Alternative Medication

I think we spend too much time and money throwing what's missing at the problem, rather than treating the body's inability to supply what's missing on its own. That is, let's help the body to what it should be doing better. Ok, diet and exercise, changes in lifestyle... I get it.. But it usually comes down to more than that. In other words, let's stop managing the problem and start eliminating it. Too much treating the symptoms and not enough focus on preventing or curing the disease. That being said, I would like to be more confident that there are effective alternatives to synthetic drugs, but maybe the problem is that we don't get as much bang for the buck with alternatives when compared to the relatively quick relief of traditional medications to treat only the symptoms. Surely the cost alone would be worth the effort. In order to do so, one must be ready to step off the well-trodden path of traditional medicine and into the realm of holistic/homeopathic. Again... let's figure out why our bodies need to work correctly and fix that. 

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Oatmeal Cookies no sugar added

When you have a sweet tooth and want to stay on track, here's a nice treat.
Sugar is NOT an added ingredient.

3 mashed bananas (ripe)
1/3 cup apple sauce
2 cups oats
1/4 cup almond milk
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon

Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes

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Books I have Read

• Fat Chance: Beating the Odds Against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity, and Disease by Robert H. Lustig, MD
• Guide to Understanding and Relieving Your Food Allergies by William E. Walsh, MD
• Dr. Colbert's "I Can Do This" Diet by Don Colbert, MD
• The Canary and Chronic Fatigue by Majid Ali, MD
• The Blaylock Wellness Report Archive Edited by Russell L. Blaylock, M
• Radical Well-Being A biblical guide to overcoming pain, illness, and addictions by Rita Hancock, MD
• The Blood Sugar Solution by Mark Hyman, MD
• Overcoming Arthritis by David Brownstein, MD
• Drugs that Don't Work and Natural Therapies That Do! by David Brownstein, MD
• The Guide to Healthy Eating by David Brownstein, MD

All these books have helped in getting me healthier and happier!  I understand my body and mind so much better then ever in my life time. Well worth the money I paid for these books. I will continue to list any books that has helped in anyway to my weight loss and my health.

Namaste Foods a Gluten Free Products for People with Food Allergies

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143 Reasons Why Sugar Is Ruining Your Health

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Be Strong

To Change Your Body, You Must Change Your Mind

Think before you EAT

Think before you EAT

E~ Evaluate

What you are about to eat…. Is it pure, from God or is it processed? Is it going to benefit your body? Will it nourish your body? Make every calorie count!

A~ Attitude

What is your attitude at this moment? Are you bored, tired, stressed? Are you really hungry or eating because of your attitude?

T~ Time

Is it time to eat? How long has it been since your last mini-meal? If 2-3 hours then go ahead and eat otherwise wait. Do not go longer than 4-5 hours without eating. Doing so will slow down your metabolism and your body will want to store your next meal as fat.

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What 200 calories look like in difference foods

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Crabmeat Quesadilla

7/21/2013

Courtesy of Rudi's Gluten-Free Bakery Ingredients: 3/4 cup cooked and chopped crabmeat (If using canned crabmeat, double check the label to ensure it is gluten-free) 1/2 cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded & divided 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 1 avocado 1 lime 1 green onion, thinly sliced 1 cup of chopped cilantro 1 Serrano pepper 1 jalapeño pepper 1 red bell pepper 1/2 Tbsp. garlic, minced Rudi’s Gluten-Free Spinach Tortilla 4 Tbsp. butter or olive oil or both! Sriracha Wasabi Sour Cream 1/2 tsp. wasabi 1 Tbsp. gluten-free Sriracha 1 cup sour cream Directions Chop and sauté red pepper, Serrano pepper and jalapeño pepper together on med-high heat with olive oil or butter.  Add minced garlic towards the end of the sauté and reduce to med/med-low heat. Combine crabmeat, Monterey Jack cheese, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions and garlic in medium bowl; squeeze 1/2 of lime over ingredients and mix well. Spread about 1/2 cup mixture and sliced avocado onto 2 tortillas; sprinkle evenly with remaining Monterey Jack cheese. Top with remaining tortillas. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter on cast iron griddle over medium-high heat. Add one quesadilla; cook for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat. Cut each into six wedges. Serve with Sriracha Wasabi sour cream for dipping.

Zucchini Fritters

Zucchini Fritters

From Diane Eblin of The W.H.O.L.E. Gang

Ingredients:

• 2 zucchinis
• 1/3 large onion chopped
• 1 tsp. Majestic Garlic or 1 clove garlic
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup garbanzo bean flour or your favorite gluten-free flour
• 1/8 cup tapioca flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• Sea salt to taste
• Coconut oil or pancetta oil

Directions:

1. Cut the ends of the zucchini off and discard.  Then, cut the zucchini into 4 pieces.
2. Toss the zucchini, onion and garlic into the food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
3. In a separate bowl beat the egg.
4. Mix in the contents of the food processor into the bowl and add the flour and seasonings.
5. Using a tablespoon, spoon this batter into a heated pan with either the pancetta oil or coconut oil and cook over medium high heat until browned. Turn it over gently and finish cooking.
6. Remove from pan, sprinkle with a little salt if you like and serve. You can also top them with the crisp pancetta if you like.

