Fighting the Flu

by | Feb 4, 2018 | Kitchen Recipes, Medicinal Recipes

Garlic Ginger Lemonade
(A warm remedy for flu symptoms)

Several cloves of garlic
1 ginger root
Lemons
4 cups of water
Cayenne pepper
Cinnamon
Honey

Boil 4 cups of water. Crush 1-2 cloves of garlic. Chop 1 3-inch piece of ginger. Cover garlic and ginger with freshly boiled water. Add juice of 1 lemon. Let steep 30+ minutes. Add honey if desired and a pinch of cayenne (or cinnamon powder) Drink 4 cups a day – hot. Take good care and get lots of rest. Repeat each day until you are feeling well.

A SOUP 100% STRONGER THAN ANTIBIOTICS
If you want relief from flu, cold, ear infection and many other problems. Using garlic, red onion and thyme in the soup will destroy the virus and the weak immunity.

50 cloves of garlic peeled and cleaned
2 tablespoons of butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 large minced onions
1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
6 cups chicken soup (a base)
1 bunch herbs (parsley, thyme, bay leaves)
3 cups bread cubes
1 cup fatty sour cream

Heat oven to 180 degrees. Cut up 1/3 of the garlic. Wrap the garlic with olive oil in aluminum foil. Bake in the oven for 90 minutes and let it cool. Heat some olive oil and butter in a pot and stew the onions for 10 min. Squeeze the garlic and add to the stewed onions. Mix all and add the thyme, chicken soup and herbs. Reduce the temperature; add bread and leave to simmer 5 min until bread is soft. Remove the herbs and put the mixture in the blender until creamy. Return to the pot and add the sour cream and salt. Soup’s on!

Garlic Flu Tonic

5 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon ginger, chopped
Raw and unfiltered apple cider vinegar
1 lemon, juiced
2 red chili peppers, chopped

Add the ingredients, one layer at a time, into a Mason jar. Start with garlic, chili peppers, and ginger, and end with the lemon juice and the apple cider vinegar.
Seal the jar, ensuring a little space from the rim and store in the pantry. Consume some of this mixture regularly until your flu symptoms are gone, or for prevention.

Garlic – A whole head of garlic a day does miracles for your body. It stimulates the immune system and normalizes your gut flora. Garlic is a powerful natural antibiotic and kills a large number of different bacteria. Eating garlic on an empty stomach is effective in preventing and treating many diseases. When you consume garlic on an empty stomach it increases its power as an antibiotic.

Cold and Flu Juice

1-inch knob of fresh ginger,
juice of 1 freshly squeezed orange
juice of 1 freshly squeezed grapefruit

Benefits: Fresh ginger has anti-viral properties and vitamin C, prevalent in both orange and grapefruit juices, may reduce the frequency of the common cold. Take a little every morning on an empty stomach.

Ginger Soup
1-2 inch piece of Fresh Ginger sliced thinly.
4 Green onions sliced into medium sized pieces.
1-2 garlic cloves peeled and chopped
6 cups Chicken bone broth or regular chicken stock

Place ginger, onions, garlic and mushrooms (if you choose) in a pot and add a small amount of broth. Simmer until ingredients are softened. Add the rest of the stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 20-30minutes. Sip on broth throughout the day and feel better! You can eat the ginger pieces for some extra heat. Add other vegetables to make it more of a meal. Don’t add much salt as salt tends to bring things deeper into the body and this is more about pushing out.
Add in dried or fresh mushrooms for an extra boost of energy.
Add 4-5 pieces of Astragalus (Huang Qi) to the broth as it is simmering to boost your immune system and energy.

Master Tonic

1 part fresh chopped garlic cloves
1 part fresh chopped white onions, or the hottest onions
1 part fresh grated ginger root
1 part fresh grated horseradish root
1 part fresh chopped Cayenne peppers, Jalapenos, Serranos, Habeneros, African bird peppers or any combination of the hottest peppers available

Fill a glass jar 3/4 of the way full with equal parts of the fresh chopped or grated ingredients. Fresh herbs are best. Cover completely with raw unfiltered, unbleached, apple cider vinegar. Close and shake vigorously and then top off the vinegar if necessary. Keep the jar in a cool, dark place for 2 weeks. Shake the tonic daily a couple of times.
Begin this formula on the NEW moon and strain and bottle on the FULL moon, (approximately 14 days). Strain liquids from solids after steeping for 2 weeks. Filter the mixture through a clean piece of cotton (coffee filter or colander), bottle and label. Store your Master Tonic in a dark place. Take 1/2 to 1 ounce, two or more times daily, as needed. Another suggestion is to partake of it as a condiment.

You may puree the solids and add to honey or lemon juice, or make salad dressing or marinade for meats. Master Tonic lasts indefinitely at room temperature, after straining.

“This tonic is extremely powerful, because all the ingredients are fresh. Its power should not be underestimated. This formula is a modern day plague tonic. It is said that when added to an incurable routine it could cure the most chronic conditions and stubborn diseases. It stimulates maximum blood circulation, while putting the best detoxifying herbs into the blood. This formula is not just for the sniffles, it has helped to turn around the deadliest diseases.”

“I designed this formula as a fresh herb alternative to Dr. Christopher’s plague formula, to be more alive, a herbal juice tonic, and believe me, you don’t want to be without formulas like this when you or your loved ones get ill; it will save your life. Make up plenty, it can’t go bad because vinegar already is, and will last almost forever,” writes Dr. Shultz.

 

 

 

Heart and Circulation

by | Feb 4, 2018 | Kitchen Recipes, Medicinal Recipes

For A Stronger Heart
Catch some sunshine! It could protect your heart, according to a new study in Nature Medicine. A group of mice was exposed to a light box t of illumination similar to the outdoors. When researchers induced heart attacks in the mice, the light-treated rats showed signs they had been protected from heart attack–induced tissue damage. Researchers discovered when you go in the sun that heart-protective proteins (called Period 2 proteins) appear more often in your body. The light-treated mice had 4 times as many Period 2 proteins compared to mice who weren’t exposed.
Here’s how it works: When you go into cardiac arrest, your heart delivers less oxygen to the body. Period 2 proteins help your body be more efficient at using oxygen, so you can survive on less, says lead researcher Tobias Eckle, Ph.D., professor at the University of Colorado Denver.

Beet Juice for Blood Pressure

Researchers have discovered that drinking 17 ounces of beetroot juice a day can significantly reduce blood pressure. The findings could have major implications for the treatment of cardiovascular disease. It is the ingestion of dietary nitrate contained within beetroot juice — and similarly in green, leafy vegetables — which results ultimately in decreased blood pressure.

