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Harvesting Health and Happiness
July 2023 Newsletter
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Taking the PLUNGE in the Pisgah Forest!
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Wild blackberries along a trail.
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Plunging Into July!
Cookouts! Swimming Holes! Fireworks!
July is the time to be outside! Sunshine and warmth surround us! Hopefully you are spending as much time as possible enjoying all things summer!
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Cold water plunging is one of my favorite summer activities. Living in Western NC with an abundance of fresh water swimming holes is a plus! I realize cold mountain water is not for everyone. However, submerging ourselves in water is very grounding and healing. If you get the change this summer, be sure to take a dip or two in a lake, ocean, stream, or pool. Take a few moments to notice the effects the water has on your body, mind and spirit!
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Enjoy all the gifts that July brings! Including the fruits which bramble along the dirt path, they are the Sweetest!
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“If there is Magic on this Planet, It is Contained in Water."
-Loren Eiseley-
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Check out my New Library of Fitness Videos!
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I am so excited to share that I have added a free fitness library to my website! Videos will be released weekly and will include a variety of workouts. Examples include yoga, chair yoga, stretch, and strength videos designed for the beginner and senior student in mind. In addition, Yoga Nidra and greenhouse meditations will be added on occasion. Be sure to subscribe to my channel for the most current updates and tell your friends! Who couldn't use some free workouts to practice at home?
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Summer Solstice!
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Did you miss my special meditation for the Summer Solstice? I offered a short, 10 minute summer solstice meditation from my greenhouse. Read my blog post with attached link to download the script. The recorded meditation is also available on the blog. Check it out below!
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Learn More About the Power of Affirmations!
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Be your number one cheerleader! Positive affirmations practiced consistently can bring about change! Read my blog post about affirmations and how they can help you in your daily life!
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Healthy Food Comes From Nature!
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Learn more about redefining "healthy" food. Harvest season is upon us, which makes it the perfect time to eat more naturally grown food! Sheet pan Greek Chicken and vegetable recipe included!
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Food Insecurity: Neighbors Helping Neighbors
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Food Insecurity: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Those of you who have read my previous articles know that I am passionate about the benefits of whole food nutrition, a.k.a. food from nature, not science. But not everyone has access to or the resources to buy whole foods. According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, about 1.2 million North …
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10 Minute Stretch Routine to Brighten Your Day!
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10 Minute Stretch Routine to Brighten Your Day! Looking for a 10 minute stretch routine to practice daily? Oftentimes, we wake up in the morning feeling tight and stiff. This is often accompanied by feelings of tenseness in our neck, shoulders, upper back, knees, and hips. Likewise, it can feel darn right uncomfortable getting our bodies out of bed. Continue reading …
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Brevard, NC most Outstanding Waterfall Hike for Beginners
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Brevard, NC most Outstanding Waterfall Hike for Beginners A Brevard, NC waterfall hike should be on your to-do list when visiting the area! This area is loaded with public lands that offers numerous waterfall hikes, mountain biking paths, as well as equestrian routes. One of my favorite activities is hiking to a scenic waterfall or overlook. Transylvania County, also known as …
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The Garden and a Gardener: A Love Story...
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The Garden and a Gardener: A Love Story... The garden and a gardener. Such an interwoven relationship of trust, loyalty, and, above all, love. Let the love story begin... My first love affair began in my early 20's with several basil plants I planted in a pot on a deck railing. At the time, I wasn't even sure if I …
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Yoga for Grief: An Interview with Adrianne Lind
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Yoga for Grief: An Interview with Adrianne Lind I met Adrianne through Yoga Specialists. Immediately, I felt a connection to her accepting spirit and soft voice. She has such a gift for making others feel welcomed and seen in her yoga classes. Upon learning more about Adrianne, I was intrigued by her work with yoga for grief. Adrianne facilitates yoga classes …
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