What Motivates You?

I got really motivated yesterday.  I got sooooo motivated to stay as healthy as I can for as long as I can.

I met a very sick elderly couple outside the shopping mall.  They were in sad shape.  She was pale and weak, and as we talked, I noticed large bruises on her hands.  She told me that she had not been well, but she avoids talking about her health problems.  Her husband joined us carrying his grocery bag full of blister packs of prescription pills.  He also looked very unhealthy, and we talked about his recent stint procedure for his heart.  I felt so sorry for them in the state of health and mind they were in.

Knowing their ethnic background, this couple probably eats a lot of fried foods, refined and lifeless grains and sugars, greasy meats and dairy products.  And you can be sure that their children also eat this way and are headed in the same direction, unless they have made some serious lifestyle changes.

Immediately I determined I did not ever want to land up like this.  I decided AGAIN to go home with a fresh vision.  I decided to exercise with thankfulness, look forward to eating live foods, juice vegetables, and follow the knowledge that I have.  Compromising is not on my list, as this could cost me too much.  Trying to regain lost ground may be impossible.

Visit someone at your local hospital, and see if you don’t come back motivated to look after your body, and stay as healthy as you possibly can.

Here are 3 healthy tips to start with:

1.  Stop eating out for 1 month. You compromise too much when the cheapest thing on the menu is a hamburger, and fresh healthy choices are non existent.  Eat a big green salad before supper every day.  Try breakfast with a hearty green smoothie, or easy whole grain porridge made overnight in the crockpot.  (Don’t worry about the ‘constipation’ part, because it just keeps us regular and healthy!)  Pack a bag of fresh cut vegetables for snacks.  Drink lots of water.

2.  Make your own salad dressings.  Use good oils like flax seed oil or olive oil with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.  Avoid all soybean oil.  Personally, healthy oil is a ‘must-have’ for my own health plan.

3.  Stop eating fried foods.  This involves chips, donuts, chicken, french fries, and anything else that is deep fried.  These highly heated oils are toxic and cause disease.  Actually, coconut oil is the best oil, and it can withstand higher heat without hurting you.

If you just start with these 3 health items, you will be farther ahead of the sickly couple I met yesterday, and a lot happier.

Insanely motivated to stay healthy!

Lyn

P.S.  Here is my personal health insurance and anti-aging program.  It is 30 vine-ripened, non-GMO, vegetables, fruits and berries in capsule form.  I take these every morning with thankfulness and knowledge that my body needs the rainbow of foods for fuel, every day.  Join me in turning back the clock and living as long and healthy as possible.  There are also gummies for kids.  Email Lyn at gethealthy@gmail.com to get started.

Celery Seed Tea

Apart from being a great tasting herb in potato salad and grandma’s relish, celery seeds are helpful for people suffering from kidney problems, and acts directly on the kidneys as a natural diuretic (eliminates water from the body) helping to eliminate toxic buildup in the joints.

Celery seeds are full of potassium and natural organic sodium, which help your body to cleanse wastes from areas such as the skin, bowels and kidneys. It helps the acid-alkaline balance in the body and is helpful for cleansing from excess uric acid. Do not drink this tea if you are pregnant.

Directions

1 tbsp celery seeds (ground or cut)

1 pint of boiling water

Steep and then let cool. Strain and drink. Best if made fresh.

Drink 3 cups a day for 3 days a week.

Celery Seed Healthful Properties:

• Celery seed has been used for Urinary Tract disorders because of anti-bacterial properties
• Diuretic – eliminates water from the body
• Helpful for gout and eliminating uric acid from the body
• Tea has been used for headaches
• Best use is to make very tasty chicken soup and add to turkey dressing.
  

Recipes such as Celery Seed Tea are intended for your personal enjoyment, and are not intended as medical advice, treatment, or cure of any disease.  I believe that real food in its natural state is helpful for everybody, and everyone is entitled to eat and enjoy food as they wish.

Enjoy your Celery Seed Tea.

 

Grandma’s Constipation Porridge Recipe

WHOLE GRAIN PORRIDGE – Great for maintaining regularity

1 Tbsp. large flake oats

1 Tbsp. whole rye

1 Tbsp. flax seed

1 Tbsp. wheat berries

1 Tbsp. millet

1 Tbsp. whole barley

1 Tbsp. raisins

(Other grains I add are kamut, spelt, quinoa, and amaranth)

This is the ancient recipe as I got it handed down from 93 year old grandma Violet.

