One-Dish Chicken and Rice (Asopao de Pollo)
This Puerto Rican one-dish chicken and rice stew is delicious,rich in flavor, quick and easy to make!!!
Herbal Remedies For Cavities
Better health for your teeth!
Cavities are generally found in children; however adults are also prone to it. This is prevalent in those cases where people are lax in maintaining dental hygiene. Bacteria grow on the food Particles stuck amidst the teeth and form cavities. In case of cavity formation there is intense swelling of gums, tooth decay and severe pain in that area.
To solve this problem people go to the dentist for treatment, however there are excellent herbal remedies available, which are not just devoid of side effects but also easy on the pocket. Theses remedies improve dental health by preventing further cavity formation. Some of the most effective herbal solutions are listed below.
Herbal Remedies For Cavities
Neem
Neem is an ancient herb of Indian origin .It is the most commonly used herb for fighting plaque formation and enhancing the dental health. An age-old remedy is the bark and is used as it is for brushing the teeth. Its antibacterial and anti-microbial qualities prevent tooth decay and kill the bacteria. It is widely used for toothpastes and toothpastes and other Ayurvedic remedies. It is readily available in drug stores, local markets and other stores. It is one of the safest herbs with minimum side effects.
Licorice
Licorice root cannot be confused with licorice candies or lollies. It is a traditional remedy of Chinese origin. It is antibacterial and has compounds such as licorisoflavan and licoricidin that is used for treating tooth decay that leads to cavities as it eradicates the bacteria that causes it.
Goldenseal
This herb has originated from North America and its root is essentially used to treat cavities and dental infections. It can be used as a mouthwash or a mouth rinse. The extract of this herb is can be made into a solution. You can take it in your mouth and gargled, after this it can be swallowed. The bacteria die the moment it comes in contact with the goldenseal solution. It is also used in cavities and many cases to fend off infections due to cold
Myrrh
This herb is not only anti-bacterial but also anti-microbial as well. It treats both cavities and oral infections as well. It can be used as mouth wash. Five drops of Myrrh essential oil is used for gargling at least three times a day.
Cloves
This is an ancient herb that is anti-bacterial in nature and is used to eliminate the oral bacteria that creates cavities. It can be simply kept in the mouth especially in the area that has cavities, not only helps in curing the decay but also alleviate the corresponding pain as well. Clove oil is equally potent in healing cavities.Calendula
This herb is famous for soothing nerves and healing tissues. It is also a mild painkiller. You can heal the cavities by preparing a gargle with its flowers and drying the herb and typically prepare infusions that can be consumed as tea.
The same preparing can be used as a mouthwash as well. Gargling calendula solution at least twice a day wards off bacteria that is the root cause of tooth decays.
Spinach and Mushroom Spaghetti
A quick filling and tasty veggie spaghetti, for a healthier version, use spelt pasta and nutritional yeast in place of the Parmesan cheese.
Pomegranate Molasses
Following our earlier article on the benefits of pomegranate juice...this is great on pancakes, desserts, roast chicken or roast vegetables.
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Featured fruit: Pomegranate and its amazing benefits!
The week we have been trying out pomegranate juice and have been blown away by the amazing taste, the rich color and decided to look up it's benefits and you will be amazed.It might take you a while to process the seeds and squeeze the juice out but you will be glad you did. This tastes better than any pomegranate juice you buy in the store for a higher cost, full of preservatives, sugar and water. The red color is so vibrant and strong you can use it as a natural food coloring. We have also come across a way you can make your own pomegranate molasses with absolutely no need for exorbitant costs which goes well with roast chicken, vegetables, desserts and pancakes. Read on and be impressed by this wondrous fruit that the Most High gifted us with!Read more
Mushroom & chickpea burgers
This really is a delicious and healthy veggie burger. The mushrooms give so much flavor and you will hardly miss meat.
Hunger for Change - Documentary
In light of our movements towards maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We stumbled across a documentary that gives great detail on the healthy alternatives and in depth information on the food industry. We believe this is a must see for those who are just starting out and for those veterans health savvy individuals. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
