Nina's Ezekiel Bread Healthy Tuna Sandwich Recipe

Greetings! Have you ever considered elevating your basic tuna salad recipe to a higher nutritional level? Also, have you considered Ezekiel bread as a healthier option for your sandwiches? If so, here's a short audio video describing a recipe for healthy tuna salad that will surely boost its nutritional value. The audio video includes the health benefits of the ingredients to encourage you to consider using fresh herbs in your meal preparations. Using fresh herbs in your recipes has the potential of taking your foods to medicinal levels, as well as enhancing the flavor. "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." - Hippocrates  
  

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Parenting Begins Before Conception

Greetings! Have you ever considered that parenting actually begins before conception? That's right! Before the unfertilized egg is even fertilized, parents should begin the parenting process. Whoa, GrandmaNina - how is that accomplished? Now, before you begin to think that this blog message is not for you for various reasons, please give me a few more minutes of your time. Who knows, maybe someone in your sphere of influence might benefit from this information: children, grandchildren, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, friends, mentees, and others. On that note, let's keep the thoughts flowing😇. As I was saying, the wellbeing of your child begins before conception. The spirit, soul, and body balance of your yet to be conceived child is affected by the state of your spirit, soul, and body. That means that your parenting strategy should begin as soon as you realize that you want to become a parent someday. It's a different mindset when you realize that one day you'll be responsible for the life of another human being. That's a sobering thought, isn't it? As you think, so are you😇. Wow, now that ought to give you pause for thought. So, what's a man or woman to do?

The first step is to consider the state of your spirit. What do you believe? What is your philosophy as it relates to life? What are your thoughts about your own childhood? What are your thoughts about how you were raised? Do you pray for guidance? Are you a loving person? Are you at peace? Remember, this is a holistic process. It requires some deep work to get to the root of who you are in this life. Again, as you think, so are you - and you are going to have a major influence over your child. You need to receive your healing, so that you don't cause wounds - hurt people, hurt people - healed people, heal. We want you whole, so that you can lead your child to wholeness. You need to discover your strengths and weaknesses by the Spirit of God, so that you can see the same in your child. In other words, you need to know your purpose to help someone in their purpose.

The next step is to deal with your soul. Your soul is comprised of your mind, will, and emotions. Your mind allows you to be aware of your experiences. Do you think about your life, or do you just go through the motions? "Cogito ergo sum" - "I think, therefore, I am". ~ Rene' Descartes. How self disciplined are you? Self discipline is defined as the ability to control one's feelings and overcome one's weaknesses; the ability to pursue what one thinks is right despite temptations to abandon it.  Parenting requires surrendering to TRUTH. What level is your emotional intelligence? Emotions are powerful affective states of consciousness. When your emotional state is healthy, you use the information gleaned from your feelings to guide your thinking and behavior. See, it's all connected😇.

The last step for this blog is to evaluate your level of overall health, as well as the health and wellbeing of your child. Yes, I'm talking about the condition your body is in before conception. It really makes a difference in the health of your child. Do you exercise? Do you get enough sleep? Do you eat healthy, including generous amounts of fruits and vegetables? Do you drink adequate amounts of water? Do you supplement to cover deficits in food quality? Do you avoid products loaded with chemicals? Have you researched or learned about herbs and superfoods for optimum health?

Also, what are your plans regarding childhood vaccines? Do you plan to breastfeed? Do you have a plan for your child's healthy eating schedule? Will you need childcare? How about education? Where will your family attend church? How are your finances?

These are just a few things to consider before conception. However, even if your family is not planned in advance, it's never too late to change. You're just a thought away from a new beginning. Start right where you are with what you have, and you'll be there at the appointed time. God loves you ALWAYS😇.

Have you interviewed and selected a spiritual doula to support you during your pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum stages?

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According To The Power

Greetings! Are you excited about this new season of dream fulfillment? Are you ready to make a fresh start on your journey to wholeness? Are you prepared to live your highest life starting now? If your answer is a resounding yes, read on😇.

From my book, "According To The Power":

Each of us has an innate desire for purpose and meaning in our lives. We want to be loving, healthy, successful, prosperous, giving, fulfilled, happy human beings. We seek spiritual, mental, and physical balance in all areas of our lives. We long to make a difference in this world that continues long after we have passed through. To this end, we hunger and thirst for knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. Today, we have advanced technology, mass media, and the Internet to keep us in a state of trying to keep up with the rapidly increasing information that is now available at our fingertips. None of this should be a surprise, as the Bible clearly states in the book of Daniel 12:4: "many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase."

Could it be that we're searching in the wrong places for that which is hidden?

Jesus said, "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." - Matthew 6:33

We begin with the first step in any journey - pinpointing where you are in relationship to where you want to be.

It's time for you to go where you've never gone before. It's time to see what you've never seen before. It's time to hear what you've never heard before. I'm praying for you, as you're all packed and ready to go; and I know that you'll reach exactly where you're meant to be based on the choices that you make. God be with you.