The decrease in blood pressure was due to the chemical formation of nitrite from the dietary nitrate in the juice. The nitrate in the juice is converted in saliva, by bacteria on the tongue, into nitrite. This nitrite-containing saliva is swallowed, and in the acidic environment of the stomach is either converted into nitric oxide or re-enters the circulation as nitrite. The peak time of reduction in blood pressure correlated with the appearance and peak levels of nitrite in the circulation.
Hypertension causes around 50 per cent of coronary heart disease, and approximately 75 per cent of strokes. Nitrate is likely to underlie the cardio-protective effect of a vegetable-rich diet. Drinking beetroot juice, or consuming other nitrate-rich vegetables, might be a simple way to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system, and may be an additional approach in the modern day battle against rising blood pressure.

Blood Pressure Lowering Juice

2 Stalks of Celery
1/2 beet
2 Carrots
1/2 green apple
lemon
Juice all ingredients and enjoy.

 

Health benefits of celery juice – Balances body’s blood pH, neutralizing acidity. Acts as the perfect post-workout tonic as it replaces lost electrolytes and rehydrates the body with its rich minerals. Celery is known to contain at least eight families of anti-cancer compounds. Among them are the acetylenics that have been shown to stop the growth of tumor cells. Phenolic acids which block the action of prostaglandins that encourage the growth of tumor cells. And coumarins which help prevent free radicals from damaging cells. The phytochemical coumarins prevent the formation and development of the colon and stomach cancers. This humble pale juice has been shown to effectively and significantly lower total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol. The natural laxative effect of celery helps to relieve constipation. It helps relax nerves that have been overworked by man-made laxatives. The potassium and sodium in celery juice helps to regulate body fluid and stimulate urine production, making it an important help to rid the body of excess fluid. The polyacetylene in celery is an amazing relief for all inflammation like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, asthma and bronchitis. Kidney function: Celery promotes healthy and normal kidney function by aiding elimination of toxins from the body. While eliminating toxins, it prevents formation of kidney stones. Lower blood pressure: Drinking celery juice every day for a week significantly helps lower blood pressure. A compound called phtalides help relax the muscle around arteries, dilating the vessels and allowing blood to flow normally. To be effective, drink the juice for one week, stop for three weeks, and start over.

 

 

 

Food for the Heart:

 

Cranberries Researchers found that men who drank 3 cups of cranberry juice daily raised their HDL (the good kind) cholesterol levels by 10 percent, which in turn lowered their risk of heart disease by 40 percent. Plant compounds called polyphenols are believed to be responsible for the effect.

Whole Grains At Tulane University, researchers found that people who ate 4 or more servings of whole grains a week had a 22 percent lower risk of developing heart disease than those who ate the foods once a week or less.

Grapefruit Eating one grapefruit each day can lower your total cholesterol and LDL levels by 8 and 11 percent, respectively, lowering your risk of heart disease and providing you with more than 150% of your daily-recommended vitamin C.

Water Researchers found that drinking 5 or more 8-ounce glasses of water a day could lower the risk of heart disease up to 60 percent— the same drop you get from stopping smoking, lowering your LDL cholesterol number, exercising, or losing a little weight. Replace half of what you drink with water and you’ll save 23 pounds per year!

Fish Omega-3 fats in tuna and other fish and flaxseed help strengthen the heart muscle, lower blood pressure, prevent over clotting, and reduce the level of potentially deadly inflammation in the body.

Fruits high in vitamin C, like oranges and pineapple: According to research from England, people with the most vitamin C in their bloodstreams are 40 percent less likely to die of heart disease.

Relieve and Prevent Varicose Veins:

Lose weight. Eat low-fat foods and add more fruits and vegetables to your diet. Drink green juices that are alkalizing and improve blood circulation. Drink LOTS of water daily.
Foods That Help: Green vegetables, cherries, blueberries, blackcurrants, blackberries, cranberries, kiwifruits, citrus fruits, bell peppers, pineapple, beetroot, whole grains.
Juice Recipe:
½ medium-sized beetroot
½ small pineapple
2 ribs celery
½ yellow bell pepper
¼ lemon
½-inch ginger root

Top 6 Foods That Can Naturally Unclog Arteries

Your arteries continually transport essential nutrients and oxygen one needs from the heart to the rest of your body. Here are 6 natural foods that will help cleanse and unclog arteries and help prevent a heart attack or stroke:

Organic Asparagus “Asparagus works within the 100,000 miles of veins and arteries to release pressure, thereby allowing the body to accommodate for inflammation that has accumulated over the years.” says Shane Ellison, an organic chemist and author of Over-The-Counter Natural Cures. It helps ward off deadly blood clots.

Organic Pomegranate “Pomegranate contains phytochemicals that act as antioxidants to protect the lining of the arteries from damage”, explains Dr. Gregg Schneider, a nutritionally oriented dentist and expert on alternative medicine.

Turmeric “The spice turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory,” Dr. Schneider says. “It contains curcumin which lowers inflammation—a major cause of arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries.)”

Spirulina A daily 4,500 mg dose of this algae helps relax the artery walls and normalize blood pressure. It could help your liver balance your blood fat levels.

Organic Cranberries are potassium-rich and can help reduce cholesterol levels. Regular consumption may help reduce your overall risk of heart disease by up to 40 percent.

Organic Watermelon A Florida State University study found that people given a 4,000 mg supplement of L-citrulline (an amino acid found in watermelon) lowered their blood pressure in just six weeks. Researchers say the amino acid helps your body produce nitric oxide, which helps widen blood vessels.

Natural therapy for opening the veins of the heart:

1 cup lemon juice
1 cup ginger juice
I cup garlic juice
1 cup organic Apple vinegar

Mix all above and boil gently til it is 3 cups. Remove from heat and cool. Mix with 3 cups natural honey and store in glass bottle. Take one tbl daily before breakfast. Blockage from veins disappears slowly.

 

11 Herbs and Spices that Keep Disease at Bay

by | Feb 4, 2018 | Health, Herbs, Kitchen Recipes, Medicinal Recipes

The array of healthy herbs and spices that our plant world has to offer us expands our palates and perks up our dinner plates and also perform important restorative functions throughout our bodies to help keep us healthy, vibrant, and disease-free.
These as especially noteworthy for two reasons: Each is distinctly potent for healing, make excellent additions to your favorite meal dishes and they’re all easy to find and easy on the wallet.

1.Turmeric has profound anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric’s pain relieving, immune-modulating, heavy metal-detoxifying, and cancer-preventing benefits are pronounced. A relative of ginger, it is among the world’s most therapeutic natural substances. There are at least 580 different ways in which turmeric can help the body, which include its ability to prevent and fight cancer, mitigate radioactive exposure, protect against disease-causing inflammation, and bolster brain health. Turmeric has long held premier status in Indian Ayurvedic medicine for nearly 6,000 years.

