This Handmade Life...

Lately my artistic self (which I have neglected for a few years now) has been wanting to express itself. I've always been the artist of the family: painting, drawing, writing poetry and novels, sewing, knitting...
It was a time when herbalism, health & cooking (which I also love) were secondary. Over the years, they've taken the first place and I had to put my needles & paintbrushes aside.
But I've had enough! I feel like my imagination (and my inner world) has been taken over by everyday life & chores. And I want it back!
I have tons of fabrics and yarns waiting to be used...And I just ordered a couple Japanese sewing books (with very cute clothing patterns) so that I can redo my wardrobe using my stock of fabrics (and who knows, if I make something nice enough for me maybe I can offer to make it for somebody else?) ;).
I also started to knit a short sleeve sweater using a couple knitting looms and some old acrylic yarns with a mohair feel (I'm not a big fan of acrylic but these were nice looking yarns and I've had them for several years now without knowing what to do with them). I wasn't sure I'd have enough yarn for a long sleeve sweater and I'm also new at loom knitting...But so far, my little project is looking good ;).
I haven't forgotten about my book project but the original idea is evolving. I want it to be truly me and something I can be proud of. So if it means taking more time that I originally thought I needed, so be it...

Alchemille's Garden - February 2010 Newsletter

Dear Friends,

Spring is approaching slowly but surely and we are already celebrating its arrival at Alchemille's Garden!

*TEA SELECTION OF THE MONTH*: LOVE POTION

To celebrate Love, not only at Valentine's Day but all year long!

The Love Potion is a blend of pesticide-free rose petals, pesticide-free jasmine blossoms, organic lavender & organic cinnamon.

For the new season, I also recommend the following teas:

1. Madame Butterfly: a blend of white tea with lilac, pesticide-free rose petals & pesticide-free jasmine blossoms.
2. Morning by the Countryside: 100% organic, caffeine free and hand blended with organic lemon thyme, organic spearmint, organic sweet marjoram, organic basil and organic rosehips (And a personal favorite that deserves to be better known!)
3. Cottage Fairy Blend: organic spearmint, organic sweet marjoram, organic lemon verbena and pesticide-free rose petals.

All these teas (and more) can be found here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Alchemille?section_id=5096792

*FAIRY BEAUTY & SPRING BODYCARE*:

1. Calendula Spring Balm: a natural lip balm that protects and moisturizes your lips. The Spring balm is herbally infused with calendula, which is one of the most gentle & healing herbs an herbalist can have ;).
2. The Dryad Cream: inspired by the Dryads, which are tree nymphs/female tree spirits in the Greek Mythology. Handmade with organic sweet almond oil, plum kernel oil, wildcrafted mango butter, unrefined beeswax, organic aloe vera gel & vitamin E (a natural antioxidant & preservative). This cream has a natural almondy scent that I love!
3. Spring Fairy Facial Elixir: this wonderful facial oil contains sunflower oil, camellia oil, organic rosehip seed oil, plum kernel oil and a touch of vitamin E (natural preservative and antioxidant).

For more details & health benefits, go to: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Alchemille?section_id=5101995

*THE SPRING TEA SUBSCRIPTION IS NOW AVAILABLE* and covers the months of April, May & June.

It includes the following teas:

1. April: French Riviera (rooibos, rose petals, lavender, rosehips & calendula)
2. May: Timeless Tea (white tea, rose petals & lavender)
3. June: Tisane de Provence (thyme, rosemary, lavender & lemon balm)

I offer seasonal tea subscriptions so that you, fellow tea afficionado, can enjoy each month a different tea, a different taste and a different experience. These tea subscriptions also make a nice gift.

“ONE SEASON OF TEA” is a seasonal subscription that allows you to receive 3 months worth of freshly blended natural/organic tea (3 2oz glass jars w/reusable organic cotton muslin bags).
The first shipment will take place during the first month of the chosen season.
Feel free to contact me if you have any question or if you are interested in a yearly subscription.
NOTE THAT I ONLY USE ORGANIC, PESTICIDE FREE & ETHICALLY WILDCRAFTED HERBS & TEAS.

The Winter Tea Subscription is still available (January, February, March).

