SAGE
It might be difficult to believe should one walk by a sage bush that it is such a valuable and versatile gift from Mother Nature. In some parts of the world as in the south of France it may be found growing wild, so it is free as well as assuming one might pick a branch or two.
Probably the first thing one would think about sage is the Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey as it is an important ingredient in the stuffing. It has healing powers too. A hot sage gargle for sore throats and tonsillitis is recommended for curing these conditions Add one or two teaspoons of dried sage to boiling water. Then gargle! The herb is not recommended for children due to the great amount of tannins found in it.
Actually there are two types of sage – Clary sage and Spanish sage, each with a different ability to treat symptoms. Clary sage is efficient in combating stress or anxiety while Spanish sage is a more stimulating herb used in treating bronchitis, muscular aches and pains and poor circulation. Both treat conditions by baths, compresses, gargling and massage.
Used either in cuisine or for medicinal remedies, sage will bring comfort and joy to all.
Grandma Nature
Bonnie Foods and Flavors, Health Factors age-esteem, Christmas, Clary sage, Grandma Nature, medicinal remedies, Mother Nature, sage, Spanish sage, Thanksgiving, turkey stuffing
One of my favorite card over the holidays is copied below. – Not the message on the card, but the message of the sender.
Why is it a favorite? Because the words of June, the friend who wrote it, express how she puts her AgeEsteem to daily use via her
- acceptance of her present health,
- positive attitude,
- gratitude for what she has,
- social contact with others despite not getting out and about,
- interest in the lives of others and what is happening,
- continued purpose and contribution to others.
Precious Ones,
I hope all is well with you and your family and that you will be together for a Happy Festive Christmas…
Things here are ok. I’m having to use the walker all the time to get around and don’t go out, only to the doctors. My son and his wife were here the first of Nov. and took me shopping for necessities but that’s it. I’m just happy I’m here where there are people and I have a nice warm room and plenty to eat, and at 93 that is a lot – Especially when I think of how many older people aren’t warm or have enough to eat.
I finally finished the 60 Hats of Love, (for Cancer patients) and 80 ski caps (for the needy) – my fingers don’t do quite as good as they did – and gave them all away – know they will keep some heads warm even if winter is cold…
June is a wonderful example of AgeEsteem for all ages.
Bonnie AgeEsteemers, Happiness at Every Age AgeEsteem, Christmas, contribution, gratitude, positive attitude
