Anette Lordan

23/10/2017

23/10/2017

A reminder about the 12 Tissue Salts

Our modern lifestyles present many challenges especially when it comes to maintaining our ‘wellness – margin’. At times, life is filled with much uncertainty and stressful conditions. With simple healthy eating and the support of Tissue Salts in our daily routine, life can become more stable and more joyful.

Tissue Salts are potent forms of mineral salts found in the earth’s rocks and soil and are naturally present in foods and herbs grown in organic, mineral rich soils; one can simply add some nutritious food items to the daily diet.

Dr Schuessler regarded these 12 – Tissue Salts as a complete basis of composition of our body’s bones, blood, organs and muscles. This group of 12 – minerals should be present in the body, in perfect balance, to promote health and wellness. They have a profound action on the body and are used to treat the symptoms of acute and chronic conditions. They are totally non – toxic, very safe and effective. A suggestion would be to source brands that are lactose and sugar free.

23/10/2017

Lavender

Tranquillity and purity are inherent in the unique fragrance of Lavender. Its fresh clean scent was the favourite bathing water additive of the Greeks and the Romans and its name derives from the Latin lavare meaning to wash
Lavender has long been used medicinally and its healing powers are mainly obtained from the essential oil. This is distilled from the shining oil glands embedded among tiny star – shaped hairs which cover the flowers, leaves and stems. The best quality oil is extracted from L. augustifolia and L. stoechas.
The flower infused in a tea is remarkable at soothing headaches, calming nerves. Use neat essential oil as an antiseptic, mild sedative and painkiller particularly on insect bites, stings and small burns. Blend for use as a massage oil and it can be used for throat infections, skin sores, inflammation, rheumatic aches, anxiety, insomnia and depression.

Cooking with Lavender
Lavender is renowned as a culinary herb for its clean, distinctive perfume and matching floral, faintly minty flavour. It's one of the more challenging seasonings to cook with because it is possible to easily overpower dishes. A little goes a long way.

Flavour Pairing
Lavender's sweet, fragrant flavour complements a range of foods, both sweet and savoury. Lavender goes well with: strawberries, blueberries, pears, lemon, orange, honey, sage, rosemary, oregano, thyme, black pepper, and chocolate.

FOR THE CUPCAKES:
125g self-raising flour
125g very soft unsalted butter
125g lavender sugar, sieved
2 eggs
Pinch salt
Few tablespoons milk
FOR THE ICING:
250g Instant Royal Icing powder
Violet food colouring paste
Handful real lavender stalks

Preheat the oven to 200ºC/gas mark 6 and line a 12-bun cupcake or muffin tin with paper cases. Take butter, eggs and milk out of the fridge in time to make sure they're at room temperature.
Put all the ingredients for the cupcakes, except for the milk, into the bowl of a food processor, fitted with a double-bladed knife, and blitz till totally combined. Process again, adding enough milk to make a batter with a smooth, flowing texture, then remove the blade and spoon and scrape the batter equally into the waiting cupcake cases.
Bake for about 20 minutes, by which time the sponge should be cooked through and springy to the touch. Remove from the oven, leave for 5 minutes or so, and then arrange the cupcakes in their paper cases on a wire rack to cool.
Once they're cool, you can get on with the icing. You want the icing to sit thickly on the cupcakes not run off them, and you can aid this by cutting off any risen humps with a sharp knife first, so that each cake is flat-topped.
Make the icing and dye the mixture a faint lilac with a spot or two of food colouring.
Top each pretty-pale cupcake with a little sprig of lavender before the icing's set dry.

23/10/2017

Tissue Salts #12

Silicon dioxide originates naturally in water, plants, animals, and within the Earth; most often recognized in the form of quartz. Silica is found in our nails and the membrane covering of the bone and a trace inside of the bone and plays a significant role in the development of bones. Silicon food sources in our diet along with the assistance of Tissue Salts help to maintain healthy strong bones and joints. Lack of Silica distresses our bones and the spine. The skeletal structure can become weakened leading to skeletal aches, poor posture and, sciatica.

Some Natural Food Sources
Comfrey, Dandelion, Lentils, Spinach, Celery, Carrots, Cucumber, Pomegranates, Apricots, Lemons, Apples, Quinces, Various Sprouts, Rye, Oats, Brown Rice. Beer is considered to be a good source of silicon!

