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Well, not quite. Unfortunately there is not much you can do about Psoriasis  and the researchers and scientists are still scratching their heads to figure out how to stop it from happening. I don’t trust scientist, and after years and years of going to doctor after doctor giving me steroid creams, I decided I don’t like doctors either. So I stopped using the creams. They don’t work that well anyway and you just end up getting immune and you need stronger creams. And so on. Now you are probably wondering why I am telling you this? Having had Psoriasis for more than half my life, I have tried many, many things to get rid of the symptoms and have beautiful, non-scaly skin. You have already heard my banana-peel story, I tried shots of Aloe Vera every day, I tried bathing in salt water in my bath tub and I tried any other miracle cure I heard of. Nothing really helped that much, and as soon as I stopped using it, the psoriasis flared up again.

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As the years has gone by, I have really started to understand that we are what we eat. Like seriously, the food we put in our mouth is the building blocks of our body; bones, skin, teeth, eyes and brain. When we eat certain things, we feel strong and energetic and when we eat other things, we might start sneezing. When living with Psoriasis, there is a very long list of things you should avoid eating to get better. I will share a list of to do and not to do with you. This may not be that interesting for people without Psoriasis, but it might be worth a try even if you have a different skin condition. This is the only diet I have ever stuck to, not for the reason to lose weight, but to clear my skin. And it actually worked. If you know anyone with Psoriasis who would benefit from this, please share the link with them!

Usually there is one major primary trigger that activates the Psoriasis the first time, such as hitting puberty, injury or infection, stress, anxiety or taking certain drugs. When you have it, there are secondary triggers that makes it worse. Below is a list of what you should avoid if you have Psoriasis;

• High intake of tomatoes, chillies, capsicums, curries, citrus, berries, pineapples, kiwi fruit, peas, soft drinks (carbonated), chocolate, cakes, ice cream (any sweets), tea, coffee, pork, red meat, sausages (processed meat), potatoes, alcohol (red wine and champagne are the worst), smoked fish, smoked/processed meat, lentils, ALL dairy products, vinegar, additives, tomato sauce and salt.
• Stay away from emotional stress and worry. Get help with anxiety. If you have an overactive mind, this may release stress hormones and work in the same manner.
• Stay away from chemical exposure. Always wear gloves when cleaning the house. Don’t smoke. Don’t dye or perm your hair. Try to avoid paint, insecticides and don’t wear anything with nickel.
• If you are constipated, have diarrhoea or IBS, get help for this.

Now you might wonder if there is anything left to do or eat. There is a few pointers of things you should do and should eat too:

• Drink plenty of water, my opinion on water here - at least two litres a day.
• Eat lots of green vegetables such as spinach, beans, snow peas, broccoli, celery, lettuce, watercress, chinese greens and the list goes on. If it’s green, it’s good!
• Try Yoga or Meditation if you are stressed or have an overactive mind.

In addition to this things such as plant pollen, yeast, hot showers, cold weather, central heating and air condition may make the Psoriasis worse. I find mine is at its worst when I am in Norway in winter, where it’s freezing outside, warm inside with the fire burning, I am eating more cheese and chocolate than I normally would and probably drinking more wine than normal too. I followed the above strictly for 3 months, eating a shed load of green vegetables a day, fish or chicken as my protein and lots and lots of green salads. It was hard at times, but my skin was clearer than it has been for 15 years. Finally I had soft elbows (I did almost start to cry!!). When I started reintroducing foods on the ‘no’ list, a few spots came creeping back, but now I know how to manage it. I also found an all natural cream that works really well with Psoriasis skin. I will tell you more about that later.

Beach, Sun, Salt Water and Relaxation may help

Taking time to smell the flowers may also help

In the world of Psoriasis I actually have to consider myself lucky, as I have the drop-type (guttate) of the condition that doesn’t get as thick as many other types. I guess I can consider myself lucky for being generally health conscious as well, and trying to keep it under control with what I eat. If you have Psoriasis and would like to know more about how I treat mine, please contact me (you find my contact details in the Contact box above) or if you have a simple question leave a comment below. Even if you don’t have the condition yourself, I hope you did learn something new today

PS; I didn’t put any pictures of Psoriasis skin, if you wish to know how it looks, please use Google.

Idukki District Kerala, India.

Thekkady has one of the largest wildlife sanctuary in India is a dream destination. The Country’s sole Tiger reserve, Periyar, with its bountiful treasures of tropical flora and fauna is the ultimate reservoir of many an endangered species and a rich tribal culture.