9 Useful Cleansing Teas

I have made prune tea where I placed 2 prunes in a mug of hot water, and enjoyed every drop.  I have made apple tea, where I put a few slices of apple in a cup of hot water with a dash of cinnamon.  The soft apple slices left at the bottom sure taste nice.  Cardamom tea is made with 3 cardamon pods in a cup of hot water.  Fennel tea is made with a teaspoon of fennel seeds in a mug of hot water.  Here are more teas with their stories and ways to make them.

 TAHEEBO TEA,  ESSIAC TEA, GREEN TEA,  GINGER TEA, PEPPERMINT TEA, CELERY TEA,  DANDELION ROOT TEA,  MARIGOLD TEA, WATERMELON SEED TEA

Pau d’Arco or Taheebo Tea

Pau d’Arco is the name of the bark that comes from the Taheebo tree, which grows in Argentina and Brazil.  Most health food stores carry the loose prepackaged bark.  In folklore, taheebo tea has been believed to have anti-microbial properties that act as strengthening and cleansing agents.

Refreshing tea, slightly bitter, but add maple syrup or honey if necessary. Great for controlling candida, boosting the immune system, as a general body detoxifier and as a general body tonic. Drink hot, or cold with ice cubes and a lemon slice.

• 3 heaping tablespoons of dried bark
• 10 cups water

Boil for 5-15 minutes and let cool.
Pour the tea (with bark) into a large glass container and store in the fridge.
Drink a cup of this tea two to eight times a day.

Essiac Tea

Blood cleansing Tea – See the Full Recipe Here

Rene Caisse, a very caring nurse from the town of Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada was one of the very first freedom fighters in the field of alternative healing. It was in the 1920’s. She fought the medical establishment, believing that there should be no suppression of non-toxic alternative therapies when established medicine’s toxic procedures have failed.

She never divulged her secret formula to the researchers and medical establishment, but tirelessly worked with patients in her own home including those that were referred to her by doctors. One MD said to her “Miss Caisse, I will not say you have a cure for cancer. But you have more evidence of a beneficial treatment for cancer than anyone in the world.”

She faced opposition, threatened with arrest and imprisonment. She said “I never dreamed of the opposition and persecution that would be my lot in trying to help suffering humanity with no thought of personal gain.”

Renee Caisse died in September, 1978 at the age of 90 years old. Her recipe has been handed down and this is a generally accepted version of it.  Essiac Tea Recipe Here.

Green Tea

A great Chinese tradition, as well as a highly acclaimed cleansing tea, used for disease prevention, anti-aging and longevity.

Some of the health benefits of this all-round cleansing Green Tea are:  antioxidant called EGCG (EpiGalloCatechin Gallate) which is more effective than Vitamin C and E and has been found to aid in reducing cancers of the bladder, colon, pancreas, esophagus, rectum and stomach as well as chronic lymphocytic leukemia,  lowers bad (LDL) cholesterol and improves the good cholesterol (HDL), reduces high blood pressure, lowers blood sugar, helps protect the liver, aids in dental health, and boosts immune function.

Here is how to brew a perfect cup of green tea.  The goal is to get the best flavor at the same time as retaining the maximum health benefits of the Green Tea.

• Use 1-2 teaspoons of good quality green tea leaves
• Fill the kettle (or pot) with cold water and bring to a boil
• After turning off the kettle (or pot), allow it to stand for up to 3 minutes to lower the temperature a little
• Pour the heated water over the tea bag or tea leaves, and allow to steep for up to 3 minutes.  If using a tea bag, remove the bag.
• Allow the tea to cool for 3 more minutes.  Drink the tea.  You can drink 2-5 cups per day.

Tips on making cleansing Green Tea:

1. Do not over brew the leaves
2. You may make 2-3 more pots of tea from one batch of leaves.
3. Do not pour boiling water on the leaves directly as the tea will be bitter
4. For variety, add honey, sliced ginger, fresh lemon or mint.
5. Try iced tea with honey and ice cubes.
6. Best green tea is made with the dried leaf tea.  Avoid green tea bags if possible.

Ginger Tea (also a cold-cleansing tea)

Ginger tea has a spicy, invigorating taste, yet it is soothing and calming to the stomach.

