Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Living with Energy Class THREE Locations!TONIGHT March 15th 7 PM Nature’s Garden Wellness Center
TOMARROW March 16th 1 PM Alverno College in Claire 113
MONDAY March 28th 5:30 in Madison at No Fear Dentistry 344 South Yellowstone Drive
www.madisonnofeardentistry.com

Living With Energy Class! - NEVER be Sick Again!

Where do minerals come from? What is a protein? Where do you find amino acids?
What happens in the colon? Why do we need enzymes? Where is the immune system?
Learn simple, easy to understand answers of how the body works and why
FOOD is the number one way to better health.

Enjoy an enthusiastic, one hour packed informative class and bring your family
(kids have a great time) or friends! This is a perfect class for those new to the health food.
This class has been presented to thousands of people throughout the country,
and you will be sure to enjoy each minute! Facts, studies and real life stores make this class informative, persuading and memorable. Bring your notepad - this is an information overload class!

Discover a way to achieve perfect health during this presentation that helps you………..Live with ENERGY!


Tuesday March 17 7PM – GO GREEN! Bring that pH to a 7.4 the GREEN way! Green drinks, green salads, supergreens, kale, spinach, – learn about and taste them! (Not everything will be green by the way, but it is Saint Patrick’s Day!) GREENS = GREAT Health! No dairy, meat or gluten! Discover how you can raise the pH using food and not rock minerals, saving you money on supplements and health care bills. Good food, Great health AND savings? YES YES YES!

Facebook and Twitter One of our associates, Jennifer form Jen’s Jubilee, has taken over the Facebook and Twitter world for Vibrant Life and Nature’s Garden. She is doing a great job with updating for the expo and facts about health! Anyone who knows Jen knows what I am speaking about when it comes to her enthusiastic approach to ALL she does!

As time is fast approaching for our Vibrant Life Healthy Living Expo, please join our Facebook page and spread the news to make sure all your friends have an invitation! Updates about the speakers will start next week, and the Tasting Safari will begin as well. Visit us at Vibrant Life Vibrant Child on Facebook today! (or tomorrow…)

Monday, February 28, 2011

Recipes, YOGA, New Products!

New Products!
The list of spices we carry just grows and grows, and so does the feedback! The Seasoned Salt flew off the shelves and is a huge hit. YUMMY on potatoes with olive oil! The salt soap for the face we brought in has had incredible results. We use it in our home and we see and feel the difference – smooth faces. This salt soap is designed to help reduce blemishes and acne, and it does! NEW: Organic spices that are incredible! The chives are so green and sooooo tasty you will look for something to add them too! Dill that tastes like you are eating fresh dill, tarragon that can help anyone’s health while being so darn tasty – sweet like anise, and then a beautiful four peppercorn blend of black, white, green and pink peppercorns! For the spicy in heart we have 5,300 crushed red pepper flakes that are perfect. Broccoli and red clover sprouting seeds are back in stock and fenugreek seed tea as the female tonic herb.

Ice Chips (using xylitol) are also in and available for sample at the front counter! YUM! A perfect refreshing “mint” in these flavors: cinnamon, peppermint, cough chips with menthol, wild berry, citrus crème, clove, pineapple and coconut, and licorice. The younger girls in our family bought the wild berry and have it “hidden” at the store so when they come home from school, they get a treat!

YOGA STARTS WEDNESDAY

This week Wednesday Chad will begin Yoga classes. Chad has studied locally and became certified abroad in India. We have all enjoyed his enthusiasm in the raw kitchen, and he is just as helpful when it comes to our physical health. We brought in the best yoga mats available – no toxins, and yoga blocks and straps. You may bring your own yoga mat and supplies if you desire.

Classes will be:
Wednesdays at 4 pm and 6 pm
Fridays at 6 am and 9 am

Traditionally classes are spilt into different levels. Before doing that, we want to know where our students stand! This is a small studio, and Chad is excited to offer individual help throughout the class. Come if you have never done yoga before and feel comfortable. Chad has been working with our staff – all of which have had limited Yoga experience and it has been great!

We would enjoy hearing from those interested in holding yoga class’s alternate days. Please let us know what days and times work best for you! We want to best serve all those interested in attending.

Class limit is 12 Please pre-register by calling 262-629-4301. After our schedule is set, drop-ins will be welcome!