Be encouraged,

Nina Bazemore

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Tips and Products for Healthy Moisturized Happy Skin

Greetings! Did you know that the average adult has more than 8 pounds of skin? That's right, your skin is your largest organ. Not only that, your skin protects you from so many environmental hazards - as well as, harmful bacteria, viruses, and other toxins. Your skin is also connected to your immune system. So, don't you think you should be doing more to keep your skin healthy and happy? Of course, it starts with drinking adequate water for your body weight for internal hydration - eating plenty of fruits and vegetables - exercising - and getting the necessary amount of sleep. In fact, it flows from the inside out. In other words, the healthier your internal organs, the better you look on the outside. The more attention you give to a healthy lifestyle, the less premature aging you will experience. Imagine a life without premature wrinkles, dry skin, age spots, rashes, and other skin conditions due to unhealthy living. Say it with me, "all things are possible for those who believe".😇

But, did you know that what you apply to your skin also seeps into your body? Yes, that's true. So, in this video, I've included some very basic natural and organic products to keep your skin healthy, moisturized, and happy: so that it flows from the inside out, and the outside in.

You can also find my line of products, niEL's Heavenly Apothecary, here.

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Nine Tips For Daily Peace and Rejuvenation!

Have you ever wondered why some people always seem to be in a good mood - why some people always seem to have a good day? Do you know people who always see the good in everything - the glass is always half full? How about people who are always at peace? You might even think they're faking it. Some are! However, it is possible to live a life of contentment😇. It's all in your perspective. It's what you believe. We are our thoughts! So, that means you are only thoughts away from a new reality. We attract to ourselves at the frequency of our thoughts. You knew I had to get it in somewhere in this message😇. The challenge is understanding how everything you think, say, and do contributes to the quality of your life. Everything is connected. The thoughts you think - words you speak - things you do - things you don't do - food you eat - music and words you hear - environment and atmosphere in which you dwell; it all makes you who you are.

Here's a strategy for you: set your intentions daily. Knowledge is facts and information. Understanding is the perception that follows knowledge. Wisdom is the application of truth. Truth says God has good plans for your life. Wisdom says set your attention on good. How, you might ask? I've learned that incorporating simple basic daily habits helps to keep me focused and peaceful. You might say I'm one of those people who chooses to see all things working together for the good of them that love the Lord😇. I choose to inspire. I choose to motivate. I choose to encourage. So, instead of getting frustrated by life, strategize! The tips in this video can help you get started. Be encouraged!
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Frankincense

Greetings! I trust that all is well, and I thank you for reading and viewing this week's "musings". In this post, I'm going to allow pictures to speak to you. I hope you don't mind. In fact, I've heard that sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. Meaning, sometimes an idea can be conveyed with an image more effectively than a description. Hmm, maybe I should use pictures more often. Well, it won't just be a still image. I've also added words to the pictures for even more of a visual point. You know, I think pictures plus words ought to do it. It's really not that deep. But, maybe it is...depends on how far you want to travel down the rabbit hole. Okay, enough of that.

This week I'm going to very briefly share some of the amazing health benefits of frankincense. Even though frankincense has been around for thousands of years, it is an herb that is rarely discussed or recommended. Frankincense was one of the gifts given to Jesus by the wise men. That's enough to get my attention. So, even though I've only pictured a few uses for this powerful herb; it has culinary, medicinal, cosmetic, and other uses, as well. It's one of the herbs that I use in some way daily - unless, of course, I run out. However, that never seems to happen. I must say, I always have frankincense on hand to add to food, to use topically, or for spiritual purposes. That's right, we offer it on our online store. So, I guess I have no excuse😇. Health and blessings! Remember to share😊

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The Open Door...

Greetings! First off, I think I have some explaining to do: yes, I'm also known as "thedetoxprophet". Why? Well, if you're following me on my four Facebook pages, Twitter, YouTube, other websites and blogs, you know that I believe in holistic wellness. In other words, I believe that there is a crucial connection between the spirit, soul, and body. You would also know that I believe that it is imperative that we maintain a clear passageway to receive by maintaining a cleansed system. This cleansing is accomplished through a very sophisticated process of holistic detoxification. So, since I specialize in helping people to detox their spirits, souls, and body; and a prophet delivers messages: hence "thedetoxprophet". Now that that's all cleared up, let's get to this week's message.

Have you ever been given an opportunity, but you just couldn't get to where you were going? You don't have to answer me. I already know the answer. It's yes, isn't it? How did I know? Because we all receive opportunities for change; and we all face obstacles as we move forward. Change requires growth. Are you ready? Let's call these opportunities doors, okay? I think we can agree that doors are either open or closed. So far, so good. Now, let's say, you receive an invitation to walk through an open door of great possibilities. Sounds wonderful!  Remember, the good promise is on the other side of the open door. Excited? This is going to be awesome! Uh-oh! I didn't tell you about the cost to change. I have a confession: I didn't tell you because the average person doesn't like change, especially the cost. It takes courage to change; and many people want the promise without the investment. So, they stand at the door looking out, but never passing through. Why? Because spiritual growth requires sacrifice, and sacrifice is hard. For some, it's easier to settle for mediocrity when life gets hard. But, the truth of the matter is: if it were easy, everybody would do it. Right? You know as soon as you step out in faith, your faith is tested. That's life. The next level requires a test. Remember when you were in school, and you needed to pass tests to move on to the next highest grade? Aha! Now you see what I'm talking about. It's only a test. Tests are necessary for growth that leads to change. I've learned that it's always harder right before a breakthrough, and this is where most people give up. Don't give up when it gets hard! Push past the discomfort of pain. You'll adjust to this new level in due time. Push past the obstacles. Keep moving! Keep you eyes on the promise. You can do this! You are not alone! Everyone who has ever made it to the next level has gone through the process to get there. "You won't get there until you walk through the open door." God is for you, and so am I.

Jesus Christ is my Lord! I'll be back next week with another message.