Turmeric Smoothie Recipe: a Tasty and Powerful Antioxidant By Karen Foster Guest writer for Wake Up World If you wanted to create the perfect smoothie with anti-cancerous properties, potent anti-inflammatories, as well as anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal constituents, look no further than adding turmeric. Although turmeric has a lightly bitter taste on its own, you won’t even notice it in this delicious healthy recipe. Health Benefits of Turmeric Who needs medication when nature gave us turmeric? Powdered turmeric has been used for centuries to treat a host of illnesses. Curcumin, the natural pigment that gives the spice turmeric its yellow color, has increasingly come under the scientific spotlight in recent years, with studies investigating its potential health benefits. Turmeric has a slightly bitter taste, but by blending it with sweet fruit, you won’t even notice it in your smoothie. Ingredients: Add all ingredients into a blender and process until smooth. This recipe is best consumed in the morning on an empty stomach.
76 Genius Ways to Use Coconut Oil in Your Everyday Life We’re going a little nuts for coconuts—or its oil, at least. But can you blame us? It turns out that this miracle oil is the solution to many of life’s little (or big!) What really takes the (coconut) cake is that it’s super affordable—a 14-ounce jar can cost as little as $7, making it the most wallet-friendly all-in-one product yet. 1. Treat dry, flaky cuticles by rubbing coconut oil into your nail beds. 2. Store-bought hair conditioning treatments can get pretty pricy and are often made with some sketchy toxic ingredients. Bonus: You can also use coconut oil on its own to prevent the ends of your hair from drying out. 3. Spread a tiny bit (apply sparingly—unless, of course, you dig greasy-looking hair) of coconut oil into trouble areas. 4. To brighten up lackluster skin, combine coconut oil with baking soda, which is a superstar exfoliant. 5. Another combo for a better complexion? 6. Thanks to extreme weather, our lips sometimes need a little extra TLC to keep them soft and smooth.
Quinoa Breakfast Bowl (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Recipe) By Trinity Bourne Contributing Writer for Wake Up World I am often asked about healthy breakfast options… Most of the time, I enjoy fresh fruit or a smoothie in the morning, although there are days when fruit just doesn’t cut it. When deciding on what to eat for breakfast I want to make sure that every morsel is healthful, nutritious and of course, delicious. This is where my Quinoa Breakfast Bowl works a real treat… It’s the perfect, cooked, gluten-free, dairy-free morning meal. Use fair trade organic quinoa and a good quality organic coconut milk for the best results. Serves: 1 person Cooking time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 50g (½ cup approx) quinoa 200ml (¾ cup approx) coconut milk 50ml (about a ¼ cup) water 5 pitted dates Sprinkle of cinnamon (optional) Fresh berries (optional) Preparation: 1. 2. 3. 4. From my heart to yours, Trinity More articles by Trinity Bourne: About the author: For more conscious recipe ideas, pick up Trinity’s book Trinity’s Conscious Kitchen. Are you on tsū yet?
Homemade Coconut Oil and Honey Hair Mask Damaged hair. We've all been there. Blow dryers, products, and weather take a toll on our locks, so we've turned to blogger Stephanie Sterjovski to share her coconut oil and honey hair mask, which is perfect for repairing and moisturizing damaged hair. All it calls for is one tablespoon of organic coconut oil, and one tablespoon of organic raw honey. Just add a bit more of these ingredients for extra damaged or long hair. Mix the ingredients together and as an extra step to help your hair follicles open up, heat the mixture up on a stovetop in a small sauce pan. The mask can be applied to dry or wet hair, although we've found that it's easier to apply to wet hair. What you’ll need: 1 tbsp.
