Helen Brophy

Helen has a BS from the University of Rhode Island with graduate studies in physical science, chemistry, and counseling. For the past 20 yrs. she has studied and advocated a natural all-inclusive, responsible approach to maintaining a healthy body and lifestyle. Her belief and approach includes obtaining a rich balance encompassing all aspects of life through nutrition, exercise, spiritual and mental development, and responsible environmental habits.

Ginger Tea Recipe

I love drinking ginger tea. Here’s a nice recipe to try: One inch of fresh organic ginger root Two cups of water Make a cup of ginger tea, warm up and feel good. 🙂 Chop one inch of fresh ginger root and add to two cups of water. Boil for 10 minutes. Strain to remove…

Start Everyday With Breakfast

Start everyday with breakfast.  Take time to sit and relax, if only for 10 minutes.  You will be more productive and less stressed.  Eat a breakfast containing fiber, protein, vitamin c and calcium. Limit or eliminate sugar and refined flour. I love a bowl of hot oatmeal made with whole oats (not quick or instant).  …

The Many Benefits Of Ginger

Ginger is healthy and delicious as ginger tea. I previously mentioned that ginger is a good immune booster. Ginger is also great for bringing down a fever* and breaking up congestion. Ginger tea will sooth a sore throat. Taking ginger also quells nausea quickly. *Remember that a fever is usually beneficial. It kills cold and…

Be Happy! Find Your Truth

  “This above all: to thine own self be true and it must follow as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man” -William Shakespeare Never do anything as a result of peer pressure.  Know what you believe and what is right, then act upon it.  Following a path because…

There is no possession more valuable than a good friend.

-Socrates

Spicy pumpkin pie

This pie will bring coziness and warmth to your kitchen and your family. Along with the usual great fall spices, we’ve added cardamom which imparts a slightly nutty taste. Ingredients: 2 eggs, plus 1 yolk ½ cup packed dark brown sugar â…“ cup white sugar ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons of cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger ÂĽ teaspoon ground…

Mulled Cider- Simmering Potpourri

Fall is a great time to add the aroma of mulled cider to your home. It evokes a comforting, welcoming, warm feeling to all who enter. All you need is a few tablespoons of natural mulled cider mix added to four or five cups of water in a pan.  Bring to a simmer.  Be careful!…

Apples Lessen Anxiety

An apple a day will help relieve anxiety as well (if not better) than anti-anxiety medication.  The only side effect of eating an apple is much better health.  There is an antioxidant in apples, chlorogenic acid, which induces soothing calm.

Why You Should Leave the Leaves

I’ve been telling my husband ” leave the leaves” for years.  He now shreds the leaves on the lawn with a lawnmower and adds as many as possible to the compost.  Most of our yard is wooded so it is great just to let them decompose where they fall and return the nutrients to the…