2. Chili Pepper gives food a spicy kick! A compound found in chili pepper known as capsaicin stops the body from producing damaging inflammation. Capsaicin helps relieve pain and promote nerve health, and is an excellent choice for people with arthritis. Capsaicin, found in cayenne, jalapeños, and several other nightshades, has been shown in studies to fight cancer. Capsaicin is powerfully chemo-protective, as well as a promoter of apoptosis (causes cancer cells to commit cell “suicide.)”

3. Rhodiola Rosea, known as “golden root,” has the generalized effect of helping the body to effectively navigate a volatile and stressful world. It can directly combat the damaging effects of environmental pollution inside our bodies and help keep our minds clear and blood pressure levels in check. It helps the body to burn fat while producing more energy, lowers cortisol levels, improves brain function, and fights depression. It aids red blood cells in delivering more oxygen to muscles. Studies show that rhodiola invokes an anti-inflammatory response in the body, helping to boost performance and improve muscle recovery. The cortisol-lowering properties of rhodiola help balance thyroid function and optimize hormone production.

4. Ginseng – There are 11 different varieties of this well-known herb. It is one of the most popular native remedies in the world and is used to treat headaches, promote fertility, improve digestion, and boost energy levels, strengthen the immune system, and aid in sexual healing and rejuvenation. Ginseng has an amazing ability to keep disease-causing inflammation at bay. Ginseng is a powerful anti-cancer herb that improvs the function of natural killer cells while minimizing oxidative stress throughout the body.

5. Ginkgo Biloba has a solid track record of therapeutic use that extends thousands of years. Ginkgo biloba exhibits powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune-modulating effects that are well-documented in scientific literature. People use ginkgo regularly to help improve memory, mood, and brain function. Science suggests that this herb can help increase energy and improve focus. Ginkgo stands out from the rest for its ability to prevent, and even reverse, cognitive decline and neurodegeneration, while helping to lift one’s spirits and improve feelings of calm and contentment. Nervous system disorders like fibromyalgia respond positively to ginkgo.

#6: Bacopa is another Ayurvedic herb that shows incredible healing benefits for brain health as it relates to concentration and memory. Bacopa has an adaptogenic effect in helping to mitigate stress and stress-related health conditions, emphasized by its ability to modulate the brain’s production of dopamine and other “feel-good” chemicals as needed. It helps relieve anxiety and depression, and studies show it can help ward off degenerative brain conditions like Alzheimer’s disease.

#7: Periwinkle has an extensive history of use in Ayurveda. Periwinkle is loaded with vinca alkaloids that are powerfully cytotoxic − meaning they kill cancer cells. In addition to helping lower blood pressure and fighting off pathogens, vinca alkaloids are so effective in healing cancer that they are said to be the second-most-used class of cancer “drugs” in modern medicine.

#8: Astragalus contains an array of saponins, flavonoids, polysaccharides, and other unique compounds that boost immunity, protect against heart disease, ward off bacteria and viruses, and improve cellular communication. It has been shown to break down and eliminate tumors and is known for its ability to target the inflammatory responses that, in many cases, cause healthy cells to go rogue and become cancerous in the first place.

#9: Holy Basil is often brewed as a tea to help calm the nerves and balance blood sugar levels. It can help to restore proper functionality to both the thyroid and adrenal glands. What makes holy basil special in this regard, along with rhodiola, ginseng, and some of the other adaptogenic herbs is the fact that this herb isn’t a stimulant, yet its stress-relieving properties help normalize adrenal function, which in turn helps boost energy levels, focus, and mental stability. Holy basil helps fight cancer, exhibiting powerful anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties that protect nearly every system of the body from breakdown including vital organs and the cellular system. Antioxidant phytonutrients in holy basil help to promote healthy gene expression, as well as inhibit cancer metastasis and tumor growth. They’ve even exhibited a direct effect in destroying cancer cells.

#10: Lemon Balm is an herb that hails from the mint family. This healthy herb is one that many people use aromatherapeutically to promote calm, peace of mind, and restful sleep. Lemon balm helps sharpen memory, boost alertness, and improve overall mood and is a powerful antioxidant that prevents cancer-causing free radical damage throughout the body thus helping to prevent the formation of chronic disease. Lemon balm serves as a potent liver tonic aiding in the liver’s production of two of the most important antioxidants that our bodies need for health: glutathione and superoxide dismutase.

#11: Rosemary has an intoxicating aroma. Rosemary helps improve cognitive performance and mood, and helps one think better and perform daily tasks more efficiently and effectively. Two key constituents of rosemary, caffeic acid and rosemarinic acid, are potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds that help protect the body against free radical damage. Rosemary contains a substance known as carnosol that helps rid the body of toxic substances that can lead to the formation of breast cancer. Rosemary possesses generalized anti-tumoral properties that help to prevent cancers of the colon, liver, stomach, skin, and blood.

Medicinal Recipes

by | Feb 4, 2018 | Kitchen Recipes, Medicinal Recipes

Clean Your Diet

1. Avoid trans fats and saturate fats and choose heart healthy cold pressed vegetable oils such as olive, hempseeds or flaxseed oils or coconut oil.

2. Eat what’s in season. Seasonal cooking is one of the best way to eat fruits and vegetables at their peak freshness, which makes them more delicious and more nutritious.

3. Eat more raw food. Raw food brings you vitamins, minerals and enzymes that could be destroyed by cooking. Eating more raw fruits and vegetables is a way to detox naturally.

4. Go vegan. Heavy food such as meat can be difficult to digest. It creates more metabolic waste that your body has to detox afterward.

5. Drink water. Water is the ultimate detox food.

6. Discover tender greens. Spring is the ideal time to introduce new delicious and alkalizing greens.

7. Add dandelion to your meals: Dandelion is one of the best detox foods. It naturally cleanses the liver and supports all the organs involved in natural detoxification.

Lemon Juice
Toxins can have harmful effects on the body, harming metabolism and hormones, impairing the digestive system, and zapping energy levels. This helps the body eliminate some of the toxins, improve digestion, stimulate metabolism, and boost energy.
Upon waking, squeeze 1/2 to 1 full organic lemon into an 8 oz glass of room temperature distilled water. Drink 10 minutes before eating any food.

