Vitamin C super Food

I think this is perfect for summer..camu camu powder can be added to anything-juice, water or even deserts..


Carefully hand-picked and dried from the South American rainforest, Sunfood Camu Camu powder is 100% certified organic and raw with no additives or fillers! Camu Camu berries are amazing superfruits that are said to contain more vitamin C than any other known botanical source. It is estimated to have 30 times more vitamin C than oranges along with calcium, amino acids & antioxidants that can help aid in the body’s overall health and vitality.

The Indigenous Amazonian people pick the Camu Camu berry (Myciaria dubia) in season, then dry and powder them, turning this purplish-red, cherry-like fruit to a light beige color. It has been traditionally used as a medicinal herb, improving the bodily functions of the brain, eyes, heart, lungs, liver and skin. It is also believed to help ward off the common cold, influenza and other viral diseases, various health conditions such as asthma, edema and heart disease, support strong collagen, tendons and ligaments, decrease inflammation, and help deal with stress and anxiety.

Camu Camu powder also provides a tangy taste that is great for adding to smoothies and desserts, or combining with other Sunfood products.

	Camu Camu has a tangy taste that is best when added to beverages and dessert recipes. It also can be combined with other Sunfood products for increased health benefits. We recommend: Add one half teaspoon or more to juices, smoothies, desserts or drinking water. Dosage may be increased over time.
Ingredients	100% pure organic Camu Camu Berries
Specifications	Organic, Vegan, Raw, Pesticide-free, Sustainably-grown, Sulfur-Free, Non-GMO
Great for	Detoxification, Endurance, Expecting Moms, Immune System, Inflammation, Vitamin C, Phytonutrients, Antioxidant, Minerals, Children
Storage	Store in an airtight container away from moisture and heat.

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And if you are local you can pick up at Peakes Harmony Wellness in Oneida...not local you can order it directly off my website at the following link..

http://www.peakesharmony.com/ShopwithBeth
click the Sunfood link!!

info from sunfood.com

Weekly shopping specials and details on products/Thieves, Bluechips, Kombu, Camu camu powder,taco shells

Special#1 10% of all Thieves products this week 6/11- 6/15/13.

Thieves was created based on research about four thieves in France who covered themselves with cloves, rosemary, and other aromatics while robbing plague victims. This proprietary essential oil blend was university tested for its cleansing abilities. It is highly effective in supporting the immune system and good health. From the Young Living website.

1. Rub diluted on the bottoms of feet for extra protection, especially during winter.
2. Rub a drop or 2 on hands after touching germy surfaces in public places.
3. Rub a drop or 2 on shopping cart handles to kill germs left by previous users.
4. Diffuse for 24-48 hours straight to eliminate household mold.
5. Diffuse every day to kill germs and prevent illness.
6 Add a drop or 2 to your toothbrush to prevent gingivitis.
7. Add 2-3 drops of Thieves into a capsule and take internally when illness strikes. Or Add 1-2 drops into a spoonful of honey or Young Living’s Blue Agave or drop 1-2 drops directly onto your tongue.
8. Add several drops of Thieves to cleaning solution to kill germs.
9. Use Thieves on toenail fungus or athletes foot.
10. Put a drop on a pimple.
from  http://thievesoil.com/10-ways-to-use-thieves/
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Special #2 Camu Camu Powder $29.99 (Regular price $35.99)

An amazing superfruit, camu camu berries are packed with more vitamin C than any other known botanical source. Camu camu powder has more than 30 times the vitamin C found in oranges, so a little goes a long way! Traditionally used as a medicinal herb by indigenous Amazonian people, camu camu also contains B vitamins, potassium, and antioxidants that can help aid in the body’s overall health & vitality.
To use: add 1/4 to 1/2 tsp to your juice or blend in a smoothy.
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Special #3 Kombu $4.59 (Regular price $4.99)

Kombu is a kind of sea cabbage, otherwise known as seaweed. It is a natural flavor enhancer that offers huge health benefits for its tiny size. Sea vegetables are one of the most abundant food families on Earth, yet they are surprisingly underused in American cuisine.
Kombu is known for reducing blood cholesterol and hypertension. It is high in iodine, which is essential for thyroid functioning; iron, which helps carry oxygen to the cells; calcium, which builds bones and teeth; as well as vitamins A and C, which support eyes and immunity, respectively.
Kombu has an almost magical ability to render beans more digestible and less gas-producing. But it isn’t magic: Kombu contains enzymes that help break down the raffinose sugars in beans, which are the gas-producing culprits. Once they are broken down, we are able to absorb more of the nutrients, and we can enjoy these legumes without as many intestinal complaints.(http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2013-01-29/lifestyle/36608038_1_kombu-sea-vegetables-soup-season)
How does one use kombu?
● Add a four-inch strip to beans, whether on the stove or in a slow cooker.
● When adding the water or broth to a soup or stew recipe, pop in a four-inch strip of kombu. Once cooked, remove the kombu, chop it up and return it to the pot.
● Add a two-inch strip to a pot of brown rice. Discard when the rice is ready.
● If the cooking time of a recipe is short, soak a strip of kombu in warm water for 20 minutes before adding. Don’t forget to use the soaking water in your recipe, as it, too, is full of minerals.
● Add chopped, soaked kombu to canned soup for added nutrition.
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Special #4 Garden of Eatin' yellow corn taco shells $2.99(Regular price $3.79) 

