NATURAL REMEDIES - GOLDEN KNOWLEDGE BLOG

DIRECTIONS ON PRODUCTS AREN’T JUST FOR SHOW

by Kourtney A. Moses

Here’s a “Golden Niblet.” What do you see when you glimpse into the mirror? Are you afforded an opportunity to actually view yourself? Are there objects in your way? Do they come in the form of inflamed small bumps? Maybe you’ve picked at your skin so much, that everyone else can see its scarred anger.

You’ve probably tried most things, if not every possible thing. Lotions, potions, pills, oh my! You gave the laboratory cocktails a try, and let the Fortune 500 chemists have your coins. You “clearly” were not happy with those results. Pun intended.

Let’s get back to basics, and give your skin a refreshed introduction to the world. Follow the simple daily care directions. Remain focused, and continue your daily use of the clarifying products. Stay hydrated, and see if in four weeks, you are not completely excited about the radiance you will admire in six.

Follow the directions, and you’ll be amazed at what true brilliance nature can fulfill.

Bathe Yourself In Luxury…

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A NEW TOWEL A DAY KEEPS THE BREAKOUTS AWAY

by Kourtney A. Moses

Acne is a skin condition that occurs when pores become clogged with excess oil, dirt and dead skin cells. These conditions become a buffet for bacteria, which then causes the acne to further spread.

We usually only think of the face being affected, but the chest, back and shoulders can be affected as well. Acne is most common among teenagers, though it affects people of all ages. It does not discriminate.

There are a few things we can do to ease the control acne has over our lives. There are three main focuses; bacteria, exfoliation and hydration.

💥 BACTERIA

Bacteria start to breed quickly. It is important to never use a washcloth more than once. Also, when fighting acne, it is imperative that a towel never be utilized more than twice within 24 hours. After that, too many bacteria have begun to multiply. This can spread acne.

💥 EXFOLIATION

Soft new skin is the best skin. A gentle exfoliation is majorly important to keeping your pores unclogged of dirt and oil, and for resurfacing the dry dead skin cells. If your pores are healthy and clean, there is no obstruction, or anything to feed the bacteria.

💥 HYDRATION

Staying hydrated is important for your skin’s health, both inside and out. Including lots of water in your diet can do a lot to help keep your skin cells hydrated. This minimizes the flakiness of your skin, and the clogging of your pores. Moisturizing your skin with a non-comedogenic moisturizer, twice daily, will go even further.

Often, skin becomes oily because it is overcompensating for it’s lack of moisture. This double hydration strategy will assist with controlling your skin’s balance.

A few quick changes in our daily routine, can go a long way towards giving us the skin we so fondly remember having at ten. Clearer skin is worth a couple more minutes. of our very busy days.

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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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CLEARING ACNE ON A BUDGET

by Kourtney A. Moses

Do you have Acne, but have to determine how to treat it on a “broke folk” budget? There are a few tricks that can help assist with your Acne treatment, and they are absolutely FREE!

1. Stop touching your face!!! Your filthy fingers and fingernails are avid pimple spreaders. You think your hands are clean, but they’re not. Your fingers and fingernails can be your worse enemy in the war against Acne.

2. Change your washcloth each time you use it, and change your towel once every 24 hours. Acne exacerbating bacteria begin multiplying almost immediately after using your washcloths and towels.

3. Change your pillowcase every 48 hours, and if you have body Acne, change your sheets every 48 to 72 hours. Your shedding skin-cells and natural body sweat marinated bed linens are a pimple-bacteria buffet.

4. Disinfect your cell phone screen. It lays against your face, and has picked up dirt, oil, bacteria and random questionable Walmart cart DNA.

5. Cleanse your face twice A-day, but no more. A dirty face OR overly dry/stripped skin are both fun festivals for Acne causing bacteria.

No matter your budget, these wallet friendly tips will help you toward your ultimate naturally beautiful skin experience goals. That’s the end of the FREE info. If you want some amazing natural products, such as CLEAN SLATE, SAUCE, or DIAMONDS to further help clear your Acne prone skin, and help make your face, chest and back look and feel fabulous, you will have to pay for it. You’ll be grateful you did.

