Winter Remedies to Boost Your Health

 Golden milk is a great source of protein, antioxidants, curcumin (turmeric), magnesium, and calcium. It can help reduce inflammation, eliminate joint pain, improve brain function, maintain proper gut health, and keep blood sugar in control. Here is a simple recipe to make your own. 

 
GOLDEN MILK LATTE BLEND
 
INGREDIENTS:

• 1 Tbsp of Turmeric
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp of cardamom powder and clove powder
• 1/4 tsp of Black pepper and ginger powder

 
PREPARATION:

• Prefer to use freshly made powders or recently bought powders.
• Mix well and store in a glass jar
• Take 1 tsp and add to your 7 oz. of milk - vegan or raw milk
• Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Strain and add raw honey as per taste.
• Serve warm at bedtime for good sleep or in the morning to boost your energy.

 
According to studies, 70% of the population has gut health issues.
 
Here Is a Magical Spot for Digestive Issues.
 
Four Cracks Acupoints are located at the midpoint of the crease of each proximal interphalangeal joint of the index, middle, ring, and little fingers, there is a total of 8 points.
 
Health benefits of massaging these points:

• Enhance digestion and relieve heartburn and indigestion.
• Balance the Yin and Yang energy and boost immunity.
• Relieve abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.
• Help regulate bowel function.
• Relieve cough and asthma, especially for children.

How to massage? Use the tip of your thumb to press hard into the spot, one by one for a few minutes, which can help instantly relieve stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting, etc.
 
Got a stuffy nose due to the cold weather?
 
A Magical Spot for A Stuffy Nose
 
Yingxiang Acupoint Location: In the nasolabial groove, level with the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi.
1. Relieves cold and nasal congestion.
2. Reduces allergies and respiratory symptoms.
3. Relieves toothache.
4. Improves a sense of smell.

How to massage: Use your index finger or middle finger to massage the point on both sides of your nose for a few minutes for instant relief. For more information on holistic health and alternative medicine, please visit https://optimalhealthsolutions.ca