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Ghraybeh : Middle Eastern Shortbread cookies 🍪

Happy Eid ! Recipe : Ingredients: All purpose flour (Maida)-2 cups (260g) Powdered sugar -150g ( powder 3/4 cup granulated sugar) salt - 1 pinch ( forgot to show in the video) Ghee -150g ( can be replaced with butter, but ghee is the best). Method: 1. whisk the ghee for 1 minute. 2. Add the powdered sugar and whisk untill creamy. Add the salt. scrape in between for even mixing. 3. Add the flour in batches and knead until a dough is formed. 4. Cover and keep refrigerated for 1 hour. 5. After 1 hour take it out from refrigerator. 6. Take small portions and shape as shown in the video. place pistachio or almond on top. 7. Preheat the oven at 160°C for 10 minutes.Bake the cookies at 160°C for 15-18 minutes. Do not over bake. over cooking make cracks on the cookies. 8. Let it cool completely.
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8 Tips To Simplify Your Life !

Henry David Thoreau wrote, “Our life is frittered away by detail. Simplify, simplify.” Here are a few practices from our faculty and presenters that can simplify your life by bringing you into the moment and clarifying what matters. From  Izzy Lenihan , certified life, career, and wellness coach: Make a list of your top 10 energy drainers. Then make a simple action plan for how you will address one of those things. From  Elisha Goldstein , founder of the Mindful Living Collective: Listen . As an experiment, pick a day and set an intention to listen. Listen to the sounds of leaves in the wind, of kids playing, or someone speaking to you. When we pause and listen, we get back in touch with the simplicity of life, and anxious thoughts begin to simmer down.   From  Renée Peterson Trudeau , internationally recognized life-balance coach: Designate weekends for rest and relaxation (as best you can!). It’s easy to pack our weekends with errand...
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7 Natural Approaches to Psoriasis

What Is  Psoriasis ? Psoriasis is a skin disease considered an autoimmune disorder that causes itchy, raised, scaly plaques with a thick, red, bumpy base which are challenging to treat. Due to systemic inflammation, the plaques form due to skin cells multiplying ten times faster than expected. The plaques most affect the elbows, knees, scalp, and trunk, but they can develop anywhere on the skin’s surface. Psoriasis can also be triggered by stress, alcohol, cigarette smoking, cold, dry weather, and skin injury or infection. Psoriasis  flares can be mediated with various natural approaches for the longevity and health of your skin. 1.  Oregon Grape  ( Berberine ) Best used as a topical skin cream for mild to moderate  psoriasis ,  Oregon grape  (Mahonia aquifolium)  is a popular choice for individuals looking for natural options to treat their psoriasis plaques. Also known as berberine or barberry, Oregon grape has anti-inflammatory properties ...
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Holistic Ways to Reduce Sugar Cravings !

From pumpkin spice lattes, muffins, to condiments, added sugar is hidden in most foods. Sweets are so readily available at work, gas stations, to social events, that it can lead to feeling like you have a sugar addiction. Sugar addiction is a physical, not just a mental issue of saying “no”. Our bodies have adapted to want sugary and high-fat foods as they would be rare in nature. The good news is there are holistic strategies to help reduce cravings, find healthier alternatives, and look at the deeper reasons why we might be craving sugar. 1.  Balance Your Blood Sugar Levels If your blood sugar levels are swinging from high to low all day, it can be common to crave sugar. When your blood sugar is low, you can have low energy levels along with carbohydrate or sugar cravings to get your blood sugar back up. A few ways to prevent blood sugar peaks and valleys include: Avoid skipping meals.  Your blood sugar will start dropping, which can lead to overeating or sugar cravings. A ...
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Natural Home Remedies For Minor Burns 🔥

Natural Home remedies for Burns The use of natural remedies given below can be highly effective in managing such minor burns. These remedies are aimed at promoting healing of the damaged skin tissues and minimizing pain. Raw Potato Raw potato can be used to treat minor skin burns. It possesses soothing properties, which help in providing relief from the burning sensation caused by burns. It also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent and reduces redness and inflammation of the skin. It can also reduce the chances of having blisters. Research has proved the beneficial effect of raw potato in the management of minor burns. The histological examination of the burnt area and clinical studies made on the comparable burn wounds treated with either peel of boiled potato affixed to gauze bandages or just gauze dressings showed that the patients treated with raw potato had a faster rate of recovery from the symptoms. It was found that the usage of the potato peel dressing eliminated or reduced desi...
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Spring Detox Smoothie

When spring arrives, I can't help but think about cleaning up my eating habits. After all, spring detox is a thing (along with spring cleaning, which technically is a detox for your home). That's why I’m sharing with you a smoothie packed with nutrients your body will love. Drink it in the morning and you'll give your body a much-needed boost of energy to get you through the day. Ingredient Breakdown: Why Each One Matters  Before I get to the actual recipe, I'd like to shine the spotlight on each individual ingredient used in this smoothie. You'll quickly see why this is a great spring detox smoothie worth drinking. Green Tea Not only is  green tea tasty to drink on its own, but it's also full of health benefits. It's high in antioxidants and contains a large amount of catechins, polyphenolic compounds that are thought to exert numerous protective effects, ...
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How can Ayurveda treat psoriasis?

Ayurveda is an ancient medical practice that some people try for psoriasis. It involves specific dietary habits, herbal compounds, and various other supportive practices. Psoriasis is an inflammatory condition that affects the skin, causing the excessive and rapid growth of skin cells. It can lead to the formation of thick, scaly plaques. Ayurvedic medicine involves ingredients that other medical disciplines have also used to treat psoriasis, such as  aloe vera  and  turmeric . While Ayurveda may be able to treat psoriasis in some people, researchers have not done large-scale clinical trials and systematic reviews to assess its safety and effectiveness. In this article, we look at the benefits of Ayurveda for people with psoriasis. We also examine the research into whether it offers effective treatment. Ayurveda and psoriasis A person with psoriasis could use Ayurvedic preparations on their skin. One of the most common topic...
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