• Moonstone is popularly referred as ‘The Gem of Hope’, out of its intrinsic beneficial properties. It is considered to be highly influential in matters related to love and romance. It is out of this belief that this stone is considered to be an apt and highly valuable present to be gifted to one’s partner on a Full Moon Day, as doing so ensures stability of harmonious and passionate relationship be…tween them. Having it in possession ensures a certain success in love and marriage relationships. Irrespective of the place where one is, this stone ensures absolute protection from all sorts of dangers.
  
  Moonstone has also been described to be a stone of conferring good luck and confidence. Those who frequently face setbacks in their lives out of their over-sensitive nature can overcome that weak spot with this stone. It escalates one’s prospective of success in business. Students and researchers can gain better concentration abilities with which they can attain good results. It is also a popular stone among astrologers, as it augments one’s intuition abilities to an extent where one can precisely see the coming time. Also, those who meditate to get aware of their true self can benefit from it, as it is believed to a mirror of its wearer’s soul.
  
  Moonstone stimulates the functioning of pineal gland and internal hormone cycle to make them stable and to make them perform better. It makes one grow physically and mentally, settles in serenity within one’s persona, and augments and strengthens one from inside. It has been described to be an effective healing stone for curing ailments related to stomach and heart. It also ensures quick recovery out of the problems of epilepsy, mental stress, nervous disorders, gynecological problems, and over aggression.
  
  
  This stone has no adverse impact, whatsoever. Therefore, almost everyone can wear it. However, astrology in particularly recommends it to certain people. ‘2’ and ‘7’ are the associated numbers, and ‘July’ is the associated month of Moonstone. Therefore, all those born in the month of July, and all those with ‘2’ or ‘7’ as their birth number are destined to derive utmost benefits out of this stone. Also, all young women and teenagers should have it.
  
  With pearl being a highly expensive tone, not everyone can afford it. In that case, a Moonstone can be an equally effective substitute of it, not only on the grounds of its properties but also on the aspects of benefits.

• Mangoes are very much beneficial for people suffering from acidity and its enzymes helps to relieve indigestion problems. The Bio-active elements such as Esters, Terpenes and Aldehydes present in mango aids to easy digestion.
• High level of soluble dietary fiber, Pectin and Vitamin C present in mangoes helps to lower serum cholesterol levels specifically Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol.
• The Vitamin E which is abundantly present in mangoes helps to regulate sex hormones and boosts sex drive. In many varieties of mango there is about 2.3 to 3 mg of Vitamin E per mango.
• Mangoes are useful to children who lack concentration in studies as it contains Glutamine acid which is good to boost memory and keep cells active.
• Mango helps in clearing clogged pores that causes acne. Just slice the mango into very thin pieces and keep it on your face for 10 to 15 min and then take bath or wash your face. Use warm water for washing your face.
• Mango helps in clearing clogged pores that causes acne. Just slice the mango into very thin pieces and keep it on your face for 10 to 15 min and then take bath or wash your face. Use warm water for washing your face.
• Mango helps in clearing clogged pores that causes acne. Just slice the mango into very thin pieces and keep it on your face for 10 to 15 min and then take bath or wash your face. Use warm water for washing your face.
• High amount of antioxidants are present in mangoes. So mango when consumed regularly fights against cancer and other heart diseases. As mentioned earlier it also lowers cholesterol.

• Cayenne pepper can do everything from kill cancer cells in the prostate, lungs, and pancreas to immediately stop a heart attack within 30 seconds.
  
  It is nothing short of amazing with its effects on the circulatory system as it feeds the vital elements into the cell structure of capillaries, veins, arteries and helps adjust blood pressure to normal levels.
  
  Yes, cayenne pepper for high blood press…ure is certainly one of its core uses, but cayenne cleans the arteries as well, helping to rid the body of the bad LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Considering that heart disease is the number one killer in America, this is significant.
  
