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The Health Benefits of Rose Petals + Healthy Recipes

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfRuGvzu1FjehGKlt-2dg_oZfbnnp-ZE8v9740oWvn4Q9SBaYkaNv9QjfZ-ErO-lmGxKdeD0Tnn0QQB9CnSS5Kr3luCGFcsDCAzhZMQv7Nij-TmyoX2z5uriVbkiilLFzgM_H6L_aQJZOA/s1600/Pink-Rose-Petals.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfRuGvzu1FjehGKlt-2dg_oZfbnnp-ZE8v9740oWvn4Q9SBaYkaNv9QjfZ-ErO-lmGxKdeD0Tnn0QQB9CnSS5Kr3luCGFcsDCAzhZMQv7Nij-TmyoX2z5uriVbkiilLFzgM_H6L_aQJZOA/s640/Pink-Rose-Petals.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />It may seem weird, but rose petals have been a part of many cooking recipes for centuries. They are used for a variety of reasons from their smell to adding a floral flavor to use as décor and for symbolism. Regardless of the reason, rose petals can be a wonderful addition to your kitchen arsenal. What’s even more interesting is that rose petals actually have benefits to our health, including:<br />Very low calorie count<br />Contains vitamin C<br />Can help treat digestive disorders<br />Can be used to relieve pain from injuries<br />Can help alleviate menstrual pains and irregularities<br /><br />Eating rose petals, as well as other interesting ingredients, may help us feel good, therefore boosting our mood.<br />Different Ways to Use Rose Petals in the Kitchen<br /><br /><br />Here are some quick recipes to start your petal-cooking adventure:<br />Recipe 1: Rose-Infused Honey<br /><br />Honey has always been known for its medicinal benefits. Here’s what you need to add some rose petals to honey:<br />One to two tablespoons of dried rose petals<br />One cup or eight ounces of honey<br /><br /><br />As much as possible, go for a light honey with a mild flavor. You will also need a strainer, a stirrer such as wooden spoon ladle or chopstick, and a jar. Follow the steps below for this recipe:<br />You can chop the rose petals, but note that they can be harder to strain out. Still, they are much easier for infusion.<br />Prepare the jar and add the petals at the bottom.<br />Fill up the jar with honey – just near the top.<br />Stir the combination to make sure the herbs are all coated with honey.<br />Fill the jar completely with more honey.<br />Cover the jar tightly and let it infuse for five days (or more if you want a stronger flavor).<br />Strain and take the honey.<br />Recipe 2: Rose Petals in Cocktails<br /><br />There are a few ways to make rose tea, but here’s one that’s really easy. You’ll need the following:<br />One to two cups of rose petals (fresh and organic)<br />Three cups of water<br />Optional: sweeteners like honey<br /><br />With the ingredients above, make your tea with the following steps:<br />Wash the rose petals first in running water before using them.<br />Add three cups of water in a saucepan and place the rose petals afterward.<br />Boil the liquid for about five minutes.<br />Strain and add honey or any sweetener. You can also drink it as it is.<br /><br />Rose tea has been used for generations to help with menstrual pain. It can also prevent acne and improve both skin and hair.

The Health Benefits of Rose Petals + Healthy Recipes

It may seem weird, but rose petals have been a part of many cooking recipes for centuries. They are used for a variety of reasons from their...

