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THE HIDDEN TRUTH ABOUT OLIVE OIL

by Kourtney A. Moses

Here’s A “Golden Niblet.” When you think, “high quality Olive Oil,” you probably immediately transition to thoughts of Italy. However, that route of thinking is flawed.

Italy is not the biggest producer of high quality Olive Oil. It’s actually Spain. Italy isn’t even the largest consumer of Olive Oil. That award goes to Greece.

If you are looking for a delicious, high quality Olive Oil, but you don’t want to sell your grandmother’s pearls to afford it, try a California produced oil. They’re fruity, aromatic and almost always 100% organic because they’re usually grown in the same vineyards as the grapes used to make California wines. Your tummy, wallet, the environment and the US economy will all thank you!

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NATURE FOR BODY NURTURE

by Kourtney A. Moses

For major ailments, there is no advocacy here for negating the sheer importance of professional medical intervention. However, sometimes Mother Nature’s leafy green jacket is simpler and sexier than just about any MD’s stiff white coat. Here’s a few non-pill or prescription home remedies for treating some common waiting room motivators.

Do you sometimes feel as if there are “Out Of Order” warning signs stuck on your body? Moringa is an extraordinary plant that has been found to lower blood sugar, and decrease both inflammation and bad cholesterol levels. For people with, or at risk for diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and/or heart disease, this would be an excellent plant to add to your daily supplements and exercise routine.

💥 WILDFLOWER HONEY (LOCAL)

Do your allergies make you walk around looking like you rub onions on your eyelids? A great remedy is to hitchhike yourself to the closest local farmer’s market. Not a grocery store or a big box chain. The honey has to be local to where the plants are attacking your allergies, and it has to be wildflower. Clover honey will not work. Remember, it must be wildflower for true relief power!

💥 MORINGA

💥 ACTIVATED CHARCOAL

Is the manila folder you’re holding whiter than your two front teeth? If you’re concerned about what damage whitening toothpaste can do to your enamel, there is always activated charcoal. Most activated charcoal is made from coconut shells. It has amazing whitening benefits, and is harmless when ingested.

💥 NEEM OIL

Is your scalp flakier than a Christmas inspired snow globe? Neem oil is an excellent treatment for dandruff. It kills fungus that lives on the scalp, and moisturizes the skin to help eliminate any dry patches.

💥 TRIPLE MAGNESIUM

At night, does your insomnia make you feel more alert than the 22-year-old who just moved next door to a nudist colony? Triple magnesium lowers your cortisol levels, which is a stress hormone. Thus, it can help gently soothe you toward a path of pleasant dreams.

Always remember, your medical professional is not your enemy. Any adjustments you make; dietary, physical or medicinal should become a part of your patient / doctor dialogue. It’s your health. Don’t keep secrets. Lead the winning team.

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NATURALLY LOWERING BLOOD SUGAR

by Kourtney A. Moses

Let’s talk about those sugar levels. Are you pre-diabetic, and trying to derail the dreaded Type-2 diabetes train? Do you suffer with Type-1 or Type-2 diabetes, and want to find a natural way to “assist” your body with being a little less dependent upon medications? Are you just a person who wants to give your body healthy natural options, as you fight to reach your desired weight loss goals? There are things you can add to your daily diet that can naturally assist you.

💥CINNAMON

Ceylon Cinnamon is a tree bark that helps control blood sugar levels. It increases insulin sensitivity and increases your metabolism. Make sure to purchase “CEYLON” Cinnamon. Cassia Cinnamon, which is what you sprinkle on your oatmeal, is great tasting, but is mightier on your fresh breath than your glucose levels.

💥BITTER MELON

Bitter Melon is a fruit that reduces your blood sugar levels, and increases your metabolism.

💥MORINGA

Moringa is a leafy plant that reduces the glucose levels in the blood, and decreases the protein and sugar levels in your urine.

Each of these plants can be consumed in powder form, inside a drink / smoothie, or you can take a daily capsule. This makes the home remedies simpler and less messy to consume.

All three of these natural treatments are inexpensive powerhouses. However, if I could only recommend one, it would be the Ceylon Cinnamon.

No matter what, if you are diabetic, talk to your doctor before making any dietary adjustments. I research and share facts, but refuse to “Judge Judy it” with people’s great-great grandnephews and HMO’s. Always get a medical consultation!

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THAT’S NOT GUACAMOLE… IT’S AVOCADO PLASTIC!

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE… BANANA TREES???

OH, THE HUNGER PAINS

by Kourtney A. Moses

Here’s a “Golden Niblet.” Why do you feel hunger sensations? Is it that you’re greedy? Is it that your body likes to keep itself on a timely ingestion schedule, or is it all just in your head? Well, yeah, it’s all in your head. That’s right, you’re bat-crap crazy. Deal with it!😂 No. Hunger Pains start in your head, but there is a logical reason.

When the human brain is running low on fuel, it sends a hormone, ghrelin, to the stomach that says, “Hey, digest something. I need some energy up here.” If there is not enough food in the stomach to digest, the acids from your stomach start beating up against the stomach’s walls. This causes a hunger sensation, or what some call Hunger Pain.

Humans do not respond well to discomfort. Therefore, we are triggered to do whatever we must to make discomfort cease. In order to make the Hunger Pains stop, we eat something. After we eat, the stomach begins, immediately, digesting the food, and the brain is fed its requested energy. Once that occurs, the brain is at full capacity to better captain the rest of your body.

