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A national best-selling writer, counselor, and teacher of natural healing methods,Tom Monte is a leading voice in the natural health movement. He has written and co-authored more than thirty books and many hundreds of articles on virtually every area of health. Among his bestsellers are Recalled By Life, Living Well Naturally, and NaturalProzac. Tom has lectured and conducted transformational programs throughout the United States and around the world. His eight-month Healer’s Program, based in New York City and Orval, Belgium, trains practitioners in the use of highly effective natural methods for healing body, mind, and spirit. The Healer’s Program is also an experience in personal transformation. Tom also conducts workshops that focus on healing the heart and personal relationships. He lives with his wife, Toby, in Amherst, Massachusetts.

Corn Grits

By |2017-02-08T17:28:36+00:00October 12th, 2016|

Corn Grits – – organic corn grits, water, Pinch of sea salt, Place the water and sea salt in a pot, cover, and bring to a boil. Place the corn grits in the pot, stirring constantly. Cover, bring to a boil again, and reduce the flame to medium-low. Simmer for 30-35 minutes. […]

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  1. Place the water and sea salt in a pot, cover, and bring to a boil. Place the corn grits in the pot, stirring constantly. Cover, bring to a boil again, and reduce the flame to medium-low. Simmer for 30-35 minutes. Add more water if needed.
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Ojiya

By |2017-02-08T17:31:35+00:00October 12th, 2016|

Ojiya – – organic brown rice, water, kombu, soaked and diced, scallion roots, scallion tops, shitake mushrooms, soaked, stems removed and sliced, barley miso, Place the rice, kombu, shitake, and scallion roots in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce flame to low, cover, and continue to cook for 1 ½ hours. […]

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  1. Place the rice, kombu, shitake, and scallion roots in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce flame to low, cover, and continue to cook for 1 ½ hours. Add more water, if necessary. Add miso and simmer for five minutes, but do not boil. Garnish with fresh scallion tops.
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Mochi Pancakes With Fruit Filling

By |2017-02-08T17:34:19+00:00October 12th, 2016|

Mochi Pancakes With Fruit Filling – – plain mochi, coarsely grated, apple, cored, peeled and sliced, pear, cored, peeled and sliced, raisins, apple juice or water, kuzu, diluted in cold water, Pinch of sea salt, Place the apples, pears, raisins, juice, and sea salt in a saucepan. Cover and bring to […]

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  1. Place the apples, pears, raisins, juice, and sea salt in a saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce flame to medium-low and simmer three to four minutes until the fruit is tender.
  2. Add the diluted kuzu, stirring constantly until it becomes thick and translucent. Remove from the flame and set aside.
  3. On a heated and dry pancake griddle, place ¼ cup of grated mochi, forming it into a circle like a pancake. Spread one to two tablespoons of the stewed fruit evenly on top of the mochi. Next sprinkle another ¼ cup of grated mochi on top of the fruit.
  4. The bottom layer of the mochi should now be slightly browned and melted. Flip the pancake over and cook on the other side until that side is brown and melted too.
  5. The fruit should now be sandwiched between the two layers of the melted mochi. If this comes out a little messy, don’t worry. It still tastes really good!
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Whole Oat Porridge

By |2017-02-08T17:36:06+00:00October 12th, 2016|

Whole Oat Porridge – (Make this the night before when you are watching American Idol or something. Then just cover it overnight and reheat in the morning. How easy is that?) – whole oats, soaked for at least six hours, water, Pinch of sea salt, Place oats, water, and sea salt in a heavy […]

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(Make this the night before when you are watching American Idol or something. Then just cover it overnight and reheat in the morning. How easy is that?)
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  1. Place oats, water, and sea salt in a heavy pot, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce flame to medium-low and simmer for three hours or until creamy.
  2. Some toppings for oatmeal include roasted seeds (we like flax and sunflower), stewed raisins (boil raisins with a pinch of salt for five minutes), and/or some walnuts (best soaked overnight). Brown rice syrup makes this whole concoction even more delicious!
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Shitake Tea

By |2017-02-08T17:37:06+00:00October 12th, 2016|

Shitake Tea – Shitake tea can help dissolve animal-quality fat and relax a contracted or tense condition, usually as a result of liver imbalance. – Soak one shitake in one cup of water for a half hour.; When shitake is soft, chop it very fine.; Put shitake and water in a pot and bring to boil. […]

