Silvie+Maryl | Upgrading Minds, Transforming Lives

The question when it comes to drinks is always: Do I juice or do I blend? Which one is more beneficial? The answer: Both – but for different purposes, at different times, and for different lengths of time. One thing always applies: Not matter which you choose, remember to chew. Here’s the low down on healthy drink practices, for cleansing or not: Read More…

Nothing is done TO you. Negative emotions are not caused by external sources, situations, or people, they are generated from within by one culprit: Self-Talk. Yes, emotions are reactive but they are not evil or bad, they are a chance for us to take a time-out and investigate why we are reacting negatively, and to identify the root of our reaction – the irrational thought – in order to transmute it. Negative emotions are your cue for an exit and a one-on-one with yourself. This is when you say, “hey, I gotta go,” and proceed to figure things out instead of blaming others for feeling threatened and fearful, or attacking and hurting them. It’s our deal to sort…self with self. Read More…

Grapefruits, lemons and limes are the talk of the town during January aka Detox Month – and with good reason. All of the sour citrus fruits are alkalinizing, which is step #1 in detoxing the body. They are also packed with phytonutrients, and are particularly known for their high vitamin C content. Citrus fruits also make great snacks – grapefruits, oranges and mandarins can be eaten alone or juiced. Others, like lemons and limes, are staple ingredients in dressings, drinks, desserts and various dishes, but are rarely eaten alone due to their tart flavor. All of these guys have a place in our diet – with some being more “health-friendly” than others. Let’s take a deeper look at the citrus family, in order of health importance: Read More…

Keeping your body cleansed is not just a food thing. As Albert Einstein revealed through the now famous equation E = mc², mass (our physical bodies)  and energy (the “invisible” stuff) are the same thing. Your emotions, your thoughts, the subtle chakra body – all of these are less dense forms of what you see as your physical body. Your energy can have accumulation too, and it will need to be continuously cleansed in order for you to be healthy. Read More…

Stress happens year-round, not just during the holiday season. Still, there is so much going on during holidays, from deadlines to people you must see, plus budget worries and even the pressure to have fun (yes, pressure). Stress is also a huge contributor to the nation’s #1 killer: Heart disease (studies have found it to be related to 80% of all diseases).  Let’s face it, stress is not going to completely and miraculously vanish from our lives, but we can learn to reduce and manage it successfully. Read More…