Apples

Apples are an awesome fruit. They are easily digested, are oxygen carriers, and are good for building bones. Apples are stabilizers, brain and body builders, and good for detoxifying the body - particularly the liver and kidney. Apples are also great tooth cleansers. Apple water is a good, cooling drink for a fever. The old saying, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" is something to go by as a daily regimen. Apples keep you regular, too.

Sweet apples are good if your body is overly acidic, while sour apple are for too little acid. Apples are great while fasting, as they cleanse the liver and gallbladder. Fermented apple juice works better when you have arthritis since the fermentation reduces the acid crystals that form around body joints.

When my children were at home, someone had given us an old apple press which we quickly put to use that fall. We went around to the neighbors and gathered up all the apples they didn't want and the kids had a ball squeezing out the juice. Some of it they sold and put the money in their piggy banks. The rest we enjoyed ourselves.

Apples were also great for fall parties - bobbing for them or trying to eat one tied to a string. Our friend made apple dolls. We also dried them for a very good snack.

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Beauty tips:

Apple Juice Astringent

1/4 cup pure apple juice (no sugar)

2 TBLS vodka

2TBLS witch hazel

Apples keep your skin clear and glowing. Apple juice contains pectin which is soothing to the skin. Mix all ingredients together and bottle in an air-tight container. Apply to skin with a cotton ball.

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Old West Aftershave

1/2 cup witch hazel

2 tsp apple cider vinegar

1 tsp dried sage leaves

1/8 tsp dried (or 1/2 tsp fresh) basil

1/4 cup whole allspice

Mix together and put in a clean jar with tight lid. Place in a cool, dark place for two weeks. Strain. To use, splash on face after shaving.

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Rose