January 18th, 2010 
My Health
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January 10th, 2010 My Health No one wants to lose their hair. Whether it’s a result of middle age for men, the aftermath of menopause for women or after a fever, the loss of hair can be a trying event. Hair loss can also be attributable to drug use, prescribed or not. Even hereditary hair loss can sometimes be halted with the correct natural care. This is where homeopathy and simple kitchen methods can be employed.
Homeopathy is a medical discipline that has been shown to halt the loss of hair and put the sufferer in order. Because the word homeopathy includes the word “home”, many assume it means home remedies. Home remedies can indeed be useful in regaining and maintaining our health, but, homeopathy is actually a form of medicine with a record that dates back to the late 1700’s and has been accepted throughout the world ever since. Unfortunately, this has not been the case in the United States since modern medicine was so enamored with antibiotics that it no longer considered homeopathy of value. This is changing and rapidly so. The premise of homeopathy is that the body has the ability to bring itself to health when given the correct stimulus. Well chosen homeopathic remedies offer that stimulus.
So how can homeopathy help with hair loss? If the loss is fairly recent and hair is still falling, then homeopathy has been shown to more likely aid the situation. There are many remedies that can cover the issue of hair loss, but before contacting a professional homeopath, it certainly would be prudent to give the following remedies a try.
The first remedy to consider is Calc phos 6x. This is particularly useful for hair loss due to a fever; however, it can also restore hair without that symptom. It should be given three times each day for several weeks. In the old homeopathy books written by homeopathic doctors in the United Kingdom, Silica 6x and Calc fluor 6x are also consdered good choices for the loss of hair and it is suggested that they be alternated so that one day three doses of Silica can be taken, while on the alternate day, Calc fluor 6x will replace Silica.
Although not considered homeopathy, diet can be a substantial contributor to either the loss of hair or the gaining of lustrous hair. A diet rich in animal and tropical fats is of the greatest value. That is, butter, coconut oil and palm kernel oil. Making a habit of consuming these oils rich in vitamins required for healthy hair and skin can insure no further loss of hair and may reinstitute the growth. In fact, it is likely that if these quality foods have been missing in the diet, that it might be the cause of the problem in the first place. Additionally, any of these natural oils applied to the scalp can invigorate hair health.
If these simple ideas find you without results, consider consulting with a homeopath who can take the situation to a more personal level. The combination of homeopathy and natural diet change is natural and rational. It is not capricious like its modern medicine counterpart. Homeopathy and a high quality diet are true medicines for people who want to empower themselves. Good bread and butter common sense for intelligent action.
The information provided in this article is for educational purposes only and may not be construed as medical advice. The reader is encouraged to make independent inquires and to seek the advice of a licensed healthcare provider.
Joette Calabrese HMC, CCH, RSHom(Na)
298 Ashland Ave
Buffalo, NY 14222
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December 30th, 2009 My Health Whether you are looking for a delicious bread to serve your family, take to a pitch-in, share with co-workers, or serve at a shower, tea, or coffee klatch, here are a couple of recipes that are not only tasty but also suitable for the diabetics in the group.
MOM’S APPLESAUCE BREAD
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup Equal Sugar-Lite
3 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups no-sugar-added applesauce
1/4 cup egg substitute
2 tbsp light olive oil or canola oil
1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, optional
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift together flour, Equal, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon. Beat egg into applesauce and add to dry ingredients. Add oil and mix well. Stir in nuts, if desired. Pour batter into a greased and lightly floured loaf pan or use a non-stick cooking spray. Bake approximately one hour until golden brown.
PUMPKIN LOAF WITH RAISINS AND WALNUTS
1/3 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1 tbsp nonfat sour cream
2 cups canned pumpkin
3/4 cup egg substitute
1/4 cup canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup Splenda Granular
4 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp pumpkin pie spices
1 cup raisins
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 2 nine-inch loaf pans with non-stick cooking spray. In a large mixing bowl, blend yogurt, sour cream, pumpkin, egg substitute and oil together. Add flour, Splenda, baking powder and pumpkin pie spices. Stir all together, scraping sides of bowl. Mix in raisins and walnuts. Divide the batter evenly and spread into the prepared pans. Bake approximately 45 minutes until toothpick inserted in the center of loaves comes out clean. Cool sligthly in pan then remove from pan and finish cooling on a wire rack.
NOTE: 1/8 of a loaf equals 8 grams of sugar, 28 grams of carbs and 5 grams of protein
Enjoy!
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December 21st, 2009 My Health Walking into the house to the smell of fresh baked bread always brings to mind memories of grandma’s house or coming home hungry after school and knowing mom had been spending time in the kitchen. Following are a couple of old recipes retrieved from my mother’s old tin recipe box that I got when she passed away. Walnut date loaf and orange walnut bread can both be made with pecans, if you don’t like walnuts. However, walnuts have known health benefits and we could all stand to eat more of them. Also, both of these breads make good gift breads. Give as hostess gifts, take to the office, wrap in plastic wrap, tie with a pretty bow and give for Christmas gifts, etc.
