tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46686976314215347982024-03-05T00:46:46.473-08:00Zenjenskin BlogOptimal Health from the Inside-OutAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17188094192909768208noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4668697631421534798.post-6951916052384320642016-07-20T05:56:00.001-07:002016-07-20T05:56:39.374-07:00Organic, All Natural Bug Spray | ZenJenSkin<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_R9vXrv2JA0" width="459"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17188094192909768208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4668697631421534798.post-79465174490044545462015-07-12T06:48:00.001-07:002015-07-12T06:48:48.791-07:00Black cohosh | Back Pain | Menstrual Cramps | Hot Flashes<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MLV4albxbLw" width="459"></iframe><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17188094192909768208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4668697631421534798.post-5222470024123900452014-08-06T12:52:00.000-07:002014-08-06T12:52:21.531-07:00Raw Milk-not for human consuption-wink wink<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9hcyy-sLzLB4vED6d-S8gzuKR7XNtZr1ve27dw7Yn03i-7pXgSzwLk4kx-MdU7pqLG3b8rU-seOdNFBWFYWJb0HHFoNF7HegNXMj013dQuh_iEbraF5uNHFVwWrKkh3gSvqVilN11z18/s1600/cows.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9hcyy-sLzLB4vED6d-S8gzuKR7XNtZr1ve27dw7Yn03i-7pXgSzwLk4kx-MdU7pqLG3b8rU-seOdNFBWFYWJb0HHFoNF7HegNXMj013dQuh_iEbraF5uNHFVwWrKkh3gSvqVilN11z18/s1600/cows.jpg" height="149" width="200" /></a>One day, I wondered into a fruit and vegatable stand by my house to buy some veggies of course. It is owned by a local farmer, so besides veggies, they also carry free range eggs and yes raw milk. The first time I saw it, it intrigued me especially when it said it was only for animal consumption-therefore humans should not drink it. So what did I do, I bought it and drank and OMG it was soooo yummy. So I kept on drinking it. Before this monumental moment, I hardly ever drank milk. I really didn't like it. But I loved this milk. The best part is the 2-3 inches of creme at the top-perfect for a peppermint latte:)<br />
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So now I am curious, if this milk is good for me too. One thing I noticed right off the bat is it helped my digestion. I did not read about this, I just experienced it. Instead of a water or apple juice based smoothie, I started making milk based smoothie and my stomach liked it so much better. To be clear, I wasn't getting indigestion. With that experience, I decided to do a little research. This is what I found. <br />
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"we took a closer look at the claims made by groups like the FDA and CDC that raw milk is “dangerous”. We found that, though the <em>relative</em> risk of becoming ill from drinking raw milk is about 9 times greater than it is from drinking pasteurized milk, the <em>absolute</em> risk of developing a serious illness (i.e. one that would require hospitalization) from drinking raw milk is <strong>exceedingly small: about 1 in 6 million</strong>."http://chriskresser.com/raw-milk-reality-benefits-of-raw-milk.<br />
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Well That is worth the risk for me. So why should I risk it? What are the benefits.<br />
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1. Others besided myself also think it is super yummy.<br />
2. It has a higher nutrional value. Milk that has been pasturized kills many nutrients.<br />
3. Statistically people are more tolerant of raw milk than pasturized milk<br />
4. There is substantial epidemiological evidence from studies in Europe that consumption of raw milk during childhood may protect against asthma, allergies and other immune-mediated diseases" <br />
5. Buying milk from a local farmer supports the community<br />
6. It is more sustainable. "Consuming milk that is produced by local farmers using sustainable methods has far less of an environmental impact than drinking milk produced in large confinement feeding operations thousands of miles away." <br />
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There is it in a nutshell. The important thing is to choose for yourself and listen to your body. Please do you own research. "http://chriskresser.com/raw-milk-reality-benefits-of-raw-milkAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17188094192909768208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4668697631421534798.post-50114553294091825022014-07-20T06:54:00.000-07:002014-07-20T06:54:02.040-07:00Foods that Heal-Re-Train your taste budsThere was a time in my life when I actually thought fast food was yummy. It was a treat to me to stop by and get some greasy fries and a juicy (really just fat) hamburger. It was kind of a craving. Well, it didn't happen overnight, but I no longer crave or even want that type of food. And if I do happen upon this sub standard food (not really food as it contains 0 energy), I feel ill. And this is not out of guilt. My body just knows the difference between real food and not real food.<br />
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How did I do this. A little by intention, but mostly by just eating well. The more I ate meals with real nutrition, the less I wanted that chicken Mc'nugget. Speaking of, don't you just love how the fast food restaurants are all offering the dollar menu. I think it is conspiracy to get people hooked and definitely appeals to the people with not alot of change in their pocket. Let's face it, it fills you up. But the problem is, that it doesn't ultimately satisfy. At least from my experience, when I eat well-food filled with energy, I am satisfied and have more energy.<br />
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I want to share a simple meal I made last night and boy was it yummy. I made some veggie patties. I didn''t follow a recipe, I just went with taste and consistency. Here's my recipe:<br />
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<li>1 can of organic black beans (I suggest using the can- I soaked black beans for two days and still couldn't get them to be soft)</li>
<li>Rice-about 1 cup dried to make two cups prepared</li>
<li>1/2 onion chopped</li>
<li>Seasoned with sea salt, pinch cayenne pepper, cumin to taste</li>
<li>Parsley chopped</li>
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Hope you like this recipe! Don't be anxious about changing, just take baby steps and you will naturally change because your body will feel and love the difference.<br />