For more info about the Tea Subscriptions, go to: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Alchemille?section_id=5038245

Last but not least, I now offer textile/knit jewelry items, made upon request/special order only.

Here's my first necklace: WILD PLUM

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Alchemille?section_id=5104775

Herbal Blessings,

Alchemille

Agave syrup: the good, the bad & the ugly

Like a lot of people I've been attracted to agave syrup because it's a natural and low GI sweetener. I've always found it a little too sweet and when I tasted it pure, it left a weird sensation in the back of my throat (a little like the tingling/burning sensation you get when having pure honey with a sore or irritated throat)...But I used it nonetheless, for baked goods mostly.

Then I learned that it wasn't liver friendly and with my history of hypoglycemia (and sensitive liver), I stopped using it right away.

Now I know that agave syrup is not raw (but highly refined), not natural, not traditional and...not even healthy! Just another sketchy "healthy" sweetener on the market...

http://www.foodrenegade.com/agave-nectar-good-or-bad/

New Year's Resolutions for 2010

A few dreams to realize and a few things to improve:

1. Write and self-publish my book (which includes translations, illustrations and more), hopefully within the year
2. Start exercising more regularly (may need to find a suitable routine)
3. Continue to cook nourishing foods & make herbal medicine (while spending a little less time in the kitchen)
   
4. Continue to explore the wonderful world of fermented foods & beverages
5. Start meditating again to find balance, soothe my nerves & be less grouchy
   
6. Use my time more wisely
7. Be more organized
8. Be more positive & joyful
   
9. Let my inner child out & be true to myself
10. Be more creative
11. Learn more about the energetics of foods & herbs
12. Watch less TV and start reading my 500+ books
13. Stop buying books (unless absolutely necessary)
14. Start sewing & knitting more
15. Start painting & drawing again
16. Make more time to take care of myself...Naturally!
17. Make my little kitchen garden thrive
18. Be a little bit less introspective
19. Be more loving
20. Find my dream home with a garden and/or woods nearby
21. Work more deeply with Nature & the Spirit Worlds
22. Indulge very reasonably (not everyday) with homemade, natural & sugar free sweets (using very low amounts of dried fruits, honey, dark maple syrup, date molasses, coconut sugar/syrup or boiled cider)
23. Continue to make homemade chocolates ;)
24. Continue living simply, honestly, naturally and a bit more thrifty & frugally
25. Simply live & be!...
    

Homemade Chocolate: Yes You Can...

Why buy commercial chocolate made from cocoa beans loaded with lead, lots of sugar (which is most likely refined, even worse), milk powder (a source of MSG) and soy lecithin (as the name says, made from soy)? Sometimes they also add "natural flavors", which we all know are far from natural. And to add insult to injury, the natural & beneficial cocoa butter is often replaced with a lower class fat, if not a hydrogenated one (which will clog your arteries).

After reading this, do you still want to eat store-bought chocolate?

Since I cook & take control of what I eat, I also take control of my treats and will make my own chocolate. It's really not as hard at it seems. You basically need raw cocoa powder, some good fat (like coconut oil) and a wee bit of natural sweetener (because cocoa powder is quite bitter). You can also add flavors like vanilla extract or spices like cinnamon, depending on your personal taste.

This first recipe is for making carob chips. Just use cocoa powder instead of the carob. Since you need to make a solid piece of chocolate first, you can choose to break it into pieces or not. Note that there are only 4 ingredients involved, can't beat that!

This 2nd recipe is with cocoa powder, and uses Rapadura as a sweetener (vs agave syrup for the first one). I think the Rapadura can easily be replace with coconut sugar (lower GI). The recipe has 5 ingredients which include a pinch of salt (which you can probably omit).

As I said earlier, making chocolate is really not that hard. Then you can also make chocolate fudge and truffles.

You can find plenty of inspiration, recipes & ideas just by browsing the web...Enjoy your chocolates ;)!

Happy New Year from Alchemille's Garden

Madame Alchemille wishes you a happy, healthy & prosperous year 2010!

To celebrate the New Year, Alchemille’s Garden items will be on sale on January 1^st & January 2^nd 2010.

I will be offering -25% off everything in my shop : artisan teas, natural & organic skin/body care as well as handmade accessories

(Discount will be refunded through paypal ~ Coupons aren’t accepted during sales)

…

Spring items will make their appearance in the shop by the beginning of February.

