Shekinah Wellness

Now more than ever, it is important to make sure your immune system is strong. There are some tried and true things I have done with my fami

Why My Goodness! Kombucha? Have you ever asked yourself that or had a friend or family member ask and wondered how to answer them? I thought I'd take advantage of something I came across last night to share the "why". My Goodness! Kombucha is not pasteurize or heated, and contains all the original raw enzymes (raw means live, not heated). Heat kills the live enzymes and probiotics. This is the #1 reason I started making kombucha! I love the health benefits of kombucha, but on

I'm guessing by now you've heard about Kombucha. But do you know the health benefits of this wonderful probiotic elixer? How about the difference between store bought Kombucha and housemade Kombucha? Read on to get some of your questions answered. (or to be enlightened) As far as health benefits, here is an excerpt from a previous blog: I discovered Kombucha is most known for it's positive effects on digestion. Kombucha is made using a SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and

Do you ever wonder how the pH of our body affects our health? Test your knowledge on these items on these items below to see how this works. You might be surprised at what you find. 1. T/F Your blood and urine pH should be the same. 2, T/F Your digestive system performs best when it is alkaline. 3. T/F What you put into your body effects the pH of your urine. 4. T/F What you put into your body effectst the pH of your blood. 5. T/F Eating an acidic food always means it will ca

Although it is snowing, almost mid-April, in MN ... I am starting my spring Kombucha brew! I bought hibiscus tea, waited out the first ferment, added mango and am awaiting the springtime/summer concoction reminding me of papaya juice. Many of you may not know but I brew Kombucha on a regular basis and alternate the flavors with the season. Not only is brewing Kombucha a fun science experiment but it is a healthy alternative to many beverages with many health benefits. To get