made with organic corn and no GMO ingredients.

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Special#5 Garden of Eatin' organic blue tortilla chips $2.99 (regular price $3.79)
 
Garden of Eatin'® Organic Blue Corn Chips Party Size
•  Made with Organic Blue Corn
•  Gluten Free
•  Non GMO Project Verified
•  Kosher

These prices in affect for June 11-June 15, 2013 at Peake's Harmony Wellness 238 Broad Street, Oneida, NY 13421.

Holistic Health, Organic, fair trade, GMO..what does it all mean anyway??

“Holistic Health means having total wellness in your mind, body and spirit.”  Your mind, body and spirit work together to bring you “health wealth.” They cannot truly be separated. When one part of your system is healed, the other parts are positively affected as well. (Lumia-Hlistic-health.com)

Simply stated, Organic produce and other ingredients are grown without the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, genetically modified organisms, or ionizing radiation. Animals that produce meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products do not take antibiotics or growth hormones.(organic.com) Organic food is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality for future generations. Organic meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products come from animals that are given no antibiotics or growth hormones. Organic food is produced without using most conventional pesticides; fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge; bioengineering; or ionizing radiation. Before a product can be labeled "organic," a Government-approved inspector, inspects the farm where the food is grown to make sure the farmer is following all the rules necessary to meet USDA organic standards. Companies that handle or process organic food before it gets to your local supermarket or restaurant must be certified, too. (The USDA National Organic Program)

Molecular engineers working in laboratories for Monsanto, the giant American biotech company, are gene-splicing vegetable seedlings with poisonous pesticides and herbicides so the plants are inherently protected from the insects and worms that might damage them. The majority of products Americans eat daily contain some form of GMO soy, corn, canola (rapeseed) oil or cotton seed oil. Research shows that consuming the popular herbicide/pesticide Roundup leads to the mutation of cells in the human body, in turn fueling the development of malignant tumors and other various forms of cancer. (Natural News) 

Fair trade is an organized social movement and market-based approach that aims to help producers in developing countries to make better trading conditions and promote sustainability. The movement advocates the payment of a higher price to exporters as well as higher social and environmental standards. It focuses in particular on exports from developing countries to developed countries, most notably handicrafts, coffee, cocoa, sugar, tea, bananas, honey, cotton, wine, fresh fruit, chocolate, flowers, and gold. (Wikipedia) The reality is that a lot of the people who provide you with the food and crafts you take for granted live in squalid conditions, with not enough to eat and unable to send their children to school. And this affects mostly women and children. But, with fair trade, they get a fair deal. They are paid a living wage in the context of their country and are able to do the things that we take for granted here in the Western world, like feed and educate their children. Buy fair trade as much as you can…because it really DOES matter.

                                           10 Green Living Tips:

1.       A laptop uses just a quarter of the power a desktop computer uses.

2.       Using cold water can save up to 80% of the energy required to wash clothes.

3.       Vinegar (use white) is a natural cleaning agent-use it to clean coffee makers, washing    machines and more.

4.       Refrigerators and freezers account for one-sixth of a home’s energy use, so select energy efficient models when purchasing replacements.

5.       Plant an herb garden.

6.       Stop using disposable bags-use reusable bags for shopping.

7.       Support your local economy and farmers market.

8.       Pay your bills online.

9.       Create a homemade compost bin.

10.     Subscribe to eco-friendly blogs: Keeper of the Home, Kitchen Stewardship, Live Renewed, and of course, Simple Homemade.

For more info call or email me at beth@peakesharmony.com

315-264-5554

namaste

Beth 

      

Tips on purchasing and using apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is a completely natural product. It is made from apple juice and is fermented to hard apple cider. It is then fermented a second time to apple cider vinegar. When using natural apple cider vinegar, we instantly decrease the consumption of unnatural chemicals in our homes and daily lives.

