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Resonance Biofeedback App

December 13, 2022 By Recipe Renegade Leave a Comment

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 The Genius is an Amazing Quantum Biofeedback App

The Genius is a quantum biofeedback technology app that gives us the ability to test in many different areas based on both our voice and picture. We can learn about ourselves on an energetic level. The Genius helps give us the information we need to give us an edge on life and help our bodies. Watch this YouTube video to see how The Genius works, then use my referral link to get a free, 14-day trial!  (Health Professionals: You’ll want to have this tool in your toolbox!)

 

 

Free 14-Day Trial

Get a Free Scan Via The Genius

Get a free scan and frequencies to run yourself. Using The Genius and the Insight Quanta App, I’ll scan your body and/or your home. I can then send frequencies that you can run yourself. Download a 14-day free trial of the Insight Quanta Capsule App. After you start your 14-day trial by downloading the app and filling out your profile, you can immediately run the 9 free Solfeggio tones, and the free Chakra frequencies. After your 14-day free trial, you can purchase the Capsule. Fill out the contact form on my  Genius Balancing Website  to get more information about the Insight Quanta App and to learn how you can purchase it at a discount. Once you purchase the app, you’ll have it for life. Contact me for a free scan!

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Katherine’s White Chicken Chili

October 4, 2022 By Recipe Renegade Leave a Comment

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I don’t know where my niece, Katherine, found the original White Chicken Chili recipe, but after tweaking it a bit, it is now a family favorite!

Katherine's White Chicken Chili
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 Medium Onion, diced
  • 1 Large Chicken Breast (Boneless)
  • 1 15-Ounce Can Black or Kidney Beans (Drained and Rinsed)
  • 1 15-Ounce Can of White Beans (Drained and Rinsed)
  • Corn removed from 3 cobs (or 15-ounces frozen)
  • 1 10-ounce can Organic Diced Tomatoes (or Rotel diced tomatoes with Green Chilis)
  • 1 Cup Chicken Bone Broth or Chicken Broth
  • 1 8-Ounce Package of Organic Cream Cheese
  • OPTIONAL:
  • Chili Powder to taste
  • Small can of Chili Peppers
Instructions
  1. Sauté diced onion on stovetop or in Instant Pot. (I sometimes don't bother to sauté first.)
  2. Add raw chicken cut into bite-size pieces (or plan to shred it later) and brown for a couple of minutes.
  3. Add bone broth and tomatoes; simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is done.
  4. Add remaining ingredients and heat through.
  5. NOTE: If your chicken is already cooked, there is no need to "cook" anything; just heat it all up!
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Instant Pot or Stove Top

When I make this recipe, I don’t usually measure anything; I guestimate and it all goes into my Instant Pot. Cooking it on the stove top also works well. I always cook my bone-in, local chicken in my Instant Pot which makes beautiful bone broth. Cooking it ahead of time, and freezing both the broth and the deboned chicken, saves time when I’m ready to make this recipe. I always strain the bone broth to be certain there are no bones.

Is BT Corn Safe for Human Consumption?

I have not used canned corn in about 15 years since I learned that corn is regulated by the EPA, not the FDA. Canned corn is usually BT corn, unless it’s organic. BT is short for Bacillus thuringiensis, a toxin extracted from soil. It was genetically modified into the corn so that pesticides would not need to be used on the outside of the corn. BT pokes holes in the insect’s stomach and causes their gut to explode, thereby killing them. Is it safe for humans? You’ll have to decide that for yourself. BT corn has been around for such a long time that insects are now becoming immune to the BT toxin.

 

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Sugar

August 16, 2022 By Recipe Renegade Leave a Comment

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Is Sugar Really the Enemy?

When you hear the word “sugar,” what comes to mind? For many, it’s a red flag—something to avoid at all costs. But is sugar truly the villain it’s made out to be? Let’s take a closer look.

