Natural Healers

                                 
                                                   Herbs and Spices

       Heroic yet humble,they are our true natural healers.Herbs and spices are astounding in their medicinal benefits to mankind.Learn about the history of the spice trade,and you'll realise that anything worthwhile must have been worth fighting for.
       When you include fresh herbs and spices in your daily diet,you are allowing your body to heal itself naturally.Watch a video of Jamie Oliver making dinner,and you'll understand what I'm talking about.He's really lavish with his herbs and spices,because he knows what he's doing.
       It is said that if you leave them out,your bodily systems will gradually break down over time.But include them intelligently in your diet and your inner systems will be healed and toned and gradually nourished on a daily basis.Such is the medicinal power of herbs and spices.

Song fact:
Scarborough Fair was a huge event that took place from the 13th century in England every summer from mid August through to the end of September,and parsley,sage,rosemary and thyme were brought to the fair to be sold. The song itself was a folk tune sung by medieval bards,and people are still singing it to this day,thanks to the likes of Simon and Garfunkel:-)

Snow Wonder

                                                  

   

 

     

                                                   Winter Delights

     Snow! Transforming the landscape,bringing wonder to us all,making winter magical,making glad the heart of childhood!
      I freely admit to dashing outside at the first sign of snow,just to enjoy the wonder of it.And yes,I'll make a snowman,throw snowballs,and look up to the sky to feel the first gentle snowflakes on my face.And then,go back inside to warm up with a comforting cup of hot chocolate.

     How do you celebrate in the snow?

Juice Up Your Life

                                
                                        Here's To Your Good Health!

       I've been juicing for a few years now,and I have to say it's a lifesaver.
     I can't imagine my life without the wonderful healthy rituals of choosing the fresh fruit,veg,herbs and spices from nature's glorious bounty that will go into the juices and smoothies that make up our weekly menuplan.
     If we've overindulged at any time,we can rebalance our bodies to their naturally healthy state by following the basic health plan,and incorporating juices and smoothies to revitalise,and boost our energy.
    At the moment,my favourite is orange,spinach and basil.What's yours?
Cheers!

Smile Lifestyle : Menuplanning

                                       The basic health diet

       This month's theme for our Smile Lifestyle programme is menu planning for excellent health.
     Our children were raised to be healthy using this book as a guide,and I'm forever grateful to the contributors for giving me confidence to use complementary medicine when orthodox western medicine didn't always seem the right way to go.
     When I was unwell recently with a cold,I realised that within a few days, I'd actually strayed far from the basic health diet included in this book.And so I'm back on track,saving time and money,by menu planning my way to excellent health with the basic health diet as the foundation.
     Do you follow a basic healthy menu plan?

"Let food be your medicine"

Happy New Year

                                       
                                                       Shine On!

       As the light gradually returns,and the new year begins,we wish you all a very happy healthy prosperous and loving 2015.