by Kathleen Gould — Did you know that flu shots do not offer protection from all types of flu but only the ones the manufacturers predict will be active this winter? Prevention Building a powerful immune system may be the best way to prevent the flu. Of course, this does not guarantee that you will […]
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Got allergies? Look to herbs for relief
April 12, 2012
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by Kathleen Gould — We do not need to be told that allergies are at an all-time high. Sneezing, coughing, headaches, congestion, skin eruptions and emotional swings are just a few of the many symptoms that can manifest in our overburdened bodies. Allergens are the substances that cause allergies. Some of the more common allergens […]
Spring cleansing
April 12, 2012
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by Victoria Bowmann — It is that time of year when our grandparents hung the rugs on the line, shook and beat them to remove the debris, and then left them in the sun to air out. While we now have it much easier in the cleaning department with our modern electrical devices and fancy […]
The community of herbs
March 5, 2012
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by Kathleen Gould — Even before Mary got to the classroom door, she could hear the laughter and felt a lightness of spirit. As the door opened, she was embraced by an array of wonderful smells — strong earthy aromas, sweet florals, exotic spices and others she had never experienced. Once inside, she found the […]
Edible weeds — giving the term “weed eater” a new twist
February 24, 2012
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by Doreen Pollack — Many of the weeds in your garden beds or yards — the ones you pull out, whack down with the Weed Eater® or even spray with herbicides — can complement your salads, be made into teas or soups and used in the same ways you would use greens in your favorite […]
March 22, 2013
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