Did you have your BedTime Tea?

A little tid  bit on the Benefits of tea before bed:

Personally I enjoy a cup of tea in the Morning, Day or Night. To me it's totally calming. Whenever I do anything especially when it involves my body and what goes into it I always like to do my research. And i came across information on tea before bedtime.
And this is what my findings found.

1. Raises the metabolism and increases fat oxidation.
2.Treat rheumatoid arthritis and cardiovascular diseases
3.Reduces the risk of heart diseases and heart attacks by reducing the risk of blood clotting.
4. Reduces the risk of esophageal cancer (cancer in the long hollow tube that runs from your throat to your stomach).
5. Inhibits the growth of certain cancer cells, reduces the level of cholesterol in blood, improves the ratio of good cholesterol to bad cholesterol.
6. Treat impaired immune function. .
7. Research has shown that, drinking bitter teas for example Green Tea regularly may help prevent tooth decay by killing the bacteria which causes dental plaque.

So before you head to bed and get under those warm covers, I'm sure one of these benefits relates to you. Keep it in mind and toast with a cup of tea in hand. What's my tea of choice tonight...I wonder? It will be good....Cyber smiles to you all.

Soursop Health Benefit to you.

Hello all. On this beautiful day.

On my recent vacation to my Wonderful, Beautiful Island of Grenada, I had a conversation with my Great Aunt. Lovely woman and I believe she is God's gift and Blessing to me and all who are fortunate to know and have her in their company. She is an accomplished nurse, after extensive studies she was able to work in a field where she could speak and educate younger and also older people on the benefits of taking care of themselves. She is such a wonderful person wherever she went I became like her tail when I was living on the Island. :-)
Back to my visit with her, while we were speaking our conversation will always go to the benefit of the natural homegrown fruits and vegetables we have on the Island. On this day she had a fruit known on the Island as a Soursop. And she started to tell me about the benefits of this fruit. Now a Soursop is also called graviola, it is a large, spiny, green tropical fruit with a sweet flesh that is the basis for several beverages, ice creams and other sweet foods popular in South America the Caribbean etc. Beyond its usefulness as a food, soursop also contains natural compounds with medicinal properties, making it potentially beneficial for our health.
Practitioners of herbal medicine recommend the fruit and leaves of the soursop tree to relieve stomach distress, fever, pain and respiratory problems such as cough and asthma, and for many other medical problems.

Cancer has touched many of us in some way. Whether we know of or have overcome cancer ourselves, or know someone who has passed from it, we can all draw some form of intimate connection to the disease - See more at: http://www.collective-evolution.com/2013/02/13/soursop-graviola-cancer-cure-strong-evidnce/#sthash.3tGPNhVQ.dpuf

Cancer has touched many of us in some way. Whether we know of or have overcome cancer ourselves, or know someone who has passed from it, we can all draw some form of intimate connection to the disease - See more at: http://www.collective-evolution.com/2013/02/13/soursop-graviola-cancer-cure-strong-evidnce/#sthash.3tGPNhVQ.dpuf

While researching this fruit I also came across it's benefit on Cancer. I was pleasantly surprised. Today Cancer has affected us weather we know of or we ourselves have overcome cancer or know of someone who has passed from it. Researchers at The Cancer Center Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center  also says that some compounds in soursop may be naturally antiviral and help with inflammation.

Cancer has touched many of us in some way. Whether we know of or have overcome cancer ourselves, or know someone who has passed from it, we can all draw some form of intimate connection to the disease - See more at: http://www.collective-evolution.com/2013/02/13/soursop-graviola-cancer-cure-strong-evidnce/#sthash.3tGPNhVQ.dpufy antiviral and antiparasitic, and may also suppress inflammation.