  Cayenne is also great for the stomach and the intestinal tract. It stimulates the peristaltic motion of the intestines and aids in assimilation and elimination. When taken internally, it warms the body and has even been used by some herbalist doctors to help heal and rebuild flesh due to frostbite.
  
  Notwithstanding its hot taste, paradoxically it is actually superb for rebuilding the tissue in the stomach, facilitating healing with stomach and intestinal ulcers. Cayenne pepper for ulcers is not something most would have considered but I can testify to that remarkability capability of cayenne.
  
  increases metabolism by immediately influencing the venous structure

• Encourages independence for setting and attaining goals inconspicuously
•  Protection from outside influences
• Relieves every day stress and promotes restful sleep when placed near your pillow
•  Attracts good luck to those who carry it and drives away negativity
• When used with rose quartz it becomes a stone of reconciliation of love

Lepidolite can be laid directly on painful parts of the body. It helps with nerve pain, sciatica, neuralgia and joint problems.

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muffintop-less:

This is very helpful! The stickers on fruit actually tell you quite a bit about the produce you’re about to purchase:

• 4 numbers mean they were conventionally grown, 
• 5 numbers starting with number 8 means they are genetically modified (GMO) 
• 5 numbers starting with 9 means they were organically grown (no pesticides or GMOs)

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Zucchini Angel Hair Pasta with Marinara Sauce

8 medium small tomatoes (or 4 large tomatoes)
1 red bell pepper
1-2 cloves garlic
2 sprigs basil (about 10 leaves)
2 sprigs oregano (about one teaspoon fresh leaves)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne or chili flakes
1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes
1-2 dates or a pinch of stevia
6 medium zucchinis spiralized on thin setting
Optional:
1 cup chopped bell pepper
1 cup chopped tomato
4 tablespoons chopped raw olives (black, green, or a combination of both)

Garnish:
1/2 cup chopped parsley

Blend all ingredients except the 2 cups chopped bell pepper, tomato, olives and the spiralized zucchini into a blender until smooth. You can add more sun dried tomatoes for a thicker sauce. Mix chopped bell pepper, tomato, and olives into the sauce for a chunky style sauce. Pour the sauce over spiralized zucchini.

Sweet Pepper Soup, Basil Manti and Hazelnut Yogurt

Ingredients

Soup
1 cup cashews, soaked 1–2 hours
5 cups water
1 cup coconut meat
3 1/2 teaspoons salt
Black pepper
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
2 pinches cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon Aleppo pepper spice
2 cups red bell pepper pieces, dehydrated 2 hours

Yogurt
1 3/4 cups hazelnuts, soaked 1–2 hours
1/2 cup coconut meat
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

Methods/steps

Soup

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth. Before serving, warm in a dehydrator.

   Yogurt

   1. Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy.
   2. Place 1 teaspoons of manti filling in center of each wrapper. Moisten edges.
   3. Gently fold four corners to meet in the center and lightly press.

Creamy Garden Chowder

Ingredients

1 stalk of celery (I use celery hearts, include the leaves!)

1 cup of carrots

1 small zucchini, chopped

.5 red bell pepper, chopped

.25 C olive oil

.5 C water

1 shallot (or, 1-2 T of chopped onion)1 clove of garlic

1 tsp sea salt

Methods/steps

1) Blend all ingredients in blender until warm. Mine had a bit of steam, but only read 85-90 degrees on the thermometer.

2) Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with chopped red bell peppers and lemon-pepper seasoning.

Stone Of The Day: Jasper

Jasper is known as the “supreme nurturer”. It sustains and supports through times of stress, and brings tranquility and wholeness. Jasper provides protection and absorbs negative energy. It balances yin and yang. Jasper clears electromagnetic and environmental pollution, including radiation. It encourages honesty with one’s self. Provides courage to assertively tackle problems. Aids quick-thinking and promotes organisational abilities. Jasper stimulates the imagination and transforms ideas into action. Prolongs sexual pleasure. It supports during prolonged illness and re-energises the body.