Apple-Lavender Deodorant
Make your own deodorant simply at
home. Contains no aluminum or other chemical additives.
1 part apple cider vinegar
1 part water
several drops of lavender oil for fragrance (optional)
spray bottle
Combine equal parts of apple cider
vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Add lavender oil for a
pleasant scent, if desired. Spray underarms with mixture daily, or
as often as needed.
This natural deodorant works by
neutralizing body odor. It is gentle to the skin. The vinegar
smell evaporates within 10 minutes. Look in the cosmetics section
of stores for colorful plastic spray bottles.
Foot Deodorant
Spray Apple-Lavender Deodorant on feet
and wipe off excess. Helps neutralize odors and makes skin silky,
smooth and fresh.
Vaginal Deodorant
Apple-Lavender Deodorant is also
excellent for cleansing the vagina. It is more effective than soap
and water for neutralizing odors and keeping the natural bacteria
in balance. Spray vaginal area as needed. No rinsing necessary.
Hair Rinse
Removes shampoo and chemical residue.
Add softness and shine. This hair rinse is especially helpful for
hair that feels dry.
The high acid content plus the enzymes in
the raw apple cider vinegar kill the bottle bacillus. These
bacteria cause such problems as itching scalp and dandruff.
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
warm water to make 4 cups
- Mix apple cider vinegar and warm water in quart container.
- Shampoo and rinse hair.
- Squeeze out excess water.
- Pour mixture over hair and rub into scalp.
- Leave on at least a minute and rinse.
Vegetable Wash
Pesticide residues on fruits and
vegetables can cause health problems in young children and
sensitive adults. Apple cider vinegar helps get rid of chemical
residues. Soak fresh produce a few minutes in 1/4 cup of apple
cider vinegar and enough water to cover.
Scrub and rinse in cold running water.
An old doctor in a small town
finally took a vacation. He assigned his youngest son, not
long out of medical school, to look after his practice. When
the father returned, he asked his son if anything unusual
had happened in his absence.
“I cured that indigestion Mrs.
Collins had been suffering from for thirty years,” the son
proudly announced.
“You did what?” His father
stormed. “How could you? It was that indigestion that put
you through prep school, college and medical school!” |
Apple Cider Vinegar Cocktail
This is health pioneer Paul Bragg’s
famous tonic for heartburn. We’ve successfully used it on guests
with upset stomachs and they’ve found quick relief.
1 heaping teaspoon raw honey
2 teaspoons raw apple cider vinegar
8 ounce glass of warm water
Mix ingredients together and drink.
We like to substitute 2 teaspoons of
dried sugar cane juice (Sucanat) for the heaping teaspoon of
honey. Both apple cider vinegar and dried sugar cane juice is high
in potassium.
For variety, substitute mint tea for the
water in the Apple Cider Vinegar Cocktail.
What’s Going On?
Many people think that too much acid
causes heartburn in the stomach. But heartburn occurs when there
is not enough of the right kind of acid to digest food properly.
The stomach needs hydrochloric acid to
break down food. When there is not enough hydrochloric acid, the
food starts to putrefy, producing organic acids which cause
heartburn and indigestion.
Over-the-counter antacids appear to help
because they neutralize these organic acids and the pain goes
away. But the antacids have aggravated the situation because they
have left the stomach more alkaline. Now an even greater amount of
hydrochloric acid must be produced to finish digestion.
Apple cider vinegar is rich in malic
acid, which increases the acidity of digestive fluids causing them
to flow faster, which improves digestion.
 Stiff
Joints
Paul Bragg says he remembers seeing
his dad come in from a grueling day of farm work during harvest
time. His dad had been up since before daybreak and it was now
late at night. He would go into the kitchen and fix the Apple
Cider Vinegar Cocktail.
Paul’s dad explained, “Son, farm work
is long, hard work. It can produce chronic fatigue in the body.
Whatever is in this mixture relieves me of that chronic
fatigue.”
The ingredient that was so effective in
the drink was potassium. It helped renew his vitality and relieve
the stiffness in his joints.
