tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29806826680618429452024-03-12T16:33:06.667-07:00Coffee Grounds and Egg ShellsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980682668061842945.post-76190590526703974422020-06-08T16:29:00.000-07:002020-06-08T16:29:52.610-07:00Naomi Shah VOCs<span style="font-size: large;">Go right to the 5:50 mark . . .
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<span style="font-size: large;">Naomi Shah is right on target when she talks about VOCs.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The beginning of the video is pretty amazing, too!</span><br />
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<a href="https://realfarmacy.com/florida-brewery-unveils-6-pack-rings-that-feeds-sea-turtles-instead-of-killing-them/" rel="bookmark" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: 300ms; vertical-align: baseline;">Florida Brewery Unveils 6-Pack Rings That Feed Sea Turtles Instead of Killing Them</a></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #414549;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(65, 69, 73); font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;">Who is not familiar with the heart-wrenching photos of the damage done by plastic six-pack rings to marine life? No one disagrees that this is a</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(65, 69, 73); font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;"> serious problem. The plastic </span></span></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(65, 69, 73); color: #414549; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">six-pack rings</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(65, 69, 73); color: #414549; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;"> tangle the wings of sea birds, choke seals, and warp the shells of growing sea turtles. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">A Florida brewery called </span><a href="https://saltwaterbrewery.com/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1e73be; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Saltwater Brewery</a><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;"> has a solution. They have introduced six-pack rings that can either</span><b style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;"> biodegrade or serve as a snack for wildlife</b><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;">. After years of research and development, the rings, made of wheat and barley, are now popping up in south Florida stores. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="https://saltwaterbrewery.com/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1e73be; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Saltwater Brewery</a> is a craft microbrewery in Delray Beach. Kudos to them! They developed the rings in conjunction with a startup called <a href="https://www.e6pr.com/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1e73be; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">E6PR</a>. Troubleshooting and manufacturing the rings was expensive. E6PR hopes other breweries, both small and large, will buy into the new rings and help bring costs down. Let's hope so. Share this info!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">editor - Soutenus</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">author - Tristan Baurick</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Just like Fight Club, Coffee Klatsch has rules and they are as e</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">asy as 1, 2, 3!</span><br />
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cross posted at<b> Better Choices Notebook </b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980682668061842945.post-40319194324183769992018-04-04T08:03:00.000-07:002018-06-07T02:04:14.518-07:0012 Habits to Make You Healthier<div class="slide-title ng-binding">
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<b>Avoid alcohol.</b></div>
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Alcohol
isn't just terribly dehydrating, it's also either filled with gluten,
sugar or both, which drastically speeds up our aging process. This
leaves the skin looking dull and extra pounds feeling much too at home.<br />
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Not only are our factory faming methods wreaking havoc on our already fragile environment, but meat is very hard on our systems. Meat is the hardest of all foods to digest (starch coming at a close second). The harder something is to digest, the more fat will be stored in our bodies.</div>
If you choose to eat meat, try cutting back to a few times per week, and always choose local and organic. This way, at least you won't be ingesting hormones and god-knows-what. Quick food for thought: some of the biggest, sturdiest animals on earth (elephant, cow, gorilla) eat plant-based diets, and they're doing just fine!<br />
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Caffeine of any kind wreaks havoc on our system. It causes the stress hormone cortisol to be released,<br />
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<b>Honor your digestion.</b></div>
Good digestion is typically overlooked and is one of the key factors to
feeling and being your healthiest. Practice eating things in their
proper order, chew thoroughly and notice how much better you start to
feel during and after your meals. Bloating should go down and energy
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<b>Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.</b></div>
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equals the amount, in ounces, you should be drinking, which will
efficiently hydrate you without drowning the nutrients out of your
system. Try infused water for a bit of diversity without any extra
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Dairy
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it comes from the local supermarket. Puss, blood and antibiotics are
only a few of the terrifying ingredients in our highly processed milk,
cheese and yogurt these days. Not only does milk actually leach calcium
from our bodies, but dairy causes us to form mucus and is terribly
difficult to digest.<br />
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<b>Eat the rainbow.</b></div>
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Make sure especially to consume LOTS of dark, leafy greens. Add as many different colored fruits and vegetables as possible to your diet.</div>
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<b>Break up with sugar.</b></div>
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I'm sure you've heard tons of preaching on this subject lately. I'm going to contribute to that. </div>
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Sugar
leaches minerals and nutrients from our body and turns straight to
unhealthy fat when digested. Work on conquering that sugar addiction and
use healthy sugar substitutes like raw honey, organic maple syrup,
organic stevia and coconut nectar as much as you can. Remember, choosing
artificial sweetener is actually WORSE for you than sugar, so please
don't go there.</div>
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doing this will deprive your body of the nutrients it craves and will
actually allow carcinogens into your system. Otherwise, enjoy other
healthy oils such as olive oil, hemp oil and avocado oil, as well as
coconut and grapeseed oil, in the raw.<br />
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<b>Move</b>.</div>
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Our
bodies are made to move. We aren't meant to be sitting in a chair all
day long. Many of us don't have much of a choice in that, but we do have
some control. Get up and do some stretching at least once an hour. Move
any way that your unique situation allows. Clean the house, do the
dishes, walk to a restaurant, do a few standing jumping jacks — whatever
suits you. On top of that, do a more intense workout at least three
days per week (e.g. go to the gym, take a movement class).<br />
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Non-organic
beauty products (everything from makeup, nail polish, shampoo,
conditioner, body wash, shaving cream, lotion, deodorant, sunscreen,
candles and cleaning solutions), when applied to our skin, leaches
dangerous toxins into our bloodstream in a mere 26 seconds. Whether
applied topically or through the air, these toxins will make us age
faster, can make it impossible to shed extra pounds, can cause disease
and can totally confuse our hormones.<br />
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<b>Practice gratitude. PRAY</b></div>
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Above
all, remember to be grateful for all the positive aspects of your life!
It takes work, which is why it's called a practice. Remember to offer up the good and the bad.</div>
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" . . . you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good . . . " <a href="http://www.usccb.org/bible/genesis/50/">Genesis 50:20</a></div>
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<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;">Place herb cuttings in glass bottles. Add plain water, either rain water or tap water which has been left to air overnight. Avoid using tight-fitting containers.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;">Remove the lower leaves because they will rot in water. Change the water once a week. When the roots start growing, do not change the water.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;">You can also soak a few willow branches in warm water overnight and then use to speed up the growth.</li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You can easily grow basil indoors. It is packed with antioxidant, antibiotic, antifungal, and antiviral properties and it provides numerous benefits. Simply, cut off the stem you want to root before the parent plant flowers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Basil is an excellent source of vitamin K and manganese; a very good source of copper, Vitamin A (in the form of carotenoids such as beta-carotene), and vitamin C; and a good source of calcium, iron, folate, magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This herb is known for its fresh smell, which keeps the mosquitos and insects away. You should pick several cuttings in spring or fall and put them in water and place in a bright place. Remember to change the water once a week.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #525252; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal;">Lemon balm is easily ingested in tea. It has been consistently observed to be helpful for anxiety, inflammation, gastrointestinal distress, immune system </span><span style="color: #525252; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">support, and menstrual cramp relief, cognitive functions, and heart health.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The process of growing oregano is similar to that of basil. You should take fresh oregano cuttings in water and pinch the growing tips as it grows. It has various health benefits which come as a result of its antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and antioxidant properties.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is probably the easiest herb you can grow indoors. All you should do is place some fresh peppermint cuttings in water. You can use it in your salads and desserts. It will soothe bowel syndrome and reduce the stress levels. Moreover, you will be protected from spiders and mice as they don’t like the smell.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This herb requires the same growing process as peppermint. It is extremely beneficial for post-menopausal women and can balance sex hormones. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Marjoram attracts butterflies so it is a great addition to gardens. Start it inside and transplant this one! It is known to improve digestive function & heart health. Marjoram is an anti-inflammatory and mood lifter. Culinary uses: great in soups, roasted vegetables, roasted meats, marinades</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You can grow your own sage indoors by taking a few sprigs in the spring from an outdoor plant and placing them in shallow water. Make sure you don’t let the leaves touch the water. This amazing herb will help you with anxiety, and it will improve the memory.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You should take cuttings in the mid-spring or early summer before the parent plants flowers. Keep it moist to prevent drying out. This herb is beneficial as it can lower blood pressure, prevent tooth decay, and cause cancer cell death.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Grow tarragon by taking spring cuttings after fresh growth appears. You should place it on a warm and bright spot. Tarragon is packed with antibacterial properties and it can regulate blood sugar levels and treat metabolic syndrome.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Its thick stems will take a while to grow roots and should be placed in a sunny spot. You can use it in soups, as a garnish or meat rub. It can improve the brain health, boost memory, and promote hair growth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In grad school I was in his Philosophy Class and couldn't believe it took that long to finally have the quintessential college class. He taught in a way that made your mind explode with ideas and insight. He challenged us, helped us learn to love learning, and he encouraged us to keep learning. </span><br />
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<span data-offset-key="27m2h-0-0" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• I still wear the cat bone earrings he made. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• My appreciation for eclectic "found" furniture started because of Dan and his wife.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• My love of classical music was nurtured by him. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• My decision to homeschool hinged on the importance of helping my kids love to learn</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(something I experienced in that philosophy class)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• My bookcases </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• My career in helping people get rid of toxins paralleled his move out of restoring furniture because of the toxins</span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. . . . thank you Dr. Philips!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; white-space: normal;">@ the 5 minute mark, he dives into some light philosophy and it's luscious! </span><br />
<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; white-space: normal;">@ the 6.50 mark he mentions Nietzsche and a very cool explanation of Apollonian and</span><br />
<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; white-space: normal;">Dionysian perspectives as it applies to design and what we find acceptable, beautiful, ple</span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; white-space: normal;">asing.</span><br />