That’s a Recipe’s Of Eden, natural fact!

Bathe yourself in luxury…

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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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DRENCH YOURSELF IN NATURAL OIL KNOWLEDGE

by Kourtney A. Moses

There are so many natural and carrier oils on the market today. The mind can boggle with choices, while our hair and skin are left to wistfully wither away. Here are few facts about some of the most popular natural oil options the planet has to offer.

* ARGAN OIL

Argan Oil is derived from the fruit of the Moroccan argan tree. Natives eat the oil like other cultures eat olive oil. It is believed Argan Oil might have similar heart health benefits to olive oil.

For cosmetic purposes, it is great for controlling hair frizz, moisturizing the skin on dry scalps and helping repair damaged hair follicles.

The high content of Vitamin E, essential fatty acids and antioxidants make this oil a powerhouse addition for the skin, hair and internal body.

NOTE: Be cautious. Many products on the market that say they are Argan Oil are not. They simply have it as a minimal ingredient, and thus do not offer much benefit to the hair and should not be ingested.

* SHEA BUTTER

Shea Butter is derived from the Shea Tree nuts of West Africa. It is beige or golden yellow in color, otherwise known as “white” or “yellow” Shea Butter. Most Shea Butter comes from Morocco or Ghana. The closer to the equator the tree is located, the better the Shea Butter quality.

Shea Butter is filled with Vitamin A and E, and skin loving fatty acids which keep the skin youthful and plump. In addition, it also has anti-inflammatory properties, and most people’s skin does not have an allergic reaction.

NOTE: If the Shea Butter does not say “raw” or “unrefined,” it is of no real use. All of the wonderful ingredients that bring the most benefits to the skin are removed once the Shea Butter has been “refined” or “filtered.” Therefore, you want it in all its raw / unfiltered / unrefined glory.

* JOJOBA OIL

Jojoba Oil is derived from Indian gooseberry. It is native to North America; Arizona and California in the United States, and parts of Mexico. The oil is clear yellow in color.

Jojoba Oil is unique because it is so similar to the oils found in our skin that the human body can be manipulated into thinking it is our body’s own oil. Thus, it is easily absorbed without the harsh reactions, quick evaporation or missed opportunity to treat dry skin and wrinkles.

The oil is packed with Vitamin B and Vitamin E which is always a welcome gift to the hair, skin and fingernails. It also has chromium, copper and zinc, which nourish and protect the skin.

NOTE: Although there are a bunch of amazing attributes to Jojoba Oil, and it is not toxic, the human body cannot digest it. You can get the Jojoba Oil vitamin and mineral benefits topically, but not internally. Therefore, Do Not Ingest!

* AMLA OIL

Amla Oil is s yellowish-brown oil that is extracted from the seed of a dried Indian gooseberry. It originated in Asia, and is used to stimulate hair grow, prevent dandruff and condition and strengthen the hair follicle.

It’s packed with natural antioxidants, polyphenols and Vitamin C. Amla Oil is safe to use of hair that’s located on the head or the face.

Amla Oil locks in a lot of moisture, which makes it great for use with dermatitis and eczema skin conditions.

NOTE: Women, in India, are refuted to have some of the most beautiful and well-nourished hair in the world. Amla Oil has long been a staple in many of their households’ hair-care routines.

* COCOA BUTTER

Cocoa Butter is s pale yellow fat derived from the cocoa bean. It is used to make white chocolate and many a skincare contribution.

It’s high in fatty acids, which makes it great at hydrating and maintaining elasticity in the skin. It also contains Vitamin E and Vitamin K. Cocoa Butter can slow skins aging process, prevent stretch marks, reduce the appearance of formed stretch marks and scars and give some minor protection from the sun’s UV rays.

Cocoa Butter locks in a lot of moisture, which makes it great for use with dermatitis and eczema skin conditions.

NOTE: If you pick up a 100% Cocoa Butter item, and it smells like coconuts, calmly place it back on the shelf and walk away slowly. Cocoa Butter does not smell like coconuts. They are not the same plant, and the product you picked up is probably all chemicals and perfumes.

