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.

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…

Make a New Friend

”There is no possession more valuable than a good friend.“ -Socrates No man or woman can be considered poor if they have a friend. Friends bring light into our lives and greatly reduce stress. A well balanced life includes friends who will enrich our life experience. Each individual has something special and wonderful to offer.…

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…