner. You’re methodical & practical at work, but prone to worry or stress. You feel very close emotionally to your spouse. From 6th June you’re intense but identify with a partners problems. You’re conscientious & disciplined at work, but impatient with lazy colleagues. From 25th June disagreements with a partner may begin, or might intensify. You have good skills at making money in business. You’re rather introspective or solitary at times, maybe prone to depression. From 16th June your friends are supportive & loyal. You need some personal freedom, but security at home too. You’re quite imaginative, but may lack concentration. You’re enigmatic & intense, but have a great deal of potential.

AQUARIUS 21 January – 19 February
Your leisure time & any children you’re close to bring you happiness & a great deal of enjoyment.  From 22nd you work very hard & offer support to colleagues. You communicate positively & are speculative, but plan well. You need a harmonious working atmosphere. From 6th June you enjoy a close, loving bond with your partner. You’re energetic, passionate, stylish, & prone to falling quickly in love, but are impatient. From 25th June you work hard but may also be prone to stress. You share a happy, positive bond with a partner. You share your views with close, supportive friends, & take personal interests seriously. From 16th June you may fear professional failure, but carry heavy responsibilities. You have lots of brilliant ideas, & need to use them. You can be overly generous or gullible with money. You’re intense, secretive & withdrawn or introspective.

PISCES 20 February – 20 March
Your domestic life & family matters are more important than usual now, with much shared love.  From 22nd you enjoy more pleasurable leisure activities. You communicate positively with loved ones, enjoying strong bonds. You enjoy getting out & about, & personal attention. From 6th June appreciate harmonious relations with workmates. You may currently be working on home improvements or family project. From 25th June you’re working hard, but maybe accident prone. You willingly offer support & help to your colleagues. You’re ambitious & keen to succeed, but may have a lonely position at the top. From 16th June you may feel wary of potential challenges. You might be erratic or unpredictable regarding financial matters. You may seem vulnerable, escapist & self deceptive, or lack confident. You’re quite serious need to feel accepted by friends.

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Disclaimer
I can’t guarantee anything shown on these horoscopes, they can only offer general information, as written by Beverley Taylor or Astrologymix so please note that they should be considered for entertainment purposes only. However I do make every effort to ensure the information I give is as accurate as possible. If you do have any queries please feel free to contact me.

Recipe ~ Samosa-stuffed Baked Potato

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Ingredients
  • 2 large potatoes
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 2 tsp minced ginger
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • olive oil
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 3/4 cup peas, cooked
  • 3 TBS butter
  • Salt and pepper
  • Plain Greek yogurt (for topping)
Instructions
  • 1. Wash potatoes, and pierce with fork. Bake directly on oven rack at 400 degrees, for one hour.
  • 2. While potatoes cook, saute onions, curry, ginger, and mustard in olive oil over medium heat until onions are translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
  • 3. Carefully remove potatoes from oven using oven mitts, and split lengthwise (but don’t cut all the way in half). Carefully scoop out insides into a bowl. Add onion mixture, cilantro, peas, and butter, and mash with a potato masher or fork until most lumps are gone. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • 4. Fill the potato with mixture, top with yogurt and cilantro, and serve.
Notes
  • Each potato serves 1 person as a main dish, but these could also be split in half and served as sides. Double to recipe for 4 full servings.

Aloha Friday Kanikapila on Da Coconut Wireless Show

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Aloha Friday Kanikapila

The weather is definitely warming up and it feels like Home!  Enjoy another wonderful weekend with family and friends riding Da Coconut Wireless!

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Halau Guidelines for Culturally Healthy and Responsive Learning Environments

aloha_hula_sunset2. He ho’omau i nā hana e mau ai ka ‘ike ku’una Hawai’i, nā loina Hawai’i, a me ka ‘ōlelo Hawai’i, i mea e ola ai ka mauli o ke kanaka a e puka mau ai ka honua ho’ona’auao holo’oko’a.

