Here are some cool ideas and advice for you…

1. If you are looking for a new and delicious restaurant in Metrowest…
Punjabi Grill–went there today for the BEST Indian/Pakistani meal I’ve had in Boston in over five years. There are seven Indian restaurants within five miles of my home. This is the only one that served me room temperature water, had fresh sauces and the most delightful pakouras I’ve ever had.

2. If you overeat at a holiday party…
Have an umeboshi plum (or a small real pickle, no vinegar and no colors) and then a small cup of hot bancha twig tea, and take a slow walk. Then do a body rub and take a shower before bed. You will be amazed.

3. If you are angry at a loved one because of something they said or did…
Next time you are alone, breathe 100 times and consider what they must be feeling and forgive them for it. Then consider offering to listen to them with compassion and no judgement or answers. Love will shine through, and the anger will be gone.

It also may help to sleep on it, or take a short walk in nature. Anger comes from our liver, and these (yin) activities can help ease the pain, and thus prevent us from expressing anger which is more about our condition, and less about the other person.

4. If you want to lose some weight, lower your cholesterol or improve the function of your pancreas…
Avoid eggs, chicken, tuna, diet colas and all dairy products, chew your grains (rice, millet, barley, quinoa, oats, buckwheat, amaranthe, bulghur, corn, etc.) well, and try my sweet vegetable drink.

5. If you are unsure what to do about a problem, or cannot make a decision…
Go to www.HonestAnswer.net