Also don’t miss the limited edition tea “St Amour” for Valentine’s Day!

Bright Blessings,

Alchemille

Alchemille's Garden: http://alchemille.etsy.com

Sunflower Oil Mouthwash to Detoxify the Body

I found this technique in "Moon Time ~ The Art of Harmony with Nature and Lunar Cycles" by Johanna Paungger and Thomas Poppe.

"And old and effective method for the detoxification and strengthening of the whole body and at the same time decontaminating the teeth...This is how it works:

• In the morning on an empty stomach and before you brush your teeth, take a soup-spoon of pure cold-pressed sunflower oil...
• Slurp the oil, loud and vulgarly, like an old knight in the middle ages. This slurping fulfils an important function: it helps the entire body and all its internal organs to receive exact information, via the nerves of the taste buds and the brain, concerning what has just entered the body...When the body receives the information "sunflower oil" it knows that a substance has entered it on to which it can "load" everything that is undesirable, particularly everything that has negative radiations.
• The important thing now is to keep the oil in the mouth without swallowing any! Suck the oil through the teeth and cavities of the mouth, let it roll and slide, push it through the gaps between your teeth, slowly, casually almost, so as not to arouse too strong of a flow of saliva. Do that for about 15 minutes. (If you feel an irresistible urge to swallow before the time is up, make sure you spit the oil first.)
• After a quarter of an hour spit the oil into a wash basin and rinse both your mouth and the basin thoroughly. The oil has been transformed into a poison-laden substance: where it falls no grass will grow. Do not be surprised at the color of the oil: it has now turned white.
• The most favorable time for such a cure: when the moon is waning and for a period of at least eight, preferably fourteen days."

Secondary Edible Parts of Vegetables

It's important to eat a wide variety of foods and these secondary vegetable parts can be a nice way to do so (especially if you grow your own vegetables). I am myself very fond of beet greens, broccoli greens, parsley roots and fennel roots (great in soups & stews) ;).

http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/extension/newsletters/hortupdate/may05/SecVeget.html

New Book Project

I've been wanting to write a book since my teenage years.
As I got older the project evolved and so did my inspirations for this hypothetical book.
I had completely forgotten about it until a couple days ago, after talking to a friend of mine.
The Muse has returned!

I can't say too much about my book project besides that it will be a children's book and most likely bilingual french-english. I will illustrate it myself (something I'm looking forward to) and I plan on publishing the book myself too.

I'm fully aware that such a project will require time and patience. That there will be days when I'll be inspired and others that I won't. That there will times of frustration too. But overall I think it'll be fun and rewarding!

Wish me luck ;)!

124 Ways Sugar Ruins Your Health by Nancy Appleton

http://www.rawfoodinfo.com/articles/art_124wayssugarruinshealt.html

New Cookbooks

I recently received the following books:

• "Delicious ~ Gluten free baking with buckwheat flour" by Michelle Brewster

As the title mentions, all the recipes are made with buckwheat flour, which is a sticky/starchy flour which doesn't require added gums, starches or binders. I tried a small version of the "multi seed" bread (I replaced the egg with flax meal & water), it was very good. A little sweet for my taste buds, so I'll add less sweetener next time (I used date molasses, half the amount needed in the recipe).

• "Flying Apron's Gluten Free & Vegan Baking Book" by Jennifer Katzinger

I haven't tried any recipe yet but they look very tempting. I was glad to read that chickpea flour can be replaced by chestnut flour (I'm not pro-legume flours because of the phytates they contain. Most of these flours are made from non pre-soaked legumes (and of course they are uncooked) which makes them very hard to digest). There is a mini bread section and only half of the breads are yeast free.