The most popular activity that a tourist can enjoy in Thekkady is boating in the Periyar lake. One can see the wild animals along the bank of the river foraging, bathing, drinking and resting. It would be a greater fun if one is lucky enough to see the elephants playing with their babies in the lake.

Last week the Snoochie Boochies team headed over to the Spirit of Summer exhibition at Olympia to find out what would be on offer to make you and your home fabulous and ready for Summer! 

We found some fantastic British designers covering all different areas from furniture to food and make up to accessories. Its well worth a visit when it comes around again, but first and foremost, we wanted to release a few posts over the coming weeks from some of the exhibitors we felt stood out at the show. 

First up is Nicole Phillips England. 

Nicole Phillips England is a new British-­‐based textile design company that is just launching their first range of textiles for the home.

Designed and created by artist, Nicole Phillips, the unique, beautiful and slightly quirky range of home furnishings and accessories have been manufactured here in the UK. The result is a distinctive collection that appeals to both town and country.

The range highlights Nicole’s hand-­‐painted watercolour designs printed on quality fabrics, all of which are offset with a trademark twist of humour – very British!

Taking inspiration from the natural world, Nicole’s artwork features quirky coastal characters, culinary delights and classic botanical details that are transferred onto carefully selected fabrics to create a product range that include tea towels, aprons, hob covers, oven gloves, napkins and cushions. The lovely fabric designs will also be available to buy by the metre.

All products are available in various colours and offers a refreshing new take on the country chic trend, and its something very original that will appeal to a lot of people, so certainly gets the thumbs up from us!

Products start from £12 for tea towels and all pieces are available to buy online here where you can also find more information about the company and the Nicole Phillips England blog.

Definitely worth checking out if you fancy sprucing up some of your homeware, and of course supporting a brilliant British Brand!

Happy Homeware Shopping!

For me, having roots and a strong identity entwined within a past that continues to live through my very breath nurtures the constancy of my soul.  To belong without question – as a birthright – keeps the blood flowing in the right direction, so to speak.  Yet setting out to find words which describe ties to our ancestors and to our natural world is not an easy endeavour.

Searching for passages that convey the depth of these ties was, therefore, challenging.  Found renditions of rarely expressed thoughts are sometimes incomplete, superficial, and occasionally prosaic.  Depicting thoughts into words which capture our correspondent intentions is not an easy undertaking, particularly when we want to concisely communicate the profound and the complex.  Fortunately, it was not an impossible feat for I happened upon this moving message:

“I am of the same spirit as my ancestors, indestructible and free. It is this same indomitable spirit that connects me to the eternal strand woven into all of creation, animated by its divine Source, regardless of time, matter and space. I am the container of the past, the present and the future. I am part of the tree of transcendence. I live with its roots embracing the earth, I am one with its branches merging with the sky. And together with the rest of my Kapwa, we shall unravel the promise of freedom, whether fighting for it in the streets of EDSA or Egypt, or realizing it in the deepest frontiers of the inner self, and in the realms beyond.”

by Mila Anguluan-Coger (“Reflective weavings on my inner banig” at http://www.babaylan.net/wordpress/category/babaylan-and-community-healing/)

The eloquent passage above could not have better explained that feeling of being one with that from which we sprung and with those from whom we inherit our selves.  Thank you, Mila, for making this feeling known to consciousness.  Such feeling of connectedness is a gift that has been lost in a realm where logic and reason reign.  The unexplainable is easy to dismiss.  And yet, during those moments of connection — we know, KNOW — a priori, that the experience is real.

Further gratitude to Perla Daly who created a mandala that symbolically synthesizes the same subconscious non-verbal connections with magnificent vibrance, as seen below.  Those who are interested in purchasing her work can follow the appropriate links to order on her website at http://bagongpinay.org/bmandala/

Thank you also to those who took the pictures of Ta Phrom which are shown on this post.  (The first featured image is from bongdy.com, 2nd image is from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ta_Prohm)

• Red Onion
• Corn
• Avocado
• Tomato
• Capsicum
• Coriander
• Olive Oil
• Lime
• Salt and Pepper

Chop, mix, taste and enjoy! For my end result check Instagram later @awesomeashild

By the way, what did you do for your Something Every Day today?

So my day went a little like this;

The night before I got a base tan done and slept in it – the darker the better!

Early morning we got up and tan the dogs, packed the car and headed off.