Ginger has been used as a home remedy for flu and cold, to help with travel and motion sickness, indigestion, nausea, and also to ward off a sore throat. Ginger is also used in cleansing the kidneys.

Some other benefits of ginger is that it increases circulation, improves digestion, helps with the nervous system, and is a general immune booster. Teas that bring a host of health benefits like this are what we call cleansing teas.

The benefit of drinking Cleansing teas is that it helps to cleanse out the toxic residue from your system and aid the body in healing itself.

Ginger Tea Recipe

Ingredients:  Water – 4 cups
2 inch piece of fresh ginger root
Optional:  honey and lemon slice

Peel the ginger root and slice into thin slices.
Bring the water to a boil in a pot.  Add the ginger.
Cover and reduce to a simmer for 15-20 minutes.  Strain the tea.
Add honey and lemon to taste.
Note:  If you are making ginger tea as a home remedy during cold and flu season, sweeteners are not recommended.

Peppermint Tea

Peppermint has a fresh, lively taste. The dried leaves from your own herb garden make a wonderful tea.

Peppermint is naturally caffeine-free. Someone has called Peppermint  “The Ultimate Internal Body Workout”!!  The cleansing benefits are usually in the following areas:  improving digestion, soothing the stomach, helping diarrhea and intestinal colic, for a sore throat, heartburn, as well as antioxidant properties.  Here are some more areas that are reported to be helped:  toning of the internal organs such as the liver, intestines and nervous system, help with halitosis (bad breath, a sign of toxicity), dermatitis and itching associated with eczema, menstrual cramps, anti-viral (including herpes) and headaches.  No wonder drinking the tea is a great cleansing idea.

I personally drink peppermint tea as an after-dinner digestive aid, for stomach gas, as a breath freshener, and as a relaxer.

Peppermint Cleansing Tea

• Place ¼ cup mint leaves in a pot
• Pour boiling water over the leaves
• Steep for 10 minutes
• Strain out the leaves when you pour your peppermint tea.

Optional: add honey or maple syrup as a sweetener.

Celery Seed Tea (Kidney Cleansing Tea)

Celery Seeds are best known for being a great tasting herb in potato salad or grandma’s relish.  Celery Seeds have also been helpful for people suffering from kidney problems and acts directly on the kidneys as a natural diuretic (eliminates water from the body) and helps to eliminate toxic buildup in the joints.  Celery seeds have been used for Urinary Tract disorders because of its anti-bacterial properties, for headaches, and for gout.

Celery seeds are full of potassium and natural organic sodium, which help the body to cleanse wastes from areas such as the skin, bowels and kidneys.  It helps the acid-alkaline balance in the body and is helpful for cleansing from excess uric acid.  Do not drink this tea if you are pregnant.

Directions:
1 tbsp celery seeds (ground or cut)
1 pint of boiling water

Steep and then let cool.
Strain and drink.
Drink 3 cups a day for 3 days a week.
Best if made fresh.

Dandelion Root Tea: Get your Cleansing Dandelion Tea recipe here

Marigold Tea (Calendula Tea)

Calendulais used externally in salves and oils, for conditions like inflammation, burns & cuts, eczema and other skin conditions.  Calendula tea is used internally as a healthy tonic to aid in digestion, help with stomach ulcers, cleanse the body, reduce fevers and infections, and even help menstrual cramps. The flavonoids in the marigold petals are the active ingredients in this remedy.

This is a perfect tea for the Do-It-Yourself person.  Marigolds grow easily in the garden, and you can pick the petals fresh for tea, or use petals you have dried yourself.  Make sure your marigolds are not sprayed.

Method:

• Place 2 teaspoons of fresh petals, or 1 teaspoon of dried petals per cup of water.

• Place the petals in a cup and pour boiling water over.  Cover and let steep for 15 minutes.  Adjust the strength for your taste – add more petals if you like it stronger.

• Strain and press the petals to drain the tea.  Add honey to taste and enjoy.  Drink 1 or 2 cups each day.

Note:  You could be allergic to this tea if you are allergic to daisies or ragweed.

Watermelon Seed Tea

(Recipe by Cayce)
Who could have thought that watermelon seed tea would be a great cleansing tea for cleansing and purifying the kidneys and bladder?  Now is the time to collect all those seeds and get ready to make your cleansing tea.

