BioFeedback

Biofeedback is a non-medical process that involves measuring a subject's specific and quantifiable bodily functions such as blood pressure, heart rate, skin temperature, sweat gland activity, and muscle tension, conveying the information to the patient in real-time. This raises the patient's awareness and therefore the possibility of conscious control of those functions.

By providing the user access to physiological information about which he or she may be unaware, biofeedback may allow users to gain control of physical processes previously considered an automatic response of the autonomous nervous system. Interest in biofeedback has waxed and waned since its inception in the 1960s; it is, however, undergoing something of a renaissance during the early 21st century, which some experts attribute to the general rise in interest about all alternative medicine modalities. Small biofeedback machines are becoming available for use in the home.

The "Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback", or "AAPB" is a non-profit scientific and professional society for biofeedback practitioners. Originally called "The Biofeedback Research Society", its name was first changed to the "Biofeedback Society of America," and then it was once again changed to its latest name.


Link to the BioFeedback page on Wikipedia

Avocado Egg Rolls

Avocado Egg Rolls

34 min | 30 min prep


dipping sauce

* 3-4 teaspoons white vinegar
* 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
* 1/2 teaspoon tamarind pulp
* 1/2 cup honey
* 1 pinch powdered saffron
* 1/2 cup chopped cashews
* 2/3 cup fresh cilantro
* 2 garlic cloves
* 2 green onions
* 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
* 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1/4 cup olive oil

egg rolls

* 1 large avocado, peeled, pitted, & diced
* 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
* 1 tablespoon minced red onion
* 1/2 teaspoon fresh cilantro, chopped
* 1 pinch salt
* 3 egg roll wraps
* 1 egg, beaten

1. Stir together vinegars, tamarind, honey, and saffron in a microwave safe bowl, and microwave for 1 minute.
2. Stir until tamarind is dissolved.
3. In a blender, Puree tamarind mixture, cashews, 2/3 cup cilantro, garlic, onions, sugar, pepper, and cumin.
4. Pour mixture into a bowl and stir in oil.
5. Refrigerate until ready to use.
6. Gently stir together avocado, tomatoes, onion, 1/2 teaspoon cilantro, and salt.
7. Distribute filling evenly onto center of each egg roll wrapper.
8. Position a wrapper so that a corner is pointing toward you; fold the bottom corner up, 1/4 of the way over the filling.
9. Brush remaining corners and edges of the wrapper with egg, roll up from side to side, fold top corner over all and press to seal.
10. Repeat with remaining wrappers.
11. Continue by deep-frying the egg rolls in 375 degree oil for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown.
12. Drain on brown paper bags.
13. Slice egg rolls diagonally across middle and serve with prepared dipping sauce!

Link to recipe on RecipeZaar

Vegetable - Hummus Sandwich

Vegetable - Hummus Sandwich

Ingredients:

* Spread:
* 1/2 cup cooked white beans
* 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
* 1 tsp sugar
* 2 tbsp lemon juice
* Filling:
* 1 cup uncooked assorted vegetables
* 2 egg whites
* 1/2 tsp: basil, parsley, salt, and black pepper
* 2-3 slices of whole wheat bread

Directions:

Combine white beans, mustard, and lemon juice in a food processor. Add additional lemon juice for desired consistency. Set aside. In a greased skillet on low heat, cook vegetables until almost done. Add egg white and spices and continue cooking until mixture is done. Spread some bean mixture over each slice of toasted bread, then add a small portion of egg mixture on top. Serve immediately.

Number of Servings: 2-3

Notes from the Cook: This is a very healthy and quick meal to make when you're on the go. It can be a protein-filled breakfast or lunch item. You can always substitute any flavored tortilla with the bean spread and egg mixture.

Link to recipe at BetterRecipes

Egg - Hummus Sandwich

Healthy Egg Sandwich

Ingredients:

* 2 slices whole wheat bread
* 1 heaping tablespoon garlic hummus
* 1 hard boiled egg

Directions:

Dice egg and mix with garlic hummus to form an egg salad consistency. Smooth mixture on top of one slice of bread. Place other slice on top to make one healthy and yummy egg salad sandwich.

Healthy Link to recipe at BetterRecipes