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I think it was two or three years ago that we planted just three Jerusalem Artichoke roots in a a bed in the yard.  Three small roots at that, didn't know if any of them would grow at all.  This was after a friend and I split a crate of Jerusalem Artichokes and I really enjoyed the flavor.  So Jackson and I decided to try planting our own.  I mean the worst thing that could happen is they didn't grow right?!



Well they have taken off.  We have left them alone for all this time so the… Continue

OK so we are now going back through the chakras focusing on the mental/emotional aspects of the chakra.  If you want to join in, just join the Explore Chakra Balancing group.

 

The meditation went well, my focus kept coming back to my family, I have always been a "family"…

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Winter seems like a time when everything green from my garden is coming out of my freezer.  We do have some collard greens in the garden and they lasted well into December.  But now everything is frozen and snow covered.  So this is when I get out my sprouts.  I enjoy sprouts in salads, in stir fries, and I want to try bread for the boys using some sprouts.  It is a treat, so I save my sprouting for winter.  Here is a picture of some of my mung bean sprouts.  I love mung bean sprouts as they…

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Today was a fairly busy day but always time to meditate.  It energizes me, relaxes me, centers me and is just such a positive part of my day that even a few minute meditation is…

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Today the focus was on the sacral chakra, and proved a bit easier for me.  For those that aren't as familiar:



"Situated just below the navel, the Sacral Chakra corresponds with bodily functions having to do with liquid: circulation, urinary elimination, sexuality and reproduction.  The colour of the Sacral Chakra is orange. It is ruled by the Moon, and is the centre of sexuality, emotions, nurturance, pleasure and creativity. It is slow in movement, but not… Continue

I am joining some friend in the Chakra Balancing group, in a 21 day Chakra Cleanse.  This sometimes accompanies a Reiki class, after attunement, although it was not part of the classes I attended.  But it sounds like a wonderful cleansing idea, so I decided to join in.



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Grape seed extract can reduce blood pressure

Reported by Susan Aldridge

A clinical trial on people with metabolic syndrome suggests that taking grape seed extract leads to a fall in blood pressure.

Grape seed extract is high in polyphenols, which are powerful antioxidants and thought to have various health benefits. A group of 24 people with metabolic syndrome - a cluster of…

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101 Most Nourishing foods while ttc, pregnant, nursing:

http://www.mothering.com/c ommunity/forum/thread/1213 675/101-most-nourishing-fo ods-while-ttc-pregnant-nur sing

 

Superfoods for ttc:…

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My energy dwindles once harvesting is over.  It is work work work toward the end, cooking, freezing, harvesting, cooking, freezing.....you get the picture.  Then it is done and I am tired.  We did get all the leaves from fall up into the garden, they are decomposing nicely as we speak,…

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I loved Michael Pollen's books. He so eloquently explained why we should "Meet our meat."

Some people don't want to know. He pretty much makes the point that it is irresponsible to NOT know your food.  Knowing the animals, how they live, and how they die, ensure they are being treated humanely.  You also get to make sure they aren't full of drugs.  Maybe some gratitude towards them is in order, rather than turning a blind eye or…

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I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed... I'm so happy to have found this site, but I feel a little scared of what might lie ahead in the healing process. I have a mouth full of dental amalgams and I feel truly toxic. Unfortunately, my 2 year old is suffering along with me. Awhile back, before my pregnancy I got really sick and with the advice of my Naturepath I took a heavy metal test. The results scared the heck out of me. I was practically off the charts with mercury and lead poisoning. Again,… Continue