Courageous Cacao,

"When you're brave enough to let go of anything you don't absolutely love or need, what you have left is the space for stillness and possibility."
~Cheryl Richardson, The Art of Extreme Self-Care

Monday: Sona Mehring, creator of CaringBridge, explains how her website helps loved ones stay connected and up-to-date during major health events... 

Tuesday: Zoe Weil explains why action is the antidote to despair and gives inspiring examples of those who have used this principle to create positive change...

Wednesday: Brendan Brazier teaches us about the role of omega fatty acids in our diet and gives advice on how to maintain healthy levels...

Thursday: Giuliana Torre describes how the parasympathetic nervous system could be the key to optimal health and wellness...

Today: Danny Seo provides seven effective ways to help your garden grow...

Kris Carr at BookExpo America

Want to meet Kris and be one of the first to see the book cover and hear about Crazy Sexy Diet? She will be at BookExpo America next week!

When: Thursday, May 27, 2010 @ 1:30PM - 2:30PM
Where: BookExpo America (NYC), Booth 4047

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The Goods

Dr. Alkaitis' Organic Purifying Facial Cleanser cleans the skin gently, deeply and thoroughly. It removes old skin cells and leaves the skin moist, soft and refreshed. Plus, you don't have to worry about any hidden yucky chemicals!
 

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Spiritual Sandwich

• Learn how giving up hope can actually aid in the process of healing... 
• Witness science and Buddhism collide as they study the science of happiness... 
• Discover your personal power to manifest the reality you desire... 

Video of the Week

Watch the trailer for Forks Over Knives, a film that examines
whether a plant-based diet can reverse disease, through the
personal journeys of Dr. T. Colin Campbell and Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn.

Hot Spots at myCSL

• Share your holistic and effective acne treatments with other members... 
• Discuss what you love about yourself and find out what other members love about themselves... 
• It is vegetable season again, and members are chatting about their gardens...

 Taco (Quarterhorse Mix - Birmingham, AL)

• Yella (Pit Bull Terrier Mix - New Orleans, LA) 
• Merlot (Domestic Shorthair - Coleraine, MN) 
• Find out how to Twitter a Critter! You could save a life!

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Read All About It!

• Discover how eating a plant-based diet can lower the levels of toxic chemicals in the body in just one week... 
• Deepak Chopra raises important questions about the self-help movement... 
• Find out how microloans are empowering girls in India...

Menu Magic

Kale Wrap by Lauren of Ginger is the New Pink

Ingredients:
-1/2 Bunch of kale
-Bean sprouts
-Curry powder
-Olive oil
-Brown rice wrap
-1/4 Avocado
-Hummus

Lightly sauté kale in olive oil for 4 minutes, spread hummus on the wrap, add kale. Top with bean sprouts and curry powder and sliced avocado. Wrap up and enjoy!

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That's it for now, folks.  As always, we love you!


Peace and veggies,
Kris and Team CSL
(L stands for LIFE!)