Susan Sykes of Melina’s Garden is a proud member of NAMA: (National Ayurvedic Medical Association.)
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Earth Day ~ Turn off the blues….
It’s Earth Day, and what better way to spend it than in nature. After this post, I’ll turn off the computer and all electronics, and go for a walk. I want to feel the sunshine’s warm rays, smell the blossoms along the trail, and let a smile settle on my face.
If you work all day in front of a computer, play video games all the time, or have your head constantly at the phone, take some time today, EARTHDAY, to be in nature!
Have you been feeling sad, lost, tired, unmotivated? It could be that you are spending too much time plugged in to electronics. We need fresh air, daylight, sunshine and nature to thrive and lift our moods. Try taking a twenty minute walk today, unplugged from everything. Leave your phone behind! You don’t need it on a walk! If it’s your only clock, then just guess how long twenty minutes are and see if you are right when you get back.
Wishing you a happy Earth Day!
Namaste ~
Golden Honey ~
Nature’s cure for the common cold and flu. Eases respiratory diseases, hypertension, hemophilia and high blood pressure.
Turmeric Golden Honey – The Strongest Natural Antibiotic
Turmeric contains curcumin (polyphenol – identified as an essential active ingredient) applied in over 150 therapeutic activities. It is traditional natural remedy, antioxidant with anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic properties.
Turmeric also has strong anti-inflammatory properties, destroys bacteria that cause diseases and promotes the body’s natural defenses. Unlike synthetic antibiotics found in the pharmacy, turmeric has no negative effects on the intestinal micro flora. The use of Golden Honey improves digestion and increases the beneficial flora activity in the gut. This blend is the strongest antibiotic certified by Ayurveda.
Golden Honey Remedy
Therefore, when you get the first symptoms of colds, flu or any other disease, make the Golden Honey mixture and consume it in this way.
Ingredients:
- 3.5 oz. (100 grams) of raw organic honey.
- 1 tbsp. of turmeric powder.
Preparation of Golden Honey:
Add 1 tbsp. of turmeric in 3.5 oz. (100 grams) of raw organic honey, mix well and place the Golden Honey mixture in a glass container.
How to Use:
Upon the first symptoms of colds and flu:
- Day 1 – Take ½ tsp. every hour during the day.
- Day 2 – Take ½ tsp. every two hours during the day.
- Day 3 – Take ½ tsp. three times a day.
The Golden Honey mixture should stay in the mouth until its complete dissolution. Typically, the cold passes and the body recovers after three days. Many have prevented cold without taking any drugs and pills, thanks to this mix.
You can also use this Golden Honey mixture in the treatment of respiratory diseases.
- Take ½ three times a day during the week. You can add coconut milk or tea into the mix.
This mix is an excellent choice if you suffer from hemophilia and hypertension and lowers blood pressure. Turmeric also reduces the blood sugar level, but before using it remember to consult your doctor first.
Tips:
According to the Indo-Tibetan medicine, you can use turmeric as follows:
- Before eating – excellent for throat and lungs.
- While eating – excellent for the digestive system.
- After eating – excellent for the colon and kidneys.
What you need to know?
In case you are under treatment or taking any medication, consult your doctor before using this remedy.
You should not take turmeric if you suffer from gallbladder disease. It causes muscle contractions of the gallbladder.
Source: With Food and Love
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DIY Screen Door
Find a piece of breathable fabric that you like. (I used a mesh fabric with patterns on it.)
Measure and cut the fabric to the shape of the door or window you are covering.
Staple the top of the fabric onto the outside of the door/window frame.
Once it’s stapled, cut a piece of nice looking wood to the size of the door/window frame and nail it onto the stapled area at the top of your fabric.
Et voilá!……The rest of the fabric is free to walk through or blow in the breeze!
Colorful Sauerkraut!
Recipe for raw Sauerkraut:
1 head of organic green cabbage
1 head of organic red cabbage
2 tablespoons of grey sea salt per head of cabbage (or other sea salt)
Chop the cabbage finely, add salt and stir, let stand for an hour or two until the juice starts to come out of the cabbage, and then put it into a large air tight jar.
