Thursday, April 26, 2012
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Etsy Labs Archive: Long Overdue Fusing Plastic Bag Tutorial
Etsy Labs Archive: Long Overdue Fusing Plastic Bag Tutorial
what an awesome idea for the plastic bags everyone gets at from the stores whether we like em or not and there will be less to litter the roads
what an awesome idea for the plastic bags everyone gets at from the stores whether we like em or not and there will be less to litter the roads
A Teaspoon and A Pinch: Make it From Scratch: Lara Bars
A Teaspoon and A Pinch: Make it From Scratch: Lara Bars
i luv Lara Bars and they are a bit expensive but i luv how they r all natural and tasty!
cannot wait to try these homemade recipes for Lara Bars from scratch :)
i luv Lara Bars and they are a bit expensive but i luv how they r all natural and tasty!
cannot wait to try these homemade recipes for Lara Bars from scratch :)
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Natural and Thrifty in 365: #233 Hot/Cold Rice Socks
Natural and Thrifty in 365: #233 Hot/Cold Rice Socks
we have been using these kind of rice socks for years, works great and if you don't like the microwave u can heat your rice up in a cast iron skillet then scoop it up and put into your sock viola a homemade hot pad
we have been using these kind of rice socks for years, works great and if you don't like the microwave u can heat your rice up in a cast iron skillet then scoop it up and put into your sock viola a homemade hot pad
Friday, April 20, 2012
Health Tip
Earth Patriot
Toothache HEALTH TIP:
Cure a toothache with cloves! Got a toothache and can't get to the dentist? Gently chewing on a clove can ease tooth pain and gum inflammation for two hours straight, say UCLA researchers. Experts point to a natural compound in cloves called eugenol, a powerful, natural anesthetic, which is also found in cinnamon, sage, and oregano.
The expert panel German Commission E has approved the use of clove as a topical antiseptic and anesthetic. Laboratory test have shown that eugenol also exhibited marked antifungal activity. They also confirmed cloves' effectiveness in inhibiting food-borne pathogens as well as other bacteria.
During the Han dynasty (207 B. C. to 220 A. D.) those who addressed the Chinese emperor were required to hold cloves in their mouths to mask bad breath. European doctors once breathed through clove-filled leather beaks to ward off the plague. Many foods and substances contain antioxidants which absorb free radicals (toxins) and we are all familiar with the ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity) test. The higher the ORAC score is, the more capable that particular food, spice or herb is of destroying free radicals. Fruits are typically promoted as powerful antioxidants --such as wolfberries (ORAC score 23,300) and raspberries (ORAC score 19,200). But essential oils actually have the highest ORAC scores of any known substance.
Get this….the highest ORAC score of any essential oil is clove oil, with an ORAC score of over TEN MILLION! Oregano oil and thyme oil are a distant second and third place, with scores just over 150,000. That means a drop of clove oil contains 400 times more antioxidants per unit volume than wolfberries, the most powerful of all known fruits. The benefits of breathing, applying and taking clove essential oil internally are far greater than you can imagine. Bonus: Sprinkling a quarter teaspoon of ground cloves on meals daily may also protect your heart, as capsaicin (the active ingredient in cayenne pepper which will stop a heart attack in its tracks) is also present in cloves.
Toothache HEALTH TIP:
Cure a toothache with cloves! Got a toothache and can't get to the dentist? Gently chewing on a clove can ease tooth pain and gum inflammation for two hours straight, say UCLA researchers. Experts point to a natural compound in cloves called eugenol, a powerful, natural anesthetic, which is also found in cinnamon, sage, and oregano.
The expert panel German Commission E has approved the use of clove as a topical antiseptic and anesthetic. Laboratory test have shown that eugenol also exhibited marked antifungal activity. They also confirmed cloves' effectiveness in inhibiting food-borne pathogens as well as other bacteria.
During the Han dynasty (207 B. C. to 220 A. D.) those who addressed the Chinese emperor were required to hold cloves in their mouths to mask bad breath. European doctors once breathed through clove-filled leather beaks to ward off the plague. Many foods and substances contain antioxidants which absorb free radicals (toxins) and we are all familiar with the ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity) test. The higher the ORAC score is, the more capable that particular food, spice or herb is of destroying free radicals. Fruits are typically promoted as powerful antioxidants --such as wolfberries (ORAC score 23,300) and raspberries (ORAC score 19,200). But essential oils actually have the highest ORAC scores of any known substance.
Get this….the highest ORAC score of any essential oil is clove oil, with an ORAC score of over TEN MILLION! Oregano oil and thyme oil are a distant second and third place, with scores just over 150,000. That means a drop of clove oil contains 400 times more antioxidants per unit volume than wolfberries, the most powerful of all known fruits. The benefits of breathing, applying and taking clove essential oil internally are far greater than you can imagine. Bonus: Sprinkling a quarter teaspoon of ground cloves on meals daily may also protect your heart, as capsaicin (the active ingredient in cayenne pepper which will stop a heart attack in its tracks) is also present in cloves.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Stayin Faithful For Your Years
"Nobody grows old merely by living a number of years. We grow old by deserting our ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul." Samuel Ullman
Apple Cider Vinegar
25 Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar should be a staple in every home. It has a wide variety of uses and you can’t beat it as far as low price for health care! ACV is anti-fungal, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial.