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ZenjenAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17188094192909768208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4668697631421534798.post-36024738427397901402014-07-19T13:33:00.000-07:002014-07-19T13:33:06.747-07:00Choices: LOVE THEM<div class="MsoNormal">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17188094192909768208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4668697631421534798.post-74105639722778013682014-07-16T17:58:00.001-07:002014-07-16T18:01:15.106-07:00I love water<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaTHYx58NkJ-hnmr2udIMuHwf8Ck5iZfgMxci-ZeMUGkJDvZJeHJoa7qoC-QAEZ3ezc24qh3K7wBynFbzoK9zHyYX1vCsRnQuT65bSElxU8AA7k_S39QObJBOKHG-DNQImH3yihmUo81s/s1600/NCDAVI1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaTHYx58NkJ-hnmr2udIMuHwf8Ck5iZfgMxci-ZeMUGkJDvZJeHJoa7qoC-QAEZ3ezc24qh3K7wBynFbzoK9zHyYX1vCsRnQuT65bSElxU8AA7k_S39QObJBOKHG-DNQImH3yihmUo81s/s1600/NCDAVI1.jpg" height="150" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: small;">I was on a hike today and came across the best swimming hole I have ever found. It was like out of a picture. One large swimming hole with two additional levels of jacuzzi's with there own water falls. I am so thankful I live in an area where swimming is healthy, fun and I know that water is clean. Enjoying this made me think about the water we drink everyday. I have been making a special effort to only drink spring water directly from a natural spring.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Drinking water directly from a natural spring in your area in my opinion is the best water you can get. Everyone know how important water is to your health. For years we have been told that drink 8 glasses a day. But what kind of water is probably more important.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Providing that you know that the source of the spring is clean, I recommend drinking spring water over other types. Why? Because the sparkling clean taste is awesome of course! It also contains a level of minerals that is beneficial to health for most living things. Mineral-rich water will usually have a neutral or slightly alkaline pH.<br /><br />Drinking alkaline water will help to neutralize acidity in the body and can reduce the amount of free radical damage. It will also help to keep bones and teeth strong and dense. Distilled water and reverse osmosis is lacking in the amount of minerals spring water contains.<br /><br />I live in Asheville, NC where getting spring water can be challenging but not impossible. There are three places that I know about. On highway 9 going away from Black Mountain, about a 5 minute drive, you will see a white pipe off to the side of the road spewing out lots of spring water. Another place is about 1/4 mile hike along the river on the gravel road at balsalm knob. And lastly at mile marker 395 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, hike the gravel road heading south about 1/4 of a mile and you will find water on the left.<br /><br />If anyone else knows of good spots let me know. Hope you all find your specials swimming hole and natural spring this summer:)</span><br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17188094192909768208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4668697631421534798.post-34563034512825222702014-07-15T13:16:00.000-07:002014-07-15T13:17:30.646-07:00Promotion DayThere are numerous awesome healthcare professionals here in Asheville and I want to share with you just a couple that I go to and think are super awesome. What makes them awesome. Well, you leave feeling way better, they deliver more than you expect, and lastly their prices are less than what you would expect.<br />
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I love <span itemprop="name"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/RJ-Burle-Chiropractic/109891945762137" target="_blank">R.J. Burle Chiropractic.</a> He does more than crack bones. In fact, that is not his focus. He tunes into you and works to correct those problems through <span dir="auto">Kinesiology</span>, cranial sacrum and muscle manipulation along with some secondary medical devices. If a bone moves in the process, then so be it. In the end, you feel peaceful and well. R.J is located downtown Asheville, NC on grove street.</span><br />
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<span itemprop="name">In the same building is another one of my favorites. At <a href="http://peoplesacupunctureavl.com/" target="_blank">Peoples Acupuncture</a>, Sam and his associates offer community accupuncture with a personal style. Through some simple questions, Sam will also tune into what your body and mind needs. Although you are put into a room with some other patients, it is very calm and relaxing. The best part is you determine how long you need to stay for the magic to happen. And as an extra very valuable benefit, Sam offers amazing advice on your diet and supplementation to help you recieve optimal health. </span><br />
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<span itemprop="name">There are many wonderful places to practice yoga and the place I love is h<a href="http://ashevillecommunityyoga.com/">ttp://ashevillecommunityyoga.com/</a>in Woodfin. What makes this place special is the wide variety of Yoga teachers and styles and the surrounding are very beautiful and peaceful. There are numerous programs and places to get involved that support their passion: Community Yoga. I love it when they remind you, <em>"It is your yoga."</em></span><br />
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<span itemprop="name">Right across the street is <a href="http://emilhealingart.com/" target="_blank">Emil Healing Art.</a> All I can say that it is an <span style="color: #0b5394;">ART </span>and he is <span style="color: blue;">master</span>. Last December, I purchased a gift certificate for myself .....it's good to be good to yourself..for one hour. I went to him with a hidden problem. I had it for so long (3 years),I did not even think about it. Every morning I would wake up with a very stiff right hand due to overuse and injury. I did not tell Emil about this but he soon found it and worked on that whole area. My appointment was for an hour, but he kept working until he was satisfied. I am more than satisfied because from that point forward, I have had no problem in my right hand. I was so appreciative that I tipped him extra for his passion to heal. Like I said, delivering more than expected. </span><br />
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<span itemprop="name"></span><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17188094192909768208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4668697631421534798.post-28415462335428033782014-07-14T19:10:00.000-07:002014-07-14T19:12:03.007-07:00Black Berries.....SCORE<h4>
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</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">I have lived here for over 7 years and anyone who knows me knows that I am all about the free food from Mother Earth. I don't know how this has escaped me, but I have never found a super great blackberry patch with berries plump, juicy and just the right sweetness ....until today. And I have not told you the best part, there is no competition except for the bears of course. And of course, I will leave plenty for them. No, I am not going to tell you where I found them. THEY ARE MINE....and the bears:)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What do you know about blackberries besides they are yummy and full of antioxidants helping boost the immune system to protect against desease. Well they are also germ fighters. Black berries have a high dose of ellagic acid that has anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties. And blackberries benefit the brain. Being high in antioxidants, "they fight free radical damage in the brain; affect cell signaling between neurons and reduce cellular inflammation. This improves the functioning of neurons involved in both thinking and motor control." I hope this works for me!</span></h4>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Cr5SaHp0X7-AzhgEsgRoe4Ft1z5FCVjKsqHL_PYoh6LGcusNELjpkdv2LjjVaT3EyMsulUYHQY8GKiIqlvOgdDG2gjjxcuJ08hhz137KFWo3b1bHxWEuL0hGOQp_TfncOpoj2g-_jSE/s1600/bilberry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Cr5SaHp0X7-AzhgEsgRoe4Ft1z5FCVjKsqHL_PYoh6LGcusNELjpkdv2LjjVaT3EyMsulUYHQY8GKiIqlvOgdDG2gjjxcuJ08hhz137KFWo3b1bHxWEuL0hGOQp_TfncOpoj2g-_jSE/s1600/bilberry.jpg" /></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Besides the sweet juicy taste of