10:20

How to Boost Your Memory and Brain Function Using Herbs

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIW8spbYoJr-tmg8jCwY0F6qXX074oXkJMgZbLUsU39OAoM2-k9UldyusiBbuDsbryETLzTWQnZgq2J0Kn958KnQ_cnDySaqLg9v3gbb4tUdH-dxFGWL5EP6aHw9RKejQ48B8It83RXQK2/s1600/Rosemary.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIW8spbYoJr-tmg8jCwY0F6qXX074oXkJMgZbLUsU39OAoM2-k9UldyusiBbuDsbryETLzTWQnZgq2J0Kn958KnQ_cnDySaqLg9v3gbb4tUdH-dxFGWL5EP6aHw9RKejQ48B8It83RXQK2/s640/Rosemary.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />As we grow older, our brain functions start to decline, which can easily affect our ability to retain information. But even younger people suffer from memory loss. Although temporary, this can have a negative impact on our studies or jobs. Thankfully, there are traditional methods in which herbs are used to help improve our memory and our overall mental health.<br />Top Herbs for Memory<br />1. Ginseng<br /><br />There are many studies supporting the use of ginseng in improving cognitive function. An example is the study by the University of Northumbria in Tyne, England in which ginseng can be used as a substitute for some medications, such as those prescribed for ADHD. Ginseng may also prevent radiation from harming the body. To use for your memory, add ginseng to your tea.<br />2. Gingko Biloba<br /><br /><br />If memory problems are associated with aging, taking gingko biloba supplements every day can help. Make sure you talk to your doctor first before you use this in deterring dementia or any memory condition.<br />3. Rosemary<br /><br />This herb has long been used to boost memory because of its richness in carnosic acid. This antioxidant penetrates the cerebral vascular tissues, which become dilated. As a result, memory is improved. You can add this herb to your food or you can simply smell it daily to enhance your memory power.<br />4. Sage<br /><br />This herb is not only an ingredient in cooking, but can also help you with your memory problems. Sage has compounds that can enhance transmission of messages to the brain. A study showed that those who took sage performed better in a test where the participants were asked to remember some words vs. those who took a placebo.<br />5. Green tea<br /><br />Simply drinking green tea can help you perform better in cognitive tests. This is thanks to the drink’s antioxidant properties, which are effective in combatting oxidation that can harm the brain cells. Green tea can also preserve the hippocampus, which is the part of the brain that processes learning, emotions, and memory.<br />6. Periwinkle<br /><br />This herb has many positive effects to the body, including stopping spasms, bacterial growth, and cancer. It also has sedative effects. Apart from these, periwinkle is effective in enhancing the memory with the help of vincamine, which is an active ingredient found in its leaves and seeds. The chemical acts as a blood thinner, which then improves the flow of blood to the brain and can therefore boost retention of information.<br /><br />Aside from the herbs above, it also helps if you reduce alcohol and drug abuse, avoid being in constant stress and depression, and make sure you’re getting the right nutrients to stop memory loss.

How to Boost Your Memory and Brain Function Using Herbs

As we grow older, our brain functions start to decline, which can easily affect our ability to retain information. But even younger people s...

