Pre heat oven to 350° 

1 box Simple Mills Almond Flour Pizza Dough

2 tbs. Organic apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons organic olive oil 

1/3 cup water (if needed 2 tablespoons extra water)

Butter, flavored coconut oil. For forming the dough ball. 

Simple, follow the directions on the box. I mixed finely cut up fresh rosemary when forming the dough. I pat it out on a pampered chef bar pan. It did not fill the whole pan. Maybe about 1 1/2” around the pan was left open. 

Pre-bake the crust for 20 minutes. (I obviously didn’t follow directions, it was too soft on the bottom for me. Please, judge your personal dough)

**The Topping 

I picked what I had in my garden. Cherry tomatoes, plum tomatoes, zebra tomatoes, peppers, green onion. I cut it all up sprinkled it with olive oil, sea salt, and garlic powder. 

Apply the topping evenly all over the crust. Sprinkle on organic nutritional yeast for a cheesy taste. Bake in the oven another 20 minutes.

Topped off with pieces of fresh arugula and Cream of Balsamic Vinegar. 

1 organic 8 oz package of Foodies Pumfu Pumpkin Seeds only. (Amazon, Whole Foods)
1/2 tsp Organic garlic granules
2 tsp Organic dried chives
1/4 cup Organic finely chopped celery
2 tbs. Organic finely chopped shallot
3 tbs. Mayo ( Follow Your Heart Grape seed oil veganaise)
2 tbs Kite Hill yogurt
1/2 tsp Himalayan sea salt
1 tsp Raw Honey
1 tbs melted Organic vegan butter
1 tbs Yellow Organic mustard
Organic avocado
SIETE Almond Flour Tortillas (Whole Foods, Costco)

In a bowl break up the Pumfu. I used my fingers. Add all the rest of the ingredients (EXCEPT avocado and tortillas)and mix well.
Heat up tortilla on low broil. Slice the avocado and put some slices in with the Pumfu and some Arugula. Fill it up and eat.

CRUST

• One package 8.8 ounce organic delicately steamed brown rice (Simple Truth Organic. Vita Cost)
• 1/2 cup chopped organic onion
• 1 organic clove of garlic chopped
• 2 tablespoons organic vegan butter (Nutiva or Thrive Market butter flavored)
• 2 tablespoon organic three seeds (Better Body Foods. Amazon) 
• 1/4 cup Organic vegeta ble broth (Bonafide. Thrive Market or Amazon)

CRUST DIRECTIONS

In a skillet melt the vegan butter. Add your chopped onion and chopped garlic and cook for a short while until soft. 
Add the brown rice, three seeds, salt to taste. Put in the vegetable broth.  Allow this to cook until the rice is softened. 
Place the rice mixture in a 9 inch pie pan. (I used Pampered Chef)

BROCCOLI FILLING

• 2 tablespoons melted organic vegan butter (see above)
• 1/2 cup organic chopped onion
• 1 organic chopped garlic clove
• 2 tablespoons of three seeds (see above)
• 1/4 cup organic nutritional yeast (Shiloh Farms. Vitacost)
• 2 tablespoons organic dried chives
• One cup vegan sour cream (Kite Hill. Thrive Market, Amazon)
• 18. 5 ounce package of organic rice broccoli (Thrive Market)
• 1 – 10 ounce package of organic frozen broccoli, thawed (Cascadian Farm. Thrive Market)
• 1 cup non dairy cheddar (Good Planet Foods Cheddar Style Olive Oil Cheese Shreds. Amazon or Whole Foods)

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350° on bake

In a skillet melt the vegan butter. Add the chopped onion and garlic and cook until soft. Add the package of the riced broccoli, the dried chives, the nutritional yeast, the 2 tablespoons of the three seeds and mix together. Add the thawed out package of broccoli, sour cream and the vegan cheddar cheese. Mix that all together. Pour the mixture on top of the rice crust.

Bake in the oven for 45 minutes.

It is the holiday season. As adults we have always urged the children to “Believe”. Believe in miracles, believe you can have all that you wish for, believe you can be what you want to be, believe in yourself, believe in others. In the hustle bustle of everyday life we, as grown-ups, tend to forget that we have to live our lives with that very thought of believing. The idea of believing is a thought that has images which will bring us everything we need or want in this life. What a simple concept, yet we find it so hard to “BELIEVE.”