Class fee includes yoga props (mats, blocks, and straps), complimentary tea, mat cleaning supplies, and use of a studio yoga mat if desired. Packages expire one year from purchase, and are non-refundable.
• Drop-in class: $9
• Full time students of all ages $7/class
• 5-class pass: $40
• 10-class pass: $70
• Private sessions: $35+
We recommend you not eat a heavy meal prior to class (2 hours or so), and drink plenty of water! You may bring a water bottle to class as well. Come in comfortable clothing and bring a small towel. Remember to turn off the cell phones!
As some people have asked, we thought we would share that Yoga is not a religion. Even though yoga came out of ancient India it is not a form of Hinduism, Islam, Sikism, Buddhism or any other Indian based religion. Yoga is enthusiastically practiced by all faiths and denominations alike. Come learn why it is loved and practiced by all!

Raw Indian Food Thursday 7 pm!
As Chad just returned from India he is anxious to make some new recipes! We will still have a few of the traditional Indian foods in raw form that are on our class schedule, but Chad is most anxious to share with you some new recipes as well! We love playing with our food! (in the kitchen of course)

Thermography Special: $99.00 for Teens!
Our wellness center is BOOMING at an incredible rate. One thing we have noticed is that most women do not start watching for abnormalities in the breast until they are 40. Women are encouraged by MD’s to have mammograms at this time in their lives. However, with thermography, you can safely see areas of concern at any age. Teresa has worked with girls as young as 10 years of age who had considerable concerns in the breast tissue caused by radiation from outside their home! It is amazing to watch Teresa work and to see the results – so quickly! On our new website (it will be live in a week or so) we have pictures showing a before and after that will take your breath away. By finding and locating the areas of concern and then applying appropriate protocol, you can stop cancer in its tracks. The best thing about having Teresa here is that for all the years she had her practice in Florida, she recommended raw foods and fresh herbal tinctures as part of the wellness protocol! Well now isn’t Nature’s Garden the best fit possible for WI!
Thermography provides the earliest detection of changes in body and breast tissue and is completely safe, using no radiation and no compression. Metabolic activity and vascular circulation in both pre-cancerous tissue and the area surrounding a developing breast cancer is almost always higher than in normal breast tissue seven images are taken in color, displaying heat patterns, and seven images taken in gray-scale, which reveal vascular pattern definition. Gray-scale imaging is the latest advancement in Thermography. Not having gray-scale imaging, adequate information cannot be provided for a complete evaluation. Angiogenic growth (blood supply), also known as neovascularity, is very often a precursor for tumor formation in the breast tissue. Thermography can detect these variances.

The special $99.00 rate for teens will last until April 15th 2011. Other rates are as follows:

Breast Image $125 Allow 1 hour
Full Body - Men $250 Allow 1 ½ hours
Full Body - Women $375 Allow 2 hours
One Point of Interest Image (not the breast) $ 75 Allow ½ hour
Please call 262-629-4301 to schedule an appointment!

GLUTEN FREE SUGAR FREE Recipes!
These are terrific recipes right from our home kitchen! As we avoid gluten and sugars in our home (other than maple sugar, honey and fruits) we wanted to create a recipe for waffles and pancakes. The following recipe can be used for both! Here you go, and enjoy!
Mind you, this makes a large large batch and they freeze very very well!
Gluten & Sugar Free Waffle & Pancake Delight
1 ¼ cup millet flour
1 cup quinoa
1 cup gluten free oat flour (simply place oats in blender and blend for a few seconds)
¼ cup flax seed meal (simply place flax seeds in blender and blend for a few seconds)
½ cup potato flour (can use rice or amaranth as well)
1 teaspoon salt
3 TB egg replacer (or three eggs)
½ cup oil
4 teaspoons baking powder
Mix together and add 5 1.2 cups water or to desired consistency

Enjoy!

The above recipe calls for 4 cups of flour. Other flour blends we use are as follows, and they both taste great!:
2 cups rice flour, 1 cup coconut flour, 1 cup amaranth flour
2 cups millet flour, 1 cup rice flour, 1 cup amaranth flour
NOTE: water amounts may vary with flour combinations. Coconut flour requires A LOT of water!

The following two newsletters items pertain to the family, so read on only if you have interest!

