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March 26, 2016
Confessions of a Health Author
The Writer (March 2003)A Healthy Opportunity10 ways to tap into health and fitness marketsBy Cal Orey
Author of Healing Powers series (2000-2017)
While I am a health nut, I didn’t plan on becoming a health writer. But for over a decade (despite my goal to be a romance novelist), it’s the health-related projects that have kept my busy. And there’s plenty of work to go around. Welcome to the wide, wide world of medical, health and fitness consumers. The trend is for people to get well and stay well. And it’s this kind of attitude that opens up doors to a variety of departments such as health, diet and nutrition, diseases and conditions, fitness and exercise, family health and sexual health. Looking back, it would have helped to know the potential pitfalls-and practical pointers to help meet the challenges of writing magazines articles and health books. Here are 10 tips, gleaned from my experience, that you can use to crack the health market.1. Find cutting-edge news. Think like a consumer. Find a timely topic in the health world, and you can get one step closer to landing an assignment. I learned fast that catchy spin on a weight loss or disease idea grabs the attention of editors big time. For example, my article “Lose 12 pounds in one week!” turned into the cover story of Woman’s World. Later, American Media Mini Mags, Inc., assigned me a mini-project to expand on the diet article, which led to several quickie diet books (1,750 to 25,000 words, with payment ranging from $1,500 to $4,000 or more).How you can do it: Make old topics newsworthy. That means thinking like a consumer: “I would love to read a story on an anti-aging trend or miracle sex drug.” To stay informed, check out JNet’s U.S. health news at www.journalismnet.com/beats/healthus.htm.2. Target your audience. If your heart isn’t into your subject, you’ll get the big chill from an editor. Devin Alexander, Muscle & Fitness editorial assistant, advises, “Know our magazine and the kinds of stories we do so you’re not pitching off-the-wall topics. For example, don’t send an idea on beauty make overs. It’s clear you don’t know what we’re about.” In other words, you’ve got to brainstorm and put your creativity to work.How you can do it: Ask yourself, “Do I really have the right slant and format to fit the publication?” A super-fitness magazine, for example, publishes articles like “Six-Week Killer Workout,” but that would be a poor fit for a mainstream family magazine. Try to sculpt your idea to fit your audience. Pick up a copy of the health publication-and read it.3. Add statistics and facts. The numbers game can also hook an editor. In Doctors’ Orders, I wrote, “Breast cancer: the statistics are sobering. One in eight women will contract this disease.” It’s a startling statistic that shows no woman is immune-and dishes out instant and wide audience appeal.How you can do it: You can use statistics in the lead paragraph to lure an editor. If you have several interesting facts, put them in a sidebar for oomph. Get up-to-date numbers from a nationwide organization such as the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org). Sources like these often provide fact sheets on their Web sites.4. Team up with experts. Several years ago, I wrote a column on diet and nutrition for Woman’s World. I paired up with registered dietitians and interviewed medical doctors. The pros fed me their knowledge, and I wrote credible articles without having to get a health credential.How you can do it: You, too, will find that collaboration has its perks. While dietitians may charge a fee (e.g., to devise a diet plan), you’ll be more apt to get an assignment if you work with one on a nutrition article. And note: High-profile doctors are busy, so cater to their schedule. Bonus tip: Doctors are always looking for ghostwriters.5. Lose the medical-ESE. You’ll discover that doctors and academics may use a five-syllable vocabulary full of technical words. And if you don’t stay alert, you’ll wake up dazed and confused when writing your article or book.How you can do it: To avoid a too-heady interview, take control. Try saying, “Pretend I am 5 years old, and please repeat what you said.” Or rephrase their words out loud and get the experts’ blessings. Always tape your interview. If you don’t understand a word or doubt a meaning during transcription, go back to the expert and double-check the quote.6. Devour great quotes. Good health articles come with good quotes. Get colorful and concise language straight from your sources to paint a picture. The best quotes are ones that leave you thinking, “Wow!” In my book The Healing Powers of Vinegar: A Complete Guide to Nature’s Most Remarkable Remedy, one doctor struggled with weight loss.
(In 2015 VINEGAR received the #1 Best Seller banner! on amazon.com and kobo.com (in many health-related categories).The 3rd edition will be released in the summer of 2016.)
The Healing Powers Of Vinegar
Cal Orey 4.4 out of 5 stars
293
#1 Best Seller in Healthy CookingKindle Edition$1.99Posted by Cal Orey, Author-Intuitive
To connect with readers, I quoted her saying, “I lost 50 pounds-five times! I tried every diet you can name. I’d finally attained my dream of becoming a doctor, but I was miserable because I weighed over 200 pounds. It was time to get off the roller coaster.” Her comments have more of an impact than anything I could have written.How you can do it: The trick to getting quotes is threefold: Bond with your subject by sharing experiences; listen for words that lead to a gold mind; and ask: “How did that make you feel?”7. Use metaphors. Good quotes are nice; metaphors are nicer. Health writing can be a dry subject. In my story “Eat With Ease” for Energy Times, I had to discuss digestive enzymes. Boring, right? Wrong. Mighty metaphor came to the rescue. I paraphrased a doctor: “Like little Pac-Men and women, enzymes can speed up the digestive process and help break down the food so your body can absorb it.”How you can do it: To get a visual image of a topic, go for it like a dog chasing a ball. It will make your work more interesting, and show that you’ve got a handle on the subject.8. Digest good studies. People want scientific proof. It is your job to back up your words of wisdom. Animal research is lower in importance than research on humans. Testimonials and anecdotal evidence are not hard-hitting health studies. Peer-reviewed journal articles (such as those in The New England Journal of Medicine) are the best.How you can do it: The more subjects in a controlled study (where sick people are compared to healthy people), the better. For up-to-date studies, contact EurekAlert at www.eurekalert.org.9. Sprinkle in anecdotes. Adding real-life people brings life to health projects. Lora Wintz, executive editor of Complete Woman, says, “I like a health article that includes first-person stories because they help draw my reader in and give them something to relate to immediately: “This could happen to me if it could happen to her.” In Doctors’ Orders, for instance, Susan Lark’s story rings true in this paragraph: “During medical school, I had both PMS and cramps. The last couple of years, I was sometimes on call all night taking care of patients. And the days were incredibly long and difficult. I often compare it to boot camp. I remember having severe cramps, so that I’d have to leave work and go to the on-call room and just sit there in misery.”How you can do it: Good connections-and connecting-will get you that dream anecdote. (If you have trouble, practice, tip #6.) To find anecdotes, contact health clinics, national health organizations and authors of health books.10. Check your facts. Once you have finished your work, fact-check. Sloppy reporting will end upas a rewrite or worse-rejected. “Proofread,” caution all health editors.How you can do it: Check the spelling of names, titles and medical terms. (Pick up a medical dictionary.) It will annoy your editor (and you) if your work contains a blooper. And yes, do include the vitals of study information (i.e., journal and date). And finally, here’s some overall good advice: “I evaluate whether the piece is newsworthy, well-written, focused, informative and credible. I admire the use of humor and off-the-cuff analogies, too,” says Kerrie-Lee Brown, editor of American Health & Fitness. These tips will help you survive the hunt and fill your belly in the health market.