• "C'est pas de la tarte" by Fannie Denault

I don't think this book has been translated to English but it's a little gem for alternative cooking. All the pie crusts (sweet and savory) are made of "unusual" ingredients (gluten free or not, but the recipes can be adapted) such as polenta, popcorn, shredded cabbage, agar flakes, sesame seeds...etc. I find this little book very inspiring. Who needs flour anyway? ;)

I also pre-ordered the 2 following books:

• "The Allergen-Free Baker's Handbook ~ How to bake without gluten, wheat, dairy, eggs, soy, peanuts, tree nuts and sesame" by Cybele Pascal (it will be released by the end of December)
• "Allergy-Free Desserts ~ Gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, and nut-free delights" by Elizabeth Gordon (it will be released in February)

I know it may seem like I bake a lot but it's quite the contrary. I don't bake much and usually prefer using nut flours instead of GF grain flour. I also use little to no sweetener (I'd much prefer to use fruits instead ~ something I need to research more about), no eggs and no yeast (I'm also not a big fan of leavening agents (baking powder & soda) so if I can skip them...).

Eating Wildness by Stephen Buhner

"One of our greatest fears is to eat the wildness of the world.

Our mothers intuitively understood something essential: the green is poisonous to civilization. If we eat the wild, it begins to work inside us, altering us, changing us.

Soon, if we eat too much, we will no longer fit the suit that has been made for us. Our hair will begin to grow long and ragged. Our gait and how we hold our body will change. A wild light begins to gleam in our eyes. Our words start to sound strange, nonlinear, emotional. Unpractical. Poetic.

Once we have tasted this wildness, we begin to hunger for a food long denied us, and the more we eat of it the more we will awaken. It is no wonder that we are taught to close off our senses to Nature. Through these channels, the green paws of Nature enter into us, climb over us, search within us, find all our hiding places, burst us open, and blind the intellectual eye with hanging tendrils of green.

The terror is an illusion, of course. For most of our million years on this planet human beings have daily eaten the wild. It's just that the linear mind knows what will happen if you eat it now."

-Steven Buhner

Alchemille's Garden is now on Facebook

Here's the link: Alchemille's Garden

Does the Vaccine Matter?

http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200911/brownlee-h1n1

Egg Free Almond Flour Bread

A simple adaptation of Elana's Simple Bread recipe:

1. I replaced the 3 eggs with 1/2 banana (thoroughly mashed), 3 tbsp unsweetened applesauce and 1 tbsp flax meal + 3 tbsp water. Stir the mixture and let it thicken a few minutes.
2. Instead of 1/2 tsp baking soda and 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar, I used 1 tsp gluten free baking powder and 1 tsp ACV. Egg free baking requires a little bit more leavening.

Other than that, the recipe is the same. I just used less sweetener (1 tsp grade B maple syrup vs 1 tbsp agave nectar) and baked the bread a few extra minutes (it all depends on how moist the batter is).

The result is a tasty bread, not too sweet (the banana flavor isn't too strong either), and a loaf that holds well even when slicing (I guess I'm getting better at replacing eggs).

You could use just flax meal if you wanted too. I know flax is good for you because it contains omega 3s and blah blah blah, but it also lowers the body's estrogen level. This may be beneficial for some women but not for others. Plus I already have my omega 3s covered with cod liver...

I am considering camelina seeds as a replacement for flax seeds. Camelina (also called wild or false flax) belongs to the brassica/cabbage/mustard family and has been used much longer than flax (the Celts were using camelina as part of their diet). But it has a higher omega 3 ratio and its oil is more stable than flax's. As for flax, the seeds also become mucilaginous with water but I haven't found any information about phytoestrogens in camelina seeds. The only thing is that the oil is already not widely available, and the seeds are even harder to find.

Homemade Gluten Free Sourdough Bread & Baked Goods - Yes You Can!

I've been on a gluten free (leaning more towards the SCD and paleo diets nowadays) diet for years now. And bread is something I have given up for a long time, except for the occasional crepes, pancakes or flat breads and nut/seed flour based breads that I enjoy because they are filling and nutritious.

Commercial gluten free bread are horrible concoctions straight from a mad scientist's lab. They are expensive and let's face it: replace gluten by loads of starches and gums isn't a healthy solution. Carbs and starches are sugars that your body will store, not burn. I checked several recipes for breadmaking which are also strange concoctions of a myriad of ingredients that in the end give you some kind of dense, starchy, sponge-like brick that I wouldn't dare calling bread! Baking without yeast and eggs can be challenging too.

I was looking for something else: something healthy, nutritious, easily digestible, easy to prepare with few ingredients and most importantly, something properly prepared.

