Almond Butter Cookies

Posted on 7/31/2009 08:49:00 PM - by Cyn
almondbuttercookies.jpg picture by synkinesis
2/3 C Butter (you can use 1 C butter and no ghee)
1/3 C Ghee
2 T sugar
2 eggs
1/2 C Maple Syrup
1 T vanilla
2 C Almond Butter
2 C Flour
1/2 t Baking Soda
1/2 t Baking Powder
Chopped dark chocolate bar
Pitted cherries garnish

Preheat oven to 350 F

Mix softened butter and ghee together with sugar. Add eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla. Mix. 
Add Almond Butter. Mix. Add Chocolate chips.

Add mixed Flour, Baking Soda, and Baking Powder

Roll mixed dough into slightly smaller than golf balls, place on greased or floured cooke sheet. Use fork to gently smash dough to make crisscross mark. Place pitted cherries in center.

Bake at 350 F for 8 minutes

Acid Alkali Food Chart

Posted on 7/29/2009 07:47:00 AM - by Cyn In: , ,


Here is an acid-alkali food chart as adapted from "The pH Balance Diet" by Vyas and Le Quesne

Remember this is not the pH of the food before you eat it, it is a chart of the acid-alkali forming properties once your body processes the food you eat.

To restore your pH levels to what they should be, and if you eat anything close to the SAD (Standard American Diet) you are probably too acidic, eat 80% Alkaline, 20% Acid forming foods.

The benefits of coconut oil

Posted on 7/21/2009 08:30:00 AM - by Cyn In: , ,
Coconut oil has some amazing properties! You may be interested in trying it out. You can use to as an oil for cooking, rub on your body for beautiful healthy looking skin, use it in your hair for damaged hair or dandruff, or use it as safe and all natural lubricant for sexual activity. Here is a list of the benefits of coconut oil as listed on http://www.coconutresearchcenter.org/

  • Kills viruses that cause influenza, herpes, measles, hepatitis C, SARS, AIDS, and other illnesses.

  • Kills bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, gum disease and cavities, pneumonia, and gonorrhea, and other diseases.

  • Kills fungi and yeasts that cause candidiasis, ringworm, athlete's foot, thrush, diaper rash, and other infections.

  • Expels or kills tapeworms, lice, giardia, and other parasites.

  • Provides a nutritional source of quick energy.

  • Boosts energy and endurance, enhancing physical and athletic performance.

  • Improves digestion and absorption of other nutrients including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

  • Improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose.

  • Relieves stress on pancreas and enzyme systems of the body.

  • Reduces symptoms associated with pancreatitis.

  • Helps relieve symptoms and reduce health risks associated with diabetes.

  • Reduces problems associated with malabsorption syndrome and cystic fibrosis.

  • Improves calcium and magnesium absorption and supports the development of strong bones and teeth.

  • Helps protect against osteoporosis.

  • Helps relieve symptoms associated with gallbladder disease.

  • Relieves symptoms associated with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and stomach ulcers.

  • Improves digestion and bowel function.

  • Relieves pain and irritation caused by hemorrhoids.

  • Reduces inflammation.

  • Supports tissue healing and repair.

  • Supports and aids immune system function.

  • Helps protect the body from breast, colon, and other cancers.

  • Is heart healthy; improves cholesterol ratio reducing risk of heart disease.

  • Protects arteries from injury that causes atherosclerosis and thus protects against heart disease.

  • Helps prevent periodontal disease and tooth decay.

  • Functions as a protective antioxidant.

  • Helps to protect the body from harmful free radicals that promote premature aging and degenerative disease.

  • Does not deplete the body's antioxidant reserves like other oils do.

  • Improves utilization of essential fatty acids and protects them from oxidation.

  • Helps relieve symptoms associated with chronic fatigue syndrome.

  • Relieves symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement).

  • Reduces epileptic seizures.

  • Helps protect against kidney disease and bladder infections.

  • Dissolves kidney stones.

  • Helps prevent liver disease.

  • Is lower in calories than all other fats.

  • Supports thyroid function.

  • Promotes loss of excess weight by increasing metabolic rate.

  • Is utilized by the body to produce energy in preference to being stored as body fat like other dietary fats.

