Healthy Upkeep http://www.healthyupkeep.com Keeping Things Up In A Healthy Way Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:13:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Kombucha Mushroom Tea http://www.healthyupkeep.com/kombucha-mushroom-tea.html http://www.healthyupkeep.com/kombucha-mushroom-tea.html#comments Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:04:57 +0000 admin http://www.healthyupkeep.com/?p=36 One of my favorite breaks in the day is sipping on a good green tea flavored with organic honey.  Just for the heck of it I wanted to see what types of teas are available for natural remedies to different naggy ailments.  What I found was just amazing.  You can drink tea to sleep, lose weight and even get in the mood for intimacy.  There is a tea to clean out the bowls and stay regular, and then there is the teas for putting nutrients into your body that most no longer obtain from foods.  My simple green tea is indeed good for me, but sure does look pretty boring compared to all the medicinal teas I found available on Ebay.  Yes, I am an Ebay shopper!  There are so many sellers that the competition to sell their items keeps the prices the best around. 

One of the teas I found, and bought, is a tea called 'Kombucha Mushroom Tea', which is loaded with lots of good nutrients for your body.   Kombucha is loaded with antioxidants, organic acids, active enzymes, amino acids, polyphenols, B-vitamins and minerals, and tastes pretty good hot or cold. 

When I spotted the 'Kombucha Mushroom Tea' starter for sale, I bought it mostly for the fun of making those mushrooms continue to make me free tea.  Now I'm giving it away because I've made to much!  I can't say for a fact that it has made me any healthier then I was before, but with all the nutrients and good vitamins and minerals it packs, it certainly can't hurt.  Plus, the taste is a nice change from my simple green tea.  As I said I bought my Kombucha Mushroom starter on Ebay, so I've given a couple examples here for you to view yourself.  There are many other sources for finding the same starter, but none so fun as watching your own tea grow right in your own kitchen. You will also find a larger selection in our store or by using any one of the suggested links on this site.
ORGANIC KOMBUCHA SCOBY Very Healthy TEA STARTER ORGANIC KOMBUCHA SCOBY Very Healthy TEA STARTER Paypal US $1.98 17d 15h 45m
ORGANIC KOMBUCHA MUSHROOM Healthy TEA Starter Kit ORGANIC KOMBUCHA MUSHROOM Healthy TEA Starter Kit Paypal 4 Bids US $2.85 1h 31m

RTD Original Kombucha Tea 12 oz. Case of 24
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RTD Original Kombucha Tea 64 oz. Case of 6
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One of the hard aspects of having a paralyzing neurological incident is the inability to do those simple things that was done without even thinking about doing them. Walking, talking, and often times just sitting up without falling over now seems impossible. Missing out on activities or even the simple art of conversation with fellow mates can make the strongest willed person depressed. The cure naturally is to keep the activity level as normal as possible and mingling with other residents. This is where I found the Geri chair to be one of the most useful pieces of mobility equipment on the market.

The Geri chair is much like a recliner, but on wheels. It can be easily moved from one room to the next, with the person sitting in it. The chance of tipping out is second to none because there is a tray that fits right over the chair and acts like a safety stop. The trays are fantastic for placing your food tray upon, but work out great for simple activities too. Puzzles, games, cards, arts and crafts etc. When it's time to kick back and take a snooze, most of the chairs tips back just like a recliner. The Geri chair is a common mobility item in almost all convalescent care centers and elder care homes. The ability to mingle with others to visit, watch a movie or some other activity is positive therapy for anyone. If you know of anyone who is unable to join in to daily activities in their home due to instability on their feet, this is a great way to stay in the middle of things. Many of the chairs look good and with the ease of movement can be pushed about very quickly. The Geri chair is definitely on the list of great mobility equipment. Below are a couple examples of a Geri chair, but you can also find them at any of the other links provided at this site.
Drive Medical 3 Position Heavy Duty Bariatric Geri Chair Recliner, Rosewood
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Drive Medical Clinical Care Geri Chair Recliner, Rosewood
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Drive Medical 3 Position Geri Chair Recliner, Blue Ridge
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Posey Geri Chair Comfy Seat
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3 Three position Gerichair Geri Chair Clinical Recliner - Rosewood Color Fabric
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3 Position Recliner Geri Chair (Options - Color: Jade) *Free Shipping!
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Geri-Chair Alarm
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3 Three position Geri Chair Clinical Recliner - Jade Fabric Color
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Geri Chair Foot Drop Cradle
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GERI REHAB WHEEL CHAIR RECLINER 3 POSITION W/ LAP TRAY
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There are some pretty harsh chemicals you can scatter about the house, but the only really safe method of getting rid of house dust mites appears to be the steamer. There is a substantial reduction in allergen concentrations within a single treatment using the steamer that has the heating power to kill allergens. The one mentioned on several websites is the Jiffy® Steamer. The J-2000 Residential steamer is the perfect allergen control for any home and recommended for its ability to produce hot enough steam to eradicate dust mites and bedbugs.

