THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS



My favorite things from The Sound of Music

Love that friggin' song!
Anyhoo. Had to share a couple of my favorite snacks of the moment. They are super simple, very delicious and great for your body!


Apples topped w/Cinnamon - my current fav!

Apples are good for:

• Bone Protection

• Asthma Help

• Alzheimer's Prevention

• Lower Cholesterol

• Lung Cancer Prevention

• Breast Cancer Prevention

• Colon Cancer Prevention

• Liver Cancer Prevention

• Diabetes Management

• Weight Loss

For more info on the health benefits of apples, read http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/10-health-benefits-of-apples.html


Cinnamon is good for:
• Reducing blood sugar levels and treating Type 2 Diabetes.


• Lowering cholesterol.

• Aiding digestion.

• Treating diarrhea.

• Curing the common cold.

• Reducing arthritis pain.

• Boosting memory and cognitive function.

• Treating toothaches.

• Eliminating bad breath.

• Curing headaches and migraine pain.

A WORD OF CAUTION REGARDING CINNAMON - Some recent studies in Europe have shown that cinnamon derived from the Cassia plant contains a toxic compound known as Coumarin. This compound is known to cause liver and kidney damage in high concentrations. Since the powdered cinnamon that we purchase in our supermarkets is typically derived from the Cassia plant, it is important to avoid consuming high doses of it.


Since cinnamon has an anti-clotting effect on the blood, caution should also be exercised when it is used in combination with other blood-thinning products such as aspirin. Large quantities of cinnamon should also be avoided during pregnancy due to the possibility of adverse effects on the uterus.

Anyone that is currently taking medication for controlling blood sugar levels or blood thinners should consult their doctor before using cinnamon as a regular supplement.

For more info on Cinnamon's health benefits, read http://www.homeremediesweb.com/cinnamon_health_benefits.php

"Eh...what's up, doc?"....

Carrots!

Carrots are good for:

• Prevent heart diseases

• Prevent cancer

• Lower risk of macular degeneration

• Improves eyesight

• Reduce the risk of stroke

• Reduces the risk of diabetes

For more info on the health benefits of carrots, read http://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/vegetable/health-benefits-of-carrot.html


Happy Healthy Snacking!

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CINNAMON....FOR HAIR??

Hi Beautifuls!




So I figure I that I should do a post on hair this week (which I typically do on Tuesdays) since I’m listed as one of  Networked Blogs Top 50 Natural Hair and Beauty Blogs. Shout out to Shelley of Naturi Beauty for the heads-up. And congrats to every blogger on the list. I love to learn of and find out about other bloggers and their sites.



So here goes the “Tuesdays for Tresses” post that wasn’t. Lol.

Lately, I had been reading about people using Cinnamon to lighten their hair naturally. Fleurtzy (Texture Playground) and Zainab1 (Au Naturale) got me really hyped about it. So me being the woman that still loves to play in her hair decided to give it a try.


I used the following recipe which is listed on Au Naturale :

Cinnamon powder (at least 4 tablespoons)

Honey (optional) at least 2 Tablespoons
Conditioner
Shower cap

Now, for whatever reason I felt like I needed to double up on the recipe. I suppose because my hair has a little length to it. Either way, I did not need to and ended up wasting a lot. *shrugs* You live and you learn.

I had read that a few folks experienced some tingling, maybe a bit of burning upon application. However, I only experienced a slight tingling which was temporary. Unfortunately, I did not see any change in my hair but I must put out the disclaimer that I do have really dark hair that has been hennaed and treated with amla/brahmi/ maka ayurvedic mix several times.

Will I try it again? *nodding head* Certainly! Remember, I like to play with my hair.

If any of you have tried this, please let me know what your results were. Especially, if you have dark colored hair.

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