To aid internal health make this:
2 Tbsp ACV, 2 Tbsp Honey, 1 Cup Water
Drink 1-2X/day for two weeks on, two weeks off. Then maintain by drinking 3-4X/week thereafter. This is just what I recommend because I’m a believer in too much of anything isn’t usually the best.
1. Prevents flu and stomach illness
2. Dissolves kidney stones
3. Detoxifies the body of heavy metals and toxins
4. Regulates pH balance in the body
5. Helps relieve nausea
6. Helps relieve heart burn or chronic acid reflux
7. Helps relieve asthmatics
8. Helps relieve allergies
9. Helps relieve gout
10. Helps lower glucose levels in diabetics
11. Helps weight loss by curbing appetite and breaking down fat
12. Helps relieve migraines
13. Helps relieve sinus pressure and infection
14. Lowers blood pressure
15. Lowers cholesterol
16. Kills cancer cells or slow their growth
17. Reduces inflammation, relieve arthritis
To aid external health:
Mix 50/50 ACV and Water
Appropriately apply with cotton ball, soak, or spray on affected area
18. Gets rid of buildup on scalp
19. Conditions hair and detangles
20. Gets rid of fingernail or toenail fungus
21. Works well to clear up fungal, bacterial, viral rashes
22. Soothes bug bites
23. Gets rid of warts (put ACV on cotton ball, cover with Band-Aid, leave on over night for 1 week)
24. Balances pH in vagina, relieves yeast infection (douche with 1 tsp of ACV mixed with 2 cups water) Must rebalance good bacteria
25. Helps reduce/prevent acne (don’t get in eye)
Drinking this recipe is a little like drinking beer or coffee for the first time. It’s an acquired taste. I love it now and enjoy it just as I would a cup of herbal tea. Applying ACV topically on infected areas can burn so be careful if you use on children, but don’t be scared to try it if diluted properly.
There are many more uses for Apple Cider Vinegar including pet care, garden care, bathroom, kitchen, and laundry care, and even automotive care! Get yourself a bottle or two or three so you always have it on hand. Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar is an excellent band, it is raw organic ACV which sweet mother earth provides. Cheap Health and Happiness ♥
Source: http://www.mamasworldview.com/
Apple Cider Vinegar should be a staple in every home. It has a wide variety of uses and you can’t beat it as far as low price for health care! ACV is anti-fungal, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial.
To aid internal health make this:
2 Tbsp ACV, 2 Tbsp Honey, 1 Cup Water
Drink 1-2X/day for two weeks on, two weeks off. Then maintain by drinking 3-4X/week thereafter. This is just what I recommend because I’m a believer in too much of anything isn’t usually the best.
1. Prevents flu and stomach illness
2. Dissolves kidney stones
3. Detoxifies the body of heavy metals and toxins
4. Regulates pH balance in the body
5. Helps relieve nausea
6. Helps relieve heart burn or chronic acid reflux
7. Helps relieve asthmatics
8. Helps relieve allergies
9. Helps relieve gout
10. Helps lower glucose levels in diabetics
11. Helps weight loss by curbing appetite and breaking down fat
12. Helps relieve migraines
13. Helps relieve sinus pressure and infection
14. Lowers blood pressure
15. Lowers cholesterol
16. Kills cancer cells or slow their growth
17. Reduces inflammation, relieve arthritis
To aid external health:
Mix 50/50 ACV and Water
Appropriately apply with cotton ball, soak, or spray on affected area
18. Gets rid of buildup on scalp
19. Conditions hair and detangles
20. Gets rid of fingernail or toenail fungus
21. Works well to clear up fungal, bacterial, viral rashes
22. Soothes bug bites
23. Gets rid of warts (put ACV on cotton ball, cover with Band-Aid, leave on over night for 1 week)
24. Balances pH in vagina, relieves yeast infection (douche with 1 tsp of ACV mixed with 2 cups water) Must rebalance good bacteria
25. Helps reduce/prevent acne (don’t get in eye)
Drinking this recipe is a little like drinking beer or coffee for the first time. It’s an acquired taste. I love it now and enjoy it just as I would a cup of herbal tea. Applying ACV topically on infected areas can burn so be careful if you use on children, but don’t be scared to try it if diluted properly.
