Kombucha

  My kombucha.

 

 

It turned out so well and was so easy to bring together! I am on my second round now and plan to split my SCOBY into the other jar so that I can experiment a little more!  

 

If you want more information totally just Google search scoby OR Kombucha and you'll get a ton of great resources and information.

 

PINTEREST is also a great place to find recipes and tips on how to make your on Kombucha.

 

I received my scoby from a friend, who is an avid Kombucha creator. You can purchase starter sets or start your own with just a few ingredients. It's best to get one from another batch to ensure it's quality.

 

Enjoy ~~

R

Redmond Clay

Google "clay" ... what comes up? a whole bunch of random nonsense. Google "Shailene Woodley Clay" and what do you get? (click below and see) 

Google Search

A lot of information regarding this new thing on drinking clay. I fell victim to the hype and had to try it as I'm always on the hunt for ways to be more healthy and clean from the inside out. Doing my own research, I have found that Bentonite Clay has many benefits and uses. Who doesn't love a product that can suck toxins out on the outside AND ON THE INSIDE!? 

Common internal use is done by either making your own capsules (too much work) OR mixing it with water (much easier and faster). I have been drinking it every morning for almost 2 weeks. The clay doesn't taste like much more than you would imagine clay to taste, pretty earthy, and the as long as you mix it well the chunks are either gone or hardly noticeable. I'm not sure if my toxins are moving out, but I have noticed that it fills me up in the morning, which is a bonus, because clay expands when wet. 

You can find a ton more information on Redmond Trading's website Here and there is a super cool infographic for a ton of uses, both internal and external right here. At least check it out, even if it seems weird, it's still worth a looksi! 

~Be Well, R

Apple Cider Vinegar Drink

For roughly a month now I have been drinking a water based concoction that has Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) in it. I know it sounds gross....trust me I thought it was going to be awful but surprisingly if you get the balance right it's really good and the benefits have been an added bonus!

I drink about 100+ ounces of water a day. I LOVE WATER. It makes me very happy and is always my beverage of choice. I still drink the same amount of water, but every other bottle or so I mix in the ACV and other ingredients including honey, cinnamon, and ginger. I use a 32 ounce water bottle and have played around with added different amounts of each until I found what works for me. Start with a tablespoon or less of the ACV to see how you like the taste. Then add a little honey for sweetness and about 1 tsp each cinnamon and ginger.

Google will give plenty of information on ACV but here are some benefits from the Bragg website to fulfill some curiosity (I have experienced all of these benefits):

Be Well and Enjoy - R 

INTERNAL BENEFITS:	EXTERNAL BENEFITS:
Rich in enzymes & potassium Support a healthy immune system Helps control weight Promotes digestion & ph Balance Helps soothe dry throats Helps remove body sludge toxins	Helps maintain healthy skin Helps promote youthful, healthy bodies Soothes irritated skin Relieves muscle pain from exercise