3 Major benefits:
Lemons contain powerful antibacterial, antiviral and immune boosting components and are a great digestive aid and liver cleanser. Lemons contain citric acid, magnesium, bioflavonoids, vitamin C, pectin, calcium and limonene, which supercharge our immunity so the body can fight infection.
Lemons are one of the most alkalizing foods. Although they are acidic, in the body, lemons are alkaline; the citric acid doesn’t create acidity once metabolized. The minerals in lemons help alkalize the blood. Drinking lemon water reduces overall acidity, drawing uric acid from the joints helping to reduce pain and inflammation. The American Cancer Society recommends warm lemon water to encourage regular bowel movements. Benefits are:
1. Improves digestion and stimulates bile production. Lemon juice can be an aid for heartburn and indigestion.
2. Boosts your energy: The scent of lemon juice has been shown to improve mood and energy levels, and reduce anxiety. The detoxifying effect and alkalizing effect of fresh organic lemon juice improves energy through the removal of toxins from the body.
3. Lemon juice aids in removal of toxins, and increases energy levels, helping one to lose body fat and improve hormonal balance.

Himalayan Pink Salt can help with the absorption of vital nutrients through the walls of the intestines and is thought to help reduce the chances of forming kidney and gall bladder stones.  It’s believed that it helps to maintain a healthy ph within cells of the body that in turns helps to prevent disease and normalize energy levels.  It can help to maintain healthy blood pressure over regular table salt when mixed with water and taken. Himalayan pink salt is believed to help slow the effects of aging. Added to a natural face scrub, finer crystals can help to exfoliate.  This salt contains over 80 minerals that are essential to health and bone building.  Consuming this salt can help to naturally maintain water levels in the body lost throughout the day.

Pink Himalayan crystal salt is widely believed to help with losing excess fat.  Muscle cramps can be treated or prevented naturally by taking this pink salt.  Other health benefits include heart health, healthy blood sugar levels, healthy libido, better sleep patterns, preventing rheumatism, preventing gout naturally, and sinus health.

Magnesium – Muscle spasms and cramps at night could mean a magnesium deficiency. A deficiency could lead to heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, anxiety, depression, migraines, osteoporosis and even PMS. Magnesium deficiency can go undetected because it doesn’t show up on a blood test. Only one percent of the magnesium in the body is stored in blood. The majority is stored in your bones. If you wake up during the night with a leg cramp, swallow a teaspoon of mustard to relieve. According to the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for magnesium is:
14 to 18 years — Males: 410 mg / Females: 360 mg
19 to 30 years — Males: 400 mg / Females: 310 mg
31 to 50 years — Males: 420 mg / Females: 320 mg
51+ years — Males: 420 mg / Females: 320 mg
Magnesium promotes strong teeth and bones, acts as a natural blood thinner, and may help prevent diabetes. It’s essential for maintaining normal muscle and nerve function, and keeping the respiratory system healthy. We need to consume more magnesium-rich foods such as:
Spinach — 157 mg magnesium per cup
Chard — 154 mg magnesium per cup
Pumpkin seeds — 92 mg magnesium per 1/8 cup
Almonds — 80 mg magnesium per cup
Black beans — 60 mg magnesium per 1/2 cup
Avocados — 58 mg magnesium per one medium
Figs — 50 mg magnesium per 1/2 cup
Bananas — 32 mg magnesium per one medium
Yogurt or kefir—50 mg magnesium per 1/2 cup
Chocolate—95 mg magnesium per one square

Magnesium-Boost Balls
These are a great way to get more magnesium-rich foods into your diet. One ball provides 220 mg of magnesium — more than half of your RDA!
1 cup pumpkin seeds, raw, unsalted (available here)
1 cup almonds, raw, unsalted (available here)
½ cup (about 8) soft dried black mission figs, chopped and hard stems removed
4 tbsp maple syrup
4 tbsp coconut oil (available here)
½ avocado, ripe (peeled and de-seeded)
1 tsp vanilla bean paste (available here)
½ tsp Himalayan sea salt (available here)
1 cup dark chocolate chips
½ cup ground almonds
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Choose a sheet or tray that fits in the freezer. Place all ingredients, except chocolate chips and ground almonds, in a food processor and process until thick and blended. Add chocolate chips and pulse until mixed. Divide the mixture into 10 portions, and roll each into a ball. Place in the freezer for 1 hour until firm. Remove from freezer and roll in ground almonds. Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer for up to one month.

Three Tips for Breakfast That Keep Kids Awake at School

Certain foods, in the right combinations, can boost brain function, enhance memory and improve concentration. It’s important for school-age children to start their day with a well-rounded breakfast. Breakfast skippers have more trouble academically and can be prone to behavioral issues. Carbohydrates that have slow-releasing sugars to keep kids fired and ready for learning all morning include foods like oatmeal. Proteins put on the brakes when it comes to absorbing sugars found in carbs, so add nuts, nut butters and plain or Greek-style yogurt to the morning meal. Another great source of protein is eggs. The choline found in the whites helps with memory development. Antioxidants prevent cell damage and help halt it, too. These nutrients further fuel the brain to help with learning, so add foods like blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and cherries. Make sure they get enough sleep too!

Peanut Butter Energy Bites are incredibly tasty, and makes a great in-between meal snack when hunger pangs hit or when you’re running low on fuel.

 

1 tsp organic vanilla extract
⅔ cups creamy peanut butter
½ cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
1 cup quick oats
2 tbsp honey

HEALTH BENEFITS OF MUSTARD SEED
Mustard seeds are low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium and a rich source of fiber, protein, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, and selenium.
EFFECTS ON CANCER – Mustard seeds are a rich source of glucosinolates. Enzymes in the seeds break up glucosinolates into other phytonutrients that inhibit the growth of existing cancer cells in addition to protecting these cells from forming. Mustard seed powder significantly inhibits the growth of bladder cancer.
EFFECTS ON THYROID FUNCTION – Selenium is found in high levels in mustard seeds. One tablespoon provides 21% of our recommended daily intake. This mineral is a powerful antioxidant and helps reduce the asthma symptoms, rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, lowers blood pressure, reduces migraine attacks and helps prevent cancer. Selenium boosts an underperforming thyroid hormone T4, into the more active T3 and is essential to maintain a healthy thyroid function.
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PROPERTIES – Curcumin, present in mustard seeds, are powerful antioxidants with proven benefits at fighting cancer and are a strong anti-inflammatory compound. It reduces pain in inflammatory illnesses like rheumatoid arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease. Mustard seeds and the powder can be added to many dishes, stews, curries, marinades, vinaigrettes, smoothies or simple dipping sauces.

 Natural Coconut Oil Toothpaste     No hazardous chemicals. It fights cavities. No foaming agents. It’s cheap and easy to make. For most benefits use organic coconut oil and make your toothpaste use 15-20 drops of peppermint, spearmint or cinnamon oil or 10 drops myrrh for powerful antibacterial effects.Melt, or soften your coconut oil. Mix in all other ingredients. Stir several times as the mixture cools. Put mixture into a glass.

