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6-7oz Kite Hill sour cream
6-7oz Vegan Mayo (Whole Foods refrigerator FOLLOW YOUR HEART)
2-3 tablespoons organic agave
1/4 cup organic nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon Simply Organic garlic powder
Put all ingredients in a bowl and mix with an immersion blender.
1/4 cup organic olive oil (Thrive Market brand)
3 tablespoons organic cream of balsamic vinegar
2 tbs raw honey
5 tbs Kite Hill sour cream
1 tbs organic mustard
1 teaspoon Simply Organic garlic powder
1 teaspoon Simply Organic onion powder
Add all ingredients in a bowl and mix with an immersion blender.
This information is not to take the place of medical advice.
The immune system, along with inflammation, are being looked at to treat or prevent Alzheimer’s Disease. Depression and brain injuries are thought to be the possible sources of chronic inflammation, which may lead to the disease process of dementia. Medically, there is no successful treatment for dementia. Study and research is needed to understand what types of treatment for inflammation should be employed and at what stage of the disease process it should be given.
Our thoughts can affect our immune systems. We want good ones, of course. Aromatherapy can help us raise our MHz frequency to produce a greater immune system by elevating a feel good response. Essential oils are known to have anti-inflammatory properties, helping decrease inflammation. Essential oils contain anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants. Antioxidants may help reduce the harmful effects of inflammation.
“Together our findings suggest that brain inflammation is not just a bystander phenomenon, but a strong contributor to disease progression.” Heneka says.
“Therefore, targeting this immune response will be a novel treatment modality for Alzheimer’s.” (DZNE-German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases.)
“Inflammation drives progression of Alzheimer’s: A molecularcomplex of the immune system promotes aberrant aggregation of proteins.” (ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 20 December 2017.)
“The blood-brain barrier is the barrier membrane between the circulating blood and the brain that prevents certain damaging substances from reaching brain tissue and cerebrospinal fluid. The American Medical Association (AMA) determined that if they could find an agent that would pass the blood-brain barrier, they would be able to heal Alzheimer’s, Lou Gehrig’s, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease. In June of 1994, it was documented by the Medical University of Berlin, Germany, and Vienna, Austria, that sesquiterpenes have the ability to go beyond the blood-brain barrier. High levels of sesquiterpenes are found in the essential oils of cedarwood, vetiver, sandalwood, black pepper, patchouli, myrrh, ginger, vitex, German chamomile, spikenard, galbanum, and frankincense. Some blends containing these oils include 3 Wise Men™, Acceptance™, Brain Power™, Forgiveness™, Gathering™, Harmony™, Inspiration™, Into the Future™, and Trauma Life™” Reference Guide for Essential Oils
You can diffuse these oils alone or in combination.
*A blend to diffuse:
4 drops of Patchouli
15 drops Frankincense
7 drops Vetiver
5 drops Lemon
*You can put Brain Power on the bottom of your feet.
*A drop of Cedar-wood on the top of your head.
*A drop of Frankincense to the roof of your mouth.
An adaptogen essential oil can either stimulate or relax your nervous system depending on what your body needs. So adaptogen essential oils help the body to adapt to external stress and normalize bodily function. Not all essential oils have this duo personality. Here are the adaptogenic essential oils to reach for if you are unsure of what your body or mind may need.
LAVENDER is a universal oil that has traditionally been known to balance the body and to work wherever there is a need. If in doubt, use lavender. It has calming, sedative, antidepressant, and anti-inflammatory properties. My most go to essential oil to put in a blend is Lavender.
LEMON promotes clarity of thought, and invigorates. Studies find it boosts immunity, helps with relaxation and reduces depression.
PEPPERMINT purifies and stimulates the conscious mind. It also improves mental accuracy
BERGAMOT helps relieve anxiety and lifts your mood.
GINGER is gentle and stimulating to help boost energy level.
It helps with physical energy and courage.
CEDAR WOOD stimulates the limbic brain, the part of the brain which is the center of our emotions. It stimulates the pineal gland which increases melatonin. It is calming and purifying.
ORANGE is uplifting, it induces relaxation, reduces depression and helps boost immunity.
A blend to create a super adaptive boost would be to combine three of these essential oils together. For example, combine Lavender, Lemon and Bergamot.
Another way to incorporate these adaptogen essential oils is to know exactly what you need to address and make a blend with that one particular essential oil to address your need and add one of more adaptogen essential oils to that blend boosting the effectiveness of your blend. For example, you are experiencing grief, sadness or loss you can make a blend containing your pick of essential oils known to address those certain issues you are experiencing along with the adaptogen essential oil.
Knowing that Rose, Chamomile, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Frankincense, or Cinnamon essential oils help with grief use any one of these oils to make a blend and add one or two adaptogenic essential oils to your blend.
