Aromatherapy from H Gillerman Organics – win free samples!

December 2, 2009 By 16 Comments

Essential oils and perfumes have been used by humans throughout history for enticing possible mates, but they’re also a fantastic natural method of healing and preventing disease and illness.

My friend Hope Gillerman, a talented Alexander Technique practitioner, has developed her own line of amazing organic aromatherapy blends which address the health and wellness woes of modern women.

I personally love her Pure Breathing Chest Remedy, which comes in a convenient roll-on bottle and smellschestmuch nicer than Hall’s for cold and flu season. It’s easy to put on children and smells good enough to wear to work.

Win free samples of H. Gillerman Organics Pure Essential Oil Blends!

Simply go to the website, find which formula would benefit you the most, and leave a comment here on my blog! I’ll choose a few random comments and send the winners a sample gift bag of Hope’s amazing blends.

**Don’t forget to order a couple of the gift and sample packets for Winter Relief, Chilling Out and Dream On!

Here’s to your health,

Alex

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Greens for energy and winter health

December 1, 2009 By 2 Comments

Sautéed Collard Greens with White Beans and Lemon Zest

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds collard greens, stemmed and cut into 1/2-inch ribbons

1 medium shallot, thinly sliced

1 15-ounce can white beans (1 1/2 cups), rinsed and drained

2 teaspoons lemon zest

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

salt and pepper

1/2 cup vegetable stock (I love “NO-Chicken Stock”)

hot sauce for drizzeling on the side

* Cook enough brown rice for 4 people!

Instructions:

1. To prep the collards, fold each leaf in half and slice off and discard the stem. Stack all the leaves together, and thinly slice them crosswise.

  1. Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Stir in the shallots and reduce the heat to medium. Season the shallots with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the shallots are translucent, 2-4 minutes.
  2. Stir in the collard greens to the same pan. Cook, stirring often, until they turn bright green, 2-4 minutes. Season the collards with another pinch of salt and pepper and stir.
  3. Pour in the stock. Give the greens a good stir and cover. Cook the collards until they start to become tender, about 5 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring often, until the collards are dark green and tender, another 15 minutes. Stir in the white beans and zest, and cook 5 minutes more.
  4. Serve over cooked brown rice with hot sauce on the side.
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