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VLOG: It's kind of (not) a funny story

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:13:27 -0500

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Toxic Mold & Diet

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:13:26 -0500

Some type of mold or yeast fungus disease affects an estimated of patients, and can cause as many diseases as bacteria andviruses. This affects digestion and the absorption of essential vitaminsand minerals. Over time, the result is chronic progressivedisease such as cardiovascular ailments, arthritis, gout,asthma, allergies, sinusitis, gastritis, tuberculosis, cancer,and more. The most common symptoms include sneezing, wheezing,joint pain, muscle aches, headaches, fatigue, depression,anxiety, irritability, confusion, rashes, itching, poor memory,numbness, digestive ailments, abdominal pain, bloating, gas,constipation hives, rashes, vaginal yeast infections, andurinary frequency, attacks of anxiety and shaking when hungry,and the symptoms can be flu-like. Mold can cause fungal diseasesof the skin, nails, ears and lungs. You may experience a few of these symptoms or many to have amold or yeast infection. Candidiasis. This can be caused by a poor diet high in sugar...

Ghee-licious!

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:28:13 -0500

Chhhannnggg'.The sound is familiar-- like a curtain of raindrops descendingon a tin roof. I am about to part the curtain and look out ofthe window, when the aroma floats in. Conjuring images oftwilight, soft breeze, the cows coming home-- the bells jinglingaround their necks' dinner laid out on a chatai straw mat onthe kitchen floor--light yellow rice peppered with mustard seedsand soaked in home-made ghee'I am led by the nose'into the kitchen in vaidya RamakantMishra's home. A symphony of flavour is playing there. The biground wok on the stove, with curry leaves and cumin seedscrackling inside the clear golden ghee, sending out the soundthat I mistook for rain. And the aroma. Again the aroma. I don't mean to sound dramatic. But don't blame me if I do.There are smells that send you crazy. The first whiff of rainthat rises off the earth. The fresh scent of water-sprinkledcilantro. Ocean-mist. Daffodils. And ghee. "Almost everything I like is either sinful, illegal or...

Response to FM

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:11:46 -0500

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Safe Weight Reduction Healthy Heart Ideas

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:11:46 -0500

A heart-healthy diet means a diet that's low in fat, cholesterol, and salt, and high in fruits, vegetables, grains, and fiber. That doesn't mean that you can never have pizza or ice cream again. You could start by telling yourself that you will eat a big leafy green salad first, and then you will have one slice of cheese pizza, not three slices with sausage. Or if you must have a burger, don't get your usual order of french fries. That alone cuts hundreds of calories. Experts point out that a heart-healthy diet should be the routine. That way, when you have high-fat food every now and then, you're still on track. Making a high-fat diet the routine is asking for trouble. With that in mind, here are some simple substitutions you can make for safe weight reduction, and a healthy heart! INSTEAD OF USING whole or percent milk and cream USE percent or skim milkINSTEAD OF USING fried foods USE baked, steamed, boiled, broiled, or microwaved foods INSTEAD OF USING lar...

Gardening Tips and Tricks for Late Autumn--Part Two

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:54:38 -0500

b>Watering Your Lawn and GardenYou can't forget about watering in the middle of fall. Thesummer's long over, but proper moisture now is key to yourplants' survival over the cold winter months. You're likely tohear two pieces of advice on watering. One is that you shouldgive established plants an inch of water per week, whether fromrain or irrigation. The other is that personal observation ofyour own garden is the only way to judge how much water itneeds. One fact about which there is more agreement: the idealis to maintain constant moisture, not a cycle of wet soilfollowed by dry soil.Although overwatering can be as big a problem as underwatering,most gardeners err on the side of too little. Your needs willvary through the year depending on the rate ofevapotranspiration in your garden. Evapotranspiration refers tothe two ways that plants lose water. There's evaporation, theloss of water to the air from soil, water and other surfaces.Then the other way is called transpi...

