Aloe Vera Ginger Lemonade |
| 1/2 c | |
| 8 c | |
| 8 whole | |
| 4 inch | |
| 2 tbsp |
Follow directions on aloe vera bottle for correct dosing/ qty.
1. Juice lemons into a measuring cup. Grate ginger into a small bowl.
2. Combine water, sugar and ginger in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Remove from heat, add aloe vera juice. Let cool on counter or in the fridge. Serve chilled, with a lemon wedge garnish.
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Active Ingredients: Raw Sugar, Ginger (Fresh), Aloe Vera Juice / Gel
Active Ingredients: Lemon, Ginger (Fresh), Water, Aloe Vera Juice / Gel
Active Ingredients: Lemon
Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.
Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.
Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.
The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).
Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.
Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.
Active Ingredients: Ginger (Fresh)
STRONG QUENCHES-THIRST An herb or substance that relieves thirst.
Active Ingredients: Lemon, Water
STRONG DIGESTIVE Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.
Active Ingredients: Lemon, Ginger (Fresh)
MILD RELIEVES-BURNING Herbs that soothe a burn or reduce an internal burning sensation, such as aloe vera.
Active Ingredients: Water
STRONG GENERAL-LAXATIVE Promotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives.
Active Ingredients: Lemon, Aloe Vera Juice / Gel
STRONG INTERNAL-DETOXICANT Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.
Active Ingredients: Lemon, Ginger (Fresh), Water, Aloe Vera Juice / Gel
STRONG WAKES-YOU-UP Invigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy.
Active Ingredients: Lemon, Raw Sugar, Ginger (Fresh)
STRONG RELAXES-EYES Eases tension in eye muscles, so the eyes feel less strained, often by supporting the liver.
Active Ingredients: Lemon
STRONG MAKES-YOU-TIRED Induces drowsiness and promotes sound sleep.
Active Ingredients: Raw Sugar
STRONG MAKES-JITTERY Active Ingredients: Raw Sugar
STRONG REFRESHING Stimulates and wakes up the body, leaving it feeling cool, fresh, and energized.
Active Ingredients: Lemon, Ginger (Fresh)
STRONG STIMULATES-ENERGY This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.
Active Ingredients: Lemon, Ginger (Fresh)
STRONG NUTRITIVE An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.
Active Ingredients: Raw Sugar
STRONG REFRESHES-SKIN Flushes the lymphatic system to cool, awaken, and revive the skin.
Active Ingredients: Lemon, Aloe Vera Juice / Gel
STRONG DIAPHORETIC An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.
Active Ingredients: Lemon
Active Ingredients: Ginger (Fresh)
Active Ingredients: Ginger (Fresh), Aloe Vera Juice / Gel
MILD ANTIBACTERIAL Herbs that kill bacteria or slow their growth.
Active Ingredients: Aloe Vera Juice / Gel
STRONG FLUSHES-MEMBRANES Herbs in this category stimulate mucus membranes to release fluids, flushing them out.
Active Ingredients: Lemon
STRONG CALMS-HEART An herb that literally calms the heart. These herbs are helpful in the treatment of anxiety, sadness, depression, or other emotional imbalances in the heart. Related to the Chinese Herbal Category 'calms spirit.'
Active Ingredients: Lemon
Active Ingredients: Ginger (Fresh)
STRONG ALTERATIVE Restores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.
Active Ingredients: Lemon, Aloe Vera Juice / Gel
MILD REBUILDS-FLUIDS Herbs or substances that create moisture in the body and increase fluids.
Active Ingredients: Water
STRONG CHOLAGOGUE Cholagogues stimulate the production & release of bile from the liver & gallbladder. This refreshes and cleanses these organs, as well as increases bile in the small intestines.
Active Ingredients: Lemon, Aloe Vera Juice / Gel
Active Ingredients: Ginger (Fresh)
STRONG RUTIN Rutin is a flavonoid with anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Commonly used to treat conditions such as varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and high blood pressure.
Active Ingredients: Lemon
STRONG POLYPHENOLS Polyphenols are powerful antioxidants seen in many fruits and vegetables. There are more than 8,000 types.
Active Ingredients: Lemon
STRONG FLAVONOIDS Flavonoids are a colorful type of polyphenol. As all polyphenols, they have a strong antioxidant effect. Many flavonoids have an anti-inflammatory, and/or antiallergen effect.
Active Ingredients: Lemon
STRONG AROMATASE-INHIBITOR Blocks estrogen synthesis by inhibiting conversion of progesterone and testosterone into estrogen.
Active Ingredients: Lemon
STRONG CARBOHYDRATE Active Ingredients: Raw Sugar
John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people personalized diet, lifestyle and herbs through Classical Metabolic Theory (Ayurveda & Greek Medicine). His approach is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs the Joyful Belly College, offering professional clinical training for over 15 years.
John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, virtue psychology through classical & Christian philosophy, languages, cooking & botany. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. John, his wife Natalie, and their 8 kids live in Asheville, NC.
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