Dr. Oz's Berry Strong Spinach Smoothie

FB Source: Ethel Kerckaert

Ingredients:
1 cup frozen spinach
1 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 cup frozen raspberries
1 cup orange juice

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients in a blender with ice and blend until smooth.

Great way to get the fruits and veggies

Research shows that you're more likely to eat the recommended 3-5 daily servings of vegetables if you are eating them throughout the day and not just at dinner. Get a jumpstart on your daily vegetable consumption with this delicious smoothie from Dr. Oz. It tastes like a regular berry smoothie but the hidden spinach gives you added fiber and leafy green nutrients!

Home Remedy for Flu, Hacking Cough, Tight Congestion

FB Source: Juicing Vegetables

Ingredients:
1/4 tsp Cayenne

1/2 tsp Ginger powder

1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar

2 Tbsp Water

1 Tbsp Honey

Directions:

1. Dissolve cayenne and ginger in apple cider vinegar and water. 
2. Add honey and shake well.

Take 1 Tsp as needed for cough.
Works like a charm!

Computer and Desk Stretches

FB Source: Julie Morgan

Sitting too long at your computer? Try this series of stretches from Bob Anderson's amazing book "Stretching". Remember - no pain, only until you feel a slight pull. #1 and 2 are life changers!
Get up and STRETCH!!!!! 

Secret Recipe Detox Drink

FB Source: Mike Suddaby

Ingredients:
1 glass of water (12-16 oz.)
2 Tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 dash cayenne pepper (optional)
1 packet White Stevia Powder (Optional)

Directions:

• Blend all ingredients together

Secret Recipe Detox Drink will help your body burn fat, lose weight, fight diabetes.

• Apple Cider Vinegar is full of enzymes and good bacteria. It contains acetic acid which has been shown to lower blood pressure up to 6%. It can also help eat up the starches if you do eat grains in your diet. (I use Bragg – Apple Cider Vinegar)
• Lemon Juice helps balance blood sugar and has an alkaline effect on your body helping to regulate ph. It contains, Vitamin C. (I use Lakewood Organic PURE Lemon Juice)
• Cinnamon is one of the best anti-oxidants on the planet. It is the number one herb/spice for balancing blood sugar.
• Cayenne Pepper has been shown to drop blood pressure, increase metabolism.
• Stevia is an all natural sweetener made from the stevia plant and it is a great replacement for any artificial sweeteners. 

This incredible detox drink helps you burn fat, boost metabolism, lose weight, fight diabetes and lower blood pressure

Headache Buster Blend

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got a HEADACHE? None of your other over-the-counter meds won't touch it?

TRY THIS:

I am one of those “fortunate” people who get headaches often. I always have a bottle of Excedrin in my purse just in case. Last week I had a headache that wasn’t budging! Excedrin hadn’t touched it, I even tried some Lavender and Peppermint essential oil on my temples and it helped a little, but the headache persisted. My sister did a little research and came up with a Headache Buster Blend and brought me a roller bottle of it. I applied it to my temples, my forehead and the back of my neck and within 10-15 minutes the headache was gone. It started to come back about 30 minutes later, so I reapplied and after that it was gone for good.

So as my abbreviated and tardy post today…I give to you….the Headache Buster Blend.
30 drops Peppermint
30 drops Lavender
10 drops Frankincense
10 drops Wintergreen
10 drops Birch

I’m convinced the addition of Birch essential oil in this blend is what made all the difference. Like I said above, I tried Lavender and Peppermint with only marginal success…but Birch, I have learned, is a powerful natural pain reliever. (it's the base for Bayer Aspirin) It’s also fairly hard to get a hold of. One essential oil company only sells it at Convention when it's able to get some and when it's gone, it's gone!!!

find someone who went to convention and they should have Birch!

AND other great advice on avoiding headaches:

8 Steps to Help Avoid a Headache

1. Manage your stress levels 
2. Exercise Regularly
3. Establish a regular sleeping pattern
4. Avoid hunger 
5. Watch Caffeine and Alcohol Consumption
6. Avoid exposure to Cigarette Smoke or Second Hand Smoke
7. Identify Triggers
8. Drink Water! Add a drop of Lemon Essential Oil into your water. Don't rely on caffeine and alcohol for your hydration. When you first wake up in the morning drink a big glass of water.

Email me for more information or to learn about ways that essential oils should be an integral part of your life.

