Cinnamon and Honey Cures

Honey is the only food on the planet that will not spoil or rot. What it will do is what some call ‘turning to sugar’. In reality, honey is always honey. However, when left in a cool dark place for a long time it will “crystallize”.. When this happens loosen the lid, boil some water and sit the honey container in the hot water, but turn off the heat and let it liquefy naturally. It is then as good as it ever was. Never boil honey or put it in a microwave. This will kill the enzymes in the honey.

Cinnamon and Honey Bet the drug companies won’t like this one getting around. Facts on Honey and Cinnamon :It is found that a mixture of honey and Cinnamon cures most diseases. Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world. Scientists of today also accept honey as a ‘Ram Ban’ (very effective) medicine for all kinds of diseases. Honey can be used without side effects for any kind of diseases.Today’s science says that even though honey is sweet, when it is taken in the right dosage as a medicine, it does not harm even diabetic patients. Weekly World News, a magazine in Canada, in its issue dated 17 January,1995 has given the following list of diseases that can be cured by honey and cinnamon, as researched by western scientists :

HEART DISEASES : Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply it on bread instead of jelly and jam and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and saves the patient from heart attack. Also, those who have already had an attack, when they do this process daily, they are kept miles away from the next attack. Regular use of the above process relieves loss of breath and strengthens the heart beat. In America and Canada , various nursing homes have treated patients successfully and have found that as one ages the arteries and veins lose their flexibility and get clogged; honey and cinnamon revitalize the arteries and the veins.

ARTHRITIS : Arthritis patients may take daily (morning and night) one cup of hot water with two tablespoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. When taken regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured. In a recent research conducted at the Copenhagen University, it was found that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and half teaspoon Cinnamon powder before breakfast, they found that within a week (out of the 200 people so treated) practically 73 patients were totally relieved of pain — and within a month, most all the patients who could not walk or move around because of arthritis now started walking without pain. 

BLADDER INFECTIONS : Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it. It destroys the germs in the bladder..

CHOLESTEROL :Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water given to a cholesterol patient was found to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10 percent within two hours. As mentioned for arthritic patients, when taken three times a day, any chronic cholesterol is cured. According to information received in the said Journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves complaints of cholesterol.

COLDS : Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for three days. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold, and, clear the sinuses.

UPSET STOMACH : Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and also clears stomach ulcers from its root.

GAS : According to the studies done in India and Japan , it is revealed that when Honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.

IMMUNE SYSTEM : Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacterial and viral attacks. Scientists have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use of Honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles (where DNA is contained) to fight bacterial and viral diseases. 

INDIGESTION : Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food is eaten relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals.

INFLUENZA : A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural ‘Ingredient’ which kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from flu.

LONGEVITY : Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly, arrests the ravages of old age. Use four teaspoons of honey, one teaspoon of cinnamon powder, and three cups of water and boil to make a tea. Drink 1/4 cup, three to four times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. Life spans increase and even a 100 year old will start performing the chores of a 20-year-old..

RASPY OR SORE THROAT : When throat has a tickle or is raspy, take one tablespoon of honey and sip until gone. Repeat every three hours until throat is without symptoms.

PIMPLES : Three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it off the next morning with warm water. When done daily for two weeks, it removes all pimples from the root.

SKIN INFECTIONS : Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts cures eczema, ringworm and all types of skin infections.

WEIGHT LOSS : Daily in the morning one half hour before breakfast and on an empty stomach, and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup of water. When taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the most obese person. Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie diet.

CANCER : Recent research in Japan and Australia has revealed that advanced cancer of the stomach and bones have been cured successfully. Patients suffering from these kinds of cancer should daily take one tablespoon of honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder three times a day for one month .

FATIGUE : Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful rather than being detrimental to the strength of the body. Senior citizens who take honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts are more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton, who has done research, says that a half tablespoon of honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder, even when the vitality of the body starts to decrease, when taken daily after brushing and in the afternoon at about 3 : 00 P.M., the vitality of the body increases within a week.

BAD BREATH : People of South America, gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water first thing in the morning so their breath stays fresh throughout the day..

HEARING LOSS : Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder, taken in equal parts restores hearing. Remember when we were kids? We had toast with real butter and cinnamon sprinkled on it!

From: http://foxy955stl.com/healthy-lifestyles/diabetes/niecydavis/who-knew-cinnamon-and-honey-has-medical-benefits/

Homemade Yogurt (in a crock pot)

Having become attached to yogurt daily, I committed to learning to make an acceptable product. Here is my first attempt. I read lots of recipes and chose the easiest one.

What you need:

Crock pot (at least three quart size with low setting)


Half gallon of milk (Ultra pasteurized will not work. While I didn't research the reason, I expect that we need bacteria to grow.)


Time at home to monitor the process (or to return within two hour blocks)

One half cup of plain yogurt (free of additives - just milk and bacteria strains - no pectins, guar gums, etc)

Kitchen utensils - ladle, spoon or whisk, colander/strainer, cheese clothe, paper towels, or clean white clothe, a large bath towel and containers for storing yogurt.

 

*  Pour milk into crock pot and cook on low for two and a half hours.I checked the milk at two hours as my crock pot tends to be very hot. Various opinions said the temperature should reach 110  - 160 degrees. As the milk is already pasteurized the lower temperature seems fine.

* After two and a half hours, turn off the crock pot and leave it to set for three hours. (As my kitchen is unheated, I found two hours was long enough to cool the milk.)


* After the three hours, ladle out two cups of the warm milk and stir/whisk in 1/2 cup of the store bought active culture yogurt. Pour back into the crock pot and whisk/stir to combine.


