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Spiny Lobster and Mango ShootersA tasty and impressive appetizer that will wow the crowd at your next dinner party.
Citrus SaladA variety of citrus fruits make this salad sing.
Chilled Honeydew Melon Soup with MintA refreshing, cold soup perfect as a light appetizer for a summer meal.
Thai Vegetable Medley with Coconut Milk and CilantroThis curry dish is dedicated to Deborah Szekely, the founder of the Golden Door. Deborah loves bold flavorful dishes, and curry is one of her favorites.
Grilled...
1. Eat Wholesome Food
A healthy diet not only boosts overall wellness but also helps prevent disease. According to physician and alternative health proponent Andrew Weil (who regularly holds wellness-related seminars at Miraval Arizona and is the mind behind the anti-inflammatory diet), a range of illnesses—including heart disease, arthritis, and some cancers—are partly caused by chronic inflammation in the body.
“While genetic predisposition and lifestyle factors like stress and lack of...
Happy Birthday Leo!
You are the cosmic creator! Loyalty and universal love are your karmic gifts.
Crystal Therapy: Citrine, sardonyx, sunstone, and topaz
Aromatherapy: Lime, ginger, orange blossom, and frankincense
Color Therapy: Gold, tangerine, royal purple, and sunflower
Planetary Highlights: New moon in Leo on the 9th puts you in the limelight! Confidence, Courage, and Creativity are your buzz words this month. Get a jump start on setting personal/professional goals; schedule a day of...
Happy Birthday Cancer!
You are the cosmic moon-child. Caring and concern are your karmic gifts.
Crystal Therapy: moonstone, peacock ore, chrysocolla, and pearl
Aromatherapy: mint, jasmine, sandalwood, and rose
Color Therapy: silver, pearl white, and moss green
Planetary Highlights: New Moon in Cancer on the 11th is brainstorming time! Now is the time to tap into your inner resources and get ready to thrive. With proper planning and an attitude of guts/determination, fasten your seat belt...
Sweet, crisp corn. Fragrant melon. A rainbow of heirloom tomatoes. Velvety figs. Late summer offers an abundance of produce so ripe and tasty it needs little help to shine.
Just a splash of vinegar and perhaps a drizzle of olive oil can brighten the flavor of fresh fruits and vegetables without adding a lot of fat or calories.
We particularly like this recipe from Kai Restaurant at Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa in Arizona. Featured in The New Native American Cuisine by Marian...
Happy Birthday, Gemini!
You are the cosmic communicator of the Zodiac! Versatility and inventiveness are your karmic gifts.
Crystal Therapy: citrine, agate, tourmaline, or spectrolite
Aromatherapy: bergamot, eucalyptus, lavender, or lemongrass
Color Therapy: tangerine, sunflower, silver, or magenta
Planetary Highlights for June: New Moon in Gemini on the 12th puts you in the driver seat! Make use of this magical time to focus on personal growth and golden opportunities. Journal/visualize your...
From Golden Door Cooks at Home
Ingredients
1 (1½-lb.) live spiny or Maine lobster, or 6–8 oz. (1¼–1½ cups) shelled cooked lobster meat
1 large mango, peeled and diced (2 cups)
2 cups fresh orange juice (from 6 oranges)
3 tsp. fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely diced (1¼ cups)
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced (1 cup)
1 medium red onion, finely diced (1½ cups)...
Happy Birthday, Taurus!
You are the master builder; resourcefulness and strength are your karmic gifts.
Crystal Therapy: blue lace agate, rose quartz, jade, and emerald.
Aromatherapy: sandalwood, plumeria, rose, and marigold.
Color Therapy: fern green, buttercup, and mocha
Planetary Highlights for May: New Moon in Taurus on the 13th has you in the spot light! Make use of this wonderful vibration to journal/visualize your goals and birthday wishes in the areas of creative expression, home/...
1. Be Peaceful Yoga's primary goal is peace of mind—a fit body, increased flexibility, and improved health are just fortunate side effects.
2. Be Inclusive Yoga is a user-friendly activity. It is for anyone, at any age, at any level of fitness.
3. Be Aware Yoga is not gymnastics; it is a 5,000-year-old system designed to enhance self-awareness and well-being.
4. Be Silly Bring a sense of humor to the mat. Learn to smile and laugh at yourself. Being overly self-conscious and critical is...
Try it: 5 Steps to Use Daily Intentions Successfully
I want to … lose 20 pounds … quit smoking … make my household green … stop stressing about things. If you’re like most people, you probably have similar aspirations—but what are you doing to make them a reality?
If the same personal objectives seem to regularly appear on your list of life resolutions, don’t be too harsh with yourself. Long-term goals can be overwhelming, and without constant reminders, it’s easy to let old habits and...
The Zodiac Diva is Lori B. Rosen (thezodiacdiva@yahoo.com), an astrologist and certified life coach in Southern California. Find her online at myspace.com/zodiacdiva or in the Zodiac Therapy Facebook group.
Happy Birthday, Aries! You are the cosmic pioneer of the Zodiac. Boldness and leadership are your karmic gifts.
CRYSTAL THERAPY aventurine, citrine, hematite, and bloodstone.
AROMATHERAPY chamomile, eucalyptus, orange blossom, and mint.
COLOR THERAPY ruby red, crimson, and...
Short of moving to Hawaii, how can you bring the freshness of spring indoors when temperatures are still chilly? Try this cost-effective (less than $1), all-natural household cleaner featuring antibacterial lavender and spruce oils, which de-stress and energize the senses. It will bring spring-cleaning freshness to every corner of your home or office.
Think Spring Aromatherapy Household Cleaner
Fill a spray bottle halfway with white distilled vinegar and 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice.
Add 30 drops...
If you've ever been to a yoga class and felt like you might be doing more harm than good, consider the advice of yoga teacher and author Larry Payne, who leads gentle-but-effective yoga workshops at Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa, Esalen Institute, and Rancho La Puerta.
"You can get the benefits of yoga without straining yourself," Payne says.
Here's how:
Stop if it hurts If you're making a face, you're trying too hard.
Relax your limbs Don't force your body to do something it can't...
Blowing a fuse. Getting grounded. Going haywire. All are expressions we use to describe both humans and electrical circuits, and it's no coincidence: We have energy coursing through us, and just like the outlets in our homes, when our systems get overloaded, we short out.
"The nervous system sends reciprocal electrical impulses between the brain and the body, causing muscles to contract or release," explains Meredith Sands Keator, creator of Neural Resonance Therapy, a blend of Eastern...
I see Stott, Winsor, and regular Pilates on fitness schedules all the time. What is the difference between the three?
Karen Armstrong-a Pilates master instructor at the Palo Alto, California, location of LaBelle Day Spas & Salons-gives us this simple breakdown: Pilates refers to the original method created by Joseph Pilates, now sometimes called True Pilates. Romana Kryzanowska has carried on Pilates' legacy, teaching a method that focuses on control, centering, precision, flowing movement...
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