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The Pinpricks of a Busy Bee: Feeding Your Face

Published by communitypublishingabq@gmail.com on June 22, 2015 Respond

Feeding Your Face by A.J Roche’

You may do all the right things for yourself. Like eating right, cleansing and moisturizing, chugging down jugs of water daily, but you may still have tired, uneven or dry skin. Stresses, internal or external can take a toll on your skin, especially your face. Below are some excellent ways to give your face a boost, naturally and in the comfort of your own home.

Put a Mask on It

Pinpricks of a Busy Bee: Feed Your Face Facial masks are some of the easiest beauty creations to make at home. And you can literally eat them, which can not be said for most beauty products on the market. Plus the price you may pay per ounce could put a huge dent in your wallet! Below are a few recipes you can make and use in your own home. Try to purchase organic products when possible. When applying your face mask, apply in an upward and inward circular motion using only the fingertips. Try not to drag or stretch the skin. Avoid the inner eye area, as well as the inside of your nostrils and mouth. Don’t forget your neck and jaw line!

Banana and Cornmeal Booster – Normal to dry skin
Half a banana
2 tablespoons cornmeal
I egg yolk
splash of full-fat organic milk
*Mash the banana and blend it with the cornmeal and egg yolk. Add milk to make a smooth but not runny paste. Apply to the face and rinse after ten minutes.

Rich Avocado Facial – Dry Skin
I tablespoon Mashed Ripe Avocado
I teaspoon Honey
3 Drops of Apple Cider Vinegar
A small amount of Sesame Oil
Mix the first three ingredients together, then add just enough sesame oil to create a spreadable mixture. Apply to face and leave on for ten minutes. Rinse and finish with rosewater and moisturizer.

Pinpricks of a Busy Bee: Feed Your Face

Purchased Natural Masks

Two highly recommended natural masks to purchase are Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare Intense Nourishing Treatment and Neal’s Yard Remedies Organic Rose Formula Anit-oxidant Facial Mask. As with any product, homemade or purchased, always test a small spot on the back of your hand and give it at least 8 hours before applying the product to your face. This is considered an allergy test and will allow you to see if you have a sensitivity or allergy to the product! Organic sun block can also help protect your skin from damage. Love and light and facing right! <3
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A.J Roche’ is a massage therapist and the Author of the bilingual multimedia book Fiona the Funkadelic Freckle Fairy. Read more about her

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The Pinpricks of a Busy Bee: Surviving an Avalanche

Published by communitypublishingabq@gmail.com on February 26, 2015 Respond

By A.J. Roche’

Winter is in full force around the world. In some places obviously more than others.This entry will provide you with some helpful tips on how to survive an avalanche.

Calm in the Eye of the Storm

Surviving an AvalancheThe first thing to do in the event that you find yourself in the path of an avalanche is to stay calm. You must remain focused, for you only have seconds to react. If you see the avalanche coming towards you, shout loudly to alert others of the danger and to relay your position. If time permits, try to discard any items that may weigh you down. Turn your body away from the avalanche so your backside is facing the force. Always try to keep your backside against the oncoming avalanche. You want to cover you nose and mouth as much as possible to prevent snow from entering. Try to stay close to the top by making swimming motions. Try to work your way to the side of the avalanche where the snow has less momentum. Grab onto a tree, bush or large rock and hold on if possible.

Air in Your Hands

When the avalanche begins to slow, you will likely find yourself covered in snow. You want to thrust your hand or any other part of your body above the surface. When it has completely stopped, cup your hands over your face. Allow several inches of air space between your hands and face. This air supply should last approximately 30 minutes. Unless you can detect light or Surviving an Avalanchesky in the snow above you, DO NOT try to dig your way out! Quickly attempt to force your hand through the snow. If you fail to reach outside air right away stay calm and breathe into your hands. Digging will waste precious air and energy. Oxygen preservation will be key in this situation. Any companions or passerby’s not buried will likely locate you right away.
All winter sports entusiasts should be trained in avalanche safety. Appropriate rescue equipment such as a probe, small shovel, beacon and an avalanche cord should be handy at all times.

Search and Rescue: Surviving

When searching for someone caught in an avalanche , immediately search down hill from the location they were last seen. Always remember: Safety in numbers and preparation can make the difference between a tragedy and surviving. Love and light!

