Happy Spring…..it has sprung….so enjoyed the sunshine yesterday and felt alive…came back from my cabin which was winter wonderland and quiet to spring…..

Spring time is cleanse time….liver needs some TLC

Drink room tempature filtered water with 1/2 fresh lemon juice in the am

Green smoothie:
bunch of kale, spinach, arugula, parsley, dandelion
lemon juice
kefier water or filtered water
blueberries
blend in a blender and enjoy

Awesome foods to support your liver:
cabbage
dandelion
arugula
watercress
parsley
lemon
bitter greens

All help the liver to function efficiently and also promote the flow and emulsification of bile

Happy spring cleaning!

More to follow with some great recipes too

In honor of March 1 and spring in the air – let’s go green!

Green smoothie of the day
green apple
blueberries
arugula
avocado
cucumber
dill
1/2 fresh lemon juice
pinch of sea salt the pink one
hemp protein
fish oil
multi vitamin – garden of life brand
water

a tad thick but yummy and refreshing and full of energy….here’s to spring – emerging
60% 40% fruits
add other veggies such as:
kale
collard greens
swiss chard
romain lettuce
spinach
cilantro
parsley
mixed greens
beet or carrot tops
berries
banana
dates
cinnamon
fresh ginger
cherry tomatoes
cabbage
be creative……put into blender add filtered water, blend and walla…..energy for your brain
enjoy 🙂
also coconut oil, hemp hearts, chia seeds

Daily dry-brushing before a shower helps to activate the lymphatic system and gently encourages cleansing.

Use a long-handled, natural bristle brush made for this purpose. Bernard Jensen
makes one that is available in natural food stores at a reasonable price.

Starting with your feet, brush vigorously, making rotary motions, and massage
every part of your body. Brush until your skin becomes rosy, warm, and glowing. Here are the benefits of regular dry brushing:

1. It will effectively remove the dead layers of skin and other impurities and keep pores open.
2. It stimulates and increases circulation in all the underyling organs and tissues.
3. It revitalizes and increases the eliminative capacity of your skin and helps to throw toxins out of the system.
4. It will rejuvenate the complexion and make it look younger.
5. It will make you feel better all over and improve your health generally

This is my ‘cough cocktail’ to help prevent colds and when you are feeling ‘under’

1/2 fresh organic lemon juice

1 tbsp fresh organic ginger

1 teas unpasterized honey

1/4 teas cayenne pepper

1/2 teas turmeric, ground or fresh grated

put into mug add boiling water and sip
evening time is the best

Lemon is a natural disinfectant, it is rich in vitamin C and citrus flavonoids that have a powerful antioxidant function, it is good for strengthening the immune system and preventing infection and disease.

Ginger is an antiseptic, antispasmodic, detoxifying, expectorant and vasodilator. It is a warming and comforting remedy for colds and chills. It stimulates peripheral circulation and helps the body rid itself of toxins. It is good for nausea, particularly morning sickness.

Honey is a natural antibiotic that works both internally and externally. It eases respiratory infections, calms the nerves, induces sleep and disinfects wounds and sores.

Cayenne Pepper is an antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-mucus, antioxidant, diaphoretic, stimulant and tonic. It is a powerful circulatory stimulant that increases the blood supply to all parts of the body, thus creating a feeling of heat.

Caution with Cayenne it can irritate mucous membranes, handle with care and avoid in cases of gastritis or stomach ulcer.

Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory, it contains curcumin a potent antioxidant which is very effective in fighting free radicals. It  also has anti-bacterial, anti-carcinogenic and cholesterol lowering properties.