blueberries, they are extremely nutritious having numerous health benefits such
as</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">soluble dietary fiber, minerals, vitamins, and pigment
anti-oxidants that contribute immensely towards optimum health and wellness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some would call it a super food.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do, but only when in season.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">What are some of those health
benefits:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well for one, they are low in
calories so go on eat as many as you want.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>One of the most important attributes are blueberries have a <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>high level of antioxidants (more than red wine
and green tea combined) content in the form of anthocyanin’s giving its blue
color, quercetin, carotene-6 and zeaxathin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Um, it’s not so important the names, just know that they are all high
powered antioxidants that help protect your body against free radicals keeping
your body running at optimal levels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A
rule of thumb here, the darker or more vivid color, the more antioxidants<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Other vitamins and mineral of blueberries
are antioxidants A, C, and E; B complex, potassium, manganese, copper, iron and
zinc.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Here’s a tidbit about how blueberries can
boost brain Health:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">“Scientists at the USDA research center
have been studying the beneficial effects of blueberries on brain function in
animal models for over a decade. Through studies with rats, researchers have
found that object memory loss, which occurs normally with age, can be prevented
and even reversed by feeding blueberries to older rats. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">And in a study of nine human subjects, led
by Robert Krikorian and his team at the University of Cincinnati, researchers
found that older adults who were given blueberry juice scored higher on memory
tests than those receiving a placebo. This study supports continued research on
how blueberries may serve as a preventive method for cognitive decline.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Hmmm, could use lot more of that!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">I use blueberries in the form of a fruit
acid in my</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> in Ageless C Serum to help exfoliate dead skin cells as well
as add antioxidants .<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://www.shop.zenjenskin.com/Ageless-C-Serum-AgelessCSerum.htm" target="_blank">Check it out</a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<a name='more'></a><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17188094192909768208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4668697631421534798.post-66206304533621665542014-04-06T08:50:00.002-07:002014-04-06T08:50:18.846-07:00Go Wild-Eat Violets<span style="font-size: x-large;">Simple Lifestyle Changes for Optimal Health</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wild violets are not only pretty they're edible and they've
been used for their medicinal properties longer than the United States has been
a country.-they can be tossed in a salad, used to make violet tea, violet
syrup, violet jelly, and even violet vinegar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>(Recipes at bottom)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just eat
the leaves and the flowers when I see one in the wild (free of pesticides.) .<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I collect them a bit off the trail so they
will less likely be peed on by an animal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Washing them is always a good thing. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also I collect them to make violet oil I use
in my lip balms. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you get the chance to eat a violet and I hope you do,
notice that it is very slippery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, violets
are full of Vitamin C and Queritin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Quercitin is a bioflavonoid and boost the effectiveness of Vitamin
C.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also Quercitin has been indicated
useful in diminishing allergies-due to its decrease in mass cells responsible for Inflammatory response.(This is where more investigation is needed for more information)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So
knowing that violets are slippery and full of Vitamin C makes it an ideal
choice to soothe a sore throat or cough.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Its slippery qualities make it a gentle laxative.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">FREE FAT LIP BALM</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As mentioned, I make a violet with added Chickweed to make
lip balms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I chose these because Violets
and Chickweed are full of nutrition and are very emollient.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I made a fat lip balm to plump up and moisturize
your lips.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To all local Ashevillians, I
will be at the <a href="http://northashevilletailgatemarket.org/" target="_blank">North Asheville Tailgate Market</a> on April 19<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> and The
<a href="http://www.ashevilleherbfestival.com/" target="_blank">Herb Fest</a> May 2-4th.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mention this
blog, like me on <a href="http://facebook.com/zenjenskin" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and I would love to give you one at the events.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">Recipes</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 tsp dried violet leaf (Air dry them in a dark place till
crispy)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 1/2 cup boiling water</span></div>
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steep for 10 minutes before drinking.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><u>Violet Vinegar</u></strong>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nutritional
Tonic for Health</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">8 oz. bottle of seasoned rice wine or champagne vinegar</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1/4 C fresh violets (cleaned and air dried till slightly
limp)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Push the violets into the vinegar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cap the bottle and turn it upside down a
couple of times to immerse the herbs. Leave the bottle on the counter, turning
it over and back up again daily to promote dispersion and immerse the flowers.
After three or four days, strain out the flowers through a plastic strainer or
coffee filter. Re-cap and store in a cool, dry, dark place for up to one year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17188094192909768208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4668697631421534798.post-22157909009650564002014-03-30T16:30:00.001-07:002014-03-30T16:30:14.156-07:00Nuts about Brazil Nuts
