It begins in the garden

Pure, natural and untainted are all positive sentiments that restore our being to a sense of evenness. We are a species that function better within certain parameters. Our state is influenced by our experiences. And sometimes these forces, whether it be stress, excess or pain, can unsettle our equilibrium. You can restore the balance, the answer begins in the garden. 

Health and well-being share a common foundation with our spiritual brethren; both the creation of life, and our continued good vigour find their origin in the garden. Whilst the garden of Eden has the dubious reputation for apple’s origin story, today’s produce can boast a multitude of veritable miracles – in healing, energising and balancing our lives.

For a better way of life, look to where it all begins – the garden. Look out for these delicious goodies, incorporate them into your diet, and unlock the goodness of the garden:

Chaga Mushrooms

Chaga mushrooms are rich in antioxidants and have several potent health benefits being researched, including stimulation and regulation of the immune system, providing nutritional support in the fight against disease like arthritis, as well as reducing inflammation. Chaga mushrooms also have well characterised benefits with anti-aging and skin nutrition, and recent studies suggest that Chaga mushrooms are very beneficial for lowering cholesterol levels, slowing cancer growth, supporting immune function, and reducing blood pressure.

Lemons

The health benefits of lemon include treatment of indigestion, constipation, dental problems, throat infections, fever, internal bleeding, rheumatism, burns, obesity, respiratory disorders, cholera, and high blood pressure, while also benefiting your hair and skin. Known for its therapeutic property for generations, lemons help strengthen your immune system, cleanse your stomach, and are considered a blood purifier. Lemon juice, especially, has several health benefits associated with it. It is well known as a useful treatment for kidney stones, reducing strokes, and lowering body temperature.

Garlic

Is highly nutritious, contains few calories and can combat sickness, including the common cold. The active compounds in garlic (incl Alicen) can reduce blood pressure & improves cholesterol levels. It also contains antioxidants that may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Ginger

Can treat many forms of nausea, incl morning sickness.  The anti-inflammatory properties can help with osteoarthritis and may reduce muscle pain. It can drastically lower blood sugars and improve heart health. Ginger powder may significantly reduce menstrual pain, and lower cholesterol.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon has anti-inflammatory properties, and may reduce the risk of heart disease. It can improve sensitivity to the hormone insulin, lower blood sugar levels and can assist in the treatment of diabetes. It may also have beneficial effects on neurodegenerative diseases.

Cannabis

Relief from chronic pain, regulate and prevent diabetes, helps depression, regulates seizures, treatment for glaucoma, alleviate anxiety, slows Alzheimer’s, reduces arthritis pain, relief from MS, treats inflammatory bowel disease and reduces side effects linked to hepatitis C. Cannabis is only used in the Natural Elixir CBD version, and is certified THC less than 0.01%.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is high in acetic acid, which has potent biological effects, can kill many types of bacteria, lowers blood sugar levels and fights diabetes. Helps you lose weight by making you feel full. Lowers cholesterol and reduces your risk of heart disease.

Sea Salt

Rich in trace minerals sea salt helps to balances electrolytes, aid in proper brain, muscle and nervous system function, aid in digestive health, and act as a nutrient enhancer.

Turmeric

Turmeric contains bioactive compounds with powerful medicinal properties. Curcumin is a natural anti-inflammatory and dramatically increases the antioxidant capacity of the body. It also boosts the brain-derived neurotrophic factor, linked to improved brain function and a lowers risk of brain disease.

Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne pepper can boost your metabolism, help reduce hunger, may lower blood pressure, may aid digestive health, may help relieve pain, may improve psoriasis, and may even reduce cancer risk. An exciting ingredient at the moment, being subject to so many health experiments examining it’s long list of potential benefits.