Its a 300km+ drive to Perth for us and we were running late so it was a bit of a rush. Gavin drove the first 150kms so I could rest, then we stopped and he got some lunch. Filling the car with the smell of meat pies! Damn it, I was hungry. So I drove the other half of the way.

We arrived at our accommodation and it was late. I needed to have quick shower so I used the shower in a friend (and fellow competitor) ‘s room. I didn’t have time to unpack my things so we just showered and ran.

Next was my stage tan, at first I didn’t think it was that necessary but Im so glad I got it done. It made me look so much leaner, muscular and ready.

After my tan , which was really cold going on…. I stood in the park in the sun for a bit so I was super dry, then we headed back to the hotel. My friend got our room ready which was super helpful, this was the view.

Really lovely place!

My lovely hair and makeup girl, who is an old friend from high school was waiting when we got there and as we were running late she had a big job to do!

In a short period of time she had me looking show ready with flawless skin, big hair and sexy eyes.

We headed off to the venue, at first getting lost but luckily still arriving 10 mins early.

It was all go! As soon as we got in the door I went to the competitors room and Gav (boyfriend) and Kat (hair and makeup/friend) went to find a spot to watch.

In the competitors room there was so many people from all different divisions, doing tan touch ups, pumping up for stage, eating and getting ready.

Its all very exciting, Sami (friend/figure competitor) and her partner Adam had a spot ready for me which was handy to put down my bags of stuff!

First up the bikini girls had to do a mock run through which was helpful, before we lined up backstage ready for the show to start.

Short class was on first, then us, Bikini Tall Class!

It was so nerve racking and I kept chatting to the girls about their trainers, coaches, gyms, lives. It was great to meet so many lovely people.

It was time! We filed out in order and lined up on stage, wow, so many people, the lights are super bright and its really full on. One at a time we come to the front of the stage, do 4 quarter turns and return to the back, in line.

After running through all the girls, the judges call forward a few girls at a time for comparisons, this means more quarter turns with 2-4 other girls at the front of the stage, then they will do the same with the other girls before we reform a line and leave the stage.

We are called out for presentations we line up at the front of the stage. They tell us that the finalists will be called and should take a step back. OMG ’16′ is called! Thats me! I couldn’t believe it! Once the three finalists are called, the rest of the competitors get their medallions and bags and leave the stage. Now its trophy time!

Aaaaaaand 3rd place goes to………
Number 16, Vanessa Carley!

I was so happy!!!!!!

I have never won anything before, never placed, I don’t have a medal, trophy or ribbon for anything. Now I do!

I am so proud, 14hr days, no coach, living in the country and my first comp, I got 3rd!!!!

Anyway, that night I ate chocolate (before the above photos actually) and I had my first alcoholic drink in over 12 months.

Now I have some diet and workout changes to make, Ill talk more about that soon.

Thanks for all your love and support

xxx

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Rui Branco, Global Director of Education and Training for REN Skincare.

영국 프리미엄 스킨케어 브랜드 렌(REN). 100% 천연 성분 화장품으로 유명한 렌의 글로벌 트레이닝 헤드인 루이 브랑코(Rui Branco)를 만났다. 렌이란 브랜드는 아직 한국에는 생소한 것 같아요. <퍼스트룩> 독자를 위해 렌 스킨케어의 특징을 소개한다면요? 렌의 가장 큰 특징은 피부에 유해한 성분은 일절 배제하고 100% 천연 성분으로 만든다는 사실입니다. 천연 성분이지만 하이테크 기술력으로 완성해 효과도 뛰어난 혁신성을 자랑하지요. 우리가 건강을 위해 패스트푸드 대신 웰빙 음식을 먹듯 우리 피부를 위해서도 좋은원료로 만든 스킨케어를 발라야 합니다. 렌은 즉각적인 효과를 자랑하기보다는, 사용하면서 피부가 건강해지는 즐거움을 선사하는 화장품이라고 할 수 있습니다. 제품마다 ‘NO’라고 적힌 사인이 있던데, 이것은 무엇을 의미하나요? 렌만의 ‘노 스탬프(NO Stamp)’입니다. 인공 향료와 색소는 물론, 실리콘, 파라벤 방부제, 실리콘 오일 등 피부에 유해한 성분은 일절 들어 있지 않다는 사인이죠. 까다롭기로 유명한 엘리자베스 여왕이 선사하는 퀸스 어워드를 수상했을 정도로 렌은 안전성과 제품력에서 탁월한 제품을 선보이지요. 당신이 한국 여성들에게 가장 소개하고 싶은 특징적인 제품이 있다면요? 래디언트 아이젤과 수분 에센스입니다. 래디언트 아이젤은 바르는 순간 눈가가 환해지고, 미세한 주름이 없어지는 효과가 있습니다. 컴퓨터를 많이 하거나 야근을 한 다음 날 아침 눈가를 한결 생기 넘치게 해주는 제품입니다. 수분 에센스도 집중 수분 공급 효과를 통해 피부가 건조한 여성의 피부를 촉촉하게 가꿔준답니다. 렌은 어디에서 만날 수 있죠?렌은 전 세계 50여 개국의 유명 백화점이나 최고급 스파에서 만날 수 있습니다. 한국에는 론칭한 지 얼마 되지 않아서, 현재는 신세계 몰과 렌의 공식 웹사이트에서 구입할 수 있습니다.

