I have seen trends over the past year on the local scene that assure me of a new direction toward our ultimate best health. For example, techniques in conscious breathing are being more widely used. This gets oxygen and other nutrients to the brain and our cells to nourish and replenish them, raising our energy level. This contributes to our longevity and our immunity to diseases.
Scent is processed in the limbic system of the brain, the seat of memory and emotion.
Some cultures burn spices as a way of cleansing the air, which in turn purifies the body, thereby making it ready to receive spiritual insights. Most people know they need to eat whole, organic, unadulterated foods. Accustomed to the easy fix, we have become experts on how to slice whole fresh mushrooms, squash, greens and culinary herbs, various kinds of seeds, along with raw or sun-dried vegetables on the top of our pizzas or in our deli sandwiches. We are also learning to carry bottles of water to keep our cells hydrated. Her goal has been to provide kids at all grade levels with hands-on learning about nutrition, from basic information about air, water and soil, to gardening, growing, cooking and eating the produce.