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Post by JC on Apr 27, 2011 18:30:32 GMT -5
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Post by 1234 on Apr 27, 2011 19:19:25 GMT -5
I'll try to find those bee people and see what they have to say for themselves. I first met them at some point when I was biking around western MD and into West Virginia. They were very enthusiastic about bees. Hopefully they are online and not just in strange diners in Appalachia.
But yes, I'm a horrible hippy stereotype--vegetarian, bicycle everywhere, can soups, grow a lot of our vegetables in the summer. I don't know what else to say.
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Post by cherry on Apr 28, 2011 4:50:20 GMT -5
I don't mind that about honey. I usually have it with ginger and lemon, and herbal teas to bring out the flavour/drown out the dour taste. It's a superfood nonetheless and a wonderfood for all it does for us. Everything has a downside. Oats give me the worst wind ever. I am sticking by my honey 100% and keeping up my vitamin C to safeguard against any inflammatory properties.
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Post by JC on Apr 28, 2011 6:21:31 GMT -5
Lately I have been on a kick to get some turmeric tea which is a natural anti-inflammatory. Maybe I can throw some honey in it to combat my allergies. I was in a sneezing fit today which doesn't make sense cause it's raining. I didn't think there was much pollen in the air. We're also getting tornado watches. Ooo fun! lol
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Post by 1234 on Apr 28, 2011 7:22:54 GMT -5
The pollen is crazy high in the DC area right now!
Hope you were able to keep the roof on. These storms are pretty wild.
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Post by cherry on Apr 28, 2011 7:30:27 GMT -5
J I am so perplexed when I see weather reports with rain and high pollen counts. I suppose we could look up the how and why but for now it remains a mystery! Feel better!
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Post by JC on Apr 28, 2011 7:30:33 GMT -5
HAHA we didn't get any tornados up where I live. We have a layer of pollen on EVERYTHING. It's like this yellow haze on everything. I need to get my hands on some of that honey!
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Post by gemstone on Apr 28, 2011 11:38:33 GMT -5
That's crazy weather!! Also, tumeric tea sounds interesting....
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Post by pretty on Apr 28, 2011 12:18:23 GMT -5
Hey before you try turmeric tea, make sure you have organic turmeric or at least that the ground spice is relatively fresh, and from a decent supplier. Also for me, turmeric was pretty harsh, gave me the hot sweaties, and messed with me a little, so try it in a small dose the first time. Also please read at the end it warns about gall problems, bile, or heart issues reacting poorly with turmeric... so if you have those issues, do your homework first! Pretty Turmeric Tea Recipes Simple Turmeric Tea Turmeric tea can be easily prepared with a small amount of turmeric powder and water. Take four cups of water in a pot and boil it. Once the water reaches a full boil, lower the heat and add a teaspoon of ground turmeric. Now, simmer for five to ten minutes, before straining it. You may use a mesh strainer or cheesecloth for this purpose. Before serving, you may add some honey and lemon juice too. But, these are optional and are used to enhance the taste. www.buzzle.com/articles/how-to-make-turmeric-tea.htmlTurmeric Tea with Milk In order to prepare this tea, you need a cup of organic milk, one teaspoon of sugar or honey and one eighth teaspoon of turmeric powder. All you have to do is to heat the milk on low heat and remove it from heat, as it gets warm. Don't boil the milk that is meant for preparing turmeric tea. Once the milk is removed from heat, add the turmeric powder and combine well before straining it. You may add honey or sugar for sweetening this herbal tea, which is said to be useful for cold, sore throat, muscle pain, etc. Turmeric Ginger Tea Turmeric ginger tea is usually used for relief from gastrointestinal problems, cold, flu, sore throat, etc. It is also said to be good for detoxification. For preparing this tea, you have to boil two cups of water. Once boiled, lower the heat and add half teaspoon each of powdered ginger and turmeric into it. Simmer for ten minutes, before straining the tea. You may serve it with some lemon juice and half tablespoon of maple syrup. Usually, two cups of turmeric tea is taken daily. But, it is always better to consult a qualified medical practitioner and seek his opinion with regard to turmeric tea dosage. If you want it as a treatment for any ailment, then, you should do it as per the instructions of the herbalist only. As in other herbal remedies, moderate use is recommended in case of turmeric tea too. Pregnant and nursing women and those with heart diseases, gallstones, bile duct problems, etc., must avoid this tea.
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Post by pretty on Apr 28, 2011 12:20:04 GMT -5
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Post by 1234 on Apr 29, 2011 8:35:23 GMT -5
I love that something can be both inflammatory and anti-inflammatory!
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Post by rhodygirl on Apr 29, 2011 9:13:43 GMT -5
I LOVE local honey. I use beeswax lip salve and honey soap that I can't live without. I am weird like that though, my cleaning products are all natural with enzymes, even my shampoo is 97% organic. Hubs and I seek out all the local stuff here in RI especially the farmers markets and fairs. It's so nice to have the city here but also be within very close proximity to farms as well. We pick our own pumpkins, apples, blueberries, strawberries all locally. Peferably organic farms but those are few and far between because it is VERY expensive to get certified as Organic. Though, a lot of the local farms will tell you if they use pesticides, etc. on their crops...many don't but just can't afford certification. Okay...sorry for the tangent. LOL. Here is a great site for locating local farms. I quickly looked through the DC area listings and saw at least two farms that make honey from bees on their farms: pickyourown.org/MDbalt.htm#listings#listingsAnyway.. Honey is great. I can totally see how the honey/allergy connection can be made.
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Post by JC on Apr 29, 2011 12:18:15 GMT -5
Thanks for the info pretty! I really appreciate all of that!! ;D
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