How to Prepare Charcoal Poultice

• Materials Needed

1. Charcoal Powder
2. Two pieces of thin cotton cloth or diaper
3. Cellophane or plastic bag
4. Cold or warm water
5. Mixing Bowl
6. Mixing spoon or ladle
7. Elastic roller bandage number 4 or a 4 inch-wide cloth
8. Safety pins

• Procedure 

1.  Place the charcoal powder in a mixing bowl.
2. Pour in water gradually.
3. Stir it slowly with a spoon or ladle to make a charcoal paste.Mixture should not be too dry and too wet.
4. Spread a piece of cloth on the table.
5. Spread a 1/4 inch charcoal paste on the center to the cloth.See to it that it's one or two inches wider than the diseased body organ which will be applied on.
6. Fold the four sides of the cloth over the charcoal paste.
7. Turn the covered charcoal paste upside down and drain the excess water by pressing it with a piece of dry cloth. 

HOW TO APPLY CHARCOAL POULTICE

1. Apply the poultice on the center of the area to be treated.
2. Cover it with a thin cellophane or plastic to keep the heat and moisture intact.
3. Cover with a clean dry cloth.The cloth must be one or two inches wider than the poultice so the heat cannot escape.
4. Bind tightly with a roller bandage or with a strip of cloth.
5. Leave it cover overnight or do it three times a day.
6. Dress the patient in the morning.
7. Repeat the treatment until the condition is placed under control or heated.     

FREQUENCY OF APPLICATION

1.Overnight                7:00pm to 5:00am


2.Three times a day     7:00am to 11:00am
                                    1:00pm to 5:pm
                                    7:00pm to 5:00am

Therapeutic Effects of Charcoal

CHARCOAL therapy is a universal remedy to the many health problems people face today.It has helped my family.Charcoal's major role in the healing process is merely to adsorb toxins,germs,viruses,treated,bacteria,and wound secretions

Charcoal Powder

Charcoal Capsule

Below is a list of some of the therapy.

1. Relieves pain and aches
2. Adsorbs acids produced by the stomach
3. Relieves gouts and arthritis
4. Destroys or stops the growth of bacteria
5. Removes odors (a deodorant)
6. Prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting
7. Relieves inflammations
8. Favors the removal of stones in the bladder,kidneys,and gall bladder
9. Prevents or checks rabies
10. Prevents the development of or the pathogenic action of microbes
11. Prevents or checks pus formation
12. Lowers body temperature as in fever
13. Relieves rheumatism
14. Prevents the growth of microorganism 
15. Relieves abdominal pain
16. Adsorbs poison,food,or chemicals
17. Relieves cough and disorders of the lungs
18. Adsorbs poisonous matters from animals,insects,and snakes
19. Destroys disease-producing organisms
20. Helps to prevent gas from forming in the intestines and assists in expending it
21. Purifies and cleanses impurities in the blood
22. Cleanses boils,ulcers,and wounds by adsorbing pus,fluid secretions,and all products of infections
23. Cleanses and dissolves polyps or cysts
24. Promotes the health of the liver
25. Promotes or brings healing of boils,and carbuncles
26. Relieves diseases of the eyes and ears
27. Controls abnormal growths,such as corns or solid masses
28. Stimulates digestion and improves appetite

Charcoal is not a substitute for drug medications but a simple remedy before a doctor comes.Therefore,careful observance on the principles of charcoal treatment is very essential.

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All about Chives and Chinese Chives

Today i would like to share some information about Chives.

Chives:In culinary terms,chives are really classed as a herb,but as members of the onion family they are worth mentioning here.As anyone who has grown them knows,chives are tufts of romantic grass with pretty pale lilac flowers,which are also edible.

Preparing and Serving:Chives are often snipped with scissors and added to egg dishes,or used as a garnish for salads and soups,adding a pleasant but faint onion flavor.Along with parsley,tarragon and chervil,they are an essential ingredients of fines herbs.Chives are also a delicious addition to soft cheeses,far nicer than a commercially bought cheeses,where the flavor of chives virtually disappears.Stir also into soft butter for an alternative to garlic butter.This can then be spread on to bread and baked like garlic bread.If adding to cooked dishes,cook only very briefly,otherwise their flavor will be lost.

Chinese Chives:Chinese chives,sometimes called garlic chives,have a delicate garlic flavor,and if you see them for sale in your local Chinese supermarket,they are worth buying as they add a delicate onion flavor to stir-fries and other oriental dishes.

Preparing and Serving:Use them as you would chives-both the green and white parts are edible.They are also delicious served on their own as a vegetable accompaniment.

This is for Buying and Storing:For both types of chives,look for plump,uniformly green specimens with no brown spots or signs of wilting.They can be stored for up to a week in the fridge.Unopened flowers on Chinese chives are an indication that the plant is young and therefore more tender than with fully opened flowers.