“Unrefined” or “raw” Cocoa Butter is not unpleasant, but it does not smell like the bowl of dessert many try to sell you in stores. However, stay away from the refined stuff. You want the nourishing ingredients that are in the unrefined/ raw / unfiltered Cocoa Butter.

* MONOI OIL

Monoi Oil is an ancient Polynesian skin and hair treatment created by soaking the Tahitian Tiare gardenia flower in refined coconut oil for 15 or more days.

The production process is held to a strict guideline standard. A guided procedure must be followed before an oil is permitted to leave Tahiti with the official stamp of being 100% Monoi Oil.

Monoi Oil is infused with fatty acids, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Magnesium. The Coconut Oil is one of the most easily absorbed into the skin, and is helpful for people with dry skin, eczema or dry brittle hair follicles.

NOTE: Almost every advertised Monoi Oil on the market is a generic knock-off product which includes Monoi Oil as a minimal ingredient. Usually, they are not actually the authentic oil.

Chances are good you will have to search for a reputable online distributor. Always read the product ingredient list. There should only be two ingredients on Monoi Oil; Coconut Oil and Tiare / Gardenia flowers. A third can be fragrance because sometimes companies like to add additional scents to the natural gardenias, but nothing additional should be added

QUICK TIP: If you want to make your own Monoi Oil, buy Virgin Coconut Oil, go to the florist and purchase a few fresh gardenia. Rinse the petals with spring or purified water. Dry them on a paper towel. Roughly chop the petals, and place them in a clear jar and cover with melted Coconut Oil. Seal the jar. Place in direct sunlight for 30-45 days. Enjoy!

* PETROLEUM JELLY

Petroleum Jelly is not an actual standalone oil in itself. It is a mixture of petroleum, mineral oils and waxes. It is all mixed together, and forms the petroleum product we have all grown to know so well.

It is known for creating a moisture barrier, which helps during the healing process for small wounds and burns. It is also known for creating a barrier between minor rashes and abrasions from clothing.

Petroleum Jelly can be used after a shower to be placed on cracked heals to trap in moisture on the feet, until your next pedicure, or after washing the face to help with the appearance of chapped lips.

NOTE: Petroleum Jelly can give the illusion of miniaturization when it is not actually present. If you place it on dry skin, the pores can become drier, and choked. Thus, the skin becomes ashy, chapped, cracked or can break out with acne, dandruff or rashes.

Petroleum Jelly is a temporary fix. It should not be your daily go-to for skin and hair moisturization because it does not actually have nourishment properties.

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10 USELESS FOOD FACTS VOL 1

by Kourtney A. Moses

Here is a “Golden Niblet.” Food can seem boring, and overly complicated to understand. Your parents tell you to eat your vegetables. Doctors tell you to drink less soda, and consume less beef. Nutritionists insist you include a rainbow of produce in your daily diet, and avoid sweets and processed foods.

None of those dictates will be found below. Here are a few fun and/or interesting fun facts that might give your brain a break, and a quick knowledge boost.

1. Red Bell Peppers have 3 times as much Vitamin C as an orange.

2. A cucumber is the most hydrating of al fruits and vegetables. It is 96% water. A watermelon is only 92% water.

3. Although they once utilized carcinogenic dyes, Kraft Macaroni & Cheese is now dyed, but not seasoned with turmeric, paprika and annatto spices.

4. Dark chocolate can reduce the risk of developing diabetes and heart disease.

5. A regular russet potato has twice as much potassium as a banana.

6. Walnuts are the mightiest, heart healthy, nut you can pick out of the trail mix bowl.

7. Dark orange sweet potatoes have more than 2 1/2 times the amount of beta-carotene as a carrot, and beta-carotene has the word “carrot” built into it. Go figure…

8. In an emergency, coconut water can be used as a substitute for blood plasma.

9. If stored in an airtight container, ground coffee can be stored for 3 to 5 months past its expiration date, and still have the same taste. Instant coffee can be stored for an additional 20 years!

10. An apple a day keeps the doctor away” aphorism originally went, “Eat an apple on going to bed, and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread.”

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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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