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  Lemon Balm Lemon Balm Tea! We love lemon balm for it's calming qualities! It may support a nervous stomach and it's so soothing to sip before bed! It is very gentle, and the fragrance is intoxicating! LEMON BALM ICED TEA! 🍋 1 heat proof - 64oz. pitcher 4 heaping tablespoons of Lovely Lemon Balm 32 oz. boiling water 6 cups ice Raspberries and rosemary or mint to garnish! Heat 32 oz. of water to boiling. Put lemon balm in a tea filter or infuser basket. Add boiling water. Steep 10 minutes. Remove tea filter and fill remaining pitcher with ice!! Lemon Balm Tincture Take 2 handfuls of clean lemon balm, 2 cups boiling water cover & turn off heat, steep for 20 min or more strain add 2 cups raw sugar bring to a boil & skim if needed. Pour in sterilized jars. Add 1/8 ascorbic acid option. Use within months, keep in fridge. Add to your sparkling water, tea, or drinks. Lemon Balm Herbal Remedies & Recipes Now that we’ve covered some of...

 Please listen, Drink a cup of warm, not hot, not cold, lemon water everyday first thing in the Morning before eating or drinking. You will feel so much better, be so much healthier and have a better life. Trust me, I have done it, stopped for a while and got back on it and I am living proof it works. I feel so much better when I do this daily.  Lemon Water Daily Here’s How I Use Lemon Juice Every Day 1. Drink the juice of one lemon in one cup of warm water first thing in the morning (on an empty stomach). 2. Make sure to wait 30 minutes before eating breakfast, as this will ensure your body gets the most energy and nutrients from the food you eat. Use fresh lemons (preferably organic and locally grown) and mineral rich filtered water. 3. In terms of water temperature, Goldilocks’ approach is key —not too hot, not too cold, but just right. In this case just right is lukewarm. Boiling water will destroy some of the enzymatic properties of fresh lemon, while icy cold water will ...

Drink Your Tea Why drink green tea? There are so many good reason why, besides that fact that it tastes Good! Looking for ways to improve your overall health? Start drinking green tea. Green tea is a potent source of catechins – healthy antioxidants that can inhibit cancer cell activity and help boost immunity. Need more reasons to drink green tea? It can also: ~Lower cholesterol levels and risk of heart disease ~Help protect against bacterial infections ~Promote joint health and stronger bones ~Reduce inflammation ~Provide mild stimulation and mental focusing effects without the “jitters” that many people experience when drinking caffeinated coffee. ~Serve as a metabolism support and aid in maintaining or losing weight Green tea is available in a wide range of varieties There are many varieties of green tea. You can introduce yourself by substituting a cup of green tea for a cup of coffee and you will soon be enjoying the health benefits of this delicious beverage! Learn to appreciate...

This is Lacey She is our beautiful 6 year old Shih Tzu, we have raised from a baby and has been a wonderful bouncy joy to live with, everyday she has made our life better, she is such a good little girl.  Sadly we were told one of our dogs in our family has cancer and wasn't expected to live more than 2 weeks. Well although she is very frail now, she doesn't seem to be in severe pain and has outlived the 2 weeks now. I have made her a pain salve that I apply to her though just to help. It seems to help swelling and her appetite goes up and down. They gave us steroids to use and we tried them for a few days but decided to stop because they seem to cause problems. I have also made her dog biscuits that she likes. Trying to make her life more happy even if it has been shortened by rotten cancer cells. If anyone has any other things they have used please share. This is our little girl, we love her dearly, she is a shih tzu, 6 years old,. way to young for this to happen. ...

When you wake up each morning do you give thanks? Do you wake up grumpy asking why do you have to face this day? You know how you face your day is going to have a reaction to how your day will go! It's very true, when we wake up grumpy and we start our day off grumpy or with I don't care, I don't want to do this, Why me, do I have to deal with today, our day will reflect upon us and treat us right back with the attitude we give off. I am living proof this is true. There have been days I feel really terrible and if I can barely face the day, get started off on the wrong foot the whole day can go wrong, but if I get up and say "thank you for giving me another day" "I'm going to make the most of this day" Then my day will go 100% better and I advice you to remember this and try to follow this method of living, really enjoy and live life to the fullest you can.  That can mean different levels to each person and that's ok, do what you can do to make...

I use Tea Tree Oil for so many things even though it's not my favorite scent it is so good for so many things, Here is just a beginning list, I'm sure you will think of even More. Tea tree oil is a concentrated plant oil from the leaves of a tree native to Australian coastal areas. WARNINGS: Tea tree oil should not be swallowed.Avoid tea tree oil if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep tea tree oil out of the reach of children and pets. Abrasions & Minor Cuts: After cleaning the area well, apply a few drops of the oil directly. If a bandage is needed, allow a few drops of the oil to penetrate a cotton ball, then lay it face down on the wound with a bandage on top. Acne: Add a drop to your normal cleansing routine or dab a very small amount on acne breakouts. You can also add 20 – 40 drops of the oil to your regular face wash. Air Freshener: Keep a supply of cotton balls soaked in tea tree oil packed away in a plastic bag or tin. When confronted w...

If you suffer from arthritis, ease painful symptoms by eating plenty of foods and ingredients that naturally reduce inflammation. Green Tea Green tea has been the subject of much health buzz in recent years, and with good reason. Compared with regular black tea, green tea looks weak and insubstantial. But this mild-mannered drink contains a natural antioxidant called epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) not found in black tea. Studies suggest that EGCG works to stop the production of certain inflammatory chemicals in the body, including those involved in arthritis. Preliminary research suggests that EGCG and other catechins in tea may prevent cartilage from breaking down, possibly helping to preserve joints longer.   Omega-3 Fats If you suffer from arthritis, ease painful symptoms by eating plenty of foods and ingredients that naturally reduce inflammation. While other foods increase levels of inflammation in the body, omega-3s actually work t...

When My kids were little some were really allergic to Poison Ivy, especially one of my daughters, she got it if it was any where within miles of our home even. She was so miserable and I went crazy worrying about her, she would get it in her eyes and mouth even, that's just terrible. We ended up in the ER several times and those doctors were just a real pain, some worthless even. I found these treatments and now I tell everyone to try these right away. So I reposted this from DIYNatural.com, go check their website out!! Natural Poison Ivy Treatment Now before I start, let me say that everyone reacts to poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac in different ways. What works for one may not work for another. This list will give you a variety of options to choose from. (Also, we are not doctors, and this information should not be construed as medical advice. If you have an extreme case of poison ivy you should see a doctor.) Note: Keep in mind that the rash is NOT con...

White Willow Bark White willow bark contains compounds that are similar to aspirin. This herb contains salicin and this is what provides the potent anti-inflammatory benefits. This herb is often said to be just as effective as aspirin, but it does not irritate the lining of the stomach as much. A study was conducted in Germany that looked at how 240 milligrams of white willow bark each day helped with the inflammation associated with osteoarthritis. After two full weeks of administration, study participants reported a 14 percent reduction in their pain while those who got a placebo reported that their pain increased by two percent. The general recommendation is 120 milligrams to 240 milligrams each day. This herb is not meant for everyone and the following people should avoid this herb: Pregnant or nursing women Those taking garlic, ginkgo or vitamin E supplements Those taking blood thinners Children or teenagers Those with an aspirin sensitivity or allergy Those...