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">Simple lifestyle changes for optimal health: One Brazil Nut a Day</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I take a brazil nut once a day if I remember -maybe more gingko
would help</span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Why because brazil nuts are loaded with <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">selenium</b>, crucial for proper
functioning of the body and excellent for the health of the skin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Selenium is a trace mineral and antioxidant, and is required
for the proper activity of a group of enzymes collectively called glutathione
peroxidase. These enzymes each help turn toxic hydrogen peroxide into harmless
water. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of the eight known glutathione
peroxidase enzymes, five of them require selenium.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, I am don’t completely understand that,
but if we did not get rid of the hydrogen peroxide produced from the many
reactions that takes place to keep us alive, we would die.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What I better understand is selenium is
involved in <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">recycling of vitamin C</i></b> from its spent form back to its active
one, allowing for greater antioxidant protection.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wow, that is what I am interested in!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The selenium content in foods depends on the concentration
of selenium in the soil where the crops were grown, but unfortunately nearly
all trace minerals are widely depleted in the soils that grow our food
including Selenium.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That's because
conventional agriculture extracts these minerals from the soils, year after
year, while replenishing none of them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Besides the brazil nut, other foods are <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Besides the Brazil nut which has the highest
amount of selenium,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>other good sources
of selenium: Sunflower Seeds, Fish (tuna, halibut, sardines, flounder, salmon),
Poultry (chicken, turkey), Eggs, Mushrooms (button, crimini, shiitake),Grains
(wheat germ, barley, brown rice, oats), and onions.</span></div>
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S<span style="font-family: Calibri;">elenium is very important for healthy skin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition to Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Beta-carotene,
Omega 3, Selenium, a strong antioxidant helps protect the skin from sun damage
and maintain firmness and elasticity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Other
plant sources of selenium are chickweed and horsetail.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well right now in the spring, you can go out
on most paths and find chickweed growing along the path.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Take a nibble, your body will love it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another plant is horsetail.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Besides being high in silica, horsetail is also
sooths and tightens tissue. If you ever get the chance to look at horsetail, look at the various joints-natures signature telling youthat it is good for your joints. Because of horsetail's excellent support for the skin, I include it in my botanical complex in my <a href="http://shop.zenjenskin.com/Vit-A-Night-Creme-vitamin-a.htm" target="_blank">Vitamin A Night Crème</a>-Nutrition
from Mother Earth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17188094192909768208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4668697631421534798.post-75246255444268307212014-03-16T09:50:00.001-07:002014-03-16T11:00:56.395-07:00Aloe Vera for Digestive and Immune support and brain function<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Simple Everyday Life Changes for <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> O</span>ptimal Health.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Since I started studying natural health 6 years ago, I have
always been interested in supporting my body with the full range of nutrition with
simple everyday foods that are readily available and meets the common pocket
book.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This series of blogs will contain
highlights of such foods leaving you to do more research if desired.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As some of you know, I own a naturally pure
skincare line called Zenjenskin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many of
the suggestions on what you can take internally works well topically as well
supporting my passion that beauty is from the inside out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our first topic is about Glyconutrients found
in Aloe Vera.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Glyco What?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well even
though you may not have heard of it, we ingest some glyconutrients every day as
they are essential to the needs of every cell in our bodies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unfortunately, most of us don’t get enough of
them leaving our bodies depleted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For
example, today, it would take 53 peaches to give you the nutritive value that a
single peach gave you in 1950.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Partly
because our soils are depleted and partly because our diet has changed from
eating lots of nutritionally based foods to fast food.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">What is a Glyconutrient?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Glyconutrients are polysaccharides found in mushrooms,
breast milk, some plant gums, sea brown algae, and aloe Vera.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Polysaccharides are involved in the everyday process
of cell to cell communication- the thing that happens so our cells will live
on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Um, this is where those of you
interested can do some research on your own</span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since we are not all mushroom, brown
algae, plant gum and breast milk consumers; we are going to focus on ALOE
VERA.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Aloe Vera has been known for centuries for its healing
powers of wounds, burns, the prevention of infection, and taken internally, it
is a great support for digestion (having prebiotic effects), immune support and
optimal brain function.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You only have to slather a bit of aloe Vera on
you to know that it is cooling and soothing and will quickly calm a burn.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hmmm, didn’t know about the brain
function.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can be sure I will be
taking more of that.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCF1S6mi8YiL_ZGhWbxKc0HVGlzwMykSSYR4OC5-6_jz6oMVgGpA8OW8pg8CuoCwIIEdImEAFskyNTVebJMbnhnLDkhTsUm5O8LOQeyxpynQIv8kyUFuLoi9yWu4N6-Mq1OOjl7AlTKnw/s1600/aloe+vera.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCF1S6mi8YiL_ZGhWbxKc0HVGlzwMykSSYR4OC5-6_jz6oMVgGpA8OW8pg8CuoCwIIEdImEAFskyNTVebJMbnhnLDkhTsUm5O8LOQeyxpynQIv8kyUFuLoi9yWu4N6-Mq1OOjl7AlTKnw/s1600/aloe+vera.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">There are over 150 nutritional ingredients in Aloe Vera
