By Cal Orey
Did
you know that honey, olive oil and vinegar are in the bible?
HOME CURES FROM YOUR KITCHEN
#1 ALLERGIES (Common late fall and winter)
What
Healing Foods to Use:
Try combining 1 tablespoon of locally produced honey—within a 50 mile
radius—and 1 tablespoon of vinegar in a cup of antioxidant-rich black or green
tea or fresh orange juice.
How
It Works: Apple cider vinegar has detoxifying agents which
helps rid of pollutants in the air and your body. Honey, tea, and oranges are
nature’s immunity boosters, protecting you from environmental toxins that can
make you more vulnerable to allergies.
#2 ANXIETY (Family and
financial stressors)
What
Healing Foods to Use: Try an 8-ounce glass of water with 1
teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and 1 teaspoon lavender honey.
How
It Works: The ingredients in honey can be calming (some
medical doctors believe nature’s nectar can beat insomnia) paired with soothing
lavender, a known relaxer, as well as water which can also relax you (ever
notice how people in movies drink a glass of water when they are under
pressure?). But it’s the honey, too. The superfood may help to calm you due to
its anti-stress antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins.
#3 BACK PAIN
(Over-doing it physically during work and play)
What
Healing Foods to Use: Try an ice cold compress soaked in
apple cider vinegar. Apply for 15 or 20 minutes. Follow with a heating pad as
needed. For extra relief, massage your upper back with a mixture of olive oil
and essentials oils. A heating pad, swimming followed by indulging in a hot tub
is helpful. Repeat as needed.
How
It Works: This apple cider vinegar home cure for an aching
back is a spin-off from R.I.C.E. (rest, ice, compress, and elevate). The
vinegar can soothe inflamed muscles, tissues, nerves, and boost blood
flow. The ice also is good for lessening
inflammation. Heat can feel super comforting and loosens up tight muscles. The
multi-purpose vinegar remedy soothes the pain from perhaps doing too much
during the holiday season. Olive oil
contains a chemical, oleocanthal, that can stop inflammation similar to
painkillers.
#4 BRAIN FOG
What
Healing Foods to Use:
Try a cup of coffee, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar and 1 teaspoon raw
honey.
How
It Works: A cup of java can enhance brainpower because of its
caffeine. Apple cider vinegar does include potassium which may boost your mood
and physical energy which can happen during the holidays. Honey is an instant
energizing superfood. This trio can give you the desire to get a move on, in
turn, you will likely be more clear-headed.
#5 CAFFEINE WITHDRAWAL
What
Healing Foods to Use: Take 1 tablespoon vinegar with 1
8-ounce glass of water. Drink 6-8 glasses of water daily. Add 1 teaspoon honey
as needed. (Note: Tapering off slowly
from caffeine is best or if you have to stop caffeine for a short time, once
back to your regular regime, the side effects will stop.)
How
It Works: It is important to stay hydrated during the
withdrawal period which can last a few days to weeks, depending on your
caffeine intake. Remember, apple cider vinegar has detoxifying components so
combining water with it will help you flush out the toxins as well as help
lessen high anxiety. Honey taken with or without vinegar will calm you and
provide instant energy, a blessing if you’re feeling lethargic or have flu-like
symptoms.
#6 SEASONAL AFFECTIVE
DISORDER
What
Healing Foods to Use: Mix 1 or 2 teaspoons each of apple cider
vinegar and honey in a cup of coffee in the morning and afternoon.
How
It Works: Apple cider vinegar can help boost the level of
serotonin in the brain, and feel-good caffeine in tea, and energizing honey can
give you a physical and mental boost. So, once the vinegar, honey, and tea
combo cure is taken and kicks in, it’s best to use that energy drink exercise—and that will give you that
feel-good natural endorphin high throughout the day.
(Excerpts from the Healing Powers Series.)
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