British premium skincare brand REN. 100% natural and mineral ingredients in cosmetics famous REN Global Director of Education and Training, Rui Branco. In Korea, the brand is still unfamiliar. I guess. First Look REN Skincare for the reader to introduce the characteristics, if required? The biggest feature of REN on the skin at all harmful ingredients and 100% natural ingredients found a way ruled out is true. High-tech technology, natural ingredients, but the finished effect frills boasts outstanding innovation. Fast food is healthy for us, instead of our skin also for wellness food made with good ingredients is to put on skin care. REN proud immediate effect, rather than using the skin as a cosmetic as refreshing delight can be Each product ‘NO’ There’s a sign that said, what’s this mean? REN the ‘no stamp (NO Stamp)’ is Artificial flavoring and coloring, as well as silicone, paraben preservatives, silicone oil on the skin does not contain harmful ingredients at all’re signing. Queen Elizabeth is famous for demanding that brings so REN won the Queen’s Award for excellence in product quality and product safety jiyo showcase. South Korea to introduce you to women who want the most characteristic product if required? Radiant Eye Gel and water is the essence. Radiant Eye Gel is a topical eye ring becomes a moment, has the effect of fine lines disappear. One or more computers to work overtime for the next morning hangyeol eye animation is a product that abound. Concentrated essence of moisture through the skin moisturizing effect moisturizes dry skin gakkwojun female laid. Where can I find REN? Wren in over 50 countries around the world famous department stores and high-end spa, you can meet. In Korea, one that launched not long, and now the official website of the New World Mall and REN are available from May 2013.

Source: http://www.firstlook.co.kr/?style=journey-to-the-healthy-skin

Thank you

Beauty and the Chameleon ‘-)

Qi beauty Facial Treatment

The first of specifically designed 1000 gold Qi micro-magnets is placed onto the face to stimulate deep meditation, this is where your journey begins. For a moment you feel so far away, yet aware of the gentle rhythm of the Qi matrix, created at the hands of your Qi therapist.  As your mind and body is reconnected with Qi, your skin becomes alert and more receptive as deeper layers are realigned to accept the positive stimulation of the Qi micro-magnets. Qi beauty takes this opportunity to feed skin the nutrients it needs for health, correcting deficiencies caused by daily exposure to free radicals.

The energetic properties and nutrients contained within the natural Australian products applied generously have been hand selected for their calming and soothing properties. A favorite is Qi beauty’s pure Seabuck Thorn Oil. Containing over 190 nutritional compounds, we call it a superfood for skin. The 1000 gold Qi magnets are efficiently threaded along the acupuncture meridians over your face to connect Qi beauty’s essential 12 point matrix and create a network of Qi for energy. Simultaneously your Qi beauty practitioner is applying exquisite blends of nutrient rich food for skin. By now, you are in a deep state of relaxation, and encouraged to maintain this peaceful state throughout your facial treatment.

Whilst you drift between the aromas of Australian botanicals and bush flower essences, your skin is rendered energetic by your personalized Qi beauty micro-magnet matrix, altering the behavior of deeper skin layers to allow biologically occurring compounds to repair skin as they once did. This is the activation process. Awakening your skin and assisting natural repair with Qi activation and nutrient rich formulas. With every facial treatment, your Qi beauty practitioner will adapt your facial treatment matrix to continuously improve skin condition, appearance and work to correct deficiencies caused by free radicals.