Benefits of coconut oil pulling:
Reduces plaque and gingivitis
Whitens teeth
Reduced bad breath
Healing bleeding gums
Reducing inflammation
Fighting tooth decay
Soothing a dry throat
Preventing cavities
Healing cracked lips
Boosting the immune system
Clearing the complexion and improving acne
Strengthening the jaw and gums
Oil Pulling – Place one tablespoon of coconut oil in mouth, and when liquefied, swish it around for 15 minutes, covering all teeth and gums. Don’t gargle with it. Spit it into a trashcan rather than sink as it can clog drains. Rinse mouth with warm water, and brush teeth as usual. Do this a few times a week, or every day.
1/2 cup coconut oil
2 tbsp baking soda

Margarine and Butter
Butter:
Both have the same number of calories.
Butter is slightly higher in saturated fats at 8 grams and 5 grams for margarine.
Eating margarine can increase heart disease in women by 53% over eating the same amount of butter, according to a Harvard Medical Study.
Eating butter increases absorption of many other nutrients in foods.
Butter has many nutritional benefits where margarine has only a few because they are added.
Butter tastes better than margarine and can enhance the flavors of foods.
Butter has been around for centuries. Margarine has been around less than 100 years.

Margarine:
Very High in Trans fatty acids.
Triples risk of coronary heart disease.
Increases total cholesterol and LDL (bad cholesterol) and lowers HDL cholesterol, (good cholesterol)
Increases risk of cancers up to five times.
Lowers the quality of breast milk
Decreases the immune response.
Decreases the insulin response.
Margarine is ONE MOLECULE away from being PLASTIC and shares 27 ingredients with PAINT.
Avoid anything hydrogenated (hydrogen is added, changing the molecular structure of the substance).
Leave margarine open in your garage or shaded area and in a couple of days you will notice that no flies go near it and it does not rot or smell because it has no nutritional value. Nothing will grow on it.

Chinese Proverb:
When someone shares something of value with you and you benefit from it, you have a moral obligation to share it with others.

Garlic – A whole head of garlic a day does miracles for your body. It stimulates the immune system and normalizes your gut flora. Garlic is a powerful natural antibiotic and kills a large number of different bacteria. Eating garlic on an empty stomach is effective in preventing and treating many diseases. When you consume garlic on an empty stomach it increases its power as an antibiotic.

 

Anti-Inflamatory Beet Detox Soup

2 cups chopped beets
1 cup chopped apple
2 cups chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, chopped

2 cups chopped carrots
4 cups vegetable broth OR chicken broth
2 tablespoons grated ginger
1 tablespoon fresh thyme OR 2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pink rogray OR grey sea salt
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
2-3 cups unsweetened coconut beverage
Optional: 2 tablespoons dairy and nut-free pesto
Directions:

Add all ingredients, except coconut beverage, to a large pot.
Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes or until everything is very soft.
In a blender, process the soup with coconut beverage until smooth.
Top with pesto if desired.

Dandelion – A good source of calcium, iron and Vitamins A and C, dandelion is a diuretic and is noted for its detoxifying effects. It is thought to be an effective remedy for liver disorders, diabetes, urinary disorders, acne, anemia, gall bladder disorders, high blood pressure, scurvy, jaundice, cancer, eczema, ringworm, skin itches and dyspepsia. Dandelion greens are one of the most healing greens you can eat. Dandelion is proven to reduce swelling,
bloating and stimulate the digestive system to release toxins.

 

Super Detox Juice
1 bunch of dandelion greens
½ bunch celery
½ bunch cilantro
1 cucumber with ends removed
1 lemon with peel removed
2 inches of fresh ginger root

Wash vegetables thoroughly and place in a large bowl. Juice each vegetable in this order – dandelion, cilantro, celery, ginger, cucumber, and lemon. Makes two 15 ounce servings. Sip slowly and drink with intention immediately after juicing. Can be stored in an airtight container for up to 12 hours (Some live enzymes will be lost).

Parsley Tea contains immune-enhancing vitamins (C and A) and is a powerful antioxidant. Vitamin C, not only nourishes skin, it reduces scars and blemishes and stimulates the production of collagen, which is the key to cell reproduction and repair. Flat leaf (Italian) parsley is more fragrant and less bitter than the curly leafed kind. Drink this tea for a month and you may find your face was spotless.

Soak parsley in water with a splash of vinegar.
Wrap in a towel and store in the fridge.
Bring a small saucepan of filtered water to a boil.
Put ¼ cup of parsley in a cup or teapot.
Pour the boiling water on top, let steep for 5-6 minutes
Splash of fresh lemon

Migraine Treatment

Lemon Juice
Himalayan crystal salt

Squeeze the lemons into a glass. Add four teaspoons of salt to it.
Stir for a few minutes and then move the mixture to a larger glass.
Add a cup of water and sip as needed. Do not drink all at once. It may not taste great but will effortlessly cure those terrible migraines!
Because this salt contains over eighty-four elements it can increase the levels of serotonin in the blood and balance the alkaline acid in your body curing and preventing headaches and even strengthening the nervous system!

Magic Elixer
You will start seeing your eyesight improving, your skin will look better, and you will notice your hair turning back to its original color, and it will start coming in thicker than before.
1 Cup Flaxseed oil
4 ½ Medium sized lemons
4 Garlic cloves

Cayenne Salve
A super simple salve that can be made up quickly and bring big-time pain relief.

1/2 cup olive oil
2 heaping teaspoons of cayenne powder
1/2 ounce of beeswax
Double boiler
Cheesecloth

Begin by infusing the cayenne into the olive oil over a double burner.
Heat the oil and cayenne until it is warm, turn off the heat and let it sit (warmly) for about 20 minutes, then turn the heat on again. Do this for at least one hour to a couple of hours. Once the cayenne and olive oil have been infused, strain off the powder through cheesecloth. Reserve the infused oil. Heat the beeswax until it is melted. Stir in the infused oil until the beeswax and oil have been thoroughly melted together and combined.
Immediately pour this mixture into jars or tins. (Makes roughly 4 ounces).

Buddhist Health Recipe

Add 350 grams (10.5 ounces) of crushed garlic to a glass jar.
Pour over it 220-250 grams or 8 ounces of 95-96° alcohol, rum or other spirits
WARNING: The alcohol may not contain substances, like benzalkonium chloride or methanol.
Close the jar hermetically and place in the refrigerator for 10 days. On the 11th day filter it all with a very fine strainer or gauze.
The resulting liquid is poured into the same pot and placed another 2 days in the refrigerator.

After this period, the drops may be taken with some milk or water before starting to eat, as follows:
25 drops/ 3 times a day, until you finish the entire quantity.
THIS THERAPY MAY BE REPEATED ONLY ONCE EVERY 5 YEARS!