Grandparents!
And finally, Roger and I became Grandparents! AnnaBelle was born to Allysa and Andrew in California and all are doing well! We believe Roger may have had something to do with the delivery, as apparently she started a small flow while HIKING IN THE MOUNTAINS with my husband during his visit. My goodness, that man and his love for nature! As a Scout Master, he and his scout troop just slept OUTSIDE in 4 degree weather last week in Fond du Lac! AnnaBelle is happy at home with her mother and father and we are happy calling each other…….Grandparents!
Of course, Amy reminded us there were at least 50 more grandchildren coming…….. Heck, I don’t even know how to knit! I better start soon and get a heads up on the blankets!

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Tonight 7:00PM Questions Answered – Living with Energy!

Where do minerals come from? What is a protein? Where do you find amino acids? What happens in the colon? Learn simple easy to understand answers to how the body works and why FOOD is the number one way to better health. Imagine loving your tasty full-of-nutrients food, and creating a new vibrant healthy you! Enjoy a fast moving one hour packed informative class and bring your family (kids have a great time) or friends! Enjoy some breakfast ideas after class that will surprise you! This class is free!

Thursday 7:00 PM SUPER FOODS

You hear the words Super Foods from all leading health experts but what makes them super? Can eating these foods really created a disease free environment? Learn what foods make up our Living Greens and why we have them each day. Discover what berries can not only add taste to your dishes, but can add years to your life. Find what the experts are saying from our own Expert Chad! Chad has studied the composition of living foods for years,, has traveled the world learning the importance of these super foods so he can share with you! There should not be an open seat in the room – so see you Thursday!

Herbs for LIFE!

Saturday Join Chris and Joy from Herbal Symphony for an in-depth look into the world of herbs! These classes have wonderful reviews. Learn how to make tinctures and how to use herbs for the daily health of the family. Enrich the health of yourself and others with knowledge of how the first and best natural remedies can be used – herbs! Books included! This is part 2 of a two part class. Part 1 will be offered again in March.
Two classes / $160.00 One class / $85.00. Pot luck lunch.

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Vaccines, Madison, RECIPE!

SPROUT for LIFE! – FREE!

Our kitchen is bursting with sprouts! Come learn how sprouting releases enzyme inhibitors while enhancing the nutrition of each and every grain-nut-seed or bean soaked. Enjoy fresh sprout salads and taste many varieties of sprouts to find what tickles your taste buds. Sprouted flours and sprouted main dishes will be covered too! Energize YOUR life with LIVING FOODS!

Thursday classes during February are FREE!

Roger’s SUPERBOWL OUT SALE

Join Roger in his quest to rotate stock as he puts ALL LIVIN CUISINE Pancake mixes and granolas on sale at 3.99! Along with raw breads and raw crackers at $5.69 and granola bars at $1.75.

HEADLINE NEWS : Vaccine Alert from Medical Doctors!

Many of you who attended the Milwaukee Expo remember the booth from the International Medical Council on Vaccination and the wonderful presentation given by Dr. Gayl Hamilton. Today, the International Medical Council on Vaccination (www.VaccinationCouncil.org) has released, exclusively through NaturalNews.com, a groundbreaking document containing the signatures of over 80 family physicians, brain surgeons and professors of pathology, chemistry and immunity, all of which have signed on to a document stating, on the record, that vaccines pose a significant risk of harm to the health of children and that there is no real science backing the "vaccine mythology" which claims that vaccines are somehow good for children. INCREDIBLE studies, research and information you MUST read and pass on to anyone with young children so they can make educated choices regarding vaccines.


This groundbreaking document, called Vaccines: Get the Full Story, is available as a free download from NaturalNews.com. Click HERE to find downloads available in 9 languages, including Spanish, French, Hebrew and Russian.

Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/031173_vaccines_science.html#ixzz1Cj8PUqlf

What to do with Sprouted Tofu?

Of the thousands of products in our store, only a few have soy….for a reason! We avoid all processed non GMO soy products. The only soy we have is organic. Sprouted soy is a delicious and nutritious treat! Try our sprouted tofu in the following dish and enjoy! The recipe comes from Chris and Joy, our herbalists. YUM! They enjoy this with the Sunshine Burgers in our freezer….so will you!