Jatropha for Biodiesel

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:49:36 -0500

I know all of you are wondering why I am writing about a little known plant called "Jatropha Curcas". Well... it all has to do with making biodiesel and the production of electricity using biodiesel as a fuel. This is to inform you of a source of vegetable oil that is relatively unknown in the United States and North America. The European community has already seen the light as have some Asian, African, Indian, and South American countries. Running engines on vegetable oil is nothing new... did you know that Rudolf Diesel originally designed his engine to run on peanut oil? Maybe the US has not seen the light yet because we are mostly engaged in the growing of food crops and oils like soybean oil, rapeseed oil, sunflower oil, and peanut oil. All these oils are edible and thus fetch high prices. After all, why should US farmers grow a completely inedible plant!? Used cooking oil is great for the "do it yourself" biodiesel enthusiast, but there is not enough supply of used cooking oil t...

Sunflower Seeds, anda Hamster.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:22:18 -0500

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Grape Seed Oil - How to Make Soap

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:33:34 -0500

Grape seed oil is pressed from the seeds of the Vitis vinifera grapes, in Italy. It is light colored, mostly odorless with a hint of nuttiness flavoring. This natural oil contains a variety of healthful qualities.It contains powerful antioxidants benefits and benefits of vitamin E. It raises the HDL good cholesterol and lowers the LDL bad cholesterol. It protects, moisturizes and tones skin.It is ideal for soap making, salad dressing, cooking, frying, baking and, even, in massages. Since it is unscented, quick penetrating and leaves no greasy feeling, it is a favorite among massage therapist. It is often used as a carrier oil for aromatherapy benefits. Its healthful qualities have been appreciated for over one hundred years!Grape seed oil is lightweight and a good additive to soap, but should be used in small quantities, up to approximately of your soap making recipes, to avoid having oily feeling soap. This natural oil can be blended with other more nutrient r...

Common Scents For Emotional Well Being

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:59:54 -0500

Aromatics which include essential oils, perfume, centredcandles and incense, have been used for centuries to affect themind and also, ultimately, the body in a positive a Thispractice finds its origins in religion and primitive beliefs.Aboriginal Australians burned the leaves of eucalyptus tofumigate an area from viruses. Aboriginal Americans use sage andcedar and the Slavs, such plants as sunflower, pine and garlicpeels for the same purposes. This was done because occult powerswere thought to be sensitive to fragrances and could protectagainst fever, sorcery, epidemics and demonic charms. Todayscents are often used to calm, uplift or sedate a troubled mind.This is called the psyche-soma effect. The theory is that thebloodstream might absorb scents entering the nose and cause achemical effect in the brain. Here is a list of common scentsyou can find in the form of incense, perfumes and oils thatmight help you to cope with certain unpleasant emotional states.Orange: I...

Rose Hip Oil - How to Make Soap

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:17:38 -0500

Rose hip oil is extracted from the seeds of a rose bush, grown wild in the southern Andes. It contains the benefits of vitamin E, A retinol and C. It is high in omega and omega linoleic acids. It has antioxidants benefits and is slightly astringent. It is commonly used in skin care products.Rose hip oil has helped a variety of skin conditions including: dermatitis, acne, eczema, sunburns, brittle nails, scars, mature skin and wrinkles. It slows the skin's aging process by assisting cell regeneration and promoting the increase of collagen and elastin levels. Results vary with reduced wrinkles, faded scars, firmer, smoother and youthful looking skin. Its slightly astringent properties help, tighten and tone the skin, helping to provide a youthful appearance.Rose hip oil is used in a variety of commercial and homemade skin care formulations: soaps, lotions, creams, and more. It is a suitable choice for products intended for the regeneration of new skin cells, maturi...

The Ultimate Green Garden

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:10:13 -0500

Spring is the season to start planting seeds for the future.For me, the ultimate Magic Garden would be planted using theFeng Shui bagua as a guideline for the boundaries of the plotand incorporate flowers herbs and plants that correspond to eachsignifigant direction..The first thing I would suggest, is to mark off your gardenorbalcony full of pots as a square or as close to a square asyou can get it and determine the directions -- north, south,east and west. Then use the rough guideline below, taking intoaccount your climate and seasons to know what to plant where tobring you health, wealth, peace, guidance, happiness andprotection. You dont have to incorporate all the suggestionsbelow of course -- just a couple of touches here in there mightdo wonders.The SOUTHERN corner of your garden governs recognition and fame.The flowers you plant there should be predominantly red incolour. Red and pinks should be main theme, although there wellbe flowers in there included...