My Mosaic Downs Syndrome son was given a drawing done by his Downs Syndrome girlfriend. He thanked her by saying "thanks, sweet, that is very GIFTFUL."
How adorable is that, it just warmed my spirits.
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Saturday, July 10, 2010
Friday, July 9, 2010
RECIPES AND HEALTHY TREAT IDEAS FOR CHILDREN, ALTERNATIVES TO REFINED SUGAR
FRUIT SMOOTHIES
Ingredients:
Natural plain yoghurt
Fruit of your choice (preferably colourful)
Honey
Granola
A dash of pure fruit juice of your choice (no sugar added)
Combine the above in a blender
Serve with a sprinkling of nuts on top
KIDS LOVE THEM!
ROLLED DATE BALLS
Ingredients:
Soft dates without pips
Dessicated coconut
Form dates into soft balls
Roll the balls into the coconut
YOU NOW HAVE A DELICIOUS COCONUT DATE BALL.
APPLES WITH PEANUT BUTTER
(one of my sons favourites!)
Sliced apples
Spread with peanut butter
YUM! A NICE PROTEIN AND HEALTHY ENERGY BOOST!
Ingredients:
Natural plain yoghurt
Fruit of your choice (preferably colourful)
Honey
Granola
A dash of pure fruit juice of your choice (no sugar added)
Combine the above in a blender
Serve with a sprinkling of nuts on top
KIDS LOVE THEM!
ROLLED DATE BALLS
Ingredients:
Soft dates without pips
Dessicated coconut
Form dates into soft balls
Roll the balls into the coconut
YOU NOW HAVE A DELICIOUS COCONUT DATE BALL.
APPLES WITH PEANUT BUTTER
(one of my sons favourites!)
Sliced apples
Spread with peanut butter
YUM! A NICE PROTEIN AND HEALTHY ENERGY BOOST!
THE EFFECTS OF REFINED SUGAR ON MY CHILDREN
My children are the kind that just bounce off the walls when they eat sweets made from refined sugar. I have spent a great deal of time thinking up healthy alternatives to their sweet intake. The recipes I post are tried and tested. My kids love them and aren't even bothered that they are not traditional sweets. I think it is because they are getting their sugar fix naturally. I have found that they are far calmer....
I especially have to watch the refined sugar intake of my Mosaic Downs Syndrome son. The sugar has a direct effect on his ears. When he has had a lot of refined sugar he gets ear infections.
I especially have to watch the refined sugar intake of my Mosaic Downs Syndrome son. The sugar has a direct effect on his ears. When he has had a lot of refined sugar he gets ear infections.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
CHILDRENS MASSAGE OIL RECIPES TO SOOTHE, COMFORT , EASE AND ASSIST
TO SOOTHE AND ASSIST SLEEPING:
2 drops lavender essential oil
3 drops marjoram essential oil
1 drop chamomile essential oil
Mix the above into about 2 fl. oz of sweet almond and sunflower oil.
Massage a small amount onto the chest and back preferably after a warm bath, or as needed. Suitable for all ages.
TO COMFORT AND EASE CRYING:
2 drops lavender essential oil
3 drops geranium essential oil
1 drop chamomile essential oil
Mix the above into about 2 fl. oz of sweet almond and sunflower oil.
Massage a small amount onto the chest and back preferably after a warm bath, or as needed. Suitable for all ages.
TO EASE TUMMY ACHES AND COLIC:
2 drops mandarin esssential oil
3 drops ginger essential oil
1 drop chamomile essential oil
Mix the above into about 2 fl. oz of sweet almond and sunflower oil.
Use a small amount on the stomach. Massage in a clockwise direction. Suitable for all ages.
TO SOOTHE MINOR BUMPS AND BRUISES:
2 drops lavender essential oil
1 drop lemon essential oil
3 drops eucalyptus essential oil
Mix the above into about 2 fl. oz of sweet almond and sunflower oil.
Gently apply a small amount to minor bumps and bruises. Suitable for all ages.
2 drops lavender essential oil
3 drops marjoram essential oil
1 drop chamomile essential oil
Mix the above into about 2 fl. oz of sweet almond and sunflower oil.
Massage a small amount onto the chest and back preferably after a warm bath, or as needed. Suitable for all ages.
TO COMFORT AND EASE CRYING:
2 drops lavender essential oil
3 drops geranium essential oil
1 drop chamomile essential oil
Mix the above into about 2 fl. oz of sweet almond and sunflower oil.
Massage a small amount onto the chest and back preferably after a warm bath, or as needed. Suitable for all ages.
TO EASE TUMMY ACHES AND COLIC:
2 drops mandarin esssential oil
3 drops ginger essential oil
1 drop chamomile essential oil
Mix the above into about 2 fl. oz of sweet almond and sunflower oil.
Use a small amount on the stomach. Massage in a clockwise direction. Suitable for all ages.
TO SOOTHE MINOR BUMPS AND BRUISES:
2 drops lavender essential oil
1 drop lemon essential oil
3 drops eucalyptus essential oil
Mix the above into about 2 fl. oz of sweet almond and sunflower oil.
Gently apply a small amount to minor bumps and bruises. Suitable for all ages.
Monday, July 5, 2010
INSPIRATIONS FOR JULY - FEELING CHALLENGED?
When you feel the most challenged in life, go and excercise your body and mind. I did it this morning with a long walk in the mountains and then a bike ride alongside the ocean. I came home feeling refreshed, invigorated and full of gusto - ready to take on the world!
Thursday, July 1, 2010
RECIPE FOR SOOTHING HEADACHES WITH A LAVENDER AND MINT EYE PILLOW
HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN LAVENDER AND MINT EYE PILLOW:
INGREDIENTS:
Flax seeds (about 1 1/2 cups)
Dried mint (about 2 tablespoons)
Dried lavender (about 3 tablespoons)
Peppermint essential oil
Lavender essential oil
(above quantities can be adjusted to suit)
Soft material, preferably cotton or silk. Enough to place across the eyes.
METHOD:
Place flax seeds, dried mint, dried lavender, a few drops of peppermint essential oil and a few drops of lavender essential oil into a mixing bowl and mix together.
Sew the sides of the material and leave an opening enough to place a funnel for pouring the above mixture into the material. Then sew the opening closed.
You do not want to make the filling to full, it should rest nice and softly on the eyes.
Flax seeds are the perfect weight for eyes and can be purchased at a health store or perhaps even the health section in your grocery store.
You can also make a pillow case for the eye pillow, this way you can wash the cover. Once the scent fades, you can simply dot a few drops of lavender onto the pillow, this will refresh it.
INGREDIENTS:
Flax seeds (about 1 1/2 cups)
Dried mint (about 2 tablespoons)
Dried lavender (about 3 tablespoons)
Peppermint essential oil
Lavender essential oil
(above quantities can be adjusted to suit)
Soft material, preferably cotton or silk. Enough to place across the eyes.
METHOD:
Place flax seeds, dried mint, dried lavender, a few drops of peppermint essential oil and a few drops of lavender essential oil into a mixing bowl and mix together.
Sew the sides of the material and leave an opening enough to place a funnel for pouring the above mixture into the material. Then sew the opening closed.
You do not want to make the filling to full, it should rest nice and softly on the eyes.
Flax seeds are the perfect weight for eyes and can be purchased at a health store or perhaps even the health section in your grocery store.
You can also make a pillow case for the eye pillow, this way you can wash the cover. Once the scent fades, you can simply dot a few drops of lavender onto the pillow, this will refresh it.
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