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Fruit, Seed and Oat Bars
Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup sunflower kernels
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1 cup of chopped mixed dried fruits (sultanas, apple, apricot, dates)
1/2 cup honey
¾ cup of boiling water
Method
Line a 3cm deep, 16cm x 28cm baking tray with baking paper. Mix all dry ingredients until well combined. In a small bowl combine the honey and boiling water, stir well and combine into the oat mixture until well blended. Spoon mixture into the lined tray and use a spatula to press down firmly. Bake in a moderate oven until golden brown. Allow to cool and cut into small squares. Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days. Makes approximately 24 squares. Enjoy.
Nutrients per serve
Energy = 549kj
Carbohydrates = 21g
Protein = 6g |
Fat = 5g
Fiber = 1g
Sodium = 4mg |
By Nikki Malone from www.rawingredients.com.au
Read Nikki's Healthy office snacks – How to Curb Your Hunger and Waistline >> |
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Peppermint Herbal Tooth Polish
Instantly freshen your breath and cleanse your mouth with this homemade tooth polish. After brushing your teeth, head straight for your herbs! This tooth powder is a natural alternative to mouthwash, stimulates the gums and contains NO alcohol! The bicarbonate of soda can be added to improve cleansing potential. Note that this product is not suitable for use when pregnant as many of the culinary herbs are an abortifacient.
Grind down the following dried herbs into a fine powder:
2g Sage
1g Thyme
1g Peppermint
1g Parsley
Add 5g bicarbonate of soda. Blend all powders together and put in a container or jar (preferable an amber glass jar).
Add 1 drop (only) peppermint essential oil. Put the lid on the container and shake consistently for 30 seconds. The polish is now ready for use. Add a heap of powder to your toothbrush and brush as normal. Store in a cool dry place.
By Su-lin Sze from Herbalwell |
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Banana-Berry Stress busting smoothie
2 large ripe bananas
1 cup of fresh or frozen berries
1 cup of light soy milk
1/3 cup of yoghurt
Place all ingredients in a blender and whip until thick and creamy. Pour into tall glasses. Serves 2. Enjoy.
Nutrients per serve
Energy= 436kj
Carbohydrates= 16g
Protein= 7g |
Fat= 2g
Fiber= 5g
Sodium= 48mg |
By Nikki Malone from www.rawingredients.com.au
Read Nikki's 10 powerful SUPER foods for health and vitality >> |
Skin tips from Naturopath Su-lin Sze
Face oil for dry and mature skin. Due to the intensity of UV and light in Australia our skin will age much more quickly than European skins. This face oil is great to apply in small amounts, while massaging the face to boost circulation and tonify the facial muscles. Use upwards strokes and apply gentle pressure.
20 mls cold pressed Almond oil
10 mls Rosehip oil
20 drops Carrot seed oil
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Chamomile/Calendula Herbal face mask to soothe inflamed or irritated skin. Mix the following ingredients into a thick paste and apply for 5-10 minutes while the kaolin and herbs soothe your skin. Then rinse off and moisturize. Suitable for all skin types.
3 tablespoons Kaolin
3 tablespoons of an infusion of chamomile & Calendula infusion
1 teaspoon oatmeal flour
1 tablespoon honey
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A few tips from our featured Naturopathy interview
Motion Sickness
Ginger is helpful. Grate a teaspoon of fresh ginger in to a cup of peppermint tea to relieve symptoms.
Sinusitis
Eating a teaspoon of good quality horseradish on a cracker three times daily before meals can bring some relief.
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Colds and Flu
Take half a teaspoon of Vitamin C powder every hour for three or four hours speeds up the duration of sickness. A tea of Elder Flower, Peppermint and Ginger (again, fresh grated ginger) is warming and eases symptoms.
Read the web interview about Naturopathy >> |
Aromatherapy blend for Happiness
Create happy delightful feelings and relieve stress using the appropriate blend and an aromatherapy diffuser.
(To use a diffuser, fill the bowl to the top of the burner with water adding essential oil drops and place a tea-light underneath the bowl.)
