Category: Health Tips

I have always wanted to add Apple Cider Vinegar to my diet but have struggled to turn it into a regular habit. My good intentions usually only lasted a few days but then it would be months before I would try again. Years later, what I realized was that I just didn’t like it.

My dad swore by ACV and regularly attributed his good blood pressure readings and calm stomach to his daily intake of ACV. He is in his 80’s now so it certainly doesn’t seem to have had any bad effects on his health. He would just add it to his water and drink it down in an impressive, no hesitation, manner.

Every time I tried to drink ACV, it was definitely not impressive. I basically went from the shot glass swallows followed by chugging water as quickly as I could. Or sometimes instead, I would add a tablespoon or two to a tall glass of water and sip it down in a slower type fashion. I had hopes it would grow on me like all the die hard users said it would but it just wasn’t happening for me.

And then one day, almost by accident, cause I wasn’t really looking for it, I heard a lady explain how she makes ACV on Youtube. This was a defining moment for me. Cause ever since, I can actually say I really enjoy drinking it now and because of this recipe, I have been enjoying it everyday for several months.

Here’s how I make it, simple and easy. The ingredients I use are all near the stove on a shelf so it only takes a minute or less to put it together. You can change it up any way you like to suite your taste.

My ACV Ingredients List:
Apple Cider Vinegar
Cinnamon Powder
Ginger Powder
Nutmeg Powder
Cayenne Powder
Black Pepper
Pink Sea Salt
Stevia Extract Powder

Since I have my spices all in shaker bottles, it makes putting it together a snap. Use a large glass cup big enough to hold a regular size water bottle. Start by adding 2 tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar, then shake the following into the cup. 3 shakes cinnamon, 2 shakes ginger, 2 shakes cayenne pepper, 1 shake nutmeg, 1 shake sea salt, 1 shake black pepper.

Once the spices are in, pour a full bottle of water in and give it a stir. I then dip the spoon into a small jar of stevia about half way. The stevia will stick to the spoon just enough to sweeten it up without being too much.. Tap a little off if needed. You can adjust this to your own taste and should get a good feel after you have done it for a few days. After that you will just know when its right. Give it a good stir and drink it with a straw.

Note: When I say shake, I mean that I hold the spice bottle opened over the glass and give it a downward shake with my hand just like when you add salt to your meal.

So there you have it…my afternoon version of Lemonade. I can now say I honestly love my ACV Recipe and hope you do too!

If you are anxious about the Coronavirus, you are not alone. Watching the regular news will give you the impression that there is little to worry about but what if the experts are wrong? If you are like me, searching for information doesn’t seem to satisfy my need to feel safe.

Because I have grown children who work in the public sector and their children are in public schools, I am concerned. Recent news reports are suggesting that some victims of the virus have not been to China. I secretly wonder if the coronavirus is in our food or water supply already. Sounds like a conspiracy theory right? Maybe…Maybe Not!

There are articles online that say the coronavirus was made in a NC University Lab and then shared, given or sold to a lab in Wuhan, China. Even Scarier, a Bioweapons Expert says it was created to be used as a biological weapon for war. Because we may not get the real truth on this any time soon, we need to take note of what happened in China and begin to take steps to protect our families now.

If a family member comes down with the cornavirus, you may or may not want to send them to the hospital. Depending on how things go, you may decide to shelter in place. It is important to get prepared and have supplies in case the stores shut down. You need to plan ahead and decide if a family member gets sick, how you will care for them. If the exposure time is up to 24 days possibly, it may be too late to quarantine them from the rest of the family.

Besides stocking up on food and water, you should begin taking supplements, probiotics and foods that will help build your immune system. Since the pneumonia is the biggest issue with this virus, try to get herbs or products that help with congestion and flu symptoms asap. If you wait too long, it may be too late if a pandemic hits.

It is a good time to start doing some deep breathing exercises everyday to bring fresh oxygen into the lungs and body. Continue this especially if you get sick. Make a conscious effort to breath deeply and slowly to expand the lungs and bring oxygen into the blood stream every day.