The 9 Best Herbs for Lung Cleansing and Respiratory Support By Dr. Edward F. Group Guest Writer for Wake Up World Your respiratory system is constantly working. All day, every day, it is the vehicle for oxygen to enter your body. Fortunately, whether you’re experiencing the negative effects of inhaling toxins, or simply want to ensure your lungs are always at peak performance, nature has provided a number of herbs and botanicals that provide deep nutrition for the respiratory system. Herbs that support lung health typically do so by offering one or more of the following benefits: Acting an expectorant — which helps break up and expel chest congestion.Soothing irritated nasal passages and airways.Relaxing the muscles near the upper respiratory system to quell a cough.Calming the release of histamines.Fighting the harmful organisms that can produce upper respiratory problems.As a source of antioxidants, reducing oxidative damage and redness. Let’s take a look at the nine best herbs for respiratory health! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. - Dr. Dr. Dr.
Scientists Finally Explain The Link Between Stress And Heart Attacks It has long been suggested that stress can trigger heart attacks, but so far no one has been able to decipher the underlying mechanisms. In recent years there has been an increasing amount of evidence to suggest that, amongst other things, infection may also play a role. Now, in a recently published study, scientists believe they have found evidence to support this idea. In particular, they discovered that a stress hormone can cause films of bacteria shrouding arterial plaques to fragment, liberating the plaque which can lead to strokes or heart attacks. The results can be found in the journal mBio. Atherosclerosis is a disease that results from the build-up of plaque deposits inside the walls of arteries. Various lines of evidence led to the belief that bacteria may infect these plaques, growing in dense communities known as biofilms which are held together by various molecules secreted by the microbes. [Via Nature and mBio]
The Top 12 Best Foods And Antioxidants While You Are Sick With A Cold Or Flu When you have a sore throat or if you’re congested, you might not want to eat. You feel worn down and swallowing can be very painful. Here are 12 of the most amazing foods and antioxidants that will help alleviate symptoms and even shorten the duration of any cold or flu. 1) Chili PeppersScientists have reported that chili peppers are a heart-healthy food with potential to protect against the No. 1 cause of death in the developed world. Chili peppers are a natural remedy for a sore throat that can often precede a cold or flu. Yes, that feeling of having crushed glass floating around in your throat can often be remedied without conventional over-the-counter analgesics. 2) Honey “The unique property of honey lies in its ability to fight infection on multiple levels, making it more difficult for bacteria to develop resistance,” said study leader Susan M. 3) Turmeric Turmeric is fast becoming a popular remedy for just about everything that ails you. About The Author Source: Prevent Disease
The top 15 healing actions of herbs (NaturalNews) A great deal of pharmaceutical research has gone into analyzing the active ingredients in herbs to find out how and why they work. In some cases, the action is due to a specific chemical present in the herb or it may be due to a complex synergistic interaction among various constituents of the plant. Check out these categories of herbs, and how they are beneficial in treating the human body. 1. Adaptogenic: Adaptogenic herbs increase resistance and resilience to stress, enabling the body to adapt around a problem and avoid the adverse effects of stress, such as fatigue. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Incorporate a variety of herbs into your lifestyle, and look into adaptogenic herbs as a great start. Sources for this article include: Trivieri, Larry.
The Amazing Health Benefits Of Chia Seeds I am often hesitant about fad supplements, products that become popular overnight, or that claim to have great health benefits. However, the recent trend toward consuming chia seeds has not disappointed me! I decided to incorporate chia into my family’s dietary routine, as it assists in weight loss as well as reducing glucose levels which can benefit diabetics.1 My whole family has benefited from its addition to our meals, and my husband has found chia to be the solution to reducing his sugar cravings. Many people consume chia before a meal to reduce hunger, and I've found it to be a great breakfast drink. Although I'm not a long distance runner, indulging in chia loading is better than carbohydrates or energy drinks to enhance athletic performances for endurance events.2 Research has also demonstrated that the beneficial effects of omega-3, as found in chia, has helped those suffering with mood disorders. (1) Guevara-Cruz, M., Tovar, A. (2) Travis, G. (3) Ross, B.