THE MORE I STUDY ACV THE MORE I LIKE IT.

I initially was researching ways to reduce stomach acid-reflux for my husband and stumbled upon ACV (apple cider vinegar). Here is a recap..
cause...
When stomach PH is low, pathogens may grow around the sphincter found at the top of the stomach and paralyze the muscle, allowing food to be regurgitated – acid reflex / GERD.
conventional treatment...
(antacids,etc.)-only masks the symptoms temporarily..the are the opposite of what you need!!
theory...
If the problem is indeed a lack of acid,antacids and such which further reduce acid, will never cure the problem, but will only provide temporary relief. And indeed, people take these medications indefinitely. Besides taking apple cider vinegar, or another substance that increases stomach acidity, the solution is to switch to a healthy, real food diet.
treatment...
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (ACV)-in 8 oz of water, drink thru straw as not expose your teeth to this acidity on a daily basis.

And then I learned ACV can be ysed as a natural holistic remedy for many "dis" ease in the body- By taking this nutritious tonic (ACV and water) you will, at the very least, be helping to reduce the nutrient deficiencies that result from a typical western diet containing many processed, refined foods.

Natural healing Apple cider vinegar kills germs and nourishes the body at the same time, so have a look at some of the many different ways people have been benefiting from the external and internal application of this folk medicine. other claims found during research..

• weight loss-it has been said drinking 2 oz ACV in even 16oz water throughout the day be supportive of weight management.
• candida-Apple cider vinegar kills germs and nourishes the body at the same time, so have a look at some of the many different ways people have been benefiting from the external and internal application of this folk medicine.
• UTI-I had a friend whom used ACV in water and her symptoms subsided in 2 days!
• If you take ACV between meals or before going to bed, always rinse your mouth to avoid any prolonged vinegar contact with the enamel on your teeth.
• arthritis, acne, asthma,blood pressure, bone health burns, cancer prevention, cholesterol reduction, colds, constipation, cramps, diabetes and even jelly fish stings!
  
  
  Shopping Savvy Note- Look for any raw/unpasteurized ACV(which I do sell-but out at the moment) Besides being unpasteurized, it may be unfiltered. In that case, you’ll see something floating around in the bottle. Don’t worry. This is what’s called the mother. It is what causes the vinegar to ferment and isn’t harmful.
  Peake's Harmony Wellness will be selling Bragss ACV-non GMO and organic!
  
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  beth@peakesharmony.com
  315-264-5554
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Healthy Shopping tips, Educate yourself!

It is easy to get distracted when shopping, the numerous products on the grocery store shelves, sales flyers offering usually least nutritional value foods at a GREAT price and the game of supermarket sweep as we dash through the store due to the busyness of our lives. Advertising has also clouded our brains with pretty pictures and tools that lurk even our children in utilizing Sponge Bob or Dora to attract the youngest customers. 

In continuance of our ever increasingly busy lives, America has turned into a fast food nation. After working a long day, add on the kids activities and housework the last thing on our minds in nutritional content and home cooked meals.

Some of us are becoming more aware of the foods we eat, healthy living and eating is starting to take focus more-BUT it is challenging to decipher what is nutritious and what is not. All this talk on Genetically modified foods, organic and local foods have some heads spinning.

We need to as a nation get back to our roots, eating real food an not those with additives, colored dyes or GMO's. But where do we start?

#1 Research and educate yourself! This is easier said than done, I know..But I have done my own research and will share with you some definitions and guidelines to start with!

What are GMO's (genetically modified organisms) they are plants or animals created through gene-splicing techniques of biotechnology. This experimental technology merges DNA from different species, causing unstable combinations of plants, animal, bacterial and viral genes that can not occur in nature. All commercial GMO's are engineered to withstand direct application of herbicide and or produce insecticide. A growing body of evidence connects GMO's with health problems, environmental damage and violation of farmers and consumers rights. (non-GMO Project) I will be offering a workshop on GMO's in March!

Buzz on Organic Food:: Organic foods are produced without synthetic pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Organic foods are also processed without using irridation, industrial solvents or chemical food additives.

Organic food is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conversation of soil and water to enhance environmental qualities for future generations. 

Now not all organic food is NON-GMO, Organic farmers may still be using GMO seeds...

Local Food movement: is a "collaborative effort to build more locally based, self-reliant food economies - one in which sustainable food production, processing, distribution, and consumption is integrated to enhance the economic, environmental and social health of a particular place.  It is part of the concept of local purchasing and local economies; a preference to buy locally produced goods and services rather than those produced by corporatized institutions.

