Dr. Sebi Says…
By Mama Lean
Dr. Sebi taught us that we are electrical. We must omit foods that have caused deterioration of the body that diet alone cannot rebuild. My notes dated June 26, 1994 from Dr. Sebi’s class taught me the following:
Chemicals are not for us! Peppermint is dangerous for our brain. Goldenseal, comfrey, tofu, carrots, rice are not good for human consumption. He said that tofu is plastic. George Washington Carver made plastic from soybeans.
He asked an important question: If we are not eating God’s food then what are we eating?
He taught: Monobasic = made in a laboratory; nothing in nature is composed of one thing; dibasic = made by nature. There is only one disease and this is mucus. Deprivation of oxygen causes deterioration
The Proper Way To Drink Water
By Mama Lean
I know…you’re probably thinking…”what tha what!” How to properly drink water. Yes! You read this correctly. There is a wrong way to drink water and there is a right way to drink it. Most of us drink water improperly.
You should only drink water 30 minutes before or after a meal, never during your meal. This aids in digestion. Make this a regular habit and you might be able to ditch all of the antacid concoctions
Upon rising in the morning, water should be the first thing that you take into your body to Break your Fast (Breakfast)
The water that you drink in the morning should be room temperature. Cold water upsets your stomach and causes a shock to your system
It is best to drink water while you are sitting down. The sitting position aids in digestion, reduces the risk of heartburn, and ulcers
Take small sips. Never gulp down water. when you take small sips you allow the water to act as a lubricant and helps aid in the prevention of arthritis. It also helps flush the impurities from your kidneys and bladder
Drinking water while standing sends signals to the nervous system that there is a problem and this may add unnecessary stress to the body
Drinking water while standing up weakens your bones and joints, increasing your chances of falling victim to osteoporosis
Drinking water while sitting down prevents bloating and improves overall health
Canola Oil
Written By Mama Lean
Canola oil is hazardous to your health! Read labels on your food and refuse to purchase food products that list canola oil as an ingredient. Here is why:
Canola Oil when ingested increases:
Cancer Heart disease Interferes with brain function Increases your risk for hypertension Increases your risk for strokes Interferes with kidney function Interferes with liver function Causes damage from free radicals Causes allergic reactions retards the growth of youth Suppresses your immune system and more
Canola Oil and Rapeseed Oil are one and the same. The name was changed due to its harmful effects and offensive smell. The smell has been omitted due to the extreme refinement.
Canola oil is a GMO - Genetically Modified Organism - which means it has been altered by man. Which also equates to being extremely unhealthy for human consumption.
If you have food products that you like and their ingredients include canola oil, write to the company and request that they remove this from the ingredient or you will no longer purchase.
Oil Recommendations:
Olive - Cold Pressed or Extra Virgin (EVOO)
Bananas
Written By Mama Lean
Bananas are a rich source of:
Fiber Potassium Vitamin B6 Vitamin C Dopamine Catechin Gallocatechin
Fiber assists with bowel health, lowers blood sugar levels, and lowers cholesterol. Potassium regulates our heartbeat, ensures proper function of the muscles and nerves, and is vital for synthesizing protein and metabolizing carbohydrates. Vitamin B6 builds our immune system Dopamine acts as an antioxidant and increases our energy Catechins are antioxidants Gallocatechins reduce inflammation, aid weight loss, and help prevent heart and brain disease
Banana Peel Tea
Banana peel tea has a multitude of benefits that include the prevention of bloating, adds electrolytes which regulates fluid balance in cells. The peel has tryptophan which makes melatonin and serotonin which promotes sleep. Melatonin is said to help regulate our sleep cycles and our wake cycles, while serotonin is said to regulate our appetites and our moods. The liver uses tryptophan to produce niacin which helps to give us energy. Drink this before going to bed.
BEWARE: Those who have diabetes should be cautious as bananas are high in starch and sugar.
The Benefits of Elderberry
By Mama Lean
This purple fruit is an antioxidant. Antioxidants have a reputation for protecting our cells from free radicals. Free radicals are produced when our bodies break down food or when we’re exposed to polluted air, smoke, radiation, etc. Too much exposure to toxins in the air may play a role in us being prone to heart disease, cancer, and other diseases. Elderberry has been effective for fighting the common cold, allergies, sinus infections, constipation, toothaches, sore throat, influenza, and more. Elderberry herbs may be taken in tea form, cough syrup, capsules, and powder.