CURES:
The sick myocardial diaphragm
Arteriosclerosis
Sinusitis
Hypertension
Lung disease
Arthritis and rheumatism
Various vision and hearing disorders
Impotence
Lack of appetite
Gastritis, stomach ulcers and hemorrhoids
Clears the body of fats and stones (kidney, gall)
Improves the metabolism and thus all blood vessels become elastic
Melts the blood clots
Regulates the body weight

And possibly the most important one:
It absorbs any internal and external tumors!

Smoothie to End Sugar Cravings

Eating too much sugar? This delicious smoothie can help. The combination of healthy fat, fiber, and protein keeps blood sugar steady by slowing down the digestion and absorption of sugar. Experience less highs and lows of blood sugar imbalance that result in cravings for sugary foods. You will feel energized, satisfied, and craving-free. Blend ingredients in a high-speed blender.
1 cup frozen blueberries
½ cup fresh spinach
2 cups coconut water
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp bee pollen
1 tbsp hemp protein powder
1 tbsp cacao
Handful of ice
Garlic Mullein Oil to Treat Ear Infection

2-3 tbsp chopped garlic
2-3 tbsp mullein flowers
Extra virgin olive oil

Place the garlic and mullein flowers in a small saucepan and add just enough oil to cover the herbs. Warm for 20-30 minutes over very low heat. Strain well and store in tightly covered glass jar in the refrigerator.
How to use? warm the oil in a teaspoon help over a candle or stove-top burner. Warm only to body temperature (about room temperature). Use a dropper and apply 3-4 drops into the ear. Apply the warm oil every 30 minutes or as often as needed.
For Digestive Issue – These three recipes will help with your digestive issues. Digestive health is very important to help excrete toxins and wastes that the body doesn’t need. These recipes will speed up your digestive system progress.
1. Drink 2 tablespoons of olive oil with a little bit of lemon juice. This combination will quickly activate the digestive system. It is best to take this mixture in the morning or a few hours after you eat.
 2. Juice 2 lemons into a glass of water and drink.
3. Drink 1 teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of lukewarm water. Baking soda soothes bad digestion, but is not recommended those who have stomach ulcers.
 
ACID REFLUX Smoothie
  1 and 1/2 cups diced fresh pineapple
1 banana
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup ice
1/2 cup pineapple juice or water
 Blend to consistency of a smoothie.
 

Probiotic Fudgesicles

2 bananas (frozen)
2 Tbsp. cocoa powder
1-2 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
pinch sea salt
1-1 1/4 cups coconut milk
1/4 teaspoon Vanilla
12 oz water kefir or kombucha

Place ingredients, except coconut oil into a blender. Puree until smooth. Slowly drizzle in the coconut oil until blended. Pour the mixture into the popsicle molds.
Place in freezer until firm.

Inflammation Juice

½ cup tea water
¼ teaspoon turmeric (dissolve)
¼ teaspoon raw honey (dissolve)
juice of ½ lemon.

Benefits: Turmeric holds more anti-inflammatory power than ginger, which is famous in this role. The raw honey acts as a sweetener and an anti-inflammatory agent and has anti-bacterial qualities. Lemon is an astringent to the body and packs its own anti-inflammation perks.

Candida

1 teaspoon fresh garlic juice (or 1 squashed/minced garlic)
1 drop of oil of oregano
juice of ½ lemon

Benefits: This one is going to go down hard, but your body wants it, trust me. Oil of oregano isn’t a walk in the part – it’s harsh! But, it is incredibly detoxifying and fights candida! Candida is a condition that results from the overgrowth of yeast in your system (particularly prevalent among women), and can cause acne, bloating and lethargy, among other symptoms. Lemon is highly alkaline after it enters your body and helps to restore the acid-base balance. Candida thrives in an acidic environment, so lemon helps to create an unattractive place for it to live and grow. Garlic has exhibited anti-candida properties and makes this concoction ever the more unbearable, but that shouldn’t stop you! You can cut out high carbohydrates and sugar from your diet and to help
yourself heal. Yeast feeds on sugar.

Metabolism Boosting Spice & Herb Blend
Ground cinnamon
Dried kelp
Garlic powder
Ground mustard seed
Red chili pepper
Cayenne
Ground cumin seed

Grind your own spices from the original dry source (cinnamon sticks, mustard seeds, dried cayenne pepper). Use a mortar and pestle or a coffee grinder and blend the spices together to taste. Store in a glass jar for up to a month. Add the spice blend to your meals near the end of cooking the dish (1 minute before you turn off the heat.) Add to soups, stir-fries, fish and veggie dishes, and bean and grain dishes.

Cinnamon for Insulin Sensitivity
Cinnamon has been linked to lowered blood sugar. Research demonstrates improvement in insulin sensitivity with cinnamon polyphenols and LDL cholesterol.

Kelp Is on the Way
Kombu is a subtype of kelp and is valuable for its high iodine content, needed to produce two important thyroid hormones that control the metabolism. A pigment in kombu called fucoxanthin may boost production of a protein involved in fat metabolism. Look for kelp powder or good quality thick, long brown kelp pieces in health food stores, Asian markets, and online.

Garlic for a Healthy Heart
Garlic is used to regulate blood sugar levels and prevent diabetes-related conditions. It lowers blood pressure and improves cholesterol levels. According to the National Health and Medical Research Council, consuming half to one clove of garlic daily may reduce cholesterol by nearly 10%.

Mustard Seeds Warm Up Your Metabolism
Big in spicy flavor, these small brownish-yellow seeds give your metabolism a boost, potentially helping you burn fat more quickly. Mustard seeds are low in calories and carbohydrates, but high in fiber, which gives the feeling of fullness.

Some herbal supplements may interact with drug medications. As your health strategies change and evolve, never stop taking prescription medications without first speaking to your physician.

The Miracle Drink
Wash one beet root, one carrot and one apple and cut up with the skin on and put in the juicer. Immediately drink the juice. Add lime or lemon for more refreshing taste.

 

Miracle Cure Juice!

It helps regenerate cells and infuses them with nutrients in a fast, efficient manner. Benefits from drinking this juice:
1. Helps prevent cancer cells from developing and restrains their ability to proliferate and grow
2. It targets and heals the liver, kidneys, spleen and pancreas and can heal ulcers
3. Strengthens lungs and opens up airways
4. Reduces high blood pressure and helps prevent heart attacks
5. Strengthens the immune system via antioxidants
6. Eliminates red and tired or dry eyes
7. Replenishes fatigued muscles and helps relieve pain
8. Helps eliminate constipation and/or diarrhea, and assists in making bowel movements more regular. Helps repair the skin and give you a healthy glow (great for eliminating acne).
9. It cleans from the inside out, so it clears bad body odor and improves bad breath
10. Reduces allergies, such as those who suffer from Hay Fever

2 large beets
4 long carrots
2 apples (of any kind)
6 stalks celery
2 limes
2 inches ginger

Juice and reap the amazing health benefits!

