Recipes

To tone digestive tract and relieve constipation, combine equal parts of licorice root, burdock root, dandelion root, yellow dock, fennel seeds and ground ginger in a clean glass jar.

Place about 4 tablespoons of this blend into a teapot and cover with 3 cups boiling water. Steep for about 20 minutes.

Drink one cup of tea 3 times a day before meals.

Enjoy:-)

Creams

Avocado cream - 1 tbs honey, ½ - 1 avocado, 1 banana and blend.

Tahini and honey cream - equal amounts of hone and tahini gradually add water until reaches desired consistency, add vanilla to taste.

Desert

Tofu strawberry whip - 1 packet of tofu (220 - 250gms), 2 cups of strawberries, 2 tablespoons honey, maple syrup or rice syrup. 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla essence. Blend until smooth and place into cups, garnish wit strawberries.

The dietary guidelines detailed below aim to reduce the levels of inflammation within the body via the food that you eat. Foods high in saturated fats, sugars, yeasts, caffeine, alcohol, artificial colors, flavors and preservatives, must be minimal or completely avoided during the program as they can aggravate your condition.

Fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, an oily fish can be eaten in liberal amounts. Source organic/biodynamic produce where possible. Pure filtered water and fresh vegetable juices should be included in abundance.

Cinnamomum spp (verum)

Family Name: Lauraceae
Common Name: Cinnamon

Studies on diabetes: Cinnamon at various doses decreased mean lasting serum glucose levels 18-29%, triglyceride 23-30% LDL cholesterol 7-27% in middle-aged type II diabetics.

Other uses: Anorexia diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, fever, gastrointestinal spasm, gingivitis, nausea, vomiting, menstrual problems.