Easy & Healthy Instant Oatmeal Packets

FB Source: Homestead Survival

ORIGINAL Source: The Yummy Life

ORIGINAL Source with FULL INSTRUCTIONS: The Yummy Life - FULL Instructions

Ingredients:

BASIC RECIPE FOR A SINGLE SERVING PACKET:
1/3 cup rolled oats (instant or quick); old fashioned oats may be used for microwave and refrigerator oatmeal
1 teaspoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed (optional)
2 teaspoons oat bran (or wheat germ/bran)
2 teaspoons powdered milk (omit for non-dairy, vegan)
1 to 3 teaspoons brown sugar, sucanat, pure maple sugar, coconut sugar, or other preferred sweetener
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
pinch of salt

OPTIONAL ADD INS (see suggested flavor varieties in directions):
dried or freeze dried fruit, chopped
chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds, macademia nuts)
PB2 powdered peanut butter
cocoa powder
instant coffee or espresso powder
sweet spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamon, cloves)
ground vanilla beans (dry powder)

Directions:
Combine basic recipe ingredients in individual zip top bags. Add additional flavor ingredients, if desired--see suggestions below.

To prepare 1 serving of hot oatmeal:

• BOILING WATER METHOD (not recommended for old fashioned oats): Add 1 oatmeal packet to mug or bowl. Pour in 2/3 cups boiling water and stir. Let instant oats stand for 3-4 minutes to soften and thicken; stir, and they are ready to eat. Quick oats may need to soften an additional minute or two.
• MICROWAVE METHOD: Add 1 oatmeal packet and 3/4 cup cold water to microwave safe mug or bowl. (The container needs to be large enough to allow for mixture to expand while it cooks. It can bubble up and double in size in the microwave.) For instant oats, cook uncovered on high for 1 minute; stir, and it's ready to eat. For quick oats, cook on high for 2 minutes, let stand 2 minutes, stir, and it's ready to heat. NOTE: Microwave power and cooking times can vary; adjust cooking time if necessary.

To prepare 1 serving of refrigerator oatmeal:
Add one oatmeal packet to a pint or half-pint jar (or other covered container). Pour in 1/2 cup cold water, add 1/4 cup plain, Greek yogurt, cover tightly, and shake vigorously until well mixed. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, overnight, or up to 3 days.

12 FLAVOR VARIATIONS (use the basic recipe ingredients, plus these additions):

1. Plain -- Use basic recipe ingredients.
2. Apple Cinnamon Maple -- 2 tablespoons dried or 1/4 cup freeze-dried chopped apples; additional 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; use maple sugar for sweetener
3. Blueberry -- 2 tablespoons dried or 1/4 cup freeze-dried blueberries.
4. Cherry Almond -- 2 tablespoons dried or 1/4 tablespoons freeze-dried cherries; 1 tablespoon sliced or slivered almonds.
5. Apricot Ginger -- 2 tablespoons chopped dried apricots; 1 teaspoon minced crystallized ginger.
6. Cranberry Orange Pecan -- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries, 1 teaspoon dried orange peel bits, 1 tablespoon chopped pecans.
7. Pineapple Coconut -- 2 tablespoons dried or 1/4 cup freeze-dried chopped dried pineapple, 1 tablespoon freeze-dried coconut
8. Raspberry Vanilla Bean-- 2 tablespoons dried or 1/4 cup freeze-dried raspberries, 1/4 teaspoon ground vanilla powder
9. Peach (or Mango) Macademia Nut -- 2 tablespoons chopped dried peaches (or mangos), 1 tablespoon chopped macadamia nuts
10. Cocoa Banana -- 1/4 cup chopped freeze-dried bananas (dried banana chips not recommended), 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
11. Peanut Butter Banana -- 1/4 cup chopped freeze-dried bananas (dried banana chips not recommended), 1 tablespoon PB2 peanut butter powder
12. Mocha -- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder

Instant Oatmeal Packets ~ Frugal Food Storage Project

Make your own individual instant oatmeal packets in a variety of flavors. An easy, make-ahead, healthy on-the-go breakfast or snack for work, travel, camping, and college dorms, or those busy mornings when there's no time to make breakfast. Use packets for hot or refrigerator oatmeal.

Make-ahead convenience. These bags may be made, tightly sealed, and stored for several months, depending on the shelf life of the ingredients used. May be stored in freezer to extend their life further.

To make oatmeal packets gluten-free, use gluten-free oats and oat bran.

Nutritional data for the basic oatmeal packets (without fruit or nuts). There is 1-1/2 teaspoons of brown sugar for the sweetener in these calculations. For one plain oatmeal packet: 160 calories, 2.8g fat, 53mg sodium, 28.6g carbs, 3.9g fiber, 7.6g sugars, 6.5g protein. Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 4.