Even though I've cut grains almost entirely from my diet, I always soak them. I've also recently discovered the benefits of lacto-fermentation and now ferment almost anything: juices, teas, pancakes, vegetables...etc. I got used to the sour taste which I now crave (your body knows best what's right for you, you just have to listen).

Most people think that soaking grains & legumes is time consuming and useless. Wrong! This process is absolutely necessary to remove the phytates/anti-nutrients, allow proper cooking and proper digestibility so that your body can fully absorb and use the nutrients in food. Using grains that haven't been sprouted, soaked or fermented will lead to vitamin and mineral deficiencies, tooth demineralization/enamel loss (which I have experienced), digestive problems and a whole lot of other health problems...

Anyway, I was on a quest to find a way to make natural, fermented/sourdough-like gluten free bread. And I found it! Shanon Kane, who has been suffering from food allergies and digestive disorders, has developed recipes to make gluten free sourdough bread. These recipes are free of gluten, dairy, eggs, yeast, corn, soy and gums. She uses water kefir to boost the fermentation of her sourdough starters, but if you are not dairy sensitive you can use whey, yogurt, kefir or cultured buttermilk as well.

Shannon offers an e-book which you can use to make your own gluten-free sourdough breads, muffins, pancakes and pizza, and contains "extensive and detailed directions to help you get started making your own gluten free starters. It also includes 10 delicious recipes plus a section on pancakes and interesting variations." She also has a few blogs, including the Art of Gluten-Free Sourdough Baking in which she gives a few recipes and explanations regarding sourdough fermentation, applying the principles of Weston A. Price to a gluten free diet.

Quinoa - The Golden Grain

Who hasn't heard of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) ? This little grain (which is in fact a grass from the chenopod family ~ like spinach and beets) has become increasingly popular these last few years, and is a blessing for people on a gluten free diet. But behind this little wonder of Nature that people can now enjoy worldwide, there is a sad and not-so-glorious story.

I just saw a very interesting documentary about quinoa and peasants of the Bolivian Altiplano. Quinoa has been a staple food in Bolivia for a very long time but with the increasing demand for the little grain and its proportionally increasing price, the poor folks of Bolivia can't afford eating quinoa anymore...They say even store bought pasta is cheaper, isn't it outrageous?

There's more to the story. Quinoa, it seems, has done a lot of good to the indian peasants of the Altiplano: they've become rich (and richer with higher prices on the market) and they've finally earned some respect! But here's the drawback: agriculture in the Altiplano isn't an easy thing - the land is almost barren and peasants already have a hard time feeding themselves & their families. Yet year after year, there's less and less quinoa being harvested in the Altiplano; the land they cherish is becoming "tired" as they say...And they start worrying and acknowledging that in a near future they won't be able to grow the golden grain anymore.

These people have been working hard to feed the world while they are already currently struggling to feed themselves.

Quinoa is a grain that doesn't have to many requirements, so that the home gardener can grow it too. There are a few seed suppliers selling quinoa seeds. If you can't find quinoa seeds (though I'm sure you can grow them from the boxes you find in your grocery store), there are other chenopods that produce similar edible grains (and greens) that you can grow, like Huauzontle (Chenopodium berlandieri) and the Giant Goosefoot (Chenopodium gigantium).

I believe that the agriculture of the future will be local. It has to be. If the best agricultural and environmentally friendly techniques were used worldwide, there would be enough to grow & eat (without depleting the soil: the ecology of the soil is very important) for everybody. This the 21st century and people are still starving...How come? There's enough money, knowledge and resources. Money is wasted, knowledge is hidden and resources have a price. It's always about money and the power to deprive & control poor countries which, with a little help and good will, could thrive! But that's another story...

I've just sown a few quinoa seeds this morning, I hope to be able to see the plants grow...And harvest my own seeds (even if just a few). I also hope that the peasants from the Altiplano will manage to grow enough quinoa to feed themselves first, before the rest of the world!

Unexplained Infertility / How the foods you eat are keeping you from getting pregnant

http://nourishedkitchen.com/unexplained-infertility/

Alchemille's October Newsletter

Dear Friends,

I hope this newsletter finds you well.

I know I have been pretty silent lately, doing a lot of thinking and working on new ideas and projects.

So, What's New?

