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  • Benefits and Uses of Detoxing Herb: Cilantro

    When you grow cilantro, you grow two herbs in one! The leaves impart a musky, citrus-like flavor to Chinese, Mexican and Thai cooking. The seeds, called coriander, taste of sage and lemon or orange peel, and season many traditional Indian dishes. Many people are realizing the detoxing properties found in the herb. 

    Health Benefits of Cilantro

    Cilantro can help cleanse the body of toxic metals, it’s an incredible source of antioxidants, it’s loaded with vitamins and minerals, and it has a long history of culinary and therapeutic use. Cilantro helps cleanse the body of toxic metals by supporting the body’s natural detoxification processes. Compounds in cilantro leaf bind to toxic metals and loosen them from affected tissue. This process allows metals to be released from the body naturally. You can access these benefits by consuming the raw leaves or ingesting concentrated extracts. Unfortunately, fresh cilantro goes bad very quickly. If you want to be sure to always have access to its detoxification power, you should grow your own.

    How to Grow Cilantro and Harvest Coriander Seeds    

    Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) is really two herbs in one. The leaves, called cilantro or Chinese parsley, impart a musky, citrus-like (some even say “soapy”) flavor to Mexican, Chinese and Thai cooking. The tiny, round seeds, called coriander, taste of sage and lemon or orange peel, and season many traditional Indian dishes, especially curries.

    Coriander roots also have culinary use. In Southeast Asia, they are dug, chopped and added to salty pickled condiments by many kitchen gardeners.

    This is an annual which will need to be replanted each year or grown on a kitchen window sill This easy-to-grow herb is rich in vitamins A and C, and also contains iron and calcium. In the garden, coriander flowers attract beneficial insects. At the flowering and fruit-set stage, the plants give off a slightly acrid smell, which is probably why this herb’s botanical name is derived from the Greek word for “bedbug,” which emits a similar color. In mature seeds, this odor vanishes.

    Tips for Growing Cilantro

    Cilantro is easy to grow, and it’s convenient to have fresh cilantro ready to use. Cilantro grows quickly and does not always transfer well, so plan on growing your cilantro from seed. Cilantro leaves stop growing and become bitter after the plant flowers. That is why it’s best to plant your cilantro in spring and fall, avoiding the longer, hotter summer days in-between.

    Plant cilantro seeds in well-drained, well-fertilized soil. Choose a spot that gets full sun. Sow several seeds together one-quarter inch into the soil and six to eight inches apart. Water after planting and when the soil is dry to the touch.

    Expect to wait three to four weeks before harvesting the cilantro leaves. Leaves can be harvested anytime during the growing process, but you should wait until the plant is at least six inches in height. If you want to harvest the leaves continually, sow new seeds every two to three weeks. Unlike other herbs, cilantro leaves lose most of their flavor when dried, so it’s better to use them fresh. If you need to preserve them, freezing is the best option. The seeds of the cilantro plant—coriander—require a different approach. The seeds can be used for planting or can be dried and used in a culinary capacity. Wait to harvest the seeds until most have turned brown on the plant. Cut off the stalk a few inches below the seeds. Tie the stalks in bunches and hang them upside down in a brown paper bag. After about five days, the dried seeds should fall from the stalks into the bottom of the bag. You can store the seeds in an airtight, glass container for up to a year. To release the flavors, dry-roast or grind before use.

    How to Use Cilantro

    Some people find the unique smell and taste of fresh cilantro unpleasant, but those of this opinion are definitely in the minority, because the herb’s popularity has skyrocketed in recent years. Cilantro enthusiasts eagerly eat the leaves raw, chopped into salsas or salads, and layered onto sandwiches.

    Cook:        

     Cooking With Cilantro            Black-Eyed Pea Salsa Recipe            Spicy Mango Salsa Recipe            Albóndigas (Spanish Meatballs) Recipe            Heirloom Tomato Salsa Recipe            Pollo Encilantrado (Shredded Chicken in Cilantro Sauce) Recipe            Sopa de Cilantro (Cilantro Soup) Recipe            Cilantro-Lime Butter Recipe

    Does your family enjoy the flavor of cilantro? Share your favorite recipe.  

  • Vaccination Detox

    Vaccination Detox

    Vaccines are NOT a dead virus in sterile water. Depending on the type of vaccine, and the pharmaceutical brand, vaccines also contain mercury, aluminum, formaldehyde, antibiotics, MSG, residual DNA from aborted human fetuses, monkey kidney cells, cow (bovine) serum, and yeast. 