23/10/2017

Cucumber Salad
4 Servings

2 red apples, unpeeled and cut into cubes
1 cucumber, unpeeled and cut into small pieces
5 dates, pitted and diced
Juice of half a lemon
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon honey
1/8 teaspoon basil
1/8 teaspoon parsley flakes
1/8 teaspoon cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped almonds

In a medium-sized bowl combine the apples, cucumber, and dates. Pour the lemon juice and mix well. In a small bowl, mix the yogurt with the honey, basil, parsley, and cilantro. Pour the dressing on the apple-cucumber mixture and sprinkle with almonds.

23/10/2017

Water is precious because life could not exist without it; from plants to animals to humans, all rely on water and without it we will die, quite quickly. Humans can survive without food for up to a month, but without drinking water survival is limited to a matter of days. Despite Earth's appearance of watery abundance, less than one percent of the water on Earth is actually fresh and usable.

This year in Cape Town, South Africa, we are compelled to be very attentive to this life giving resource. Poor rainfall, extremely low dam levels as well as a hot and dry seasons have increased the need for all to continuously save water by using it sparingly and adhering to the water restrictions in place. Hopefully there will be enough usable water available in our dams for everyone in our province until the rainy season arrives.

On the other hand, in Newlands, a suburb in Cape Town, there is clean, clear waters flowing from the mountain side. It was discovered in the 1800s and the legendary spring water still bubbles up to this day, as crystal clear and pure as ever. The land belongs to the South African Breweries and the spring is still one of the main sources of water for the brewery. You can collect your own container of this great tasting water declared “excellent to drink” at the designated collection point, open to the public daily from 6am – 9pm free of charge.

Some of water's benefits
De-hydration happens long before we become thirsty. By then, it has already taken its toll on the basic metabolic (life sustaining chemical activity) functions. When we are de – hydrated, every cell in the body begins to suffer; the nervous system, blood pressure and circulation, digestion, respiration and hormonal output.

Sufficient daily intake of clean water will flush toxins out of your system, tone and revitalize the liver, boosts brain energy, lower high blood pressure, and tones and revitalizes the skin. Improves digestion, eases constipation, reduces mineral deposits in arthritic joints, eases pain, stiffness and inflammation, and assists in weight – loss.

There are many different opinions on how much water we should be drinking every day. The health authorities commonly recommend eight 8-ounce glasses, which equals about 2 litres. Be sure that a good intake of clean water forms part of your daily routine.
But what about adding Lemon to your water – is it really the cure-all it’s purported to be or just another health fad?

23/10/2017

Chickpeas

Chickpeas are an almost perfect food – they contain a perfect balance of minerals and protein to stimulate the brain. The benefits are huge with Chickpeas in the diet; they help to lower cholesterol, assist kidney function flushing toxins from the body, and they literally cleanse the whole digestive system and ease constipation. Roasting chickpeas is very simple and makes for a great nutritious snack. Preheat your oven to 230 degrees C. Blot chickpeas with a paper towel to dry them. In a bowl, toss chickpeas with olive oil, and season to taste with Himalayan salt. Spread on a baking sheet, and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until browned and crunchy.

23/10/2017

pH Balance
Your pH balance is the most important factor in good health!

The scientific term "pH" is an abbreviation that stands for "potential of hydrogen," which is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution.

How is pH measured?
The total pH scale ranges from 1 to 14, with 7 considered to be neutral. A pH less than 7 is said to be acidic and solutions with a pH greater than 7 are basic or alkaline. Our ideal pH is slightly alkaline - 7.30 to 7.45.

Alkaline is good
Healthy human bodily fluids normally register in the pH range of 7.35 to 7.45. Readings below this indicate symptoms and dis-ease. If our blood pH drops much below a reading of 6.8, some of our body cells cease to function. So, if you have a health problem, it is highly likely that you have become acidic. Research has shown that the body cannot heal itself unless our pH level is slightly alkaline.

Consequences of an acidic pH
Acidic pH decreases your body's ability to absorb vitamins, minerals, food supplements and other nutrients and decreases cellular energy production. Acidic pH decreases your ability to detoxify heavy metals and, makes you more susceptible to fatigue and illness.

What are the causes of an acidic pH?
An Acid-rich diet, toxic overload, emotional stress, immune reactions or any process that starves body cells of oxygen and other nutrients. Your body will try to compensate by using alkaline minerals; but if your present diet does not contain sufficient minerals to compensate, acidic build-up takes place in the cells. You need a balance of acid and alkaline; certain food groups are considered acidic, alkaline or neutral: Acidic: Meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs, grains and alcohol. Neutral: Natural fats, starches and sugars. Alkaline: Fruits, nuts, legumes and vegetables.