<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; white-space: normal;">@ 9:15 " Labor is disproportionately more expensive than materials." True or false? Dan gives</span><br />
<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; white-space: normal;">a great answer along with a good story. </span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; white-space: normal;">"Do the math!"</span><br />
<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; white-space: normal;">@ 10:25 he explains how Plato may still be having his way with us!</span><br />
<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; white-space: normal;">His notion of "perfect form" is mentioned</span><br />
<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; white-space: normal;">@ 10:50 he brings up mobile homes and lays down some very important fact leading into the</span><br />
<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; white-space: normal;">TOXICITY of those things @ 11:11 (out gassing of formaldehyde)</span><br />
<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; white-space: normal;">@ 11:45 He pulls it back together by mentioning the Apollonian Platonic model and the self</span><br />
<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; white-space: normal;">fulfilling prophecy that keeps us on treadmills</span><br />
<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; white-space: normal;">@ 12:20 I love the carbonated prune juice cracks</span><br />
<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; white-space: normal;">@ 12:45 Being and Nothingness by Jean-Paul Sartre mentioned!</span><br />
<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; white-space: normal;">@ 14:25 I love that he calls it like it is. We are just like middle schoolers in our wanting to be like</span><br />
<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; white-space: normal;">the group we identify with</span><br />
<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; white-space: normal;">@ 15:00 We have confused Maslows Hierarchy of Needs. So true!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Only in the twentieth century did humans decide that the dandelion was a weed. Before the invention of lawns, the golden blossoms and lion-toothed leaves were more likely to be praised as a bounty of food, medicine and magic. Gardeners used to weed out the grass to make room for the dandelions. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In my work with WoodlandsMamas I am learning more about natural approaches to life. I am starting to routinely ask myself, "Why did God make this?" and "Is there a way to do this/make this/fix this that does not use chemicals?" Today the journey lead me to dandelions.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">Dandelions are among the most expensive items in the grocery store. The roots are dried and sold as a no-caffeine coffee substitute – for $31.75 a pound. Dandelions out-price prime rib, swordfish and lobster. They appear in produce and other sections, and even at the liquor store. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You can enjoy a complete meal, from salad greens to dandelion quiche, followed by dandelion ice cream, washed down with dandelion wine. If you over-indulge, a cup of dandelion tea is the perfect remedy, since dandelions help the liver flush hangover-inducing toxins from the body.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This resilient, nutrient dense plant actually has<b> great medicinal value</b>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In traditional herbal medicine, the root and leaves are used to treat: liver disease, constipation and poor digestion. Dandelion is believed to help regulate blood sugar levels. It functions as a mild diuretic, and contains many nutrients, including vitamins.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A time-tested herb long used for the treatment of various ailments, the dandelion is generally recognized as safe to consume. However, it may cause mouth sores in some individuals and interact with other herbs and medications. Consult a health care provider for advice before using any alternative supplement.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They have more vitamin A than spinach, more vitamin C (19mg per cup) than tomatoes, and are a powerhouse . The dandelion also has folic acid, B6 and trace amounts of B1, B2, B3 and B5. To balance the bitter taste of the dandelion, it can also be added to green salads, teas and soups. The French have a well-known soup called creme de pissenlits (cream of dandelion soup), which is easy to make. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">According to HealthRecipes.com, the leaves of the dandelion contain more vitamin A than the equivalent amount of carrots. One cup of dandelion greens can yield 7,700 IU of vitamin A. Other notable fat soluble vitamins in the dandelion include vitamin E and vitamin K.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The dandelion contains minerals such as calcium and magnesium. These nutrients are important for bone health. One cup of dandelion leaves contains 103mg of calcium and 20mg of magnesium. Potassium, another mineral in the dandelion, is needed for healthy kidneys; one cup of dandelion leaves contains 218mg of this vital nutrient. Trace amounts of zinc, copper and selenium are also present in the dandelion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dandelions have sunk their roots deep into history. They were well known to ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, and have been used in Chinese traditional medicine for over a thousand years. Dandelions probably arrived in North America on the Mayflower – not as stowaways, but brought on purpose for their medicinal benefits. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dandelions were world-famous for their beauty. They were a common and beloved garden flower in Europe, and the subject of many poems. In the terrifying New World, the cheerful face of the dandelion would have been a sweet reminder of home. In Japan, whole horticultural societies formed to enjoy the beauty of dandelions and to develop exciting new varieties for gardeners. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To top it off, <a href="http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/08/05/dandelion-rubber.html">Discovery News</a> is highlighting an interesting development in the field of rubber. According to new research being done in Ohio, dandelion root sap could be made into a rubber of equal quality to traditional rubber from trees, at a lower cost!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Take another look at those little yellow plants! WoodlandsMamas </span><span style="font-size: large;">sure is!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/295557-vitamins-in-dandelions/">http://www.livestrong.com/article/295557-vitamins-in-dandelions/</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.mofga.org/Default.aspx?tabid=756">http://www.mofga.org/Default.aspx?tabid=756 </a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/dandelion-rubber-could-be-alternative-to-tree-rubber.php">http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/dandelion-rubber-could-be-alternative-to-tree-rubber.php</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.care2.com/greenliving/eating-dandelions.html">http://www.care2.com/greenliving/eating-dandelions.html</a> </span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://serenityinthegarden.blogspot.com/2011/05/amazing-dandelion-harvesting-and.html">http://serenityinthegarden.blogspot.com/2011/05/amazing-dandelion-harvesting-and.html</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.care2.com/greenliving/eating-dandelions.html">http://www.care2.com/greenliving/eating-dandelions.html </a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Recipes for Dandelion Wine:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://winemaking.jackkeller.net/dandelion.asp">http://winemaking.jackkeller.net/dandelion.asp</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Recipe for Dandelion Soup:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.care2.com/greenliving/cream-of-dandelion-soup-recipe.html">http://www.care2.com/greenliving/cream-of-dandelion-soup-recipe.html</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Read more: <a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/295557-vitamins-in-dandelions/#ixzz1MGL1UnZt" style="color: #003399;">http://www.livestrong.com/article/295557-vitamins-in-dandelions/#ixzz1MGL1UnZt</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Graphic of boy: </b>Paul Viant/Photodisc/Getty Images</span><br />
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 35px; padding-left: 30px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2 metres (2.2 yards) of fabric, we used a nice flowy rayon</span></li>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 35px; padding-left: 30px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">a pair of wide leg trousers or pyjama pants to use as the template</span><span style="font-family: "gotham" , "helvetica";">.</span></li>
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<span style="background-color: white;">5. Now for the sort of tricky bit. Switch the outside seams around so they are in the middle of the garment and facing each other. Then pin the leg seams together on opposite sides.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">6. All you have to do next is to sew the pinned seams, sew the hems and then do an elasticated waistband using </span><a href="http://apairandasparediy.com/2012/07/diy-sequin-shorts.html" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 2px; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out;">this method</a><span style="background-color: white;"> (fold over the sew down the waistband casing and them thread with elastic). Too easy!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><br />Cover the waistband to give them a polished look. Dress the finish product up with some nice accessories and no one will be the wiser about how easy (and inexpensive) these are.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">This amazing tutorial can be found here: </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://apairandasparediy.com/2015/09/diy-easy-wide-leg-trousers/">http://apairandasparediy.com/2015/09/diy-easy-wide-leg-trousers/</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Another link that demonstrates the same process (but for shorts) is here: <a href="http://apairandasparediy.com/2012/07/diy-sequin-shorts/">http://apairandasparediy.com/2012/07/diy-sequin-shorts/</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: x-small;">I have copied and pasted in case the other website ever shuts down. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: x-small;">Full credit goes to Geneva Vanderzeil @ A Pair & A Spare</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px;">It’s almost time to dig out your gardening gloves and tools to prepare for spring planting. Whether you’re a beginner gardener or someone who’s been at it for years, tips always help to make gardening easier.</span></h1>
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<li><span style="font-family: Source Sans Pro, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 26px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;">Place </span><b>egg shells</b> around the bottoms of plants<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"> to add calcium to the soil. The shells also discourage pests and small bugs.</span></span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Epson Salt!</b> Because it is rich n magnesium ad sulfate, it is great for plants. <b>a)</b> Y</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ou can mix it into your soil to help seeds germinate better. <b>b)</b> You can mix a couple of Tablespoons into your watering can once or twice a month. <b>c)</b> Tomatoes and peppers benefit the most because they both tend to grow well in a magnesium rich soil.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Save <b>veggie cooking water</b>. Let it cool, and then use it to fertilize your garden.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Not everyone has the skills, tools, materials, or time to make a raised wooden garden bed. How about a<b> cinder block bed</b>?</span></li>
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You have heard, "innocent until proven guilty," right? It is an approach that works
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Thinking that things are safe just because they are on a store shelf, allows dangerous chemicals to permeate
our food supply. Because most people expect organizations like the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) to protect us, it is surprising to learn how many
everyday foods contain additives that have been banned in other parts of
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While the human body is resilient, the fewer known
carcinogens and toxins you can expose your family to the better -
especially when there are so many healthy and affordable alternatives
readily available. <a href="http://www.evhealthykids.com/peggy">My company</a> has been a Godsend to us because we learn about these things before the mainstream public. I am passionate about getting the word out. People have a right to know!</div>
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Giving up products your family
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<strong><em>1. Wild Salmon</em></strong></div>
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The Monterey Bay Aquarium <a href="http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/SeafoodWatch/web/sfw_search.aspx?s=salmon"><span class="s1">Seafood Watch guidelines</span></a> offer
several sustainably harvested choices for salmon lovers including
wild-caught Alaskan Salmon, Washington Salmon, and Oregon Salmon. </div>
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<span class="s2">Try a natural soda like <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009M2LPHO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B009M2LPHO&linkCode=as2&tag=gremomgui01-20"><span class="s3">Zevia</span></a> or <a href="http://rcm-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=gremomgui01-20&o=1&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=B001KYT6CS"><span class="s3">make your own seltzer</span></a> and add fresh <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BNQFGHW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00BNQFGHW&linkCode=as2&tag=gremomgui01-20"><span class="s3">organic lemon</span></a> or <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SI9HJA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004SI9HJA&linkCode=as2&tag=gremomgui01-20"><span class="s3">organic lime juice</span></a>! </span></div>
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Many commercial bakers, including Best Foods, Inc. (maker
of Arnold, Entenmann’s, and Orowheat brand breads and rolls), Pepperidge
Farm, and Pillsbury, have switched to bromate-free processes. In
addition, some supermarket chains, like Giant, do not use bromate.