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How to make the air purifier:
Just add 1 drop of Mandarin Oil, 1 drop of Bergamot Oil, 1 drop of Rose Oil and 1 drop of Ylang Ylang Oil to an Aromatherapy Diffuser. Turn it on and after a few minutes a lovely scent will be released into the air, creating happy delightful feelings and relieving stress.
Top Tip from AromatherapyPoint |
Natural Air Freshner
Use an aromatherapy diffuser and the appropriate oil blend to purify indoor air. It's an effective and easy way to freshen your home.
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How to make the air purifier:
Just add 2 drops of Lemon Oil, 3 drops of Tea Tree Oil and 4 drops of Eucalyptus Oil in an aromatherapy diffuser or vaporizer. When dispersed into the room the oils will create a fresh atmosphere within minutes.
Top Tip from AromatherapyPoint |
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Natural treatment for swollen feet
A cool Aromatherapy foot bath can alleviate and be beneficial to swollen feet.
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How to make the foot bath:
Just add 5 drops of Lavender oil and 1-2 of Peppermint oil in your foot bath and soak your feet for approximately 20 minutes.
Also remember that laying down with your feet up is always helpful too!
Top Tip from AromatherapyPoint |
A nourishing facial mask - Pumpkin facial mask
Pumpkin facial mask ingredients:
2 teaspoons cooked or canned pumpkin
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon milk (or whipping cream, if your skin is very dry) |
How to make the facial mask:
1. Combine ingredients and apply to a clean face with gentle circular motions, avoiding the area around your eyes.
2. Allow mask to remain on skin for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water, pat dry, and apply your usual moisturizer.
Yasmin from Stairway of Life |
Jojoba Conditioner
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Summer sun is fun, but it can dry out and damage our hair. This wonderful formula helps restore manageability to your hair, making it healthy, smooth, and soft again.
It also works for those who use hot rollers, curling irons, and blow dryers. |
Jojoba Conditioner ingredients:
1 cup rose floral water
1 tablespoon jojoba oil
10 drops vitamin E oil |
How to make the conditoner:
1. In the top of a double boiler, gently warm the rose water.
2. Once rose water is warm, add jojoba oil.
3. For damaged hair or extra conditioning, leave on for several minutes, perhaps while bathing.
4. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
5. Shampoo lightly and rinse again with cool water.
Yasmin from Stairway of Life
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Combat Stress a few Tips from Su-lin Sze |
| > Spend at least one hour before bedtime doing something relaxing such meditation or gentle movement. Do your best to ensure that you have a quiet peaceful environment to sleep in. |
> Exercise daily for 30 minutes or more. This can include walking, dancing, yoga, deep breathing, stretching or more energetic activities. |
| > Don’t skip meals as this starves your body of energy and causes havoc with blood glucose levels. |
> Drink plenty of water to keep your kidneys and other eliminative organs happy. This reduces toxic buildup in the body. Celery and pear juice are friendly and efficient body cleansers.
For more Tips from Su-lin on how to combat stress click here...
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JP's Luxury Dog Cleansing Shampoo |
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This recipe is great because it is calming to the nervous system, and it uses soothing and anti-pest essential oils. The lovely thing about this shampoo mix is that it is easy to make and creates a cleansing spirited scent so it is great for dog and owner alike. |
>Take a 500ml bottle of SLS -free (Sodium Lauryl Sulphate free) shampoo or alternatively use Castile Soap. |
| >Add to this ONE drop of each of the following essential oils: |
| >Eucalyptus, Thyme, Lavender, Pennyroyal and Cedarwood Texas oil. |
| >Add 5 drops of Green Tea extract and 5 drops of Calendula extract. |
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When bathing, rinse your dog first with warm water to open the pores and soothe the skin. Massage in the shampoo taking care to avoid the mouth, eyes and ears. Wait a minute or two before rinsing out the shampoo well.
Warning: Never touch essential oils in their pure state with your skin. Do not exceed the suggested amounts of oils for this shampoo as in their pure state they can cause you and your pet discomfort and irritation.
Would you like to purchase JP's Luxury Cleansing Shampoo?
$7.95 for 200ml bottle + postage visit Herbalwell
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