Cauliflower Breadsticks

FB Source: Wrap Me Skinny

Ingredients:
1 large head of cauliflower 
2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 oz low fat mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
salt
pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Chop the cauliflower into chunks and place into microwave for about 5 minutes or until soft
3. Place the cauliflower into a food processor and blend until it's a mashed potato texture
4. In a medium bowl, stir together cauliflower, eggs,cheese, and seasonings
5. Lightly spray a baking pan with spray oil and coat with the mixture (about 1/2 inch thick)
6. Bake at 450 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until the top starts to brown
7. Add additional cheese to the top and enjoy!

Jell-O Sore Throat Remedy

FB Source: Melissa Ruszala

Homeopathic Cold & Sore Throat Remedy

FB Source: Kelly Alspaugh Packham

Ingredients:

Hot Water

2 Tbsp Honey

2 Tbsp Vinegar

Dash of Ground Cinnamon

2 Tbsp Lemon Juice

Directions:

If you wake up with a sore throat, and begin to feel a cold coming on, mix all ingredients well and drink. You will feel better within the hour. Works every time!

I have seen lots of people posting about that feeling of the first cold coming on. I'm mixing one tonight as I have the same feeling.

Understanding Food Cravings

FB Source: Fitness World

Cancer-Fighting Bananas

Source: The Unknown; but not hidden.

Heart Attacks and Water

FB Source: Mohandass Samuel

HEART ATTACKS AND WATER !
How many folks do you know who say they don't want to drink anything before going to bed because they'll have to get up during the night.

Heart Attack and Water - I never knew all of this ! Interesting.......
Something else I didn't know ... I asked my Doctor why people need to urinate so much at night time. Answer from my Cardiac Doctor - Gravity holds water in the lower part of your body when you are upright (legs swell). When you lie down and the lower body (legs and etc) seeks level with the kidneys, it is then that the kidneys remove the water because it is easier. This then ties in with the last statement! 

I knew you need your minimum water to help flush the toxins out of your body, but this was news to me. 

Correct time to drink water...

Very Important. From A Cardiac Specialist!
Drinking water at a certain time maximizes its effectiveness on the body
2 glasses of water after waking up - helps activate internal organs
1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal - helps digestion
1 glass of water before taking a bath - helps lower blood pressure
1 glass of water before going to bed - avoids stroke or heart attack

I can also add to this... My Physician told me that water at bed time will also help prevent night time leg cramps. Your leg muscles are seeking hydration when they cramp and wake you up with a Charlie Horse.
Mayo Clinic Aspirin Dr. Virend Somers, is a Cardiologist from the Mayo Clinic, who is lead author of the report in the July 29, 2008 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Most heart attacks occur in the day, generally between 6 A.M. and noon. Having one during the night, when the heart should be most at rest, means that something unusual happened. Somers and his colleagues have been working for a decade to show that sleep apnea is to blame.
1. If you take an aspirin or a baby aspirin once a day, take it at night.
The reason: Aspirin has a 24-hour "half-life"; therefore, if most heart attacks happen in the wee hours of the morning, the Aspirin would be strongest in your system.
2. FYI, Aspirin lasts a really long time in your medicine chest, for years, (when it gets old, it smells like vinegar).

Please read on...
Something that we can do to help ourselves - nice to know. Bayer is making crystal aspirin to dissolve instantly on the tongue.
They work much faster than the tablets.

Why keep Aspirin by your bedside? It's about Heart Attacks.
There are other symptoms of a heart attack, besides the pain on the left arm. One must also be aware of an intense pain on the chin, as well as nausea and lots of sweating; however, these symptoms may also occur less frequently.
Note: There may be NO pain in the chest during a heart attack.

The majority of people (about 60%) who had a heart attack during their sleep did not wake up. However, if it occurs, the chest pain may wake you up from your deep sleep.
If that happens, immediately dissolve two aspirins in your mouth and swallow them with a bit of water.
Afterwards: - Call 911. - Phone a neighbor or a family member who lives very close by.- Say "heart attack!" - Say that you have taken 2 Aspirins.
Take a seat on a chair or sofa near the front door, and wait for their arrival and ...DO NOT LIE DOWN!