Maintain practices that perpetuate Hawaiian heritage, traditions, and language to nurture one’s mauli and perpetuate the success of the whole learning community.

A Time For “I”

aloha_wahine3There are times to bend like a reed in the wind.

And there are times to act as a stubborn wall against the tide.

There are things that lie at the periphery of life. Then every “I hold like this” and “my opinion is . . .” stands in the way of harmony and peace. Every such “I” is the very root and source of evil.

But when it comes to matters that touch the purpose for which you were placed in this world, that’s when you have to be that immovable wall. That’s when you have to say, “On this, I‘m not going to budge.”

That “I,” that’s not evil. That‘s an “I” fulfilling the purpose for which you were given an “I.”

A History of Using Electricity for Pain Management and Tissue Repair

giant-moray-eels   Electricity has been used for generations for health reasons. An original use was an electrical charge could create life like responses and the most famous was Galvani who applied an electrical charge to a dead frog’s leg and it would “jump”. What was this magical force? It was a static charge and when the frog leg was touched the electrical charge stimulated the dead muscle tissue. Since Galvani there have been multiple uses of electricity to maintain or restore health in people.

Today the same principle is used to establish if a nerve has been severed or is dead. A direct current electrical charge is supplied to test if the charge can go from the point of stimulation to the point of detection. An example would be applying a charge at the shoulder to see if the charge can be detected at the wrist. This helps determine if there is “healthy innervation”. If no heightened electrical charge is detected then the clinician goes closer to the point of stimulation testing to find where the charge is lost. Chances are excellent there is disease or destruction at this
point. This process helps determine if rehabilitation is possible or not.

For decades an electrical charge, described as “high voltage” or preferably “pulsed galvanic stimulation”, has been used to make bed sores, decubitus ulcers, heal. The tissue in the open wound is gray, or if dead, necrotic, and the wound is not healing. A simple 5 – 20 minute charge is applied to start or accelerate the healing. Upon the body being stimulated to repair itself the wound bed turns red/pinkish from the increase in blood vessels transporting oxygen and nutrients to the area and healing resumes. The same phenomena is observed using tens units or interferential therapy units to facilitate healing.

Today the same type phenomena is being used to jump start stem cells to replicate body parts, also has been observed to start the process of cell division for new life creation from the combining of sperm and embryo. The magical ingredient for many beginnings of cell division is a small electrical charge.

Another use of the same electrical phenomena has been to make bones heal, unionization. The typical incident where electrotherapy is used is the motorcycle crush accident where the leg bones are crushed in an accident. The leg is exposed to a car and the impact splinters the bone. After cleaning and setting the bones are not healing. In the past if the fracture does not heal and the leg is not functional then amputation was the result. Today a “bone growth
stimulator” may be used and is generally very successful if the patient had/has the proper nutritional content to allow the body to heal the bones. The practice of using electricity, such as the bone growth stimulator or interferential unit, has become so commonplace that often many different orthopedic bone repair procedures involve the application of some form of electrical device to increase the growth rate and decrease the rehab. time while also protecting the patient against new injury. When healing increases there is less harm of further or future injury. This is especially true with neck injuries and the cervical bones need to heal as rapid and functionally as possible.

One of the first uses of electricity was for pain control. The disease, trigeminal neuralgia, is often referred to as the “suicide disease” due to the pain becoming so unbearable that the patient had rather die than live in such misery. During Roman days there are records of patients suffering from this and the remedy for treating this excruciating pain was to put an eel in a bowl of water and have the patient then put their face into the bowl. The eel emitted an electrical charge, this was a reaction to the possibility of food for the eel and the reaction was to “stun the prey” so the eel could eat. The electrical discharge from the eel in the water also produced a sensitizing effect after the initial pain of the electrical discharge had worn off, and the patient was pain free for some time period.