*A diffuser blend that I would put together to address grief while you sleep would be:
4 drops Chamomile
10 drops Lavender
5 drops Bergamot
10 drops Orange
*A diffuser blend that may help with brain fog could be:
10 drops of Cedar Wood
10 drops of Lemon
10 drops of Peppermint
*A diffuser blend to help with the immune system:
10 drops of Lemon (may help build white blood cells)
10 drops of Orange
10 drops of Clove
2 bags fresh organic cranberries (washed)
8 oz organic orange juice
Zest of 1 organic orange
2 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon Simply Organic vanilla
1 organic vanilla bean
1/2 cut Grand Marnier
1 and a half jars of Orange Marmalade (St. Dal Four)
1/2 cup organic maple syrup
In a saucepan add all the ingredients. Bring to boil, turn down and simmer until most of the cranberries burst. Try and make a day ahead for the best flavor.
One organic red pepper, chopped into small pieces
One cup of water
3 teaspoons organic tapioca flour
1/4 cup organic ketchup
1/4 cup organic date sugar
3 tbs. organic apple cider vinegar
1 tbs organic wheat free soy sauce
In a little bowl mix 3 tsp. tapioca flour and 3 tsp water. Set aside.
In a pot add all the ingredients except the bowl of mixed tapioca flour.
On low heat cook the pepper slightly, then bring to boil and add the tapioca flour to thicken.
8 ounce box organic bean spaghetti (Explore Cuisine. Vitacost or Amazon)
14 ounce package extra firm, organic tofu (Jenny’s. Whole Foods)
10 ounce package of frozen organic broccoli florets, thawed. (Cascadian Farms. Thrive Market or Whole Foods)
Organic tapioca flour (Terra-soul.com or Amazon)
4 tablespoons organic olive oil oil (Thrive Market Brand)
4 tablespoons organic vegan butter (Thrive Market Brand or Nutiva at Thrive Market, VitaCost or Whole Foods)
Two cloves, finally chopped organic garlic
4 tablespoons organic lemon juice (Italian Volcano from Italy. Costco or Amazon)
2 tablespoons Wheat Free tamari (San-J. Thrive Market or Amazon)
1-2 teaspoons grated fresh organic ginger (or to your taste)
4 tablespoons nutritional yeast (Anthony’s. Anthonysgoods.com or Amazon)
2 tbs Kite Hill Greek Yogurt (Whole Foods)
1/2 cup Organic Vegetable broth (Bonafide. Thrive Market)
Pre-cook the broccoli in a fry pan with 1 tablespoon vegan butter. Sprinkle on a tablespoon of lemon juice. Set aside.
Remove tofu from package and pat dry with paper towels. Cut the tofu into 1 inch cubes. Put about 1/4 cup tapioca flour in a bowl. Season the flour with salt and pepper. Coat the tofu evenly in the tapioca flour. Add more tapioca flour if you don’t have enough. Save 1 tablespoon of the seasoned tapioca flour for later.
In a skillet, melt the vegan butter and add the olive oil to the pan, heat it up on high medium. Place the tofu in the skillet and brown all sides. Remove the crispy tofu. Set aside.
Cook the noodles according to the package. Drain, spray with some spray olive oil, toss and set aside and proceed.
In the same skillet add the garlic and sauté a bit. Add more butter if needed.
Add the lemon juice and 1/2 cup broth and grated ginger, sprinkle with the 1 tbs of tapioca flour. Stir until thickened. Add more broth if needed. Add the cooked noodles and broccoli. Sprinkle on the nutritional yeast. Mix it up.
Add the crispy tofu and serve.
A recent study looked at the health claims and safety of ashwagandha and found that the herb has shown anticancer, anti-inflammatory, heart-protective, liver-protective, and immunomodulatory (able to change the immune system) actions. Ashwagandha is thought to have a positive impact on chronic stress. Some research has proven that this may indeed be true.
Ashwagandha has been traditionally used for anxiety, insomnia, aging, and other conditions that may be exacerbated by stress. This is because ashwagandha is thought to be an adaptogen, a substance that may help the body resist stress. Ashwagandha may also contain withanolides, which are thought to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Research suggests that ashwagandha may have an impact on cortisol levels, a hormone associated with stress. It has been found to help regulate cortisol levels and support the body’s ability to cope with stressors. By modulating cortisol, ashwagandha may indirectly influence other hormones in the body.
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Balancing Our Chakras
In our subtle body live the seven chakras. Each one of these chakras pertain to certain organs in our body and contribute to the emotions we feel. It is important for these chakras to be balanced so that energy can flow smoothly through our bodies for optimal health in mind, body and spirit. The spiritual energy of the chakras is vital to creating a whole happy, joyous being. Balancing this energy system is important to our emotional and physical health.
