Heal Your Body

Photo by: Elia Pellegrini @eliapelle

There are many natural ways to help your body heal with natural foods, herbs, spices, movement and meditation to name a few. A healthy lifestyle is created with small gradual shifts followed by minor course corrections over time. There are so many healthy practices that can be implemented while receiving conventional treatments prescribed by medical professionals. We have more power over our physical and mental health than we will ever realize. Always ask questions when it comes to treatments whether it’s natural, holistic or conventional. Tune into to your intuition to hear your body, ask your body what it needs from you and practice loving yourself they way you love your family, children and pets. You are worthless to them if you’re unwell so make your health a priority…it’s for you/for them!

Cheat sheet of anti-inflammatory foods and spices:

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY FRUITS AND VEGETABLES:

Broccoli, Spinach, Kale, Dandelion, Wheatgrass, Collard Greens, Celery, Peppers, Blueberries, Aronia Berries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Cherries, Oranges, Red Grapes

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY HERBS, SPICES, GRAINS & OILS: 

Turmeric, Garlic, Red Onions, Ginger, Ginseng, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Cloves, Sage, Thyme, Basil, Oregano, Marjoram, Spirulina, Moringa, Cacao, Chamomile, Green Tea, Horseradish, Rosemary, Barley, Amaranth, Oats, Olive Oil, Grapeseed Oil

Meditation:

Here is a meditation to heal the body…this is the full audio book, “Heal Your Body” by Louise Hay, the godmother of self-love and healing the body.

Drink to This...

Your wellness celebrated with spices and healing properties! Here is a recipe for a variation of a traditional golden milk drink. Salute!

Photo by: Joanna Lopez @ournorthwestroots

Photo by: Joanna Lopez @ournorthwestroots

Wellness Spice

1 serving

8 oz of oat, almond or soy milk

1/2 teaspoon Turmeric

1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

1/4 teaspoon Cardamom

Dash of Cinnamon on top

This recipe can be enjoyed hot or iced!

Wellness Tea

Photo by tina natalini

Photo by tina natalini

Daily Healing Spice Tea Recipe

This easy to make anti-inflammatory mixture was created to be a remedy for so many ailments. Each ingredient has vast benefits from cell repair to regulating blood sugar and cholesterol levels, Add a dash or three of each and adjust to your personal preference. Enjoy!

  1. Cinnamon (Ceylon)

  2. Garlic Powder

  3. Cayenne

  4. Ground Turmeric

  5. Ginger

  6. Cardamom Seed

  7. Cumin

  8. Italian Parsley

This mixture makes an aromatic and delicious soup broth. Add your favorite vegetables with some tapioca flour for thickening and nutritional yeast in place of cheese.


*This recipe is not a cure for any diagnosed disease and I am not a licensed medical professional. Please check with a physician before creating this recipe as some spices and herbs interfere with certain medications. Be safe, do your research, ask questions and use your intuition when making health decisions.