Today the time period is referred to as “carryover pain relief” or “residual pain relief” and is the amount of time after interferential therapy stimulation a patient goes before, or if, the pain returns. Today the use of interferential machines, often referred to as pain machines, tends to increase the carryover pain relief time period by giving the patient the ability to treat when needed. With the freedom to treat as needed, which is before the pain really starts, then the pain is never allowed to start.

For as long as there have been humans on this earth there has been the use of electricity to aid the body in healing and to stop pain. Today with the advanced materials and knowledge of how to regulate electricity from a machine to the body, advanced concepts are emerging that are benefiting human health and eliminating human suffering.

One of the most recent advantages has been the ability for patients to have FDA approved electrical medical devices, such as interferential and tens machines and self treat as needed. Many of the primary fundamental causative agents for positive medical results comes from a basic understanding of electrical charges and how our body uses those charges needed and disposes of those not needed. It is characteristic of our daily food intake where we often consume foods that are inherently bad from a nutritional point of view, yet as long as we consume enough of the necessary nutrients our body continues to live, heal and avoid disease . And also the body uses the right foods and discharges the junk food with it’s unhealthy ingredients.

Next, our body seems to work the same way with positive and negative electrical charges by using the negative or positive charges as needed while allowing the opposite polarity to pass through and be discharged. It’s truly amazing of the resiliency of the human body and the ability to heal itself when given the electrical nutrients needed.

Time and time again the phenomenon of electrical charges causes positive change for our daily living and health.

Just consider it. Maybe, just maybe, with the advent of interferential units combined with tens units we’ve reached the point for many innovative therapies with devices that allow self treatment.

Health ~ The Mind Altering Effects of Chocolate

choco_faceNeed to do something important this afternoon?  Don’t take any chances – eat chocolate first.

According to researchers from Northern Arizona University, brain scans show dark chocolate boosts attention and alertness so you perform better.

In a study published in the journal NeuroRegulation[i] researchers used electroencephalography, or EEG technology to take brain images of 122 undergraduate students.  Brain activity was measured before eating chocolate, then five minutes and 60 minutes after eating chocolate.

Results showed that eating high cacao content chocolate – 60% cacao – made the brain more alert and attentive.

Results showed that eating high cacao content chocolate – 60% cacao – made the brain more alert and attentive.

The chocolate also increased blood pressure for a short time even though in the long run chocolate is known to be a vasodilator. It widens blood vessels and lowers blood pressure.

The authors noted that an earlier meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials had shown that over a two week period cocoa can lead to significant decreases in systolic and diastolic pressure.  Those decreases translate into a 20% reduction in strokes, a 10% reduction in coronary heart disease, and an 8% decrease in all-cause mortality.[ii]

In one study of 470 elderly men, those who ate about 2.3 grams of cocoa powder per day over five years had significantly lower blood pressure translating to a 45-50% decrease in cardiovascular and all-cause risk.[iii]

The authors attribute the vasodilation effects of chocolate to an increase in nitric oxide induced by the cacao flavanols.

The researchers also tested a combination of 60% cacao chocolate and 128 mg of L-theanine, an amino acid found in green tea.  Studies show L-theanine produces calming alpha waves in the brain and reduces blood pressure.

In this study, L-theanine added to the chocolate counteracted cacao’s short-term blood pressure spike.  Instead researchers noted an immediate drop in blood pressure.

The authors speculated on the possibility that millions of hypertension patients could eat a bar of this heart healthy chocolate every afternoon and their blood pressure would drop into the normal range, and they would be more alert and attentive.

The study was sponsored by the Hershey Company which provided the chocolate.  Currently there is no product on the market that combines dark chocolate with L- theanine.  In the meantime, you could enjoy a cup of green tea with your chocolate snack.

But make sure you eat dark chocolate.  The authors noted that a regular chocolate bar with high sugar and milk content won’t give you the same effect.  It’s only the high-cacao content chocolate that has the benefits.

In this study, students received one gram of chocolate for each kilogram of body weight.  That’s about the equivalent of a 2.4 ounce chocolate bar for a 150 pound person.