Bromate is listed as a carcinogen in California, and Proposition 65
requires baked goods sold in California to bear a store-level cancer
warnings if they contain dangerous levels of bromate. As a result, most
California bakers have switched to bromate-free processes. Many breads
throughout the United States are now being labeled bromate-free. If you
do not see a label that makes it clear a product does or does not
contain bromate, try to avoid products that contain “enhanced flour" to
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Love Jello but don't want the artificial dyes? Mama Natural offers her <a href="http://mamanatural.com/how-to-make-healthy-jello/"><span class="s1">DIY organic jello recipe</span></a> using juice. </div>
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Go to any natural food aisle and you'll find a host of
olestra-free and artificial dye-free chips. Some of our favorites
include <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EQYSLC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000EQYSLC&linkCode=as2&tag=gremomgui01-20"><span class="s1">Terra Chips </span></a>(made with vegetables and dyed with juice),<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KGW2BY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000KGW2BY&linkCode=as2&tag=gremomgui01-20"><span class="s1"> Stacy's Pita Chips</span></a>, and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004L2XXCU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004L2XXCU&linkCode=as2&tag=gremomgui01-20"><span class="s1">Good Health Avocado Oil Kettle Chips</span></a>.</div>
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Cereals are another product category with dozens of
delicious toxin-free options - including "junk food" cereals that kids
love like <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001M1YYLW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001M1YYLW&linkCode=as2&tag=gremomgui01-20"><span class="s1">Cinnamon Harvest Kashi</span></a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005P0KRKS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B005P0KRKS&linkCode=as2&tag=gremomgui01-20"><span class="s1">Gorilla Munch</span></a>. Make your own corn <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/how_to_make_homemade_tortilla_chips/">tortilla chip</a>s! They taste better and they have no preservatives.</div>
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When it comes to milk, look for milk that specifically
states it is rBGH-free or buy organic (which has to be rBGH-free by
law). It is more expensive, but worth the extra cost if you can afford
it. Try almond or coconut milk -- you might just love it! </div>
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As with milk, the most "natural" (a.k.a. containing the
fewest chemical additives) version of chicken is organic. For ethical
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By keeping an eye out for some of the most dangerous
chemicals, and making a few substitutions next time you shop, you can
reduce your family's exposure to dangerous chemicals and help support
companies that are working to provide safer and more sustainable food. </div>
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Thank you to Green Mom and her guide for the succinct organization of the basic info! </div>
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Our bodies naturally detoxify everyday as part of a normal body process.
Detoxification is one of the body’s most basic automatic functions of
eliminating and neutralizing toxins through the colon, liver, kidneys,
lungs, lymph and skin. Unfortunately in this day and age, with the
pollution found in the air, water and food we eat, our bodies have a
hard time keeping up. Our chemicalized diet with too much processed
foods, vegetable oils and trans fats, non-organic foods, caffeine and
alcohol radically changes our internal ecosystem.<br />
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Body systems and organs that were once capable of cleaning out unwanted
substances are now completely over-loaded to the point where toxic
material remains inside our tissues. Our bodies try to protect us from
dangerous substances by setting it aside, surrounding it with mucous and
fat so that it will not cause an imbalance or trigger an immune
response (some people carry up to 15 extra pounds of mucous that harbors
this waste).<br />
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Detoxification through special cleansing processes is the best way to
assist your body’s natural self-cleaning system. It is especially
important for immune-compromised diseases like cancer, arthritis,
diabetes and chronic fatigue. However, even if your diet is good, a
spring cleanse can revitalize your system and rid your body of harmful
bacteria, viruses and parasites. Here are some simple detox tips to get
you started...<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">source: <a href="http://www.hungryforchange.tv/detox">Hungry for a Change</a></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 16px;">1. Drink More Water</span></b>
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<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px;">Too often we misinte<span style="font-size: 12px;">rpret thirst for hunger. Our<span style="color: #222222; font-size: x-small; line-height: 16px;"> signal for <i style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold;">thirst</i> may cause us to eat as <i style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold;">we mistake</i> it for <i style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold;">hunger</i> pains. </span>R</span>each
for water first and make sure you are well hydrated before eating any
meal throughout the day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. <br />
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Where possible make sure to drink your water at least 30 minutes before
eating as this will allow time for the water to properly penetrate the
cells of your body and hydrate your stomach lining in preparation for
proper digestion. I like to add lemon juice and apple cider vinegar to
my water or green it up with barley grass powder, wheatgrass powder,
spirulina or chlorella.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 16px;">2. Add A Green Juice To Your Day</span></b>
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Green juices are an amazing way to add
life giving and detoxifying plant chlorophyll to your bloodstream. As
Jason Vale says in 'Hungry For Change', "juicing is the ultimate fast
food, it is a 15 minute nutrient express to health". Some of my favorite
and simple green juice recipes include:<br />
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Green Juice Recipe Ideas:</b><br />
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<b>- Celery, lemon and pear (or apple)</b><br />
<b>- Celery, cucumber, lemon (leave the skin on) and pear (or apple)</b><br />
<b>- Celery, cucumber, kale, lemon and pear (or apple)</b><br />
<b>- Celery, cucumber, lemon, parsley and pear (or apple)</b><br />
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I also like to stir whatever green powders I have laying around the
house into my juices to green them up even more! Again try barley grass,
wheatgrass, spirulina or chlorella powders.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 16px;">3. Add More Parsley and Cilantro (Coriander) To Your Diet </span></b>
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Parsley and cilantro (coriander) are very
powerful natural green plant foods for detoxing heavy metals out of
your body. Add these amazing herbs to juices, salads, soups and meals.<br />
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<b> Heavy Metal Detox Pesto Recipe:</b><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
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<li><b>3 cloves garlic</b></li>
<li><b>1/3 cup Brazil nuts (selenium source) or macadamia nuts</b></li>
<li><b>1/3 cup sunflower seeds (cysteine source)</b></li>
<li><b>1/3 cup pumpkin seeds (zinc, magnesium sources)</b></li>
<li><b>1 cup fresh cilantro (corriander)</b></li>
<li><b>1 cup parsley</b></li>
<li><b>2/3 cup cold pressed olive oil</b></li>
<li><b>4 tablespoons lemon juice (Vitamin C source)</b></li>
<li><b>Big pinch of sea salt and or dulse flakes to flavor</b></li>
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Soak the seeds and nuts over night to release the enzyme exhibitors.
Process the parsley, cilantro (corriander) and olive oil in a blender
until chopped. Add the garlic, nuts, and seeds, salt / dulse and lemon
juice and mix until the mixture is finely blended into a paste. Store in
dark glass jars if possible. It freezes well also if needs be. Enjoy!</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 16px;">4. Breathe Deep Into Your Abdomen </span></b>
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Deep breathing, where you fill your belly
and expand your diaphragm downwards, is one of the most powerful
exercise you can do to activate your lymph system which helps to
detoxify your body. Think of your lymph system as your own personal
garbage removal system (which most of us will need in full steam after
the holiday season). Practise 10 deep slow breaths counting 4 seconds
in, 8 seconds hold and 8 seconds out. You can do this exercize watching
the TV, walking the dog, during meditation or whilst practising yoga.
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According to the 'Tao of Breathing' up to 70% of our body’s waste
products are eliminated via our lungs and the rest through the urine,
skin and feces. When the efficiency of our lungs is reduced due to poor
breathing less oxygen is available to our cells, it slows down the flow
of blood which carries wastes from the kidneys and lungs. Our lymphatic
system which fights off viral and bacterial invaders is weakened along
with a slower digestive process.<br />
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Breathe long slow and deep in a mindful state as often as possible.</div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">source: <a href="http://www.hungryforchange.tv/detox">Hungry for a Change</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980682668061842945.post-65454879552185223182014-05-08T11:19:00.000-07:002015-08-29T00:07:16.258-07:00What's in Your Lipstick?<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Many of us
are diligent about avoiding toxic household products, but perhaps do not
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">that products we use on our skin have the potential of being
absorbed into our body and may affect our health. <i><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/05/02/toxic-chemicals-lipstick/2125325/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">USA Today</a></i><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/05/02/toxic-chemicals-lipstick/2125325/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> reported</a>
on a University of California, Berkeley study that tested thirty-two
commonly sold lipsticks and found that they contained lead, cadmium,
chromium, aluminum, and five other metals.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Cadmium is a known carcinogen.</span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">But impurities in lipsticks are not our only concern. <a href="http://www.medicaldaily.com/articles/12865/20121024/makeup-plastics-triggering-early-menio.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i>Medical Daily</i> reports</a>
on research showing that chemicals in some cosmetics and plastic may be
causing early menopause. Early menopause increases risk factors for
cardiovascular disease and bone loss. Some of the chemicals in question
are phthalates. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A compelling study shows that <a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/96118.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">phthalates found in<b> baby care products </b>can be absorbed</a>
through a baby's skin and detected in their urine. It is suggested that
phthalates affect the development of the reproductive system.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">An explanation about phthalates, their health risks, and some of the places they hide can be found on the <a href="http://saferchemicals.org/toxic-chemicals/phthalates.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Safer Chemicals Healthy Families website</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A company I recommend is Melaleuca. This company carefully formulates cosmetics with colorants and ingredients that are
pre-screened for such impurities as lead and other metals. In addition,
all products are phthalate-free and BPA-free. Their Sei Bella
skin care and cosmetics line offers a full range of colors and products for
all skin types. They contain natural antioxidants and soothing
vitamins. Choosing<b> </b>this kind of healthy product line can help us avoid potentially toxic chemicals.</span></div>