    So, why are some vaccines made with toxins like metals and MSG?

    Vaccines made to induce a low level immune response supposedly work better if they are revved up with an “adjuvant” – an agent to increase an immune response. When more than one vaccine is administered together it is called a conjugated vaccine.
    *printable CDC list of adjuvants by vaccine

    Many parents have requested information on how to ‘protect’ their child from vaccination toxins. The ONLY sure way to protect your child, would be to avoid all vaccine injections. Those children/adults who are vacinated could benefit from these gentle detox methods.

    Cold Pack -First of all, if you are choosing to vaccinate – take an ice pack with you and ice the vaccine site immediately after injection to reduce inflammation at the site. Continue using the cold pack for two days.

    Detoxification bath – Add 5 drops of Lavender essential oil to your child’s bath with a 2 cups of epsom salt. You can also do this as a foot bath.

    Probiotics – A probiotic is essential to restore gut flora and balance the immune system. Check with your health care practitioner for a good brand and dosage for your child.

    Omega 3 Oil – This is especially important to take if your child suffered an adverse reaction. Cod liver oil is thought to be the most superior of all fish oils. You can also use Udo’s Oil.

    Cilantro – Dr. Yoshiaki Omura discovered cilantro can accelerate the excretion of mercury and aluminum from the body. The theory is that cilantro has a molecular bond that binds to heavy metals and pulls them from the body. Cilantro therapy is certainly gentle and inexpensive.

    Vitamin C – Linus Pauling’s Nobel Prize winning work showed that Vitamin C helps counteract the damage of heavy metals, chemicals, and toxins contained in vaccines and strengthens the immune system. Vitamin C comes in easy to consume chewables for kids, but you can also use the powdered form and even liposomal vitamin C as an option.

    Silica – is an effective non-invasive therapy for reducing the burden of aluminum in the body, it has been show to help the body slow down the accumulation of aluminum.

    Water – When toxins are pulled from the body, they need to be flushed out. Full kidney function is dependent upon there being enough water in the body. Avoid soda, dairy, and junk juices and encourage your child to drink plenty of water.

    Raw Food, Juices, & Smoothies – Shoot for at least 2-3 raw juices or smoothies per day during a detox, in addition to their normal meals. Try to include foods like broccoli, collards and kale, daikon radish, garlic, onions, spices, and sunny-side up eggs from free-range chickens in their diet during this time.

    Make sure to check in with your healthcare advisor or practitioner during this time – and certainly before purchasing and dosing any supplements. 

    Your child should be monitored closely after vaccination. Reactions can occur at anytime and even to those children who have been vaccinated previously.

    If you suspect that you or your child has experienced a vaccine reaction,report that reaction to the government.

    VAERs Database. The vaccine injury database is searchable using http://medalerts.org/ 

  • Get Your Kids To Eat: Cilantro

    Get Your Kids To Eat: Cilantro

    Most fast food is dipped, cooked, and lathered in all sorts of unhealthy things that cause high blood sugar and cholesterol, but not this “fast food.” One of the remedies for lowering blood sugar and cholesterol is cilantro, and its fast and easy to add to your daily smoothie! Try it with lime juice and other tropical treats.

    Here is how our family sneaks cilantro into SMOOTHIES. 

    GREEN SMOOTHIE WITH CILANTRO: 
    1. 3 ice cubes.
    2. 1 fresh or frozen medium banana.
    3. 1/2 cup cilantro.
    4. Juice of 1/2 lime.
    5. 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil.
    6. A dash of Celtic sea salt or other high quality salt.
    7. A little honey, maple syrup, or stevia to sweeten (optional)
    We also love in our SALSA. Throw all the ingredients into a food processor and pulse a couple times.
    HOMEMADE SALSA:

    • 6 tomatoes of varying sizes, chopped
    • 4 small jalapeno peppers* (leave the seeds in for an extra kick)
    • ½ onion
    • ¼-1/2 cup fresh cilantro
    • 3 garlic cloves
    • 1½ to 2 teaspoons ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about ½ lemon, juiced)
    And, we love it even on our salads.
    FRESH GREENS SALAD WITH HERBS:
    • ½ head green cabbage
    • ¾ c. thinly sliced white onion
    • ½ c. fresh cilantro
    • ¼ c. vegetable oil
    • 3 tbsp. fresh lime juice
    • 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
    • 2 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
    How do you help your kids acquire the test for healthy foods?