 

Not All Sugars Are the Same

The word “sugar” is used broadly, but it actually includes many different types:

  • Sucrose (table sugar)
  • Fructose (fruit sugar)
  • Lactose (milk sugar)

Each type has different effects on the body. Can we really label all of them as “bad” with one sweeping statement? Probably not.

Natural vs. Processed: What Matters More?

Nature gave us sugarcane—but modern agriculture complicates the picture. Most conventional sugarcane is treated with glyphosate (RoundUp) before harvesting. If the label says, “sugar,” it’s likely from sugar beets. Beet sugar in the U.S. comes from genetically modified (GMO) sugar beets, which raises additional concerns. And then there’s high fructose corn syrup, widely linked to health issues like non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, even in young people. So is it sugar itself, how we process and use it, or the quantity eaten that poses the real risk?

But What About Sugar in Fruit and Milk?

Fruits contain fructose, yes—but they also provide fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. Many cancer recovery protocols even include fruit. Lactose, the sugar in breast milk, is essential for infant development. Can it really be harmful if it’s nature’s first food?

Sugar and Disease: What We’re Told vs. What We Know

You may have heard: “Sugar feeds cancer, Lyme, and parasites.” While this idea is repeated often, actual studies showing sugar directly “feeds” Lyme, for example, are scarce.

There’s another side to the story. Insulin Potentiation Therapy (IPT) is a medical treatment where sugar (glucose) helps deliver chemotherapy directly to cancer cells—sparing healthy cells in the process. Patients on IPT often avoid hair loss and harsh side effects.

Even natural remedies, like crystallized ginger, have been credited anecdotally with helping support healing. So, is sugar always harmful—or can it sometimes help?

Natural vs. Artificial Sweeteners

The real danger might lie in artificial substitutes. For example:

  • Erythritol, often recommended for Lyme patients, has been linked in some studies to increased cancer risks.

This raises an important question: Are we replacing real, naturally occurring sugars with synthetic options that might be worse?

Kombucha and the Sugar Confusion

I often get asked: “Is the sugar in kombucha bad for us?” My kombucha  is made using organic cane sugar, but it’s not for you—it’s to feed the SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast). During fermentation, most of that sugar gets consumed. What’s left is minimal. And using organic sugar means avoiding glyphosate residues. After all, fermenting toxic chemicals into your drink probably isn’t ideal.

Sugar and Lyme Disease

In Lyme communities, many warn against eating sugar. But the science isn’t clear. I’ve searched extensively and haven’t found reliable studies proving that sugar feeds Lyme. If this is true, wouldn’t it make sense to use sugar with a medicine that eradicates Lyme Disease? In fact, natural sugars played an important role in my own healing from chronic Lyme, a condition I battled for over a decade. That personal experience challenges the idea that all sugar is harmful—at least for everyone.

Could it be we’ve been misinformed about sugar to keep us sick?

Final Thoughts: Balance Is Key

Let’s be clear:
This is NOT a recommendation to eat more sugar—especially not for diabetics or those on sugar-restricted diets. Nor is it a recommendation to eat cookies and cakes, especially those made with processed ingredients! Anything in excess—even water—can be harmful. But perhaps the more important question is this:

Are we asking the right questions about sugar? Or have we been misled by a one-size-fits-all narrative?

Don’t take my word for it—do your own research, listen to your body, and decide what’s right for you.

Summary: What to Remember

  • Not all sugars are the same—context and source matter.
  • Natural sugars from fruit, milk, and even organic cane sugar have roles in health and healing.
  • Highly processed ( (like HFCS ) and artificial sugars (like some sugar alcohols) are more concerning.
  • Balance and quality are key—blanket statements about “all sugar” being bad may oversimplify the truth.

Have we been demonizing sugar unfairly? You decide.

This information is presented as entertainment, and should not be misconstrued as medical advice. Check with your health practitioner before making any dietary changes.

