Workshop This Tuesday!

This Tuesday, March 6th, Dr. Brian Blatt and myself will be hosting an introduction workshop on what causes chronic diseases. You'll have, first hand, the perspective of a chiropractor and a nutritionists speaking about the true causes of disease in the body. Come see how our views support each other, and support a truly wholesome, healthy life. RSVP to save your spot! Yummy snack from me will be served.

"Magic" Black Soy Beans...and there is a tea for it!

So maybe the old man who sold Jack those beans for his cow knew they were black soy beans, and the power behind them.... c'mon folks... Jack and the Beanstalk? No? No one!?

Okay, enough of that. Let's stop with the ridiculousness, we know there's nothing magical about black soy beans, but you'd be in awe if I shared their powers with you.

Without getting into too many complicated explainations, black soy beans are the black seed of the latin plant, glycine soja. Sweet in taste, it's found to be extremely benefical for the spleen and kidneys. Don't be surprised if it also improved blood circulation, acts as a duiretic, improves bone and joint disorders, bronchitis, improves kidney and bladder problems, irregular menstration, removes toxins from the body, and overall helps to relax. Phew! What a mouth-full.

I've been feeling a little under the weather with this winter season and wanted to give my dry cough some reflief, so I whipped up some yummy black soy bean tea. Try drinking a cup of this for 24 hours and tell me how you feel after...I feel great!

BLACK SOY BEAN TEA
1/2 cup rinsed black soy beans (un-cooked, no cans please)
2 cups of water (ratio of beans to water will always be 1:4)
1-inch piece of kombu

Place the beans in the water with the kombu. Let it come to a boil and cover. Heavy pot and lid is always best. Cook beans for 30 minutes! They won't be cooked all the way, but you can always finish cooking them later. Strain the beans—you better save that water because that's your tea! Drink about 1/2-1 cup every 2 hours. It's like MAGIC!

Ask the 'Duke' if it's time for a Lunch Break

It's COLD outside and I just need something to warm me up. It's the perfect time of year for Udon Miso Soup!

Nothing's better than homemade, but I know what you're thinking, 'I didn't have time to cook today.' For my Manhattan'ers out there, it's Duke to the rescue! I got a large bowl of Miso Soup with fresh udon noodles, vegetables, and tofu. I paid a little extra for some fried tofu, so my total price came to $7.40! Not bad for Manhattan. You can't beat miso to watch those winter sniffles go away.

Check out Cafe Duke!

This location is in Soho and one of my favorites for many years now. Check it out sometime and write me about it ;)

Gratitude....

Dear Blog Readers -

It's been a momentous night for me. I've never felt so grateful and blessed. With the airing of my documentary tonight, it's brought me back to experiencing it all over again. It's been such an incredible journey for me over the last 10 years of my life. You really never know where life will take you. I never thought I would ever develop a life-threatening illness, and I never would have thought that I had the strength to overcome it. I truly believe that each and every person has an inner strength within them. I started this blog thinking that if I could just make a difference in one persons life, it would be worth it. Knowing that I've reached 100 followers is astounding and heartfelt. You can make anything happen if you believe in it enough.

Life is truly a gift. Tonight, I hope you all live every moment of it to it's fullest and never have any regrets.

To all of you who follow me, I couldn't be this happy without you.
xo
Marisa

Front Page of the Health Section TODAY!

Featured today in the Staten Island Advance!
Read about my story and my experience filming my upcoming episode to appear on 'The Incurables'

Click here to Read the full article!

Whole Foods Austin

Check out their bulk section along with organic oil and nut butters. Can we have this in New York please? The selection was so amazing!

Beat That Winter Cold with Apple Cider Vinegar?

It's a new year and you're getting a new start. This means it's the perfect time of year for your body to go through a nice winter cleanse. In this case, you might come down with some of the common cold symptoms of running nose, sneezing, scratchy throat, and some minor aches in the body. Sounds fun, I know.

If you're anything like me (the busy NYer), we don't have time for colds, right? On the plus side, this is your body's way of finding balance, so try to just let it run its course and go through what it needs to. Slow down a bit!

However, just to quicken the process, I was recently suggested this remedy which just might help you cope with the symptoms. Apple Cider Vinegar and some strong miso soup!

Just take a heaping tablespoon and add it to about 2 cups of room-temp water and drink as fast as you can get down. It's a bit harsh, so please DO NOT try on an empty stomach or if you start feeling nausea. Follow it down with a nice warm bowl of miso soup, and you'll have yourself up and about in no time.

Now, don't hold me to this, I've just tried it today and so far so good! If you've tried this before OR if you would like to try it, please post a comment and let me know! Love hearing about your experiences ;)

WATCH HER ON TV!

Watch my episode on THE INCURABLES.

Air date: Thursday, January 19th 9pm EST

Click here to view a Sneak Preview

Vegetable Run

Taking a little trail run in Austin, TX and came across some organic vegetables. Sponsored by Whole Foods.

10 Day Lifestyle Training Program with Virginia Harper!

COMING UP IN FEBRUARY:

Many have written to me over the last 2 years who are suffering, or have a friend/relative suffering from Crohn's or Colitis. In wanting so strongly to help each and every one of you the best I could, I think this is the perfect solution.

Virginia Harper and I will be collaborating a 10 day retreat program where you will learn EXACTLY what it takes to conquer your illness and regain your health. Working with each of you on an individualized based guidance, you can't get a better program then this. It saved my life and I know it can save yours.

Click Here for More Information on this Program

Tentative dates are Feb 20th thru March 1st. Location to be confirmed (looking at locations outside NY).

If this is something you might be interested in, please write me! We are currently working out specific details. This is a traveling program and if there is enough interest in your community, we can come to you.