working all together in a synergistic way to create healing and health giving
benefits. The ten main areas of chemical constituents of Aloe Vera include:
amino acids, anthraquinones, enzymes, minerals, vitamins, lignins,
monosaccharide, polysaccharides, salicylic acid, saponins, and sterols.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another mouth full more those who like to do
research-anyone?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What is most
impressive to me is that it takes 22 amino acids to build protein, our bodies
produces all of them except 8 called essential amino acids.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Aloe Vera has those 8 essential Amino
Acids.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Kudos to you Aloe!!!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">How to apply this to everyday life?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This is what I do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>When I am filling up my water bottle with purified water, I put a
tablespoon of aloe Vera in it. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Simple-done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Told you it would be simple.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Please buy organic, it is reasonably priced.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Topically, Aloe Vera is nutritional, soothing and calming and for those reasons, it is the base of all my skin care products.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can check out my website at <a href="http://www.zenjenskin.com/" target="_blank">www.zenjenskin.com</a></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> or follow me on Facebook
at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/zenjenskin" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/zenjenskin</a></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">
for more information about the healing powers of plants and food.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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What about Clay?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s
just dirt right?</h2>
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Uh, Yep and No<span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">.</span></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Clay does come from the soil, but it is mineral
rich and is known widely for its amazing detoxing and purifying properties used
externally and yes internally.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Eating clay,
REALLY.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I admit, even with the
information I have, it still is hard for me to drink the muddy, murky looking concoction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This blog explores the minimal facts about clay…..please
explore further on your own before you tread down this path in hopes of ingesting
all the benefits of pure calcium benonite clay. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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There are many types of clay, but only one I know about that
you should ingest pure calcium benonite clay.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>First, let me tell you about the different types of clay that can be
used on the skin to exfoliate, detox, soak up excess sebum (oils on the skin),
clarify, tighten and bringing color to your skin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is one of the best instant treatments I
know of to look amazing.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">Kaolin and bentonite clays</span></b>: These natural Earth clays help
clarify the skin, absorb excess oil and reduce shine. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<b>Rhassoul Clay </b>contains high percentages of silica and
magnesium along with potassium and calcium, its high mineral content,
effectively draws out impurities, buffs and polishes and immediately tones the
skin without irritation. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><b>French Green Clay</b> has
excellent absorbing agents as it absorbs the extra oil from the skin, which is
good as this extra oil may lead to acne marks and blemishes."<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Green clay is the choice for sensitive or
acneic skin.</div>
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<b>Topical Uses</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Making
a clay mask is a treat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When ever I am
going out on for a special occasion or just want to feel and look better, I mix
clay with several different options depending on what I feel like.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some of the options are juice for additional
exfoliation, egg white or coffee juice for tightening, lavender or tea tree oil
for blemish control and calming the skin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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or other body parts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When you start to
see it drying (which usually means it gets lighter in color) but it still feels
a bit sticky, it's time to wash it off with warm water. I like to follow it up with a toner for extra added benefit. <span id="goog_2030891784"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_2030891785"></span> You will not believe how wonderful you will feel after only a few
minutes of treatment with Bentonite Clay as a face mask. Your skin
will look amazing with this simple treatment.</div>
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<b>Clay taken internally for health benefits.</b> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The choice of taking clay internally is Pure
Calcium Kaolin Clay.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pure Calcium
Bentonite clay contains more than 70 trace minerals. By mixing Pure Calcium
Bentonite clay with water either internally or externally the expanded
particles develop into a large surface which enables them to pick up many times
their own weight of various body toxins. This wide surface is made of a great
number of tiny platelets, each with a negative electrical attraction for
positively charged toxins. Bentonite clay's negative charge is responsible for
its amazing detoxifying properties: it is a magnet for many toxic elements
present in the human body (heavy metals, pesticides, and free radicals), which
are positively charged. This physical pulling power of Pure Calcium Bentonite
Clay also has an absorbent action (like sticky paper) as toxins are drawn into
the porous surface of the clay.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For more
information go to <a href="http://www.livingclay.com/">www.livingclay.com</a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Here is a bowel detox I am going to try.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Again, please seek do research on your own or
seek medical attention for your own safety.</div>
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<b>Bowel Detox</b></div>
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Mix 1 tsp. (4.93 ml) of bentonite clay, 1 tsp. (4.93 ml) of
powdered psyllium (not whole psyllium seeds or un-powdered husks), and 1/2 tsp.