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POTATO FOR POTASSIUM

by Kourtney A. Moses

Here’s a “Golden Niblet.” Do you have a Potassium deficiency, so you need to eat more Potassium? Do you have renal / kidney failure, and need to lower your Potassium levels?

Most people know bananas as the superstars of the Potassium garden. However, one white potato has more than DOUBLE the amount of potassium as one average size banana. Know what you’re eating. It could change your life!

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VEGAN NON-MEAT PROTEIN OPTIONS

by Kourtney A. Moses

Here’s a “Golden Niblet.” Protein makes up your hair, nails, bones and muscles. It provides the structure for your organs. In short, without it, there is no you. That’s why your doctor is a stalker about adding more protein to your diet. You literally need it for optimal physical and organ function.

However, contrary to popular understanding, you don’t just get protein through meat and dairy. You can also get it through fruits and veggies.

Some of the best places to get a high hit of protein is through Peas, Beans, Kale, Collard Greens, Sweet Corn, Asparagus, Mushrooms, Summer Squash, Broccoli, Avocado, Arugula, and the list goes on…

Needless to say. Never feel limited by your diet. You have textured, colorful and flavorful vegan Protein options. Just break out the seasonings, a pot and let your tastebuds guide you!

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BREATHE AGAIN WITH WILDFLOWER HONEY

by Kourtney A. Moses

Sing it with me? “🎶 Spring is in the air…🎶” Today is different from past years. Not because of the temps, but because you might be fearful strangers assume your allergy symptoms mean you’re infected with COVID-19. No more trying to push out a fart to cover your coughs, throat clearings and sneezes. There is a natural treatment to help with those seasonal allergies, Honey!

Two teaspoons a day of Raw Wildflower Honey is one of the best ways to treat seasonal allergies. This is even when the pills, shots and prayers to the pigeons above just aren’t working.

Honey is made from the nectar that’s collected by bees from thousands of flowers. The bees use this nectar to create a food source, honey, to support their queen, her offspring and the rest of their hive. When humans are responsible, we can take some of the honey, which is stored in waxy honeycomb the hard working bees have also created, and we enjoy it. All without damaging their hive community.

The stuff you buy at the store, in a bottle shaped like a teddy bear, that’s not honey. It’s sugar syrup. Also, if you want help with your allergies, you will most probably have to find a farmer’s market. The honey has to be local, and it has to be “raw wildflower” honey. The color, smell and taste will differ because the flowers the bees munched on will differ, but real raw honey always tastes like honey.

You cannot purchase “clover” honey. Clover honey does not have the diversity of pollen that is needed to treat your allergies, and build your immunity. Clover honey is milk when you need raw wildflower honey cream. It’s broth when you need stew. It’s cubic zirconia when you need a VVS. You must purchase local wildflower honey, or you’re wasting time and money.

🚫DISCLAIMER – Do not take a short cut. If you don’t buy local Wildflower Honey, your allergies will remain the same. You will have to continue farting your way through allergy season because it’s not just in your imagination.

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NATURE TODAY CAN BLOW BAD BREATH AWAY

by Kourtney A. Moses

If you have to ask the question, “Does my breath stink?” the answer is always YES! The world can smell everything you had for lunch, and possibly even what you’re thinking of having for dinner. No worries. You don’t need to burn your tongue off, with alcohol-based mouthwashes, to save the world from your disagreeable breath. There are natural remedies for fighting bad breath odor.

💥 WATER

A well hydrated mouth is the first defense against bad breath. A dry mouth is a warm vacationing desert wonderland for bacteria. Your bad breath will be amplified, and more difficult to stave off. When it comes to the tolerability of your breath, water is your new bestie.

💥 SPEARMINT

Spearmint is one of the most glorious scented herbs. Its aroma is easily recognizable, and is deemed pleasant by cultures all across the globe. It contains high amounts of chlorophyll (the healthy stuff that makes the green plants green,) and can temporarily mask the odor of almost any unpleasant smelling meal.

💥 GREEN TEA

Green tea is mild in flavor, and can quench your thirst, lubricate your dry mouth and its polyphenols prevent the bacteria that cause bad breath from continuing to multiply.

💥 CHERRIES

Cherries neutralize methyl gas. This is the funky stuff the overly comfortable bacteria in your mouth poot out. Instead of two olives, ask the waiter for two cherries in your drink.

💥 PARSLEY

Parsley has a fairly neutral scent, and can easily be requested as a side garnish to your meal. It contains high levels of chlorophyll, and naturally breaks down sulfur compounds and kills odor causing bacteria.

💥 SPINACH

Spinach can be a love it or hate it vegetable. Some find the milder, baby spinach, a more pleasant option. The polyphenols in this plant slow the multiplication of the bacteria that contribute to bad breath.

💥 CITRUS

There are non-roughage options for natural bad breath remedies. Oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruits all contain high levels of acidic juice and vitamin C. This creates an environment where it’s difficult for bad breath causing bacteria to flourish.

You might not be a cape wearing superhero, but you can save the planet from having to suffer through your smelly garlic, corn chip and onion dip breath. You don’t even need to ruin your supermodel waistline, pearly white teeth or flawless public image in order to make it happen.

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