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Audrey’s Pine Needle Tea

March 12, 2022 By Recipe Renegade Leave a Comment

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UPDATE: I didn’t get to know Audrey too well, because I only met her twice. In those brief visits, it was obvious to me that she was one of the kindest people I had ever met. Even though I didn’t know her well, I was saddened to learn that she passed away on April 14, 2024. Personally, I think that earth lost an angel that day.

My friend, Audrey Heath, not only shared her Pine Needle Tea recipe with me, she was kind enough to drop off her finished product for me to try. She definitely kicked it up a notch or three! I’ve made pine needle tea for many years, but found mine to be quite boring. You won’t find Audrey’s tea boring!

Use ONLY Eastern White Pine Needles!!!

There are lots of pine trees in North America, so please be CERTAIN that your tree is, in fact, an Eastern White Pine. Using the wrong needles, or drinking too much, could make you quite sick or could even be deadly. If you are unsure, find your county forester or contact your cooperative extension service to help you identify yours. Then check with your doctor before drinking!

You can find more information at Nature.org and Farmer’s Almanac. Found on nature.org: “Fun Fact: White pines are the only five-needle pines found east of the Rocky Mountains and get their common name from the number of needles in each pine: W-H-I-T-E!”

Does Suramin Come from Pine?

Somehow, a rumor started that Judy Mikovits said Suramin came from Pine. Do pine needles or Pine Needle Tea contain Suramin? Absolutely not! according to Judy Mikovits.  Suramin is a synthetic drug that doesn’t come from pine. Here’s exactly what she said:

“I didn’t say pine needles. I talked about a 100-year-old essential medicine, a synthetic drug made by Bayer-Monsanto, called suramin. And suramin is a synthetic drug, but it’s known to stop the expression of retroviruses, and viruses . . . Suramin does not come from pine needles, but there are terpenes. That’s a class of chemicals where we get turpentine that will stop a lot of toxins and pathogens, but it’s also very toxic.  . . . . ” ~~ Judy Mikovits

Hear What Judy Mikovits Said about Suramin (at 9:50 Minutes)


Audrey's Pine Needle Tea
 
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Please check with your doctor before drinking this tea.
Author: Audrey Heath
Recipe type: Tea
Ingredients
  • 2 Gallons of Clean Water
  • Large Coffee Can of Eastern Pine Tree Needles cut into 1" lengths.
  • 20 to 25 Star Anise
  • 2 Tablespoons Cardamom
  • 2 Tablespoons Fennel Seeds
Instructions
  1. Bring water to a boil, turn off.
  2. Add remaining ingredients and let sit for 20 minutes.
  3. Re-heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Cool, strain, bottle, and refrigerate.
  5. Make certain you strain; you don't want to swallow any pine needles!
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Remember that boiling releases the terpenes and over 116° kills the Vitamin C. 160° causes Vitamin C to explode. If you are interested in keeping the Vitamin C in tact, bring the water to a boil, let it cool to 115°, and then add the ingredients and let steep.

DO NOT DRINK THIS TEA WITHOUT FIRST CHECKING WITH YOUR DOCTOR!!! 

Cut Eastern Pine needles.

If you have a chance, look up what benefits might be found in star anise, cardamom, and fennel.

Statements on this page and website have not been evaluated by the FDA and are NOT intended to diagnose, prescribe, treat, prevent or cure any disease, condition, illness, or injury. Please do not use any information on this website in place of a doctor. Please consult a doctor before making ANY dietary changes.

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Thai Soup – Immune-Building Soup

September 2, 2021 By Recipe Renegade Leave a Comment

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A friend, Lynn Parker, gave me the ingredient list for this recipe. She calls it Thai Soup, but I call it Immune-Boosting Soup.  I cook all of my bone-in chicken in my Instant Pot, which gives me a beautiful bone broth.  If I use my Instant Pot, pot, there’s no need to further cook the bones. Chicken cooks in about 25 minutes, and produces a beautiful gelatin.

