Healing Golden Milk

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Golden milk is a traditional Ayurvedic beverage with many health benefits. The ingredients have antibacterial and antiviral properties and the antioxidants help strengthen your immune system. Golden milk is simple to make at home. For a single serving of golden milk or about one cup, simply follow this recipe:

Ingredients:

  • 1 c of an unsweetened milk of your choice (I used almond milk)

  • 1 t of turmeric

  • 1 small piece of grated fresh ginger or 1/2 t of ginger powder

  • 1/2 t of cinnamon powder

  • 1 pinch of black pepper

  • 1 t of raw honey or maple syrup

Directions:

Mix all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a low boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until fragrant and flavorful. Strain the drink through a fine strainer into mugs and top with a pinch of cinnamon and/or drizzle with honey. Enjoy hot or at room temperature! Especially good as a bedtime drink!

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Homemade Electrolyte Replacement Drink

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What image appears in your mind when you think of the term “electrolyte drink”? Chemical-laden hospital pouches, or red and blue dyed plastic bottles found on the sidelines of most sports fields?

Fluids and mineral are lost while exercising, especially when exerting ourselves outdoors in hot weather, but they are also lost while we spend time indoors in centrally heated buildings in the winter months. While replacing electrolytes lost during exercise and after sweating is essential, most of the products on the market either taste terrible or contain a multitude of harmful chemicals. What’s a caring parent to do?

Ditch the store bought varieties and try this homemade elixir which contains natural sea salt, citrus and homeopathic cell salts to help replace and restore mineral balance in our bodies. Sweetened with just a touch of raw honey, it won’t spike blood sugar like the HFCS in store bought brands and aids in natural hydration. Plus, your kids (and you) will love the natural taste!

Ingredients:

2 c filtered water

1/3 c fresh lemon or lime juice (or combo)

2 T raw, organic honey

1/8 tsp Himalayan sea salt

4 bioplasma cell salt tablets

optional: splash of coconut water

Directions:

Combine in jug and shake to mix. Enjoy right away or store in fridge for up to 3 days. Serve over ice if desired!

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