While I am a health nut, I didn’t plan on becoming a health writer. But for over a decade (despite my goal to be a romance novelist), it’s the health-related projects that have kept my busy. And there’s plenty of work to go around. Welcome to the wide, wide world of medical, health and fitness consumers. The trend is for people to get well and stay well. And it’s this kind of attitude that opens up doors to a variety of departments such as health, diet and nutrition, diseases and conditions, fitness and exercise, family health and sexual health. Looking back, it would have helped to know the potential pitfalls-and practical pointers to help meet the challenges of writing magazines articles and health books. Here are 10 tips, gleaned from my experience, that you can use to crack the health market.1. Find cutting-edge news. Think like a consumer. Find a timely topic in the health world, and you can get one step closer to landing an assignment. I learned fast that catchy spin on a weight loss or disease idea grabs the attention of editors big time. For example, my article “Lose 12 pounds in one week!” turned into the cover story of Woman’s World. Later, American Media Mini Mags, Inc., assigned me a mini-project to expand on the diet article, which led to several quickie diet books (1,750 to 25,000 words, with payment ranging from $1,500 to $4,000 or more).How you can do it: Make old topics newsworthy. That means thinking like a consumer: “I would love to read a story on an anti-aging trend or miracle sex drug.” To stay informed, check out JNet’s U.S. health news at www.journalismnet.com/beats/healthus.htm.2. Target your audience. If your heart isn’t into your subject, you’ll get the big chill from an editor. Devin Alexander, Muscle & Fitness editorial assistant, advises, “Know our magazine and the kinds of stories we do so you’re not pitching off-the-wall topics. For example, don’t send an idea on beauty make overs. It’s clear you don’t know what we’re about.” In other words, you’ve got to brainstorm and put your creativity to work.How you can do it: Ask yourself, “Do I really have the right slant and format to fit the publication?” A super-fitness magazine, for example, publishes articles like “Six-Week Killer Workout,” but that would be a poor fit for a mainstream family magazine. Try to sculpt your idea to fit your audience. Pick up a copy of the health publication-and read it.3. Add statistics and facts. The numbers game can also hook an editor. In Doctors’ Orders, I wrote, “Breast cancer: the statistics are sobering. One in eight women will contract this disease.” It’s a startling statistic that shows no woman is immune-and dishes out instant and wide audience appeal.How you can do it: You can use statistics in the lead paragraph to lure an editor. If you have several interesting facts, put them in a sidebar for oomph. Get up-to-date numbers from a nationwide organization such as the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org). Sources like these often provide fact sheets on their Web sites.4. Team up with experts. Several years ago, I wrote a column on diet and nutrition for Woman’s World. I paired up with registered dietitians and interviewed medical doctors. The pros fed me their knowledge, and I wrote credible articles without having to get a health credential.How you can do it: You, too, will find that collaboration has its perks. While dietitians may charge a fee (e.g., to devise a diet plan), you’ll be more apt to get an assignment if you work with one on a nutrition article. And note: High-profile doctors are busy, so cater to their schedule. Bonus tip: Doctors are always looking for ghostwriters.5. Lose the medical-ESE. You’ll discover that doctors and academics may use a five-syllable vocabulary full of technical words. And if you don’t stay alert, you’ll wake up dazed and confused when writing your article or book.How you can do it: To avoid a too-heady interview, take control. Try saying, “Pretend I am 5 years old, and please repeat what you said.” Or rephrase their words out loud and get the experts’ blessings. Always tape your interview. If you don’t understand a word or doubt a meaning during transcription, go back to the expert and double-check the quote.6. Devour great quotes. Good health articles come with good quotes. Get colorful and concise language straight from your sources to paint a picture. The best quotes are ones that leave you thinking, “Wow!” In my book The Healing Powers of Vinegar: A Complete Guide to Nature’s Most Remarkable Remedy, one doctor struggled with weight loss.
(In 2015 VINEGAR received the #1 Best Seller banner! on amazon.com and kobo.com (in many health-related categories).The 3rd edition will be released in the summer of 2016.)
The Healing Powers Of Vinegar
Cal Orey 4.4 out of 5 stars
293
#1 Best Seller in Healthy CookingKindle Edition$1.99Posted by Cal Orey, Author-Intuitive
To connect with readers, I quoted her saying, “I lost 50 pounds-five times! I tried every diet you can name. I’d finally attained my dream of becoming a doctor, but I was miserable because I weighed over 200 pounds. It was time to get off the roller coaster.” Her comments have more of an impact than anything I could have written.How you can do it: The trick to getting quotes is threefold: Bond with your subject by sharing experiences; listen for words that lead to a gold mind; and ask: “How did that make you feel?”7. Use metaphors. Good quotes are nice; metaphors are nicer. Health writing can be a dry subject. In my story “Eat With Ease” for Energy Times, I had to discuss digestive enzymes. Boring, right? Wrong. Mighty metaphor came to the rescue. I paraphrased a doctor: “Like little Pac-Men and women, enzymes can speed up the digestive process and help break down the food so your body can absorb it.”How you can do it: To get a visual image of a topic, go for it like a dog chasing a ball. It will make your work more interesting, and show that you’ve got a handle on the subject.8. Digest good studies. People want scientific proof. It is your job to back up your words of wisdom. Animal research is lower in importance than research on humans. Testimonials and anecdotal evidence are not hard-hitting health studies. Peer-reviewed journal articles (such as those in The New England Journal of Medicine) are the best.How you can do it: The more subjects in a controlled study (where sick people are compared to healthy people), the better. For up-to-date studies, contact EurekAlert at www.eurekalert.org.9. Sprinkle in anecdotes. Adding real-life people brings life to health projects. Lora Wintz, executive editor of Complete Woman, says, “I like a health article that includes first-person stories because they help draw my reader in and give them something to relate to immediately: “This could happen to me if it could happen to her.” In Doctors’ Orders, for instance, Susan Lark’s story rings true in this paragraph: “During medical school, I had both PMS and cramps. The last couple of years, I was sometimes on call all night taking care of patients. And the days were incredibly long and difficult. I often compare it to boot camp. I remember having severe cramps, so that I’d have to leave work and go to the on-call room and just sit there in misery.”How you can do it: Good connections-and connecting-will get you that dream anecdote. (If you have trouble, practice, tip #6.) To find anecdotes, contact health clinics, national health organizations and authors of health books.10. Check your facts. Once you have finished your work, fact-check. Sloppy reporting will end upas a rewrite or worse-rejected. “Proofread,” caution all health editors.How you can do it: Check the spelling of names, titles and medical terms. (Pick up a medical dictionary.) It will annoy your editor (and you) if your work contains a blooper. And yes, do include the vitals of study information (i.e., journal and date). And finally, here’s some overall good advice: “I evaluate whether the piece is newsworthy, well-written, focused, informative and credible. I admire the use of humor and off-the-cuff analogies, too,” says Kerrie-Lee Brown, editor of American Health & Fitness. These tips will help you survive the hunt and fill your belly in the health market.
March 25, 2016
Bee-Healthy this Spring with HONEY Powers
By Cal Orey
Honey brings health benefits as sweet as its taste. (excerpt from Wellbella Magazine)
“Eating antioxidant-rich honey can help lower the risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes—even help reduce body fat and unwanted weight—and increase longevity,” says Cal Orey, author of the [timeless] book The Healing Powers of Honey. But the benefits of eating honey go even further. Easing sore throats, boosting energy levels and strengthening the immune system are just a few added perks. As a DIY beauty treatment, honey can also be used to soften and exfoliate the skin.
It’s important to note, however, that not all honeys are created equal. “The quality of honey matters,” explains Orey. “It should be real, raw, unprocessed and unheated. Unfiltered honey, straight from the hive, is the true ‘superfood’ nutritionists applaud.” And while most honeys contain natural antibacterial qualities, some varieties contain higher levels than others. For example, Manuka honey, a special type of honey harvested from bees that feed on tea tree plants, is unique in its ability to treat minor wounds and burns.Quick TipSupercharge your green tea—and soothe a cough or cold—by adding 1 teaspoon each of buckwheat honey, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar and cayenne. “During the creation of The Healing Powers of Chocolate, I noticed that honey, like chocolate, was noted in the Mediterranean diet—an underlying theme in my book series,” says author Cal Orey. “And that five-letter word—honey—stuck in my mind like a honeybee on a sunflower. What else could follow the class act of decadent chocolate?” For more info on The Healing Powers of Honey, visit calorey.com.
Honey brings health benefits as sweet as its taste. (excerpt from Wellbella Magazine)
“Eating antioxidant-rich honey can help lower the risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes—even help reduce body fat and unwanted weight—and increase longevity,” says Cal Orey, author of the [timeless] book The Healing Powers of Honey. But the benefits of eating honey go even further. Easing sore throats, boosting energy levels and strengthening the immune system are just a few added perks. As a DIY beauty treatment, honey can also be used to soften and exfoliate the skin.It’s important to note, however, that not all honeys are created equal. “The quality of honey matters,” explains Orey. “It should be real, raw, unprocessed and unheated. Unfiltered honey, straight from the hive, is the true ‘superfood’ nutritionists applaud.” And while most honeys contain natural antibacterial qualities, some varieties contain higher levels than others. For example, Manuka honey, a special type of honey harvested from bees that feed on tea tree plants, is unique in its ability to treat minor wounds and burns.Quick TipSupercharge your green tea—and soothe a cough or cold—by adding 1 teaspoon each of buckwheat honey, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar and cayenne. “During the creation of The Healing Powers of Chocolate, I noticed that honey, like chocolate, was noted in the Mediterranean diet—an underlying theme in my book series,” says author Cal Orey. “And that five-letter word—honey—stuck in my mind like a honeybee on a sunflower. What else could follow the class act of decadent chocolate?” For more info on The Healing Powers of Honey, visit calorey.com.