(2.46 ml) of ginger powder with 1 cup (250 ml) of organic apple juice</div>
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Shake the mixture well until all of the lumps are dissolved.
Drink the shake immediately before the psyllium makes the mixture become gooey.
Do not consume any food within 2 hours before or after drinking the shake
because the food will be absorbed by the clay. Do not drink more than 5 shakes
a day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would also add to this a
daily lemon water drink.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also be sure to
drink plenty of water because bentonite clay can cause you to be constipated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also during a bowel cleanse, it is best to
eat as little as possible sticking to juices made up of anything you like.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I hope you enjoyed this little snippet on Clay and will get
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Jennifer Maves<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 135%;">I love to walk along the path </span><span style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 135%;">during the winter
months.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is so quiet and
peaceful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a time of rooting down
and resting like our plants relatives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
rest in gratitude over the last year and contemplate the promise of new
beginnings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of my favorite plants
in the winter is the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">White Pine</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love the smell mostly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It brings a calm serenity to my mind. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnxXIzEFXSFV0-3Is0okVOiHKfvJ_GCltaVKVG9qhZ8IhyphenhyphenQcOHPfoNAsNBfyyFnpYdRXFHE_Dln8hARU5DopY9LCgqaOF_ymXeWYwr9FrMAb8SvcN6QicfVp3IvwTiNcJlMrncgAc2FR0/s1600/white+pine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnxXIzEFXSFV0-3Is0okVOiHKfvJ_GCltaVKVG9qhZ8IhyphenhyphenQcOHPfoNAsNBfyyFnpYdRXFHE_Dln8hARU5DopY9LCgqaOF_ymXeWYwr9FrMAb8SvcN6QicfVp3IvwTiNcJlMrncgAc2FR0/s1600/white+pine.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 135%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Besides the
lovely aroma, the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">White Pine</b> is
wonderful for Cold remedies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has 10
times more Vitamin C than an Orange.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One
year when I was struggling with a lingering cold, I wanted to use a plant that
was available, so I turned to the white pine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I gathered the fallen fronds, packed them into a jar, covered them with
cold water, added 1 TB. fennel and let it sit for 6 hours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After removing the matter, I drank the
juice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My cold disappeared rather
quickly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you White Pine!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 135%;">Other plants I look for in the winter are Chickweed
and Burdock.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Chickweed</b> is a highly nutritious emerging first in early Spring,
disappears during the hot weather and reappears when the weather cools again.
It is a welcome surprise because most the of the wild edibles are dormant until
next Spring. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I suggest when you find a
patch, pick it, eat it raw, or blend in smoothies or make it into a pesto.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Root</b> is best harvested in the late fall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Burdock root is a wonderful blood cleanser which is great this time of
year after all the rich holiday treats. It can be taken orally or used
topically as a remedy for skin disorders.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I like adding it to soups, and
Chai Teas dried or fresh.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Times; font-size: 18pt;">Honeysuckle
flowers invoke dreams of love and passion</span></b><span style="color: #f79646;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Living in the Blue
Ridge Mountains, I have the privilege of enjoying many botanical
delights. We have numerous wild, invasive plants and when I hear that a plant
is invasive my interest peaks because it means it’s plentiful and if it’s
plentiful to me that’s nature’s way of saying, “I’m available for you and your
health. Come get me.”Let me introduce you to one of my favorite wild invasive
plants.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you have ever walked past honeysuckle
vines, which are plentiful in our area, a sweet, pungent aroma will fill your
senses. Perfume companies have long recognized the pleasant aroma
and have used it in potions for many years. The honeysuckle flower
has a reputation for being associated with love and the bonds of love due to
its sweet aroma and the fact that its flower looks like two lovers intertwined.