Do This Before You Throw Away Your Avocado Seeds
By Mama Lean
If you’re anything like Mama Lean, you love avocados in any form, guacamole, avocado toast, peel and eat are all options. However, Mama Lean loves avocados so much that after she eats them, she washes the seed, and places it into a saucepan, add water and bring to a boil. Once the water turns into a dark maroon water. Leave the brown sheath on as it has cancer preventing properties. She then pours the tea into a tea cup and drinks it. Avocado seed tea may assist in the lowering of cholesterol which aids in reducing the risk of a heart attack. This tea also aids in digestion, stabilizing blood pressure, may relieve constipation, may lower the rate of convulsions (seizures), may treat asthma, may reduce belly fat, it has anti-inflammatory properties, it may help break down kidney stones. Avocado seed tea has antioxidants. Antioxidants removes free radicals.
The Burning Facts About Cayenne Pepper
By Mama Lean
The medical term for cayenne pepper is Capsicum. Of course, people use this to season food, but here we are not going to discuss that. What we will discuss are the benefits of this powerful herb. The cayenne pepper is cousin to the bell pepper and the jalepeno pepper. While it may be extremely pungent in food, it is very useful and should be in every household as a remedy to burn toxins off the stomach and out of the bloodstream. it is said to soothe ulcers, relieve pain, ease itching, reduces inflammation, protects the nervous system, keeps your extremities warm, reduces congestion, and may speed metabolism, .
Studies have shown that cayenne pepper is high in vitamin C, vitamin E, beta carotene, and lutein (also found in tomatoes). The red color is derived from cryptoxanthin.
Mama Lean suggests that you boil hot water, mix one teaspoon of cayenne pepper (she uses organic African hot cayenne pepper, squeeze the juice of half a lemon (without the seeds), stir and drink at night before bed.
Caution:
If you consume too much cayenne pepper, you may experience a mild burning sensation when you’re moving your bowels, you may see a reddish color in your urine, and you may feel a burning sensation in your stomach if you take it on an empty stomach. Please consult with your physician before taking this and any other herbs. This is especially true for this herb if you are currently on blood thinning medication. Please also see our disclaimer below.
Wheatgrass
By Mama Lean
What is wheatgrass?
It is the green juice from baby wheat. Once wheat is planted, approximately one week later, it produces a grass. It is important that wheat grass is caught in the appropriate time. Wheatgrass is filled with chlorophyll and other nutrients that are beneficial to our bodies.
What does wheatgrass do?
Wheatgrass is said to cleanse the blood system (chlorophyll is a known disinfectant for our blood stream), which makes it healthy. It is important that our bloodstreams are clean as our blood transports whatever is in it to our heart and other organs within our body. Wheatgrass is said to increase stamina, aid in digestion, regulate bowel movements, ease many mental and physical ailments, reduce cravings for sugar and addictive substances, and more.
Does wheatgrass have any nutritional value?
One shot of wheatgrass is said to have as much vitamin C as citrus fruits and is high in vitamin A as dark green leafy vegetables. It is an excellent source of B-vitamins, vitamin E and K, contains minerals such as calcium, iron, sodium, potassium, magnesium, and a variety of trace minerals such as selenium and zinc. Wheatgrass is also said to contain all eight essential amino acids (building blocks of protein.
What is the big deal?
The big deal is that wheatgrass is the baby grass of wheat. when it’s at its youngest usually one week, it contains the most chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is important as it is considered to be the blood of the plant which assimilates with our blood perfectly. In addition, our blood stream needs to be disinfected, if you will, and chlorophyll does just that. Once our blood is disinfected, our bodies become more alkaline which aids in being healthier. When our body is in an alkaline state and our blood stream/system is cleaner, this may help to promote healthier blood, improve circulation, cleanse organs and our gastrointestinal tract, freshen our breath, neutralize body odors, might prevent gum disease, ulcers, and more. Studies have shown that chlorophyll might assist with the fighting of cancer as it may shield the body against the effects of carcinogens similar to that in barbecued or smoked meats.