March 17, 2016
Healing Powers Series Author: St. Patrick's Day "Feast"
By Cal Orey
I bet you think this article is about your favorite corned beef and cabbage fare, a typical St. Patrick's Day feast. Don't you? I'm too vain, with respect to Carly Simon, to cook it up this year. Yep, I'm bucking tradition and going green the new Irish way for the health of it.Back in the day when I was a kid in San Jose, I recall my mom, Patricia, aka Patty, who was Irish Catholic, would be as busy as a honey bee in the kitchen. That reddish beef, potatoes, and cabbage would be the entree. Chocolate cupcakes with fluffy vanilla frosting and green sprinkles were part of the celebration paired with Irish coffee for my parents. It was an event that brought a bit of Irish culture and religion into our home in the San Francisco Bay Area suburbs.A few years ago, on the South Shore one Thanksgiving Day, I rebelled (like I am this Saturday) and didn't do the must-have dinner: turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, peas and pecan pie. After all, I was only cooking for two. So, I put together spicy lean ground turkey meatballs, whole-grain spaghetti and marinara sauce. When I dished up this main birdless course, I was greeted with my brother's words, "It doesn't feel like Turkey Day" and "We should have gone out to dinner or bought take-out "Turkey in a Box" with all the fixings." But the non-traditional meal was devoured. Later, there was family time to watch a film and cozy up with the four-leggers. And no unwanted weight gain.Fast forward to present-day when hardworking folks, like you and me, living in the Sierra work and play hard during the seasonal change. So, instead of making my mother's high-maintenance St. Patrick's Irish cuisine for Saturday, I recommend taking Plan B: make it green the fast, easy and healthier way - and the way Irish eat these days - including adding tea in their diet regime.Spinach Pasta with Irish Vegetable Medley8-ounce package of spinach pasta (any shape)3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil3 tablespoons European-style butter2 garlic cloves, chopped2 cups cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, carrots and cauliflower)1/2 cup Parmesan cheeseGround black pepper to taste (optional)In a medium-size pan, cook pasta per directions, drain. In a large frying pan, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Add garlic and vegetables. Saute till tender. Keep about 1/3 of the pan water to keep the pasta moist. Toss in cheese. Makes 4 to 6 servings. Pair with fresh, warm potato bread (sliced vertically) spread lightly with butter and toasted in the oven till golden brown.Greek Honey Yogurt and Pear Parfaits
2 cups yogurt vanilla honey Greek yogurt2-3 fresh green pears, chopped (or green apples, fave fruits in Ireland)Cinnamon to taste (an Irish spice)Whipped cream (for topping and optional)4 squares of dark mint chocolateGather 4 medium size parfait glasses. Layer 1/2 cup each of yogurt and pears. Top the last layer of yogurt with a few pear chunks. Top with a dollop of whipped cream. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Garnish with a square of mint chocolate. Serves 4. (Note: Greek yogurt is high in fat but low in sodium, high in protein and heart healthy potassium.)Ah, spinach pasta and veggies, potato bread and honey yogurt dessert are something to write home about. While I'll be passing on the corned beef (it's high in sodium, fat, and cholesterol but does boast protein), enjoying it for St. Patrick's Day is fine because it's not a daily deal. And my light Irish brunch of the 21st century (yes, they do eat vegetables and fruit, not just meat and potatoes) is heart healthy and will get you through until dinnertime. Don't forget to savor a cup of hot Irish breakfast tea.Motto: Traditional foods have perks but so does pleasing your palate, heart health and waistline, which can change through the years.- Cal Orey, M.A. is an author and journalist. Her books include "The Healing Powers" series (Vinegar, Olive Oil, Chocolate, Honey, and Coffee) published by Kensington. Her website is www.calorey.com.
I bet you think this article is about your favorite corned beef and cabbage fare, a typical St. Patrick's Day feast. Don't you? I'm too vain, with respect to Carly Simon, to cook it up this year. Yep, I'm bucking tradition and going green the new Irish way for the health of it.Back in the day when I was a kid in San Jose, I recall my mom, Patricia, aka Patty, who was Irish Catholic, would be as busy as a honey bee in the kitchen. That reddish beef, potatoes, and cabbage would be the entree. Chocolate cupcakes with fluffy vanilla frosting and green sprinkles were part of the celebration paired with Irish coffee for my parents. It was an event that brought a bit of Irish culture and religion into our home in the San Francisco Bay Area suburbs.A few years ago, on the South Shore one Thanksgiving Day, I rebelled (like I am this Saturday) and didn't do the must-have dinner: turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, peas and pecan pie. After all, I was only cooking for two. So, I put together spicy lean ground turkey meatballs, whole-grain spaghetti and marinara sauce. When I dished up this main birdless course, I was greeted with my brother's words, "It doesn't feel like Turkey Day" and "We should have gone out to dinner or bought take-out "Turkey in a Box" with all the fixings." But the non-traditional meal was devoured. Later, there was family time to watch a film and cozy up with the four-leggers. And no unwanted weight gain.Fast forward to present-day when hardworking folks, like you and me, living in the Sierra work and play hard during the seasonal change. So, instead of making my mother's high-maintenance St. Patrick's Irish cuisine for Saturday, I recommend taking Plan B: make it green the fast, easy and healthier way - and the way Irish eat these days - including adding tea in their diet regime.Spinach Pasta with Irish Vegetable Medley8-ounce package of spinach pasta (any shape)3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil3 tablespoons European-style butter2 garlic cloves, chopped2 cups cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, carrots and cauliflower)1/2 cup Parmesan cheeseGround black pepper to taste (optional)In a medium-size pan, cook pasta per directions, drain. In a large frying pan, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Add garlic and vegetables. Saute till tender. Keep about 1/3 of the pan water to keep the pasta moist. Toss in cheese. Makes 4 to 6 servings. Pair with fresh, warm potato bread (sliced vertically) spread lightly with butter and toasted in the oven till golden brown.Greek Honey Yogurt and Pear Parfaits
2 cups yogurt vanilla honey Greek yogurt2-3 fresh green pears, chopped (or green apples, fave fruits in Ireland)Cinnamon to taste (an Irish spice)Whipped cream (for topping and optional)4 squares of dark mint chocolateGather 4 medium size parfait glasses. Layer 1/2 cup each of yogurt and pears. Top the last layer of yogurt with a few pear chunks. Top with a dollop of whipped cream. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Garnish with a square of mint chocolate. Serves 4. (Note: Greek yogurt is high in fat but low in sodium, high in protein and heart healthy potassium.)Ah, spinach pasta and veggies, potato bread and honey yogurt dessert are something to write home about. While I'll be passing on the corned beef (it's high in sodium, fat, and cholesterol but does boast protein), enjoying it for St. Patrick's Day is fine because it's not a daily deal. And my light Irish brunch of the 21st century (yes, they do eat vegetables and fruit, not just meat and potatoes) is heart healthy and will get you through until dinnertime. Don't forget to savor a cup of hot Irish breakfast tea.Motto: Traditional foods have perks but so does pleasing your palate, heart health and waistline, which can change through the years.- Cal Orey, M.A. is an author and journalist. Her books include "The Healing Powers" series (Vinegar, Olive Oil, Chocolate, Honey, and Coffee) published by Kensington. Her website is www.calorey.com.
The book that has attracted readers around the globe...
Here It Comes! The book that ignited the Healing Powers series.
By Cal Orey
Back in 1999, I was assigned a book. The topic? Vinegar. Fast forward 15 years... Welcome to the third edition of The Healing Powers of Vinegar.
From the Back CoverFrom Folk Medicine to 21st Century Favorite--Discover the Amazing Powers of Vinegar!