Replace the lid. Unplug the crock pot and wrap in a heavy towel or blanket for insulation. Leave set for 8 hours or overnight.


In the morning, it will have thickened to the consistency of plain low-fat yogurt.

Seeking a thicker product, I strained the yogurt by ladling it into a colander lined with napkins. I have read that it can be strained through cheese cloth or even hung to drain in butter cloth.

yogurt draining at sink

Yogurt treat with frozen mixed berries

Yogurt with seedless blackberry jam

Yogurt smoothie - super green foods, carrot juice and blackberry jam

Winter Fiber Boost

Toast with raw local honey

I'm not into hot cereal unless it's rice. I enjoy a whole grain bread (Ezekiel 4:9) with honey and cream cheese. Of course, every day, I have chia seeds. This was a new twist and quite delightful. The only problem was my toast got cold while I was taking pictures.

I have learned that the best way to add chia seeds to my muffins is just before spooning into the pan. That way the seeds stay crunchy rather than absorbing the liquid in the batter. Chia seeds can be soaked first to increase moisture, but added at the end, they become a compliment just like nuts and fruit. Try something new - just for fun.

Spread cream cheese. Sprinkle with chia seeds. Enjoy.

I included the links so you will have full access to great foods! Salud!

Sauerkraut and Ginger

These are a few of my favorite things - mixed with chocolate.

Petite Chocolate Sauerkraut Muffins

This week I made chocolate sauerkraut cake. It's very easy. Just take your favorite cake recipe and add a cup of drained sauerkraut. Reduce the fluid measure by half a cup and you will have a dense moist sweet tangy treat.

Sauerkraut is a delicious healthy treat if homemade (cold pack) or purchased as raw (from the cold section). It is a probiotic offering all the benefits of vitamin C, lactobacilli, and other nutrients. This will make a great project for 2012 garden harvest.

Chocolate Ginger - Cooling

This evening I made dark chocolate with ginger. Even easier, melt one cup of dark chocolate chips (either in the microwave for one minute on high, then 15 seconds more at 50% or over a double boiler) and add a half cup of crystallized ginger pieces. Spread the mixture on a silicon sheet or parchment paper to cool. Cut or break into pieces and store in a cool space. This is my replacement for my favorite chocolate bar - Chocolove. My version satisfies the sweet and spicy desires.

There's no reason to limit the version to ginger. Try your own blend with nuts, fruits, spices and seeds. The adventure never ends. What's your favorite chocolate treat?

Baked Pumpkins

This year my garden decided to bloom and set fruit in late September. Fortunately it was warm enough for pumpkins, cucumbers and tomatoes to keep growing. That's how we got all those tomatoes for the green tomato fritters. Finally this week the pumpkins have all turned orange. Initially, I was going to post on cooking them in the microwave, crock pot, and oven. However, after I cooked the first one in the microwave with fabulous success, there was no turning else where. I cooked two pumpkins. Both turned out great.

These pumpkins were harvested before the frost, though I hear they may have lasted. They are larger than the pie variety, but small still.

Place in microwave for 15 minutes or until the skin is soft.

Pumpkin split at bottom - maybe pierce next time.

Slice open while hot - steaming!

Remove seeds and the stringy stuff inside.

Serve with butter, salt and pepper - Yum!

Extending Holiday Bargains

Turnips and cheese

During the fall/winter season there are great bargains to be had. Far better than most other times of year. For instance, here in the US there are certain foods that are attached to Thanksgiving so that grocers stock up and use those items to bring customers into the store. Rather than shopping for only one meal, occasion or season, stock up on the items you will use and enjoy throughout the year.

In my area, sales change on Wednesday, so Tuesday will be the last (theoretical) day I can get those bargains. There are some foods I love but save for only special events. But on sale I can collect a couple to save for later. Yes, I know, I'm shopping. But consider this, frozen green beans, $0.69/#, organic half and half $2.29/32oz (can be frozen), apples and pears from $1.00 - 1.99/# - even organic, and of course butter! The staples I use didn't change, but why would they? I have found a new grocer for organic oats, dried cherries, and some lentils. The rest I get online.

More chia seed cookies

It's your dollar, you may as well be as savvy spending as the marketers are working to get it. Consider the gift of consumable goods to friends and family. Who doesn't appreciate a treat now and then, or perhaps a meal? Check out recipes for easy spinach dip and simply delicious green beans.

To life! Abundantly!

A beautiful day to enjoy living

Shadow Marching

I've skipped Black Friday for a couple of years now. The main reason is that by the time I actually got to the store the deals are gone, captured by the shoppers who camped out overnight and took the store by storm in the wee hours. Since I was coming after work (you'd think 8 AM was early enough to go shopping) I was already six to eight hours behind the crowd. I just wanted some small thing, say a flash drive for $4 or a DVD for $5. No way. None left. "Those were gone by 5 AM." That did it. No point. By the way, I did find a 4 GB flash drive for $4, no shipping, online, in the comfort of my home. So, rather than braving the onslaught of those desperate for a bargain, I would rather decide exactly what I desire and need and do the research to find it.

Swing backwards from the top

Today, we went to the park, played on the "monkey bars" and walked on the trail. My granddaughter, DA, was scared to climb to the top, but eventually she made it and we learned the words, "Brave" and "Courageous." She ran off and left me repeatedly as she explored the creek looking for fish. And when we came home, she found a bamboo stick and we had a stick fight for she is Warrior Ballerina Princess.

The sun was bright, temperatures warm, and breeze soft. "I want to play, GG. Let's play." What better invitation is there?