Potassium helps eliminate toxins from the
body by putting them in solution so that they can be carried out
of the body. It is as essential to the soft tissues of the body as
calcium is to the hard structures. Potassium keeps the tissues
healthy, soft and pliable.
The potassium in apple cider vinegar is
like a detergent for the arteries. Clogged, caked arteries are
cleaned out by taking the Apple Cider Vinegar Cocktail several
times a day.
Many stiff-jointed men and women are set
free from their misery after several months of taking the Apple
Cider Vinegar Cocktail 3 or 4 times a day. Along with
relieving the pain of arthritis, blood pressure also normalizes.
The natural acids and enzymes in raw apple cider vinegar help thin
and cleanse the blood.
Bragg also recommends cutting down on
animal proteins and eliminating refined sugars. Animal proteins
and fats tend to thicken the blood.
Muscle Cramps
Bragg recommends the same Cocktail
recipe for those who suffer from muscle cramps. I remember as a
child crying out in the middle of the night and having my dad rush
in and rub my legs until the cramps eased. Back then, they were
called “growing pains.”
Acid crystals interfering with
circulation can cause these sharp pains in the feet or legs.
Drinking the Cocktail several times a day allows these crystals to
enter into solution and be eliminated.
| To add flavor to distilled water, add 1 Tablespoon of
apple cider vinegar per gallon. |
Natural Antibiotic
Apple cider vinegar is a natural antibiotic
and antiseptic that fights germs and bacteria inside and outside
the body. We have read testimonials from individuals who have used
apple cider vinegar to relieve the following ailments:
- PMS and Menstrual cramps
- allergies
- shoulder and back pain
- stomach problems
- chronic fatigue
- skin problems
- stiff joints
For best results, drink the Apple
Cider Vinegar Cocktail three or four times daily.
CAUTION: Beware of apple cider flavored
vinegar sold in supermarkets. It is grain vinegar with an apple
cider flavor. You will not get the same results. Look for raw
apple cider vinegar in health stores.
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This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved
him out of all his trouble. Psalm 34:6
Living in Heaven or Hell
We make our own heaven or hell by the
thoughts we entertain. The Kingdom of Heaven is only a thought
away. “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he” (Proverbs
23:7). Jesus said, “The Kingdom of God is within you”
(Luke 17:21).
Within our thoughts is life or death.
Feelings of anger, revenge, self-pity and hopelessness drag us
into the depths of hell. Thoughts of love, joy, peace and
forgiveness bring us near to the heart of God and His Kingdom.
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever
things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things
are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of
good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise,
think on these things. Philippians 4:8
Depressing Desires:
It is depressing to desire something
that is not in God’s will. The whole world is in a state of deep
depression, though they may laugh on the surface. The world is
made up of many wills working apart from God’s will.
Those who get depressed are focusing on
self and on their outward circumstances. They are anxious about
the things of this world and forgetting to trust in God.
For thou art my lamp, O LORD: and the LORD will lighten my
darkness. For by thee I have run through a troop: by my God have
I leaped over a wall. As for God, his way is perfect; the word
of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler (shield) to all them that
trust in him. God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way
perfect. 2 Samuel 22:29,30, 31, 33.
Booting Out Unwelcome Guests
by Brooke Revere
When I visited Seattle for a couple
weeks, I wrote to my sister Skye, the following thoughts about the
Kingdom within:
Just think, you never leave this body,
no matter where you go. You can’t escape, you can’t run away,
you can’t break out, you can’t bring anyone in. You’re
stuck, along with any feelings or worries that you allow to come
in.
The only guests that can penetrate your
walls are thoughts and concepts. You and your thoughts are always
alone. While I’ve been on this trip, I took a look around at the
guests that I’ve been harboring, and decided to do some serious
housecleaning. I didn’t like some of the guests that I’ve
allowed to board in my house.
Bitterness and Resentment
were rather easy, they haven’t been here long and they didn’t
have much luggage to pack.
Boredom and Uselessness fled before I got to their
room, and now I am cleaning the mess they left behind.
But Worry and The-Future-Is-Dim
have slammed their doors in my face and refuse to unlock them. I
will have to call the locksmith, Prayer, and the moving van
company, Hope, to evict my unwelcome guests.
