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Gift Certificate Special!

11/26/2019

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Hello Friends!
For the next several days I am offering a special on Gift Certificates! The Gift of Health is a gift that gives impactful lifelong lasting results! What more could one ask for?!
Receive 20% off until December 7th when you enter code GIFTHEALTH 
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Healing Broth Recipes!

11/12/2019

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Bieler Broth
Maverick physician Henry Bieler recommended this broth for energy and for overall health. He felt that this combination of veggies was ideal for restoring acid-alkaline and sodium-potassium balance to organs and glands, especially the sodium loving adrenal glands. Bieler broth is highly recommended for those under stress or suffering from stress-related conditions, such as back pain and ligament problems.

Makes 2 quarts

  • 4 medium squash (zucchini, yellow or summer) washed, ends removed and sliced
  • 1 pound string beans, ends removed
  • 2 celery sticks, chopped (optional)
  • 2 bunches parsley, stems removed (optional)
  • fresh herbs such as thyme or tarragon, tied together with a string (optional) 1 quart filtered water
  • whey (optional)
  1. Place water, veggies and optional herbs in a pot.
  2. Bring to boil, skim, lower heat and simmer, covered, for about 1/2 hour.
  3. Remove herbs.
  4. Vegetables may be eaten whole with cooking water, or blended into a thick soup with a handheld blender.
  5. 1 Tbsn whey maybe be added to each cup of soup.

​Potassium Broth

This is a wonderful pick-me-up, drunk warm like tea: a great rejuvenator for those who have been sick or are recovering from childbirth.

Makes 2 quarts

  • 4 potatoes, organic, well scrubbed and peeled 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 4 celery sticks, chopped
  • 1 bunch parsley
  • 4 quarts filtered water whey (see recipe)
  1. Place potato peelings, carrots and celery in a pot with water.
  2. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer covered, for about 1/2 hour.
  3. Add parsley and simmer 5 minutes more.
  4. Allow to cool and strain into 2 quart glass container.
  5. Store in fridge and reheat small portions as needed. 
  6. Add 1 Tbsn of whey (optional) to each cup of warm broth- this will greatly facilitate the absorption of potassium and other minerals.
By Sally Fallon, “Nourishing Traditions”
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Make a CCF Tea Belly instead of a Beer Belly!

11/8/2019

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During the Holidays we can end up eating a great deal of heavy foods, over eating, poor food combing, eating late at night and drinking a lot of alcohol which will compromise digestion causing things like gas, bloating, constipation and/or diarrhea, fatigue and foggy mind to name a few symptoms. CCF tea can be a lifesaver! Instead of other tea, drinks and even plain water you can drink this all day long. 

When it comes to your digestive system, this tea is a game changer. A combination of three classic culinary spices—cumin, coriander, and fennel—this tea aids in the absorption of nutrients and stimulates the lymphatic system.
Let’s look at the ingredients to understand the power of this tea...
Benefits of Cumin, Coriander and Fennel
  • Stimulates agni (digestive fire)
  • Decreases gas
  • Helps with indigestion
  • Flushes out ama (toxic waste)
  • Relieves congestion
  • Contains antioxidants and iron
  • Soothes inflamed mucous membranes
  • Improves elimination
  • Improves digestion
  • Relieves gas
  • Increases digestion and absorption
  • Treats intestinal disorders
  • Aids indigestion
  • Calms muscle spasms
  • Reduces inflammation—even shown to help with rheumatoid arthritis
  • One of the best herbs for strengthening agni without aggravating pitta
  • Stops cramping
  • Increases mental alertness
  • Promotes breast milk flow
  • Helps with IBS
  • Relaxes the digestive tract
  • Alleviates gas and indigestion
  • Increases the burning of fat
  • Moves lymph.

How to make CCF Tea
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
½ teaspoon coriander seeds
½ teaspoon fennel seeds
4–5 cups water
Heat the water in a stainless steel pot over high heat. Add the seeds. Allow the tea to boil for 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the preferred strength. Strain out the seeds, place in an insulated thermos, and sip throughout the day.
If you get into the habit of making this tea daily, here are two CCF pro hacks:
  • Scoop half a teaspoon of each seed into each compartment of a seven-day pill organizer, so your seeds are premixed for the week.
  • Add half a cup of cumin, half a cup of coriander, and half a cup of fennel to a glass jar and shake well to mix. Each morning, simply add 1 ½ teaspoons of the blend to the hot water. 
  • Or purchase CCF TEA blend HERE and each morning, simply add 1 ½ teaspoons of the blend to the hot water, keep in thermos and sip all day long. 
This may seem like a no-brainer, but this tea should be consumed hot. Cold creates constriction, while heat opens up the blood vessels. The ultimate goal is to increase blood circulation in the digestive system, so that everything is working at full capacity.
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Breakfast Stew Recipe

11/5/2019

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Tips for Healthy Digestion
Eat breakfast before 7am. Preferably something cooked and warm like amaranth porridge or oatmeal. 
Avoid cold/frozen smoothies, cold yogurt, fruit or vegetable juice, cereal with cold milk, raw fruit, heavy things (meat, coconut products and refined sugars) and avoid skipping breakfast and only having coffee.
For those of you who are curious about Intermittent fasting you can try an Ayurveda style of fasting which is typically last meal of the day around 6pm and breakfast at 6:30am the following day. Skipping breakfast can increase anxiety throughout the day as well as put out Agni (digestive fire). If you don't have an appetite in the am check out my Link Tree recipe for breakfast stew. This is light, warm, delicious and will stoke your digestive fire helping with assimilation, vigor and balanced mind for the rest of the day.
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Peace and Love!
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Breakfast Stew (can be made in the Vitaclay or stovetop or crock pot)
by Hillary Branoff, RHN

Ingredients:
  • 2 peeled apples or pears 
  • 3 prunes
  • Handful of crushed walnuts
  • 1 date
  • Pinch of cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg (small pinch)
Guide:
  1. Peel, de-pit fruit/dried fruit
  2. Add all ingredients with ½ cup water
  3. Cover and cook on medium until fruit is very soft.
*If you have a crock pot this is a great recipe to throw in overnight and cook on low so that it’s ready when you wake up. 
*If you have a VITACLAY this can be put on the timer so that it’s ready when you wake up in the am. I use the stew setting for 1 hour. 
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