Revised and updated, this comprehensive book draws on the latest scientific studies and interviews with top health researchers to reveal how apple cider and red wine vinegars--as well as balsamic, fruit, rice, and herb-infused vinegars--can help you stay healthy. Often partnered with olive oil, a key ingredient in the heart-healthy Mediterranean Diet, vinegar is the basis for easy, tasty, rustic recipes--including favorites of health spa chefs. You'll also find proven home health cures, innovative cosmetic secrets, lively anecdotes, and environmentally friendly household hints--from making countertops sparkle to cleaning up kids and pets. *Take advantage of vinegar's natural therapeutic, antioxidant, and culinary virtues as this 5,000-year-old healer evolves in new uses and products--from sipping vinegars to home-cooked foods. * Learn how vinegar helps lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer, and bone loss. *Discover how vinegar's acetic acid kills bacteria, and may help prevent tuberculosis and combat antibiotic-resistant superbugs. * Use red wine vinegar to enjoy the same important antioxidants as red wine--without the alcohol. *Pair vinegar with healthful oils to ease anxiety, boost brain power, enhance energy, and aid digestion. * Create home cures to treat allergies, arthritis, toothache, sunburn, swimmer's ear, sore throat, and other pesky ailments. ...and discover much more in this invaluable resource to help you slim down, shape up, and enhance longevity!
The Healing Powers Of Vinegar: A Complete Guide To Nature’s Most Remarkable Remedy (Printed Copy)switch to ebookby Cal Orey
ISBN: 9781496703804
Publish Date: 8/30/2016
Format: Trade Paperback
Categories: Alternative, Kensington
print1
List Price:$15.00Also available:Amazon, B&N, BAM,
IndieBound,
Target, Walmart,Hudson BooksellersUpcoming August 30, 2016 Add to Wishlist
By Cal Orey
Back in 1999, I was assigned a book. The topic? Vinegar. Fast forward 15 years... Welcome to the third edition of The Healing Powers of Vinegar.
From the Back CoverFrom Folk Medicine to 21st Century Favorite--Discover the Amazing Powers of Vinegar!
Revised and updated, this comprehensive book draws on the latest scientific studies and interviews with top health researchers to reveal how apple cider and red wine vinegars--as well as balsamic, fruit, rice, and herb-infused vinegars--can help you stay healthy. Often partnered with olive oil, a key ingredient in the heart-healthy Mediterranean Diet, vinegar is the basis for easy, tasty, rustic recipes--including favorites of health spa chefs. You'll also find proven home health cures, innovative cosmetic secrets, lively anecdotes, and environmentally friendly household hints--from making countertops sparkle to cleaning up kids and pets. *Take advantage of vinegar's natural therapeutic, antioxidant, and culinary virtues as this 5,000-year-old healer evolves in new uses and products--from sipping vinegars to home-cooked foods. * Learn how vinegar helps lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer, and bone loss. *Discover how vinegar's acetic acid kills bacteria, and may help prevent tuberculosis and combat antibiotic-resistant superbugs. * Use red wine vinegar to enjoy the same important antioxidants as red wine--without the alcohol. *Pair vinegar with healthful oils to ease anxiety, boost brain power, enhance energy, and aid digestion. * Create home cures to treat allergies, arthritis, toothache, sunburn, swimmer's ear, sore throat, and other pesky ailments. ...and discover much more in this invaluable resource to help you slim down, shape up, and enhance longevity!
The Healing Powers Of Vinegar: A Complete Guide To Nature’s Most Remarkable Remedy (Printed Copy)switch to ebookby Cal Orey
ISBN: 9781496703804
Publish Date: 8/30/2016
Format: Trade Paperback
Categories: Alternative, Kensington
print1
List Price:$15.00Also available:Amazon, B&N, BAM,IndieBound,
Target, Walmart,Hudson BooksellersUpcoming August 30, 2016 Add to Wishlist
March 6, 2016
Fresh Olive Oil Book--More Oils, Home Cures, Comfort Recipes
By Cal Orey(Excerpt from
The Healing Powers of
Olive Oil
Revised and Updated)
Foreword
IN THE LAND OF OLIVE OILThe same thing happened to me twice, in two different cities. The first time was at a book signing in Cleveland, OH when a small woman came straight up to me and asked, “Guess how old I am.”She looked like she was about 68 to 72-ish (and I know how this game works), so I guessed low. “Oh gosh, no more than 65,” I responded.
Trailer for fun, 2 minutes She straightened up just a little bit taller and said, “I’m 88 years old.”This woman was stunning. Her skin was perfect and she just radiated health. I said, “Okay, WHAT? What are you doing?”She told me that she was a first-generation Italian, her family consumed olive oil every day, and her mother even put it right on her skin. Every day! THE HEALTHIEST DIET ON EARTHWe look at cases like this, as does author-journalist Cal Orey, and wonder how in the world they knew to do that? But the knowledge to know that the rich delicious oil of the olive will keep them younger and more vibrant for more of their days doesn’t come from some laboratory. They don’t do it because some science study told them to.The knowledge they rely upon, like the rich multi-layered complexity of olive oil itself, comes from the ancient cultural traditions of these thin, healthy people. There is a depth to that cultural understanding, which also forms the centerpiece to what many deem the healthiest diet on earth: the olive oil-based Mediterranean diet.Could you imagine someone from Spain or Greece exclaiming how they suddenly weren’t going to eat olive oil because some study came out about low fat foods? That would be ridiculous. Or perhaps they’d turn to a low fat dressing because they read that the ratio of hydrogens saturating its fatty acid chain didn’t fit some theory about what should or shouldn’t constitute a healthy oil? Absurd.The thin healthy people consumed olive oil when we recommended against it, and continue this delicious habit after we’ve embraced it. Their dietary prescriptions haven’t changed precisely because the decision to eat olive oil is an expression of who they are as a people.There is a steady depth to this form of cultural knowledge, embedded in the steady passage of time across ages. It’s an expression of who they are, who their parents are, extending across time like an outstretched hand to us today, directly from their history, culture, and tradition.Because of this solid foundation, you can count on it to work for your good health, just as well as it has worked for theirs. After all, it has done so since before history was written down, and won’t change in the next five years either. The impact on your health will be the same as has been felt for millennia. And when you look at the results over this expanse of time, you see that olive oil consumption is clearly associated with low weight, healthy hearts and longer lives.
The people of Crete, for example, as I know and Orey pointed out in the first edition of The Healing Powers of Olive Oil, have some of the highest longevity rates on Earth, some of the lowest cardiac mortality rates, cancer rates, and all with the highest per capita consumption of olive oil. Ask them about their amazing heart healthy diet and they’ll shrug because they’re not on a diet. They’re just living their lives as they always have. It’s funny, too, that the remarkable health benefits of olive oil have been known to people in the Mediterranean region for millennia, but the rest of the world is just now catching up with them. With each month, it seems, new scientific research continually re-confirms the many ways in which it benefits our bodies. OLIVE OIL, THE VERSATILE FATOrey, once again, in The Healing Powers of Olive Oil, Revised and Updated, with the greatest of ease discusses in detail, the fats in olive oil that we feared for so long turn out to be the monounsaturated and polyunsaturated variety, which today’s science confirms can help reduce your risk of heart disease.The antioxidants found within the deep green oil also work inside your body to fight the harmful free radicals. On your salad, in your sauté, or simply drizzled over your fish, this helps to prevent cellular damage and, ultimately, the development of cancer itself.Not only are these amazing fats good for you on their own, but they can also help your body absorb the other healthful nutrients in your food, such as the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. In other words, if you include olive oil on any of your foods, you get one health enhancement from the olive oil, and then a turbo boost from the added nutrients you absorb from your salad.
