Many women around the world face an internal battle: their breasts swell, skin breaks out, they feel bloated and suffer aches and pains, food cravings intensify, and mood swings take hold, varying from mild irritability to full-on depression. Often, it’s a battle with no end in sight, returning monthly, wreaking havoc, leaving discomfort and frustration in its wake. For some, premenstrual syndrome (PMS) can ebb and flow for up to two weeks before their period finally arrives. How much time is…
Monthly Archives
April 2016
Period Week
April 25, 2016
Written by guest blogger: Jill Anenberg Lawrence, Holistic Health and Nutrition Coach Blood. Sweat. Tears. That combo means one thing, it’s period week! We can also include random yelling, laughing, and binging on chocolate and episodes of The Housewives because somehow, all their drama calms the drama in our uterus. You’re not alone while riding the cotton cowboy and often we match cycles with friends. So sweet and so scary! So how do we save the people in our line…
Avocado-Lemon Dressing with Udo’s Oil
April 23, 2016
This week we’re sharing our Avocado-Lemon Dressing recipe with Udo’s Oil with just enough zest to take your ordinary salad up a few notches! Print Avocado-Lemon Dressing with Udo’s Oil Ingredients 1 large ripe avocado, skin & pit removed ⅓ cup Udo’s Oil Blend ¼ cup fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, chopped 1 medium garlic clove, minced or crushed 1 medium lemon, juiced ½ tsp. sea salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste Pinch of cayenne (opt.) ¼ cup water, or…
Celebrating 100 years of Environmental Commitment with Salus Haus on Earth Day
April 22, 2016
“If we take a holistic view of the world, people and the environment must have the same rights,” Mr. Otto Greither. Environmental Consciousness Salus Haus is a proud member of the Climate Protection and Energy Efficiency Group of the German Economic Association, holder of the Environment Award from the German Federal Working Committee for Environmentally Conscious Management (B.A.U.M.) and a partner in the AlbKräuterwelt, an herb garden stretching over more than 20,000 m2. They are often praised for their effort and success in environmental…
The Powers that Bee
April 20, 2016
When it comes to our food supply, we owe a lot to an army of tireless workers that bring variety and sweetness to our lives. We’re talking about bees, the tiny powerhouse pollinators that spend their days going the distance, pollinating crops, and making sweet golden honey. Here are some fast facts to put their work into perspective: 1 – the number of teaspoons of honey an average bee will produce in its lifetime 50-100 – the numbers of flowers…
Lassi Love…Mango Lassi with Turmeric
April 18, 2016
Oh mango lassi how we love you…the creamy goodness of yogurt, with mango and turmeric in starring roles, how can you go wrong with this delicious blend? Udo’s Oil for your EFAs and turmeric for your boost of antioxidants…lassi heaven! Print Mango Lassi with Turmeric Ingredients 1 ripe sweet mango, peeled & seeded, roughly chopped ½ cup plain Greek yogurt 2 tbsp. U.C. 3•6•9 Oil Blend 1 tsp. fresh turmeric root, minced or finely grated ¼ tsp. cardamom powder 1…
Basil Green Goddess Salad Dressing with Udo’s Oil
April 11, 2016
Every resident chef (yeah, you!) needs a collection of go-to recipes that are delicious, simple, and—most importantly—made with real, fresh ingredients, and zero questionable ones. Using Udo’s Oil 3•6•9 Blend, nourish the ones you love with homemade salad dressing rich in essential omega-3s and -6s. Print Basil Green Goddess Salad Dressing with Udo’s Oil Ingredients ½ cup Udo’s Oil Blend ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt or ½ cup soft tofu) 1 cup basil (or Italian parsley), chopped 1…
Uncover Your Inner Beauty
April 6, 2016
Beauty has many layers. From a kind word to a thoughtful gesture, or the warm glow of a smile, true beauty comes in many shapes and forms. Unfortunately, there are also many layers that can distract and diminish this natural glow. Stress, poor dietary choices, the environment, and many other ‘real life’ factors, can mask inner beauty, burying it beneath dark, baggy under-eye circles, dry, tired skin, and blemishes. Many cosmetic solutions are only skin-deep, targeting the surface and focusing…
Kiwi Avocado Smoothie with Udo’s Oil & Manuka Honey
April 4, 2016
Trust us…your skin will drink this smoothie up! Ready. Set. Blend. Print Kiwi Avocado Smoothie with Lime, Udo’s Oil, and Manuka Honey Ingredients 1/2 ripe large avocado 2 kiwis – peeled 1/8 c. lime juice + 1 tbsp. 1/8 c.-1/4 c. almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk, aloe juice, or fruit juice—just enough to get the blender going Flora Manuka Honey to taste 1-2 tbsp. 2 tbsp. Udo’s Oil 2-3 ice cubes Instructions Place the liquid in the blender first,…