The Magic, by Ronda Byrne will show everyone in 28 days how to be grateful so that all you believe will come true. The most perfect start to this New Year would be to do all the exercises presented in each chapter of the book, day by day to bring about amazing changes in your life.  Life is simple. We make it way too hard and complicated. The New Year challenge is to “DO” The Magic starting January 1, 2015. The result would be a perfect, abundant world full of love and peace. All one as to do is believe. Believe in Rhonda Byrne’s life experience and try it for yourself. Anyone looking for a life change full of love, abundance, happiness and joy should not wait- get the book and get started!
“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.”
-Leo Tolstoy

Young Living essential oils can help keep that positive, happy, joyous, loving, caring attitude alive.
*Citrus essential oils all have the amazing ability to be uplifting and change a negative into a positive. I always add them to my oil blends.
*Believe essential oil would be a very logical start for the New Year. Bring about feelings of strength and faith. The evergreen aromas promote a sense of well being and relaxation. Restore your feelings of hope with the beautiful aroma of Believe.
*Joy essential oil is a perfect holiday essential oil creating magnetic energy and happiness to the heart. Put a few drops on your heart and inhale to bring a smile to your face. A great gift to be given for use as a perfume with floral notes promoting feelings of security, love, support and joy.
*Clarity essential oil will keep one focused and mindful while traveling along the correct path to reach all dreams. It can be beneficial for clearing confusion, opening the conscious mind, stimulating and calming. It will help to keep one focused and relaxed. Clarity grounds and strengthens. Absolutely one of my favorites.
*Gratitude essential oil is of utmost importance in the New Year, supporting emotional and spiritual progress. A few Biblical Oils come together in this blend to keep reminding us of the importance of gratitude.
*Harmony essential oil will keep the positive attitude in check by elevating mind and body. It helps release negative memories. This oil is grounding, relaxing, helps overcome stress and despair so one can remain always grateful.
*Acceptance essential oil will open our minds to accept all people and possibilities that a grateful life presents. Overcoming the negative, promoting peace, confidence and awareness, the perfect qualities for a New Year.

The essential oils can be diffused or inhaled. Apply a couple drops behind ears, over heart, on wrists, base of neck, temples, or base of spine. Put 4-8 drops on cotton balls and locate on vents. Go to www.Etsy.com to purchase a beautiful filagree locket. Place a few drops of essential oil on a diffuser pad and place it in the locket so when the necklace is worn the aroma of the essential oil stays with you throughout the day.

Ref. Essential Oils Desk Reference

Inflammation is the body’s immune response to promote healing. We need this to heal, but too much over too long of time is damaging to our bodies. An over active immune system can lead to joint pain, fatigue, damaged blood vessels, asthma, eczema and allergic rhinitis. All pain is ultimately due to inflammation. Silent inflammation means you are not well, on your way to chronic disease.
The Anti-Inflammation-Zone by Dr. Barry Sears is the book to read for an in-depth knowledge of inflammation and its demons.
Dr. Sears explains how hormonal balance, especially keeping the hormone eicosanoid in balance, is the key to true wellness.
Eicosanoids control inflammation, the underlying cause of chronic disease states.
Eicosanoids are produced from essential fatty acids that the body cannot make, they must be consumed as part of the diet and in supplementation.

CAUSES OF INFLAMMATION:
*Stress – emotional
*Physical Stress – low blood sugar, a fall, a broken bone.
*Digestive Issues – poor diet, IBS
*Blood sugar levels – diabetes
*Food Allergies
*Hormones
*Environmental Toxins – chemicals, synthetic fibers

FOODS TO FIGHT INFLAMMATION:
*Onions and Garlic – natural anti-inflammatory chemicals, quercetin and allicin that produce free radical-fighting sulfuric acid.
*Fish – Omega-3 fatty acids help reduce inflammation.
*Dark leafy greens – need Vit.E for cytokines
*Nuts, flax seeds – they have Vit. E, omegas, antioxidants all to help repair damage cause by chronic inflammation.
*Beets – with their crazy bright redness or betalains help fight inflammation.
*Ginger and Turmeric – anti-inflammatory properties.
*Grape seed and Olive oil – omega-9 with anti-inflammatory polyphenols.
The bottom line, lots fruits, veggies, deeply pigmented at every meal for fiber, and natural anti-inflammatory compounds. Oregano, green tea, blueberries, ginger to limit free-radical production in the body.
Stay clear from known allergens like gluten, eggs, dairy, and soy. Leave behind the hydrogenated oils, sugars and refined carbohydrates.

