The Good Witch Blog
How to test my own pH and what is ideal pH?
Once you read this short article, scroll to the bottom to download the pH Food Chart image above. Why is a balanced pH Important? The goal is to improve the pH of your blood. A balanced pH is crucial because without it acid can damage arteries, organs and tissues and...
Cranberry Cleanser
Cranberry juice is well known to treat urinary tract infections and is very simple to make at home yourself. If you keep a bag of frozen cranberries, you'll always have access to fresh, raw cranberry juice within minutes. Fresh or frozen cranberries Raw unpasteurized...
Sweet Potato Fries and Chipotle Mayonnaise
You are going to love this recipe...Sweet potato fries are a new craze but when you add fresh homemade Chipotle Mayonnaise, it just brings them to a whole new level. This mayonnaise can be served with cooked or raw veggies, including raw sweet potato sticks, which are...
Strawberry Fruit Leather
I've been making fruit leather since my children were small. That's a long time ~ over 20 years! Children love these fruit leathers in any flavour! You'll need a dehydrator for this recipe. It's very simple to start out with strawberries, when they are in season and...
Easy Fresh Guacamole
Classic Guacamole ~ It's so simple and fast to make. 2 perfectly ripe avocadosJuice of 1 lemon1/2 tomato chopped very fine1 small piece of sweet red pepper chopped very fine1/2 to 1 small red onion chopped very fineDried chili to taste for heat - Optional That's it!...
Party Veggie Roll Ups
These are a fantastic party or lunch food and have the added bonus of being super nutritious thanks to the raw veggies and herbs! Whip them up the night before and refrigerate until you are ready to serve. Ingredients: 5 round flat tortillas, in different colors and...
Is Cancer A Fungus?
Dr Tullio Simoncini, Italian Medical Doctor specializing in Oncology (Cancer) discloses what he has found about the relationship between cancer and the fungus Candida Albicans.Click on the title to watch the video now!Then push play on the video. In Cancer Is A...
Cleansing Green Juice
This juice is cleansing and supportive and greatly alkalizing. Add it to a Fresh Juice Cleanse for its liver and blood cleansing benefits or use it for weight loss. The white pith from lemons helps to break up the congestion that causes kidney and gallbladder stones....
Cranberry Ginger Oatmeal
This is a delicious raw, filling meal anytime. If you have time you can assemble the oatmeal the night before to help the hemp milk soften the oatmeal. Ingredients 1/2 cup raw oatmeal1 small knob fresh ginger chopped very small or 1/2 tsp powdered ginger1/2 teaspoon...
Raw Nori Handroll
These handrolls make a delicious lunch or dinner. If you are especially hungry, you'll want two. 1 sheet raw nori1/2 ripe avocado slicedsliced tomatoorganic romaine lettuce or baby spinachsliced red or green peppersliced...
Chai Green Smoothie
My favorite variation on the basic green smoothie is the Chai Green Smoothie, which adds three spices, cinnamon, cardamom, and fresh ginger. It's delicious! 1 organic banana 1 organic pear 1 large handful of fresh organic greens (mix it up: spinach, kale, chard, beet...
Dr Dukes Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Database
Visit Dr. Duke's Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Database You may query Dr. Duke's database for phytochemical activities in any plant. For instance I used this database to query herbs with cancer fighting ability, detailed in The Cancer Journal. It's interesting to...
Rainbow Breakfast Fruit Salad
1 red mango chopped 1 large thick slice of pineapple chopped small 1 cup seedless green grapes cut in half 1 large red skinned apple chopped with skin on 1 large sweet orange chopped small 1 large sweet orange, juiced 1 tsp finely grated fresh ginger root 1-2 tsp...
Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database
Skin Deep is a safety guide to cosmetics and personal care products brought to you by researchers at the Environmental Working Group. Search by product, ingredient or company. SkinDeep.com ~ The Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep, Cosmetic Safety Database Since...
The Secrets of Gall Bladder and Liver Disease
My Gall Bladder and Liver Cleansing Story March 2007 I’ve been having discomfort under my right rib cage for some time now, nothing too intrusive, just noticeable. I started drinking Gall Bradder Tea. Yes the spelling is correct. I buy it in town at the Chinese...
Potassium Broth – healing and nourishing
Potassium broth is an excellent source of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, which help to increase energy and cleanse the body. It can be given during illness when eating is difficult or not appealing, or can be used as a detoxifying agent during cleansing. It is...
Heavenly Garlicky Hummus
Creamy, garlicky hummus, great anytime. Chickpeas are rich in phytoestrogens that help keep hormones balanced in men and women! Garlic’s strong oils keep infectious and pathogenic organisms such as bacteria, viruses and fungus at bay. You can use canned chickpeas in a...