CLEANSE YOUR LYMPH SYSTEM – The appearance of cellulite is often a sign of a congested lymph system. Massage the areas of your body where the cellulite exists, as well as the lymph nodes in your groin to help improve the condition. Self-massage can be beneficial to cleanse your lymph system, especially if done around your abdomen and breasts.

Apple Cider Vinegar Cleanse

1 cup water
1-2 caps full of ACV
(I make my ACV with 32 ounces of water)
8 ounces equals 1 cup
You can mix honey with it for taste

Apple Cider Vinegar Cleanse II

In the blender put:
1 cup apple cider vinegar (organic unfiltered)
1 cup raw honey (local is best)
8 cloves of garlic

Mix for 1 minute on high speed. Put it in a glass container and keep it in the refrigerator for five days. Take 2 teaspoons every morning before breakfast mixed in water or juice. Diluting makes it easy to take.

Recipe III

Chop a small onion and a few cloves of garlic and put them in a jar and fill the jar with honey. Let it sit for a couple of weeks. You can use the honey that becomes kind of thin and syrupy just to eat as is, with or without straining or add 2/3 cup of raw apple cider vinegar to 1/3 cup of the honey mixture that has been strained. Dilute 1 Tablespoon of the mixture in juice or water and drink every morning.

Heal-All Miracle Smoothie

1 cup organic raspberries
1 ripe banana
2 cups leafy greens of your choice (choose from butter leaf, romaine, kale, baby greens, sprouts, etc.)
2 ribs celery
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
water & meat from 1 young thai coconut
3-4 inches ginger

Put ingredients into a high speed blender and pulse blend for 30 seconds. Enjoy!
This smoothie is a great heal-all. It contains ingredients that reduce inflammation, purify and cleanse the skin and liver, naturally boost our energy, improve the functioning of our immune system and help us de-stress. Best of all, it can be quickly made in the morning and super charge you for the rest of the day.

Wellness Juice Shot Recipe

3 stalks Celery
1 Granny Smith Apple
1 Lemon, slice off peel but leave on pith (white part)
2-inch piece fresh Ginger Root
Cayenne Pepper
Juice in juicer. Top each shot with a few dashes of cayenne pepper. Makes approx 1.5 cups.

Skinny Body Fat Flush and Detox

1 cucumber
1 lemon
2 limes
1 bunch of mint
Slice all ingredients into a gallon jar and fill with filtered water. Drink daily. It taste delicious and helps flush fat and counts toward your daily water intake!
Lemons: Help in the absorption of sugars and calcium and cuts down your cravings for sweets.
Cucumbers act as a diuretic and flush fat cells. It is alkalizing to the body (if you have an alkaline body, no diseases can live there), and increases your energy levels.
Limes promote a healthy digestive tract.
Mint is a natural appetite suppressant that aids in digestion.

Quick Daily Liver Cleanse

“The liver has more than five hundred functions in the body? “Your four-and-a-half pound liver manufactures 13,000 chemicals and has 2,000 enzyme systems, plus thousands of synergists that help the body function,” says Liz Lipski, PhD in her book Digestive Wellness.
Among the liver’s five hundred functions are:

Detoxing, cleansing, and purifying blood
Producing and excreting bile
Activating enzymes
Excreting bilirubin, cholesterol, hormones and drugs
Storing glycogen, vitamins and minerals
Synthesizing plasma proteins
Producing aminoacids.

It is one of the few organs that can regenerate itself. However, repetitive damage and severe toxins like pesticides, herbicides, preservatives, alcohol, and dyes can lead to liver failure, dysfunction, cancer, and ultimately even death.
There are quite a number of various cleanses to support the detoxification process of the liver. There are ten day cleanses that include vegetable juice, water and vitamin C, there are sauna treatments, mud baths, or castor oil packs. This cleanse is very gentle, non-invasive and simple.
First thing each morning drink a large glass of water with half a lemon squeezed in it. Take no ice with the water and make sure it is room temperature so that it does not cause a shock to the system. The liver flushes toxins out of our bloodstream while we are asleep- in fasting mode. Lemon water aids the flushing of the toxins and free radicals from the liver. You will find yourself more awake, with a better digestive response to food throughout the day, and less likely to develop migraines or headaches. Save the other half of lemon for the glass of water you will have with dinner or lunch. It will help you digest better and absorb you meal slower to give your body a steady flow of glucose rather than a spike.
In the winter nothing is more delicious than a hot cup of tea with a lemon slice and some grated ginger. The combination of the two is helpful when dealing with cravings, sugar addictions, a sore throat, or an upset tummy.
You should only use filtered water for this beverage. Fluoride and chlorine are toxins! If you don’t have a good water filter let the water sit for five or ten minutes on the counter, since some chemicals will dissipate when exposed to air.

Headache Juice

2 granny smith apples
5 stalks celery
1 bunch kale
1 cucumber
2 lemons
2 inches ginger (with peel)

Juice the above ingredients in a juicer. Drink this every day and you should experience relief from your headaches!

Medicinal Pickled Garlic
Peeled garlic cloves to fill a jar
Raw apple cider vinegar
Raw Local Honey
Fill a mason jar with garlic cloves and fill the jar with apple cider vinegar to cover the garlic completely. Place the jar in a warm place for 3-4 weeks. After 3-4 weeks, strain off the liquid. Set ½ the liquid aside to use in salad dressings, marinades or brine for refrigerator pickles?

Natural Detox and Immune Boosting Tonic

1 30 oz. bottle Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
1/4 cup chopped Garlic
1/4 cup Onions
1/4 cup Habanera peppers (or hottest peppers you can find)
1/4 cup grated Ginger
1/4 cup grated Horseradish
2 T Turmeric

Blend ingredients together for a couple of minutes. Strain and pour liquid back into bottle. Compost everything else! Store the tonic in a cupboard for long periods of time. No need to keep in the refrigerator. You can use it mixed with olive oil for a salad dressing or add to stir-fry.

For sore throat, gargle a bit in the mouth and swallow.
For an illness, such as a cold or flu take a Tablespoon every couple of hours.
For daily immune support drink 1Tablespoon every day. Build up tolerance to a shot glass full.
Eat an orange, lemon, or lime slice after to ease the heat.