Hope this will help you...

Fats and Oils

        For general frying,choose oils high in Polyunsaturates.Sunflower,rape seed and groundnut have the lightest flavors,and these are the ones preferred by gourmet cooks.Corn oil and blended vegetables oils are stronger in flavour.Increasingly popular is olive oil.Not only highly prized for flavour,it also has properties beneficial to health,being high in mono-saturates,which are thought to help reduce blood cholesterol levels.Two main qualities are available pure olive oil,which is excellent for general cooking,and extra virgin oil,which is made from the first cold pressing of the olives,producing a full-flavoured,almost peppery taste.It is ideal for dressing salads and as a healthier substitute for butter.Aromatic seed and nut oils,such as sesame,walnut and hazelnut,are too heavy and expensive for general use,but they are ideal for trickling on hot vegetables,pulses or pasta.
        All fats,unless labelled specifically "lower" or "reduced fat" contain approximately the same amount of calories.It is the type of fat within them that counts when it comes to our health.Sunflower and olive oil spreads are lower in harmful saturates and higher in healthier polyunsaturates and mono-saturates.Spreads labelled "low fat"or "reduced fat" will have more added water,which helps to reduce the calories but almost makes them more difficult for frying and baking.
         Fats and oils are important in out diets,contributing vital vitamins,such as A,D and E,so do not cut them altogether.Include them in moderate amounts.Check pack labels for full nutritional details,and remember to restrict your fat intake to no more than one-third of your total daily of calories.

The Power of Green Kamut

        I just want to share my experience about this Green kamut supplement that is very powerful and it helps me with my digestion.My digestion before is not good at all and when i start taking this it was change and it allows me to use the bathroom everyday once or twice,unlike before i only go at least twice a week it was so bad,i don't feel comfortable because of my waste that was not release everyday it sounds nasty but it's true.All i can say is that now everything is doing great.If you have any issues just like me u can try this one.

 How to use:
     
Mix 2 teaspoons of powder with 6 oz of juice or water in a shaker or mix powder with a small amount of liquid, then add remaining liquid.

To avoid rapid detoxification, begin using 1-teaspoon daily slowly increasing to 2-3 teaspoons daily. Greens of Kamut is an alkaline forming food. In order to assure complete absorption, take on an empty stomach at least 25 minutes before or after meal.


You will find a wealth of easily digestible nutrients, including:

• Light weight vegetarian protein
• Antioxidants and digestive enzymes with anti-aging properties
• Alkaline potential to normalize pH and counteract the build-up of toxic acids
• A wide spectrum of vitamins and minerals including calcium, iron, vitamin K, C, B-vitamins, folic acid, betacarotene, magnesium and others
• Chlorophyll, considered essential to health by many experts Pure Planet cereal grass juice powders detoxify the body, rebuild tissue, provide an excellent source of antioxidants, promote beneficial flora in the intestines, help normalize blood sugar, foster weight loss, oxygenate and alkalize the blood and promote radiant skin. Now that’s what we call a superfood.  

You can purchase this online at:

www.vitacost.com

www.herspro.com

www.amazon.com

www.vitaminshoppe.com

there's more just google it....

Enjoy and live healthy...

MIRAFLOR

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Superfood For Everyday Health

When I came to the US and married, my husband introduced me to a new way of living, which is multifaceted.  One of the things he introduced me to was this concept of superfood.  Every morning he had this routine of taking in powdered superfood.  The product he used then, and that the whole family uses now, is called "Greens Today."  It's a mix of freeze dried vegetable, fruit and grass (ie wheat, barley) juices, herbs, etc.  Below you can see a photo of the bottle.

At first, I have to admit, I did not like the taste.  I could only take it with juice or soy milk- another one of his introductions.  Over time, I got used to the taste and could take it with water, which is what is recommended. 

After some time of starting my regimen, maybe a couple of months or so, I began to notice some changes in my body.  For one, I no longer suffered from the agony of dysmenorrhea.  Yaaaay! No more cramping during my period!  Another wonderful thing that occurred is that I had more energy and I felt better overall.

So, my husband was leading me right after all.  Thanks honey!  At first, all I could think about is that greeny, unfamiliar taste, uggh.  But, I guess my taste buds got used to the spirulina, broccoli and all the other superfoods in the mix.  My kids got to the point that every morning, when they saw their papi taking his daily dose of greens today in the kitchen, they would ask for their portion too.  Of course he acted like it was the tastiest thing in the world to get them to first take it....

My husband tells everyone he can about greens today.  Everyone who tries it, has said that he/she can tell a difference after taking it.  His mother said that when she runs out of it, she can tell that her energy level decreases.  If you want to try greens today for yourself, you can go  to websites such as  www.vitacost.com to get it at a nice warehouse price.  It's much cheaper than at your retail healthfood store, we found. 

Happy superfooding! ;-)

Yours Truly,

Mira