Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar One of the Best Medicines

A few years ago I walked into our area Health Food Store and asked if there was anything to help with a general "not feeling good".  I couldn't pin-point it, I had aches and just felt blah.   Nann, the owner and genius at natural healing, immediately said, "Have you checked your PH lately?"  

I replied, "My What???"    I had no idea what she was talking about.  She said that she thought my PH was off and I should test it.  I went home from her store with testing strips and a bottle of Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar.   She told me to take about a Tablespoon of Braggs vinegar in a small glass of warm water one to two times a day to bring my PH into balance.

I went home, tested my PH and it was so off.  Within 3 days of the vinegar treatment I was feeling wonderful.

I wondered, "Why has my doctor never mentioned a PH balance?   Why has no one ever told me of this simple fix?"

Now I tell as many as will listen to this marvelous amber colored liquid in the Braggs bottle.  Do I like the taste of vinegar?   NO, but I do like feeling good.

Here are the signs of Potassium Deficiency that are listed in a Bragg's book of Apple Cider Vinegar and unfiltered raw vinegar is full of potassium.

* Bone and muscle aches and pains, especially lower back.
*The body feels heavy and tired and it's an effort to move.
*Shooting pains when straightening up after leaning over.
*Dizziness upon straightening up after leaning over.
*Morning dull headaches upon arising and when stressed.
*Dull, faded-looking hair that lacks sheen and luster.
*The scalp is itchy and dry.  Dandruff, premature hair thinning or balding may occur.
*The hair is unmanageable,  mats, often looks straw-like, and is sometimes extremely dry
  and other times oily.
*The eyes itch, feel sore and uncomfortable and appear bloodshot and watery.  Also, eyelids may
   be granulated with white matter.
*The eyes tire easily and will not focus as they should.
*You tire physically and mentally with the slightest effort.
*Loss of mental alertness and onset of confusion, making decisions difficult.  The memory fails
  making you forget familiar names and places you should easily remember.
*You become easily irritable and impatient with family, friends and loved ones and even
   your business and social acquaintances.
*You feel nervous, depressed, in a mental fog, and have difficulty getting things done due to
   mental and muscle fatigue.  Even the slightest effort can leave you exhausted, upset and
   trembling.
*At times your hands and feet get chilled, even in warm weather, which is a sign of potassium
  deficiency.

If this describes you wouldn't it be worth a try?  I  will post more things that Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is good for in future posts.   Hope you will be back.
   

THE WART THAT DISAPPEARED

The first time I remember learning about plants and healing came from my Grandma McKinnis.   Grandma raised 12 children and I'm sure she didn't run to a doctor when they needed care unless it was an emergency.  
I was only about 5 or 6 years old and was visiting with my grandma.  I had a wart on my right  knuckle.  Besides being unsightly, I banged it quite a bit because I was so active.   Grandma told my mom and dad if they would drive her to a certain place in a wooded area she could cure my wart.   I had never seen my grandma outside of  home so it was unimaginable that she would actually take me for a walk in the woods, but that's exactly what she did.  I can remember her instructing my mom, dad and sister to remain in the car.  We walked into the woods until she found a certain leaf.  She took the leaf and rubbed the underside of it onto my wart.  My wart turned green from whatever came off the bottom side of the leaf.  She instructed me I was to never tell anyone what she did or it wouldn't work, then we walked back to the car.  My wart was gone within just a few days.  Of course I wouldn't tell anyone when I was little but now I wish I had because I really want to know what kind of leaf it was that she used.   In my young eyes I seem to remember it looking similar in shape to a grape leaf.   I have tried rubbing a wild grape leaf on my skin but nothing comes off so I'm still searching.

If any of you know what she could have used I would love to know.  Please comment to let me know.  And the wart???  It is still gone and I've never had another one.

The Natural Way

I have always had an interest in nature and the natural life. I love flowers, creeks, rocks, animals and more. I remember getting my hands on one of the old Fox Fire books and learning how to do things naturally. It wasn't until I got older that I began to learn more. I am fascinated with the way people have used plants for healing and health.

  I finally took an online class from the "School of Natural Healing" where Dr. Christopher teaches how herbs can heal but better yet, keep us healthy. I've also done quite a bit of research on the benefits of Essential Oils and use them daily. I am now a distributor of these oils through "Young Living Essential Oils". Although I can make no medical claims I would like to share with you some of the things I have learned these past several years. I also invite you to share your experiences if you are using natural products. I hope this can become an interesting journey as we take it together. Please share so that your friends and family can come along on this journey with us.

SIMPLE FUN OR SIMPLY FUN!

Of course I'm like any other grandma and thoroughly enjoy it when I have my grandkids around.

A few weeks ago they decided to come spend the day.  We love to get messy and make lots of  experiements.  We made the flour and baby oil version of playdoh.  After molding and making a total mess they opted to make a volcano out of all the doh.   Inside the volcano we "just had to" make vinegar and baking soda eruptions.  We only used a full box of baking soda and 1/2 gallon of vinegar and lots of food coloring!  Yes!  What a mess and what fun!

After the flour, baby oil, vinegar, baking soda, cookie sheets and all the yuk was cleaned off the table the kids got to have their grand finale of shaving creme.  They covered the whole table,  dug out all of the small toys including hot wheels and played for almost an hour creating racetracks, villages and more. 

Even though this was messy it was very inexpensive play.  They won't be wanting to do this as much as they get older, but for now, we made some memories.  How about you?  What are some fun things you do when you have your grandkids with you?

Blessings
Grandma B

GIFT IN A NUTSHELL

The walnuts after they were glued back together

While trying to figure out a fun way to present a money gift for Christmas for my grandkids an idea came to me that I think is pretty cool.

I thought, "What if I crack open an English walnut, and put the money inside, then close it back".

I didn't even have to buy any walnuts.  While at a local retail store their nut display was pretty much empty accept for some nut shells.  I picked up a handful and ask if I could have them.  The cashier looked at me with a strange puzzled look and said "yes, as long as they're empty".

I folded the money into thirds lengthwise then rolled them up tightly.  I cut a small piece of plastic and rolled each bill inside.  (This was to protect the money from the next step).

I then used a strong glue, E-6000, to glue the shells together.  I wrapped some masking tape around the shell until the glue dried.  After it dried I removed the tape and voila, a gift in a nutshell.  The kids liked their gift and their parents even wanted to know what tree I had picked these from since they wanted some too.

Pretty creative, if I do have to say so myself!
What are some creative ways you have given gifts of cash?

Blessings,
GrandmaB

Happy Hens

                                                                                       

A & O HAND FEEDING THE HENS

ENJOYING THE SUN ON THE DECK, NOT EATING MY BUGS!


Due to my husbands illness, we decided to give our chickens to our son last winter.  As spring approached and because my inside dogs have had no fleas for several years, I asked him if I could have a few of them back for bug control  for the summer months. 

Dale and Jill loaded up some of the older hens and my little Bantoms and I turned them loose in the yard to feast.   There is just one problem:   They came back spoiled rotten!   Impossible to spoil chickens?  If we leave our back door open they try to come inside......everytime I look out on my deck, there are three to four chickens.  They are supposed to be grazing for bugs but instead they are waiting for us to come out the door and feed them.



                                                                 

LEAVING OUT THE BACK DOOR AFTER EXPLORING INSIDE!

Through the years I have had dogs, cats, a miniature pig, and a miniature horse all make their way into my house.   All of the above were house broke.   But chickens!  I draw the line.....

In case I change my mind, does anyone know how to house break a hen?

Blessings!

Grandma B