Everything is energy. Crystals are vibrating energy to be used in balancing or activating the energy of a chakra. Certain crystals are used in conjunction with a particular chakra to bring all the chakras into harmony allowing them to spin in perfect time and motion. Since each chakra is represented by a color the crystal used for that chakra is usually matched up with the same crystal color.
We can also create Chakra balance and harmony with essential oils. Apply them on the chakra itself, or any place on your body, diffuse them, wear them on aroma therapy jewelry or take a relaxing salt bath.
*Root Chakra – Color Red – vibrational sound LAM
Essential oils for the Root Chakra – Cedar wood, Cinnamon, Ylang Ylang, Patchouli, Ginger, Rosewood, Black Pepper, Myrrh
*Sacral Chakra – Color Orange – vibrational sound VAM
Essential Oils for Sacral Chakra – Tangerine, Orange, Patchouli, Neroli, Jasmine, Bergamot, Clary Sage, Lemon, Basil
*Solar Plexus Chakra – Color Yellow – vibrational sound RAM
Essential Oils for Solar Plexus Chakra – Lemongrass, Spearmint, Fennel, Lime, Myrrh,
Coriander, Juniper, Pepper
*Heart Chakra – Color Green – vibrational sound YAM
Essential Oils for Heart Chakra – Lavender, Geranium, YlangYlang, Jasmine, Eucalyptus, Rose, Bergamot, Grapefruit, Sandalwood
*Throat Chakra – Color Blue – vibrational sound HAM
Essential Oils for Throat Chakra – Peppermint, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Lime, Sage, Cedarwood, Lemon
*Third Eye Chakra – Color Indigo – vibration sound SHAM
Essential Oils for Third Eye Chakra – Clary Sage, Frankincense, Jasmine, Patchouli, Myrrh, Basil, Lavender, Sandalwood, Vetiver
*Crown Chakra – Color Violet – vibrational sound OM
Essential Oils for Crown Chakra – Lavender, Frankincense, Sandalwood, Jasmine, Vanilla
*Chakra Balancing Diffuser Blend
5 drops Patchouli
7 drops Bergamot
10 drops Lime
10 drops Lavender
7 drops Geranium
*Epsom Salt Chakra Balancing Bath
In 2 cups epsom salt add: 2 drops patchouli, 2 drops Frankincense, 7 drops Lavender, 3 drops orange
Stir the epsom salts well and pour into a running bath.
*For your blending information, 1% dilution is 1 oz carrier oil of choice to 9 drops of essential oil.
*Here’s an example of a very fragrant blend:
Add to 1 oz. Carrier oil
5 drops Lavender
2 drops Lime
2 drops Patchouli
You can use this as a moisturizer.
*A short 17 minute meditation for you to listen to is Davidji, OPENING YOUR CHAKRAS, found on the app “Insight Timer” I love all Davidji’s meditations.
Try these suggestions that may help what ails you.
You can follow each one with a carrier oil like olive oil.
For the mouth:
Put a drop of Dorado Azul essential oil to the roof of your mouth for excessive sinus drainage.
Put a drop of Peppermint essential oil to the roof of your mouth to drain sinuses.
Put a drop of DiGize essential oil to the roof of the mouth for diarrhea.
Put a drop of Frankincense and Lavender essential oil to the roof of your mouth for a headache.
Put a drop of Clove essential oil on your gums for a toothache.
Put a drop of Orange essential oil on your toothbrush for whiter teeth.
Put a drop to Tea Tree essential oil on a q-tip and swap the nose and throat to kill germs and bacteria.
For your feet:
Put a drop of Rosemary essential oil on the bottom of your feet for indigestion.
Put a drop of Thieves essential oil on the bottom of your feet to ward off germs.
Put a drop of RC, Eucalyptus, Raven essential oil on the bottom of your feet during an asthma attack.
Put a few drops of Peppermint essential oil on the bottom of your feet to sooth tired aching feet.
Put a drop of Lavender essential oil on the bottom of your feet to help you fall asleep.
Put a drop of Lavender or Peppermint essential oil on the bottom of your feet if you have a fever.
Put a drop of Valor essential oil on the bottom of your feet for courage and to balance your energy.
Put a drop of Lemon essential oil twice a day on your calluses, corns and warts.
Put a drop of Frankincense essential on the bottom of your feet to strengthen your immune system and for restless leg syndrome.
Put Tea Tree essential oil on the bottom of your feet for foot fungus or athletes feet.
Mix 1/4 cup arrowroot and 20 drops of tea tree, mix well. Use as a powder for athletes feet.
For your face:
Put a drop of Lemon essential oil for a blemish.
Put a drop of Melrose essential oil around the outside of the ear for ear pain.
Put a drop of Peppermint essential oil at your temples and the back of your neck for a headache.
Put a drop of Lavender essential oil under you nose to help your balance.
Put a drop of Cedarwood essential oil on the tip of the ear to clear emotional blocks.
This information is not intended to take the place of medical advice.