Celiac-Disease (gluten intolerance)

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Katie wants to try this for her back to school party

Looking for a quick idea for dinner? The kids will LOVE IT and love helping to make it! Would be good for a school party too! Or just a party!

PIZZA BALLS

Ingredients:

3 cans Pillsbury Buttermilk Biscuits (10 ct)
60 pepperoni slices (2 per biscuit)
Block of cheese (Colby/Monterey Jack or Chedder)
1 beaten egg
Parmesan Cheese
Italian Seasoning
Garlic Powder
1 jar pizza sauce

Directions:

Slice cheese into approx. 28 squares. Flatten each biscuit and stack pepperoni and cheese on top (Like in the picture) Gather edges of biscuit and secure on top of the roll. Line rolls in greased 9x13 pan Brush with beaten egg. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Bake at 425 degrees F. for 18 to 20 mins. Serve with warm pizza sauce for dipping. ENJOY!!

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Chicken Tortilla Soup My Favorite

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on Jul 15, 2013,

“this is one of my easiest recipes. and loved by all. even my grandchildren love this.”

Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Recipe created by Debrashaw57

(Jul 15, 2013)

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings (Increase/Decrease).
Preparation time is 30 min

• 1 large · chicken
• 1 cup · diced onions
• 6 cup · water
• 2 clove · garlic, diced
• 2 teaspoon · Chipotle powder
• 2 tablespoon · Chicken bullion
• 2 · Avocados
• 1 bag · of tortillas chips
• ½ bunch · cilantro
• 3 cup · grated Monterey Jack Cheese
• 2 · limes
• 1 · sour cream
• 1 · salt and pepper to taste

Directions

• 1 Place all ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil. Lower temperature and continue to boil until the chicken meat falls off the bone. Remove all bones and keep the soup warm.
• 2 crumble a handful of chips in each bowl and ladle in your soup. add all other ingredients to each bowl per your taste.

Latin-Style lettuce Wraps

LATIN-STYLE LETTUCE WRAPS!!

Ingredients:
Cooking spray
½ lb.
very lean ground beef (approx. 4-7% fat)
1 Tbsp.
ground cumin
1 cup
fresh tomato or tomatillo salsa
1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded and diced
8 large iceberg lettuce leaves
Hot sauce , optional

Instructions:
Coat large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat.
Crumble ground beef into pan, season with ground cumin.
Cook meat until browned
Serve meat with salsa and diced avocado, for wrapping in lettuce leaves.
Season to taste with hot sauce if desired
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
Serves: 4
Serving Suggestion
Top with colorful sliced or diced onions.

As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados.
Nutrition information per serving:
(without hot sauce): Calories 160 (90 from fat); Total Fat 10 g (Sat 3 g, Poly 2 g, Mono 5 g Trans 1 g); Cholesterol 35 mg; Sodium 40 mg; Total Carbohydrates 7 g; Dietary Fiber 5 g; Sugar 2 g; Protein 14 g
(Source: californiaavocado.com)



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Good use for hydrogen peroxide

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE MAGIC!♥
This stuff is amazingly versatile! It’s safe, it’s readily available, it’s cheap, and best of all, it WORKS! It works for a LOT of stuff!

Hydrogen peroxide should really be called oxygen water, since it is basically the same chemical make up as water but with an extra oxygen atom (H2O2). Because of this it breaks down quickly and harmlessly into oxygen and water.

Some other interesting facts about hydrogen peroxide:
It is found in all living material.

Your white blood cells naturally produce hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) to fight bacteria and infections.

Fruit and vegetables naturally produce hydrogen peroxide. This is one of the reasons why it is so healthy to eat fresh fruit and vegetables.

It is found in massive dosages in the mother’s first milk, called colostrum, and is transferred to the baby to boost their immune system.

It is found in rain water because some of the H20 in the atmosphere receives an additional oxygen atom from the ozone (O3) and this H2O2 makes plants grow faster.

Next to Apple Cider Vinegar, hydrogen peroxide ranks up there as one of the best household remedies.

Besides the obvious (cleansing wounds), did you know that it is probably the best remedy to dissolve ear wax? Brighten dingy floors? Add natural highlights to your hair? Improve your plants root systems? The list goes on and on!

There are SO many uses for this stuff that I’ve started replacing the cap on the hydrogen peroxide bottle with a sprayer because it’s easier and faster to use that way.

I have compiled a rather impressive list of uses for 3% hydrogen peroxide that I hope will have you as thrilled and bewildered as I was!

Wash vegetables and fruits with hydrogen peroxide to remove dirt and pesticides. Add 1/4 cup of H2O2 to a sink of cold water. After washing, rinse thoroughly with cool water.