Chocolate has many other powerful medicinal properties.  Studies also show chocolate:

When choosing your chocolate make sure it’s:

1. Dark and Raw.  The darker the chocolate the less sugar is added.  Aim for at least 70% cacao content.  And raw cacao is even better.  The more cacao is processed, the more flavanols are destroyed.

2. Organic.  Non-organic cocoa may contain residues of the dangerous herbicide glyphosate (the active ingredient in Roundup), and other pesticides used in conventional farming.

3. Free Trade. Cacao crops are often unfairly traded, and have even been linked to child enslavement.

To learn more about the 40+ evidence-based benefits of chocolate visit Green Med Info’s page onChocolate Health Benefits.

[i] Michelle Montopoli, Larry C Stevens, Constance Smith, George Montopoli, Stephanie Passino, Somer Brown, Lena Camou, Katie Carson, Shannon Maaske, Kathleen Knights, William Gibson, Joyce Wu. “The Acute Electrocortical and Blood Pressure Effects of Chocolate.” Neuro Regulation, Vol 2., No. 1, 2015 http://www.neuroregulation.org/article/view/14652

[ii] Taubert, D., Roesen, R., & Schomig, E. (2007). “Effect of cocoa and tea intake on blood pressure: A meta-analysis.” Archives of Internal Medicine, 167(7), 626–634

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Margie King is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition®.  A Wharton M.B.A. and corporate attorney for 20 years, she left the world of business to pursue her passion for all things nutritious. Margie is the author of Nourishing Menopause: The Whole Food Guide to Balancing Your Hormones Naturally. She is also a professional copywriter and natural health, beauty and nutrition writer. To contact Margie, visit www.NourishingMenopause.com.

Quintile Kite of May 27, 2015: Lance the Boil

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We present the chart for the Quintile Kite of May 27, 2015:

2015-05-27 Quintile Kite during Moon vc

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This Quintile Kite occurs during Virgo Moon v/c (void of course) along with a preceding Mercury/Mars conjunction (with Mercury Retrograde for overdue projects and issues) and Venus Trine Chiron perfecting later.  Mercury conjunct Mars often leads some people to say and do things they regret later.  But Mercury retrograde addresses overdue issues (“coming to a a head”) and Venus (in Cancer, home and family) trines Chiron (the Wounded Healer).

If you are up to doing it, today might be the day to “lance the boil” and clear the air of something no one wants to discuss.  Be prepared for anger and tears and sorrow, and avoid physical violence (of course!).  Do it as early in the day as possible, clear the air, and find time for the creative solutions (Quintile Kite) that can emerge…

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Recipe ~ Blueberry-Lemon Fudge with Creamed Coconut (4 ingredients!)

Full recipe here!
Full recipe here!

Trinity Bourne |  Blueberries and lemon are a match made in heaven. They dance and twirl on the taste buds creating an exquisite medley of flavours. In this recipe, I’ve added them to one of my all time trusted and favourite ingredients: ‘creamed coconut’, to create a decadent, soft fudge. It’s very rich, yet you needn’t feel guilty, because all of the ingredients are good for you. It’s easy to feel satiated with only one or two small squares too. They make an excellent treat or gift, and with only 4 ingredients, are quick and simple to make recipe.

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Seeds for Meditation

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Consciously join with your fellows
With that joining set goals
Coming together is the natural way
Intimacy is the fuel for the journey

Consciously join with your fellows
With that joining set goals
Coming together is the natural way
Intimacy is the fuel for the journey

Union can bring happiness and form.
As the waters join together they create new pathways.
When people are brought together
Through love, trust, and compassion
They too create new pathways
For the highest good of all.

When water flows across the earth
Their union creates fecundity.
Join together now while the flow is here;
Do not get left behind;
You may not recover.

Write down your dreams; if you don’t have a dream
How will you have dreams come true?