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MindBody&Soul

TURMERIC LEMONADE TO EASE DEPRESSION

  • August 23, 2017
  • by Katarzyna Haberko-Sandaire

Ingredients
4 cups of cold water.
2 Tbsp of freshly grated or powdered turmeric.
4 Tbsp 100% maple syrup, honey or stevia if you are avoiding sugar.
1 lemon or lime.
Juice from 1 blood orange (optional)
Tiny pinch of black pepper (Always Mix Curcumin With Black Pepper)
Mix all the ingredients in a pitcher. Stir it and serve it with slices of lemon.
Recipe: 4 servings.
USES:
– It contains natural anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antiviral properties.
– It is a strong immunity booster that will improve absorption of essential nutrients
– Juices are used in many detoxes as nutrients to absorb and reduce calories
It can be consumed on a daily basis and it goes well with any type of food.
*** Disclaimer*** Always talk to your healthcare provider for any medication contraindications.

MindBody&Soul

5 QUICK WAYS TO DE-STRESS- these 5 mini-mental exercises…

  • May 22, 2017
  • by Katarzyna Haberko-Sandaire

1. Strike a pose: That’s right, do your best Wonder Woman or Superman pose with arms fixed on your hips and legs shoulder width apart for 2 minutes. Or celebrate with hands raised above your head in a “V. According to research, 2 minutes is all you need to change your body chemistry to promote confidence while decreasing cortisol (stress hormone) levels. These simple poses can brighten your mood and reduce your anxiety.
2. Pictures of nature: Don’t have time to go for a walk outside? Then try this trick for your mind and body. All you have to do is spend at least 5 minutes looking at snapshots of nature and greenery to potentially see a change in your stress levels. This powerhouse mini-mental break mobilizes the calming parasympathetic nervous system leaving you feeling refreshed.
3. Listen to a song: Have a list of “feel-good songs” you can play when low on energy or feeling stressed. Rock it out for a couple of minutes when you need to. If you have some privacy, consider pairing your feel-good song with a dance party, your best air guitar, or air drumming for increased physical movement which will allow for the release of the feel-good chemical dopamine. The movement combined with the music packs an extra punch.
4. Simulated or genuine laughter: Laugh it up for a couple of minutes. Try watching a funny video clip or a scene from one of your favorite comedies. Studies show that laughter can mobilize the relaxation response in the body by decreasing stress hormones and stimulating the release of feel-good endorphins. If you can’t think of anything to help create a laugh, don’t worry—a simulated belly laugh or even holding a pencil between your teeth can be just as powerful, with the same potential yield.
5. Deep breathing/diaphragmatic breathing: Taking deep, rhythmic breaths can have immediate positive effects. Try taking in breaths through your nose to the count of five and then holding for five seconds before exhaling through pursed lips to another count of five (select a breath count that is comfortable for you). Many meditation practitioners and behavioral health experts believe deep breathing is one of the most powerful weapons in combating stress.

MindBody&Soul

9 Power Foods to boost your Immunity

  • March 29, 2017
  • by Katarzyna Haberko-Sandaire

1. Mushrooms- increase the production and activity of white blood cells
2. Yogurt (plain)- Probiotics, or the “live active cultures” found in yogurt, are healthy bacteria that keep the gut and intestinal tract free of disease-causing germs
3. Garlic- it has active ingredient allicin, which fights infection and bacteria
4. Shellfish- rich in Selenium which helps white blood cells produce cytokines—proteins that help clear flu viruses
5. Chicken Soup- The amino acid cysteine, released from chicken during cooking, chemically resembles the bronchitis drug acetyl-cysteine
6. Tea (green or black)- is abundant in amino acid L-theanine that’s responsible for immune boost
7. Beef- rich in zinc
8. Sweet potatoes-Vitamin A in sweet potapoes plays a major role in the production of connective tissue, a key component of skin- 1st line immunity defence
9. Oats and barley- These grains contain beta-glucan, a type of fiber with antimicrobial and antioxidant capabilities more potent than echinacea

MindBody&Soul

11 POWERFUL Benefits Of Honey Lemon Water

  • February 28, 2017
  • by Katarzyna Haberko-Sandaire

1. Boosts the Immune System
2. Enhances Metabolism
3. Aids in Weight Loss
4. Clears Acne and other Infections
5. Helps in cleansing the Intestine
6. Aids in Digestion
7. Acts as Diuretic
8. Balances pH levels
9. Promotes Healing
10. Hydrates Your Lymph System
11. Freshens Breath
To reap most benefits- drink a full glass of room temperature water with 1/2 fresh lemon juice and a little honey in the morning on an empty stomach.
Enjoy!
(source: ‘CureJoy’)

MindBody&Soul

Foot soak to eliminate toxins in your body

  • January 20, 2017
  • by Katarzyna Haberko-Sandaire

Ingredients
• Peppermint essential oil
• Olive oil
• Lemon juice
• Epsom salt
• Mint tea
• A bowl of hot water
Instructions
Simply add all the ingredients in a bowl of hot water and mix everything well, then soak your feet in it for 15-30 minutes and rinse with water in the end. We also recommend scrubbing your feet with a pumice stone afterwards to remove all the dead skin cells from the surface.
The soak offers numerous benefits:
Reduces your stress levels
Epsom salt baths are probably the best way of relieving stress. This type of salt is rich in magnesium, a mineral that can reduce stress and plays a part in numerous important body functions.
Relaxes your mind
Reflexology is an ancient alternative medicine approach which relies on treating certain health problems by stimulating reflex points on the feet. The pressure points are found on different spots on the feet which have a large amount of nerves, and foot baths will work directly on them.
A universal detox method
Foot baths can extract all the toxins out of your body and improve your overall health. A toxin-free system will work far better, and will be far more resistant to any kind of ailment.

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