What is a Spinal Flush? And How it Can Relieve Stress!!

A stress relief technique that has recently gained popularity, is called a Spinal Flush. A spinal flush is an energy healing technique that helps you release pent up energy. We’re all energetic beings. Being out among other people, in other energetic spaces, we can pick up on other energies and they start to build up. Extra, unwanted energy puts stress on your system of energetic meridians.

A spinal flush works best if someone else does it for you. But you can also perform the technique on yourself if you need to.

Check out the video below, which will demonstrate how to perform a spinal flush!

The Benefits of Ginseng!!

Ginseng can be used to improve the health of people recovering from illness. It increases a sense of well being and stamina, and improves both mental and physical performance. Ginseng can be used with symptoms relating to menopause, and can also be used for lowering blood glucose levels and controlling blood pressure.
Ginseng has been shown to reduce the levels of stress in both men and women. Those that take ginseng regularly are able to withstand higher amounts of physical and emotional stress..
Because of its adaptogenic effects, it is widely used to lower cholesterol, increase energy and endurance, reduce fatigue and the effects of stress, and prevent infections. Ginseng is one of the most effective anti-aging supplements, with the capability of alleviating some major effects of aging such as degeneration of the blood system, and increasing mental and physical capacity.

Below is a video explaining how to brew tea from Ginseng root, which is the most effective method from the most and best results. 

Chocolate Chip Chia Cupcakes!!

The new super seed, Chia is packed with more calcium than milk, more omega-3s than salmon and more fiber than prunes.

Ingredients 

Makes 12 servings

1/2 cup coconut flour

1/2 cup coconut palm sugar

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, chopped

2 eggs (free-range, organic), beaten (room temp)

1/2 cup coconut oil

1/4 cup water

2 tbsp chia seeds

1 tbsp vanilla extract

Directions 

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Coat a tiny bit of coconut oil in slots in muffin pan or place cupcake wrappers in pan.

Mix 1/4 cup water with one tablespoon of chia seeds. Let sit for 10 to 20 minutes, until it forms a "gel."

In the meantime, mix dry ingredients in a bowl (coconut palm sugar, coconut flour, chocolate chips and one tablespoon chia seeds).

In a separate bowl, mix wet ingredients (eggs, coconut oil and vanilla extract).

Combine all ingredients and mix.

Pour mixture into muffin pan until each is approx 3/4 full.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool.

Top with some extra chocolate chips.

A surprising new food source may be causing you stomach irritation!!

Your body can be treating genetically modified corn sources as a toxin, which triggers a number of gastrointestinal issues. If you suspect that you may have a corn sensitivity, this list of possible corn sources can help you eliminate it from your diet. 

Possible Sources of Corn
Alpha tocopherol 
Ascorbic acid
Baking powder
Calcium stearate
Caramel
Cellulose
Citric acid
Corn flour
Corn oil
Cornmeal
Cornstarch
Corn syrup
Dextrin
Dextrose (glucose)
Distilled white vinegar
Diglycerides
Ethylene
Ethyl acetate
Ethyl lactate
Fibersol-2 
Fructose
Fumaric acid
Gluten (corn gluten)
Golden syrup
High fructose corn syrup
Inositol
Invert sugar
Malt
Maltodextrin
Margarine
Monoglycerides
Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
Polenta
Polydextrose
Sorbitol
Starch
Sucrose
Treacle
Vanilla extract
Xanthan gum
Xylitol
Zein

Health Benefits of Wheat Grass!!

We have talked before about the harmful and fatal effects of EMF. It has been found that wheat grass in the form of a plant can help. Wheat grass neutralizes the radiation for the electronic devices in your home in office. Wheat grass can also lessens the effects of radiation. One enzyme found in wheat grass, SOD, lessens the effects of radiation and acts as an anti-inflammatory compound that may prevent cellular damage following heart attacks or exposure to irritants.


Also if you consume wheat grass for example in a wheat grass smoothie it can help reverse the negative effects of EMF. The following is the list of the health benefits associated with wheat grass consumption.

• Increases red blood-cell count and lowers blood pressure. It cleanses the blood, organs and gastrointestinal tract of debris. Wheatgrass also stimulates metabolism and the body’s enzyme systems by enriching the blood. It also aids in reducing blood pressure by dilating the blood pathways throughout the body.

• Stimulates the thyroid gland, correcting obesity, indigestion, and a host of other complaints.

• Restores alkalinity to the blood. The juice’s abundance of alkaline minerals helps reduce over-acidity in the blood. It can be used to relieve many internal pains, and has been used successfully to treat peptic ulcers, ulcerative colitis, constipation, diarrhea, and other complaints of the gastrointestinal tract.