And the cultural habit of applying olive oil both inside and out, for softer, smoother, less desiccated skin has been known and practiced for thousands of years. Now our western science confirms that the dermal application of olive oil leaves your skin less dry, less wrinkled, and less susceptible to DNA damage caused by exposure to UV light. THE SUPERFOOD THAT’S GOOD AS GOLDSo whether you are a person who needs science to quantify and verify what you see in order to believe it, or someone who trusts what healthy cultures are doing and can apply those habits to their own lives, the jury is pretty much in on olive oil. It’s great for you!And the good news is that Cal Orey’s “The Healing Powers of Olive Oil: A Complete Guide to Nature's Liquid Gold, Revised and Updated” clearly lays out more research and more reasons why olive oil (also paired with other healing oils) is healthy, how you can use it, which kind is the best, where you can find it, and many delicious ways you can incorporate it into your daily life, for added flavor, better health, and even beauty! Orey gives kudos to olive oil--and people of all ages will benefit from her words of wisdom.--Dr. Will Clower, CEO Mediterranean Wellness and award winning author of The Fat Fallacy, and Eat Chocolate, Lose Weight
Foreword
IN THE LAND OF OLIVE OILThe same thing happened to me twice, in two different cities. The first time was at a book signing in Cleveland, OH when a small woman came straight up to me and asked, “Guess how old I am.”She looked like she was about 68 to 72-ish (and I know how this game works), so I guessed low. “Oh gosh, no more than 65,” I responded.
Trailer for fun, 2 minutes She straightened up just a little bit taller and said, “I’m 88 years old.”This woman was stunning. Her skin was perfect and she just radiated health. I said, “Okay, WHAT? What are you doing?”She told me that she was a first-generation Italian, her family consumed olive oil every day, and her mother even put it right on her skin. Every day! THE HEALTHIEST DIET ON EARTHWe look at cases like this, as does author-journalist Cal Orey, and wonder how in the world they knew to do that? But the knowledge to know that the rich delicious oil of the olive will keep them younger and more vibrant for more of their days doesn’t come from some laboratory. They don’t do it because some science study told them to.The knowledge they rely upon, like the rich multi-layered complexity of olive oil itself, comes from the ancient cultural traditions of these thin, healthy people. There is a depth to that cultural understanding, which also forms the centerpiece to what many deem the healthiest diet on earth: the olive oil-based Mediterranean diet.Could you imagine someone from Spain or Greece exclaiming how they suddenly weren’t going to eat olive oil because some study came out about low fat foods? That would be ridiculous. Or perhaps they’d turn to a low fat dressing because they read that the ratio of hydrogens saturating its fatty acid chain didn’t fit some theory about what should or shouldn’t constitute a healthy oil? Absurd.The thin healthy people consumed olive oil when we recommended against it, and continue this delicious habit after we’ve embraced it. Their dietary prescriptions haven’t changed precisely because the decision to eat olive oil is an expression of who they are as a people.There is a steady depth to this form of cultural knowledge, embedded in the steady passage of time across ages. It’s an expression of who they are, who their parents are, extending across time like an outstretched hand to us today, directly from their history, culture, and tradition.Because of this solid foundation, you can count on it to work for your good health, just as well as it has worked for theirs. After all, it has done so since before history was written down, and won’t change in the next five years either. The impact on your health will be the same as has been felt for millennia. And when you look at the results over this expanse of time, you see that olive oil consumption is clearly associated with low weight, healthy hearts and longer lives.
The people of Crete, for example, as I know and Orey pointed out in the first edition of The Healing Powers of Olive Oil, have some of the highest longevity rates on Earth, some of the lowest cardiac mortality rates, cancer rates, and all with the highest per capita consumption of olive oil. Ask them about their amazing heart healthy diet and they’ll shrug because they’re not on a diet. They’re just living their lives as they always have. It’s funny, too, that the remarkable health benefits of olive oil have been known to people in the Mediterranean region for millennia, but the rest of the world is just now catching up with them. With each month, it seems, new scientific research continually re-confirms the many ways in which it benefits our bodies. OLIVE OIL, THE VERSATILE FATOrey, once again, in The Healing Powers of Olive Oil, Revised and Updated, with the greatest of ease discusses in detail, the fats in olive oil that we feared for so long turn out to be the monounsaturated and polyunsaturated variety, which today’s science confirms can help reduce your risk of heart disease.The antioxidants found within the deep green oil also work inside your body to fight the harmful free radicals. On your salad, in your sauté, or simply drizzled over your fish, this helps to prevent cellular damage and, ultimately, the development of cancer itself.Not only are these amazing fats good for you on their own, but they can also help your body absorb the other healthful nutrients in your food, such as the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. In other words, if you include olive oil on any of your foods, you get one health enhancement from the olive oil, and then a turbo boost from the added nutrients you absorb from your salad.
And the cultural habit of applying olive oil both inside and out, for softer, smoother, less desiccated skin has been known and practiced for thousands of years. Now our western science confirms that the dermal application of olive oil leaves your skin less dry, less wrinkled, and less susceptible to DNA damage caused by exposure to UV light. THE SUPERFOOD THAT’S GOOD AS GOLDSo whether you are a person who needs science to quantify and verify what you see in order to believe it, or someone who trusts what healthy cultures are doing and can apply those habits to their own lives, the jury is pretty much in on olive oil. It’s great for you!And the good news is that Cal Orey’s “The Healing Powers of Olive Oil: A Complete Guide to Nature's Liquid Gold, Revised and Updated” clearly lays out more research and more reasons why olive oil (also paired with other healing oils) is healthy, how you can use it, which kind is the best, where you can find it, and many delicious ways you can incorporate it into your daily life, for added flavor, better health, and even beauty! Orey gives kudos to olive oil--and people of all ages will benefit from her words of wisdom.--Dr. Will Clower, CEO Mediterranean Wellness and award winning author of The Fat Fallacy, and Eat Chocolate, Lose Weight
February 29, 2016
Springtime in the WEST...Lighter Days, Lighter Eating
Springtime in the Wild, Wild WestBy Cal Orey
Big earthquakes, king waves, and active volcanoes are some of Mother Nature’s challenges this spring in the West. The new season is a welcomed time of change and renewal. But this year in the Western states it may seem like spring has its own agenda that comes with surprises. Here’s why.
Alaskan BreakersA strong 6.8 shaker jolted Alaska on January 24 this past winter in Alaska. The temblor knockeditems off shelves and walls in south-central Alaska and jolted the nerves of residents in this seismically active region known for earthquakes and big waves. The quake struck about 1:30 a.m. Alaska time and was 53 miles west of Anchor Point in the Kenai Peninsula, about 160 miles southwest of Anchorage, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Back in 1964 on March 27, a great 9.0 earthquake rocked the state. The shaking lasted five minutes. The devastating earthquake was followed by a tsunami down the West Coast killing people in different states. Could it happen again this spring, almost a half century later and affect the Pacific Northwest and the golden state?
California Dreaming
A trigger effect of another great quake-tsunami on the West Coast could happen if a shallow and strong enough earthquake happens in Alaska (again) or in California. All of the golden state is at risk and overdue for a noteworthy shake—and the spring is a time when earthquakes do happen (Morgan Hill and Mammoth Lakes are two regions that shook in April and May years back.)On January 6, Greater Los Angeles 4.4 rocked and rolled. Worse, flooding in Southern California is a concern, thanks to El Nino of 2016. King waves and coastal floods are affecting California up and down the coast. And the more fault zones are lubricated, the more likely the earth is to move.
Worse, erosion of the grounds in California is a threat due to the past drought and current heavy rain. While bringing the rest of the state needed water relief after four years of drought, El Nino is threatening the city of Pacifica. The erosion of Pacifica's coastline is crumbling too fast, thanks to its El Nino storms and high tides. As if chunks of California slipping into the sea isn’t a nightmare, scientists believe there is also a trigger effect of earthquakes on the West Coast when Alaska tremors happen—and it did set off dozens of earthquake at Yellowstone National Park, too.
