CINNAMON & GINGER COUGH SYRUP IT'S PRETTY EASY…1. Steep 1 Tbsp of GINGER and 1 tsp of cinnamon in a half cup of water2. Mix 3 Tbsp of AVOCADO HONEY into the mixture3. Strain out ginger pieces (optional) and pour into a glass jar4. Keep refrigerated NATURE'S MEDICINEHoney has long been used as a natural remedy for colds and coughs. It is a great immune system booster and soothing to a sore throat. Immunity is not just something we should think about when we're sick though - strong immunity protects us from a wide variety of ailments and diseases. Immunity even plays an important role in helping our body resist seasonal allergies, which is why raw honey is consumed to combat the dreaded hay fever - not necessarily because...
OUR MINDS ARE BLOWN... HOW HONEY COMBATS CANCER... AP·OP·TO·SISApoptosis is cellular death which is necessary for an organism's growth. What happens when apoptosis does not occur? Cells proliferate unnaturally and unhealthily, forming a tumor. Cancer treatments are geared towards inducing apoptosis of cancerous cells. Recent studies have shown that honey causes apoptosis in various types of cancer... Wow. INfLAMMATIONChronic inflammation is linked to cancer growth. Phenolic compounds in honey express an anti-inflammatory response in the body. Inflammation is actually the root cause of many common ailments, including many of our daily aches and pains!IMMUNOMODULATORY ACTIVITYA strong immune system is crucial for disease prevention. While cancer cells regularly occur in the body and are handled by the immune system on a daily basis, a weakened immune system could result...
DEVILED EGGS:
New Mexico Style
🥚 OUR RECIPE 🥚
1. Boil 6 eggs.2. Mix yokes with 1/4 cup mayonnaise and mustard and (optional) 1 teaspoon white vinegar.3. Add 1/8 teaspoon salt, freshly ground black pepper and 1-2 teaspoons NEW MEXICO ALL-PURPOSE SEASONING.4. Scoop yoke mixture into egg white halves and garnish with olives and NEW MEXICO ALL-PURPOSE SEASONING.5. Serve on greens - we especially love to serve with spinach or collard greens!
New Mexico Chile makes EVERYTHING taste better!
CREATE A RELAXED MENTAL STATE: TRY THIS TONIGHT NOURISH YOUR NEED FOR SELF CARE AND WATCH YOUR RELATIONSHIPS AND WORK FLOURISH. Self care is one of the easiest things to de-prioritize. We are quick to push work, family obligations, and household duties to the top of our todo list and think nourishing ourselves can be reserved for our next day off... or the one after that... But you cannot pour from an empty cup. Taking time to feed your needs will trickle positively into every other aspect of your life. Feeling frustrated with loved ones? Fatigued by household tasks? Uninspired with work? Try this... TAKE A HOT BATHSoaking in warm water increases circulation, increasing the flow of oxygen to your brain...
QUARANTINE-ING WITH KIDS: IT'S NOT EASY Schools being cancelled and families spending most of their time at home is not easy! Right now, parents are really doing it all: they are the source of comfort, entertainment, education, structure, and health for their kids. It's a lot but, parents, you aren't alone. To get an idea of what quarantine-life is like with school-aged children, we reached out to our herbalist and master blender, Paola, and asked her a few questions. Here is what she told us… BEING A TEAM IS KEYFirst of all, kids don't easily understand the severity of COVID-19 and parents don't always agree on the severity, either. Mom might want the kids to wash their hands 20 times a day, while dad thinks...
