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Infant Probiotics: which brand and how to add to your formula?

Anne Mahe — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:34:45 +0000

Infant Probiotics - Which brands and how to use. A how to on using probiotics for your infant and the benefits your little one will get.

Green Vegetable Juice Recipe

Anne Mahe — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:20:41 +0000

Just wanted to share this amazing tasting and easy to make green vegetable juice. Makes two large juices.

4 celery sticks

1/4 bunch of dandelion leaves

4 kale leaves

4 green lettuce leaves

2 small zuccini

1/4 bunch of parsley

1/4 bunch of spinach

2 lemons peeled

1 pinky's worth of ginger

Juice away! Don't forget to drink your freshly made juice right away! Sip it, don't gulp it! If you drink more than 8 to 10 ounces at a time, you'll just pee all the nutrients out, so it's better to make a second juice later in the day than to drink a large juice all at once. Happy juicing!

Liver Flush Season

Anne Mahe — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 23:35:08 +0000

It's that time of year again, where the winter weather, sedentary lifestyle, overeating from holidays, staying indoors all day has taken its toll on your body and you need to think about cleansing your liver. Lavage is now hosting free monthly gatherings, the third Monday of the month, to talk about cleansing. Our particular topic for the next workshop will be "The Amazing Liver & Gallbladder Flush" by Andreas Moritz. All are welcome to join us in sharing our experiences with this flush and educate others on what to expect.

Colonics and Migraines

Anne Mahe — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:03:22 +0000

I was asked to write about this from a client who did not know that colonics, relieved migraine headaches.

In my 10 years of working with clients, this is without a doubt, one of the major benefits of colon hydrotherapy. It mitigates, relieves and eliminates migraine headaches in all of my clients who suffered from them. It is such a given that I have forgotten to metion it recently until a new client said he was suffering from headaches and I explained to him that his body was asking for a cleanse: some mild dietary changes with a series of 6 colonics to start and then see how he was feeling.

Here is a link that explains in some detail the whys:

http://www.meridianinstitute.com/migrai2.htm

For the more medically inclined, JAMA did publish an article, http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/summary/106/2/118, from 1936 and you need to have a subscription to JAMA to access the entire article or go to your local library. This is an article on colon lavage and not so much the benefits on migraines, but so far it is the only medical article from an established medical journal that I have come accross.

If any of you know of medical articles, please post so we can all benefit.

So, for you migraine sufferers, there is a great treatment out there for you with lasting benefits.

Happy Spring!

Cleansing While Pregnant

Anne Mahe — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:11:07 +0000

I am asked often, "Can I get a colonic if I'm pregnant?", or "Is is ok to cleanse or fast while pregnant?". I'd like to address these two questions.

It is absolutely a good idea to get colonics while pregnant since one of the major complaints of pregnant women is constipation. You will feel better, lighter and relieved. Think of a colonic as a more thorough enema. In my experience, I have seen clients from conception to delivery and they would receive colonics once a week and no less than once a month.

Fasting or cleansing with diet during a pregnancy is absolutely not a good idea. Fasting or cleansing creates an environment for the body to detoxify, to dump and eliminate toxins. This is not a good idea during pregnancy. Your body is doing all that is necessary to adapt to the new life inside of you and cleansing is not recommended. Toxins circulate through the blood and lymphatic fluids in your body and can be passed onto the unborn life inside of you.

Restaurant Week, Montclair NJ

Anne Mahe — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:58:18 +0000

This will be my first Montclair Restaurant Week. What a great idea! Since I'm always on the prowl for organic, local, sustainable, raw and just overall yummy and healthy eats, this will be indeed a great week. Looking forward to seeing my compadres at the Halcyon on Sunday night for the launch party. Make sure you sign up for the raffle at gotomontclairnj.

See you all there.

7 Day Intestinal Cleanse

Anne Mahe — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:58:48 +0000

I am about to embark on the 7 day intestinal cleanse. I'll be fasting, taking supplements throughout the day along with a bentonite clay with psyllium husk drink, and getting colonics everyday for 7 days. I do this cleanse twice a year, in the fall and spring with fantastic results. Stay tuned!

More Connection

Anne Mahe — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:32:05 +0000

Yesterday my husband and I went to Lorrimer Sanctuary in Franklin Lakes, NJ. Small and quaint, this Audubon Society sponsored bird sanctuary is nestled in a comfortable suburb. However, the inspiration it provides is huge. There is a wealth of information on local wildlife, endangered plant life in NJ, and the natural history of the area. The staff is warm and knowledgable. The shop is filled with all the tools one needs to attract and support the local birds in your own backyard. You can also buy local honey there. The sanctuary has its own apiary. *As you know, we recommend buying local raw organic honey to help with allergies.* Now I am inspired. To grow native plants in my green space, to support local wildlife, and to create my own little apiary -- a long time dream. Now I just need to check with my local government to see if it is allowed. I will let you know how it goes. In the meantime, visit Lorrimer. It's great for kids, too. http://www.njaudubon.org/SectionCenters/SectionLorrimer/Introduction.aspx

Autumn Abundance

Anne Mahe — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:56:36 +0000

Fall is here and along come the fall fruits and vegetables we all love! Nature's comfort foods prepare us for winter. Eating locally and in season support our health and wellness by keeping us intune with our enviroment. This kind of bio-regional nourishment has been shown to reduce allergies, build the immune system and increase vitality. It's also good for the planet. When we eat locally and in season, we use less resources in growing and transporting the food. We allow the earth to provide what it is ready to provide, instead of forcing it. For the Lavage ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLE recipe, go to the resources tab on our website. And, for more great Fall Recipes go to the Daily Green. http://www.thedailygreen.com/healthy-eating/latest/fall-healthy-recipes-50102208?click=pp

Toxicity in our Drinking Water

Anne Mahe — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:19:01 +0000

Of the 10 states in the U.S. with the most contaminated drinking water, New York ranks number 6.

One hundred and four contaminants were detected in New York State tap water, including nitrate, barium, copper, chloroform and lead. More than 800,000 New Yorkers were exposed to amounts of chloroform, which can cause cancer and endocrine toxicity, that exceeded health-based standards. Water that contained contaminants that exceeded health-based limits was served in 418 communities.

*Reporting based on an in-depth survey of tap water in 42 states, from 1998-2003, conducted by The Environmental Working Group, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to protecting public health and the environment.

For more information about toxins in the water supply go to http://www.ewg.org/tapwater/findings.php