Posts by Lauren
Sweet Potatoes with Coconut and Macadamia Nuts
We have all observed a steady evolution of holiday side dishes over the past decades, and sweet potatoes are no exception to the rule. For good reason, most of these evolutions have cut out the refined sugars and dairy products, increasing the use of whole, fresh vegetables. Especially if your holiday memories are of sweet…
Read MoreHarmonizing the Nervous System to Restore Sleep
Help your child ease from the stress-filled sympathetic state to the rest and digest, parasympathetic state, Harmonizing the nervous system’s ability to switch gears offers many benefits and today we discuss what it can do for sleep. In this episode, learn which Gemmotherapy extracts given in micro-doses can best support your child’s nervous system and…
Read MoreCoaching Stories: Frances
by Frances Lord, LPN, LMT As a massage therapist, helping others is important to me. I practice in Smyrna Beach, Florida, and I had taken Gemmotherapy classes with Lauren in the past. Recently, I chose to seek help using Gemmos for my health issues and did a coaching series with Lauren. I had realized my…
Read MoreCompassionate Care Retreat in Foix
How does a four-day retreat in the French Pyrenees sound? I would love nothing more than to share a few days with you this coming February. We will be guests at La Ciboulette, a tranquil inn with lovely en-suite double bedrooms, a welcoming dining room with an open fireplace and a gorgeous meditation room. We…
Read MoreRoasted Delicata Squash Salad
The months of November and December are a perfect time for sharing with others the goodness of plant-based eating. Trust me, your gorgeous veggies will always be the first to go, hands down, at every holiday gathering, whether it is at your aunt’s house or the office. So don’t be shy! Show your stuff this…
Read MoreWhy I Study Gemmotherapy: Chris Wahl
by Chris Wahl I study Gemmotherapy because I’ve gotten great results from it! I’m a U.S. Air Force veteran and former Licensed Vocational Nurse who fell down the rabbit hole of natural health in 2004 after seeing the damage that conventional medicine can do when used unwisely. I decided to take responsibility for my family’s…
Read MoreVegan Dal Makhani
Ingredients 1 cup dry whole urad dal (black lentils), debris removed and soaked in plenty of water overnight or for at least six hours 4 cups water 15 oz can kidney beans (1 1/2 cups), drained and rinsed 3 tbsp coconut oil or vegan butter 1 tsp cumin seed 1 small bay leaf 4-6 cloves…
Read MoreWhat Gemmotherapy Can Do for Coughs
During cold and flu season, you or someone in your family will develop an acute cough. Coughs are symptoms with a real purpose, one greater than to just be annoying. A series of actions that begin in your brain lead to your cough, whether it is to clear thick mucus, respond to an allergen or…
Read MoreBest Ever Black Bean Soup
This week I am happy to share a recipe from an Austin friend and outstanding vegan chef, Anna Fry. Anna passed along this recipe ages ago when our then-preteens enjoyed this soup for lunch at her home during a school holiday. It still a top request at the Hubele home when soup season rolls around. …
Read MorePlaying with Fears
I am just back from my morning swim, and I have to tell you what happened. I was presented with a writing prompt too perfect to pass over. That topic would be fear. What makes it even more interesting is that the topic of fear has come up several times in different ways this week.…
Read MoreBlack Bean and Butternut Squash Stew
Is it simmering stew season yet? Just to be clear, that means a veggie-full stew, and this one totally fits the bill. Not only is it packed with fall harvest vegetables, the spice combination is divine. I brought this along to a house concert potluck, and I had to think twice if I really wanted…
Read MoreWhat Gemmotherapy can do for your Acute Symptoms
When you face a cold or flu there are a number of options to choose from that are readily available to address your symptoms. I’m sure at one time or another you have experimented with each of these. As a child, the choices for your acute care were based on your parents’ understanding of health,…
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