Here are The J-2000 Features

J-2000 Garment Steamer Features: (or mite eradicator!)
Quick 2-minute heat-up time
High-impact polymer outer housing
1300 watt heating element die cast in solid brass
50/60 Hertz electrical system
Low profile, easy-to-handle water reservoir
New "no spill" check valve cap for easy filling
Over 1.5 hours of steam per filling
Color-coded high temperature wiring
Fusible link with automatic shut-off for safety
360 degree swivel casters for mobility
Assembly wrench included
120 and 230 Volt units available
Made in the USA

It is proclaimed to clean your home of the largest amounts of allergens. It has the power of steam hot enough to kill pathogens that cause allergies, plus everything from Pet dander to fungus.

I now have this one and have been using it very faithfully to cut down on all the allergens. A quick weekly steam on the bed and pillows has helped my husbands sinuses from giving him grief this winter. While the sheets are washing, I go over the bed, pillows and even the bedroom carpet. It is amazing just what a simple routine can do to change your breathing. The rest we get seems to be more beneficial too. If you do suffer from allergies, sinus ailments etc., try the steaming. Examples below or find more in the store or accessing any one of the links for steamers throughout this site.
Jiffy Garment Steamer J 2000 J2000 Steam Heat 1300 Watt Jiffy Garment Steamer J 2000 J2000 Steam Heat 1300 Watt Paypal US $146.25 9d 22h 24m
Jiffy J 2000 J2000 Garment Clothes Steamer Steam Iron Jiffy J 2000 J2000 Garment Clothes Steamer Steam Iron Paypal US $139.99 15d 13h 32m

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Apple cider vinegar could be one of the best ingredients to incorporate into your diet. It boasts a whopping ninety substances plus minerals and vitamins. Apple cider vinegar is chucked full of vitamin C, vitamin, A, vitamin P, vitamin E, vitamin B1, B2 and B6. You will also find it contains manganese, iron, calcium, sodium, magnesium, sulpher, copper, phosphorus, silicon, chlorine and fluorine.
 
The main reason you want to use the 'organic apple cider vinegar' is because the 'mother', or natural enzymes are left in for optimal benefits. The fermented apples are pressed, which produces the juice. This juice contains all the precious nutrients including the 'mother'. It is bottled without any further filtering. This powerful natural food has been given quite a lot of attention as a natural cure-all for many different health issues.
 
Below are some of the reported reasons to be using ACV. There are countless other usages too, which will be added as they become apparent that many use vinegar for the same reason.
 
Blood pressure:
ACV contains potassium and other substances that have the ability to thin the blood, which in turn helps control blood pressure.
 
Diabetes:
Glucose levels in the blood are aided with all the natural fiber the pectin provides and ultimately will help lower your blood glucose levels for a more normal diabetic function.
 
Cholesterol control:
Many heart attacks are caused by high fats and cholesterol in your blood. The fiber in ACV helps to absorb fats and cholesterol by expelling them from the body as waste materials
Have you been told your cholesterol is to high? Our diets are high in fats, but ACV helps to eliminate the fats from our bodies by absorbing them to be released in our body waste.
 
Arthritic pains:
Many suffer from arthritis which is most often caused by the gathering of toxic waste in the tissues. ACV has the ability to speed up metabolism to get rid of the toxic wastes from tissues. Many report that a regular vinegar ingestion leaves them pain free within days and clear after only a few months of usage.
 
Strong Bones:
If you have been told your boss mass has diminished and weakened, try the ACV. Keep taking vinegar on a regular basis. Due to the minerals such as manganese, calcium, silicon, iron and magnesium, vinegar will help you develop bone mass and even make them stronger.
 
Digestion:
Your digestive system requires hydrochloric acid and pepsin to break down the food we eat so it may be digested properly. When these components are missing it can cause food poisoning.
 
These are only a few reasons Organic Apple Cider Vinegar is good for you, but they are all good reasons. Take a Tablespoon of vinegar before each meal or incorporate it into your diet in other ways. Try it as a salad dressing, tea and honey, water and honey, or other food item recipes.
Cider vinegar comes in liquid or pill form.  A few examples are below.

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