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The Joy of Using Organic Beet Powder

Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 EDT

After doing extensive research on the nutritional benefits of Beet Root Powder, I experienced one of those “if only” moments, a moment of regret for turning my nose up to beets most of my life… Growing up I could never understand why my family enjoyed beets as much as they did. At dinner one evening I worked up enough courage to try one small bit. Just as I thought! It tasted like the smell...

Penelope Jane was Born at Home

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EDT

I was due July 26th. My belly growing larger by the minute. It was then Aug. 19th. People thought that because my due date was July 26th, I would have my baby by then. The further past my due date I got, the more extreme the looks of worry and pity I got. By week three, people started offering to try and induce my labor. It is truly crazy what some people come up...

Let's Drink to Health!

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST

When I was three, my family bought a piece of property and built a house right in the middle of an Amish community. My friends were Amish, and I quickly learned their way of life. One thing I found most fascinating was their daily use of herbs. They made herb teas, tinctures, broths and all kinds of herb concoctions. They would still go to the doctor for emergencies, but they took care of all...

Salt is Good

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST

Both my parents had problems with salt. Too much salt and they would swell, then their blood pressure would go sky high. “Salt is bad,” Mom would say as she shook her head in perplexity, “But the Bible speaks so highly of salt. Why did God say, ‘Salt is good… Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another’ (Mark 9:50) if salt is bad? Hummm…” Unfortunately I inherited the salt problem. I...

You've Got Worms

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST

I have been trying to write this article for a long time, but I would get so grossed out with my research that I put it off. Here it is; the PG-rated version! Did you know it is estimated that more than 85% of the world’s population has some kind of parasite living inside them? You can get parasites from people, animals, mosquitoes, ticks, air, food, and water. You can get them anywhere! What...

Fatty Liver and Ugly Toes

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT

My husband spent many of his young years on fishing boats in Alaska. The life of a professional fisher is not easy. Their days were 18 to 22 hours on their feet fishing, and they would be out on the boat from 2 week to a month at a time. Life was hard and made for real men, but it also made for toe fungus. Wearing the same shoes, and sometimes running out of...

Every Minute Counts

Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 EDT

I grew up thinking that husbands and wives were always happy with each other—never a fuss or fight. It never occurred to me that some parents might spank in anger or be abusive to their children. I had no idea that some fathers, uncles, brothers, even pastors and deacons molested little children. The first time I saw a young couple fighting I was thirteen and babysitting their children. I was astonished! I was blown...

Healthy Broth

Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Old fashioned broth is packed with important minerals that have disappeared from the American diet. They have been replaced with the discovery of monosodium glutamate (MSG). What is MSG ? It is a neurotoxic substance that causes a wide range of reactions from temporary headaches to permanent brain damage. You might think you do not use MSG, but it is in bouillon cubes, canned broths and soups, dehydrated soup mixes, sauce mixes, TV dinners,...

I Made an Herb Girl Out of Me

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EDT

When I first started learning about herbs and their properties I was captivated by the possibilities. I knew that if half of everything I was reading was true, a lot of people were missing out on the healing power of God’s plants. First I needed to test them for myself. I had to know if they really worked as well as the books claimed. So with the little herb research I had done I...

Tincture Making Made Simple

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EDT

I hear all the time how intimidating it is for people to make tinctures or herb concoctions. I have realized over the years that things are only complicated when you are unfamiliar with them. So, I am going to show you, step by step, how to make your own tincture at home. Also, at a fraction of the cost of store-bought tinctures, you can make a year’s supply for your family and be assured...

The Bottom Line

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

By now, most New Year’s resolutions have fallen by the wayside—and perhaps to the bottom if your resolution was to lose weight! Maybe your approach was wrong. Dieting is usually not effective in the long run. Low calorie diets will enable you to lose weight fast, but they will also usually lower your metabolism. What’s wrong with that? Lower metabolism means your food will not burn off as fast. Your body will be expecting...

Science Fiction Horror Story

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

Which word in the title is erroneous: Science—Fiction—Horror—Story? It’s the word fiction. The food you eat is no longer the food God made for the human body. Evolutionary scientists have irreversibly changed the DNA of plant, animal, and human cells. They are uncreating God’s creation, rendering staple foods unfit for human or animal consumption. I recently read two books, and the following article contains quotes from those books (indicated by quotation marks), with some...

Herbs During Pregnancy

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

What are the risks of using natural herbs during pregnancy? Although herbs are natural, not all herbs are safe to take during pregnancy. Women are urged to consult a trained and experienced herbalist (or other professional who is trained to work with herbs) if they want to take herbs during their pregnancies. What are some herbs I should be cautious about during my pregnancy? Depending on the source, some information will list an herb...

Nutrient Rich Smoothies!

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Are you tired of spending lots of money on vitamins that don’t seem to make a difference? I know how you feel. Most vitamins are very hard for your body to process. In fact, it's so common for vitamins to not break down at all that there is a saying, “I have really expensive pee.” Yellow, yellow, smelly vitamins down the drain. That means your body is not digesting them, and they're going right...

Tea - Love at First Sip

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

I discovered my first cup of coffee when I was about 16 years old. Love at first taste! Over the next several years I cultivated and refined my coffee senses, knowing exactly what I liked. I loved experimenting, trying new brands and making different combinations. My mother's early warnings of caffeine addiction began to fade to the back of my mind as I enjoyed a cup every morning. And then every morning and evening....