There are many more uses for Apple Cider Vinegar including pet care, garden care, bathroom, kitchen, and laundry care, and even automotive care! Get yourself a bottle or two or three so you always have it on hand. Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar is an excellent band, it is raw organic ACV which sweet mother earth provides. Cheap Health and Happiness ♥
Source: http://www.mamasworldview.com/
By: ByzantineFlowers
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Boost Your Immune System Naturally
Foods that naturally boost the immune system
Foods that boost the body's immune system can offer a lot of healthy options for those who wish to be more conscious in what they take in. To be sustained, the immune system heavily depends on the stomach for support. Malnourished individuals are more susceptible to disease as opposed to those who observe a healthy nutritious diet. Below are some of these examples:1. Echinacea - Echinacea is a popular herb that has been identified to boost immunity. Combined with goldenseal, another herb, or enjoyed alone as tea, this member of the daisy family has been found to prevent and treat upper respiratory tract infections as well as the common cold.
2. Ginseng - This herb has many varieties. The most commonly studied variety is Panax ginseng, also known as Korean ginseng. Its main active component, ginsenosides, has been proven to have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Clinical research studies have demonstrated that it may improve immune and psychological functions as well as conditions related to diabetes.
3. Garlic - This spice has had a long history of medicinal value. In a recent study conducted by Dr. Ellen Tattelman, an assistant professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, New York, it was reconfirmed that garlic indeed has cardiovascular, anti-microbial and antineoplastic properties. It's also a perfect spice to use when doing sauteed dishes.
4. Bell peppers- This pepper variety does not contain capsaicin, unlike its other feisty cousins. On the contrary, it is sweet and crunchy and contains the carotenoid lycopene which lowers the risk of cancer; beta-carotene which is converted to vitamin A; and Zeaxanthin, known to prevent macular degeneration and cataracts.
5. Ginger - This herb has been shown to reduce inflammation, cardiovascular conditions, blood clots and cholesterol. In a study, researchers found that animal subjects given ginger extracts had a significant reduction in cholesterol and blood clotting qualities. Moreover, it has been observed to inhibit the behavior of genes connected with inflammation.
6. Turmeric- This spice contains curcumin, which has notable antioxidant properties. It also has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and stomach soothing benefits. It reduces inflammation by stimulating the adrenal glands to increase the hormone that lessens inflammation. Animal studies on this herb have revealed that turmeric protects the liver from the adverse effects of alcohol and certain toxins. Turmeric also helps in digestive problems by stimulating bile flow.
7. Gingko Biloba- Gingko biloba's leaves contain antioxidant compounds called bilobalides and ginkgolides that protect the body from damage caused by free radicals. Moreover, it has also been found to protect against radiation. In a study using animal subjects, ginkgo was demonstrated to have protected the test subjects against radiation poisoning. The latest research also suggests that extracts of this herb can neutralize oxidizing agents and free radicals caused in the cells due to radiation, thus preventing cell death. In fact, NaturalNews recently reported that ginkgo extracts reduce brain damage by up to 50 percent.
8. Ganoderma- This is a bitter mushroom also known as reishi. It has long been a popular herb in Chinese medicine attributed to assisting in longevity and health. Further studies on this oriental herb reveal that it strengthens immunity and combats cancer. Moreover, it has antioxidant properties and provides relief from urinary tract infections.
9. Astralagus - Also from China, this herb stimulates the immune system and aids in digestion and adrenal gland functions. It is also a diuretic. The effectiveness of this herb is due to polysaccharides, saponins and flavonoids. It has also been taken to combat the common cold and flu. Its digestive health benefits demonstrate the lowering of stomach acidity, resulting to an increase in the body's metabolic rates and the promotion of waste elimination.
10. Cat's claw - This herb from Peru is commonly used for stomach problems. Recently, however, it is becoming known as an exceptional immune response stimulator that helps the body to fight off infections and degenerative diseases. It contains oxindole alkaloids enhancing the immune system's capacity to engulf and destroy pathogens.
From a practical perspective, taking in food which boosts the immune system while enjoying it at the same time can be a cost effective way to maintain health. Coupled with a healthy lifestyle, sufficient rest and a positive outlook in life, staying healthy does not have to cost an arm and a leg.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Thursday, April 5, 2012
A journey to a dream.: A helpful yet simple DIY for spring gardeners!
A journey to a dream.: A helpful yet simple DIY for spring gardeners!: Every year my hubby and I use few of these in the spring, we use them to water our seed trays, just-up seedlings and house plants. They are ...
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Green Spring Cleaning
what do you think of when you hear the words: spring cleaning?
how about your spiritual life?
over the winter, life can become tedious and so we need to do some spiritual green spring cleaning. do you ever wonder if God gets tired of our tedious prayers that we pray over and over? we might need to add some creativity to our prayers. start with, thankfulness and praise! then first thing, thank Him for individual things/people in our lives and turn the music up! that's called an attitude of gratitude to the One who gave us life!
To God Be The Glory!
how about your spiritual life?
over the winter, life can become tedious and so we need to do some spiritual green spring cleaning. do you ever wonder if God gets tired of our tedious prayers that we pray over and over? we might need to add some creativity to our prayers. start with, thankfulness and praise! then first thing, thank Him for individual things/people in our lives and turn the music up! that's called an attitude of gratitude to the One who gave us life!
To God Be The Glory!
Psalm 29:1 & 2~KJV
1Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength.
2Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.
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