In the dishwasher, add 2 oz. to your regular detergent for a sanitizing boost. Also, beef up your regular dish soap by adding roughly 2 ounces of 3% H2O2 to the bottle.

Use hydrogen peroxide as a mouthwash to freshen breath. It kills the bacteria that causes halitosis. Use a 50/50 mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water.

Use baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to make a paste for brushing teeth. Helps with early stages of gingivitis as it kills bacteria. Mixed with salt and baking soda, hydrogen peroxide works as a whitening toothpaste.

Soak your toothbrush in hydrogen peroxide between uses to keep it clean and prevent the transfer of germs. This is particularly helpful when you or someone in your family has a cold or the flu.

Clean your cutting board and countertop. Let everything bubble for a few minutes, then scrub and rinse clean. (I’ve been using it for this a LOT lately!)

Wipe out your refrigerator and dishwasher. Because it’s non-toxic, it’s great for cleaning places that store food and dishes.

Clean your sponges. Soak them for 10 minutes in a 50/50 mixture of hydrogen peroxide and warm water in a shallow dish. Rinse the sponges thoroughly afterward.

Remove baked-on crud from pots and pans. Combine hydrogen peroxide with enough baking soda to make a paste, then rub onto the dirty pan and let it sit for a while. Come back later with a scrubby sponge and some warm water, and the baked-on stains will lift right off.

Whiten bathtub grout. First dry the tub thoroughly, then spray it liberally with hydrogen peroxide. Let it sit — it may bubble slightly — for a little while, then come back and scrub the grout with an old toothbrush. You may have to repeat the process a few times.

Clean the toilet bowl. Pour half a cup of hydrogen peroxide into the toilet bowl, let stand for 20 minutes, then scrub clean.

Remove stains from clothing, curtains, and tablecloths. Hydrogen peroxide can be used as a pre-treater for stains — just soak the stain for a little while in 3% hydrogen peroxide before tossing into the laundry. You can also add a cup of peroxide to a regular load of whites to boost brightness. It’s a green alternative to bleach, and works just as well.

Brighten dingy floors. Combine half a cup of hydrogen peroxide with one gallon of hot water, then go to town on your flooring. Because it’s so mild, it’s safe for any floor type, and there’s no need to rinse.

Clean kids’ toys and play areas. Hydrogen peroxide is a safe cleaner to use around kids, or anyone with respiratory problems, because it’s not a lung irritant. Spray toys, toy boxes, doorknobs, and anything else your kids touch on a regular basis.

Help out your plants. To ward off fungus, add a little hydrogen peroxide to your spray bottle the next time you’re spritzing plants.

Add natural highlights to your hair. Dilute the hydrogen peroxide so the solution is 50% peroxide and 50% water. Spray the solution on wet hair to create subtle, natural highlights.

According to alternative therapy practitioners, adding half a bottle of hydrogen peroxide to a warm bath can help detoxify the body. Some are skeptical of this claim, but a bath is always a nice way to relax and the addition of hydrogen peroxide will leave you – and the tub – squeaky clean!

Spray a solution of 1/2 cup water and 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide on leftover salad, drain, cover and refrigerate. This will prevent wilting and better preserve your salad.

Sanitize your kids’ lunch boxes/bags.

Dab hydrogen peroxide on pimples or acne to help clear skin.
Hydrogen peroxide helps to sprout seeds for new plantings. Use a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution once a day and spritz the seed every time you re-moisten. You can also use a mixture of 1 part hydrogen peroxide to 32 parts water to improve your plants’ root system.

Remove yellowing from lace curtains or tablecloths. Fill a sink with cold water and a 2 cups of 3% hydrogen peroxide. Soak for at least an hour, rinse in cold water and air dry.

Use it to remove ear wax. Use a solution of 3% with olive or almond oil. Add a couple drops of oil first then H2O2. After a few minutes, tilt head to remove solution and wax.

Helps with foot fungus. Spray a 50/50 mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water on them (especially the toes) every night and let dry. Or try soaking your feet in a peroxide solution to help soften calluses and corns, and disinfect minor cuts.

Spray down the shower with hydrogen peroxide to kill bacteria and viruses.

Use 1 pint of 3% hydrogen peroxide to a gallon of water to clean humidifiers and steamers.

Wash shower curtains with hydrogen peroxide to remove mildew and soap scum. Place curtains in machine with a bath towel and your regular detergent. Add 1 cup full strength 3% hydrogen peroxide to the rinse cycle.

Use for towels that have become musty smelling. 1/2 cup Peroxide and 1/2 cup vinegar let stand for 15 minutes wash as normal. Gets rid of the smell.

Use hydrogen peroxide to control fungi present in aquariums. Don’t worry, it won’t hurt your fish. Use sparingly for this purpose.

De-skunking solution. Combine 1 quart 3% H2O2, 1/4 cup baking soda, 1 teaspoon Dawn dish detergent, 2 quarts warm water.

what do YOU use hydrogen peroxide for?

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