"An old Norwegian Recipe for getting rid of Cough and Flu"
thank you Dianna for this great recipe |
In Juicer blend:
1 med.size onion
4 fresh garlic sections
(use juice only)
Add to juice:
2 tbsp. melted honey
¼ tsp. nutmeg
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Take onion and garlic bits that are left in juicer, sauté them & when they are partially cooked put in ice cube tray and freeze, then use for soups, omelets, stews or what ever. Remember the onions become stronger when liquid is removed.
Store in glass covered jar, (not plastic) in fridge. Shake before using. Take 2 Tbsp. in morning and before bed. Must be shared with mate or spouse, due to the smell of garlic or you could be spending some time alone ("works great" says Dianna).
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Foods That Will Help You Relax
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Include protein in your meals. Eg: legumes, nuts, fish, meat and cheese. Why? they have sources of tryptophan which is a relaxing brain chemical. If you have mood swings - just add some protein to each meal.
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Oats are the classic relaxation food and have been used by herbalists for centuries as a calming remedy. As a whole grain they also help to balance blood sugar. In addition, like other carbohydrates, they help the brain to process typtophan. We love porridge in the morning - it fills up the tummy!
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Milk which is rich in calcium, has calming properties but I have found that it produces problems for me - like extra mucous in the morning - so I don't use it. If you are dairy intolerant (like me) then have calcium enriched soya milk or rice milk - that is a good alternative - but doesn't quite taste the same does it?
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Basil is a highly calming food and can help to induce sleepiness. Keep a plant pot of basil handy to snip leaves off and put into your salads. Another great way to gain the benefits of Basil is to use Pesto Sauce (the one made out of basil, that is!) - this will give you a strong sleep inducing boost. How about adding basil to your tomato soups!
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Rosemary Astringent Lotion |
| Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of Rosemary powder
- 1 tablespoon of Orange peels
- 2 tablespoons of Lemon peels
- ½ teaspoon of Sodium Benzoate
- ¼ Brandy
- 30 Mint leaves
- 1 cup of Rose water
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Soak lemon peels, mint leaves and orange peels in boiling rose water for one hour. Mix them amd make a lotion. Keep it in a bottle and you can refrigerate for a long time. |
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Fennel Cleansing Cream |
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsps of crushed fennel seeds
- ½ cup of buttermilk
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Heat the milk and fennel seeds in the boiler for half an hour. Turn off the heat and let it cool for two hours.
Cleansing cream is prepared and you can keep and use it for two weeks.
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Peppermint Face Pack |
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp of peppermint extract
- 1 tsp of witch hazel extract
- 125 grams of brewer's yeast
- 1 tsp of lemon juice.
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Mix all the ingredients together. Apply on the face, forehead and relax by lying horizontally keeping the eyes closed. Leave it for 30 minutes.
Then wash off with lukewarm water containing a little of lemon juice.
This face pack is very good for patchy skin. It is also good for improving blood circulation.
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Soft Lips |
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoon coconut oil
- lemon juice
- 3 drops of lemon oil
- 1 tsp bees wax (warm)
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Mix ingredients.
When it has melted, pour into a glass jar.
Use this solution to moisturize your lips. |
