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Herbal Teas – The Tradition of Blending Herbs
by pH-balans
on Sep 11 2024
Herbal teas are blends of several different herbs, a tradition that has existed in many cultures where different plants have been combined both for taste and as part of everyday herbal knowledge.The tradition of blending herbsBlending several herbs instead of using a single one is an ancient practice in European folk medicine, where recipe book after recipe book collected combinations passed down through generations.Examples of herbs often included in traditional blends
Dandelion root, yarrow flowers, rosehip, marigold
Anise, caraway, fennel, peppermint
Birch leaves, horsetail, cornflower
Linden flower, elderflower, coltsfoot leaves, chamomile, thyme
Red clover flower, nettle leaves, hibiscus flower
PreparationMost herbal teas are brewed in the same way as regular tea: 1-2 teaspoons of herbal blend per cup of freshly boiled water, steep for 5-10 minutes depending on the coarseness of the herbs. Our pH teas are an example of ready-made herbal blends of this type.
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5 warming drinks for cold season
by pH-balans
on Jul 01 2022
Immune Boost1 piece fresh ginger, 1 clove garlic, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp honey.Boil 5 dl water with ginger and garlic. Pour the strained drink over turmeric in a cup, add honey when the drink has cooled.Ginger Shot1 tbsp finely grated ginger, 1 squeezed lemon, 5 tbsp water, 3/4 tbsp honey. Mix and blend, strain and drink.Turmeric Shot1.5 dl fruit juice, 1 tbsp turmeric, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp coconut oil. Blend with a blender or shaker.Warming drink with garlic and honey10 cloves garlic, 4 dl water, 0.5 dl apple cider vinegar, 1 lemon, 4 tbsp honey. Simmer the garlic in the water, strain, stir in the other ingredients.Ginger Shot for the whole week400g fresh ginger, 2 lemons, 1 liter water, 3 tbsp honey. Blend the ginger with water, let stand, strain, add lemon and honey.
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Spices and herbs with a long tradition in the kitchen
by pH-balans
on Jun 30 2022
Several common spices have a long history of use in European herbal tradition, described as early as the 12th century by the abbess Hildegard of Bingen in her well-known medicinal writings.FennelFennel is one of the more classic herbs in European folk medicine, traditionally used by chewing the seeds after meals, a custom still practiced in parts of India and the Mediterranean region.ChamomileChamomile tea is one of the most well-known herbal teas in the Western world, long used as a relaxing evening tea. Brew 1 teaspoon of dried chamomile with 2.5 dl of freshly boiled water and let steep for 3-5 minutes.CarawayCaraway has been used as a spice in both Scandinavian and Middle Eastern cooking for centuries, known among other things from traditional breads and cheeses.
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by pH-balans
on Jun 30 2022
Breakfast as a meal concept has existed for a long time, but it only became a more standardized meal in the Western world during the 19th century industrialization, when working hours became more structured.Make your own muesliToast rolled oats or spelt flakes in the oven at 175 degrees Celsius for about 30 minutes. Add chopped almonds for the last 10 minutes. Feel free to mix in dried fruit.
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by pH-balans
on Jun 30 2022
"Clean eating" is a concept that became popular in the 2010s and is about choosing unprocessed ingredients.What is superfood?The word "superfood" began to be used in marketing as early as the 1990s to describe nutrient-dense foods, but it is not an officially defined term.Recipe: Kale ChipsPreheat the oven to 125 degrees. Tear the kale, add oil and spices, spread on a baking sheet and dry for 10-15 minutes.
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by pH-balans
on Jun 30 2022
Rainbow Salad, 4 servings1.5 dl grated beetroot, 1.5 dl grated carrot, 1.5 dl sprouts, 1.5 dl grated white cabbage, 0.75 dl grated swede, 0.75 dl grated parsnip.Grate the vegetables separately, arrange in a rainbow on a platter.
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by pH-balans
on Jun 30 2022
Breakfast as a meal took its modern form during the industrialization of the 19th century, when more structured working hours made an early meal more common.Make your own muesliRoast oat flakes or spelt flakes in the oven at 175 degrees Celsius for about 30 minutes. Add chopped almonds for the last 10 minutes. Feel free to mix in dried fruit.
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by pH-balans
on Jun 30 2022
Sea salt acts as a natural exfoliant, helping to remove dead skin cells. Here are three simple variations you can make at home.Vitamin E & Honey Salt Scrub200ml sea salt, 100ml olive oil, 4 vitamin E capsules, 1 tbsp honey.Mix salt, oil, and honey, then add the contents of the vitamin E capsules. Massage onto damp skin and rinse off.Tea Tree Salt Scrub200ml sea salt, 100ml olive oil, 3-5 drops of tea tree essential oil.Mix all ingredients and store in a lidded jar.Lavender Salt Scrub200ml sea salt, 100ml olive oil, 3-5 drops of lavender essential oil.Mix all ingredients. Perfect for a relaxing evening ritual.Tip: Store the salt scrub in an airtight jar and use within a few weeks for best results. Our Himalayan salt works well in these recipes.
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by pH-balans
on Nov 28 2019
The immune system is the body's most important weapon against diseases. Read about the role of the lymphatic system and gut bacteria, and get tips for a de-bacterizing oil cure.
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by pH-balans
on Nov 03 2019
Many alternative medicines use the outside of the body to assess the inside. Here we describe common imbalances that can manifest as various signs in the face.
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by pH-balans
on Nov 03 2019
Protect your body from the sun's UV rays by creating an internal sunscreen. Read about vitamin D's journey through the body and get advice for sunbathers.
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by pH-balans
on Nov 03 2019
People need salt—but mineral salts, not table salt. Salt cravings are a sign of general mineral deficiency, and a natural salt from the sea or mountains contains up to 80 different minerals. Learn about how a salt overdose affects the body and how to rebalance.
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by pH-balans
on Nov 03 2019
How do basic lime and the stomach's hydrochloric acid interact with the acids in the gut? Here, we explain what happens in an acidified body and why an internal basic environment improves enzyme, hormone, and gut bacteria function.
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The pH Scale – what it measures and where it comes from
by pH-balans
on Nov 03 2019
The pH scale measures how acidic or alkaline a water-soluble substance is, on a scale from 0 (very acidic) to 14 (very alkaline), with 7 considered neutral.Where does the concept come from?The term pH was coined in 1909 by Danish chemist Søren Sørensen, while working at Carlsberg's laboratory in Denmark, where he needed a simple way to measure acidity in beer during the brewing process. The letters stand for "potentia hydrogenii," roughly "power of hydrogen" in Latin.How the scale worksThe scale is logarithmic, meaning that each whole step corresponds to a tenfold change in acid or base concentration. A substance with pH 4 is thus ten times more acidic than a substance with pH 5, not just "a little" more acidic.Everyday examples
Stomach acid: approximately pH 1.5-3.5
Lemon juice: approximately pH 2
Coffee: approximately pH 5
Pure water: pH 7 (neutral)
Seawater: approximately pH 8
Soap: approximately pH 9-10
The body's own pHHuman blood is maintained within a very narrow range, approximately pH 7.35–7.45, regulated by the body's own buffer systems (including through the lungs and kidneys). This value varies very little in practice in a healthy person, regardless of what they eat – it is one of the body's most carefully regulated parameters. However, pH values naturally vary between different parts of the body: the stomach is very acidic (approximately pH 1.5–3.5) to break down food, while the skin typically ranges around pH 4.5–5.5.MeasurementpH can be measured with litmus paper, which changes color depending on the acidity of the solution – our own pH strips are an example – or with an electronic pH meter for more precise values.