All About Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is made from fresh ripe apples that are fermented and undergo a stringent process to create the final product. The vinegar contains a host of vitamins, beta-carotene, pectin and vital minerals such as potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorous, chlorine, sulphur, iron, and fluorine.
Pectin in the vinegar is a fiber that helps reduce bad cholesterol and helps in regulating blood pressure. This vinegar helps extract calcium from the fruits, vegetables and meat it is mixed with, helping in the process of maintaining strong bones. Potassium deficiency causes a variety of ailments including hair loss, weak fingernails, brittle teeth, sinusitis, and a permanently running nose. Apple cider vinegar is loaded with potassium. Potassium deficiency results in stunted growth. These ailments can be avoided with the intake of apple cider vinegar. The potassium in this vinegar also helps in eliminating toxic waste from the body. The beta-carotene helps in countering damage caused by free radicals, helping one maintain firmer skin and a youthful appearance. Apple cider vinegar is good for those wanting to lose weight. It helps in breaking down fat and helps in natural weight reduction.
Apple cider vinegar contains malic acid helpful in fighting fungal and bacterial infections. This acid dissolves uric acid deposits that form around joints, helping relieve joint pains. This dissolved uric acid is gradually eliminated from the body. It is claimed that apple cider vinegar is helpful in ailments such as constipation, headaches, arthritis, weak bones, indigestion, high cholesterol, diarrhea, eczema, sore eyes, chronic fatigue, mild food poisoning, hair loss, high blood pressure, obesity, along with a host of many other ailments.

Benefit of each Ingredient:

Garlic is a broad spectrum antibiotic. Unlike chemical antibiotics that kill off millions of friendly bacteria your body needs, Garlic only targets the invading bacteria and even promotes and increases your healthy bacteria. Garlic is a powerful anti-fungal and destroys any antigen, pathogen and any harmful or disease causing micro-organism.
Onion is Garlic’s next of kin and has similar but milder action. Together they are a tremendous fighting duo.
Horseradish is a potent herb for the sinus and lungs. It opens up the sinus passages and increases the circulation there, where most doctors agree, the common cold and influenza often starts.
Ginger contains powerful anti-inflammatory properties and is a tremendous circulatory stimulant.
Cayenne (Peppers) is the most powerful circulatory propellant known. It simply sends the antibiotic and disease fighting properties of the other herbs where they’re needed most.
Turmeric clears infection and reduces inflammation inside of the body. It blocks cancer from developing. It is especially helpful for those with joint pain.
The Father of Medicine, Hippocrates, used vinegar around 400 B.C. for its health giving qualities. It is said that he had only two remedies: honey and apple cider vinegar.

Miraculous Thyroid Drink
This tea helps the thyroid perform better and it is delicious!

1 cup unsweetened 100% cranberry juice
7 cups purified water
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¾ Cup fresh squeezed orange juice (approx 3 oranges)
¼ Cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (approx1-2 lemons)

Bring water to a boil; add cranberry juice, reduce heat to low and add cinnamon, ginger, & nutmeg, stir and let simmer for 20 minutes; let it cool down to room temperature. Stir in orange & lemon juices…add ice and enjoy!

 

Herbal Teas for Stress and Anxiety

by | Feb 3, 2018 | Herbs, Kitchen Recipes, Medicinal Recipes

Herbal Teas for stress and anxiety.

Teas of chamomile, basil, marjoram, or rosemary help ease stress. Use about 1 ounce fresh herbs (half of that if dried) for every 2 to 3 cups water.

A tea of elderberry flowers is considered relaxing to the nerves and is sleep inducing, too. (Caution! Avoid if pregnant.)

For insomnia, drink bee balm, which acts as a mild sedative, calming the nerves and aiding sleep. Take an infusion of 2 teaspoons chopped leaves in 1 cup boiling water.

Drink rosemary tea to alleviate melancholy or depression.

Native American tea ingredients for insomnia included lady’s slipper (decocted), yarrow, mullein, hops, and purslane (decocted).

Valerian tea (or capsules) is a natural sleep aide. In infusions, 1 ounce of the roots in 1 pint boiling water is a common recipe, consumed by wineglass as needed. (Caution: Too high a dose may lead to negative side effects!)

Tea for Depression

1 tsp St John’s Wort
1 tsp Gingko Biloba

Healing Lemon Honey Tea
1 lemon, sliced
2 ginger slices
1 cup or more of local, raw honey
1 12-16 oz glass jar
Slice a lemon and place in a glass jar with the ginger slices and cover in honey. Place in refrigerator for a week to marinate. When ready to drink, boil 8 oz of water and add one tablespoon of honey lemon tea mix to the boiling water. Stir and enjoy. The tea’s hot steam and liquid help clear your head, the lemon clears mucus while giving you some vitamin C and the antiviral, antibacterial honey soothes your throat. This mixture will keep in your refrigerator for months.

Herbs to Reduce Stress

by | Feb 3, 2018 | Herbs, Kitchen Recipes, Medicinal Recipes

Herbs to Reduce Stress

Panax ginseng is perhaps one of the most studied medicinal herbs in the world — and might be one of the most widely used. It’s used to promote a sense of well-being and endurance, as an anti-depressant, for memory and calmness, for energy (it’s one of the ingredients in most energy drinks)… and even as an aphrodisiac!
 

Rhodiola, also called “golden root” — is used mostly to treat stress, depression and fatigue, and is also believed to increase mental performance. Its popularity is growing, in large part because of what an incredibly versatile and relatively inexpensive herb it is.

 

 

Holy Basil comes from the lowlands of India. It’s called “holy” because it is believed by Hindus to be the avatar for the goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealthy, wisdom, and light. Holy Basil has a wide variety of uses, stemming back thousands of years. Within the tradition of Ayurvedic medicine, it is used to alleviate stress, headaches, colds, digestive problems and inflammation. Recent studies have also shown that it’s also a powerful antioxidant and may even be able to reduce blood glucose levels and cholesterol.

Ashwagandha is one of the premier restorative herbs in Ayurvedic medicine. It   helps stabilize mood and supports optimal physical and emotional well-being. It is  known to improve memory, focus and endurance and is believed to reduce the effects of stress on the body.

 

 
He shou wu is used in as a tonic to slow down the aging process. It is a restorative herb, calming to the nervous system, and has been shown to promote hair growth, alleviate insomnia, and may aid with learning and memory.
 

Schizandra berries promote liver function, support the immune system, relieve anxiety, increase energy, and can improve mental clarity. It’s sometimes called the “five flavors berry,” because it tastes sour, bitter, sweet, salty and acrid all at once.

 

 

Reishi Mushroom is used to “calm the spirit.” Reishi, (literally “supernatural” mushrooms) have been used for more than 2,000 years, making them perhaps the oldest mushroom to be used medicinally. They can be helpful to reduce anxiety, alleviate insomnia, combat fatigue, and lower blood pressure.