The first promising study occurred in 1996 when researchers found a compound extracted from the fruit was deadly to cancer cells but allowed healthy cells to live. They discovered not only did the compound selectively annihilate cancer cells, but it did so at a rate 10,000 times greater than the common and harmful anti-cancer drug andriamycin.
In 1999, another study found soursop compounds to be effective at reducing prostate and breast cancer cell activity.
In 2002, scientists learned it could similarly inhibit liver cancer activity.
Finally, in 2011, a study found that simply eating soursop could have incredible anti-cancer benefits in animals with a an over-expressed gene that frequently leads to breast cancer. Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is a cancer-causing gene commonly over-expressed in breast cancer patients.
As a cancer buster, it is said that the leaves and bark of wild soursop trees, preferably grown organically, contains the most healing properties. These are dried and made into a tea and then boiled to extract the medicinal compounds.
Personally I hope they continue to research this fruit and others like it. Back in Grenada my Grandma made a drink out of the fruit and it was very delicious. I would rather eat and drink as many of this fruit as possible. So ladies and gents if you are on an Island or in a position where you have access to this wonderful fruit, take full advantage of it. ENJOY it as a tea, ice-cream, a drink or just eat it as is.

Have an awesome day all....Cyber smiles to you all..:-)

SOURSOP DRINK

SOURSOP TEA

SOURSOP

A vacation can Benefit You...:-)

Hello my wonderful people. Did you miss your Favourite Care posts?
I know I missed blogging, but i was on a much needed vacation. And let me just say EVERYONE should have a vacation at least once a year away from the hustle and bustle of city life.The beach was a beautiful white sand and blue water you can see your toes in it. The moon looked even closer on that island that I could not pass on a moonlight walk. If it's possible find a Caribbean destination. hint,hint "The Spice Isle of the Caribbean...Grenada".. :-)

And it is a scientific FACT as stated by Primary care physician Natasha Withers from One Medical Group in New York that "Rest, relaxation, and stress reduction are very important for people's well-being and health. This can be accomplished through daily activities, such as exercise and meditation, but vacation is an important part of this as well,". Withers lists a decreased risk of heart disease and improved reaction times as some of the benefits from taking some time off.
Another psychologist Francine Lederer, a clinical psychologist in Los Angeles who specializes in stress and relationship management said , "The impact that taking a vacation has on one's mental health is profound,".

Even noted as important is that Most people have better life perspective and are more motivated to achieve their goals after a vacation, even if it is a 24-hour time-out. This is so true during and after my vacation I was so inspired and motivated about my work ahead and what I needed to do.

We also know that the mind is very powerful and can help with healing, so a rested, relaxed mind is able to help the body heal better.
Neuroscience shows that we require down time in order for our bodies to go through the process of restoration. It is only when we are safe from external stresses that our bodies can relax enough to activate restoration.

I have so many fab pics I want to post but I'm sure if you google Grenada you guys will see a ton of them from that gorgeous and beautiful island.....
Cyber waves..Favourite Care is Back.

Close look you will see a rainbow over the water.

30 day Challenge starting Today, July 1st 2013

Lets start

The Ring that No one wants.

Ringworm under the Microscope

Okay lets talk about it that dreaded ring also known as Ringworm as most of the world knows it is really not a worm. It is a  fungus , a small microorganismm a microscopic worm-like looking fungi called human dermatophyte or Tinea Corporis. Ringworm's on the scalp usually make unpleasant bald patches of scaly skin, on other parts of the body/ skin it will have a ring-shaped rash that is reddish and may be itchy.
Often, there could be several patches of ringworm on your skin at once. The name “ringworm” or "ringworm's" apparently comes from the red worm-like looking ring pattern that often appears on an infected person’s skin. This ring is formed as the infection spreads out while the inside of the ring regains a normal skin tone.
Ringworm is common, especially among children. However, it can affect people of all ages.The  rash can be dry and scaly or wet and crusty. NOTE Ringworm is contagious. It spreads when you have skin-to-skin contact with a person or animal that has it. It can also spread when you share things like towels, clothing, or sports gear. Other types like Jock itch also is a rash in the skin folds of the groin. It may also spread to the inner thighs or buttocks. Ringworm of the hand looks like athlete's foot. The skin on the palm of the hand gets thick, dry, and scaly. And skin between the fingers may be moist and have open sores.
The fungus that causes ringworm thrive in warm, moist areas. Ringworm is more likely to occur when you are often wet for example from sweating and from minor injuries to your skin, scalp, or nails.
Symptoms of ringworm will include:

• Itchy, red, raised, scaly patches that often may blister and ooze.
• The patches tend to have sharply-defined edges.
• Red patches are often redder around the outside with normal skin tone in the center. This may look like a ring.   

