Dance Into Your Day

Our feet take us through life,so they deserve the best treatment.Here's a fabulous foot soak that will revitalise them and help you feel nourished.

You will need:
Seasalt or rocksalt: 2 handfuls
Grapefruit: fresh curls of peel
Essential oils of grapefruit and lavender: 5 drops of each
Pure coconut oil

Method:
Fill a basin with handhot water
Add the salt and grapefruit
Swish the oils into the water
Soak feet for 10 minutes
Dry with clean towels,and massage with coconut oil.


And here's one for the men....

You will need:
2 handfuls seasalt or rocksalt
1lime cut into quarters
5 crushed fresh cardamom seeds
Essential oils of black pepper lime and cardamom:3 drops of each
Pure coconut oil

Method:
Fill a basin with handhot water
Add the salt and lime (squeeze the juice into the water,too)and cardamom seeds
Swish the oils into the water
Soak feet for 10 minutes
Dry feet with clean towels
Massage with coconut oil

The salt cleanses,citrus refreshes,lavender relaxes,cardamom revitalises,black pepper stimulates,coconut nourishes.And nature nurtures.

Sprinkling 2 or 3 drops of grapefruit oil in the shower to enliven your senses,first thing in the morning,is one of the best ways to dance into your day.There's a good reason that grapefruit is named "citrus paradisi". Enjoy!

Like a Virgin...

     Why a virgin Pina Colada recipe? Because this place is a sanctuary of the soul,an oasis,and we're going to focus on the solutions,rather than the problem.
     There's a scenario that keeps coming up because of the society we live in.Whether you're a child,teen,or adult,the issue of alcohol appears and it's difficult to avoid.But actually the whole issue can be simplified.
     Alcohol is, in fact,toxic.There,I've said it.And people who are addicted to it keep on poisoning themselves and other people for whatever reasons they have,usually subconsciously.It also creates an acid condition in the body where disease thrives.Which is why our society has not been a particularly good model for excellent health.
        And it's why people sometimes feel hopeless and helpless to change,facing enormous peer pressure.And so I'm recommending (juicemaster)Jason Vale's book Kick the Drink Easily,for anyone who would like to moderate or quit their alcohol intake for health reasons.Having said that,I've been as guilty as anyone else for overindulging sometimes!Before I go any further,I'm going to get off my soap box and share a recipe.
     I believe it was in Cuba that a bartender invented the Pina Colada cocktail because he was so concerned about his customers drinking habits.He could see how their health was deteriorating due to the amount of rum they were drinking on a regular basis.
     He was obviously a compassionate soul,and being a local man (probably with a wife) who knew the value of natural produce,he came up with his own healing solution.He knew they weren't going to stop drinking the rum,but he also knew that fresh pineapple heals the liver and fresh coconut milk is one of the most nourishing drinks on earth.And thus he created the Pina Colada for its health benefits.Damage limitation.What a wonderful man.
     Now I'm all for free will and living a life of choice and freedom.But how free and clear do we really feel on a daily basis? If you know anyone who would benefit from discovering how to reclaim their joy and clarity through transforming bad habits into healthy choices,by all means contact me.I'm happy to help.Meanwhile,I'm sharing a summer

recipe for filling up your cup with delicious nutrition!

                                        Virgin Pina Colada

1 large cup of fresh pineapple chunks
1 cup coconut water
1cup coconut milk
1fresh lime
ice

Blend the pineapple chunks with coconut milk,and then add the coconut water.Pour into a jug with ice.Keeping 2 slices aside,add fresh lime juice and stir.
Pour into 2 glasses,garnish with the lime slices,and share with a friend!This drink is so refreshing and nourishing.
      If you would like a drink with more sustenance,blend a banana in with the other ingredients.Enjoy!

Thanks to Madonna,Sir Richard Branson,and First Nations in USA for inspiration and wisdom.And always,huge thanks to my family.
And yes,I know...that's not a picture of a virgin pina colada,it's an orange and basil vitamin water.And also,who can resist a cat photo or 2?Not me:-)

If music be the food of love,play on...

                                                
                                                      Musings

     Aviation and aircrew sanctuaries would be impossible without musicians.
And I believe sanctity of the human soul is not possible without music.It elevates us.Takes us higher.Helps our spirits soar.
     Aircrew and musicians complement each other, and are necessary for each other.How else could rock and roll have reached people across the world,back in the day,except by flying?And how else could musicians continue to do so?
I wonder which composers and what music the pioneering aviators listened to,that inspired them skywards?
     How divine can we be as human beings?
     To rise early,see and feel the sunrise,watch the flight of birds and listen to the magic of the dawn chorus...that's a sacred act.But it can be a solitary one.
     There is a saying..."If you can talk,then sing! If you can walk,then dance!"
     And I believe,if you can play music,sing and dance,then you're really flying!
     And connecting with people across our beautiful planet. 

For most people the sky's the limit...for those who love aviation the sky is home~Airline captain

If music be the food of love,play on~Shakespeare

Welcome to the Big Five!

       Okay,the honey and root ginger are not so obviously identified here,but the lemon,garlic and chillies are!These are my top 5 kitchen ingredients that are always at hand,and as fresh as possible.Why? Because this recipe is so effective at keeping us healthy and free of colds,flu and infections. It's a powerhouse of natural medicine that is easily available and affordable,anytime of year!
       It comes from South America,and I thank them for it many times over whenever we need a boost to our immune systems.

For 2 people you will need:
2 fresh lemons (whole)
3 cloves garlic (peeled)
5cms root ginger (peeled)
1 medium/mild chilli (deseeded)
1 tbsp runny honey (or to taste)

Juice the first 4 ingredients,pour into 2 cups and top up with boiling water.Then stir in the honey.
Sip slowly,wrap up warmly and go to bed.Repeat the following day if necessary.

       If you haven't got a juicer,it's very easy to make this drink with a knife,grater/garlic press and lemon squeezer.
And remember to wash your hands after touching chillies,as they can be hot on delicate skin.
       Cheers...here's to your good health!

Let food be your medicine,and medicine be your food~ Hippocrates

Disclaimer: This is not medical advice.Always see a qualified doctor or healer if  you are unwell.Do not use this recipe on young children.