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Save time and money by stocking your backyard or windowsill gardens with five basic medicinal herbs. These superstars will treat common ailments such as colds and flu, inflammation, minor cuts, infections, pain, muscle spasms, anxiety, poor digestion and insomnia. Every medicinal herb garden should include chamomile, yarrow, lemon balm, Echinacea and peppermint. These five basics are safe and effective for the vast majority of people when used as simple teas, poultices or salves.<br />
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<span id="more-7010"></span><strong>Echinacea: Super Immune-Booster</strong><br />
Echinacea products are among the top-selling herbs in health-food stores. Many gardeners know this group collectively as purple coneflower (<em>Echinacea purpurea</em>), but echinacea has emerged as the most widely used common name.<br />
The seeds of <em>E. purpurea</em> germinate readily, or plants can be easily propagated by dividing the roots. This species does well in any well-drained soil, will tolerate up to half shade, and is remarkably drought-resistant. Plants and seeds of <em>E. augustifolia</em> are harder to find, and the seeds germinate much less readily.<br />
While most references suggest using Echinacea root for medicinal use, I make a tea of the fresh or dried flowers of <em>E. purpurea</em>: the chemical constituents of the flowers are similar to those of the root. In summer or fall, I simply pour a cup of boiling water over a chopped flower head and steep it, uncovered, for 10 minutes. For winter use, I make a tincture. I chop an entire plant, place it in a wide-mouthed gallon jar, and pour in around 750 ml (26 oz, or 3.17 cups) of 190-proof grain alcohol (never wood or rubbing alcohol) and a quart of water – just enough to cover the plant material. I put on the lid and set the jar aside for two weeks. After this, the tincture is ready to use. It will retain its effectiveness for at least a year. I swallow about 30-60 drops (1-2 teaspoons) of the tincture four or five times a day when I feel a cold coming on.<br />
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<strong>Chamomile: Gentle Yet Powerful</strong><br />
<a href="http://foodfreedom.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/chamomile.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" class="alignright size-full wp-image-7012" height="250" src="http://foodfreedom.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/chamomile.jpg?w=250&h=250" title="chamomile" width="250" /></a>Most chamomile tea is made from the dried or fresh flowers of the annual German or Hungarian chamomile (<em>Matricaria recutita</em>, formerly <em>M. chamomilla</em> or <em>Chamomilla</em> <em>recutita</em>). Roman or English chamomile, the flower of the perennial Chamaemelum nobile, is also commonly grown in herb gardens. All can be used interchangeably.<br />
People have used chamomile tea for centuries as a gentle sleep aid (particularly for children), as well as to ease digestion, promote urination and relieve colic. The also used chamomile tea to wash wounds and sores. Today, the pharmacopoeias (official authorities) of 26 countries approve it to treat inflammation, infection, colic, muscle spasms and tension. All uses except sedative claims have been confirmed by recent research.<br />
German chamomile is easily grown from seed. The daisylike flowers usually appear within six weeks of planting. It does best in cooler climates; in the South it quickly bolts and shrivels under the intense summer sun. German chamomile likes a neutral to slightly acidic, well-drained sandy loam and full sun. Plants self-sow freely, so you’ll probably not need to plant it again after the first season. During the several weeks in which chamomile blooms, you can make several pickings. Spread the flowers in a basket in a warm, dark place to dry.<br />
To make tea, just pour one cup of boiling water over one heaping teaspoon of dried flowers. Steep covered for ten minutes then strain into a cup. Sip a cup of tea 3-4 times a day to relieve an upset stomach or have a cup to relax before going to bed.<br />
<strong>NOTE</strong>: Those allergic to the pollen of other aster family members such as ragweed may also be allergic to chamomile.<br />
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<strong>Yarrow: First Aid in the Garden</strong><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://foodfreedom.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/achillea-millefolium-red-velvet-yarrow.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" class="size-full wp-image-7013" height="292" src="http://foodfreedom.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/achillea-millefolium-red-velvet-yarrow.jpg?w=260&h=292" title="achillea-millefolium-red-velvet-yarrow" width="260" /></a></div><div class="wp-caption alignleft" id="attachment_7013" style="width: 270px;"><div class="wp-caption-text">Color variations include white, purple, pink, orange, yellow, and tan</div></div>Yarrow (<em>Achillea millefolium</em>), another member of the aster family, contains achilleine, an alkaloid responsible for staunching blood flow. Yarrow contains more than 120 other chemical components, some of which have been shown to reduce inflammation and muscle spasms, and to relieve pain. Others are believe to ease digestion, calm anxiety, treat baldness and relieve hypertension.<br />
Nearly all yarrows require no care, remain pest-free and are winter-hardy in Zones 3 thru 9, blooming June thru September. Plants are easily grown from seed or propagated by dividing the roots in the spring or fall. Yarrow adapts well to many soil types but thrives in moderately rich soil in full sun. Harvest the stalks when in full bloom and hang to dry.<br />
Minor cuts should first be washed thoroughly since yarrow doesn’t inhibit bacterial growth. Crush leaves or flowers and apply to cut.<br />
To make tea, pour a cup of boiling water over 1-2 teaspoons of the dried herb and steep, covered, for 10-15 minutes.<br />
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<strong>Lemon Balm: A Tasty Healer</strong><br />
<a href="http://foodfreedom.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/melissa-officinalis-lemon-balm-w-bee.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" class="alignright size-full wp-image-7018" height="249" src="http://foodfreedom.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/melissa-officinalis-lemon-balm-w-bee.jpg?w=250&h=249" title="Melissa officinalis lemon balm w bee" width="250" /></a>Lemon balm (<em>Melissa officinalis</em>) is a favorite of bees as its generic name attests: Melissa is Greek for “bee.” Traditionally, lemon balm has been used to reduce fevers and treat colds by inducing sweating, calm the digestive tract, relieve spasms related to cramps and headaches, and overcome insomnia. Recent research confirms the plant’s ability to calm anxiety, relieve spasms and inhibit the growth of fungi and bacteria.<br />
Reaching two feet in height, lemon balm is easy to grow from seeds sown in the spring or early fall. It is hardy in Zones 4 thru 9. A fertile, moist soil is ideal with a wide range of acidity – from pH 5 to 7.8. It likes a cool habitat, grown under shade. It can be invasive, so prune the flowering tops before they go to seed.<br />
It is most effective when used fresh or freshly dried. Use 1-2 teaspoons per cup of boiling water, steeping for 10 minutes.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://foodfreedom.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/mentha-x-piperita-peppermint.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7015" height="300" src="http://foodfreedom.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/mentha-x-piperita-peppermint.jpg?w=500&h=375" title="Mentha x piperita peppermint" width="400" /></a></div><strong>Peppermint: Spicy-Sweet, Digestive Aid </strong><br />
Mint is mentioned in the Ebers Papyrus, the world’s oldest surviving medical text, believed to date from the 16<sup>th</sup> century B.C.E. Peppermint (<em>Mentha </em>x<em> piperita</em>) is actually a sterile hybrid of spearmint (<em>M. spicata</em>) and water mint (<em>M. aquatica</em>).<br />
Traditionally used to ally insomnia, upset stomach, indigestion, nervous tension, colds, cramps, diarrhea and nausea, recent research has shown that the essential oil contains substances that relieve muscle spasms and inhibit the growth of bacteria and viruses. Its primary constituent – menthol – gives this hardy perennial herb its spicy-sweet scent and flavor.<br />
Grow mints in containers as they can be highly invasive. Since you can’t grow plants from its sterile seeds, you can increase your stock by dividing the roots. Plant in moist, but well-drained soil and full sun. Harvest leaves as soon as they mature and dry them in a warm, dark place.<br />
One teaspoon per cup of boiling water makes a delicious and refreshing tea, up to three times a day to aid digestion<br />
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<strong>NOTE</strong>: People prone to gastric reflux should not drink peppermint tea, as it relaxes the esophageal sphincter, allowing gastric juices to flow into the esophagus, possibly irritating it and/or causing inflammation.<br />
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By Steven Foster<br />
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Read the full article, with historical backgrounds, in the May 2011 issue of <a href="http://www.herbcompanion.com/">The Herb Companion</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980682668061842945.post-10351606083366583312011-03-22T20:46:00.000-07:002011-03-22T20:46:32.554-07:00How Can You Avoid Genetically Modified Food?<div class="mbl notesBlogText clearfix externalBlog"><div><strong style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img class="ext_img img" src="https://www.facebook.com/safe_image.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthychild.org%2Fuploads%2Fimage%2FGMOFood_200.jpg" /> </strong><br />
It is estimated that about 75 percent of processed foods sold in the U.S. contain at least some genetically modified food ingredients.<br />
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Unlike many other countries, there is no law in the U.S. requiring the labeling of foods that contain GM ingredients, but if you know how to identify which foods are most commonly genetically modified, you can reduce how many GMOs you eat.<br />
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The best way to avoid GMO products is by buying unprocessed <strong>100% certified organic LOCAL WHOLE FOODS.</strong><br />
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<strong>Here are some ways to avoid genetically modified foods:</strong><br />
<strong>Read the PLU labels.</strong><br />
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If the five digit PLU number starts with "8," the food is either genetically modified or genetically engineered.<br />
If the five digit PLU number starts with "9," it's organic.<br />
Also, by watching for the absence of either the 8 or 9, which means the produce is neither organically grown or genetically modified, you can recognize traditionally grown produce.<br />
Ensure your produce is not genetically modified by reading the number on the sticker, and by buying <strong>100% certified organic. 100% certified organic is by law never genetically modified!</strong><br />
<ul><li>A 4-digit number indicates the food was conventionally grown and <strong>may or may not be genetically modified.</strong></li>
<li>A 5-digit number beginning with an <strong>8 is a genetically modified food.</strong> However, not all GM foods can be identified because PLU labeling is optional.</li>
<li>A 5-digit number beginning with a <strong>9 indicates it is organic</strong>, and thus a non-GM food.</li>
</ul><strong><a href="http://www.suite101.com/content/plu-codes-and-how-they-can-help-you-avoid-gm-foods-a229181#ixzz1DnHyLpUg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="http://www.suite101.com/content/plu-codes-and-how-they-can-help-you-avoid-gm-foods-a229181#ixzz1DnHyLpUg">Read more</a> @ PLU Codes and How They Can Help Consumers Avoid GM Foods</strong><br />
<strong>Shop at natural food stores.</strong> Shopping at a natural or organic food store does not eliminate the possibility of purchasing genetically modified food, although it does increase the possibility of having a wider variety of non-genetically modified fruits and vegetables.<br />
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<strong>Purchase a share of a Community Support Agriculture (CSA).</strong> Basically, a CSA share is purchasing a portion of a farmer's harvest. The farmer provides you with a basket full of fruits and vegetables every week. Sometimes, CSA can also offer raw milk and fresh eggs. Some farmers refuse to grow genetically modified fruit and vegetables. Be sure to ask your farmer before you purchase the share!<br />
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<strong>Buy direct from the farmer.</strong> You can ask the farmer at your local farmer's market if they grow non-GMO produce. <em>If they don't know, don't buy. Be aware that most seeds and plants out there today are genetically modified or engineered. Again, by buying<strong> 100% certified organic</strong> we can avoid genetically modifed foods as much as possible.</em><br />