Now that we have a knowledge of what ringworm really is and the symptoms of ringworm,  I will introduce you to the natural at home remedies for this fungus.

First at home remedy is:
Apple Cider Vinegar: first take a cotton ball and apply the vinegar to the cotton ball, apply the soaked ball to the infection making sure the vinegar covers the whole area. Do this three times a day and you will see results in as little as day two or three, it gets rid of the ringworm.

Second at home remedy is:
Tea Tree Oil : 4 drops of tea tree oil mixed with olive or coconut oil which will be 9 drops. Apply with a cotton ball onto the fungus 2-3 times a day can also help in relieving the itch and heal the ringworm. You can also apply this method after using the Apple Cider Vinegar treatment.

Third at home remedy is:
Nail Polish Remover: Lots of people swear by this treatment, do not use on bleeding soars or it will enter your bloodstream. Put nail polish on a cotton ball and apply to ringworm for five minutes or longer. This remedy is said to take about a week to clear up.

But it is often said that Prevention is better than a Cure. So here are a few tips to prevent this fungus.

 To prevent ringworm:

• Keep your skin and feet clean and dry.
• Shampoo regularly, especially after haircuts.
• Keep hair cutting tools clean.
• Avoid touching pets with bald spots.
• Wear sandals or shoes at gyms, lockers, and pools.
• Do not share clothing, towels, hairbrushes, combs, headgear, or other personal care items.
• In cases of extreme itching and spreading please see a Doctor

Have a great day my Wonderful Followers... and remember smile it looks good on You..Cyber Smiles..:-)

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by: JK-Ziah

Coconut Water Hydration.

It is now 88 degrees on this Beautiful Sunny day in the Concrete City. As i woke up this morning one of the things on my mind," How am I going to stay cool today?" My answer hydrate, hydrate, hydrate and what is the best way. Water..... yes, I can do that, it's filling and healthy since  the amount of water in the human body ranges from 50-75%. The average adult human body is 50-65% water, averaging around 57-60%. The percentage of water in infants is much higher, typically around 75-78% water, dropping to 65% by one year of age. The percent of water depends on the individuals hydration level. And since i will be moving around I will like to have the best. But what else is there?
I remember on my beautiful Island Grenada the one thing that really worked to hydrate the body was and still is Coconut Water. Refreshing and delicious.
For anyone who does not know, Coconut Water is the clear liquid inside the coconut. It is Potassium Rich and SUPER Hydrating.
A wonderful source of electrolytes coconut water is low in natural fats and calories and is cholesterol free and has more potassium than four bananas or any sport drinks. Coconut water has a nutty, sweet taste and low in sodium. A study recently published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise shows that coconut water replenishes body fluids as well as a sports drink and better than water. It is so valuable in regards to minerals, vitamins, electrolytes and alkalizing your system. 
Urologists around the world recommend that kidney stone sufferers should drink coconut water every alternate day to gradually reduce their stone size for easy elimination. 
Loaded with vital nutrients, coconut water is a very good source of B-complex vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, thiamine, pyridoxine, and folates. Also rich in amino acids, dietary fiber, vitamin C, enzymes and minerals such as potassium, magnesium and manganese .It is also very beneficial as it has anti bacterial and anti viral properties. 
Coconut water works wonders for your skin too. 
Researches show that coconut water have cytokinins which are beneficial for anti aging-effects.It can be used as a light moisturizer if you have oily skin. In addition to the benefits to the skin it also helps in repairing and growth of nails and smooth hair.
So today keep hydrated and cool with some wonderful coconut water I did and it was delish. The benefits are an extra bonus to me.
If you have the opportunity to drink the water directly from the coconut enjoy, but to those like myself who have to purchase in a store always read the labels, look for added ingredients. 
The best  and closest bottled coconut water i have found is Arizona Coco Zona 100% Coconut Water, original. Ingredients coconut water from concentrate. Zero fat, zero cholesterol, zero added sugar, essential electrolytes, potassium. www.drinkarizona.com. 