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Shitake tea can help dissolve animal-quality fat and relax a contracted or tense condition, usually as a result of liver imbalance.
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  1. Soak one shitake in one cup of water for a half hour.
  2. When shitake is soft, chop it very fine.
  3. Put shitake and water in a pot and bring to boil. Reduce flame, and simmer for fifteen minutes.
  4. Add a few drops of shoyu or tamari during the last few minutes of cooking.
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Daikon Tea

By |2017-02-08T17:38:10+00:00October 12th, 2016|

Daikon Tea – Daikon tea is good for adults who are more yang. It promotes sweating so can be used to bring down fevers. Only take it for a few days. (For reducing fever in children, warm apple juice is better.) – Grate about three tablespoons of fresh daikon.; Mix […]

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Daikon tea is good for adults who are more yang. It promotes sweating so can be used to bring down fevers. Only take it for a few days. (For reducing fever in children, warm apple juice is better.)
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  1. Grate about three tablespoons of fresh daikon.
  2. Mix the daikon with 1/4 teaspoon grated ginger and a few drops of tamari.
  3. Pour two or three cups of hot bancha tea over the mixed Ingredients.
  4. Drink while hot and keep yourself warm.
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Ume-Sho-Ban

By |2017-02-08T17:39:15+00:00October 12th, 2016|

Ume-Sho-Ban – This tea is very alkalizing and energizing, and good to use if you do not have kuzu in the house.
– Prepare bancha (or kukicha) tea. Strain and put liquid in another pot.; Add the pulp of one umeboshi plum to the bancha or kukicha tea. Or if you are using paste, […]

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This tea is very alkalizing and energizing, and good to use if you do not have kuzu in the house.
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  1. Prepare bancha (or kukicha) tea. Strain and put liquid in another pot.
  2. Add the pulp of one umeboshi plum to the bancha or kukicha tea. Or if you are using paste, then ¼ teaspoon of paste.
  3. Bring to a boil, stirring in the plum or paste. Add a few drops of tamari. Bring flame down to low and simmer for a few minutes.
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Ume-Sho-Kuzu

By |2017-02-08T17:39:56+00:00October 12th, 2016|

Ume-Sho-Kuzu – Good for strengthening and promoting good digestion. An energy tonic tool
– Dilute one teaspoon of kuzu in three teaspoons of cold water.; Add one cup of water to diluted kuzu.; Add the pulp of one umeboshi plum to this liquid. Or, if you have paste, put in ¼ teaspoon of umeboshi […]

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Good for strengthening and promoting good digestion. An energy tonic tool
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  1. Dilute one teaspoon of kuzu in three teaspoons of cold water.
  2. Add one cup of water to diluted kuzu.
  3. Add the pulp of one umeboshi plum to this liquid. Or, if you have paste, put in ¼ teaspoon of umeboshi paste,
  4. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until liquid becomes translucent. Reduce the heat to simmer.
  5. Add a few drops of shoyu or tamari. You can also add grated ginger.
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Sweet Vegetable Drink

By |2017-02-08T17:43:05+00:00October 12th, 2016|

Sweet Vegetable Drink – This drink is good for softening tightness caused by heavy animal food consumption and for relaxing the body and muscles. May be stored in the refrigerator for a few days. – Use equal amounts of four sweet vegetables (such as onions (carrots, cabbage, and winter squash). Finely […]

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This drink is good for softening tightness caused by heavy animal food consumption and for relaxing the body and muscles. May be stored in the refrigerator for a few days.
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Umeboshi Plum And Pumpkin Seed Condiment

By |2017-02-08T17:46:49+00:00October 12th, 2016|

Umeboshi Plum And Pumpkin Seed Condiment – – umeboshi plum paste, pumpkin seeds, chopped parsley or scallions, Sort, wash, and dry roast hulled pumpkin seeds in a skillet.; Grind to a paste in a suribachi. Or use a blender.; Mix paste with the pumpkin seeds.; Add water to desired consistency.; Add parsley or scallions.; […]

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  1. Sort, wash, and dry roast hulled pumpkin seeds in a skillet.
  2. Grind to a paste in a suribachi. Or use a blender.
  3. Mix paste with the pumpkin seeds.
  4. Add water to desired consistency.
  5. Add parsley or scallions.
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