The success of Qi beauty’s signature gold facial has let to the creation of the ionic skincare and ActiV88 serum formulas now available around Australia by certified Qi beauty therapists. The Qi beauty facial is available in New Zealand at the Langham Hotel known as the ‘Ming’ facial and Patrice Hardy Acupuncture Clinic. Qi beauty is soon to expand into Canada, where the treatments offered by Qi beauty international have been recognized in the natural health industry for its honest approach to natural age control, providing women a real solution to the affects of ageing caused by Qi deficiency.

Qi beauty distinguishes themselves in the beauty industry through their integration of magnetic energy and minerals in their products. Using clinically tested magnets, at a specific gauss not to alter skin pH, but to encourage balance and stability, Qi beauty has created an age control solution with the support of science, essence of nature and philosophies of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

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Qi & Tea are an inseparable part of life.

Encouraging relaxation, a timely pause in a busy day and signalling the end to a long one.

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Chamomile – relaxation, insomnia, nerves, anxiety, menstrual cramps, IBS, digestive ailments,

Cinnamon – ulcers, colic, indigestion, menstrual disorders, antifungal, antibacterial, blood sugar stabiliser.

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Joshua Tree National Park berlokasi di California bagian tenggara. Daerah ini sengaja dibuat sebagai monumen nasional pada tahun 1936 dan akhirnya ditetapkan sebagai taman nasional pada tahun 1994. Pecinta alam terbuka biasa mengunjungi tempat ini untuk hiking, bersepeda gunung, dan juga panjat tebing.

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Washing hands from time to time throughout the day is a good idea for many reasons.

It is normal to assume soap is harmless, right?  I mean really…  it’s just soap.  What could possibly be in it?

If you look at the back of most soap dispensers you will see a pretty lengthy list of chemicals.  Yeah, yeah… I know.  I’ve already lectured about these ingredients in other posts so I will cut to the chase.

My advice as always is to seek out a natural soap with ingredients that are not harmful, but I want to point out one of the WORST ingredients that you might be exposing yourself to every single day:

What is it?  

Triclosan is an antibacterial compound that was used primarily in hospital settings, but has been mainstreamed into every day household and personal care products over the last decade.  It is most often seen in soaps, cleaners, deodorants and hand sanitizers.  Its job is to prevent bacterial growth.

Why is this a problem?

First of all, it isn’t necessary.  The FDA says it is no more likely to prevent illness than good old soap and water.  Second, it isn’t good for human health or the environment.  It can disrupt hormone levels in people, especially the thyroid.  Through wastewater, it ends up in lakes and streams, where it is extremely toxic to aquatic life!  Over time, it also creates bacterial resistance to antibiotics, which encourages superbugs.

What can we do about it?  

STOP USING IT.

Next time you buy hand soap, household cleaners or personal care products, read your labels!  If a product is ANTIBACTERIAL, there is a good chance it contains Triclosan.

Most hand soaps have some pretty toxic ingredients in them.  I have 2 kids and we are constantly washing our hands.  For the amount of times we are exposed to soap each day, it is important to be picky about the ingredients.

I couldn’t find a natural hand soap that met my standards without breaking the bank.

MAKE YOUR OWN.

It is a piece of cake and dirt cheap!

Where can you purchase these ingredients?

Dr. Bronner’s Castille Soap – Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, Whole Foods, Amazon

Essential Oils – Whole Foods, GNC, Vitamin Shoppe

Dispensers - I have glass ones like this in my kitchen and bathrooms.

Before the glass I bought and refilled Method foaming soap bottles.

You can also find some on Amazon!

ENCORE:

If you use hand sanitizer, skip the Triclosan and use an alcohol based one such as EO Essential Oil Organic Hand Sanitizer Spray.  I always keep one of these in my bag.

Well let me just start off by saying this is an amazing week for me!! Friday is my last day of sophomore year!!! WOO HOO!! I am SOOO excited. This Wednesday, Thursday and Friday I have a half-day at school for finals. I am ready for summer!!

ANYWAY, my 16th birthday is coming up on Monday. I don’t want to do anything big, because thats just not me. Well, my parents surprised me with an amazing present. THEY BOUGHT ME TAYLOR SWIFT TICKETS!!! I get to see Taylor Swift in concert the day after my birthday!! Crazy right?! I literally started crying when they showed me the tickets. And after this long stressful year, I don’t think I could ask for anything better.

BUT, my dad told me he’s getting me an iPhone also!! And no, I’m not some spoiled brat. I actually never ask for anything, and I do all my chores around the house 24/7 without being asked. I’m a very responsible teenager So thats my amazing surprise this week. IM SO HAPPY!!!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful week so far! Comment down below!