Natural Foods are often assumed to be foods that are minimally processed and do not contain any hormones, antibiotics, sweeteners, food colors or artificial flavorings that were not originally in the food. The terms are often misused on labels and in advertisements. READ YOUR LABELS.

Whole Foods:  Unprocessed, unrefined foods. with no added ingredients. Vegetables, fruits, whole grains are some examples.

Beth's Top Tip's

1. Read labels, If you can not pronounce it...or if there are more than 10 ingredients...Try to avoid purchasing it.

2. Eat local foods first, then organic-as sometimes our organic foods come from across the country if not out of the country. There are several farmers who offer CSA's (community supported agriculture). Visit a local Farmers market.

3. Aim for products with the Non-GMO label! The most GMO contaminated US crops are corn, soy and cotton!

4. When purchasing meet products, look for those local farmers who do not add hormones or antibiotics and pasture raise their animals. (this is a whole other Topic I will cover at a later time)

5. Get in the kitchen! Experiment! Cook a home made meal at least once per week, if not more! Cooking your own food for you and your family will bring a peace of mind, togetherness of family and healthy benefits.

6. Get your kids involved, teach them the importance of eating healthy, cooking healthy and living healthy.

7. When shopping at grocery stores, shop the outskirts of the store..this is usually where the freshest foods can be found..the middle filled with more box meals, preservatives, etc.

8. Educate yourself, read, listen and learn more about topics that inspire interest to you. I will be offering Healthy living workshops in Oneida as well as on line SOON!

9. Meet your local farmers, know where your food is coming from. Eat fresh whole foods including fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

10. When dining out, avoid fast food chains and try local restaurants that feature local foods.

A few Resources to check out:

(Farm) A local, year-round, diversified CSA that includes seasonal vegetables and storage crops, grass-fed beef and lamb, pastured pork and chicken, unpasteurized milk, and eggs from pastured laying hens? That's the Greyrock Farm CSA.

http://www.greyrockfarmcsa.com/index.html

(Restaurant) The Copper Turrett: We purchase fresh local ingredients from: Alambria Springs Farm, Mosher Farms, Canaseraga Farms, and Purdy & Sons Foods

http://copperturret.com/

(Non-GMO Project) http://www.nongmoproject.org/

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the buzz on bee products

Some Fun Bee Facts..

Did you know that ancient Egypt is where our present day bee keeping sciences began? The Egyptians were one of the first people on earth to keep bees. They often offered honey and related products to the gods.
All worker bees are female...(hmmm..)
One hive an hold up to 80,000 bees
Bees fly 13-15 mph
Honeybees visit 2 million flowers to make 1 jar of honey

Bee products are said to be the most magical and spiritual foods on the planet and thus considered a super food as well-as packed with concentrated nutrition.

Honey-is made from the nectar that bees sip from flower blossoms. Raw, wild, unprocessed honey has a rich source f live healing enzymes which increase mental alertness, reflexes and certain honeys from New Zealand and Hawaii have anti fungal, antibacterial and antiviral affects. Honey has shown to provide relief for a number f different disorders including diarrhea, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome and staph infections.

Bee Pollen-contains vitamin B9 and 22 esential amino acids and an energy rich source of complete protien. They are high in antioxidents that assist in longevity by neutralizing free radicals. Bee Pollen increases strength, endurance, energy and speed. It also reduces the production of histamin, thus neutralizing many allergies. Also helps relieve symptoms of type 2 diabetes by restoring mineral and metabolic deficiencies.

Royal Jelly-for the 1st3 days-female larvae feed on royal jelly an after the 4th day-only special larvae selected to be the queen continue to be fed royal jelly throughout her entire life. A queen is the mother of over a quarter of million bees-and her life span-4-5 years..compared to worker bees who live 3 months or less!!! Royal jelly is known as the rejuvenantor and energy supplement. It has been used through history as alleviating arthritis pain, acting as an antidepressant, along with many other benefits.

Propolis-the substance that seals the hive, highly medicinal, immune supporting and antibacterial.A rich source of vitamins and minerals, amino acids, fats,  and vitamins C and E. It has been used to treat a variety of conditions from arthritis to asthma.

Shopping Savvy for bee products...When purchasing honey, you want to get raw, preferably organic and packaged in glass. (cooked honey has no enzymes) and wild honey has more vitality and more rejuvinating factors. When buying pollen, choose either fresh pollen or look for pollen that has been dried at a hives natural temperature(not above 96F)-this way it retains its complete nutritional value. Keep in freezer for up to 11 years!!! Royal jelly can be frozen or at least refrigerated to preserve its healing and nutritive properties over weeks and months.

Raw honey should not b given to children under 2 due to potential risk of botulism..

Get your buzz on!
Beth