Push the cabbage down so that the cabbage is covered in the juice that has been seeping out from the salting. Seal with a lid and leave on the counter with a cloth over it (to keep dark) for two weeks.
Et Voilá, you’ve got yourself some delicious pro-biotic sauerkraut.
Just a couple of spoonfuls a day will keep your gut healthy and happy! This will improve your mood, metabolism, acne and health in general.
Aloe Vera Juice & Alcohol Consumption!
If you’re wondering how you can help your body adjust to alcohol when you drink it, try Aloe Vera Juice before going to bed. It will give your organs the chance to alkalize the acidity of the alcohol while you sleep!
Half a cup should do it! More if you’ve been a bit hard on the ol’ beverages.
You can’t go wrong with Aloe Vera Juice (inner fillet). Whether you drink or not, it is always a treat for your organs. Give it a try every night for a month and see how you feel!
House Calls Anyone?
Are you old enough to remember the days when your doctor would come over to your house? House calls were a given in country villages all over Europe. Close connection to your doctor and midwife is potent medicine in itself.
An Ayurvedic Practitioner, just like a doctor in those golden days, will ask to see your tongue and read your pulse. They will study the texture, temperature and color of your skin, too. As a Practitioner, I’d like to know you personally to delve deeper into understanding your constitution and what is beneficial to your good health.
I am available to come to your home and organize your kitchen with you according to your constitution.
I can teach you how to make Ayurvedic staples, such as Ghee and Kitchari, and smoothies appropriate for your constitution.
I’ll share favorite recipes and ancient methods of lifestyle, and leave you feeling like you have a grasp on how to change your diet, your health and your life through these nutritional and lifestyle suggestions.
Please pass this on to family and friends who may need this service! I can travel anywhere – well just about anywhere!
In appreciation ~ 🙂
Fresh Start Smoothie recipe
Today’s smoothie recipe for those that want an adaptogenic, hydrating, cooling, enriching and bowel moving start to the day! – 2 large Servings
- 10 large Strawberries
- Quarter of a cup of Aloe Vera Juice (inner fillet)
- 1.5 cups unsweetened Almond Milk
- 1 cup unsweetened Apple Juice
- 1 tablespoon of Raw Cacao Nibs
- 1 teaspoon of fresh local Bee Pollen
- 1 tablespoonful of organic Maca powder
- 1 teaspoonful of Ashwaganda powder
- Quarter of a cup of Chia soaked water -previously soaked Chia seeds (1 tspn in 4 cups water)
- 6 small leaves of Kale
Garnish with a touch of Turmeric and Cinnamon!
These smoothies will give you greater energy, less hunger and feelings of well being throughout the day.
NOTE: The local bee pollen will help reduce allergies if taken on a daily basis throughout the season.
Fresh Start SMOOTHIE
Today’s smoothie recipe for those that want an adaptogenic, hydrating, cooling, enriching and bowel moving start to the day! (Enough to share)
10 large Strawberries
Quarter of a cup of Aloe Vera Juice (inner fillet)
1.5 cups unsweetened Almond Milk
1 cup unsweetened Apple Juice
1 tablespoon of Costa Rican Raw Cacao Nibs
1 teaspoon of fresh local Bee Pollen
1 tablespoonful of organic Maca powder
1 teaspoonful of Ashwaganda powder
Quarter of a cup of Chia soaked water (1 teaspoon of soaked Chia seed in 4 cups water)
6 small leaves of Kale
Garnish with a touch of Turmeric and Cinnamon!
These smoothies will give you greater energy, less hunger and feelings of well being throughout the day.
NOTE: The local bee pollen will help reduce allergies if taken on a daily basis throughout the season.
Stress Relieving, Energy Boosting Smoothie Recipe
Smoothie Recipe for two people.
- Fresh strawberries x 10
- Kale x 4 small leaves
- Unsweetened almond milk x 2 cups
- Unsweetened unfiltered organic local Apple juice x 1 cup
- Aloe Vera juice (inner fillet) x half a cup
- Raw organic Cacao nibs x 1 tablespoon
- Organic Maca powder (adaptogen) x 1 tablespoon
- Bee pollen (Local pollen helps reduce allergies) x 1 teaspoon
Juice together in blender! YUM!
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