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Elder Berry Syrup

Filed Under: Medical Medium, Nutrition, Ohana Approved Recipes, Viral Healing

Elderberries are one of the most effective remedies for viral and bacterial infections such as colds and flu and can substantially shorten the duration of your illness if you get sick. The Elderberry Syrup recipe I have to share with you is as clean, simple, and healing as it gets, with none of the preservatives or additives you might find in some store bought brands. It’s also sweet and delicious, making it a fantastic remedy that even children will enjoy and take willingly.

Elderberries contain special proteins and bioflavonoids that have the ability to destroy viruses on contact that infect cells in the body. Elderberries are also known to have the ability to significantly enhance immune function by boosting the production of cytokines in the body. In addition, they are very beneficial for bronchial and respiratory problems and can help loosen and expel congestion in the lungs.

Elderberry syrup is also rich in vitamin C and a wealth of other critical vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and many nutrients undiscovered by science and research.

Elderberry Syrup

Ingredients:

3/4 cup dried elderberries
3 cups water
3/4 cup raw honey

Optional additions:
1 cinnamon stick
1 whole star anise
¼ tsp whole cloves

Place the dried elderberries and water in a medium-sized saucepan (with optional spices) on the heat. Cook on medium-high for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until thick and reduced by half. Remove and cool completely. Strain the syrup into a bowl, pressing the juice out of the berries with a wooden spoon and discarding the whole spices. Whisk in the raw honey and pour into jars.

For health maintenance, enjoy 1 tablespoon per day. For assistance in recovering from a cold or flu, enjoy 1 tablespoon 3 times per day.

Makes: 1-2 cups

The original post can be found here: https://www.medicalmedium.com/blog/elderberry-syrup

Know Your Ningxia!

Filed Under: Brain Health, Nutrition, Ohana Approved Recipes, Young Living

The Young Living lifestyle is about enjoying life’s moments and making the most of each one. That’s why Young Living’s wolfberry-infused NingXia® products are member favorites: Young Living designed them to help you feel vibrant all day long!

Though NingXia Red, NingXia Nitro™, and NingXia Zyng™ all feature premium wolfberries from China’s Ningxia province and have similar names, each carefully formulated product is distinct and can bring something different to your busy day. Here’s how you can make each one part of a sunup-to-sundown routine and fill your day with pure NingXia goodness!

NingXia Red: A Daily Whole-Body Nutrient Infusion

NingXia Red is a daily nutrient infusion for health and wellness support.* In addition to whole-fruit wolfberry puree and superfruit juices and extracts, it’s formulated with Orange, Yuzu, Lemon, and Tangerine essential oils.

Making 1–2 ounces of NingXia Red part of breakfast for an energy boost is a great way to kick-start your morning.

NingXia Nitro: Your Ideal Pick-Me-Up

NingXia Nitro is a great pick-me-up. Powered by Peppermint, Yerba Mate, Black Pepper, and other oils, plus D-Ribose, Korean ginseng, and more, NingXia Nitro’s naturally derived ingredients can help promote cognitive fitness and provide a boost.

Feeling an afternoon lull coming on? Support a sense of mental alertness and power through with a tube of NingXia Nitro. No desk drawer is complete without it.

NingXia Zyng: Refreshment Your Body Will Love

NingXia Zyng is the newest addition to the NingXia family. This sparkling drink is made with a deliciously crisp blend of pure Black Pepper and Lime essential oils, wolfberry puree, white tea extract, and vitamins. At only 35 calories, Zyng is refreshing, guilt free, and invigorates the senses!

Keep a can on hand for moments when you could use a light, refreshing, not-too-sweet “zyng” of energy.

*This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

The original article can be found here: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/know-your-ningxia/

Apple Slices with “Caramel” Dip

Filed Under: Brain Health, Medical Medium, Ohana Approved Recipes Tagged With: , , ,

This is the perfect snack to have waiting when your kids get home from school: crispy apple slices laid out alongside a gooey caramel dipping sauce. You may want to double the recipe, because this dish will disappear before you know it.

Apple’s anti-inflammatory properties make it a top pick when you’re faced with practically any illness. Encephalitis (brain inflammation), IBS (intestinal inflammation), and viral infection (which can result in nerve inflammation) are just a few conditions in which apples can play the critical nutritional role of calming your system by reducing viral and bacterial loads that create inflammation.

The phytochemicals in apples make them a true brain food, feeding neurons and increasing electrical activity. Apples with red skin contain anthocyanins and even traces of malvidin (a type of anthocyanidin), which are partially responsible for the red color. These pigments have anti-obesity properties and compounds that increase digestive strength, encouraging weight loss. Apples also have traces of flavonoids, rutin, and quercidin—phytochemicals that are responsible for heavy metal and radiation detoxification—as well as the amino acids glutamine and serine, which help detoxify the brain of MSG. This fruit helps cleanse and purify the organs, improve circulation in your lymphatic system, repair damaged skin, and regulate blood sugar.

Apples are the ultimate colon cleanser. As the pectin from an apple moves through your gut, it collects and rids your body of microbes such as bacteria, viruses, yeast, and mold. It also gathers and expels putrefied, impacted protein and debris that’s been hiding in intestinal pockets and feeding colonies of harmful bacteria such as E. coli and C. difficile. This makes apples an excellent antiproliferative for healing SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) and other digestive disorders. Apples are also hydrating on a deep, cellular level. They provide precious trace minerals such as manganese and molybdenum, as well as electrolytes and critical mineral salts that help the body rehydrate after exercise or stress of any kind.

Apples with “Caramel” Dip

Ingredients:
1 large apple, sliced
6 dates, pitted
1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:
Arrange the apple slices on a plate. Blend the dates and the cinnamon with a splash of water until combined. (If working with dry, firm dates, soak them in water for 2 hours beforehand until they are softened.) Spoon the mixture into a serving cup alongside the apple slices.

Makes 1 to 2 servings

Excerpt from the #1 New York Times bestselling book Life-Changing Foods

Original post can be found at https://www.medicalmedium.com/blog/apples-with-caramel-dip