Beautiful SunShine

 Get outside and Enjoy the Beautiful Sunshine !!     Take in the warm energy and cool air- and let it engulf you- take that energy and let it heal what needs to be healed-  It may boost your mood and energy for the day !!

 

 

 

 

Make sure you tell someone you care about that you Love them-  Don't take your days for Granted.

Spring Cleaning-

Spring Time is Here- 

Lets take in the Sun rays and warmth of the Creator-

Here are some helpful Herbs to consider during this time of year.

Detox Herbs

Dandelion: This well-known detox herb helps cleanse the liver by stimulating the production of bile and its flow to the gallbladder, one avenue through which the body naturally removes toxins. Dandelion leaves are also a diuretic. Steep the roots to make dandelion tea, or add the leaves to salads. Learn more about gathering wild dandelions in “A Dandelion Celebration.”

Milk thistle:  Silymarin, the active ingredient in milk thistle, prevents liver damage and stimulates this organ’s ability to generate new cells. German physicians frequently prescribe milk thistle as a treatment for those suffering from liver damage. Because silymarin is poorly soluble in water and not absorbed well by the body, a concentrated supplement is recommended. Try a 200 mg capsule representing 140 mg of silymarin.

Turmeric :is another well-known beneficial herb for the liver. Turmeric increases the flow of bile, helping to remove toxins from the body. Take a 50 mg supplement daily, or incorporate it more into your cooking.

Green tea: A study reported in a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research found that the catechins found in green tea increased production of a group of important detoxification enzymes that have been shown to protect the body from toxins and cancer-causing chemicals. Try drinking a cup a day.

Garlic :contains sulfur compounds such as allicin that oxidize heavy metals, making them more water-soluble and easier to remove from the body. Garlic has numerous other benefits that can help strengthen your detox system, like strengthening the immune system and controlling free radicals. If eating garlic raw, be sure to cut, crush or bruise the clove to activate its healing properties.   

Cilantro: binds to heavy metals such as mercury, cadmium, lead and aluminum, making it easier to transport them out of the body. Try steaming a packed ¼ cup of cilantro once daily for three weeks.

Please check with your Primary Doctor regarding taking herbs- along with any other medicines that you may be on. 

Some Helpful ideas for Spring Cleaning too-

 

 

Vinegar is one of the Best Cleaning solutions out there that is not harmful to you and the environment- along with baking soda- works great with scumming sinks, tiles and over drain plugs.

 

Found this Great read today -  please check it out about using Lemons-

http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/uses-for-lemon-peels-including-lemon-vinegar-2.html

Next-  Spring cleaning our bodies. 

Eating fruits and veggies, nuts and healthy grains-

Here are some ideas for some Yummy water - to keep your thirst quench going.

My Favorite is cucumbers and mint in a Pitcher of water-  Yum yum. 

 

 

 

 

 

April is here- but feeling cold and windy outside.

warm up- with some good tea !!

Find a good book and warm up-

Happy Spring !!

Blessings to all- during this Beautiful Spring time that is here. 

 Make sure to take those moments in your life to just ENJOY what is going on around you. 

 

Found some beautiful quotes for spring time on the Web.

Simple Green Smoothies

I thought since Spring is coming- this is a great time to incorporate more clean eating.

There are a lot of green smoothie recipes out there- I am posting a few that make it look easy to do.

 

This is a great way to get some more fruits and veggies in on the run.  

 

 

 

 Here is a Great link to check out- for more info about green smoothies.

 http://simplegreensmoothies.com/

 

 

 

This one looks YUMMY !!  

 

 Here is one that is from Vitamix-

This one is from simplegreensmoothies.com-   I love how they break it down- what ingredients you need to make a yummy green smoothie.

 

 

 

 

 

I'm hoping I will be able to find one that my kids will like-  I will let you know

Irish Blessings-

Wishing Everyone a great day on the 17th !!  

 

Here are some more great Blessings coming your way!!

 

Present Moment-

What is it like to live in the Present Moment- is it a Choice?? 

 To be present enough -to be living in the Moments of life- can take a lot of effort.  

Ever since having kids I try to slow down when they are with me and really take in those moments with them.  The days and weeks are going by too fast for me- as they are getting older.  It makes me not want to miss any moments with them before they go off as adults.  

 

It is easier to be in the present moments during the good times- harder during those difficult- frustrating times of life.  But it is all important- for our growth and wisdom. 

Being in the present moment- I think is a daily choice.  Whatever is going on in your life- or whatever your responsibilities are- make that choice to be there.  

I make the choice to take care of my family- to love them and nourish them.  To teach them and guide them.  To be there for them in good times and difficult ones.  It will all circle back- again and again.