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RECIPE FOR YOUR BONES, JOINTS & INFLAMMATION

• 2 tablespoons of cultured coconut yoghurt.
• 1 teaspoon of organic cold-pressed black cumin seed oil (black seed oil).
• 1 heaped teaspoon of organic black sesame seed tahini.
• 1 teaspoon of raw honey.

HOW TO MAKE IT AND TAKE IT

The recipe itself is so easy to make. You start with an unsweetened, pure cultured coconut yoghurt and then add the other ingredients to the yoghurt. 

Mix all of the ingredients thoroughly together in a cup, and eat it in the morning after breakfast to support your energy levels for the day. 

RECIPE NOTES

It’s the nutrition in the ingredients you’re after but there’s no reason why you can’t play with the recipe.

Add your favourite berries or raw cacao to the mix if you want an extra boost of antioxidants.

Black seed oil is potent. That’s why we soften the effect on your gut with coconut yoghurt. It’s also better to start by using half a teaspoon of oil for several days and build up to using a full teaspoon.

We use honey in the recipe to sweeten as well as promote healthy digestion and support your immune system. If the taste of black seed oil is too strong for you, try adding another teaspoon of raw honey.

Some people prefer to take the black seed oil part of our recipe by itself, rather than with the other ingredients. That’s fine but make sure you take the oil after you have eaten food. If you prefer to take black seed oil separately, swallow it straight off a teaspoon and follow with a chaser of fresh juice. Or you can take black seed oil capsules.

The benefits of black cumin seed are worth it so find a way to take black seed oil that works for you.

If you can’t find the ingredients locally, contact us because we do stock black seed oil and organic black sesame seed tahini.

WHY THIS ANTI-INFLAMMATORY RECIPE IS SO GOOD FOR YOU

COCONUT YOGHURT

We use coconut yoghurt because of what it doesn’t contain. The presence of hormones in animal milk products has the potential to disrupt your endocrine system (hormones) and is linked to breast, testicular and prostate cancers. 

When you eat coconut yoghurt (instead of traditional dairy) you still get an abundance of live probiotics, which calm chronic inflammation by improving the levels of healthy bacteria in your gut. 

Probiotics are also associated with decreased diarrhoea and constipation; improved digestive symptoms, glycaemic control, antioxidant status, blood lipids, oral health and breastfeeding outcomes; enhanced immunity; and eradicating helicobacter pylori, which cause ulcers.

If you live in Australia, we use a local coconut yoghurt called COYO because it is organic, contains no refined sugars or preservatives, and it’s full of live probiotics.

Try Coyo Greek or Natural yoghurt.  It’s rich in probiotics, creamy and delicious.

BLACK SEED OIL FOR BONES, JOINTS & INFLAMMATION

Black seed is known for fighting bacteria, viruses, fungal infections, inflammation, cancer and parasites.

Action immunostimulant • antibacterial • antifungal • anti-ulcerative • anti-inflammatory • anticancer • antioxidant • anti-tumorous • anti-pyretic • hypoglycaemic • immunomodulatory • anti-hypertensive • antidepressant • antispasmodic • hepatoprotective • anti-parasitic • antiosteoporotic.

Traditional Use candida albicans • bacterial and viral infections • boosting immune cell activity and antibodies • prevents osteoporosis • stimulates bone marrow production •high in antioxidants. • asthma and reducing airway inflammation • natural anti-inflammatory for joint pain • used topically for skin conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis • blood sugar and cholesterol balance •weight loss • digestion and gut health • allergies and hay fever • brain health and cognition • kidney and liver protection.

Nigella sativa has been used as a traditional medicine for centuries. The oil and thymoquinone (TQ)extracted from its seeds are effective against many diseases including cancer in the blood system, lung, breast, bone, kidney, liver, prostate, breast, cervix, and skin; cardiovascular complications; diabetes; asthma; and kidney disease. 

BLACK SESAME SEEDS FOR BONES, JOINTS & INFLAMMATION

Black sesame seed tahini is full of essential vitamins, minerals and healthy fats that have anti-inflammatory properties.

Sesamin and other antioxidants in sesame seeds can help support and strengthen your bones, ease inflammation and pain related to injury, lung disease and arthritis; prevent free radical damage to your cells; improve brain health and the risk of developing dementia; and have been studied extensively for their anti-cancer potential, including colon, lung, liver, and breast cancer.

Sesame seeds are also used to help regulate blood pressure, cholesterol and the risk of heart disease, prevent diabetes, strengthen bones, muscles and joints, improve skin health, and relieve constipation.

In Chinese herbal medicine, black sesame seeds are used to prevent and reverse common signs of ageing like mobility, loss of hearing, poor memory, grey hair, skin pigmentation, wrinkles, and poor eyesight.

A delicious way you can boost your joints and bone health!

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HEALTHIER THAN BOTOX

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COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE APPOINTMENTS

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You can book cosmetic acupuncture appointments online, or call reception to help you.

THE FOODS YOU EAT CAN AGE YOU

Your skin is a reflection of the state of your health. Poor nutrition and hydration, nutrient deficiencies, chronic inflammation, and poor gut health all affect the health of your skin.

If you want healthier, younger-looking skin, stop eating foods that age you.

WHAT YOU PUT ON YOUR SKIN CAN AGE YOU TOO

Did you know there are products in your bathroom that can dry, irritate and age your skin? Everyday things we use, such as soap, shampoo, body lotion, deodorant, makeup and perfume, may contain synthetic chemical ingredients that are harmful to your skin and your health. To protect yourself from harm – make sure you use natural, chemical-free ingredients. There are two great websites you can investigate ingredients in the products you use:

1. The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics – www.safecosmetics.org
2. Skin Deep Cosmetics Database – www.ewg.org/skindeep

ALSO WORTH WATCHING

It’s also worth knowing the effects of what we use to beautify our bodies, and choose organic cosmetics and skin care.

Toxic Beauty is a 2019 Canadian-American documentary film about exposure to dangerous substances from commonly trusted beauty products and how they are making us sick

Healthier is always a better choice!