The Proper Way To Eliminate
By Mama Lean
When we have to go to the bathroom, we just go and think nothing about sitting on the commode and excreting waste. What if you were told that you have been doing it incorrectly all of these years? Say what!!!
Yes, when you move your bowels, you should place a stool under your feet so that your body is in a squatting position. Squatting communicates to your puborectalis muscle that it is okay to fully eliminate removing all fecal matter from your colon. Without the stool (no pun intended), you are harboring waste in your colon which increases your changes of having an unhealthy colon.
Contrary to popular belief, squatting is not a new phenomenon as it is an ancient African way of doing things.
Keep a stool in your bathroom so that it is readily available when it is time for you to take care of your business.
Lavender
Written By Mama Lean
We can all agree that the scent of lavender has a calming power. However, there is more to this herb than what meets the eye. Lavender has healing and soothing properties as well. Lavender is used for perfumes, soaps, sachets, and in therapeutic oils. Lavender is good for the heart, mind, and spirit. It can assist with deep depression, relaxes muscles, eases tension, heals acne, sunburn, kills bacteria, viruses, heals burns, reduces inflammation, induces sleep, fights fungal, infections, and when drank as a tea can help detoxify the body.
Natural vs Unnatural
Written By Mama Lean
Natural fruits, herbs, and vegetables do not contain starch. When fruits and vegetables contain starch, they are not good for us to ingest.
Some examples of natural herbs include: Burdock, green leafy vegetables, Yellow Dock, Callaloo. Some examples of unnatural herbs and vegetables that are carrots, corn, comfry, beets, chicken, yarrow, yams, rice, potatoes, and wheat.
To Brush or Not To Brush
Written By Mama Lean
Of course we should brush our teeth. However, we should be mindful of what we use to brush our teeth. There are plenty of toothpaste campaigns that talk about whitening your teeth and improving your enamel, etc.
What they’re not talking about is what you’re ingesting each time you brush your teeth, especially if you brush more than once per day.
Did you know that fluoride is not good for human consumption? In fact, check your toothpaste right now. If it includes any of these ingredients, research purchasing alternative toothpastes for you and your family.
Fluoride
Triclosan
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS)
Propylene Glycol
Artificial Sweeteners
Diethanolamine (DEA)
Parabens
Note: You do not need fancy expensive tooth whitening products to whiten your teeth. Simply take a capful of hydrogen peroxide and a capful of water and swish around in your mouth. Rinse well and do not swallow and repeat often. This concoction also helps to disinfect your mouth, help with sore throat, and is better than mouthwashes that contain alcohol.
Garlic
Written By Mama Lean
Many people swear by garlic, however, Sebi taught us that garlic is poison and unnatural and here is why…one of the main compounds in garlic Is allicin. Based on numerous studies, allicin can cause liver toxicity, diarrhea, nausea, heartburn, vision changes, vaginal infection, indues sweating, and is not healthy for pregnant nursing mothers.
Sage
Written By Mama Lean
Sage is an excellent herb and is used for more than seasoning food. It helps to relieve headaches, pain, and inflammation. It is excellent for combatting bacterial and viral infections, fights free radicals, and dries up breast milk in nursing mothers.
When sage is burned is purifies the air by removing the floating bacteria and repels insects. In aromatherapy, it improves your mood.
Almonds
Written By Mama Lean
Almonds are quick snacks to pop into your mouth while on the go.
BEWARE!
Too many almonds are extremely dangerous as they may aggravate the digestive system, cause a vitamin E overdose, aid in weight gain, increase your risks of getting kidney stones, aid in having a nervous breakdown, cause breathing problems, lead to toxicity in your body, and interfere with your medications.
Plant Based Milks
Written By Mama Lean
The best plant based milks include:
Oat Milk
Coconut Milk
Hemp Milk
Cashew Milk
Hazelnut Milk
Pea Milk
Rice milk is adding too much starch to your diet, especially if you already consume large quantities of rice and bread.
Soy milk is not recommended as soy is not a healthy product to ingest.
Keep in mind with all plant based milks, try to purchase those that are fortified with vitamins as well as switch up occasionally to maximize the benefits. It is recommended that you pair your plant based milks with other nutritious foods such as green leafy vegetables, include in smoothies, etc.