Anxiety Doesn't Have to be the Norm

Friends,
One of the health topics I am most passionate about is Mental Health.
So let me start by saying to anyone that is interested in this topic-

"You must understand there is no separation between mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, environmental, family and community health!"

Reading that I ask you how does that feel? For many, especially those that have experienced any ongoing mental health issues, that may hit home.
For others that may sound like a big stretch and a feeling of certainty that "the answer" really lies in just one or two of those categories.
Either way I encourage you to think about that statement and follow along this with me as write this blog and more about mental health experiences. I want to hear from you too. Share your thoughts and experiences. I do not write blogs to hear more of myself ;) but rather to have discussion, stimulate thought and hopefully bring about much-needed change.
By all means if you or a loved one, whether they are two-legged humans or four-legged companions, are experiencing mental/emotional health issues please reach out and ask for help! There are MANY resources in the world today. Some are successful at helping individuals heal the root cause of mental health issues and honestly some aren't but you must start somewhere.
At Red Horse Wellness Center, we have been working with, studying and helping humans, horses and dogs with anxiety disorders, depression, and PTSD for 14yrs. We are really passionate about shifting society's and individuals' thinking about these issues. Most importantly we are here to help people ready to find to the root-cause and replace it with health!

I happen to be writing this the night before Trudy Scott's online Anxiety Summit-Season 3 begins.
Red Horse Wellness Center signed up as an affiliate because I listened to Season 2 and heard high-quality content and knowledgeable professionals sharing information about the nutritional foundation to healing- This is info that is almost completely missing in mainstream mental healthcare and it needs to spread quickly.
When you are experiencing any type of anxiety or depression every moment seems like an eternity!
So we want to help get real answers out as quickly and easily as possible.
Here is the link to tune in and listen for free or you can purchase any of the packages available to use as a resource to come back to later or share solutions with others you will have the opportunity to help in the future.
The Anxiety Summit

As always I will remind you humans are animals too. Separating the two only slows down our understanding how to restore health and vitality to all!
So let's get the sharing goin'.

Wishes for Good Health for All,
Lauren Michele

Healthy Porridge For An Equestrian

 A smart horse person feeds herself well along with her horse. Since our horses are reliant on us and nutrition is a vital part of a healthy life it serves us all well to become healthier or stay healthy. And it's always easy to do with YUMMY food! At Red Horse Training & Care we teach others and are always continuing our own education in how to consume an organic, non-GMO, mostly raw, mostly vegan diet. After decades of research and apprenticeships with nutritionists and holistic physicians, we both believe and witness on a daily basis the positive healing outcome of this approach. Every horse and person is unique so we stay away from saying "never" and "always"except when it comes to organic and GMOs. This satisfying recipe along with many others we hope to share can be tweaked to meet your dietary needs and preferences. However I will say "I sincerely wish that any animal products you use come from animals that are raised humanely, free-to- move, eat and feel healthy themselves and have companionship while alive".
Thanks!

Here's to eating well, feeling well and being with our horses!!

Sprouted Quinoa and Coconut Porridge

(especially good for a cold morning before going to the barn!)

1 Cup Sprouted Quinoa (easy-no brainer- will list at bottom)
1/2 Cup soaked, finely shredded Coconut ( keep the soaking water)

1TBSP Hemp Seeds or seed of your preference ( hemp is super yummy, nutritious and need not be soaked! :) )
1/2 Tsp of cinnamon or as much as you like (I use 1TBSP)

1/4 Tsp Sea or Himalayan Salt 

5 INGREDIENTS-THAT"S IT!

In a blender, puree coconut and water.
In a pot, on LOW warm quinoa to a desired texture, the less time on heat the more enzymes and nutrients you leave in tact. I like about 5 minutes below simmer with a lid on the pot.

Add, cinnamon at this time and a minute or so before done add your coconut "milk" with the pulp left in it for more lovely flavor and texture,  Add hemp seeds and salt if desired. I like to add a bit of *OCPV Coconut-oil on top in place of butter because I LOVE HEALTHY FAT!! : p and wah-lah! A VERY NUTRIENT DENSE breakfast that will keep you going for a long-time!

What I like about these recipes is that you can tweak just about everything from seasonings, temperatures, times and even ingredients, but I like quick and easy and cinnamon so this is my fav!

Sprouted Quinoa- Put your desired amount of quinoa in a glass jar and cover with at least one inch of water. Let it be for 24hrs, rinse and use!

*OCPV- Organic, Cold-Pressed, Virgin- Coconut oil

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Lauren Michele McGarry, L.M.T., Y.T