EDITORS NOTE: OK folks, this came with the name Breakfast Scramble and I took the liberty in changing the name as GREEN DRINKS are breakfast foods!  Go GREEN! (Insert Packer spirit here)

Anytime SprouTofu Veggie Scramble:
Serves 2 generously

1/2 block firm sprouted tofu
1 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 small onion, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
4 oz mushrooms, diced
1 T extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Drain tofu from package, cut the block in half and reserve the liquid to store remaining half. Crumble the half block of tofu in a medium bowl. Add turmeric to tofu and stir well to combine. Set aside.

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add oil, bell pepper, and onion, saute for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and crumbled tofu. Saute 5-7 minutes, until veggies are cooked and tofu is heated through and slightly browned. Take off the heat and add Real Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.

While the scramble is cooking, heat a Sunshine meatless breakfast patty in coconut oil over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes, turning once.

Incredible Rancheros sin huevos variation: Omit mushrooms. Add 1/4 cup each salsa and non dairy cheddar flavored cheese to scramble after veggies and tofu are cooked.

Salsa fresca: mix two medium chopped tomatoes with 3/4 cup minced onion,2 T chopped cilantro, and juice of 1/2 lime.
Serve rancheros sin huevos in corn tortillas topped generously with salsa fresca. Enjoy anytime of the day!

Herbs for LIFE Part 2
Join Chris and Joy from Herbal Symphony for part two of an in-depth look into the world of herbs! These classes have wonderful reviews. Learn how to make tinctures and how to use herbs for the daily health of the family. Enrich the health of yourself and others with knowledge of how the first and best natural remedies can be used – herbs! Books included! Two classes / $160.00 One class / $85.00 Part 1 will be offered again in March.

MADISON EXPO
This past weekend we were in the Madison WellEXPO. We had a wonderful time meeting new doctors and people in the red and white city! I wonder if the residents know that nowhere else on earth will you see as much red attire…It was great! We are working with a few local doctors in Madison to bring classes to the Capitol area. We are excited to share our Living with Energy presentations as well as Living Food (raw food) classes. Watch for updates in future newsletters!

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Raw Kitchen Class Tonight 7PM
See you tonight for the educational, inspirational and tasty class on turning the kitchen in your home into a living café! What simple changes can you make to enjoy more fresh living raw foods? What appliances can you replace or add? Come enjoy easy recipes, and simple tricks and methods along with comfort food made the healthy living way!

Well EXPO – This Weekend in Madison!

We have 50 FREE tickets for you to attend one day of the Well EXPO in Madison this weekend. Stop by the checkout counter for your ticket and we will see you at the show! For information on vendors and a list of speakers please visit http://www.bluetoad.com/publication/?i=59187

NEW ITEMS: Organic Tator Tots, Hash Browns and French Fries, ZuZu’s Creamy Italian Dressing (INCREDIBLE!! You may just drink it!), Collard Greens (GREAT in the Green Smoothies) Juicy fresh Jicama, and seven varieties of Quinoa Noodles.

Discontinued Items: We are adding some great new foods to our freezer, cooler and grocery shelves and need room! The following organic items are drastically reduced (selling most for less than we paid for them) so enjoy! Coconut ice cream bars, Coconut ice cream sandwiches, Brown rice tortillas, Tree of Life frozen raspberries and mixed berries (small bags – we only sell the 5# bags these days!)Rudy’s whole wheat bread and buns, frozen sliced chicken breast, So Delicious soy ice cream, all beer and wine, and frozen fruit bars. There is a freezer in the freezer section -imagine that – full of the frozen items!

Green Bean Casserole

I LOVE certain holiday dishes such as the green bean casserole. This love of cooked holiday foods has led this raw food woman to create some tasty loving dishes! Here is one we love! You can serve this raw or warm it up. Use fresh green beans if available, otherwise frozen (thawed) work fine. Rinse and snap green beans and place in bowl. Make Raw Mushroom soup by blending the following: 1.5 cups of mushrooms, just shy of ¼ cup almond butter, just shy of ½ cup water, 1 TB Coconut Aminos and a pinch of salt. Blend and add to green beans. Add raw cashew “cheese” (blend 1/3 cup water with1 tsp seas salt, 5 TB nutritional yeast and ½ cup cashews – preferably soaked but if you don’t have time to soak that is fine…). If you wish to add some onion flavor, I sauté’ onions in olive or tea oil and top the casserole. You can also use dehydrated onions that are just mildly reconstituted. ENJOY! TIP: If you need a quick easy meal or side and don’t mind it not being raw try this: Two bags of frozen organic green beans, organic condensed cream of mushroom soup and make the raw cheese sauce. Warm and enjoy! I have never met anyone who didn’t love this recipe. We have all the ingredients at Nature’s Garden.