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Pinpricks of a Busy Bee: Trees for 2 & 2 for Trees

Published by communitypublishingabq@gmail.com on January 22, 2015 Respond

Trees for 2 & 2 for Trees by A.J Roche’

Conifers are resinous cone-bearing shrubs and trees. There are 35 conifer species native to the USA and Canada, including larch, pine, douglas fir, spruce, cedar, hemlock, true fir, juniper and Tree for 2 & 2 for Treecypress. Most species are known as evergreen because of their ability to retain their leaves throughout the seasons.

The inner bark of trees have long been harvested as food by the Native Peoples of North America. Harvesting bark from the Conifer trees has proven to provide nutrients for many species, including humans. Conifers are any of the numerous chiefly evergreen trees or shrubs of the class Coniferinal.

The inner bark of a conifer is easy to obtain year round and in large quantities. It is also easy to store. The bark is full of calories, starches, sugars and many other vital nutrients. The layer, known as the cambium layer, exists between the outer bark and the woody interior. This layer is the hub of transportation for all the nutrients throughout the tree.

Harvesting Conifers

In order to harvest a conifer, one must cut a 2 inch straight line across the trunk of the tree, through every layer of bark and down to the hard woody interior. Carefully use the edge of the knife to peel the bark away. The inner bark closest to the hard woody part of the tree is the most edible. Depending how hard it is, this bark can be eaten raw. You may also tear or cut the bark into strips and boil them for 10-15 minutes before consuming. An even better option, especially when water is scarce is to fry or roast the strips of bark. It will seem as if you are eating a crispy-like potato chip. You may also ground dried strips of bark into a flour substitute or soup base.

WARNING: EVERY part of the YEW tree, including the bark are extremely poisonous. YOU should never consume a YEW! A Yew can be identified by its distinct red berries.
On a side note, a tree that has been stripped of too much of its bark will DIE! Always look for fallen trees or larger branches!

Trees for 2 & 2 for Trees

Poison – Yew Berries

You will find the young green shoots at the tips of the branches are delicious raw. The male pollen cones of a conifer can be very sweet. You can bake or boil the young cones to soften them. In the late summer to fall, pines have edible nuts inside the cones. These are full of nutrients and proteins. Pine needles can be used to make an aromatic tea. When making tea from pine needles, it is important to heat the water to its boiling point, and add the needles only after the water has been removed from the heat. Fresh young needles provide the best flavor and nutrients. Do not eat the needles and consume tea in moderation. PREGNANT women SHOULD NOT consume evergreen tea. Make sure to do an allergy test before consuming anything new to you!
Love and light and treeing right! ☺
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The Pinpricks of a Busy Bee: Sea Vegetables

Published by communitypublishingabq@gmail.com on January 15, 2015 Respond

Sea Vegetables by A.J Roche’

Mermamma always said “You better eat your SEA VEGETABLES!” Marine algae and seaweed are vegetables of the sea. (Yes, Jessica Simpson, vegetables of the sea!) These vegetables have been considered to possess healing powers to prolong life, prevent disease and aid in the A.J Roche’ preservation of beauty and youthfulness. Kelp, kombu, dulce, Irish moss and nori (which is used to wrap seaweed), are the most common types of seaweed. Seaweed is a rich source of micro-nutrients and it also contains more calcium than milk, more protein than eggs and more iron than beef! To put it in a “seashell”…

On my never ending endeavor to be a healthy me, I came across a very interesting salad mix! Few people realize the importance of eating fruits and vegetables! Sea weed, known as the vegetable of the sea, is rich in calcium, iron and protein! So naturally, sea weed would be a wonderful base for a salad! I have attached a recipe for a basic sea weed salad! Feel free to add other veggies or fruits to your salad mix! If you do not have an international store you can easily find dry sea weed on Amazon.

Seaweed SaladSeaweed Salad

  • 30 grams (1 oz) dry sea weed mix
  • 1 tablespoon +1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar or substitute with ½ tablespoon agave
  • ½ teaspoon salt (if desired)
  • ½ teaspoon ginger juice
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 scallion finely chopped
  • ½ cup chopped red grapes (optional)
  1. Place dry sea weed in a large bowl and fill with cold water. If you like your sea weed crunchy, soak for five minutes, tender, soak for ten.
  2. To make dressing, combine rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, salt, and ginger juice in a small bowl and whisk together.
  3. Drain the sea weed and use your clean hands to squeeze out excess water. Dry the bowl and return sea weed along with dressing and sesame seeds to the bowl. Lightly toss. Plate salad mix and garnish with scallions.