 

Make it Strong or Weak

I made an extremely strong batch of this soup using water instead of chicken stock/bone broth, and froze it in small batches in 16 oz freezer-safe canning jars. When I make a bigger batch, I use the larger freezer-safe canning jars. After thawing, I added the fresh bone broth and then heated it–YUM. If you find you made your batch too strong (too much garlic, ginger, lemongrass, or cayenne), just add more chicken stock/bone broth or even some water.

I bet you’ll want to double or triple this recipe and freeze it or can it. If you freeze it and plan to use glass jars, be sure to use ones that are safe for freezing. The freezer-safe jars are the one that are completely straight and don’t have a shoulder.

I’ve added Thai Soup #2 with the amounts I used in my latest batch. This batch could have been a little stronger–maybe less water.

Thai Soup
 
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Ingredients
  • Bone Broth or Chicken stock
  • Garlic
  • Ginger
  • Turmeric
  • *Tomato
  • Cayenne
  • Onion
  • Mushrooms
  • Carrots
  • Lemongrass, Dried or Fresh
  • *If you don't have fresh tomatoes, it's okay to use canned.
Instructions
  1. After cutting up ingredients into bite size pieces, slow simmer in a pot for about 45 minutes, being careful not to boil the broth/stock away.
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16 oz and 24 oz Freezer-Safe Jars:

16 oz Freezer-Safe Jar
24 oz Freezer-Safe Canning Jar

Recipe With Ingredient Quantities – Thai #2

You might want to adjust quantities in this recipe, but this gives you a good starting point. I’ve specified Shitake Mushrooms in this recipe, because they are known as the best for the immune system, but any mushroom will do.

Thai Soup #2
 
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This recipe includes the quantities I used in my soup.
Author: Recipe Renegade
Ingredients
  • 32 ounces homemade chicken broth, or 2 16.9 oz Boxes of Bone Broth (or Chicken Stock)
  • 6 Garlic Cloves, pressed
  • Thumb-size Ginger Root (about 3 tablespoons, sliced or shredded)
  • 1 Teaspoon Organic Dried Turmeric Powder (or 3-inches of fresh)
  • *3 Medium to Large Tomatoes, blanched with skin removed and diced, or a 15-ouce can of Diced Tomatoes
  • ⅛ Teaspoon Cayenne
  • 1 Medium to Large Diced Onion
  • 1 Cup Shitake (or any) Mushrooms
  • 3 Carrots, sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons Dried Lemongrass or ½ cup chopped fresh Lemongrass
  • Extra tomatoes or water can be added if soup tastes too "hot."
Instructions
  1. After cutting up ingredients into bite-size pieces, place all ingredients in a medium size pot and slow simmer for about 45 minutes. Stir occasionally and be careful not to boil the liquid away.
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V Info

May 13, 2021 By Recipe Renegade Leave a Comment

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I’ve typed in lower case (because I think it’s easier to read), the title of Pfizer’s study which tells it all: ”

A phase 1/2/3, placebo-controlled, randomized, observer-blind, dose-finding study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, immunogenicity, and efficacy of sars-cov-2 rna vaccine candidates against covid-19 in healthy individuals”

 

P F I Z E R Document – Does  this study/experiment transfer to others? Information on how vaccinated people can expose unvaccinated people through inhalation or skin contact can be found on pages 67, 68, & 69.

Click here for Dropbox file:

 

PUB Med  – Passive inhaled mRNA vaccination for SARS-Cov-2

“The feasibility of inhaled RNA for passive transfection has also been proven in a number of studies”

 

What does OSHA say about my employer forcing me to get the shot?

“If you require your employees to be vaccinated as a condition of employment (i.e., for work-related reasons), then any adverse reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine is work-related.”

 

How Do You Feel about POISON in this?

Click to go to PDF:

 

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine VRBPAC Briefing Document

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