• Is a powerful detoxifier, and liver and blood protector. The enzymes and amino acids found in wheatgrass can protect us from carcinogens like no other food or medicine. It strengthens our cells, detoxifies the liver and bloodstream, and chemically neutralizes environmental pollutants.

• Fights tumors and neutralizes toxins. Recent studies show that wheatgrass juice has a powerful ability to fight tumors without the usual toxicity of drugs that also inhibit cell-destroying agents. The many active compounds found in grass juice cleanse the blood and neutralize and digest toxins in our cells.

• Contains beneficial enzymes. Whether you have a cut finger you want to heal or you desire to lose five pounds…enzymes must do the actual work. The life and abilities of the enzymes found naturally in our bodies can be extended if we help them from the outside by adding exogenous enzymes, like the ones found in wheatgrass juice. Don’t cook it. We can only get the benefits of the many enzymes found in grass by eating it uncooked. Cooking destroys 100 percent of the enzymes in food.

Avocado and Salmon Salad Recipe!

This simple dish can be made a little more elegant with freshly poached salmon instead of the canned. But canned or fresh, salmon is delightful, refreshing and super healthy, especially in this salad!

Ingredients

Makes 4 1/2 cups

Juice of 1 lime

1 tsp honey

Pinch of cayenne pepper

1 (12-oz) can salmon, drained and broken into bite-size pieces

2 avocados, cut into chunks

1/2 red onion, sliced

Optional topping

3 tbsp raw sunflower seeds

Directions

In a small bowl mix together the lime juice, honey and cayenne until well combined. Set aside.

In a large bowl assemble the salmon, avocado and onion slices and gently toss with the lime-honey dressing. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes for all the flavors to come together.

If desired, sprinkle sunflower seeds over salad before serving.

Three Acids That Can Change Your Skin!!

If wrinkles, dry skin and acne are transforming you into someone you don't recognize, this secret to rejuvenating skin could help fix your biggest skin problems and help you look younger, fast. While it may sound harsh at first, the right acids can actually help eliminate rough skin, soothe blemishes, plump up skin cells and smooth away fine lines. Learn which three acids can help you turn back time and renew your skin with this anti-aging acid guide.

Lactic acid
Problem: Dry skin 
How it works: This acid helps skin look younger in two ways. First, lactic acid helps to slough away surface dry skin. Second, it acts a humectant, which means it pulls water into the skin and holds it there, making skin look fresh and young.

Salicylic acid
Problem: Acne
How it works: This acid reduces shedding of cells inside follicles and helps to loosen dry, scaly skin. This helps break down thick layers of dead skin cells that can block follicles and lead to acne. When salicylic acid is used alongside other topical medicines, it also allows them to penetrate more deeply.

Glycolic acid
Problem: Wrinkles
How it works: This wrinkle-fighting acid is an exfoliator that safely removes the outer layer of dead skin cells so that plump new cells can rise to the surface. Glycolic acid helps stimulate the growth of collagen, which is responsible for skin's elasticity and which breaks down with aging. Glycolic acid can help smooth out fine lines and diminish the appearance of wrinkles.

These ingredients can be found in many skincare products in your local pharmacy or beauty store – just check the labels and get on your way to younger-looking skin. Also be sure to check labels for any warnings or side effects, since some of these may temporarily make your skin more sensitive or likely to sunburn. If you experience irritation, stop using the new product and ask your doctor about a gentler alternative. 

Coconut Water Guide!!

Toss that sports drink aside. Coconut water has fewer calories, less sodium and more potassium than most sports drinks and is an excellent low-fat, low-sugar source of nourishment for exercisers and non-exercisers alike.

Getting the right balance of electrolytes could replenish your energy, help lower your blood pressure, and help rebuild lean muscle, which are only some of the reasons coconut water has become one of the latest health crazes.

Coconut water is tapped from the center of young, green coconuts and, unlike coconut milk, is not fatty and has a light, clean taste. See what all the fuss is about, but be careful to make the right choices, since not all coconut waters are created equal. Use these guidelines to make sure you get all the benefits without being tricked into buying an unhealthy alternative.  

• Check labels to make sure there are no added sugars
• Choose plain, unflavored coconut water
• Make sure it has no more than 50 calories per serving
• Limit yourself to two servings a day
• Drink it in the morning for some extra energy or to rehydrate you after a long night's sleep
• Drink it in the afternoon to get you out of a slump or after working out to replenish lost electrolytes