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
shredded peel of 1 orange
5 tsp double-acting baking powder
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1/3 cup salad oil
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, with fork, mix flour and walnuts, sugar, salt, orange peel, and baking powder. In a small bowl, with fork, beat eggs slightly; stir in milk and salad oil. Stir into flour mixture just until flour is moistened. Pour batter into a 9×5″ loaf pan. Bake one hour and twenty minutes or until bread pulls away from sides of pan. Cool in pan on wire rack for ten minutes; remove from pan and cool completely on rack. Makes one loaf of bread. NOTE: Diabetics can enjoy this bread by replacing 1 cup of the sugar with Splenda granular.
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup boiling water
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
In a mixing bowl, combine the dates, water, and oil. Let stand for 10 minutes; do not drain. Add the brown sugar, egg and vanilla; mix well. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir flour mixture into the date mixture just until combined. Do not beat. Fold in walnuts. Transfer batter into a greased 8-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 60 to 65 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool ten minutes before removing from pan. Finish cooling on a wire rack.
Enjoy!
Grandma Linda is a collector of vintage recipes. She enjoys sharing her collection on her blog at http://grandmasvintagerecipes.blogspot.com For diabetic recipes she suggests diabeticenjoyingfood.squarespace.com
December 19th, 2009 My Health There is nothing like fresh homemade bread and these two will fill your home with all those lovely baking flavors so typical of bread baking.
Moist Potato Tea Bread
What You Need:
* 1 C of flour
* 1/2 t baking soda
* 1/4 t salt
* 1/2 t pumpkin pie spice
* 1 C cold sweet potatoes, mashed
* 1/2 C sugar
* 3 T canola oil
* 2 T of buttermilk
* 1 t vanilla extract
* 1 large egg
How to Make It:
1. Place the oven temperature on 350 degrees and allow the oven to preheat.
2. Lightly spray a loaf pan with a non stick cooking spray.
3. Dust the loaf pan lightly with flour and tap out any excess.
4. Place the flour into a mixing bowl.
5. Add the baking soda, salt and pumpkin spice.
6. Whisk together until the ingredients are blended well.
7. Place the mashed sweet potatoes into a separate mixing bowl.
8. Sprinkle the sugar over the top of the potatoes.
9. Pour the oil, buttermilk and the vanilla into the mixture.
10. Break the egg into the mixture then whisk until blended together well.
11. Transfer the sweet potato mixture into the bowl with the flour mixture.
12. Stir just enough to moisten the dry ingredients through.
13. Place the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
14. Bake 28 minutes or until a butter knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
15. Cool the loaf in the pan on a wire rack for 12 minutes.
16. Invert the pan over a wire rack and allow the loaf to cool 1 hour before serving.
Serves: 1 loaf
Sweet potatoes make breads very moist so there’s no need for the extra butter or oil. Sweet potatoes are also a great source of beta carotene along other nutrients making them a healthy choice any time of year. Pumpkin can be used in place the sweet potatoes if you prefer.
The vegetables in this best bread recipe make it a very healthy bread to treat your family with.
Farmer’s Country Loaf
What You Need:
* 1 C warm water (110 degrees)
* 2 1/2 t active dry yeast
* 1 1/2 t salt
* 1 1/2 C + 2 T bread flour
How to Make It:
1. Pour the warm water into a mixing bowl.
2. Sprinkle the yeast over the top of the water.
3. Allow the mixture to stand 5 minutes or until it begins to bubble.
4. Once the mixture begins to bubble, stir in the salt and the flour until well blended.
5. Use a flexible rubber spatula and knead the dough by folding it over and pushing it into the bottom of the bowl.
6. Knead the dough 4 times.
7. Sprinkle the remaining flour over the dough and continue to knead the dough as directed above for 5 minutes or until the dough is spongy.
8. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and push the dough into a ball shape.
9. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel, place in a warm area and allow the dough to rise 1 hour.
10. Use the rubber spatula and stir the dough. Cover again and allow the dough to rise for another hour.
11. Sprinkle a flat surface lightly with flour.
12. Place the dough onto the floured surface and form a loaf.
13. Use additional flour on the board if the dough becomes too sticky.
14. Sprinkle a baking sheet with flour in an area about double the size of the loaf.
15. Place the loaf on the floured area, cover loosely with plastic wrap and let the dough rise 1 hour or until it is double in size.
16. Set the oven temperature to 375 and allow the oven to preheat.
17. Remove the plastic wrap from the loaf.
18. Fill a spray bottle with water and spray the inside of the oven with the water.
19. Bake the bread 5 minutes then spray the oven again being careful not to spray the bread.
20. Bake the bread 12 minutes then spray the oven again.
21. Continue baking the bread 12 more minutes or until the bread is browned and crusty on top.
22. Allow the bread to cool on a wire rack 1 hour before slicing.
Serves: 1 loaf
This is a wonderful bread to serve with that Easter dinner. Be sure to have plenty of butter or better yet apple butter to smother each slice with.
This is truly one of our best bread recipes. Do not be afraid of the yeast. It is easier than you think. If you wish you can add one teaspoon of sugar to your dough, with your yeast, it will make the raising process faster; I often do it when I’m in a hurry. I also place the bread in any warm place I can find. I have a friend who places it in her bed, under the duvet, with the electric blanket switched on!! Can you believe it?
Okay, so now you have two of our best bread recipes, what do you think of them?
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