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Chia seeds can absorb up to 10 times their weight in water . Using the right ratio of seeds to liquid is important for best therapy for digestion and blood sugar stabilization. Letting the seeds absorb water to become f…

Chimichurri is a simple and delicious tangy fresh herb sauce, a traditional condiment of Argentina and Uruguay. Mild or spicy, serve it over meats or roasted vegetables. It has many variations, but the ingredients alway…

You will mix together equal portions of sweet onions mash and separately ground flax seeds. Salt to taste. Spread on baking sheet with parchment paper and dry in oven for a couple of hours on very low heat. You will nee…

The memes about the pandemic are no longer funny. They got us through the early days with a human sense of humor. Now we know there is a lot more to it - and memes now have a bite to them. People have been suffering. Ma…

Why we need them back in our Diet Did you know that bitter herbs have been used for centuries to improve digestion? Adding bitters back into our life can aid our digestion and elimination, lessen heartburn and nausea, r…

What a great question! Growing up we were always told the best way to start a day is with a good breakfast. But when it comes to your morning exercise, is it the first important element of your morning routine? Jeffrey…

Healthy Lifestyle Checklist Sunshine and time outdoors in nature (the Japanese call it "forest bathing" for health and balance) Sleep, especially maintaining your Circadian rhythm by sleeping in the dark and waking in t…

Transcription: The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why. ~ Mark Twain

Our staff who work here can attest to this. We believe in miracles! "This week my grandmother celebrated her 93rd birthday! After 5 weeks in a neck brace from cracking a bone in a fall, she is still feisty and independe…

Natural Forces Heal. You do have this on your side. Remember, it is a resource when you seem to have nowhere else to turn - or want an easier place to turn.

In our fast paced society there is no time for chewing, we devour our food without giving it a second thought. What if chewing is needed by the body for more than just breaking down food? This is an excerpt from Lino St…

Is Sugar to blame for how you feel? Yes, sugar is often primarily to blame for the lack of energy, hunger, stupor, illnesses, and pain. We, unfortunately, have gradually acclimated ourselves, to having low energy and pa…

It is because we are neglecting our internal intestinal environment and so are forsaking our digestive health. Bloating, stomach cramps, diarrhea and gas are just a few symptoms that could be a sign of digestive trouble…

Adrenal Fatigue can be caused by chronic stress. The theory is that your adrenal glands are running at a constant pace trying to meet the demands of a stressful life, and not giving the body time to relax and go into re…

Carob or chocolate balls can be made quickly. In a food processor, grind fine: 1 1/4 cup raw unsoaked walnuts A dash of sea salt (most flavorful and nutritious) Add 10 pitted soft soaked Medjool dates (the sweetener) an…

Out of the hundreds of functions, your liver performs, ensuring toxins are safely removed from your blood is one of its most critical jobs. Your liver also breaks down or deactivates certain hormones - like insulin, est…

A True SuperFood to Lift Your Mood and Energy Level Recently I needed more strength and stamina to make through all I had to do in a day and a week. I was already tired, and I was going to be away from home more than I…

Our Organic Maple Syrup is 100% pure and organically produced Dark Robust Maple Syrup. A delicious, rich-tasting traditional maple syrup - nothing artificial, additive- and preservative-free. Great effort has gone into…

Swiss Chard with Rosemary 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary 1 green onion or shallot, chopped Olive oil 1 large bunch of Swiss chard, rinsed and patted dry Freshly ground Black seeds (Nigella Sativa) or black pepper to…

Lemon Tahini Salad Dressing A tangy, creamy satisfying dressing to top your salad greens. 1/3 cup of well-stirred tahini (Middle Eastern sesame paste) 1/3 cup water 1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 garlic cloves…

Read below from a customer and her two cats' success story with something that helps cats if they have trouble pooping... Success Story: "We highly recommend Intestinal Cleanse 3 , because some days you need a little ex…

What's a salad without dressing? Not very good. Considering that most stores bought salad dressings are inorganic and filled with unhealthy elements, (like canola oil) what are you going to do? Make your own great tasti…

[audio mp3="uploads/2017/08/the-sound-of-a-cat-purring-stereo-high-quality.mp3"][/audio] Click here to hear the sound of healing In the issue " Alternatives for the Health-Conscious…

Miso (pronounced mee-so) is an all-purpose and delicious seasoning for flavoring soups and meats or vegetable dishes, or for making salad dressings, sauces, and spreads. It is not a staple in the American kitchen but it…

