Swimmers Ear

              While splashing around in the pool, my sister-in-law got water trapped in both of her ears.  She became very uncomfortable and asked if I had anything that could relieve it.  I grabbed a bottle of apple cider vinegar and added a few drops to her ear, as she laid on her side.  I then massaged the outside of her ear.  After a few seconds she turned over and all of the water drained out!  Apparently, the vinegar dissolves any wax in the ear that may be trapping the water.  Next time you have water trapped in your ear try it out!

Natural homemade toothpaste - yummy kids recipe

I recently made this recipe for toothpaste with my 5-year-old and have had tremendous results!  My teeth feel so unbelievably clean and have been getting whiter and brighter by the day.  This mixture kills bacteria, whitens, strengthens, and is non-toxic.

Bentonite Clay Powder
This naturally occurring volcanic ash, has a slight coarseness that helps to scrub and polish your teeth. More importantly, it gives your teeth and enamel the minerals needed to harden and whiten. Bentonite clay is like a sponge that absorbs all harmful bacteria and infection, replacing it with the minerals that you need for a healthy, vibrant smile.


Light Grey Celtic Sea Salt
Celtic Sea Salt is a powerful antibacterial that prevents tooth decay, while it kills bacteria and sterilizes your mouth. Salt is a crucial ingredient as it also keeps your gums healthy, combating gingivitis and other gum diseases.


Organic Cinnamon Sticks
Cinnamon adds a fantastic flavor to our toothpaste! It is another potent antibacterial that freshens breath and keeps cavities at bay. It is even good for digestion and perfect for using right after meals.


Organic Whole Cloves
Cloves are antiseptic as well as antimicrobial, and are often used to treat toothaches. This pain relieving herb combats strong breath and the underlying infections that cause it.


1 oz. Organic Stevia Herb
Stevia is a natural sweetener that will not leave your teeth coated like glycerin and sugar do. Instead, stevia gives our toothpaste the desired sweet flavor without becoming a potential plaque farm.

Bentonite Clay Toothpaste Recipe
3 Cups Water
1 Tablespoon Stevia Herb
1 1/2 Cups Cinnamon Sticks
4 Tablespoons Whole Cloves
4 Tablespoons Baking Soda
1 Tablespoons Celtic Sea Salt
1 - 1 1/2 Cups Bentonite Clay Powder

1. Mix the first four ingredients in a medium saucepan, and boil 30 minutes. While that’s heating, mix 4 tablespoons baking soda and 1 tablespoon Celtic Sea Salt and set aside.
2. Next place 1 cup of Bentonite Clay into a glass bowl. Note: it is important to use a glass bowl and wooden spoon because when the Bentonite Clay gets wet, it sets up an electromagnetic reaction which will absorb the particles inside of a metal bowl, or the toxins out of a plastic one.
3. Remove saucepan from heat and strain off herbs, catching the liquid in a glass bowl. Slowly add the salt and baking soda mixture. Expect it to foam and bubble. This is the cinnamon and the baking soda reacting to each other. While it is still frothing, pour the liquid mixture into the bowl of Bentonite Clay, and whisk briskly. The foam will start to settle down and a smooth paste should start to form. Continue adding the remains of Bentonite Clay until the desired consistency is reached. Store in glass jars and avoid any contact with absorbable metals.

homemade hand sanitizer

Herbal Hand Sanitizer Recipe
1/2 Cup Orange Peel
1/2 Cup Eucalyptus Herb
1/4 Cup Lemon Peel
1 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
Pour all ingredients into a glass pint jar, filling 1/2 an inch from the top. Cap and store in a cool, dark place for 3 weeks. Strain off the herbs and pour liquid into a spritz bottle. Spray those germs away and go have some fun!

Proper food combining for optimal digestion

This is recommended for anyone experiencing digestion problems.  I do this when attending a celebration where eating is the main event to avoid the overstuffed feeling

Food Groupings

 Vegetables         leafy greens, onions, carrots
 Melons              watermelon, honeydew
 Protein               meat, beans,seeds, dairy, eggs, coconut
 Starches             root vegetables, grains, potato, squash, pumpkin
 Sweet fruits       prunes, figs, dates, raisins, bananas, dried fruits
 Sub acid fruits   apples, pears, peaches, grapes, plums, cherries
 Acid fruits         pineapple, citrus, tomato, berries, kiwi

 Avoid eating carbohydrates with acid fruits. (tomato and bread, strawberry jam and toast)

 Avoid eating concentrated proteins with concentrated carbohydrates. ( meat with potato or pasta)

 Do not consume two concentrated proteins at the same meal. (surf and turf)

 Do not consume fats with proteins (fried food) Use fat sparingly

 Do not eat acid fruit with protein (ham and pineapple, cottage cheese and pineapple)

 Do not combine sweet fruit with proteins, starches, or acid fruits (trail mix, strawberries and bananas)

 Eat only one concentrated protein at a meal

 Acid fruits may be used with sub acid fruits Sub acid fruits may be used with sweet fruits.

I'm excited to show this to a local mom's group tomorrow!

  This film discusses how birth has become over medicalized in the Untied States and how with all of our advancements we still have the second highest infant mortality rate of any industrialized nation.  Producer Ricki Lake and Director Abby Epstein bring up eye opening facts, that I think will spark an interesting discussion.  I believe that this film is a must see for all expected mothers to make truly informed decisions about their birthing experience.

Sweet Poison

THE FACTS ABOUT NUTRASWEET

  Nutrasweet is a sweet tasting chemical compound, that was accidentally discovered in 1965 when a scientist licked his finger while making an anti ulcer drug .When ingested Nutrasweet breaks down into Methanol, Aspartic acid, and Phenylalanine.

 Methanol - is extremely toxic, it is found in wood alcohol and paint remover. Methanol poisoning causes fatal kidney damage, blindness, multiple organ failure and death.

 One can of diet coke contains 16 milligrams of methanol and the EPA defines safe consumption at no more than 7.8 milligrams a day.  Methanol spontaneously breaks down into formaldehyde, a disinfectant, tissue fixative, embalming agent, and a known carcinogen.

Aspartic acid - is a neuroexcitatory amino acid. These amino acids overstimulate cells to the point of exciting them to death.  In laboratory studies Aspartic acid caused “silent lesions” or holes in the brain, changed DNA, and the third generation of test subjects were born morbidly obese and sexually dysfunctional.

 Phenylalanine - is an amino acid found naturally in eggs, milk, bananas, and meat. In nature amino acids are only found in combinations not isolated like they are food in processed foods and beverages.  Phenylalanine from processed foods are neurotoxins and over excites neurons in the brain to death. The 1976 Groliers encyclopedia stated that cancer cannot live without phenylalanine. Phenylalanine makes up 50% of Nutrasweet.

Natural Sweeteners

Opt for a safe alternative from toxic artificial sweeteners

Molasses

Stevia

Honey