So my wonderful followers...Enjoy some coconut water on this great HOTT day..Cyber waves..:)

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My Coffee Temptation

Some years ago I wanted to create another body scrub ,after doing my research on the benefits of a wonderful product that we normally drink, yet when applied to the skin has remarkable benefits.I was surprised and pleasantly pleased with the research and results. I'm speaking about Coffee Beans yes you know when you wake up in the morning and have that craving for an eye opener, something to get you moving and give you energy at the start and throughout the day. That same Coffee Beans. A lot of people do not know about the benefits of Coffee grounds on the body. So lets investigate, shall we!
After brewing coffee, coffee grounds are often tossed into the trash bin. I don't drink coffee but I do enjoy applying it to my body, i enjoy that feeling after I step out of the shower.Ohhhh that feeling. Okay ,lets start..:-)

.The caffeine in the coffee has many health benefits when applied to the surface o the skin it helps redistribute fat cells and decrease the formation of cellulite.

.Coffee Beans may be able to prevent varicose veins also. The caffeine in a coffee acts as a vascular restrictor, shrinking blood vessels and reducing varicose veins.

. Coffee Beans contains natural ingredients that plumps the skin making it appear less wrinkled, rejuvenated and supple.

.The Coffee Beans extract removes dead skin cells, which results in better-looking skin.

.Tighten the skin. (awesome right?!)

.Removes dark acne scars.

Now Lets start the Fun Part....YEAAAAAAAAAAA
Making My  oh sooooo favourite Coffee Bean Scrub :

What You Need:  
1) Coffee grounds,
2) 1/2 tsp Cinnamon,
3) Coconut Oil (I use)/ Olive Oil,
4)  Bowl.
5) Essential oils (optional..lavender or anyone you beauties will like)

What To do:
.In bowl mix in all ingredients together. (I normally make enough to last two weeks)
.Apply in the shower, massage all over body.
.Rinse thoroughly

That's it now indulge in that beautiful experience..ENJOY...:-)

Have an AWESOMEEEEE Weekend ...... Yeaaaaa

Cerasee Tea...... Body Purge

Good morning my beautiful followers. Hope all is well on this gorgeous Tuesday. I'm posting an early morning experience. I must say this is the first time I ever, ever felt like crying while drinking a cup of tea. Not because it was finishing too soon but because it was the most bitter tea I have ever tasted. I have drank bitter tea's before but this one right here was of the charts bitter. I'm talking about Cerasse Tea or as some people know as Collie Paw paw Tea.
I was researching the benefit of teas over the week and came upon Cerasse/Collie Paw paw Tea. I know in Grenada my grandparents had a wild vine growing in the front yard. And I will go pick these little yellow papua and suck the red seeds inside, not knowing the benefits of the bush itself.
Some information on this ... It is a very bitter herb, but like every other bitter herb, it purifies the blood and the body. Cerasee contain nutrients like iron, vitamins A and C, phosphorous and alkaloids, thus its effectiveness in so many ailments it is also very effective in relieving constipation, fevers and colds in children. The tea decreases menstrual cramps and can also treat urinary tract infections.  Tea made from the leaves and vines can treat parasitic worms, liver problems, as a tonic, and as a blood and body cleanser. This herb has detoxifying properties which is wash to purge and wash out the body. The leaves crushed and rubbed (to get the juice extracted) in a bath with water is used to bathe in to treat skin ailments such as rashes, atopic dermatitis (eczema), sores.

IMPORTANT SIDE EFFECTS....Too much bitter melon or taking it with other glucose-lowering medications or taking it when your blood sugar is already low can produce the opposite effect of decreasing your blood sugar too much. AltMD states bitter melon can interact with diabetes medications, including insulin, chlorpropamine, phenformin and glyburide, causing severe hypoglycemia, or dangerously low blood sugar levels. Milder side effects include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, but bitter melon can also cause stomach ulcers. Bitter melon is toxic to children and should only be taken by adults. Bitter melon can be used to bring on menses, so don't take it if you are pregnant.( Please do research first.)

