Author Archives: Esperanza Dodge

Crunchy Tuna Salad

Tuna is a protein that is lean and full of omega 3′s which are beneficial for your heart, brain, eyes, skin and more. It is a good fat that can help flush out bad ones. If you are a tuna fan, you probably like tuna anyway. But if you want to learn how to make…

Life coach skills

People turn to life coaches to help them improve or enrich their lives. Life coaches assist by guiding the person they are working with to reflect upon their life in a deeper way. Together, the life coach and the recipient are able to discuss issues, work on self reflection and formulate a plan in the…

Writer’s Food

The reason I am labeling this blog “Writer’s Food” is because I am a writer. As a writer I find that I am sitting a good portion of the day. This is not good for my health. So, when I make meals I try to focus on nutrional ones that do not “fatten” me up…

Teas

I use teas as remedy for a variety of problems. One of my most consistent and favorite teas is Red Raspberry Leaf Tea. Both Yogi and Traditional Medicinals sell this type of tea. You can find it in Whole Foods and other health food stores. This tea is known as the female tea. It helps…

Plants as Healthy Living, Part 2

A great novice plant for those just starting out is a bamboo plant. It requires little assistance, just water and indirect sunlight. It is hard to kill these and are very beautiful to look at. You can also try a Chia pet or even your own herb garden. If you are more of an expert,…

Plants as Healthy Living, Pt. 1

Plants can serve as a great way to get healthy, if you decide to place these in your home. They provide fresh oxygen for the air, thus purifying your home. Plants are also aesthetically pleasing to look at and can provide comfort and reduce stress. Certain plants can even be digested for health benefits. Aloe,…

Natural Medicine Cabinet

Everyone has a regular medicine cabinet. In it, you’ll find modern medicines such as cough drops, pepto bismol, aspirin, bandaids and prescription meds. While this is a commonality among many homes, there are other homes that prefer to go more natural. Their medicine cabinet does not contain man-made pain relievers. Instead, it contains natural products…

Stainless Steel Canteen

Stainless steel cantenes are good for both your health and the health of our planet. It is good for your health because it is a sterile material that is less prone to bacteria and getting food depsosited into it’s material. It is used for drinking liquids and if you use it daily to drink your…

I love Whole Foods sometimes!

Whole foods is a grocery store, a health store, that used to be called Wild Oats. It was the first health store I used to visit as it was really the only one I knew about. The only thing I didn’t like, and still don’t, is that it is so expensive. However, sometimes you find…

Healthy Skin Regimine

Start your shower off by exfoliating with a brown sugar and sea salt body scrub. This will remove dead skin and leave your skin looking fresh and renewed. Proceed to use a very moisturizing body wash and be gentle on your skin. After showering, dry off but not completely. You’ll want to trap the moisture…