Cayce, a health enthusiast, recommended Watermelon seed tea for kidney stones, to stimulate under-active kidneys, and to help with circulation.

Instructions:
1 Tablespoon Watermelon seeds, ground or chopped up.  (Buy large watermelons and harvest the seeds)
1 pint of boiling water

Directions:
Steep.  Let it cool.
Strain and drink.

• Make this tea fresh each time
• Drink once a day, 3 days per week.

TIPS on Living Parasite-Free

If you really want to remain parasite-free, here are the most important steps to follow. 

After reading this, go to the parasite cleanse page to get information on the best do-it-yourself parasite cleanses.

1. Keep pets outside.
During your healing process, find a good home for all your house pets.  Parasite reinfestation from house pets is very fast and makes the parasite program useless.  After they are gone, your house will need to have a thorough cleaning.  The reasons that pets must be placed elsewhere are:  litter boxes, which are a source of parasites, especially toxoplasmosis, they lick themselves (including their rear end) with their tongue, and then lick you.  You can also catch parasites by inhaling dust containing dried animal feces.  “Vacuuming a carpet blasts mites and tapeworm eggs into the air.” p. 408 “Cure for All Diseases.” by Dr. Hulda Clark.

Every home should implement the following guidelines:

• Do not let pets sleep in your bed.  Dr. Hulda Clark says “Never allow a pet into the bedroom or the household dust will have tapeworm eggs as well as mites.  Throw out rugs that have been pet-beds.”  (p. 408, “Cure for All Diseases“).  The parasites from the pet often lay their eggs in your sheets and blankets.  Clean your sheets and blankets regularly if your pet sleeps there.
• Put your pets on a herbal parasite program.
• Do not allow your pets to use your dishes, or even lick your face or arms.  Parasites can be found in the pet’s saliva, which enters your body.
• Do not allow your pet to lick your small children or their toys, as children put toys in their mouths.  After an animal licks you, wash your hands thoroughly.
• If you have a backyard sandbox, keep it covered, so neighborhood animals will not bury their feces there.  The sand provides a perfect environment that is ideal for the development and survival of hookworm larvae from cats.  Your children could easily become infected.
• Keep your yard cleaned up of all animal feces, and keep stray dogs and cats out.

2. Keep your hands out of your mouth.  Parasites can be passed to you by shaking hands.  Stop nail biting.  Nail biting is an extremely efficient transport mechanism for parasites.

3. Wash all your fruits and vegetables, and especially those transported from other parts of the world.  Use only a non-toxic healthy variety of food grade cleaner.

4. Do not eat raw meat.   Beef and pork can be loaded with tapeworms.  Do not eat raw fish as in sushi or raw tuna.  I have been both live and dead worms in raw salmon and snapper fish.  You will mot likely get worms by eating raw fish.  It is best to become a vegetarian.  Meats should be washed before cooking and thoroughly cooked.

5. Wash your hands often.   Especially when handling raw meat, chicken and fish in the kitchen, wash your hands before doing other things like preparing the salad.  Wash your hands after using the bathroom or even working in the garden.

6. Use a separate cutting board for vegetables and meats.  Be careful to thoroughly wash all utensils that have touched uncooked meat.

7. Change the dish washing cloth and the dishtowel often.  One of the biggest bacteria carriers in the home is the kitchen dish washing cloth and the second is the dishtowel.

8. Do not drink out of streams and rivers, lakes or creeks, without first filtering the water.

9. When one partner is on the parasite cleanse, the other one should be doing it also.  Parasites can be passed from kissing and intimate sexual contact.

10. Avoid refined sugars.  Parasites love sugar. Parasites also like fried and greasy foods.

11. Parasites thrive when you are constipated.  They have no way out, so they reproduce rapidly.  Go to “Ideas for Cleansing your Colon” if your bowels are not working regularly 1-3 times per day, in order to rid yourself or parasites.

12. Foods to Avoid:  Greasy foods, sugar, dairy and wheat, which are all acid-forming foods.  Foods to Eat:  Green leafy vegetables, all fresh fruits and vegetables, garlic, pumpkin seeds.

13.  Hulda Clark Zapper:  Get started on the 5-minute cycle, get your pets hooked up, and everyone in your house.

Yours for keeping parasite-free,

Lyn