I must admit their are great benefits, but this thing is BITTER. This is my first try I will try again tonight....maybe..(a Big maybe)

Let me know if you guys ever tried it....Cyber waves..:-)

Dark Spot be gone.

Hello my awesome followers, you and you and yes you also...:-)  I must tell you my beauties something I have noticed, Men as well are women are spending quit a deal in beauty products to establish and maintain an even skin tone. Many people use skin lightening products to lighten the dark spots on the face especially. Unfortunately using the wrong product can leave a person with side effects.

One woman explained that the skin lightening product she was using twice a day not only left her skin fairer but her skin became so thin that it would bruise if touched. Her capillaries became visible, and she developed stubborn acne. A doctor told her that all three were side effects of prescription-strength steroids in the creams, which she had bought over the counter in beauty supply stores. The problem too is no one is reading these labels or looking up reviews of these skin lightening creams, reviews that can be found on the Internet from people who have used these skin lightening products. Some of these  products list no ingredients because they are illegal in many countries.Yet in many stores around the world sales are strong.

Before going to the store to ask the clerk for the strongest skin lightening product if its only a few spots on your face you will like to fade, which could of been brought about from acne scars. A safer at home remedy is Turmeric which will remove and fade dark spots quickly. Turmeric is also known for it's medicinal help which includes burn treatment,repairing free radicals and reduction of face pigmentation, making it good for skin discoloration.

What You Need: Turmeric powder, Milk ,Lemon Juice and a Bowl.

What To Do?:

1) Mix the turmeric, milk and lemon juice to make a paste consistency  in the bowl.
2) Apply to dark spot on face
3) Use a cleanser after washing your face to get rid of the yellow tint.

NOTE (turmeric stains everything, be careful)  this mixture will make the area yellow depending on how long it is left and how much Turmeric is used especially if left on over night after you have washed it off. (This is not a health concern.) 
No worries you can always just apply the Turmeric for a few minutes (30 minutes- one hour) instead of overnight then wash it off. Then use a cleanser to get off most or all of the stain.

Personally I would  leave this mix on the dark spot over night, and wash off in the morning. And deal with the stain for a few hours.
Enjoy my wonderful followers. .... :-)

Preventing the Wrinkle Madness

Hello my wonderful followers, on this Sunny day in the Concrete Jungle as I'm sitting here enjoying a fruit smoothie. I am reminded of all the wonderful and beneficial healthful products that I must post to help for this type of weather. So today's post will be about something many people see on a daily basis when they look in the mirror, and some that look into the mirror and pray they will never have to see one or two. It's all about Wrinkles. Described as a rhytide, which is a fold, ridge or crease in the skin. Skin wrinkles typically appear as a result of the aging process, habitual sleeping positions, loss of body mass, or temporarily as a result of prolonged immersion in water.

Today we will speak about Age wrinkling caused by sun exposure and how to Stop it before it happens and before drastic measures has to be taken to correct them.

When it comes to the sun we know that it's UV rays are converted into useful energy. Research also shows 90% of wrinkles are caused by the sun';s UVA light, and damage from the sun is the number one cause of premature aging in women and men. Do you know that even at low-level exposure to UVA light breaks down collagen, which causes wrinkles ? ahhhhhhhhhh O-0

So let me give you my little secret (It is well known, but this is what I use daily) It's called, wait for it.......Sunscreen, yes that's right Sunscreen to help prevent wrinkles and premature aging later on in my life.

Sunscreen is a pharmaceutical product designed to protect skin from the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation. In fact Sunscreen is beneficial to the entire body not only during the Summer or Island Hot days or if you are at a tanning salon, but all year round even in cold climates.

Applying a quarter size of SPF30 Sunscreen to the face is all you need.
To Apply-
First wash your face, apply a toner to cotton ball and swipe your T-zone to absorb the oil on your face. Now apply your favourite SPF30. Let the Sunscreen absorb into the skin then blot your face lightly to remove residue, then you can apply your makeup or go bare face like I usually do.

When I use Sunscreen it goes all over I prefer the lotion on my face and the spray on my body.

Enjoy the post my Beauties and do ALWAYS use Sunscreen as a means to preventing Future Wrinkles.

Awesome Day enjoy....Cyber waves..:-)