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<strong>Grow your own produce.</strong> Look in the seed catalog or on the package for the "Non-GMO" label. If there is no label, you can assume that the seed or plant is genetically modified. <a href="http://chiotsrun.com/2011/01/21/resources-heirloom-seed-companies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="http://chiotsrun.com/2011/01/21/resources-heirloom-seed-companies/">Here is a list</a> of heirloom seed companies and an amazing source of <strong>100% Certified Organic, Non-GMO, non-hybrid seeds.</strong><br />
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<strong>Urban Gardening: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHkLjtM-CwE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHkLjtM-CwE">How to build a Raised bed and Hoop House</a></strong><br />
<ul><li>Start saving a <strong>non hybrid, heirloom seed bank of 100% certified organic</strong> NON-MONSANTO SEEDS!</li>
</ul><strong>Buy foods labeled "100% certified organic."</strong> Laws in both the U.S. and Canada do not allow food labels that say <strong>"100% certified organic"</strong> to contain any genetically engineered food, including animals that have been fed genetically modified feed. <strong>Be aware, however, that if the food is simply labeled "organic" it can still contain genetically modified ingredients up to 30%.</strong><br />
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<strong>Look for the labels "non-GM" or "GMO-free."</strong> These can be hard to find, but if you are able to support manufacturers that produce foods that are not genetically engineered you encourage other manufacturers to follow their lead.<br />
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<strong>Buy whole, fresh foods rather than processed ones. </strong>Foods that you cook and prepare yourself are almost always healthier than anything you can buy ready-made. Cooking healthy food doesn't have to be difficult or time-consuming. There are many simple but delicious and healthy meals that you can prepare in less than 30 minutes that do not involve any genetically modified food.<br />
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<strong>Know which foods and the products that are made from them are most likely to have been the result of genetic engineering. </strong><br />
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<strong>For example:</strong><br />
<ul><li><strong>Corn-</strong> The ingredient derived from corn that is hardest to avoid is high fructose corn syrup. A huge percentage of processed foods and baked goods contains it, not to mention soda. Any food with a label saying there is corn of any kind in it should be avoided unless it states it is 100% certified organic. Popcorn is an exception, as there is currently no popcorn on the market that is genetically modified.</li>
<li><strong>Soybeans- </strong>Products made from soybeans include soy flour, soy isolates, soy lecithin, soy protein and isoflavones. Be sure that soy based products such as tofu, soy milk, edamame and such have a label stating it is <strong>100% certified organic</strong> to be sure it isn't genetically modified.</li>
<li><strong>Canola or Rapeseed-</strong> Made from the rapeseed plant, canola oil almost certainly is derived from genetically engineered crops, unless you are located in the EU, where no genetically modified crops of rapeseed are yet grown. You find it used mostly as cooking oil and in margarine, and though it is high in monounsaturated fat, it is not a healthy oil to use regularly due to its high levels of omega-6 fatty acids and because it goes rancid easily when heated. Olive oil is a better choice.</li>
<li><strong>Cottonseed oil-</strong> Cottonseed oil is a primary ingredient in shortening, vegetable oil and margarine, none of which are healthy fats, and many of which contain trans fats. It is also used to a great extent in processed foods like potato chips and other fried snack foods.</li>
<li><strong>Dairy- </strong>Some farmers inject cows with the genetically engineered hormone rBGH or rBST in order to boost milk production. Cows also may be fed genetically modified food in the form of grain and alfalfa unless the milk specifically states that it is organic. Look for products that advertise themselves as rBGH- or rBST-free.</li>
<li><strong>Sugar beets- </strong>There is unfortunately no way of knowing if something labeled as containing "sugar" comes from just sugar cane or if it also includes sugar made from beets, since there is no special labeling required. Beet sugar can be avoided by buying products labeled as being made with evaporated cane sugar, 100% cane sugar or organic sugar.</li>
</ul><strong>Avoid aspartame as a sweetener. </strong>The sweetener used in many products such as NutraSweet and Equal, Aspartame is derived from genetically modified microorganisms. Any artificial sweetener is usually worse for your health than sugar, and should be avoided whenever possible.<br />
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<strong>Buy 100% organic fruit juices.</strong> Though most fruit juices are not derived from GM foods, the sweetener used in many of these juices (and sodas as well) is high fructose corn syrup, which is almost certainly from genetically modified corn.<br />
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<strong>Buy meat that is 100% grass-fed</strong>. Most cattle in the U.S. are grass-fed until the last three to four months of their lives. At this point they are usually shipped to feedlots where they may be given GM corn and other genetically modified foods in order to increase the amount of "marbling" in the meat. Meat from these feedlot animals has higher levels of saturated fat and less of the healthy omega 3 fatty acids than grass-fed and grass-finished animals. To avoid meat that has been fed GMOs, make sure the animal was100% grass-fed or pasture-fed (sometimes also referred to as grass-finished or pasture-finished). For animals such as pigs and poultry that cannot be 100% grass-fed, it's better to buy meat that is labeled as <strong>100% certified organic</strong> if possible.<br />
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<strong>Buy wild caught fish.</strong> Farm raised fish are fed fish meal containing GM grains and sometimes meat and bone meal.<br />
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<strong>Buy 100% certified organic Eggs.</strong> Eggs should be labeled <strong>100% certified organic</strong>, as those with only a "free-range," "natural," or "cage-free" label are not necessarily free of GMOs.<br />
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<strong>Buy your meat and produce at local farmers' markets.</strong> Most genetically modified food is grown on large industrial farms. The farmers' market allows you to talk directly with the farmer to find out how the food was grown. These markets also usually provide a range of other products, such as organic honey, grains, baked goods, etc. Another place to find healthy, non-GMO products is your neighborhood co-op.<br />
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<em>Read the rest of this article at </em><a href="http://greenlivingqa.com/content/how-avoid-gmo-food" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="http://greenlivingqa.com/content/how-avoid-gmo-food"><em>Debra’s Green Living Q&A. </em></a><br />
SOURCES and RESOURCES:<br />
<a href="http://greenlivingqa.com/content/how-avoid-gmo-food" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="http://greenlivingqa.com/content/how-avoid-gmo-food">Greener Living</a><br />
<a href="http://ht.ly/4fQPW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="http://ht.ly/4fQPW">Animals Don’t Want to Eat GMOs, So Why Are We? </a><br />
<a href="http://ht.ly/4fQSG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="http://ht.ly/4fQSG">Has Your Physician Warned You About GMOs?</a><br />
<a href="http://ht.ly/4fQUJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="http://ht.ly/4fQUJ ">What’s a “GMO” and Why Should You Care?</a></div><div><span data-jsid="text"></span><a href="http://mkokopelli.blogspot.com/2011/03/organic-company-food-chain.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span>http://mkokopelli.blogspot</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span><span>.com/2011/03/organic-compa</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>ny-food-chain.html</a> <br />
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Healthy Child Healthy World.<br />
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Comments: </div></div><input name="charset_test" type="hidden" value="€,´,€,´,水,Д,Є" /><input autocomplete="off" name="post_form_id" type="hidden" value="6c41287d42ec33a4a7e2a53ef10540fc" /><input autocomplete="off" name="fb_dtsg" type="hidden" value="lh_-4" /><input autocomplete="off" name="feedback_params" type="hidden" value="{"actor":"10398403955","target_fbid":"10150114912902799","target_profile_id":"10398403955","type_id":"14","source":"2","assoc_obj_id":"","source_app_id":"0","extra_story_params":[],"content_timestamp":"1300785918","check_hash":"0aaf5da8a3b6e99c"}" /><ul class="uiList uiUfi focus_target fbUfi" data-ft="{"type":"ufi"}"><li><ul class="commentList"><li class="uiUfiComment comment_15511559 ufiItem ufiItem"><div class="UIImageBlock clearfix uiUfiActorBlock"><div class="commentContent UIImageBlock_Content UIImageBlock_SMALL_Content"><a class="actorName" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=683557268" href="https://www.facebook.com/nikolas.morato">Nikolas Morato</a> <span data-jsid="text">Is that possible in America? To avoid GM foods?</span><div class="commentActions fsm fwn fcg"><abbr class="timestamp" data-date="Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:14:31 -0700" title="Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 9:14pm"><br />
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<li class="uiUfiComment comment_15511688 ufiItem ufiItem"><div class="UIImageBlock clearfix uiUfiActorBlock"><div class="commentContent UIImageBlock_Content UIImageBlock_SMALL_Content"><a class="actorName" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1483303574" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1483303574">Carrie Hoover Bennett</a> <span data-jsid="text">Its difficult to find organic seeds or plants for gardening....is it the safe to plant seeds and just not treat with pesticides? Or must I find "organic" on label and pay the extra cost?</span></div></div></li>
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<li class="uiUfiComment comment_15511861 ufiItem ufiItem"><div class="UIImageBlock clearfix uiUfiActorBlock"><div class="commentContent UIImageBlock_Content UIImageBlock_SMALL_Content"><a class="actorName" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1445421966" href="https://www.facebook.com/shari.fill">Shari Fill</a> <span data-jsid="text">Yes! Grow your own! You can have a hydroponic window garden even in the winter or in a city. And organic only, whether buying or growing.</span><div class="commentActions fsm fwn fcg"><abbr class="timestamp" data-date="Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:29:40 -0700" title="Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 9:29pm"><br />
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<li class="uiUfiComment comment_15511894 ufiItem ufiItem"><div class="UIImageBlock clearfix uiUfiActorBlock"><div class="commentContent UIImageBlock_Content UIImageBlock_SMALL_Content"><a class="actorName" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=754752688" href="https://www.facebook.com/feliciapowers">Felicia Powers</a> <span data-jsid="text">I wish this article covered how GMO alfalfa was approved for all use and how this is going to impact our entire food system in the US. It won't be long until GMO's infiltrate our entire food supply - yes, even organics - with the USDA's move to deregulate GMO alfalfa.</span></div><div class="commentContent UIImageBlock_Content UIImageBlock_SMALL_Content"><span data-jsid="text"> </span></div></div></li>
<li class="uiUfiComment comment_15512013 ufiItem ufiItem"><div class="UIImageBlock clearfix uiUfiActorBlock"><div class="commentContent UIImageBlock_Content UIImageBlock_SMALL_Content"><a class="actorName" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=552888455" href="https://www.facebook.com/slhancock">Stacy Lynn Brunscheen Hancock</a> <span data-jsid="text">monsanto bought burpee, fyi. and they have ties to several organic brands, like earths best. def do your research if you're wanting to avoid giving one cent to those awful people.</span></div><div class="commentContent UIImageBlock_Content UIImageBlock_SMALL_Content"><span data-jsid="text"> </span></div></div></li>
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A wonderful organic gardening project or science project!<br />
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RESOURCES: <a href="http://www.fungifun.org/mushworld/Oyster-Mushroom-Cultivation/">http://www.fungifun.org/mushworld/Oyster-Mushroom-Cultivation/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.oystermushrooms.net/">http://www.oystermushrooms.net/ </a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980682668061842945.post-10335014910548044502011-01-28T23:38:00.000-08:002011-01-28T23:38:07.877-08:00Recipe: Quail in Blackberry Sauce<h3 class="entry-header"><br />
