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Brew an herbal tea of your own creation. It can be iced or hot and it should consist of your favorite flavors. Here are some herbs that make for delicious teas and tinctures:
Chamomile (rest)
Rosemary (focus)
Orange Peel (skin, vitamin C, digestive aide)
Or a add a few dashes of; nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom, turmeric and black pepper to a cup of hot water and stir.
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LEMON VERBENA TEA
6 to 10 Lemon Verbena leaves
Add leaves to bottom of a tea cup, in an herbal tea sachet or tea ball infuser,
Add hot water and allow the leaves to steep for 5 minutes. If the leaves are in the tea cup then place a plate on top to steep.
OPTIONS: add manuka or raw honey and/or a dash of monkfruit to sweeten
Enjoy
BENEFITS OF LEMON VERBENA:
In addition to being aromatic and flavorful, lemon verbena also promotes digestion, is anti-inflammatory, improves insomnia and relieves joint paint.
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“TROJAN HORSE” WELLNESS DRINK
All organic vegetables:
1 organic beet
1 quarter carrot (about 1 inch)
1 slice of a raddish
1 quarter celery stalk (about 1 inch)
1 slice of a purple potato
BLEND UNTIL SMOOTH
Drink every day for 42 days to heal or weekly for balance
Why Wheatgrass?
Wheatgrass is a complete protein, increases energy, anti-inflammatory, improves digestion, has vitamins and minerals, helps with weight loss, treats arthritis and 1oz is equivalent to 2.5lbs of vegetables.
This weekend, plan a dream vacation anywhere in the world. Then create a more realistic vacation or staycation including versions to your dream vacation adventures. For example, if you dream of visiting a European city, but you live on the east coast of the US, you could plan a road trip or book a 1 hour flight to Montreal, Canada. Old Montreal looks and feels like a quaint European city and is a heck of a lot closer than Europe. Another example is if you enjoy camping, but not the preparation involved then create a retreat in your own backyard. Set up tents, build a bonfire and throw up some twinkle lights for a backyard glamping trip. Whatever your dream vacation looks like, enjoy the planning process and stay present for those special moments whether alone or with loved ones.
Lake Tahoe (Photo by: tina natalini)
Deeper than ponds, surrounded by land, trees and mountains, some are natural and others manmade. Lakes are sources for industry, agriculture, domestic water and recreation. On the recreation side, lakes provide peace and tranquility, especially for those who live far from an ocean. Being near a body of water can mend many stresses and even a broken heart. Nature keeps happening even when we wish the world could stay still until we heal. It forces us to grow with it each time water meets a shoreline and wind blows through trees. Nothing stays the same.
Today, try to visit a body of water to help release tension in the mind and body. Think of water washing over the whole body taking away any stress or sadness. Take as many deep breaths as it takes until there is a sense of calm and contentment.