Yellowstone AwakeningAs wildlife awakens this spring, will another Alaska earthquake cause a domino effect like it did in 2002, triggering dozens of tremors at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, part of the Northwest. Recently, The European Science Foundation says that the rise in volcanic activity on the planet, suggests that a supervolcano could be possible in the future. Plus, scientists have warned the world that it's volcano season from November to April. According to the USGS, although it is possible, scientists are not convinced that there will ever be another catastrophic eruption at Yellowstone. But wait, did you know heavy rain and/or snowfall may cause volcanic activity (think Hawaii). Let's hope Wyoming (the land of Yellowstone National Park) will stay dry and El Nino won't go haywire and stir up Yellowstone tremors. Between mid-March and the beginning of May there are few services available. By May, the park awakens from a long winter and wildlife comes alive. The baby bison arrive first, followed by baby elk and then mother bears and their cubs come out and about. So, as springtime brings us showers before May flowers, will it also deliver wild happenings on Earth? Nobody knows for sure but being prepared for Earth changes is a must in the Wild, Wild West and around the nation.What Does the Groundhog Know?On March 20 springtime will arrive. Wildflowers in the Southern California desert began blooming in late January, temperatures in the Northwest have been warm and cold, and will be even warmer than normal earlier this year due to El Nino; but in Northeast and Gulf States it may be colder with some tornadoes and snowstorms.Before Groundhog Day, I forecasted an early spring due to the mild weather in California and around many regions in the nation. On Groundhog Day, February 2, groundhog Punxsutawney, in Pennsylvania didn’t see his shadow (at all) which means we see eye to eye. According to the 2016 Farmers’ Almanac, more wintry weather—wet rather than snow--will hit the U.S. and last through March. The bottom line: More spring-like air will be felt throughout April in the majority of 50 states.
Big earthquakes, king waves, and active volcanoes are some of Mother Nature’s challenges this spring in the West. The new season is a welcomed time of change and renewal. But this year in the Western states it may seem like spring has its own agenda that comes with surprises. Here’s why.
Alaskan BreakersA strong 6.8 shaker jolted Alaska on January 24 this past winter in Alaska. The temblor knockeditems off shelves and walls in south-central Alaska and jolted the nerves of residents in this seismically active region known for earthquakes and big waves. The quake struck about 1:30 a.m. Alaska time and was 53 miles west of Anchor Point in the Kenai Peninsula, about 160 miles southwest of Anchorage, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Back in 1964 on March 27, a great 9.0 earthquake rocked the state. The shaking lasted five minutes. The devastating earthquake was followed by a tsunami down the West Coast killing people in different states. Could it happen again this spring, almost a half century later and affect the Pacific Northwest and the golden state? California Dreaming
A trigger effect of another great quake-tsunami on the West Coast could happen if a shallow and strong enough earthquake happens in Alaska (again) or in California. All of the golden state is at risk and overdue for a noteworthy shake—and the spring is a time when earthquakes do happen (Morgan Hill and Mammoth Lakes are two regions that shook in April and May years back.)On January 6, Greater Los Angeles 4.4 rocked and rolled. Worse, flooding in Southern California is a concern, thanks to El Nino of 2016. King waves and coastal floods are affecting California up and down the coast. And the more fault zones are lubricated, the more likely the earth is to move.
Worse, erosion of the grounds in California is a threat due to the past drought and current heavy rain. While bringing the rest of the state needed water relief after four years of drought, El Nino is threatening the city of Pacifica. The erosion of Pacifica's coastline is crumbling too fast, thanks to its El Nino storms and high tides. As if chunks of California slipping into the sea isn’t a nightmare, scientists believe there is also a trigger effect of earthquakes on the West Coast when Alaska tremors happen—and it did set off dozens of earthquake at Yellowstone National Park, too.Yellowstone AwakeningAs wildlife awakens this spring, will another Alaska earthquake cause a domino effect like it did in 2002, triggering dozens of tremors at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, part of the Northwest. Recently, The European Science Foundation says that the rise in volcanic activity on the planet, suggests that a supervolcano could be possible in the future. Plus, scientists have warned the world that it's volcano season from November to April. According to the USGS, although it is possible, scientists are not convinced that there will ever be another catastrophic eruption at Yellowstone. But wait, did you know heavy rain and/or snowfall may cause volcanic activity (think Hawaii). Let's hope Wyoming (the land of Yellowstone National Park) will stay dry and El Nino won't go haywire and stir up Yellowstone tremors. Between mid-March and the beginning of May there are few services available. By May, the park awakens from a long winter and wildlife comes alive. The baby bison arrive first, followed by baby elk and then mother bears and their cubs come out and about. So, as springtime brings us showers before May flowers, will it also deliver wild happenings on Earth? Nobody knows for sure but being prepared for Earth changes is a must in the Wild, Wild West and around the nation.What Does the Groundhog Know?On March 20 springtime will arrive. Wildflowers in the Southern California desert began blooming in late January, temperatures in the Northwest have been warm and cold, and will be even warmer than normal earlier this year due to El Nino; but in Northeast and Gulf States it may be colder with some tornadoes and snowstorms.Before Groundhog Day, I forecasted an early spring due to the mild weather in California and around many regions in the nation. On Groundhog Day, February 2, groundhog Punxsutawney, in Pennsylvania didn’t see his shadow (at all) which means we see eye to eye. According to the 2016 Farmers’ Almanac, more wintry weather—wet rather than snow--will hit the U.S. and last through March. The bottom line: More spring-like air will be felt throughout April in the majority of 50 states.
February 28, 2016
Tea, Irish Bread & St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day with Bread and Coffee or TeaBy Cal Orey
Saint Patrick's Day means a lot to me. I'm Catholic, so this religious holiday celebrated on March 17 (tagged after Saint Patrick of Ireland) hits home - and in the kitchen, past and present-day. As a kid, I remember my mom, a cultured woman, part Irish and named Patricia ("Patty"), put her heart and soul into making an Irish breakfast and dinner from scratch for our family. Corned beef and cabbage, potatoes, sweetbread, cupcakes with green icing and Irish coffee were part of the feast.
As an adult, I still acknowledge St. Patrick's Day, but my choice of Irish foods are a bit different from my mom's dishes. One year I turned to an Irish soda bread but changed it up a bit. It is ideal paired with a large cup of Irish breakfast tea or Irish coffee.
Irish Bread with Blueberries 21⁄4 cups unbleached white whole wheat flour 3⁄4 cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 brown eggs 1 cup buttermilk 1⁄4 cup European-style butter 1 cup blueberries, fresh Confectioners' sugar
In a medium-sized bowl, combine dry ingredients. Then, add mixture of eggs, buttermilk, butter, melted, and fold in blueberries. Pour batter into a 9" by 5" bread pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 50 to 60 minutes. Cool. Dust top with flour or confectioners' sugar. Garnish with blueberries. Serves 12.This quick bread (without yeast or kneading), is not a super moist cake, so topping it with a bit of orange-blossom honey or a pat of real butter can give it a superb texture. So, here I sit in my Sierra cabin, amid green pine trees and enjoying a warm slice of Irish soda bread and cup of Irish breakfast tea. Cheers. Happy St. Patrick's Day!
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Saint Patrick's Day means a lot to me. I'm Catholic, so this religious holiday celebrated on March 17 (tagged after Saint Patrick of Ireland) hits home - and in the kitchen, past and present-day. As a kid, I remember my mom, a cultured woman, part Irish and named Patricia ("Patty"), put her heart and soul into making an Irish breakfast and dinner from scratch for our family. Corned beef and cabbage, potatoes, sweetbread, cupcakes with green icing and Irish coffee were part of the feast.
As an adult, I still acknowledge St. Patrick's Day, but my choice of Irish foods are a bit different from my mom's dishes. One year I turned to an Irish soda bread but changed it up a bit. It is ideal paired with a large cup of Irish breakfast tea or Irish coffee.
