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.

Add Parsley to Food Daily

Add Parsley to Food DailyI try to have a quarter teaspoon of parsley every day. Parsley can be added to spaghetti sauce, your favorite soup, salad, etc.  If necessary, just chew on a sprig.  The herb contains a good amount of iron as well as other important trace minerals such as magnesium and potassium.   Vitamins…

Reduce Heart Attack Risk With Tea

A new British study shows that drinking three cups of black tea daily can reduce the risk of having a heart attack by 11%.  To reduce pesticide exposure drink organic tea.  Buying in bulk or a store brand of organic is more reasonably priced.

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).  …

Apple pie soup

Apple pie soup is a wonderful way to warm up on a chilly evening.   Since it is cooked in a slow cooker, you can prepare early in the day and enjoy when everyone gathers together at home. All our ingredients are organic. Ingredients: 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons ground cloves 2 teaspoons ground allspice 5 large Granny…

Amazing Fall Vegetables

Pumpkin, squash and sweet potatoes are not only comforting and delicious to eat but have some amazing health benefits. According to researchers at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia any vegetable high in beta-carotene can activate 443 genes which are able to turn precancerous cells in the breast back to healthy cells. Beta -carotene is the…

Happy Fall!

Fall brings a magical time…crisp and full of raw emotions Mixed with a soothing scent of wood fire and apples Warming our souls Breathe deeply Feel the Beauty Sparks of life Ready for a Winters rest Promising another lively visit -HB

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…

Apples Lessen Anxiety

An apple a day isn’t only good for all the reasons you’ve heard before.  An apple a day is great for relieving anxiety as well if not better than anti-anxiety medication.  The only side effect eating an apple has is much better health.  There is an antioxidant in apples,chlorogenic acid, which induces soothing calm. Enjoy…