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  1. Recipes for natural remedies

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    Recipes for natural remedies

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    A few simple ingredients in your kitchen that will comfort the soul and boost your immunity in equal measure… 

    Momma Soveral's cough syrup

    Carrots are rich in vitamin A and other antioxidants that support to immune system.

    Here's a simple remedy from Alexandra’s mother to soothe a cough and sore throat, or to boost the immune system…

    What you will need:
    One carrot

    A little bit of brown sugar

    • Thin slice a carrot into a ceramic or glass bowl.
    • Cover the carrot slices with a dusting of brown sugar.
    • Cover and leave overnight (out of the fridge).
    • A lovely syrup will form that soothes and heals.

    A teaspoon a few times a day will work wonders.
    Carrots - after 2

    Jorj's Smashing Avocado

    • Take one semi ripe or not too soft avocado
    • Cut in half with sharp knife, piece skin and press knife blade until you hit the stone
    • Rotate knife & avocado in tandem so that start point becomes one with finish
    • Twist and behold, two halves. Removed stone
    • Sprinkle with salt to taste
    • Take one half and cup in hand, with tea spoon procedure to eat

    Done!

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    Perfect Skin's Soups


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    There are numerous soup recipes in Alexandra’s book, ‘Perfect Skin’, but it all begins with a good base – a lovely way to use up any leftovers or vegetables that might be on the turn:

     What you will need:

    1.7 litres water

    1 large white onion, cut into quarters

    2 garlic cloves, crushed

    1 large carrot, peeled and roughly chopped

    1 large potato, peeled and cubed

    Any extra or leftover vegetables

    A pinch of salt

    A pinch of freshly ground black pepper

             Bring water to the boil

    • Add all the ingredients in the above order (leave the leftover vegetables out)
    • Take off the heat and blend until smooth
    • Return to heat and add leftovers. Cook until tender
    • Season and serve

     Root Vegetable and Watercress Soup

     This is Alexandra’s “all-time favourite” soup, so we had to include it here!

     What you will need:

    1.7 litres water

    1 medium chilli, finely chopped

    3 garlic cloves, crushed

    1 large white onion, finely chopped

    2 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped

    ½ medium swede, peeled and roughly chopped

    2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped

    2 parsnips, peeled and roughly chopped

    1 red pepper, roughly chopped

    1 turnip, peeled and roughly chopped

    A pinch of salt

    A large bunch of watercress, washed

    A drizzle of olive oil, to serve

     

    • Bring water to the boil
    • Add all the ingredients, except the watercress, in the above order
    • Take off the heat. Add the watercress and cook for a couple of minutes
    • Check the seasoning and drizzle with the oil before serving

     Enjoy!

     

    For more delectable recipes that feed the soul and leave you glowing, look no further…

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  2. Immune Boosting Tips from Alexandra Soveral

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    Immune Boosting Tips from Alexandra Soveral

    Some simple steps from Alexandra to ensure your healthiest immune system at home…
     

    AIR
    Air your home and office. Open a window and allow fresh air in every room for at least a couple of hours every day.

    HUMIDITY
    Get a humidity meter, don’t allow humidity to go lower that 45%. Ideally humidity should be around 50% to 60% for good respiratory health and good skin. 

    PURIFY
    Diffuse essential oils in your home. Any diffuser will do, from the fancy electrical ones to the simple tea light ones to which add the drops to the water. This is a great way to purify the air and breathing in essential oils with natural anti-viral and anti-microbial properties.

    STEAM INHALATION
    Practice the traditional inhalation steams to purify and strengthen the respiratory system.  Add 3 drops of eucalyptus essential oil to a hot bawl of water.  Place a towel over your head and breathe in the aromatic steam. Be cautious of the steam being too hot, it should feel pleasant. If it feels like the steam is too hot on the face or as you inhale, wait until the temperature goes down.

    BATHS
    Add a cup of sea salt (or Epsom salts) to bath water. Then add up to 8 drops of essential oil diluted in either a gentle soap or fat, such as oil, full fat cream or full fat milk. Soak for 15 to 20 minutes.

    BODY OILS
    After showering, whilst skin is still wet, massage a body oil that has beneficial essential oils in it. You can make your own, lots of recipes in Alexandra’s book Perfect Skin, or you may purchase one already made from our website.

    NASAL OIL
    In any vegetable oil, dilute a drop of essential oil such as eucalyptus, rosemary or tea tree. Apply inside each nostril in the morning.

    The best essential oils with anti-viral, anti-microbial and immune boosting properties are:
    Cinnamon
    Oregano
    Eucalyptus
    Lemongrass
    Tea tree
    Rosemary
    Thyme
    Cardamom
    All citrus oils

    To find out about the organic essential oils available from SOVERAL, please contact the clinic on 020 7266 3577 or by emailing soveralsupport@alexandrasoveral.com.

     

  3. Winter Skin

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    ‘Tis the season to be jolly…

    And worn out, and full of cold, and surrounded by loved ones for slightly too long…

    Stress, alcohol, diet, partying, sleep disruptions and travel are just a few of the factors that can wreak havoc on your skin and senses over the festive season, so we wanted to give a little helping hand with a few tips to help keep you glowing, inside out.

    You are what you eat – and drink

    It’s so true – no wonder our complexions flare up when the boxes of foil wrapped sweets, decadently rich foods and around-the-clock cocktails are in abundance.

    Our approach? Dilute. Make sure you have plenty of water and breathers from the feasts to avoid feeling too full and lethargic. Break down the big meals with herbs, leaves and spices that do wonders for soothing the stomach. Keep those Christmas colds in the room at bay with a few immune boosters; turmeric, garlic and chilli are all brilliant aids for this.

    Here’s a festive recipe from Alexandra:

    A cup of your favourite nut or coconut milk
    ½ tsp of cinnamon
    1 Star anise
    A pinch of Black Pepper
    A pinch of Turmeric
    Date syrup to taste (optional)

    Pop everything in the milk and very slowly warm it up. 

    Strip

    Let your skin be naked - Keep skin bare & breathing as much as you can.

    If your skin is prone to flare ups and takes on a life of its own, don’t fight it, let it calm down of its own accord. Make sure you care for the skin flare ups as you would your mood – our Sensitive Skin range is wonderful for this, but try to avoid anything new – play it safe, less is more.

    If you are making the most of the great outdoors, your skin may be feeling the winter chill and in need of a little more moisture, so have a think about a moisturiser with added vitamins that can boost that natural nourishment.

    For those looking for a clean glowing complexion from the comfort of your home, take a look at our previous blog talking about Honey extraction – your pores will thank you and you will smell heavenly too.

    Travelling? Pack carefully

    Going near and often far over the winter break sees many of us on planes, trains, and a host of car journeys… Pack sensibly and look for products that serve more than one purpose. Angel Balm is an award-winning multi-purpose balm that can be used as a cleanser, a mask, a lip balm, a dry skin saviour. Suitable for all skin types, you will be covered for all sorts.

    Last but by no means least, take the time to rest. Slow down, listen to your body and enjoy the stories being told around the room. How often do you get to reflect like this? Enjoy it, it is precious and entirely deserved!

    In this blog:

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    Multi-purpose – Angel Balm
    Sensitive Skin – Awaken cleanser
    Ultra-nourishing Moisturiser – Formula 1