</h3>Recipe source: Trutter, Marion. <em><u>Culinaria Russia</u></em>. H. F. Ullmann Publishers, Germany, 2007 p. 257<br />
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<a href="http://www.fearlesskitchen.com/WindowsLiveWriter/Quail%20with%20Blackberry%20Sauce.jpg"><img align="left" alt="Quail with Blackberry Sauce" border="0" height="184" src="http://www.fearlesskitchen.com/WindowsLiveWriter/Quail%20with%20Blackberry%20Sauce_thumb.jpg" style="border-width: 0px;" width="244" /></a> A while ago, I was in the Super 88 Asian Market in Quincy when I found a six-pack of frozen quail. I had never tried quail. I'd heard about quail, but the opportunity to try it had simply never come up. I threw the quail into my cart and figured that I was sure to find a recipe for it later. A while later - a good while later, to be quite honest - I stumbled upon this recipe. The original calls for pigeon. I didn't have pigeon, and after a brief discussion with my husband I understood that if pigeon were served I would be the only one eating pigeon. I decided that quail would make an adequate substitute. <br />
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I did make another small change to this recipe: I couldn't find unripe green grapes. I bought the least ripe of the green grapes that I could find in my local Whole Foods. I don't think that this was a bad thing, although I can't say for sure as I haven't tried the original. I did increase the amount of garlic, and I neglected to reserve some berries and grapes for use as a garnish. We both really liked this recipe, and I would absolutely make it again given half a chance. I think that, given the fact that I omitted the garnish, using frozen and thawed blackberries would probably bring the cost per serving down dramatically. Of course, waiting until blackberries are actually in season would probably help a lot. I'd like to try this by grilling the quail as well, probably over low heat on the Big Green Egg so that they don't dry out. The recipe <a href="http://www.fearlesskitchen.com/WindowsLiveWriter/Quail%20with%20Blackberry%20Sauce%202.jpg"><img align="right" alt="Quail with Blackberry Sauce 2" border="0" height="184" src="http://www.fearlesskitchen.com/WindowsLiveWriter/Quail%20with%20Blackberry%20Sauce%202_thumb.jpg" style="border-width: 0px;" width="244" /></a> that follows is the recipe as I prepared it.<br />
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Quail in Blackberry Sauce (serves 3 as a main dish, 6 as a first course; approx. $7.91/serving as a main dish.)<br />
6 quail, thawed if previously frozen.<br />
Kosher salt<br />
4 tablespoons melted butter<br />
Approximately 3/4 cup breadcrumbs<br />
1 lb green grapes<br />
1 lb blackberries<br />
6 cloves garlic, crushed<br />
1 bunch dill, chopped<br />
1 bunch cilantro, chopped<br />
Equipment<br />
<ul><li>Roasting Pan </li>
<li>Basting brush </li>
<li>Food processor </li>
<li>Fine sieve </li>
</ul><ol><li>Preheat the oven to 440 degrees. </li>
<li>Salt the quail both inside and out. </li>
<li>Brush the quail with the melted butter. </li>
<li>Dredge the quail generously in the breadcrumbs. </li>
<li>Roast for approximately 30 minutes. </li>
<li>Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. Puree the grapes and blackberries together in the food processor. </li>
<li>Strain the resulting liquid in the sieve. </li>
<li>Add the garlic, dill and cilantro to the food processor and puree. </li>
<li>Add the blackberry and grape juice and blend well. </li>
<li>When the quail is finished roasting (internal temperature of 180 degrees), put on a serving plate with steep sides. </li>
<li>Pour the sauce onto the plate. </li>
<li>Serve! </li>
</ol>SOURCE: <a href="http://www.fearlesskitchen.com/2008/04/recipe-quail-in.html"> http://www.fearlesskitchen.com/2008/04/recipe-quail-in.html </a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980682668061842945.post-88997588238491300092011-01-25T20:19:00.000-08:002011-01-28T23:56:48.732-08:00Quail Resources<a href="http://www.quailforum.com/">http://www.quailforum.com/</a> Quail Forum<br />
<a href="http://www.quailforum.com/blog/">Quail Blog</a> - UK<br />
<a href="http://rockcreekquaileggs.com/quail_breeds.html">Rock Creek Quail Eggs</a> - order by mail <br />
<a href="http://www.aviangenetics.com/Quail/button_quail_information.html">Button Quail Info</a> - this makes me re-thnk this! :-( <i>"rats of the bird world??"</i><br />
<a href="http://www.coturnixcorner.com/website/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&layout=blog&id=6&Itemid=28">Coturnix Corner</a> - New World and Old World definitions<br />
<a href="http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles2/easterly101.html">Raising Quail</a> - Allen Easterly (BackWoodsHome.com)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980682668061842945.post-77941072596509233572011-01-16T22:54:00.000-08:002011-01-16T23:02:07.170-08:00Seed Packet Organizer<h2><a href="http://bicreativeinspirations.com/becreative/seed-packet-organizer/attachment/img_5669/" rel="attachment wp-att-234" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" class="size-full wp-image-234 aligncenter" height="240" src="http://bicreativeinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/IMG_5669.jpeg" style="border: 1px solid black; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-top: 12px;" width="320" /></a></h2><a href="http://bicreativeinspirations.com/becreative/seed-packet-organizer/attachment/img_5676/" rel="attachment wp-att-274"><img alt="" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-274" height="150" src="http://bicreativeinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/IMG_5676-150x150.jpg" style="border: 1px solid black; margin: 12px;" width="150" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">I will be wandering the aisles looking for <a href="http://www.botanicalinterests.com/store/search_results_sample.php?select=00000">seeds</a> to grow soon and I’m inspired by organizing and simplifying these days. Part of the fun with growing your plants from seed is having a successful yield. I’ve found that with the excitement of selecting my treasured seeds, I get easily overwhelmed upon arriving home and dreaming out my garden. What to plant and when? My head is spinning with happy pretty delicious yields and I am biting my nails to figure out how to start and sow my seeds all at their own window of perfection.</span><br />
<a href="http://bicreativeinspirations.com/becreative/seed-packet-organizer/attachment/img_5673_2/" rel="attachment wp-att-265"><img alt="" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-265" height="150" src="http://bicreativeinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/IMG_5673_2-150x150.jpg" style="border: 1px solid black; margin: 12px;" width="150" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">This craft was inspired by some cute wall hangings I saw that were made of fabric which stored knick knacks for gardening. This is a more utilitarian spin on that idea with no sewing involved. I promise your work will pay off in spades…pun intended. An additional benefit to the project is that you will be able to hang it on the back door of a closet, cupboard, garden shed or craft room in my case.It’s up, out of the way and accessible! If you end up not using all of it for your seed packets, you can trim off the excess space or use the holders for supplies, such as <a href="http://www.botanicalinterests.com/store/search_results_detail.php?seedtype=B&seedid=23">gloves</a><a href="http://www.botanicalinterests.com/store/search_results_detail.php?seedtype=B&seedid=30">garden stakes</a>.</span> <span style="font-size: large;">and </span><br />
<a href="http://bicreativeinspirations.com/becreative/seed-packet-organizer/attachment/img_5663-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-293"><img alt="" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-293" height="120" src="http://bicreativeinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/IMG_56631-150x150.jpg" style="border: 1px solid black; margin: 12px;" width="120" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Seed timing can vary greatly with some needing to be planted “12-16 weeks Outdoors before the average first fall frost” <a href="http://www.botanicalinterests.com/store/search_results_detail.php?seedtype=V&seedid=611">(parsnip)</a> to “16-20 weeks Indoors before the average last spring frost” <a href="http://www.botanicalinterests.com/store/search_results_detail.php?seedtype=F&seedid=272">(compass plant)</a>. All the directions for planting are right there on your packet. But, depending on the region where you live and plant, this timing can get pretty interesting.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Step 1:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">My recommendation is to start this project by creating the Seed Packet Organizer first. This creates the framework for the seeds that you buy. Like labeling categories in a school binder, you will know where to put the packets after the labeling is done. Everything in it’s place.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Step 2:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Now, find out when your averages are for <a href="http://www.botanicalinterests.com/pdf_downloads/Last%20Spring%20Frost%20Date.pdf?">“last spring”</a> and <a href="http://www.botanicalinterests.com/pdf_downloads/First%20Fall%20Frost%20Map.pdf?">“first fall”</a> frost. Each city/town has its own dates. I used Longmont, Colorado so my dates are: Spring 5/20 and Fall 9/18. Your dates will be different than this, so check them and write it down.</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">S</span><span style="font-size: large;">tep 3:</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="" class="size-medium wp-image-256 alignleft" height="126" src="http://bicreativeinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/IMG_5653-300x225.jpg" style="margin: 12px;" width="168" /></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Get out your year ’round 2011 calendar and start to backtrack your dates. The list of dates to reference are below with the suggested pocket labels. You are researching 22 “dates” based on the spring and fall frosts. I found that numbering my weeks was the easiest way to keep track.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Step 4:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Now, go get some <a href="http://www.botanicalinterests.com/store/search_results_sample.php?select=00000">seeds</a>!!! If you’re like me, you want to grow a BUNCH of wonderful things. You’re inspired by the beautiful display in the nursery center and have a hankering to try something <a href="http://www.botanicalinterests.com/store/search_results_sample.php?select=00021">new</a> as well as revisit some <a href="http://www.botanicalinterests.com/store/search_results_sample.php?select=22000">old favorites</a>. Refer to your <a href="http://www.botanicalinterests.com/gardening_tips.php#">Botanical Interests Sowing Guides</a> to help you once you get home. Sort each packet in your finished organizer and looky there!!! Your schedule for sowing and transplanting is made!!! Done!! Go have some tea and let the schedule lead the way!!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Supplies:</span><br />
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<ol><li><span style="font-size: large;">Store bought door hanging “Shoe Organizer” with 24 sleeves of storage</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Paper card stock which is sturdy but easy to cut, any color you like</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Paper cutter or flexible hand with sharp scissors…tearing is an option too and very artistic!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Bold writing pen/pencil so you can see your notes easily</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Cute binder clips to hold the paper in place or just slide the paper into the pocket, your choice.</span></li>
</ol><span style="font-size: large;">Instructions:</span><br />
<ol><li><span style="font-size: large;">Take your shoe holder and hang it on the back of a door.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Cut card stock paper into 3-1/2” x 7”. You will need 24 of them. (maybe more for redo’s)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Now with your pen, write down the following suggested pocket labels. Each card gets its own label with your weekly timing. See my photo samples to help you along.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Now flip over the card and write down some of the s</span><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">uggested alternate labels</span><span style="font-size: large;"> to schedule outdoor sowing, transplanting and harvesting. The concept is to keep the packet of seeds in the appropriate pocket label and then you will always know their timing!!</span></li>
