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Healthy Habits: Winter Health
During the winter months, our bodies generate extra energy in order to keep us warm and this is also a reason why we feel hungrier during this time of year. Some of the most nutritious foods to eat during these next months, and to combat challenges such as dry skin are root vegetables, nuts and…
Read MoreHealthy Habits: Fire Cider
What is Fire Cider? “Fire Cider” is a tincture/extract you can make at home or purchase that is valuable to have on-hand at the onset of cold symptoms. Because it’s made with apple cider vinegar, it can be stored for up to a year. It is very concentrated and only requires about a tablespoon dose…
Read MoreHealthy Habits: Digestive Bitters
Plant and herbal bitters have been used for centuries to help with digestion. They can be taken before meals to prepare the body for digestion by encouraging the production of digestive juices. How It Works When receptors on the tongue meet with bitter flavors, it kick-starts the digestive tract by encouraging the production of digestive…
Read MoreHealthy Habits – Sticky Buns
A Christmas morning favorite! And now for something completely different, a holiday favorite of mine is delicious sticky buns! After writing so many columns on the healthiest choices in foods, I would be remiss in not mentioning comfort foods like homemade sticky buns, especially for Christmas morning breakfast! I tried a new recipe this year…
Read MoreHealthy Habits; Sprouted Bread
If you read my column a couple of weeks ago (11-16-2023 Clarion edition) about sourdough bread with tips on how to do your own sourdough starter, then you might be interested in hearing a little about sprouted bread as well. https://www.hancockclarion.com/2023/11/15/healthy-habits-sourdough/ This is something you can also do at home when baking your own bread…
Read MoreHealthy Habits; Turkey Tail Mushrooms
These medicinal mushrooms may be more easily identified in the woods than others because of their appearance resembling a fanned out turkey’s tail with rings of color – shades of brown, yellow, orange, cream and gray on the caps. They can be cultivated anywhere but are native to temperate forests in the U.S., Canada and…
Read MoreHealthy Habits; Sourdough
Did you know that bread makers didn’t begin using baker’s yeast until about 150 years ago? Before that, most breads were made with a sourdough starter. You really only need 2 ingredients to make your own homemade starter: organic flour and filtered/non-chlorinated water. Baked goods such as breads, pizza crust, crackers and even cake can…
Read MoreHealthy Habits; immune system health
Immune System Health What can you include into your daily diet to make sure your immune system is in the best shape? There are many foods and herbs, such as echinacea, that will help keep your immune system strong. Organic, whole food supplements can be very expensive. Listed in the following paragraphs are some…
Read MoreHealthy Habits; Sorghum
Did you know that sorghum is one of many plants that contains amygdalin? It is a naturally occurring chemical compound that has been proven to kill abnormal cells and can prevent, and also help fight cancer. In addition, studies show that sorghum bran (especially black & sumac varieties) contains more antioxidants than blueberries or…
Read MoreHealthy Habits; pleurisy root, a natural lung decongestant
Pleurisy Root; also known by nicknames such as Canada root, Indian paintbrush and butterfly weed – the pleurisy plant is in the Asclepiadaceae genus, a name derived from the Greek “god” of medicine, Asklepios. Pleurisy root is one of the best herbs for lung health, and is a natural, ancient remedy for relieving the pain…
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