Irish Bread with Blueberries 21⁄4 cups unbleached white whole wheat flour 3⁄4 cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 brown eggs 1 cup buttermilk 1⁄4 cup European-style butter 1 cup blueberries, fresh Confectioners' sugar
In a medium-sized bowl, combine dry ingredients. Then, add mixture of eggs, buttermilk, butter, melted, and fold in blueberries. Pour batter into a 9" by 5" bread pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 50 to 60 minutes. Cool. Dust top with flour or confectioners' sugar. Garnish with blueberries. Serves 12.This quick bread (without yeast or kneading), is not a super moist cake, so topping it with a bit of orange-blossom honey or a pat of real butter can give it a superb texture. So, here I sit in my Sierra cabin, amid green pine trees and enjoying a warm slice of Irish soda bread and cup of Irish breakfast tea. Cheers. Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Spring Forward & Fight Winter Weight with Fruit Kabobs
By Cal Orey
Discover Olive Oil’s Extraordinary Powers!Revised and updated, this indispensible book reveals why chefs, doctors, and nutritionists all love extra virgin olive oil, a key ingredient in the Mediterranean Diet—and why other healthful oils are not far behind. You’ll find easy recipes for satisfying foods like Pizza Baguettes with Garlic Oil, Fudgy Coconut Oil Brownies, and Macadamia Nut Oil Cookies. Also included: home cures, beauty and household secrets, and pet care tips that really work!Deliciously healing surprises…The art of using olive oil for mind, body, and spirit goes back 6,000 years. Hippocrates, “the father of medicine,” used olive oil in over 60 healing remedies.New research confirms that olive oil can help lower the risk of heart disease, cancer, and type 2 diabetes, and it can stall age-related diseases.Combining olive oil with other oils can help combat fatigue, infections, and insomnia, and help you fight fat and shape up!Honey, Citrus, Olive Oil Fruit Kabobs* * *Glaze ½ cup honey 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons Cointreau 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or any similar orange liqueur 2 to 3 mint leaves, chopped In a bowl, add the honey, lemon juice and Cointreau; use whisk to blend. Little by little, gradually whisk in the olive oil. Add mint and continue mixing. Reserve.Kabab 8 bamboo sticks (6 to 8 inches) 8 pineapple slices, cut in 1-inch squares 8 (1-inch) cantaloupe or honeydew wedges, 8 large strawberries cut in 1-inch pieces 1 pint lemon fruit sorbet, optional [powdered sugar for garnish] On each bamboo stick, place one piece of melon, then pineapple and end with the strawberry. Arrange two kababs on 4 serving plates; drizzle with the glaze. To serve, sprinkle kebabs with powdered sugar and decorate with a mint leaf. Serve with lemon sorbet, if desired. Serves 4-8.
(Courtesy: North American Olive Oil Association.)Excerpt from The Healing Powers of Olive Oil, Revised and Updated (available at amazon, barnesandnoble, walmart and other stores)
Discover Olive Oil’s Extraordinary Powers!Revised and updated, this indispensible book reveals why chefs, doctors, and nutritionists all love extra virgin olive oil, a key ingredient in the Mediterranean Diet—and why other healthful oils are not far behind. You’ll find easy recipes for satisfying foods like Pizza Baguettes with Garlic Oil, Fudgy Coconut Oil Brownies, and Macadamia Nut Oil Cookies. Also included: home cures, beauty and household secrets, and pet care tips that really work!Deliciously healing surprises…The art of using olive oil for mind, body, and spirit goes back 6,000 years. Hippocrates, “the father of medicine,” used olive oil in over 60 healing remedies.New research confirms that olive oil can help lower the risk of heart disease, cancer, and type 2 diabetes, and it can stall age-related diseases.Combining olive oil with other oils can help combat fatigue, infections, and insomnia, and help you fight fat and shape up!Honey, Citrus, Olive Oil Fruit Kabobs* * *Glaze ½ cup honey 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons Cointreau 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or any similar orange liqueur 2 to 3 mint leaves, chopped In a bowl, add the honey, lemon juice and Cointreau; use whisk to blend. Little by little, gradually whisk in the olive oil. Add mint and continue mixing. Reserve.Kabab 8 bamboo sticks (6 to 8 inches) 8 pineapple slices, cut in 1-inch squares 8 (1-inch) cantaloupe or honeydew wedges, 8 large strawberries cut in 1-inch pieces 1 pint lemon fruit sorbet, optional [powdered sugar for garnish] On each bamboo stick, place one piece of melon, then pineapple and end with the strawberry. Arrange two kababs on 4 serving plates; drizzle with the glaze. To serve, sprinkle kebabs with powdered sugar and decorate with a mint leaf. Serve with lemon sorbet, if desired. Serves 4-8.
(Courtesy: North American Olive Oil Association.)Excerpt from The Healing Powers of Olive Oil, Revised and Updated (available at amazon, barnesandnoble, walmart and other stores)
February 21, 2016
COMING! Fresh Vinegar Book, 3rd Edition...Start with Fresh Olive Oil Book, 2nd Edition
Friday, January 22, 2016
The book that launched the Healing Powers series!
On August 30, 2016 it will be released! Yes, the 3rd edition of The Healing Powers of Vinegar, Revised and Updated is in production. Penned back in 1999, this book took off and found its legs. It ignited the Healing Powers series.
The Healing Powers of Vinegar,
Page 14 (click here)
From Folk Medicine to 21st Century Favorite—Discover the Amazing Powers of Vinegar!
Revised and updated, this comprehensive book draws on the latest scientific studies and interviews with top health researchers to reveal how apple cider and red wine vinegars—as well as balsamic, fruit, rice, and herb-infused vinegars—can help you stay healthy. Often partnered with olive oil, a key ingredient in the heart-healthy Mediterranean Diet, vinegar is the basis for easy, tasty, rustic recipes—including favorites of health spa chefs. You’ll also find proven home health cures, innovative cosmetic secrets, lively anecdotes, and environmentally friendly household hints—from making countertops sparkle to cleaning up kids and pets.
*Take advantage of vinegar’s natural therapeutic, antioxidant, and culinary virtues as this 5,000-year-old healer evolves in new uses and products—from sipping vinegars to home-cooked foods.
* Learn how vinegar helps lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer, and bone loss.
*Discover how vinegar’s acetic acid kills bacteria, and may help prevent tuberculosis and combat antibiotic-resistant superbugs.
* Use red wine vinegar to enjoy the same important antioxidants as red wine—without the alcohol.
*Pair vinegar with healthful oils to ease anxiety, boost brain power, enhance energy, and aid digestion.
* Create home cures to treat allergies, arthritis, toothache, sunburn, swimmer’s ear, sore throat, and other pesky ailments.
…and discover much more in this invaluable resource to help you slim down, shape up, and enhance longevity!
“Vinegar is right there in your cupboard—waiting for you to open its health properties for you and your family. Cal Orey’s book can show you how.”– Dr. Will Clower, CEO Mediterranean Wellness
Perfect Pairing: Vinegar and Oil
Both Revised
Visit us at www.kensingtonbooks.com
ALSO AVAILABLE
THE HEALING POWERS OF OLIVE OIL
THE HEALING POWERS OF COFFEE
THE HEALING POWERS OF HONEY
THE HEALING POWERS OF CHOCOLATE
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Cal Orey, M.A., is an accomplished author and journalist. She has a master’s degree in English from San Francisco State University, and for three decades has written hundreds of articles for national and international magazines. She specializes in topics such as health, beauty, nutrition, relationships, science, and pets. Her books include The Healing Powers of Olive Oil, The Healing Powers of Coffee, The Healing Powers of Honey, The Healing Powers of Chocolate, The Healing Powers of Vinegar, 202 Pets’ Peeves, and Doctors’ Orders. She lives in northern California. Readers are invited to visit her website at www.calorey.com, read her blog The Writing Gourmet at calorey.blogspot.com, find her on Facebook, and follow her on Twitter.
On August 30, 2016 it will be released! Yes, the 3rd edition of The Healing Powers of Vinegar, Revised and Updated is in production. Penned back in 1999, this book took off and found its legs. It ignited the Healing Powers series.
The Healing Powers of Vinegar,Page 14 (click here)
From Folk Medicine to 21st Century Favorite—Discover the Amazing Powers of Vinegar!
Revised and updated, this comprehensive book draws on the latest scientific studies and interviews with top health researchers to reveal how apple cider and red wine vinegars—as well as balsamic, fruit, rice, and herb-infused vinegars—can help you stay healthy. Often partnered with olive oil, a key ingredient in the heart-healthy Mediterranean Diet, vinegar is the basis for easy, tasty, rustic recipes—including favorites of health spa chefs. You’ll also find proven home health cures, innovative cosmetic secrets, lively anecdotes, and environmentally friendly household hints—from making countertops sparkle to cleaning up kids and pets.
*Take advantage of vinegar’s natural therapeutic, antioxidant, and culinary virtues as this 5,000-year-old healer evolves in new uses and products—from sipping vinegars to home-cooked foods.
* Learn how vinegar helps lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer, and bone loss.
*Discover how vinegar’s acetic acid kills bacteria, and may help prevent tuberculosis and combat antibiotic-resistant superbugs.