Don’t forget to order green tea in bulk like Moringa Powder and Matcha Tea. Both are super foods power packed with nutrients for the body. You can start by drinking tea at night. Adding a little Cayenne Pepper, Turmeric or similar herbs to the mix can help boost the immune system ahead of time.

I will be stocking up on sprouting seeds as a backup in case food becomes scarce. Sprouts are easy to store and if you have access to fresh water and sunlight, can be grown in a few days. Sprouts are a great survival food that can easily sustain your family long term if needed by providing much needed enzymes and nutrients to the body.

Buy Elderberries! They have Phyto-chemicals called cytokines that help stop the flu virus from entering healthy cells and can block key viral proteins creating a very efficient immune response. Researchers discovered that elderberry extract fought off the flu virus even when applied late into the infection. If taken early, it can cut the time you are sickness in half. A 2011 study revealed that elderberries can help fight influenza A, B, and certain gram-positive or negative bacteria that is responsible for upper respiratory infections.

Some things I am planning to research and consider buying in the next few days is a product that can be used to purify water, phlegm reducing herbs, and natural antibiotics options that could be used in place of medicine. I will be stocking up on elderberries, sprouting seeds, vitamin c and anti-viral cleaning supplies like hydrogen peroxide.

Resources:
China Using High Doses of Vitamin C for Coronavirus
Elderberries for Flu and Coronavirus
Bioweapons Expert – Dr Francis Boyle on Coronvirus
Elderberry Syrup Recipe

If Your Not Eating Sprouts, Your Missing Out. Sprouts are a Complete Protein Super Food, Just Like Meat without the Fat & Loaded with Enzymes, Vitamins, & Minerals…the Ultimate Health Food. Sprouting Seeds is Easy & Fun! If You’ve Never Tried it…Here is a Quick Description of How Simple it is.
See How to Grown Sprouts Here

Trying to ripen Avocados after bringing them home from the Store can be Tricky. Here is the Easy Way to get a Perfect Avocado Every Time. When you visit the Grocery Store, forget all the tips you previously heard about buying the Perfect Avocado. Instead, Simply Make sure they are Firm & Buy them Green.
Find Out How to Ripen Avocados Here

Essiac Tea is an Herbal Formula that Originally came from an Ojibwa Indian Medicine Man. It was Made Famous by a Canadian Nurse, Rene Caisse, who Used it on Cancer Patients who Were Beyond Hope & Sent Home to Die by their Doctors.

Even Today, There is Much Speculation as to Which Version is the Original Essiac Formula. It is said that Rene Caisse was Afraid to Give Out the Real Recipe to the Medical Profession Because they Would Not Assure Her that it Would be Used to Treat Cancer Patients who Needed it.

There is a lot of Information About Essiac Tea Online Including Stories of Miraculous Cures & Healing Stories for Anyone Who has the Time to Research it. Regardless, of Which Recipe, You Choose, Both Have Been attributed to Helping With Curing Cancer & Many Other Diseases.

Original 4 Herb Blend

Modified 8 Herb Blend

Did you know that Cayenne Pepper is a hemostatic meaning that it stops bleeding? Crazy Right? But believe it or not, it is absolutely true. Ask any kitchen chef or doctor and their is a good chance they already know this. Another amazing fact about Cayenne Pepper is not only that it can stop bleeding but after the initial sting, it can reduce pain too.
~ See Why You Must have Cayenne Pepper on Hand ~

True Story – We Used Bentonite Clay Powder for a Brown Recluse Bite! Our oldest son was bitten on the leg a few years ago. He came to us complaining that his leg was beginning to hurt so much that it was becoming too painful to walk. He knew that he had been bit by a spider but was unsure about what kind it was.

The bite area was an open hole with core size of at least a good 1/4″ and it was surrounded by a reddish blue circle. We did a couple hours of research online and decided that it must be a brown recluse spider bit. Read Our Bentonite Clay Story Here