Well, since my Wise Woman Exfoliating Glove has become a popular item lately, I offer another "fancier" looking glove: the Rosette Exfoliating Glove. I knit both of these upon request and you can choose the fiber you want me to use: jute, Himalayan nettle or Himalayan hemp. For each glove, I provide instructions for use & care (see more under listings).

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=36753&section_id=5101995

Halloween is approaching, so I listed my seasonal Samhain/All Hallows Tea: 100% organic and freshly blended with black tea, rooibos, orange peel, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and rosehips. This tea is only available until November 2nd.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=36753&section_id=5096792

I now also offer Seasonal Tea Subscriptions, called "ONE SEASON OF TEA". The current Fall offering (October to December) includes: 1 Thé du Matin (Moning Tea), 1 L'Orangerie and 1 Thé à l'églantine (Rosehip Tea)

>October: “Thé du Matin”/ Morning tea (organic green tea, organic rosemary, organic orange peel, organic rosehips, organic cinnamon and organic cloves) CONTAINS SOME CAFFEINE. AVOID DURING PREGNANCY.

>November: L'Orangerie (organic black tea, organic rooibos, organic orange peel, organic cacao nibs and organic cinnamon) CONTAINS SOME CAFFEINE. USE SPARINGLY DURING PREGNANCY.

>December: "Thé à l'églantine" / Rosehip tea (organic black tea, organic rosehips, pesticide free rose petals and organic cloves) CONTAINS CAFFEINE. USE SPARINGLY DURING PREGNANCY.

For more details regarding the subscription, see listing:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32346531

>Note that the 3 teas above are also listed individually.

Madame Alchemille also recommends:

-Thé d'Automne (Autumn Tea), a blend of organic rooibos, organic cinnamon, organic dried apples, organic anise seeds, coriander seeds, organic rosemary and organic peppermint.

-Zen Coffee, a 100% organic blend of roasted chicory roots, cacao nibs, cinnamon chips & cloves.

-Journey to Middle-Earth, a 100% organic blend of green & red rooibos, cinnamon chips, peppermint, anise seeds and rosemary.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=36753&section_id=5096792

-Vitamin C Tea, 100% organic blend of hibiscus, rosehips, dandelion leaves and strawberry leaves.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=36753&section_id=5054725

AND

Autumnal beauty care items such as Autumn Cinnamon Wise Woman Lip Balm, Woodland Fairy & Autumn Fairy Facial Elixirs, La Campagne & Magic Pumpkin Face Masks, Autumn Faery Beauty Pack...

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=36753&section_id=5101995

What am I currently working on:

-Sets of handmade, natural, biodegradable runes (with instructions) to allow you to do your own readings/divination at home or with friends

-Seasonal druidic creams and matching oils (both herbally infused) inspired by the Druid's Herbal.

Herbally Yours,

Alchemille

More Recommended Cookbooks

A few weeks I posted a long list of recommended cookbooks for special diets (gluten free, SCD, paleo...etc). I'd like to add a few more books to this list ;).

*GLUTEN FREE SECTION*

• "Gluten Free Mediterranean" by Sanaa
• "Gluten-Free Italian ~ Over 150 Irresistible Recipes without Wheat - from Crostini to Tiramisu" by Jacqueline Mallorca
  

*GRAIN FREE/ SCD-GAPS / PALEO SECTION*

• "Specific Carbohydrate Diet ~ Southern Style" by Jan Locker (with almond flour)
  
• "Cooking to Heal ~ Nutrition & Cooking Class" (DVD + Booklet) by Julie Matthews
• "A Primitive Diet" by Beverley Southam
• "Totally Flour-Free Baking" by Dinah Alison (with almond flour)
  

*INTERESTING, USEFUL AND INSPIRATIONAL BOOKS*

• "The Allergy-Free Cookbook ~ How to avoid the 8 major food allergens and eat happily ever after" by Eileen Rhude Yoder
• "The Allergy Exclusion Diet ~ The 28-day plan to solve your food intolerances" by Jill Carter & Alison Edwards
• "Recipes for IBS ~ Great tasting recipes and tips customized for your symptoms" by Ashley Koff
• "Food Energetics ~ The Spiritual, Emotional, and Nutritional Power of What We Eat" by Steve Gagné