Sea vegetables have more concentrated nutrition than vegetables that grow on land! Sea for yourself! Love and light!
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Pinpricks of a Busy Bee: Bubbling Brown Sugar

Published by communitypublishingabq@gmail.com on January 8, 2015 Respond

Bubbling Brown Sugar by A.J Roche’

Negative_Effects_SodaHola again friends! It is important to stay healthy and hydrated. I was in town the other day, walking around with my teenager and we noticed tons of children, as young as one year of age, consuming soda pop!

One mother was even pouring some into a baby bottle! That is damaging on so many levels, (think of the gums and teeth of that poor child), but that wasn’t my main concern! My main concern is diabetes and bone deterioration! In short, carbonization is bad for the bones, and the artificial sweeteners that are added to everything from cereal to soda pops is a main culprit in the rise of childhood diabetes.

The harmful effects of soda pop

Bubbly beverages contain phosphoric acid, which is harmful to calcium metabolism and spring-waterdiminish bone mass. Consuming sodas and carbonated water increases your risk of osteoporosis. Carbonation can occur naturally in certain spring water which can also contain high levels of phosphoric acid. The best way to keep your bones healthy is to choose teas, light juice blends and flat spring water over carbonated beverages.

On a side note, most sweet beverages contain a sweetener called High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS). HFCS is made when corn syrup undergoes an enzymatic process where the corn syrup is converted into different molecules, producing a highly concentrated sweetener at a very low sale point. This is what the USA has been putting in everything from cereals, to candies, to ketchup, to cokes in place of sugar. There are many health issues linked to HFCS. Please click on my links and research further if it is of interest to you! This is need to know info! “Cheers…and drink to your health!” Love and light!

Bubbly Brown Sugar

Here is some Bubbly Brown Sugar that is good and healthy for your body and spirit!

Alayna Roche

A.J Roche’

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Pinpricks of a Busy Bee: 5 Healthy Eating Tips for the Holidays

Published by communitypublishingabq@gmail.com on November 27, 2014 Respond

Eating Can Be A Good Habit by Alayna Roche

Eat Less, Feel Better, Live Longer

5 Healthy Eating TipsThe diets of hundreds of centenarians who lived under modest circumstances were analyzed and the studies found that they ate less than the average amount. Some even fasted at times, either by choice or because of the lack of food or money. Most of the centenarians who were surveyed were known to follow the “three-quarters” rule. This is where the individual stops eating when they are three-quarters full. A reduction in caloric intake can increase life expectancy.

Smaller Meals, Frequent “Feast”

Eating three square meals daily is a cultural habit, not a biological need. Eating smaller portions 4-5 times daily delivers a steady stream of nutrients, energy and blood sugar. Smaller meals also help prevent overloading and access waste accumulation, which is easier on the digestive and metabolic systems. Smaller meals also help reduce the risk of heart disease.

You Are WHEN You Eat

5 Healthy Eating TipsThe human body works off a circadian rhythm, meaning that the same foods one eats in the morning or afternoon will process differently in the body when eaten at night. When daily fats and proteins are eaten at breakfast, one tends to lose weight and waste and have more energy. Eating the same things at night produces fat cells that can increase weight, blood pressure and heart disease.

Varying Vegetarian

Studies have shown that vegetarians suffer fewer degenerative diseases and cancers, especially when adding substitute proteins such as nuts and beans to their diet. An estimated 1/3 of all cancer patients developed their disease as a result of insufficient whole plant fiber in their diets. If you love meat, you do not have to give it up entirely to enjoy longevity. Limiting your meat intake or eating meat only on the weekends can be a perfectly healthy and balanced approach.

Stop Eating “DEAD” Foods to Stay Alive

5 Healthy Eating TipsFresh, whole, organic foods will help you maintain your health and well being. Farm Fresh is the best, especially organic meats and produce. Many of the foods in the supermarkets have been slaughtered or picked weeks to months before they make it to the grocers’ shelf. These items are preserved by many artificial means, including nitrogen and aspartame. These additives make the food appear fresh though they are most likely past their nutritional prime. They are also treated with pesticides and artificial fertilizers, which lowers the nutritional value of food and can be toxic. Always try to buy organic when it comes to produce and meats; especially chicken, strawberries and blueberries, as well as any other porous fruits or vegetables.

Alayna Roche

A.J Roche’

A.J Roche’ is an Author and Creative Collaborator at Community Publishing. Community Publishing brings local artists of all mediums together in creative collaborations for distribution as multimedia eBooks while promoting literacy in our communities. #JoinOurCommunity at http://communitypublishing.org
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