The sea sloshed against the ship’s sides as the ferry weaved in and out of the heavy criss-crossed waves. I stared through the window for a glimpse or a peek of a whale, but the glass steamed from the mist. Someone shouted that a Bald eagle nested in a tree across the way, but the…Read more »
The SKIN DIET (PART 1: bad foods)
Originally posted on StyleBreakdown:
Acne, dullness , puffiness all things we struggle with and try to combat with a plethora of products. Well have you ever tought that your diet my be the cause or that you can improve it by adding something into your diet? 1 SUGAR WHY : Steer clear of that candy…
A Chemical World
Most countries outside the USA restrict or ban the production and sale of GMOs. What are GMOs? They are plants or animals that have been genetically engineered with DNA from bacteria, viruses, or other plants and animals. These experimental combinations of genes can’t concur in nature or in traditional crossbreeding. A growing number of evidence…Read more »
BEAUTY AND THE BEASTY BRAS
Who knew those women libbers that burned their bras years ago had the right idea all along? According to medical anthropologists, Sydney Ross Singer and Soma Grismaijer, a bra-covered breast can actually cause cysts, pain, cancer, as well as lead to stretched-out, droopy breasts. Perhaps your mother, like my own, preached the importance of wearing…Read more »
Three Wise Men
January 6th marked the festivity of the Epiphany or the story of the three wise men visiting the baby Jesus, but who were these men? How did anyone know they were wise? I knew from the Bible that they came from the East, yet in those days it could have been the orient, Persia, or…Read more »
Tricking Our Brain Chemistry
* Use Natural Boosters. The dopamine receptors harbor the endorphins. Natural boosters for dopamine are healthy passions, hobbies, enjoyable exercise, laughter, meaningful work, and reward service from helping others. Serotonin helps control our impulses. Boosters for serotonin are positive attitudes, restful sleep, bonding with others, light from a window or getting outdoors. * Reduce Your…Read more »
Patterns of Life
Did you know our brains are designed to fight against starvation? It’s true. The cave man realized he needed to seek and consume food and respond to danger in order to ensure survival. Those skills have been ignored in today’s hurried world and conveniences, yet the reality is that our brains were designed to fight against starvation and…Read more »
To Water Or Not To Water That Is The Question
Watering too much or too little can kill your plants. What’s a person to do and how do you know what is right? Most plants are best if the soil is allowed to dry out partially between watering. Vegetables and annuals should be watered at the first sign of wilting. Perennials are tougher, but if…Read more »
Think Twice Before Using That Pesticide
A recent study @ the University of Washington tested urine of 110 toddlers and found traces of common garden insecticides. This was related to the average person using insecticides in their home and yard, not related to farmers. Noted for rainfall in the Northwest, when we use pesticides that chemical washes off the plants in…Read more »
Compost Recipe
My dad always had the best compost and beautiful vegetables. He kept a wire bin with a lid on it to keep out rats and other pests from getting into it. Grass clippings, leaves, vegetable waste, dirt are the ingredients. Add some water to keep it moist and wait about 6 months to use it.…Read more »