EXERCISE:
Exercise can lower the body’s C-reactive protein which lowers inflammation.
A theory is that exercise causes the body to make more antioxidants that seek and destroy free radicals seen with inflammation.
People who exercise regularly find it much easier to deal with emotional stress.
People who are regularly active, sleep better, manage weight better, feel better physically and have a happier outlook on life.
To reduce inflammation, try to get 30 minutes of moderate exercise a day, five days a week.

MEDITATION:
Meditation to reduce stress.

SUPPLEMENTATION:
Young Living offers many supplements and essential oils that may help in the reduction of stress and add nutritional support for a healthy lifestyle.
Essential Oils Integrative Medical Guide by D. Gary Young, ND on inflammation and essential oils:
Certain essential oils have been documented to be excellent for reducing inflammation. German chamomile, peppermint, helichrysum, spruce, birch, wintergreen and clove all have anti-inflammatory properties.
There are different types of inflammation for which one oil might be better than another:
Myrrh and helichrysum: inflammation due to tissue/capillary damage, bruising.
Roman chamomile and lavender: inflammation due to bacterial infection.
Ravensara, hyssop, and thyme: inflammation caused by viral infection.

Reference Guide for Essential Oils by Connie and Alan Higley:
According to Dr. David Hill, “Inflammation and oxidation go hand-in-hand.
NingXia Red and Longevity Capsules on a daily basis are a powerful combination to fight oxidation and inflammation system-wide.
Omega-Gize contains clove oil and fish oil, which have been shown to work together to reduce inflammation by up to 30%!
Life 5 a high-potency probiotic for a healthy immune system.
MultiGreens to boost vitality and relieve stress.
Sulfurzyme to aid in the body’s natural defense.

Reduce stress and anxiety with Lavender, Stress Away, Peace and Calming, German Chamomile. Diffuse into the air and meditate.

Ref.: www.activebeat, www.health.com

At the beginning of time the first sound of the universe was Om. This is the song of the gong. The vibration of sound effects one on a cellular level. The gong bath is used to reduce stress, heal, allow for meditation and to find spirituality. The gong is one of the most effective instruments we can use for sound healing. The gong bath may open up chakras and release blocked energy for a healthy mind and body.

A gong bath is a form of sound therapy. An internal body massage is experienced as sound waves pass through the body. The body, being composed mostly of water, accepts the sound in a therapeutic way as the song of the gong cause cells to reverberate. This is how the gong brings balance to the physical and spiritual of our being.

Every gong bath is unique with the song it sings. Every gong bath will be a different experience for the gong player and for those who are present to receive its vibrations. Each group of people who come together for the playing of the gong will bring with them their own unique energy. This energy comes together to make the special, unique song that the gong will play that night for everyone present, bathing them in a sound that is warm, nurturing and deeply cleansing.

The gong bath is known to bring possible healing emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually. In duality with the gong, so do the oils of the Bible serve us on all levels spiritually, emotionally, mentally and physically. It seems logical in creating a heightened benefit to the gong bath one would want to anoint oneself with some Biblical Oils. The choice of a particular essential oil will depend on a person’s specific needs.

The Precious Biblical Oils
*Sandalwood – carries oxygen at a cellular level and stimulates the release of melatonin.
*Calamus – aromatic stimulant.
*Cassia – Immune system builder
*Cinnamon – anointing perfume.
*Cypress – may help with permanent healing at a cellular level. Relax tight muscles.
*Cedar-wood – ritual cleansing.
*Galbanum – spiritually uplifting yet grounding emotionally balancing.
*Frankincense – holy anointing oil, used to enhance meditation and elevate spiritual consciousness.
*Hyssop – help for focusing mind in meditation, purification from sin, addictions, and destructive habits.
*Myrrh – elevate feelings of well-being.
*Onycha – comforting, soothing, uplifting.
*Cistus – calming to nerves.
*Spikenard – reduces anxiety.
*Myrtle – may help balance hormones

Before one of my gong baths I anointed the crown of my head and my heart with Frankincense and Myrrh. I used Spikenard and Galbanum on the wrists and the bottom of my feet. I applied Hyssop on the third eye in the middle of the forehead. I then laid back and experienced the most wonderful gong sound experience played by Richard Rudis.
www.sacredsoundgongbath.com/tour-schedule for an unforgettable experience!

To learn all about gongs and the gong bath experience a great book to read is Sound Healing With Gongs A Gong Book For Beginners by Sheila Whittaker.

Ref. gongsoundhealing.com, sound-gong-bath.com myorganiclife.info/health/gongbath.com
Sound Healing With Gongs A Gong Book For Beginners by Sheila Whittaker.
Healing Oils of the Bible by David Stewart.