  • Helps prevent obesity and overweight problems.

  • Applied topically helps to form a chemical barrier on the skin to ward of infection.

  • Reduces symptoms associated the psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis.

  • Supports the natural chemical balance of the skin.

  • Softens skin and helps relieve dryness and flaking.

  • Prevents wrinkles, sagging skin, and age spots.

  • Promotes healthy looking hair and complexion.

  • Provides protection form damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation form the sun.

  • Helps control dandruff.

  • Does not form harmful by-products when heated to normal cooking temperature like other vegetable oils do.

  • Has no harmful or discomforting side effects.

  • Is completely non-toxic to humans.

----http://www.coconutresearchcenter.org/----

I highly recommend this product to all persons. Especially those of us with IC. Sexual romance is a bit scary for many of us because it can mean flares that can last for far longer than needed. Lubrication is very important for reducing the occurrence of flare ups, but you need to use a lube that isn't going to cause a flare up all on its own!

Coconut oil is the perfect alternative to commercially available products. It's anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties help to reduce the occurrence of flare ups and the common UTI many of us oh so dread.

So buy yourself a bottle of coconut oil, treat yourself to a luxurious spa treatment or dinner, or an amazing night of romance with your significant other!

I highly recommend 100% Pure Organic Coconut Oil made by Maui Tropical Soaps!

http://www.mauitropicalsoaps.com/content-product_info/product_id-1225/organic_coconut_oil_8_5oz_250ml.html

Unlike many coconut oils you find in the stores, this has not been artificially "enhanced" (hydrogenated to increase melting point).

Get rid of your SAD

Posted on 7/20/2009 10:11:00 AM - by Cyn
It has been said that our (IC patients) bodies are too acidic. Well the fact of the matter is: most American's bodies are too acidic.

Generally people in our culture eat SAD (the Standard American Diet). This diet usually consists of eggs and bacon for breakfast, hamburgers and fries for lunch, and steak an potatoes for dinner and candybars and coffee drinks for snacks. Where is the nutritional value in that?

We continue to get sick and continue to wonder why we continually feel ill. In order to start to feel better, we need to start giving our bodies what it is they need to repair themselves: a Balanced Diet!

Once our bodies start to get rid of all the junk we put in them, they can start to stockpile the necessary vitamins and minerals so they can do their jobs. If you want to help you body to help itself the first thing you need to do is throw out that snickers bar and over-sugared, over-caffeinated drink you got at Starbucks this morning and replace them with foods that will actually give your body nutrients.

A great place to start is with a pH balancing diet. It will help to get rid of all that extra acidity in your body making your sick.

More on this subject to come soon....

Where is your food coming from?

Posted on 7/18/2009 07:41:00 PM - by Cyn In:
Food is by far the most important aspect of one's health. Quite literally, "you are what you eat." If you eat good healthy foods, you will be a healthy individual; likewise, if you eat junk food and food full of artificial ingredients and god knows what else, quite frankly, you won't be.

As I'm sure you know, much of the food you find in the supermarkets has been sprayed with pesticides, then processed, then chocked-full of artificial ingredients to "enhance" flavorings, colorings, and shelf life. The effects of many, if not most, of these additives have not been thoroughly investigated, yet somehow the FDA approves them for human consumption anyway!

But as a consumer you have the right and the ability to choose what goes into your body. Your body is your temple and you should fill it with delicious and nutritious foods. Foods that will energize you, foods that will improve your health, foods that are good for you and will do no harm.

Due to the negative and unknown effects of pesticides and additives, many people are switching to Organic foods and produce. Many people nowadays are unable to eat additives. People like those of us with Interstitial Cystitis are finding that are condition is worsened by these "food enhancing" products.

While, yes, some food additives are certainly beneficial, our society has gone food additive crazy. It had become difficult to find foods without it...Until recently. Organic products are now found everywhere. You can find them in your local supermarket, in Wal-Mart, even in retail stores like Walgreens and Longs!

I encourage you to start your journey to a healthier you by looking at the ingredients in the products you purchase at the store. See how many of them you can read, then look at the ingredients in similar organic alternatives. Then, start supporting your local organic farmers! Purchase organic products, especially those produced by a farmer near you. Better your health, support your community. There's not better way to shop!

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