Coral calcium and the Nerve & Pain Release Clinic
Acidity slows down and can even inhibit the natural process for repairing damaged cells. A high-purity Coral calcium assists in keeping a pH level within a proper alkaline balance, enabling the body to heal itself the way it was designed to do – naturally. Taking Coral Calcium prior to Manual Cell Stimulation treatment accelerates the body’s natural healing ability.

We like to use Coral Calcium from Okinawa, Japan as it is recognized as highly bio-available with optimum enzymatic activity containing ALL the body’s minerals, in similar proportion, in an ionized state. The living coral digests seawater and renders calcium (and 73 other minerals) in a unique, bio-available organic form. Coral that has naturally fallen off the reef is harvested from the ocean floor ecologically and does not cause damage to the reef.

Acidity slows down and can even inhibit the natural process for repairing damaged cells. A high-purity Coral calcium assists in keeping a pH level within a proper alkaline balance, enabling the body to heal itself the way it was designed to do – naturally. Taking Coral Calcium prior to Manual Cell Stimulation treatment accelerates the body’s natural healing ability.

23/10/2017

Broccoli, Kale Stirfry

A fabulous recipe for a quick lunchtime stir fry of broccoli and kale (or dark-leafed cabbage or spinach); so rich in nutrients and easily adapted to a Japanese style if you prefer.

Serves 4

100g curly kale (or cabbage, or spinach
200g broccoli or Calabrese (full heads or sprouting)
150g mushrooms
2 cloves garlic
200g firm tofu (optional
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
1 teaspoon barley miso paste (optional
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Wash the kale and the broccoli. Dry well. Slice the kale roughly and chop the broccoli into medium-sized chunks. Peel & crush the garlic. Wipe any mud off the mushroom and chop it roughly. Heat the oil in a wok until hot. Add the garlic and the mushrooms. Stir well and cook for 5 minutes, until the mushrooms are lightly browned and their juice has evaporated. Chop the tofu into cubes (if using). Add to the pan and cook on a high heat for 3 minutes, stirring regularly, until it starts to brown. Add the broccoli. Stir and cover for 3 minutes. Add the kale. Cover for 2 minutes, until it starts to wilt. Remove the wok from the heat. Mix the sesame seeds with the tamari (or soy sauce) and miso paste, if using. Add to the pan. Mix well. Serve immediately.

23/10/2017

Tissue Salt #2
Calcium Phosphate (Calc Phos)

Bones are made up of LIVING cells embedded in a mineralized organic matrix consisting of calciums and phosphates. LIVING bone contains about 10 to 20 percent water and 60 to 70 percent bone mineral. The remaining material is mostly collagen with trace amounts of proteins and inorganic salt.

Our bones need more than plain calcium. They’re actually made from calcium phosphate. Calcium Phosphate is made from a combination of calcium and phosphorus, but several different forms exist and they fill different jobs. One type of calcium phosphate, known as hydroxyapatite, is the primary mineral your body uses to build and strengthen bones and teeth. Calc Phos is essential for health bone formation and is easily assimilated helping to build bone, prevent osteoporosis and assimilate calcium – rich foods!

Some Natural Food Sources
Green leafy vegetables such as a variety of lettuces, spinach, Chinese greens, cabbage, broccoli and carrots, lentils and cucumbers. Sesame seeds are bursting with Calcium. Strawberries, cranberries, goji berries, raspberries, figs, plums and almonds are all rich in this tissue salt. Eggs, Lean Meat and Dairy products.

23/10/2017

Garden Juice

2 carrots
1/2 medium beet
1-2 cups kale
1 handful parsley
1 handful spinach
4-5 ribs celery
1/2 lemon (optional)

Juice all ingredients, except lemon. Mix well. Add lemon juice, if desired.

23/10/2017

Tissue Salt #1
Calcium Fluoride (Calc Fluor)

Calc Fluor strengthens bones and accelerates the healing of fractures. It is found in the surface of bones and in the tooth enamel, providing much of the hardness in our teeth and bones. Yet, it keeps many of our tissues soft and flexible. It is essential for tendons without elasticity and strengthens joints. Connective tissue of the entire body depends on Calf Fluor; it is that important!

Some Natural Food Sources
Try and include some of the following Calc Fluor foods into your daily menus: Gem Squash, Marrows, Pumpkin, Cabbage family, Onion family, Grapes, Oranges, and Lemons. The Pith of Lemon and Oranges are rich in Calc Fluor. Rye Bread, Buckwheat.