3 avocados, smashed 1 ripe red pepper, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped 2-3 tomatoes, chopped Juice of a lime Optional: Fresh cilantro herb to taste Sprinkle of Cayenne Blend powder Mix together…

Looking for a healthier dessert options? Chia Seeds make a light, protein and fiber-rich pudding dessert. Just add a couple of tablespoons of chia seed to any liquid such as juice, mint tea, milk substitutes or even jus…

Cacao Cinnamon Dessert Dip 1/2 cup coconut oil 1/2 cup cacao powder 1/2 cup almond butter 10-12 drops of cinnamon oil Mix the cacao powder with the coconut oil, add few drops of cinnamon oil and almond butter. Eat with…

This is a great spaghetti substitute. You can use many kinds of vegetables for this. Some of our favorites are raw: zucchini, squashes, or carrots. Also try a mix of several kinds of veggie for even more flavor! Shred o…

1 cup ripe papaya, peeled and seeded 1 banana peeled and cut into chunks Optional: sprinkle with pumpkin seeds Put the papaya in the blender and blend just enough to break up the fruit. Add the banana and blend until sm…

I used to absolutely love McDonald’s French fries. Whether it was the salt they used or the type of oil, I will never know; but what I do know is that every time I ate them, I always wanted more. Even if I got a burger…

Natural healing involves a number of techniques to get good results. Proper nutrition and detoxification are important parts, but they can’t bring results without moving the body. Today let's talk about the importance o…

Kidney function is improved by eating foods that are free of toxins, excess sugar, chemical sweeteners, contaminants, pesticides, herbicides, preservatives, antibiotics, hormones or additives. So processed foods should…

Why I Started Doing an Intestinal Cleanse I first started this cleanse because I have a history of auto immune type symptoms. Ever since I can remember, I have had a problem moving my bowels. There would be several days…

Katie and Amina at Southern Botanicals share how their Intestinal Cleanse is going this week as part of the Total Internal Body Cleanse Program . Katie: "When I started the Intestinal Cleanse part of the Total Internal…

First Day of My Total Internal Body Cleanse I am ready! I skipped the Pre-Cleanse, since I already have 2-3 bowels movements a day - with what I eat that is rarely a problem. I went in to work but managed only one dose…

Here at Southern Botanicals some of our crew is doing our Total Internal Body Cleanse program to get a great start to a new year. [caption id="attachment_2251" align="aligncenter" width="707"] Amina, Deb and Katie at So…

Have you ever wondered why so many people have trouble losing weight despite dieting, weight loss programs, exercise, medications and supplements designed to help you lose weight? It’s amazing how this problem somehow e…

“The Fresher the Food, the Better it is for You" (including meat & fish). In addition, the less processing a food has been subjected to the more nutritious and beneficial the food will be for you... ...The difference be…

In the last 5-10 years canola oil has practically taken over as the food processing industry's oil of choice. One can hardly find granola in a health food store without Canola Oil as an ingredient. The same is true for…

Is the key keeping things out? If I were a betting man, I’d be willing to bet that all Americans at one point in their lives have considered “going on a diet.” How could you not? We live in a world that loves beauty, em…

I've loved sugar my whole life and thought it was normal to constantly eat sugar even though it threw my body off balance. A normal day for me growing up involved eating chocolate-covered croissants for breakfast, a sod…

It's easy to come across helpful information on eating healthier such as minimizing processed foods and increasing fresh produce. Then you're faced with how to actually work that advice into your everyday life when you'…

So many people walk around tired and exhausted. Everything from super-caffeine drinks to taking more vitamin B-12 are tried just so they can function. Even if you eat well, there are other factors that can keep you from…

In this article we’ll provide some tips on how you can naturally bring your body’s pH into balance whether you are more acidic or alkaline. There’s even a common household spice you can use to test a food or drink to se…

We wanted to share some tips on how you can make fresh juice with a high powered blender instead of a juicer. Freshly made organic juice is a great way to get extra energy, a powerful nutrition boost and help your body…

Mother Nature's Amazing Gift of Health I have been a consumer of coconut oil for a few years now, and I'm still learning of the many health benefits it imparts. I've been eating raw coconut oil as a substitute for proce…

A True SuperFood to Lift Your Mood and Energy Level Recently I needed more strength and stamina to make through all I had to do in a day and a week. I was already tired, and I was going to be away from home more than I…