A study released in the journal Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases, states that drying your clothes in your clothes dryer on a hot setting will kill ticks in six minutes. Do not wash the clothes first and place them in the dryer on high immediately after coming in from a possible tick infested area. The CDC currently recommends…
Ginger Tea Recipe
by Helen Brophy
I love drinking ginger tea. Here’s a nice recipe to try: One inch of fresh organic ginger root Two cups of water Make a cup of ginger tea, warm up and feel good. 🙂 Chop one inch of fresh ginger root and add to two cups of water. Boil for 10 minutes. Strain to remove…
Start Everyday With Breakfast
by Helen Brophy
Start everyday with breakfast. Take time to sit and relax, if only for 10 minutes. You will be more productive and less stressed. Eat a breakfast containing fiber, protein, vitamin c and calcium. Limit or eliminate sugar and refined flour. I love a bowl of hot oatmeal made with whole oats (not quick or instant). …
The Many Benefits Of Ginger
by Helen Brophy
Ginger is healthy and delicious as ginger tea. I previously mentioned that ginger is a good immune booster. Ginger is also great for bringing down a fever* and breaking up congestion. Ginger tea will sooth a sore throat. Taking ginger also quells nausea quickly. *Remember that a fever is usually beneficial. It kills cold and…
Be Happy! Find Your Truth
by Helen Brophy
“This above all: to thine own self be true and it must follow as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man” -William Shakespeare Never do anything as a result of peer pressure. Know what you believe and what is right, then act upon it. Following a path because…
There is no possession more valuable than a good friend.
-Socrates
Spicy pumpkin pie
by Helen Brophy
This pie will bring coziness and warmth to your kitchen and your family. Along with the usual great fall spices, we’ve added cardamom which imparts a slightly nutty taste. Ingredients: 2 eggs, plus 1 yolk ½ cup packed dark brown sugar ⅓ cup white sugar ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons of cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon ground…
Reduce Heart Attack Risk With Tea
by Helen Brophy
A new British study shows that drinking three cups of black tea daily can reduce the risk of having a heart attack by 11%. To reduce pesticide exposure drink organic tea. Buying in bulk or a store brand of organic is more reasonably priced.
Mulled Cider- Simmering Potpourri
by Helen Brophy
Fall is a great time to add the aroma of mulled cider to your home. It evokes a comforting, welcoming, warm feeling to all who enter. All you need is a few tablespoons of natural mulled cider mix added to four or five cups of water in a pan. Bring to a simmer. Be careful!…
Apples Lessen Anxiety
by Helen Brophy
An apple a day will help relieve anxiety as well (if not better) than anti-anxiety medication. The only side effect of eating an apple is much better health. There is an antioxidant in apples, chlorogenic acid, which induces soothing calm.