Fun and Healthy Halloween Treats

B Present Studio

Ingredients:

Bananas

Chocolate Chips

Mini Chocolate Chips

Clementine Cuties

Celery

Directions:

1. Peel bananas and slice into 2 pieces for the ghost bodies.
2. Press one chocolate chip into each banana for the mouth, and 2 mini chocolate chips above the mouth for the eyes.
3. Peel clementine cuties.
4. Slice a stalk of celery into small pieces for the pumpkin stem. Stick a celery piece into the top of each peeled clementine.

Who says Halloween treats have to B UNHEALTHY?!?! Look at these fun snacks! Perfect for your inner child or to make for a school party!

How Children Might Describe a Reaction to a Food Allergen

American Medical ID

Keep in mind that most children will never say "I feel like I am having an allergic reaction."

What might they say?

The 20 Health Benefits of REAL BUTTER

Living off the Land

The 20 Health Benefits of REAL BUTTER:
1. Butter is rich in the most easily absorbable form of Vitamin A necessary for thyroid and adrenal health.
2. Contains lauric acid, important in treating fungal infections and candida.
3. Contains lecithin, essential for cholesterol metabolism.
4. Contains anti-oxidants that protect against free radical damage.
5. Has anti-oxidants that protect against weakening arteries.
6. Is a great source of Vitamins E and K.
7. Is a very rich source of the vital mineral Selenium.
8. Saturated fats in butter have strong Anti-Tumor and Anti-Cancer properties.
9. Butter contains conjugated linoleic acid, which is a potent anti-cancer agent, muscle builder, and immunity booster
10. Vitamin D found in butter is essential to absorption of calcium.
11. Protects against tooth decay.
12. Is your only source of an anti-stiffness factor, which protects against calcification of the joints.
13. Anti-stiffness factor in butter also prevents hardening of the arteries, cataracts, and calcification of the pineal gland.
14. Is a source of Activator X, which helps your body absorb minerals.
15. Is a source of iodine in highly absorbable form.
16. May promote fertility in women.
17. Is a source of quick energy, and is not stored in our bodies adipose tissue.
18. Cholesterol found in butterfat is essential to children's brain and nervous system development.
19. Contains Arachidonic Acid (AA) which plays a role in brain function and is a vital component of cell membranes.
20. Protects against gastrointestinal infections in the very young or the elderly.

Baked Broccoli Bites

Mommy Made

Ingredients:
Head of broccoli
2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
2 Tbsp olive oil*
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°
2. Line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
3. Chop a head of broccoli (do not rinse immediately prior to preparing!)
4. Put broccoli, garlic, olive oil, and a few shakes of salt and pepper in a plastic zipper bag.
5. Shake it well.
6. Spread out on baking sheet, place on top rack, and bake for about 30 minutes.

Broccoli will be crunchy and delicious! I make this at least 3 times a week and have to control myself once I take it out of the oven, I could eat this alone for dinner!

*Stacie says: I use unrefined coconut oil in all of my cooking dishes, and in this one, it is FABULOUS! 

Banana Bread with Honey and Applesauce

Yummy Recipes

Ingredients:
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar free applesauce
3/4 cup honey
2 eggs, beaten
3 mashed overripe bananas

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 
2. Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
3. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together applesauce and honey. Stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended.
5. Stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. 
7. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.

Banana Bread with honey and applesauce instead of sugar and oil. Delicious and Healthy.

Miraculous Thyroid Drink

Juanita Jean Fissenden

MIRACULOUS THYROID DRINK

This tea helps the thyroid perform better.
This tea is delicious! It helps your thyroid work better, give it a try!

RECIPE:
– 1 cup unsweetened 100% cranberry juice
– 7 cups purified water
– 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
– 1/4 tsp ground ginger
– 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
– 3/4 Cup fresh squeezed orange juice (approx 3 oranges)
– 1/4 Cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (approx1-2 lemons)

DIRECTIONS:
Bring water to a boil; add cranberry juice, reduce heat to low. 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!

Healthy Popsicles

Crystal Johann Radfar

Healthy Popsicles! I'm so making these when it gets warm out.. would be great if you have kids too!!!

Ingredients:
3 cups watermelon puree (seedless if possible)
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries
1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
1 peach or nectarine, diced small
handful fresh cherries, pitted and chopped

Cut the watermelon into chunks and then puree it in a blender until smooth. Set aside.

Set out about 1 dozen popsicle molds (amount needed will vary depending on size of molds). Fill each one with the chopped fresh fruit. Then pour in the watermelon puree until each mold is full to the top. Place a popsicle stick into each one. Place into your freezer and freeze for about 6 to 8 hours.

When ready to serve, run the popsicle molds under warm water for a few seconds and then pull each one out.

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