The scent of honeysuckle is said to cause dreams of love and passion. Oh
la la! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plucking off a flower or two and sucking the
honey at the base of the flower is an experience like no other. It is one of my
favorite childhood pastimes that has continued into adulthood. Wild honeysuckle
(Japanese Honeysuckle or Lonicera Japonica) contains sweet nectar that’s just
like… you guessed it…. honey. Honey bees like it too, but their bodies
are too large to get inside the horn shaped flower, so they poke holes in the
outside of the flower and take honeysuckle nectar without pollinating the
blooms. The task of pollinating is left to the long tongued moth.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The flowers of the Honeysuckle have
anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anti-bacterial, and astringent properties.
The nutrients in Honeysuckle are many, including Vitamin
C, Bioflavonoids, Antioxidants, Quercitin, and Salicylic Acid.</span><br />
<b><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 18pt;">Skin
Care Benefits</span></b><span style="color: #f79646;"></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Vitamin C: </span></b><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>protects and
supports collagen in the skin.</span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Bioflavonoids</span></b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">: powerful antioxidants which give protection from
free radical damage and boost the action of Vitamin C.</span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Antioxidants: </span></b><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>fight free
radicals and protect your skin from oxidative damage</span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Salicylic Acid:</span></b><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a gentle
exfoliator which reduces buildup of dead skin cells and products on skin</span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Anti-inflammatory: </span></b><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>calms
inflammatory conditions common in sensitive skin</span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Anti-bacterial:</span></b><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>helps fight
infection common in acneic skin conditions</span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Astringent: </span></b><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>tightens
the pores of the skin</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Coming Soon: Honeysuckle Toner for all skin types especially Sensitive Skin. Visit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://zenjenskin.com/">Zenjenskin.com</a> for more details. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The actions of Bioflavonoids, Vitamin C and
the antiviral properties of the honeysuckle flower make it a good choice for
cough and flu remedies. An infusion of the flowers can be used as a tea
for coughs and colds as well as upper respiratory tract infections. In
addition, the combination of Quercitin, and Vitamin C has anti-viral properties
and is helpful is reducing the histamine reaction common in allergies and
asthma.</span></h3>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">Honeysuckle Sore Throat Remedy</span></h2>
<u><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Ingredients:</span></u><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 cups honeysuckle fresh edible flowers
(and leaves)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 quart purified water</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 cup honey</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Directions:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1. Gather two cups of leaves and
flowers from wild Honeysuckle vines (make sure they haven't been sprayed). </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2. Bring 1 quart of water to a boil and
add the two cups of honeysuckle leaves. Gently simmer for 10 minutes and
strain.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">3. Add the "tea" back to the pot
and add 1 cup of honey, bring to a boil and boil for one minute and remove from
heat. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">4. Store in fridge up to a month or freeze
in small batches and take out as needed.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">5. Dosage: 1 oz every two hours for
children.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">More honeysuckle recipes can be found at:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Reveal the natural glow of your skin with the purifying properties
of cinnamon.</b></span></span><span style="color: orange;"><b> </b></span></h2>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwQW2gDjAw1KOvrzzOaPmbm-o29NJZ6QWQcKMhOSzQ3pgiz0lSWfMFsKpfnhcgOfOJEClOxTrJ9opLTSFFBySI_mfGnuL3LgfG7r7kjq4BubqwddmllWrLjNbJoQ19e2xsnQJfT8BVrOY/s1600/Cinnamon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwQW2gDjAw1KOvrzzOaPmbm-o29NJZ6QWQcKMhOSzQ3pgiz0lSWfMFsKpfnhcgOfOJEClOxTrJ9opLTSFFBySI_mfGnuL3LgfG7r7kjq4BubqwddmllWrLjNbJoQ19e2xsnQJfT8BVrOY/s200/Cinnamon.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Myriad Pro";">This sweet, savory spice which
is often associated with the warmth of the holidays, but I use cinnamon almost
every day. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I sprinkle it on yogurt,
oatmeal and add it my homemade Chai (recipe below)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Loving this spice,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was especially excited to find that you can
compound it into your skincare as a safe, natural skin lightening agent as well
as a super antioxidant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It balances skin
tone leaving you with a flawless complexion.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZaJ8dzXEnyHygwPso9OktywLpfTEZJLAJhBVZBRi4OjdiKiRYq8W3fAPodtX6YMM5a108L_gwMxZJSqcFWMvU0YbIHngpglwvvqJLt9JRU5C67XLTAFj24-fbWVeeVdLPgYcmaqRvWWI/s1600/ZJS_NEW_SO_LBL_82813.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZaJ8dzXEnyHygwPso9OktywLpfTEZJLAJhBVZBRi4OjdiKiRYq8W3fAPodtX6YMM5a108L_gwMxZJSqcFWMvU0YbIHngpglwvvqJLt9JRU5C67XLTAFj24-fbWVeeVdLPgYcmaqRvWWI/s200/ZJS_NEW_SO_LBL_82813.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Myriad Pro";">Many traditionally used skin lighteners such as,
hydroquinone and corticosteroids have effectively been used to reduce
hyperpigmentation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However these
synthetic products have been associated with negative effects, such as cell
toxicity, the reason why they are tightly regulated or banned. This has led to
the search for more natural and safe plant based skin solutions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i>Cinnamomum </i>was found to have
significant natural skin lightening properties due to its impact on melanin
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<span style="color: black;">Because of Cinnamon’s potent
antioxidant properties and its ability to </span><span style="color: black;">naturally lighten and even skin tone,
I have incorporated<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>it into ZenJen Skin