10:10

Mix Salt And Sugar Before Going To Bed

<div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; font-family: Ubuntu, Tahoma, Arial; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTs-q1sgOXePRILwGmUhcmaV1TwOFo3ByUo1sG25CizU7SAQl2UkmZ05fvlGWENajH59y0snffs51nidVUhknpiKsHs9SH9HpG-qyTNIHTbaeQH_BnsBZovpB1EDg3K-KaTy2Y5TDRaLor/s1600/Mix-Salt-And-Sugar-Before-Going-To-Bed.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTs-q1sgOXePRILwGmUhcmaV1TwOFo3ByUo1sG25CizU7SAQl2UkmZ05fvlGWENajH59y0snffs51nidVUhknpiKsHs9SH9HpG-qyTNIHTbaeQH_BnsBZovpB1EDg3K-KaTy2Y5TDRaLor/s640/Mix-Salt-And-Sugar-Before-Going-To-Bed.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; font-family: Ubuntu, Tahoma, Arial; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;">Insomnia is a difficulty with either falling or staying asleep and it is a common problem which bothers many people nowadays. Try this combination of salt and sugar for better sleep and to stop insomnia.</div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; font-family: Ubuntu, Tahoma, Arial; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"><strong style="box-sizing: inherit;">Health Benefits:</strong></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; font-family: Ubuntu, Tahoma, Arial; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;">-Helps to strengthen the immune system</div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; font-family: Ubuntu, Tahoma, Arial; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;">-Relieves headache</div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; font-family: Ubuntu, Tahoma, Arial; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;">-Boosts your energy</div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; font-family: Ubuntu, Tahoma, Arial; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;">-Increases serotonin levels and maintains the balance ofelectrolytes in your organism</div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; font-family: Ubuntu, Tahoma, Arial; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;">-Has stress-relieving effects</div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; font-family: Ubuntu, Tahoma, Arial; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"><strong style="box-sizing: inherit;">Ingredients:</strong></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; font-family: Ubuntu, Tahoma, Arial; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;">-2 tablespoons of unrefined sea salt</div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; font-family: Ubuntu, Tahoma, Arial; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;">-10 tablespoons of brown sugar</div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; font-family: Ubuntu, Tahoma, Arial; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"><strong style="box-sizing: inherit;">Instructions:</strong></div><ul style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; font-family: Ubuntu, Tahoma, Arial; font-size: 17px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em 1.25em; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Mix salt and sugar and place them in a sterilized jar.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Before going to sleep, take a small amount of the resulting mixture, put it under your tongue and let it dissolve.</li></ul><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; font-family: Ubuntu, Tahoma, Arial; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"><strong style="box-sizing: inherit;"></strong></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; font-family: Ubuntu, Tahoma, Arial; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;">These ingredients are very helpful in stressed situations and can prevent cell damage. Moreover, the sugar provides you cells with energy while sodium is responsible for proper breathing and producing of energy.</div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; font-family: Ubuntu, Tahoma, Arial; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"><br /></div>

Mix Salt And Sugar Before Going To Bed

Insomnia is a difficulty with either falling or staying asleep and it is a common problem which bothers many people nowadays. Try this combi...

08:15

Warning To Parents These Are Not Gummy Candies, It’s A New Lethal Drugs!

<div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; font-family: Ubuntu, Tahoma, Arial; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM1FMGmnzXhpSqRW2wz1YhAe6gVX5iIdBaM40jip-_MlEhwevFz6noLLXMRINblcm5DrSgiZ4-Ui7PPW3nb5Y8bzLoKytQpCnBydPC75a0I9AB4Wiq4Q__W8q8CIbz2WfEEzHXySyeLkck/s1600/Warning-To-Parents-These-Are-Not-Gummy-Candies-It%25E2%2580%2599s-A-New-Lethal-Drugs.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM1FMGmnzXhpSqRW2wz1YhAe6gVX5iIdBaM40jip-_MlEhwevFz6noLLXMRINblcm5DrSgiZ4-Ui7PPW3nb5Y8bzLoKytQpCnBydPC75a0I9AB4Wiq4Q__W8q8CIbz2WfEEzHXySyeLkck/s640/Warning-To-Parents-These-Are-Not-Gummy-Candies-It%25E2%2580%2599s-A-New-Lethal-Drugs.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; font-family: Ubuntu, Tahoma, Arial; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;">There is a new form of delivering illegal methamphetamine to children in form of a strawberry flavored crystal or simply a powder. The Strawberry meth has been reported in several states in US and Europe.</div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; font-family: Ubuntu, Tahoma, Arial; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;">Because of the sweet taste and candy-like appearance there is concern about children coming into contact with it but experts say it`s not been made that way just for the purpose of introducing it to children.  The sweet taste and a harmless-sounding name given is a marketing trick  to ease it into the hands of any potential victim.</div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; font-family: Ubuntu, Tahoma, Arial; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;">This powder, as small gems (also called “ice”), may be taken in several ways, including orally, sniffing, smoking or even IV(intravenously).Once when you take it, this drug is easily distributed to  certain mind and brain cells in a very short time . The individuals who take it become mentally and physically dependent.</div>

Warning To Parents These Are Not Gummy Candies, It’s A New Lethal Drugs!

There is a new form of delivering illegal methamphetamine to children in form of a strawberry flavored crystal or simply a powder. The Straw...