Turn Food Waste to Treasure

Every day, we throw away many foods that we think as waste. Here are a few examples of how you can turn food waste into treasure.

A New Edition of Coffee – Date Seeds
Date seeds contain antioxidants and fiber. They help regulate your blood sugar and prevent kidney stones and liver damage. Date seeds can also be used as coffee and they are caffeine-free.
 
Other Health Benefits include:

• Heart Healthy
• Supports gut health and digestion
• Promotes brain health
• Promotes weight loss

Avocado Seed Tea
Here are some amazing health benefits of avocado seeds.

• Aid digestion.
• Contain omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants that benefit your heart function.
• Boost immunity with anti-inflammatory properties.

Instructions on how to make your avocado tea.

• Boil the seed for 5 minutes.
• Take it out and place it on a cutting board, the outer skin will peel off.
• Cut it into quarters. Put back into boiling water for 5 more minutes. The water will change to a pinkish color. Let it cool and enjoy it with a squeeze of Lemon or a sweetener of your choice.

Lemon Peels
Lemon peels contain as much as 5 to 10 times more vitamins than lemon juice. The surprising benefits of lemon are its miraculous ability to kill cancer cells! It is more potent than chemotherapy. It is also considered an anti-microbial spectrum against bacterial infections and fungi, effective against internal parasites and worms, regulates blood pressure, and an antidepressant. The source of this information comes from one of the largest drug manufacturers in the world, saying that after more than 20 laboratory tests since 1970, the lemon extract revealed that it destroys malignant cells in 12 cancers, including colon, breast, prostate, lung & pancreas…and it is more effective than the drug - Adriamycin, which is used chemotherapy, slowing the growth of cancer cells. And what is even more interesting is that lemon extract only destroys cancer cells and does not affect healthy cells.
Now, you should include the peels when you consume lemons, add them to your tea, and soups, and grate them in your salads to fully enjoy this amazing gift from Mother Nature.

DIY Non-Toxic Citrus Fruit Peel Cleaner

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups of orange lemon, lime, and grapefruit (more or less) peels.
• 2 cups of white vinegar

INSTRUCTIONS

• Fill a mason jar with the peels. Your jar should be at least half full.
• Add white vinegar to cover the peels.
• Seal tightly with a non-metal lid.
• Allow infusing for 2 to 3 weeks.
• Strain contents through a fine mesh sieve
• Use as an all-purpose cleaner.

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How Can Nutrition Affect Your Sleep Quality?

Many people who have challenges losing weight are also experiencing poor sleep quality because elevated cortisol levels increase fat storage in the body, especially abdominal fat. When your cortisol levels remain chronically high, your body thinks it is going through starvation and begins to store more fat around the abdomen. This also increases insulin levels, which is a fat-storage hormone. High cortisol increases blood sugar to help get you through a stressful situation regardless it is a lack of sleep or other stress, but high blood sugar increases your sugar cravings. Chronically elevated cortisol levels also contribute to adrenal fatigue, which slows down your metabolism, and affects your thyroid function and hormone balance. All these create a vicious cycle of weight gain. 

Certain nutrients can affect your sleep quality. According to studies, low Vit.B12 levels can affect your sleep. Vit.B12 plays an important role in the liver detoxification process. It is also crucial for nerve tissue health, brain function, and the production of red blood cells. Your gut bacteria produce B12 below the ileum. If your gut health is impacted, it can affect your B12 level. If you have low stomach acids and your stomach doesn’t have a sufficient amount of intrinsic factor to pick up B12 from the food, which can affect your B12 absorption, this is especially true for those who take anti-acid drugs for acid reflux. You can see that the B12 level in your body is closely linked to your gut health and brain health. If your serum B12 level is low and you want to take a supplement to boost it, it is a good idea to take a Vit.B12 supplement that contains both methylcobalamin and adenosylcobalamin, which supports both your liver health and the energy production of mitochondria. Food that is a good source of B12 includes meat and eggs.

If you have iron deficiency anemia, it can affect your sleep too. Iron deficiency anemia is a common type of anemia that is due to an insufficient amount of iron stored in your body, which causes the blood to lack an adequate amount of healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body's tissues; when their capacity is affected, this can lead to chronic fatigue, lack of energy, shortness of breath, headaches, reduced appetite, and poor sleep quality. Researchers have found a particular gene is strongly associated with insomnia. This same gene is also associated with iron-deficiency anemia and it is involved in the metabolism of iron in the body. This particular gene is also linked to restless legs syndrome, a neurological condition that can significantly impact sleep.  In restless legs syndrome or RLS, people experience a powerful urge to move their legs. The overlap of the same brain region linked to both hemoglobin levels and shorter sleep duration may suggest a common pathway in the development of anemia and insomnia.

What about other nutrients that can also affect your sleep quality? And how does your spleen play a role in the quality and quantity of your blood based on TCM? Please check my recent video. 

December Astrology and 2023 Predictions

The energy in December is busy and swift because the full moon is in the air sign of Gemini and social media is a hot place to check-in. Then we have the winter solstice and another new moon in the earth sign of Capricorn.

Numerology Significance
The Cold Full Moon falls on Dec.7^th and it is at 16 degrees (1+6=7) of Gemini. Number 7 repeats itself, and it is associated with cosmic energy and influences from higher dimensions. We may see more galactic encounters from our star families moving forward, who are helping raise our collective consciousness for ascension. The new moon in November is at 1 degree of Sagittarius, which indicates the new beginning. The last new moon of the year will fall into the Zodiac sign of Capricorn on Dec.23^rd (2+3=5), number 5 is associated with freedom. Numbers are a universal language and all these numbers indicate a bright 2023!

The Significance of the Lunar Node Eclipses
We experienced a partial solar eclipse on October 25^th and a total lunar eclipse on November 8^th, which is very significant because they occurred at both lunar nodes and only occur every 18.6 years. The North Lunar Node (Rahu) and the South Lunar Node (Ketu) transition in the 2nd and 8th houses will initiate the desire for freedom and change, including financial freedom and spiritual transformation. Changes come inside first and project to the outer world. The Lunar Node Eclipses urge us to look more closely at our needs and desires concerning the balance between earthy, practical, peace-loving Taurus and emotional, transformative, and crisis-oriented Scorpio. The energy triggered by these eclipses gives us a cosmic push to make changes in our lives. In Vedic astrology, this transit occurred in the 1st and 7th houses, influencing our relationships with others and transforming our self-identity. If you meet a significant another, this means it is likely a karmic relationship from past lives, this makes a soulmate connection possible. On the other hand, those relationships that don’t fulfill your heart and soul desires will likely fall apart. Ketu aspects the planet Saturn, which rules our karmas. This urges you to do some inner work, find your inner gifts, and reconnect to your inner self, creating a new path that leads you to ultimate happiness. With the positive influence of Jupiter from Pisces, it brings the expansion of spirituality to a large scale, more spiritual leaders will merge into the surface during this period. Manifestation also comes easily with increased consciousness. Taking action for your desires but detaching from the outcome is the key to manifestation.

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Christmas Astrology Reading Special Offer
If you would like to know the origin of your star families and the predictions for the second part of your life and your career, you can book an astrology reading with me, and I will make an analysis of your natal chart based on sidereal astrology and Starseed origins, also combine your D9 and D10 charts from Vedic astrology to dive deep into your soul blueprint, your relationships and career path in this lifetime. Please check a variety of readings that I offer, they can be great tools to guide you through your life journey, especially during this dawn of the New Age that is packed with big changes and transformations globally. I am offering a special discount for a detailed reading as $70 for a one-hour reading during this holiday season.