Amish Meal
The Amish meal, as our family calls it, is a recipe I adapted more than 17 years ago. We enjoy this a few time a year. It is NOT raw in anyway, and we even use a pound of grass fed organic beef! You don’t need to add the meat, but we add the meat once in a while. This is simply a family favorite, and rose had me make it for her birthday party and every one of the 9 years old boys and girls LOVED it! There are three layers you layer a few times in a LARGE oven proof glass casserole dish. This makes a large casserole, cut in half if you’d like. 1st layer is Noodles. We made this last night with the quinoa noodles and it was incredible. Rice noodles are our second favorite. 2nd Layer is the following sauce: sauté 3 onions, 4-5 cups mushrooms, three to 6 toes of garlic, and blend the ingredients after sautéed. This makes a great creamy sauce and the kids have no idea what they are eating! (Ok, our kids don’t care but yours may!) To the blended sauce add a few cans of tomatoe sauce, a few tablespoons of Nature’s Garden Italian seasoning or Nature’s Garden Pizzazz seasoning, and 1-2 tablespoons of a raw cane sugar or honey. This sauce is where you would add the cooked ground beef if desired. Warm the sauce and layer as indicated (if you don’t eat it all first). 3rd layer is shredded raw cheese or cheese substitute such as shredded Daya cheese. Bake at 350 and amaze your family!

Monday, January 17, 2011

Living with Energy Presentation TUESDAY January 18th 7 PM
Living with Energy is an entertaining look into the health world. Enjoy an enthusiastic approach to learning about proteins, minerals, colons, immune systems, libido and more. This exciting one-hour jam packed class is a PERFECT class for anyone wondering why health is important and “why and where do I start?” Karen has given this presentation to thousands of people across the U.S. and has motivated most attendees to live a healthier lifestyle. Facts, studies and real life stores make this class informative, persuading and memorable.

Discover perfect health and how you can never be sick again during this presentation that helps you……….. Live with ENERGY!

Class will be held in our new Wellness Center above the store, see you then! After class please enjoy our famous energy drinks! The cost for the class is $5.00.


Healing Without the Pharmacy Thursday January 20th 7PM Class is FREE!

What do we keep in our healing (aka medicine) cabinet? Learn what tinctures are and how they are made. What Homeopathy do we recommend? Come found out how we have healed EVERYTHING from ear infections, rashes, fevers, fingers that were cut off (yes, this really happened), asthma, cancerous cells, you name it! (Well almost.....) Find out what our daughter took to Africa “just in case”, and what both our missionaries will have with them as they enter different parts of the world. Find out why we feel safe in not needing traditional western drugs. Chris and Karen will share the stage so the extra entertainment will be free!


Dr. Solano!
We found a treasure! Or should I say, she found us! Dr. Solano is an absolutely joyful woman, who is excited to work with people and help them begin to heal naturally. Two days a week we will be setting up appointments for you to meet with Dr. Solano. An 1 ½ hour session will be offered, in addition to regular office visits, in which you can meet with Teresa, myself and Dr. Solano so we can work together to help you in your quest for a healthier life. We hope through these sessions to offer insight into the root of your symptoms, the foods you can eat to help, and offer different means for helping to ease your discomfort and begin to regain your health. Here is a bit about Dr. Solano: Dr. Alexandra Solano, MD, a Fellow of the American Academy of Anti-aging and Regenerative Medicine & General Practitioner, Board Eligible in Anti-aging and Regenerative Medicine, is passionate about empowering people to take control of their natural aging process by educating them on nutrition, fitness and functional medicine. She earned her medical degree from St. Christopher's College of Medicine IMD in Luton, UK, a Masters Degree in Biomedical Sciences from Barry University in Florida and a BS in Biology from Berry College in Georgia. In 1998, Dr. Solano was awarded Medical School Sponsoree by Harvard University Extension School, a prestigious honor. Today, Dr. Solano partners with Nature's Garden growing mission to reach communities about healthy living.

Come meet Dr. Solano this Thursday, January 20th from 6:00 PM until class begins at 7:00 pm in our new Wellness Center on the upper level of the store. You may make an appointment to see her by calling 262-629-4301. We do not accept any insurance.