Understanding Nervines & Adaptogens. As we transition from winter into spring and new tender leaves begin to color the ground under our feet, it's a good time to restore our nervous systems for the busy year ahead. Herbal nervines and adaptogens are our allies for coping with the daily aggravations of life, especially work pressures, family responsibilities, financial worries, lack of sunshine, and regular use of caffeine. Whether your nervous tension results in minor aches and pains, occasional melancholy, or sleepless nights, there are many herbs that can help us find relaxation and calm both day and night.
Stress is the body’s heightened physiological response to stimuli, both good and bad. The adrenal glands secrete stress hormones including cortisol and adrenaline which create a cascade of effects including a rush of energy, increased heart rate, and rising blood pressure. These hormones act as an emergency response to a temporary situation, subsiding to normal functioning when the event has passed. Nervines Adaptogens. Meyer Lemons — The Salty. I owe a debt of gratitude to Moroccan cooking expert Kitty Morse. After all, she’s the one who taught me just how easy it is to make my own preserved lemons. How easy? So easy that you don’t even need a real recipe for it. I took a cooking class at Draeger’s years ago that Morse taught. They cost a tidy sum if you buy them already made in jars in fancy gourmet stores.
I always use Meyer lemons just because I love the floral, complex, and less puckery taste that they have. Whatever lemon variety you choose, I guarantee you will have a fascinating time making preserved lemons. Indeed, the first time I wrote about making preserved lemons years ago in the San Jose Mercury News, I admitted I couldn’t stop looking at my lemons as they transformed themselves.
So how do you make them? Make two cuts in each lemon so that the quarters created remain attached. Place the jar on a counter top, and then just watch and wait. To use, pick a lemon or part of one out of the jar with a clean fork. iHerb.com - Vitamins, Supplements & Natural Health Products. Discount Vitamins, Supplements, Health Foods and Sports Nutrition - Vitacost.
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