Lessons on using Herbs for support in your Life.
A short podcast on The Holistic Perspective and why we should consider this way of health care. In this lesson we discuss the 4 aspects of health, the 4 beliefs, 4 Practices of wellness care. About 13 minutes long. Enjoy!
Ginger Infused Honey
Recipe video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7cLuN6ts3g&t=3s
In addition to being a sweet treat honey has many medicinal virtues, it was historically used for a wide range of diseases including eye diseases, bronchial asthma, throat infections, tuberculosis, thirst, hiccups, fatigue, dizziness, hepatitis, constipation, worm infestation, hemorrhoids, eczema, ulcers, and wounds. Today Studies have validated many of these uses especially in regards to respiratory illnesses including sore throats and coughs, eye disease, wounds, and burns. While honey alone offers potent medicine, infusing honey with medicinal herbs results in a simple yet powerful combination. Herbal honey is one of my favorite remedies not only because it is safe and Effective but also because this medicine can be made entirely from local ingredients. Herbal honey is incredibly easy to make and has a variety of uses as well as a long shelf life.
Ginger honey contains antibacterial and antiviral properties which help to deal with flu virus it also produces sweat in the body which helps to flush out all unwanted toxins and prevent infections. If you are only going to have one medicinal herb and your kitchen Let It Be Ginger. Here are just some of the many ways Ginger is used medicinally as a stimulant, for reducing inflammatory pain, removing stagnant blood, for migraines, for colds and the flu, for improving digestion, for nausea, for supporting heart health, and for infections. For more about ginger check it out here. https://cyndigill333.wixsite.com/mysite/post/march-2020-herb-of-the-month
Garlic Oxymel recipe for a superfood!
Recipe video: https://youtu.be/SJ_ZuU5Nn5k
Garlic Oxymel (hone-gar) Note: An oxymel can be made with just Honey and Apple Cider Vinegar or add ANY herb(s) for the added value of the medicinal properties found in your chosen plant.
Apple Cider Vinegar minerals; potassium, calcium, copper, iron, chromium, magnesium, manganese, selenium, sodium, zinc, phosphorous vitamins; A, C, E, B1, B2, B6, B12 Used Medicinally; to support digestion, regulate blood sugar, for Liver support, reduce infections, sooth sinusitis, improve skin, hair, and nail health, and much much more.
Honey- nutritious and rich in antioxidants, helps with blood pressure and cholesterol, reduces allergies, heart healthy, “less bad” sweet option for diabetics, promotes skin healing, relieves coughs, boosts immunity, promotes healthy gut and digestion. Vitamins; B6, thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, and some amino acids. Minerals; calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, and zinc.
Garlic is the herb of choice for treating colds, flu, sore throats, and poor or sluggish digestion. It stimulates the production of white blood cells boosting the body’s immune function and its sulfur compounds and essential oils make it a potent internal and external antiseptic, antibacterial, and antimicrobial agent effective for treating many types of infections. It has even been found effective against several forms of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. It is very effective for maintaining healthy blood cholesterol levels and helps prevent blood platelet aggregation making it the herb of choice for many circulatory issues. Key Constituents: Alliin (which converts to allicin when crushed), essential oils, sulfur compounds, germanium, selenium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin A, B vitamins, and vitamin C. For more about garlic check out my full journal entry @ www.cyndigill333.wixsite.com/mysite/herb-of-the-month
All this makes this a must have Super-food! 2 parts Honey + 1 part ACV + ½ part Garlic or ½ cup Honey+ ¼ cup ACV+ 1Tbsp Garlic
Make your own Sanitizing hand wipes!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptgF1rtBfXQ&t=36s
Update: kinda slippery you may want to have a drying option handy... Leaves my hands feeling silky smooth and clean. If you're so inclined add 10-15 drops of essential oil for scent, I recommend something citrusy. A combo of all my favorite disinfectant and sanitizing ingredients rolled into one powerful handy wipe! Make it yourself or buy from me...
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Yoga Classes and Tips
Guide to Sciatica Relief in under 10 minutes- https://youtu.be/gljIvqPCVr0
This nerve runs through the low body and can be responsible for aches and pains in the low back, hips, shins, heels, even causing hip discomfort. Many people experience tensions caused be this nerve in a variety of unique ways. Listen to your body! This is a overly simplified guide to my favorite yoga posture that relieve sciatica pain and strengthen the low back. Strengthening exercises can help reduce or prevent future flare-ups. Do any of these postures alone or together, taking deep breaths, hold poses for at least 5-10 deep belly breaths, up to 3-5 minutes.
Yoga Lunch Break Get up and Move!- https://youtu.be/WrYHLGm9f-E
30 minutes building a strong core and relieving low back discomfort. As someone who is used to moving for a living my back is straining from lack of movement. This quarantine is a blessing for me as it gives me the time I've been begging for to continue my herbal studies, but sitting, reading and typing for hours on end is taking its toll on my body. This yoga flow works on building strength, finding balance, and releasing tension from the low back muscles. Enjoy!
Moon Salutations with story Ganesh and the Moon- https://youtu.be/TuGDm-Zpf1k
Enjoy this cooling yoga flow in the evening to promote good sleep. This sequence of 14 yoga poses encourages the mind to slow down. Moon Salutations work to support the nervous system and is extremely effective at relieving stress and anxiety. 45 minute practice
Quick Yoga in 20!- https://youtu.be/1JaX5-0vq5s
Hidden unusual benefits of yoga...
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