</ol><span style="font-size: large;">The following are the suggested pocket labels for the organizer. I’ve separated them into 4 major groups with a few miscellaneous but applicable additions.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Group 1- Sowing Indoors Before Average Last Spring Frost:</span><br />
<ol><li><span style="font-size: large;">Sow Indoors (<i>insert your dates here</i>) 16-20 weeks Before Last Spring Frost</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Sow Indoors (<i>insert your dates here</i>) 12-16 weeks Before Last Spring Frost</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Sow Indoors (<i>insert your dates here</i>) 10-12 weeks Before Last Spring Frost</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Sow Indoors (<i>insert your dates here</i>) 8-10 weeks Before Last Spring Frost</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Sow Indoors (<i>insert your dates here</i>) 6-8 weeks Before Last Spring Frost</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Sow Indoors (<i>insert your dates here</i>) 4-6 weeks Before Last Spring Frost</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Sow Indoors (<i>insert your dates here</i>) 2-4 weeks Before Last Spring Frost</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Sow Indoors (<i>insert your dates here</i>) 1-2 weeks Before Last Spring Frost</span></li>
</ol><span style="font-size: large;">Group 2-Sowing Outdoors Before Average Last Spring Frost:</span><br />
<ol><li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">Sow Outdoors (</span><span style="color: black;"><i>insert your dates here</i></span><span style="color: black;">) 4-6 weeks Before Last Spring Frost</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">Sow Outdoors (</span><span style="color: black;"><i>insert your dates here</i></span><span style="color: black;">) 2-4 weeks Before Last Spring Frost</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">Sow Outdoors (</span><span style="color: black;"><i>insert your dates here</i></span><span style="color: black;">) 1-2 weeks Before Last Spring Frost</span></span></li>
</ol><span style="font-size: large;">Group 3- Sowing Outdoors After Average Last Spring Frost:</span><br />
<ol><li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">Sow Outdoors (</span><span style="color: black;"><i>insert your dates here</i></span><span style="color: black;">) 1-2 weeks After Last Spring Frost</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">Sow Outdoors (</span><span style="color: black;"><i>insert your dates here</i></span><span style="color: black;">) 2-4 weeks After Last Spring Frost</span></span></li>
</ol><span style="font-size: large;">Group 4- Sowing Outdoors Before Average First Fall Frost:</span><br />
<ol><li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">Sow Outdoors (</span><span style="color: black;"><i>insert your dates here</i></span><span style="color: black;">) 12-16 weeks Before First Fall Frost </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">Sow Outdoors (</span><span style="color: black;"><i>insert your dates here</i></span><span style="color: black;">) 10-12 weeks Before First Fall Frost </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">Sow Outdoors (</span><span style="color: black;"><i>insert your dates here</i></span><span style="color: black;">) 8-10 weeks Before First Fall Frost </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">Sow Outdoors (</span><span style="color: black;"><i>insert your dates here</i></span><span style="color: black;">) 6-8 weeks Before First Fall Frost </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">Sow Outdoors (</span><span style="color: black;"><i>insert your dates here</i></span><span style="color: black;">) 4-6 weeks Before First Fall Frost </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">Sow Outdoors (</span><span style="color: black;"><i>insert your dates here</i></span><span style="color: black;">) 2-4 weeks Before First Fall Frost </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">Sow Outdoors (</span><span style="color: black;"><i>insert your dates here</i></span><span style="color: black;">) 1-2 weeks Before First Fall Frost </span></span></li>
</ol><span style="font-size: large;">Miscellaneous:</span><br />
<ol><li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">Sow Indoors and Grow in Windows Anytime of the Year</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">Sow Outdoors After First Fall Frost</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">Last Average Spring Frost Date (</span><span style="color: black;"><i>insert your date here</i></span><span style="color: black;">)<br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">First Average Fall Frost Date (</span><span style="color: black;"><i>insert your date here</i></span><span style="color: black;">)</span></span></li>
</ol><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">Suggested Alternate Labels for the Backside of your Pocket Labels:</span></span><br />
<ol><li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">Sown indoors (</span><span style="color: black;"><i>insert your date here</i></span><span style="color: black;">) – Need to transplant outdoors (</span><span style="color: black;"><i>insert your dates here</i></span><span style="color: black;">)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">Transplanted outdoors (</span><span style="color: black;"><i>insert your dates here</i></span><span style="color: black;">) – Harvest (</span><span style="color: black;"><i>insert your dates here</i></span><span style="color: black;">)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">Sown outdoors (</span><span style="color: black;"><i>insert your dates here</i></span><span style="color: black;">) – Harvest (</span><span style="color: black;"><i>insert your dates here</i></span><span style="color: black;">)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">Notes</span></span></li>
</ol><span style="font-size: large;">Should You Have the Thyme:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">I really love the way this looks. It’s the same project as above but 2 things have changed. Instead of a clear shoe organizer, I found a nice canvas one. Also, I wrote on black card stock instead of the tan. For the black paper, I wrote with a white pencil and that was simple enough. Its bold and looks pretty good. I think it looks like a cafe blackboard displaying your seed specials of the day!! </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">Seeking creative simplicity for you and your garden…..enjoy!!!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">SOURCE: <a href="http://bicreativeinspirations.com/becreative/seed-packet-organizer/">Creative Inspirations </a></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980682668061842945.post-45807315475969164582010-08-06T08:57:00.000-07:002010-08-06T09:17:46.070-07:0015 Point Hit List (Neurotoxins and ADHD)<div style="text-align: center;"><b>ADHD and <a href="http://toxipedia.org/display/toxipedia/Neurotoxins">Neurotoxins</a> . . . . Connecting the Dots</b></div><br />
My friend Marie used to rouse her three teenage children on Saturday mornings and begin the day by requiring everyone to help clean the house. I was envious of her chutzpa to consistently teach this responsibility to her kids. Because Marie was so consistent I found that a curious pattern emerged. Every Saturday afternoon, without fail, Marie's son exhibited hyperactive, "out of control" behavior after his cleaning chores. <br />
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Looking at the cause and effect of the son's behavior through my lens of awareness of <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17174709" target="_blank">how neurotoxic</a> many cleaning chemicals are, I could see it would make sense that the son's central nervous system and brain could be reacting to these chemicals. <a href="http://www.neurotox.com/index.php" target="_blank">Symptoms of neurotoxicity</a> include lack of concentration, personality changes, depression, hyperactivity and the mimicking of psychiatric disorders.<br />
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Not being particularly "green," the cleaning products Sally bought for her kids to use were the standard store-bought fare readily available in supermarkets.<br />
This brings to mind a couple of sad, but true, facts:<br />
<ol><li>Just because it is on the store shelf does not mean that it is safe. </li>
</ol> 2. The government has very limited power to regulate manufacturers. In fact,<br />
products that kill 50% of lab animals through ingestion or inhalation can still receive the federal regulatory designation "non-toxic".<br />
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<b><span style="font-weight: normal;">To name a few examples of neurotoxins found in such products: </span></b><br />
<ol><li><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">VOCs </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">(furniture polish can contain VOCs)</span> </b></li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.scorecard.org/chemical-profiles/text-search.tcl?query_string=disinfectant" target="_blank">neurotoxic disinfectants</a></b></li>
<li><b> </b><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">petroleum distillates</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">fragrances </span></b><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">(scented products are <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9577937" target="_blank">notoriously neurotoxic</a>)</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></b><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">and waxes</span></b><b> <span style="font-size: x-small;">(VOCs again in the solvents)</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br />
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</ol><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvqeXHJWNKPM0Kz_lQvnh0asThkFxNjUEc9myGfpgGKTjgwN-6uZ8ILZcgOyqeJuBeG64d1NsI5mxN_Lq4l_2IRZgJKRywT7vJnXqtsK1Oy_zy5pq6if-kPJpOqjgtNekMUvFMxd3SXnkM/s1600/teensy-weensy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvqeXHJWNKPM0Kz_lQvnh0asThkFxNjUEc9myGfpgGKTjgwN-6uZ8ILZcgOyqeJuBeG64d1NsI5mxN_Lq4l_2IRZgJKRywT7vJnXqtsK1Oy_zy5pq6if-kPJpOqjgtNekMUvFMxd3SXnkM/s640/teensy-weensy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Pesticides take front seat in the arsenal of poisons that hurt the central nervous system and brain. After all, they are designed to kill. A new study reported in the <a href="http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/may1710studies.htm" target="_blank">June issue of Pediatrics</a>, published online May 17, links organophosphate pesticide metabolites found in urine to a much higher incidence of <a href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/adhd/ds00275" target="_blank">Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder</a> (ADHD).<br />
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<b>"Each 10-fold increase in urinary concentration of organophosphate metabolites was associated with a 55 percent to 72 percent increase in the odds of ADHD," </b>study author Maryse F. Bouchard, PhD, of the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, University of Montreal, told Medscape Psychiatry.<br />
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Another example of subtle neurotoxic exposure children suffer through that most adults miss is to the solvents in markers in art class. When my daughter was in school, one year the math class was the period after art class, and she said that the kids were always "off the walls" in math class. What a tragedy, and one that could so easily be avoided if schools stopped allowing neurotoxic art materials to be used. <b style="font-weight: normal;">How many kids thought they were bad at math when the culprit was the colored markers?</b><br />
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I've often wondered why the dots haven't been connected by most people between neurotoxic chemicals and ADHD-type behavior. After all, if a neurotoxic chemical is known to cause depression, for example, and that chemical is being used, why do so few people (and almost no psychiatrists) say, oh my gosh, let's remove the neurotoxin?<br />
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<b>At least one thing parents can do is to remove neurotoxins from the home. Here is the <span style="color: red;">15 Point Hit List</span>. These are quick and easy solutions:</b><br />
<ul><li>Yes to "green" dry cleaning using C02, no to dry cleaning with perchlorethelene <span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>(and NO hanging clothes in bedroom closets until they have first aired out -sans plastic dry cleaner bags- in another less "lived in" room. We use the garage unless it is boiling hot and in the summer we use the well ventilated mud room)</b></span> </li>
</ul><ul><li>Yes to vegetable-based Free and Clear detergents and cleaning products, no to cleaning products containing volatile organic chemicals (<b style="color: red;">Melaleuca</b><span style="color: red;"> is a great choice here</span>).</li>