* Use red wine vinegar to enjoy the same important antioxidants as red wine—without the alcohol.
*Pair vinegar with healthful oils to ease anxiety, boost brain power, enhance energy, and aid digestion.
* Create home cures to treat allergies, arthritis, toothache, sunburn, swimmer’s ear, sore throat, and other pesky ailments.
…and discover much more in this invaluable resource to help you slim down, shape up, and enhance longevity!
“Vinegar is right there in your cupboard—waiting for you to open its health properties for you and your family. Cal Orey’s book can show you how.”– Dr. Will Clower, CEO Mediterranean Wellness
Perfect Pairing: Vinegar and OilBoth Revised
Visit us at www.kensingtonbooks.com
ALSO AVAILABLE
THE HEALING POWERS OF OLIVE OIL
THE HEALING POWERS OF COFFEE
THE HEALING POWERS OF HONEY
THE HEALING POWERS OF CHOCOLATE
****************************************************************************************
Cal Orey, M.A., is an accomplished author and journalist. She has a master’s degree in English from San Francisco State University, and for three decades has written hundreds of articles for national and international magazines. She specializes in topics such as health, beauty, nutrition, relationships, science, and pets. Her books include The Healing Powers of Olive Oil, The Healing Powers of Coffee, The Healing Powers of Honey, The Healing Powers of Chocolate, The Healing Powers of Vinegar, 202 Pets’ Peeves, and Doctors’ Orders. She lives in northern California. Readers are invited to visit her website at www.calorey.com, read her blog The Writing Gourmet at calorey.blogspot.com, find her on Facebook, and follow her on Twitter.
February 14, 2016
V-Day...Signs of Simon Linger in the Air
Signs of Simon: Remember Me?By Cal Oreywww.calorey.com
UPDATE: Lately, and this morning I got another visit from Simon. His collar keeps dropping on the dining room floor. Films with the name Simon to thoughts find me... I cannot for the life of me shake memories of my past Brittany. Happy Valentine's Day. Simon. P.S. I will always love you, Puppy Pie.
One month ago, on October 23 a devastating challenge paid me a visit. My senior dog, Simon, a beloved 12 1/2 year-old Brittany left my life. Due to an earthshaking diagnosis of dementia, a grim prognosis and the loss of a dear canine companion was an event I didn't want to face. In retrospect, the signs to me were simply aging but then it was clear to me that Simon was slipping away; gone in mind, body, and spirit... My favorite movie as a kid was Old Yeller and its ending of a gripping boy and his dog tale took me back to my inner child. And I cried as the real-life story happened and left me with a bittersweet ending...
Today, I have no regrets. As I'm on the road to healing my broken heart it's clear that Simon and I savored more than a decade together. We were bonded heart and soul each and every day. I am thankful for the wonderful days, months, years, and memories of this beautif
ul Brittany--both inside and outside. He was a dog to love. Letting go was the humane thing to do. No more suffering for my companion...
Signs of Simon
In the past weeks I've received uncanny "signs" from my canine companion whom is on the other side. Some people do not believe we can communicate with the deceased. Not so. And the stronger the animal-human bond, the more likely you, like me, will get signals from heaven...
* First, I was awakened by the reconnect dream. True, I couldn't hold him, pet him, kiss him but I did see my boy and he was vibrant, happy, and healthy. I woke up to reality that Simon is gone but I was left in my bed (one where we slept together for 12 plus years) with a sense of calm.
* At a dermatologist's office last week a physician's assistant asked me if I had been crying when she looked at the puffy skin around my eyes; she sensed my pain from grief. When she left the room for a moment, the song Sounds of Silence filled the air in the room. My eyes watered. After all, I named Simon after Simon and Garfunkel. Another connection.
* Last night when working the "psychic" network, I received a call while listening to more Simon and Garfunkel tunes. The caller's date of birth May 28--the same day as my Simon's birthday. It was another cue from the Hereafter.
Incidences, like these, have given me serenity. I needed to know there is life after death; to believe my canine is at peace; to sense that when I pass there is hope I will reconnect with this beautiful soul--a blessing, one of God's creatures.
Life Goes On
The truth of the matter is, two-leggers and four-leggers grieve differently. My sibling misses Simon but tells me he was prepared as he watched his dear friend age. In retrospect, my cat Zen sensed Simon's personality had morphed and it spooked him. Nowadays, my cat almost has his zen-like balance back.
And my young Aussie? He is still a bit clingy. I sense he believes his best canine pal will walk into the home any time. But sadly, this will not happen. The void is still here in my home and my heart. But we all are getting by, getting past going through the motions, and living for the moment--as Simon did, as dogs do.
Each day gets easier, whereas instead of intrusive thoughts of the end days are overshadowed of the positive memories we shared. The fridge is graced with some of my favorite photos of Simon at his best; in each room there is a reminder, whether it be a framed Barnes and Noble poster, stuffed animal, plaque, or dog bed. His presence is still here. Yes, I remember Simon. His spirit lives as life goes on.
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UPDATE: Lately, and this morning I got another visit from Simon. His collar keeps dropping on the dining room floor. Films with the name Simon to thoughts find me... I cannot for the life of me shake memories of my past Brittany. Happy Valentine's Day. Simon. P.S. I will always love you, Puppy Pie.One month ago, on October 23 a devastating challenge paid me a visit. My senior dog, Simon, a beloved 12 1/2 year-old Brittany left my life. Due to an earthshaking diagnosis of dementia, a grim prognosis and the loss of a dear canine companion was an event I didn't want to face. In retrospect, the signs to me were simply aging but then it was clear to me that Simon was slipping away; gone in mind, body, and spirit... My favorite movie as a kid was Old Yeller and its ending of a gripping boy and his dog tale took me back to my inner child. And I cried as the real-life story happened and left me with a bittersweet ending...
Today, I have no regrets. As I'm on the road to healing my broken heart it's clear that Simon and I savored more than a decade together. We were bonded heart and soul each and every day. I am thankful for the wonderful days, months, years, and memories of this beautif
ul Brittany--both inside and outside. He was a dog to love. Letting go was the humane thing to do. No more suffering for my companion...
Signs of Simon
In the past weeks I've received uncanny "signs" from my canine companion whom is on the other side. Some people do not believe we can communicate with the deceased. Not so. And the stronger the animal-human bond, the more likely you, like me, will get signals from heaven...
* First, I was awakened by the reconnect dream. True, I couldn't hold him, pet him, kiss him but I did see my boy and he was vibrant, happy, and healthy. I woke up to reality that Simon is gone but I was left in my bed (one where we slept together for 12 plus years) with a sense of calm.
* At a dermatologist's office last week a physician's assistant asked me if I had been crying when she looked at the puffy skin around my eyes; she sensed my pain from grief. When she left the room for a moment, the song Sounds of Silence filled the air in the room. My eyes watered. After all, I named Simon after Simon and Garfunkel. Another connection.
* Last night when working the "psychic" network, I received a call while listening to more Simon and Garfunkel tunes. The caller's date of birth May 28--the same day as my Simon's birthday. It was another cue from the Hereafter.
Incidences, like these, have given me serenity. I needed to know there is life after death; to believe my canine is at peace; to sense that when I pass there is hope I will reconnect with this beautiful soul--a blessing, one of God's creatures.
Life Goes On
The truth of the matter is, two-leggers and four-leggers grieve differently. My sibling misses Simon but tells me he was prepared as he watched his dear friend age. In retrospect, my cat Zen sensed Simon's personality had morphed and it spooked him. Nowadays, my cat almost has his zen-like balance back.
And my young Aussie? He is still a bit clingy. I sense he believes his best canine pal will walk into the home any time. But sadly, this will not happen. The void is still here in my home and my heart. But we all are getting by, getting past going through the motions, and living for the moment--as Simon did, as dogs do.
Each day gets easier, whereas instead of intrusive thoughts of the end days are overshadowed of the positive memories we shared. The fridge is graced with some of my favorite photos of Simon at his best; in each room there is a reminder, whether it be a framed Barnes and Noble poster, stuffed animal, plaque, or dog bed. His presence is still here. Yes, I remember Simon. His spirit lives as life goes on.Posted by Cal Orey, Author-Intuitive at 6:32 PM No comments: Links to this post