I have been repainting and improving some
of my rooms so Contentment and Ever-At-Peace will
feel more at home here. I would have done it sooner, but Procrastination
gave me some trouble. He was in the habit of dumping his garbage
in the hall, making it difficult to do anything. I’m trying to
get that corrected.
Disappointment was always
vandalizing my house, though I caught him and his accomplice, Vanity,
red-handed. Vanity seemed like such a gentle and harmless
creature, until I realized that she was the one opening her window
for Disappointment to sneak in.
I didn’t realize how much
responsibility it is to be a landlord. I tried to shut myself up
in my bedroom and let the rest of the house run itself. But while
living in a new environment, I awakened to the realization that a
small Kingdom inhabits my own soul. Either I can let it run wild,
or I can take responsibility for it. I choose how to run my
Kingdom and whom I entertain. I pray that with Christ’s help, my
little household will be a better place to live in the years to
come. []
Quick Depression Cure
Instead of lying around nursing Mr.
Depression, get up and start working with your hands. Sweep the
porch, do the dishes. “Little busyness” helps get the mind off
of big troubles.
“Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart,
all ye that hope in the LORD” Psalm 31:24.
My Kingdom
A little kingdom I possess
Where thoughts and feelings dwell,
And very hard I find the task
Of governing it well.
For passion tempts and troubles me,
A wayward will misleads,
And selfishness its shadow casts
On all my words and deeds.
I do not ask for any crown
But that which all may win,
Nor seek to conquer any world
Except the one within.
Written by Louisa May Alcott at age 14
Author of “LITTLE WOMEN” |
Physical causes that may aggravate depression:
- Low light conditions. For some people, cold, dark
winters are depressing. If you can’t move to a sunnier
location, try installing some full spectrum lighting to
simulate sunshine.
- Tooth decay. One bad tooth can infect the whole body
and make you feel rundown and discouraged. Get the tooth
repaired or extracted to stop the bacteria from poisoning the
body.
 Blood
Sugar problems. Caffeine, alcohol, chocolate and white
sugar products can play havoc with the body, causing severe
highs and lows. Along with these physical imbalances, comes an
emotional roller coaster ride where you soar up to Cloud
Nine then plummet down to the Pit of Hell. After
another sugar or caffeine fix, the roller coaster ride starts
over. To get off the roller coaster, stop providing the fuel.- Hormonal imbalances. Woman, particularly, can have
mood changes that go up and down with their monthly cycles.
Eating an apple a day helps to smooth out the emotional ups
and downs of menopause. Apples contain boron, which boosts
blood levels of estrogen and other compounds that prevent
calcium loss and bone demineralization. Returning to the Ideal
Diet (page 47) also helps avoid many common afflictions
associated with menstrual cycles and menopause.
To make Fresh Applesauce, peel and quarter 4 apples. Put in
food processor or blender with a little apple juice or water.
Pulse until sauce forms. Add a ripe banana for creaminess.
Flavor with cinnamon and vanilla. Eat right away before sauce
turns brown.
 Walk
for Health
“Walking preserves health and
lengthens life. Walking - free striding, free-swinging, rhythmic,
brisk but unhurried walking - is the perfect aid to digestion,
elimination, circulation, relaxation of body, mind and spirit.
“The next time you feel low, go out for
a walk. See how your mood changes, how the dark color of your
thoughts becomes gradually brighter. Your low spirits will not
accompany you very far on a good walk . . . The mind cannot remain
depressed when the body is in motion.” Gayelord Hauser
| Chronic Fatigue
Did you hear about the recently scheduled seminar on
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? It was a failure. Everyone was too
tired to go. |
| No Free Advice
A doctor was fuming when he
finally reached his table at a banquet. A woman who sought
his medical advice delayed him 10 minutes. “Do you think I
should send her a bill?” he asked a lawyer who was sitting
next to him.
“Why not?” the lawyer replied.
“You rendered professional services by giving advice.”
“Thanks,” the physician said.
“I think I’ll do that.”
When the doctor sat down at his
desk the next day to send a bill to the annoying woman, he
found a statement from the lawyer. It read: “For legal
services - $50.” |
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