</ul><ul><li>Yes to natural furniture polishes<span style="color: red;"> like those made by </span><b style="color: red;">Melaleuca</b> - or simple jojoba oil (a natural wax), no to furniture polish made of volatile organic chemicals.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Yes to organic produce, no to highly processed foods. </li>
</ul><ul><li>Yes to safe integrated pest management, no to synthetic pesticides (<b style="color: red;">SolUMel</b><span style="color: red;"> and </span><b style="color: red;">Tough and Tender</b><span style="color: red;"> are great bug killers and deterrents</span>). </li>
</ul><ul><li> Yes to water-based markers, no to solvent-based markers. </li>
</ul><ul><li>Yes to food with natural food coloring, no to food with FD&C dyes </li>
</ul><ul><li>Yes to cedar and herbs for moths, no to moth balls.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Yes to natural essential oils for fragrance, no to synthetic perfumes and fragrances (<span style="color: red;">Again </span><b style="color: red;">Melaleuca</b><span style="color: red;"> hits a home run in this category!</span>) </li>
</ul><ul><li>Yes to efficient heating systems, no to kerosene, open gas, or other systems that could leak carbon monoxide. </li>
</ul><ul><li>Yes to educating yourself about lead paint and other sources of lead, no to "hoping for the best" if you live in a house built before 1978. </li>
</ul><ul><li>Take your shoes off in the house. </li>
</ul><ul><li>Filter your water - Brita works well (<b>Also,</b> have your tap water tested <b>and</b> do not be fooled into thinking bottled water is better). </li>
</ul><ul><li>Do not smoke and stay away from second hand smoke.</li>
</ul>Simple steps such as these can make a big difference. Being away from neurotoxins helps you have more serene sleep, babies are less fussy, children concentration is improved, people are calmer and the lifestyle helps you have a better sense of well-being.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Article by, Anne B. Boyd (<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/annie-b-bond/neurotoxins-and-adhd-conn_b_592796.html">Huffington Post</a>)</span></div><div style="background-color: transparent; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Edited by, Soutenus </span></div><div style="background-color: transparent; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Read more: </span></div><div style="background-color: transparent; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://healthychild.org/blog/comments/neurotoxins_and_adhd_connecting_the_dots/#ixzz0vpgN43NO" style="color: #003399;">http://healthychild.org/blog/comments/neurotoxins_and_adhd_connecting_the_dots/#ixzz0vpgN43NO</a></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980682668061842945.post-28318338029468615862010-07-11T17:11:00.000-07:002010-07-11T17:11:00.131-07:00What Do Deet & Deadly Nerve Gas Have In Common?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq6QI33zDgUnc1lmKWltELU3RcVKqzVtQv7KaLF3Ajf96HQEkpHZVKjnYBZs0siqPMk6Xs_b9fBm5T1hIQwTR-eFB0YopS8L0y4I3QBjymzQ2NossedeOYNywcLocuTpkiMrjpT7_S2ayI/s1600/A+mosquito_repel_DEET.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="145" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq6QI33zDgUnc1lmKWltELU3RcVKqzVtQv7KaLF3Ajf96HQEkpHZVKjnYBZs0siqPMk6Xs_b9fBm5T1hIQwTR-eFB0YopS8L0y4I3QBjymzQ2NossedeOYNywcLocuTpkiMrjpT7_S2ayI/s320/A+mosquito_repel_DEET.gif" width="320" /></a></div>New research shows that the insect-repelling chemical deet actually functions in the same way as deadly nerve gases and dangerous pesticides, by attacking the nervous systems of both insects and mammals. Mammals ---- as in humans --- as in you and me!<br />
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"These findings question the safety of deet, particularly in combination with other chemicals," said researcher Vincent Corbel of Institut de Recherche pour le Developpement in Montpellier.<br />
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The chemical known as deet (for N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) is <b>found in nearly every commonly used mosquito repellent in the world</b>, and eight billion doses have been applied since its introduction to the consumer market in 1957. The chemical was originally developed as an insect repellent by the U.S. Army in 1946, following experience with jungle warfare in World War II. <br />
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Deet's popularity comes largely from its effectiveness in repelling a variety of medically significant insects over longer periods of time than more natural repellents (such as certain vegetable-based oils), and the fact that it can be incorporated into sprays, liquids or lotions.<br />
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<b>Yet although researchers have long insisted that the chemical is safe, they still recommend that consumers use the minimum amount of repellent necessary to cover exposed skin or clothing, and that deet repellents not be applied directly to any irritated or injured skin.</b> While the United States allows the sale of 100 percent deet repellents, many other countries limit maximum concentrations of the chemical to 30 or 50 percent.<br />
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In spite of the chemical's long use, researchers are unsure exactly how deet functions to repel mosquitoes. It has long been believed to affect mosquito behavior without harming the insects, probably by interfering with their sense of smell and their ability to find human prey.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPeLmfxxngiBLT9WcFsrUSk2XaJkBP3v1kjXXph_5JWHu88PItFK88_iO3Ynw618SkewtN6sm8tdbI-YIbO9ASdwl3LFN3xaJz9qbpkNoSXqLPdZislUCNMVFFVR2ZPi_eMrwHVecAaBwX/s1600/a+tweety.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPeLmfxxngiBLT9WcFsrUSk2XaJkBP3v1kjXXph_5JWHu88PItFK88_iO3Ynw618SkewtN6sm8tdbI-YIbO9ASdwl3LFN3xaJz9qbpkNoSXqLPdZislUCNMVFFVR2ZPi_eMrwHVecAaBwX/s1600/a+tweety.jpg" /></a></div>Yet the new study, published in the journal BioMed Central Biology, suggests that deet may function by interfering directly with insects' nervous systems.<br />
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"We've found that deet is not simply a behavior-modifying chemical but also inhibits the activity of a key central nervous system enzyme, acetylcholinesterase, <b>in both insects and mammals</b>," the researchers said.<br />
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In experiments performed in cockroaches and rats, the researchers found that deet blocked the action of the neurological enzyme acetylcholinesterase. This is the same mechanism that causes the toxic effects of popular carbamate and organophosphate pesticides, as well as chemical weapons such as sarin and VX nerve gas. This may mean that deet repellants are actually insecticides and could damage the human nervous system.<br />
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Organophosphates are among the pesticides most commonly implicated in pesticide poisoning worldwide, and are also a commonly used suicide method in agricultural areas.<b> Like nerve gases, organophosphates irreversibly inactivate acetylcholinesterase, leading to excessive salivation and eye watering at low doses, and muscle spasms or death at higher doses</b>. Although carbamates are not as toxic as organophosphates, their effects can be just as severe at high enough doses.<br />
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Strong evidence also links these pesticides to <b>dangerous health effects caused by long-term exposure even at low doses.</b><br />
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Previous studies have implicated deet in causing seizures in children, but the current study is the first to uncover how the chemical acts directly on the nervous system.<br />
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The researchers also found that <b>the effects of deet were enhanced when it was used in combination with organophosphates or carbamates, as in mixed repellent-insecticide products</b>.<br />
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Bahie Abou-Donia of the Duke University Medical Center said that the new findings are consistent with previous research into the risks of deet.<br />
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"Deet is a good chemical for protection against insects," Abou-Donia said. "But prolonged exposure results in neurological damage, and this is enhanced by other chemicals and medications."<br />
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The researchers in the new study suggested that pregnant women and children under the age of six avoid using deet-containing mosquito repellents. Abou-Donia went farther, calling for such products to carry warning labels about deet's potential to cause neurological harm.<br />
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The Environmental Protection Agency has a review of deet's safety planned for 2012.<br />
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Sources for this story include:<br />
<a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/029136_deet_toxic.html">Natural News </a><br />
news.bbc.co.uk<br />
www.sciencedaily.com<br />
www.usnews.com<br />
www.dailymail.co.ukUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980682668061842945.post-14648032434221662582010-07-03T09:36:00.000-07:002010-07-03T09:41:49.769-07:00Are Bugs Bugging You? Don’t Reach for the DEET!Try these easy tricks to safely prevent pests (and if they still come around, we have four tips to naturally soothe any bites or stings).<br />
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<b>Tips to keep bugs from biting:</b><br />
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<li>Protect your child by <b>covering that delicate skin</b> with lightweight, long sleeved shirts, long pants and socks. Insects may be attracted to floral prints.<b> </b>Choose light, solid colored fabrics.</li>
<li>Mosquitoes are usually most active at dusk and just before dawn. Avoid playing outside during these <b>peak hours</b>.</li>
<li>Keep your <b>window and door screens</b> in good repair. When possible keep your child protected indoors or behind mosquito netting.</li>
<li>If eating outside, <b>use an outdoor fan</b> to blow away mosquitoes.</li>
<li>To reduce mosquito breeding near your home, plant scented geraniums, lemon thyme, marigold, tansy, citrosa plants, sweet basil and/or sassafras.</li>
<li>Eliminate common mosquito breeding sites such as sources of <b>standing water</b> (old tires, pools, plastic pots, buckets, garbage cans or clogged roof gutters). Change water in birdbaths every other day.</li>
<li>Make your yard friendly for<b> natural predators</b> such as ladybugs, bats, dragonflys, praying mantis, spiders and birds. Stock a pond with goldfish or freshwater minnows.</li>
<li><b>Use yellow light bulbs </b>(non-attractive, to bugs) in outdoor fixtures.</li>
<li>Fragrances attract insects. <b>Avoid using scented products</b> (such as soap or shampoo) on your child or yourself.</li>
<li>Choose safer bug repellant products (but consider efficacy if you have local insect-borne disease risks.) <a href="mailto:PeggyCortez@yahoo.com">PeggyCortez@yahoo.com</a> has a great guide to natural bug repellents.</li>
</ol><b>Tips for Soothing Bug Bites </b><br />
<ol><li><b>Tea tree oil.</b> If you are stung, remove stinger if there is one. Apply tea tree oil liberally in a circular motion surrounding the entry point -- be gentle touching the point of entry! Let dry and the pain and swelling should ease in two to three minutes. Re-apply if needed. The pharmaceutical grade of tea tree oil will ensure a safer choice and a level of purity not found elsewhere -- learn more about how to economically obtain this by sending a request to <a href="mailto:PeggyCortez@yahoo.com">PeggyCortez@yahoo.com</a></li>
<li><b>Baking soda.</b> Mix baking soda with water to form a paste. Again, remove stinger and apply the paste. Cover with a gauze bandage or paper towel and tape. Leave on for one half hour or more until pain is gone.</li>
<li><b>Onion.</b> Relieve the itch from bug bites with an onion. The sulfur in onions neutralizes the chemicals that cause the itch. Simply slice a yellow onion in half and rub one of the cut sides on the bite. The itching should stop immediately. Refrigerate the onion in a sealed container to use again if the itching resumes. Make a fresh slice before reapplying it.</li>
<li><b>Vinegar.</b> Good for spider bites too. Soak a cotton ball in vinegar and place it over the spider/bug bite. If you get bites on your hand or foot, put the soaked cotton ball in a bag and put your infected hand/foot in the bag over night. Make sure that the bag is not tight around the wrist/ankle. As an alternative, you may hold the soaked cotton ball in place by a band aid. By morning, the swelling and/or soreness should be gone as if you had hardly been bitten at all.</li>
</ol><i>Note: Even when using natural bug repellents or remedies, watch for reactions. Some people have sensitivities. Always watch for reactions after bites and stings, also. If you notice any abnormal swelling or other signs of a serious allergic reaction, call 911, because some people can die from bites/stings if they are not treated immediately.</i>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0