Soaking Beans and Peas
Don't be put off by cooking your own peas and beans, you don't need elaborate soaking charts, just use your intuition. The smaller the bean, the less soaking time it will require. Freshly soaked beans taste way better, it's monumentally cheaper, and incredibly easy...
Alix’s Ranch Dip
This is a simple, delicious dip for veggies or baked potato chips. 1 1/2 cups plain organic yogourt 1-2 teaspoons unpasteurized honey or sweeten to taste 5 tablespoons homemade mayonnaise Juice of 1/2 fresh organic lemon 1 clove garlic chopped very fine or 1 teaspoon...
Alix’s Chickpea Curry
1 tblsp olive oil4 small tomatoesJuice of 1/2 lemon1/2 cup water2 cloves garlic, chopped fine1/2 onion, chopped2 tbsp cumin1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon tumeric1 teaspoon sweet paprika1/2 teaspoon unrefined sea salt1-1/2 cup...
Quick Winter Vegetable Soup with Pasta and Chickpeas
In twenty to thirty minutes tops, and you'll have a delicious, nutritious soup! 1 large jar of canned tomatoes1 carrot chopped very small1 yellow onion chopped very small1 parsnip chopped very small1 celery stick chopped very small1 clove garlic chopped very small2...
Hemp Milk and other easy Seed and Nut Milks
Nut and seeds milks are very simple to make and take all of 30 seconds. Blend a handful of raw hemp seeds and two cups of fresh clean water until smooth and creamy, about one minute. If you don't like the fibre in your nut milk (it's kind of chalky) just filter the...
Garlic Kills Damping Off On Seedlings
I love to plant my own flowers and vegetables. Every year I plant many trays but always get one tray with “damping off" fungi. Damping off can occur from the presence of a number of fungi. It usually happens with over watering or during prolonged damp weather. The...
Lemon Fresh Cleaner
This home made cleanser smells lemony fresh. It's gentle, effective and so easy to make, and...it costs practically nothing! 1/4 cup sunlight dish soap Juice of 1/2 lemon Water 10 drops essential tea tree oil (optional) Combine soap and lemon juice, add water to fill...
Garlic Remedy For Colds, Flus and Infections
Good ole garlic! In our home we have used garlic to get rid of Strep Throat, Colds, Flus, Yeast Infections and Aching Teeth, where infection is present. Garlic is our most frequently used herb. We have found two easy ways to use garlic. First, cheapest and most widely...
Snort Saltwater for Sinus Congestion
Several years ago, a good friend and nurse taught me this technique for sinus congestion when I was complaining of a stuffed up nose. I was dealing with a cold for over a week, and my nose was so congested I could only breathe through my mouth. When she suggested I...
Cleansing Basics
Why should I cleanse? Detoxification is a continuous process carried out by your body to eliminate or neutralize toxins. Your organs of detoxification include colon, liver, kidneys, lungs, lymph system and your skin. Today our detoxification systems become overloaded...
Unrefined Sea Salt
Why should you use unrefined sea salt? For a whole list of reasons. Foremost, humans need salt. Without sodium and potassium, we can't maintain the proper fluid balance in our cells. Notice, I said sodium and potassium, both are in unrefined sea salt. Sea salt has a...
Nourishing Lip Balms
Make Your Own Nourishing Lip Balm, It's Simple and Easy Lip balm is one of the easiest cosmetics to make at home with natural ingredients, and it's fun to mix your own flavors and scents. Making your own cosmetics is not only safer, but more cost effective too. Good...
Chocolate Strawberry Hemp Smoothie
1 cup raw hemp milk2 tablespoons raw cocoa powder1 small banana1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries1 tblsp ground flax seed Blend until smooth.Enjoy! Learn to make your own Make raw hemp milk here.
Wild Black Raspberry Sorbet
Sorbet is simple to make, delicious, and super nutritious. Children love to make their own custom flavors by mixing fruits. If you are lucky enough to have black raspberries at hand, this sorbet is orgasmic. Pressing the berries and straining the seeds before makes...
Basic Green Smoothie
Use this smoothie as the base for all your smoothies. It's so simple, one banana, a handful of greens and water. Green smoothies can be the catalyst to a healthy body. They are so easy to make and taste so delicious you'll want one at least once a day. Rich dark...
Seasoned Multigrain Croutons
Croutons are so easy to make, I can't believe I bought them for so many years. They make a great topping for casseroles, soups and salads. You can be absolutely sure there are no flavour enhancers like MSG in your own croutons. Stale 7 grain or other whole grain stick...
