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Thought for the day…

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Happy Friday!

This is a new one for me. I may need to cut back on the coffee I drink and if I am to be successful, I’ll need a GOOD replacement. I may give Chaga tea a try. You can get more details on Chaga and find out about ordering the extract/powder via the link at the bottom of this post. I have no “affiliation” with the company nor have I tried the tea for taste, etc., as yet. Just FYI…

Benefits of the Chaga Superherb:

+ Alleviate the common cold
+ Slow down the aging process
+ Improve the quality of the blood
+ Protect the cells from free radical damage
+ Inhibiting or ceasing cell mutation
+ Combat viruses
+ Detoxify the liver
+ Nourishes the skin
+ Protects DNA from oxidative stress

Uses:

+ Diabetes patients
+ Those struggling with Arthritis
+ Suffering from Influenza
+ Dealing with stomach ulcers
+ Overcoming fungal growth

More on Chaga…

Here’s a follow-up to yesterday’s post on a few natural remedies and cures for what ails you.

I’ll be adding to these posts as I find new and interesting info – I’ll put “OTC” in quotes in each subject line so you’ll be able to find them by just searching the blog. Today, here are some surprising (to me anyway!) facts about cucumbers…

1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc.

2.For a pick me up in the afternoon… Put down the caffeinated soda and pick up a cucumber. Cucumbers are a good source of B Vitamins and Carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for hours. Slice some and put in your water bottle.

3. If you rub a cucumber slice along your bathroom mirror, it will eliminate the fog and provide a soothing, spa-like fragrance.

4. Place a few slices of cucumber in a small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season long. The chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off a scent undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make them flee the area.

5. Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out or to the pool? Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your problem area for a few minutes, the phytochemical in the cucumber cause the collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and reducing the visibility of cellulite. Works great on wrinkles too!!!

6. Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache? Eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache free.
Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish essential nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, avoiding both a hangover and headache!

7. Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge? Cucumbers have been used for centuries by European trappers, traders and explorers for quick meals to thwart off starvation.

8. Have an important meeting or job interview and you realize that you don’t have enough time to polish your shoes? Rub a freshly cut cucumber over the shoe, its chemicals will provide a quick and durable shine that not only looks great but also repels water.

9. Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky hinge? Take a cucumber slice and rub it along the problematic hinge, and voila, the squeak is gone!

10. Stressed out and don’t have time for massage, facial or visit to the spa? Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of water, the chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber will react with the boiling water and released in the steam, creating a soothing, relaxing aroma that has been shown to reduce stress in new mothers and college students during final exams.

11. Just finish a business lunch and realize you don’t have gum or mints? Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for 30 seconds to eliminate bad breath, the photochemical will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing bad breath.

12. Looking for a ‘green’ way to clean your faucets, sinks or stainless steel? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to clean, not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the shine, but it won’t leave streaks and won’t harm you fingers or fingernails while you clean.

I have at least one aluminum pie tie in my cupboard and since I got my first mosquito bite of the season yesterday, I will be giving suggestion #4 a try – immediately!

Even better news? It’s cucumber season right now. They’re available – and cheaper than most of the alternatives in your green grocery section.

I’m always on the lookout for ways to solve problems or make improvements without using a “quick fix” chemical or pharmaceutical approach. I’ve found a few images around the internet lately that provide good input on what to use and when. Maybe some of these solutions will be good for whatever issue you might be trying to resolve:

Think I’ve posted this first one before but it’s worth a re-post…

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