-Maddie xoxo

I love beets. Always have. Some things we hate as children and just grow into them, but beets and I have always been cool with each other. As a child I used to eat them raw, plucked right from the ground. All you need to do it peel back that outer layer and feast on the inside. Yesterday at school I did just that – walking around, peeling off the skin,  and taking bites out of the raw beet. It seemed completely natural, and only after the third or fourth comment from a classmate did I realize that not everyone feels the same.

Let me just say that beets are wonderful for you, they’re high in important vitamins and minerals like potassium, magnesium, fiber and phosphorus, as well as Vitamins A, B & C. Beets are also such a versatile vegetable, while some are grown for the root portion, others are grown for their greens!

While the variety on the left produced a beet, neither of these are grown for the root portion. These came from Birds and Bees Farm!

Beet greens can be braised, sauteed, juiced or even turned into chips! I followed the same technique as with kale chips and they came out a great tasting crunchy snack. (Every time I make beet chips in the oven it reminds me of just how much I wish I had a dehydrator!)

If you’re not a beet fan, or haven’t given them a good enough chance, I hope that I have encouraged you to do so!

For more great beet ideas click here

I used two varieties of beet greens as well as rutabaga for these healthy chips

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Artichoke (Photo credit: TonalLuminosity)

Ancient Greeks and Romans considered artichokes a delicacy and an
aphrodisiac, however they are even more powerful than this.The Artichoke is classed the highest vegetable (herb) in antioxidant levels. it’s very high in fibre, potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus and other trace elements important for a healthy body. It’s especially good for poor liver function

Wellness

Cholesterol Lowering Luteolin is found in leaves, and in high amounts in artichokes. Its been shown to prevent LDL-cholesterol oxidation and can reduce the chance of arterial disease

Assists diabetes sufferers due to high levels of Inulin

Strengthens the immune system through the wonderous presence of inulin

Lower Blood Pressure The diuretic properties of the herb makes it a potent natural anti-hypertensive and hence it is used in lowering the blood pressure

Digestive Problems helps digestion by increasing the production of bile which is released into the gallbladder aiding digestion and increasing vitamin absorption

Assists Hayfever prevention A flavonoid, Quercetin, also found in artichokes is a natural antihistamine

Helps  relieve Sinus Quercetin also increases  the effective of vitamin C in the body, and reduces inflammation of the membrane lining the sinus

Prevents Cancer Another important flavonoid found in artichokes is Silymarin which has been identified as a cancer preventative.

Liver Cleanser Silymarin is good for the liver as it helps repair damaged tissue and protects the liver from further damage

Detoxification and Revitalizing A sizzling source of anti-oxidants such as silymarin, caffeic and ferulic acids, which help body protect from harmful free-radical agents

Anti inflammotary due to diaretic nature which also assists arthritis

Reduce blood sugar due to high levels of inulin

Gout due to its antioxidants reducing high acid levels in the body

This Maestro wonedrful thistle also assists Musculo skeletal disorders, nausea and relieve abdominal pain and indigestion

 Weightloss

Low Calories 1 Artichoke only contains about 25 calories

Improved liver function makes weight loss easier as the metabolic assimilation of food is more efficient

Eliminates Fluid retention and Bloating as they are a strong diruetic

Beauty

Improved skin luminosity Globes help the body rid itself of excess water and toxins

Cooking

Infusion: use the leaves you normally throw away. You will need about 12-15 leaves per half litre (approx. 2 cups) of boiling water. Pour over the chopped leaves and allow to brew for 5 minutes. Strain and drink 2 cups during the day as a great antioxidant tonic

Poach and preserve in a vinegar, lemon juice, herbs and oil

Bake with preserved lemon, olive oil, garlic and chilli in an oven proof dish at 160c for 45 minutes or until soft, my personal favorite

Or Roast in the oven with anchovies, green olives, garlic, breadcrumbs as above and serve with angel hair pasta

Toss in salads with a range of ingredients turkey, rocket, fetta, goat cheese and roast beetroot for a real antioxidant hit

Top Pizzas with this delectable bulb, so get creative and jumble up some ingredients

they are a labour of love but well worth the effort for the temple that serves you “your mind and body”

Vegetable: Globe Artichoke (Photo credit: Vanessa Pike-Russell)

This recipe takes me back to childhood. My grandmother used to make this all the time. I generally use balsamic vinegar instead, but this would be just as good.

Wilted Lettuce Salad:

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/W

ilted-Lettuce-Salad/Detail.aspx