Natural Remedy

I'm sick. I'm almost positive I will eventually have bronchitis. I cannot even get a cough without my lungs lovingly embracing bronchitis. I hate it. I was researching what I could do naturally to boost my immune system to avoid getting sicker. I found some great suggestions, ones I just might try. The Imagery technique below...IDK. It made me laugh, so I just thought I would share.  I don't think I will be trying this one!

Imagery

"In your mind, see yourself as a tiny person who can go on a trip down into your lungs. On this journey, you carry a bucket and a special backpack that holds all of the supplies you need to clean up your respiratory system. Take in a deep breath and begin your trip, writes Barbara Dossey, R.N., co-author of Rituals of Healing: Using Imagery for Health and Wellness. Move with the cool air through your nose, down the back of your throat and into the windpipe. Here, two large airways branch off to the left and right. Choose one of the airways and follow it down into your lungs.

Notice the condition of the walls of your breathing passages. If you see inflammation, redness or roughness, imagine painting those walls with a cool, relaxing blue-green solution. If you see any airways that are constricted, caress the surrounding muscles, so they’ll relax. If you find mucus or phlegm, mop it up with a sponge and squeeze it into the bucket you are carrying with you. As your journey ends and you retrace your steps through your respiratory system, feel your body clear any remaining phlegm from your throat with a gentle cough. Feel a sensation of warmth and relaxation in your chest.

Dossey says to practice this imagery twice a day for 15 to 20 minutes each time until the condition clears"

Love,
MON

My new obssession

I have been juicing quite steadily for the past couple of weeks. My new obsession is a concoction of the following veggies/fruits:

3 organic carrots

1 organic apple (mostly fuji or granny smith)

1/4 organic cucumber

3 stalks of organic celery

1/2 rind of organic lemon

organic wheat grass

The lemon rind is new, and it goes deliciously with the cucumber.  This recipe works really well, it has an amazingly fresh flavor. The wheat grass is new for me. I just purchased a small container of it, and it seems tricky to juice so I am working on it. I would also love to grow my own, because it can be quite costly.  I was amazed to discover just how wonderful wheatgrass is for you!!!!!!!!  I was also amazed at how energized I felt, it felt amazing....way better than a cup of coffee or shot of espresso! I am hooked!

much love,

MON

Brownies

Try this Recipe for brownies, they are amazing. While my version might not be the prettiest brownie on the block, I knew they where good when Joe ate four and has had one each night since I made them. I nibbled on one, gazing upon my dear husband with utter contempt, thinking of what would happen to me if I EVER ate four brownies at once.  If you are a fan of dark chocolate, you will be a fan of these brownies. Perfect with a glass of milk!!!  Enjoy :)

Love,

MON

Winter Farmer's Market

No produce, but I did find these lovely things.  Crimini Mushrooms & Goat's milk yogurt.

I also stopped by the farm for fresh milk & eggs. I snapped a photo of the little refrigerated shed where we pick up our beloved milk and eggs. I also got the chance to chat with the farmer, he was lovely!

Love,

Mon

Pizza Night

I found a pizza recipe that I absolutely love and thought I would share. It was quite easy to make, it just takes about 2 hours to let the dough rise, but it was well worth the wait. I managed to make my own sauce with whole canned tomatoes & spices; we used up left over vegetables in the fridge, and had a quite lovely dinner. Really! I was going to take a picture of it but we were all so HUNGRY that I didn't get a chance. One other thing I did was substitute 1/2 of the flour with wheat flour (an easy compromise between Joe and me)...and it was delicious. Try it! You don't have to pay so much for pizza, and it is a million times healthier!!!!!!!!!

Homemade Pizza Recipe

Ingredients

Pizza Dough: Makes enough dough for two 10-12 inch pizzas

1 1/2 cups warm water (105°F-115°F)

1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) of active dry yeast (check the expiration date on the package)

3 1/2 cups bread flour (can use all-purpose but bread flour will give you a crisper crust)

2 Tbsp olive oil

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon sugar

 

Photo & recipe from Simply Recipes

Acorns

I reached in my pocket, and found two small acorns. It kind of made my day. Apparently I need lotion too, on my poor, dry, wintery hands :)

Love,

Mon

Fabulousnesssssssssss