HealthAssist.Net – EAT SLOWLY
All posts for the month April, 2009
9 reasons to slow down your fork (or spoon)
Posted by All Natural Annie on April 30, 2009
http://allnaturalannie.com/2009/04/9-reasons-to-slow-down-your-fork-or-spoon/
Face care from the garden
Oasis for Faces Cleanser for Dry/Sensitive Skin by Garden Girl - This gentle, non-drying face wash is ideal for parched and/or sensitive skin. This cleanser features aloe, hydrolyzed oats and silk protein to thorougly clean the skin while nurturing it at the same time! For more info about the Garden Girl Skin Care line: Garden Girl
Posted by All Natural Annie on April 29, 2009
http://allnaturalannie.com/2009/04/face-care-from-the-garden/
Some more pretty tulips
Posted by All Natural Annie on April 28, 2009
http://allnaturalannie.com/2009/04/some-more-pretty-tulips/
Another reason to eat dark chocolate
In general, chocolate is a high calorie food that does not typically assist people with weight management. However, researchers at the University of Copenhagen recently found that dark chocolate may help you feel fuller. The study found that individuals who ate dark chocolate had fewer cravings afterward than those who ate milk chocolate. The reasoning behind [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on April 28, 2009
http://allnaturalannie.com/2009/04/another-reason-to-eat-dark-chocolate/
Cats & Cows = easier breathing?!
The yoga move known as Cat-Cow pose has been shown to assist in clearing the sinuses by increasing circulation and opening blocked airways. The pose: Begin on your hands and knees, with hands under shoulders and knees under hips. On the inhale, expand chest forward, moving shoulders back and sitting bones up. On the exhale, do [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on April 28, 2009
http://allnaturalannie.com/2009/04/cats-cows-easier-breathing/
Yummy Granola Bar Recipe
My sister recently passed along this yummy, all natural granola bar recipe from the Food Network. She says that any combination of fruit is good, but she especially likes coconut and banana (chips) or cherrys and raisins. Enjoy!
Posted by All Natural Annie on April 28, 2009
http://allnaturalannie.com/2009/04/yummy-granola-bar-recipe/
Top 5 Reasons to Plant a Tree
Trees… help clean the air. can increase the value of your home by up to 15% or more. help clean our rivers and streams. conserve energy in the summer and in the winter. make your home and neighborhood more beautiful!
Posted by All Natural Annie on April 26, 2009
http://allnaturalannie.com/2009/04/top-5-reasons-to-plant-a-tree/
Tulips in a Parisian Market
Posted by All Natural Annie on April 19, 2009
http://allnaturalannie.com/2009/04/tulips-in-a-parisian-market/
Quote of the Day
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” - Oscar Wilde
Posted by All Natural Annie on April 15, 2009
http://allnaturalannie.com/2009/04/quote-of-the-day-7/
Quick Lamb Recipe
Rosemary Lamb Chops in 15 minutes!
Posted by All Natural Annie on April 13, 2009
http://allnaturalannie.com/2009/04/quick-lamb-recipe/
Dr. Bronner's Hand Soap
I recently tried Dr. Bronner’s Organic Shikakai Lavender Hand Soap and I love it! Every time I wash my hands, the smell of the lavender is so authentic and refreshing. The featured ingredient, organic shikakai, is derived from the seed pods of the small South Asian tree Acadia Concinna. Shikakai has been used for thousands of years in India as a [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on April 12, 2009
http://allnaturalannie.com/2009/04/dr-bronners-hand-soap/
Homemade & Natural Produce Wash
For a Natural Produce Wash, combine: 3 cups filtered water 3 Tbsp white distilled vinegar or apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp baking soda a few drops of lemon juice Mix ingredients in a spray bottle. Mist fruits/vegetables and rinse with cold water to get your produce naturally free of dirt and/or pesticides! **Not recommended for mushrooms because they [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on April 8, 2009
http://allnaturalannie.com/2009/04/homemade-natural-produce-wash/
Natural Relief for Hay Fever/Allergies
I haven’t tried this one yet, but I recently came across this possible natural remedy for hay fever/allergies. It definitely sounds like a great natural immune booster! Combine: 1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar 1 Tbsp Honey (preferably raw) 8 oz water Take 2 -3 times per day. **Honey should not be consumed by infants [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on April 8, 2009
http://allnaturalannie.com/2009/04/natural-relief-for-hay-feverallergies/
Aromatherapy in a Cupcake?!
I have a very talented and creative friend who is a fashion designer by day and cupcake genius by night/weekend! She recently made me the most unique cupcakes I have ever tasted. These little delights had lavender-infused vanilla cake with lavender, honey cream cheese icing (there were actually little pieces of edible lavender)! If you love the smell of [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on April 1, 2009
http://allnaturalannie.com/2009/04/aromatherapy-in-a-cupcake/