Perfecting Sweet Orange Lotion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So now I
get the benefits of cinnamon from the inside out. <a href="http://www.shop.zenjenskin.com/Lotions_c12.htm" target="_blank">Skin Perfecting Sweet Orange Lotion</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.5pt;">chopped finely)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.5pt;">1/2 Tablespoon Ginger (dried and sifted)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.5pt;">1 Tablespoon Cinnamon (chips)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.5pt;">1/2 teaspoon Cardamom pods</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.5pt;">1/4 cup Low fat milk</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13;">Welcome to my blog and join me along the natural path as I discover natural remedies from Mother Nature as it relates to the skin inside and out.</span> </span><o:p></o:p></h2>
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My name is Jen and I am the founder and creator of an
organic anti-aging skincare line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My
journey<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>began<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>about 6 years<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>ago when I was blessed to move to the mountains of North Carolina.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My home is in Asheville where I spend many
hours walking in the mountains with my best friend Ray (dog) discovering the
many plant and trees useful for food and medicine. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></h3>
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I chose Asheville because I love the mountains and wanted to
live in an area where natural healing is taught and the residents are very
knowledgeable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I arrived, I
enrolled in a 9 month herbal medicine course where I began learning all about
the healing powers of plants.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Soon
after, I enrolled in a class working towards a diploma in Holistic Health.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My classed ranged from Physiology and
Anatomy, Nutrition, to Essential Oils.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Three years later, I received my diploma.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></h3>
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During that time, I learned how to make tinctures, medical
teas, healing salves, nourishing oils and extracts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As my passion grew, I focused on how
nutrition and more specifically plants nourishes and supports the skin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Out of all these experiences grew my
anti-aging skin care line, Zenjenskin.<o:p></o:p></h3>
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: x-large;">Get your glow on with Carrots In - Carrots on!</span></h2>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Have you had your dose of carrots today?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Carrots in the body and on the body, improves
your health and your skin will noticeably be softer, smoother and firmer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i><span style="font-size: large;">French girl’s say that carrots are the least
expensive and most effective way to improving the condition of your skin.</span></i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t know about you the word “inexpensive”
got my attention!<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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Hardly there is in the world, more studied and usable plant
as the carrot. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Its outstanding qualities
as a food and cosmetic product have been known and used from ancient times
until today. Everyone knows that carrots are extremely healthy.. But the wide
reputation of carrots comes from their vitamin content: <span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">carotene,</span> vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, folic acid, inositol, <span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">vitamin C</span>, E, and K.<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><u>Benefits you can see<o:p></o:p></u></span></span></h2>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">Vitamin A</span> is essential
for tissue growth in the body. Carrots contain vitamin A in the form of
beta-carotene, is an excellent natural antioxidant. Antioxidants slow down the process of aging
by scavenging on free radicals. These free radicals cause many health problems
like eczema, dermatitis, wrinkles and even rashes. The best thing to know is that Vitamin A
increases the skin’s immunity against sun acting as a natural sun block. Thus,
vitamin A in carrot juice plays a major role in skin care helping protect and
condition the skin<o:p></o:p></h2>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Vitamin C</span></span> in carrots
helps in collagen production in the body. Collagen is an essential protein for
skin elasticity. Collagen helps to prevent wrinkles and locks the process of aging.
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">Other benefits :</span> Helps you see in low light conditions, good functioning of immune system, skin
growth, hair, teeth and gums, maintain healthy the cell membranes and outer
layers of the tissues and organs, improves breathing, cleanse the liver and
reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases ,balance the blood sugar levels,
reduce the risk of cancer and the formation of stomach ulcers, digestive
disorders.<o:p></o:p></h2>
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I am sure by now you are all motivated to ingest major doses
of carrots and slather it on your face.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Me too!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But too many carrots can
turn your skin orange(not permanent) ,although it might look like a nice tan
for some of you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So if you’re ready to start feeling and
looking healthy, here are a couple of simple carrot recipes to do the
magic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #b45f06;">Recipes</span></h2>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Carrot Juice: B2 organic carrots, ½ apple, a handful of parsley,
and enough purified water to achieve the consistency desired.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Drink in all that goodness<span style="font-family: Wingdings;">!</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For more recipes visit
http://www.carrotjuice.com.<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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Carrot Mask:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>finely
chopped or grated carrot and blend with one yolk, lather on your face, leave
for 20 minutes and remove with warm water, wash your face with cold water, then
moisturize with your favorite lotion or crème.<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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