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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....

Castor: Bean or Seed?

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Facts: The castor bean comes from the castor oil plant. Despite their name, castor beans are not a true bean; they may also be called castor seeds. The use of castor seeds dates back as much as 4,000 years, as they have been found in ancient Egyptian tombs. The oil from the castor seed was used mostly for fuel because the oil burns very slowly. Global castor seed production is around 1 million tons...

Eating Wild!

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Eating wild! I know many of you are thinking this is far out and old fashioned. Old fashioned it might be, but more in fashion than you think. Many “normal people” eat things out of the wild, such as soups, salads, meat, and many more “wild dishes” that can be prepared and in a delicious way. No, you will not be malnourished, and in fact, it can be much more nutritious than your daily...

Survival

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Survival, the most powerful instinct of all, recently awakened by the financial crisis and the threatening political climate, is the primary concern expressed in the many letters we are receiving. It is not a new experience for me, because I remember many similar awakenings in my 63 years. In the fifties and very early sixties, there were many businesses advertising the construction of your own personal nuclear bomb shelter. Schools and businesses had regular...

Smart Pack

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In an emergency, have you ever scrambled to collect the things you need? Well, you need something like what we call a Smart Pack. It can be a serious and life-saving pack, or just a fun pack for fun occasions. Those of us who have delivered babies have already employed this concept. Knowing that the baby is coming soon, we gather up and pack the things we may need for our home birth, or...

Healthy Again

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

When bentonite clay is taken into one’s body, metals and toxins are drawn into the ‘sponge’ through electrical attraction and bonding. A few years ago my husband and I moved into a house infested with black mold in it—but we couldn’t see it and didn’t know it was there. In a short time, we both started getting sick. At first we just thought our immune systems were run down, but three months later I...

Enzyme Chocolate

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

Chocolate Icing/Fudge on a Spoon 1 C. Raw honey 3/4 C. Coconut oil (cold pressed), melted 1 C. Coco powder 1/2 tsp. Salt 1/2 C. Toasted pecans (optional) Peppermint extract or essential oil to taste (optional) Stir ingredients well. Option 1: Use as icing on top of a cake. Option 2: Grease pan with coconut oil then fill with mixture. Chill for Fudge on a Spoon. Chocolate Mousse Cookies/Mousse Icing 1/3 C. Raw coconut...

If I Had Cancer

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Mike's dad died of cancer when he was only 52 years old. He lived with us some during that last year of his life. He followed all the standard medical advice, operations, chemo, radiation, etc. The tragedy of those days put into me an intense interest in studying the many different natural cancer treatments that have become available over the last 35 years. Everyone living today is a potential victim of cancer. It consumes...

Big Foot

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Do you have swollen feet? It is not only uncomfortable; it can also be a threat to your health. If you don’t think it is serious enough yet to consult a doctor, I can give you a natural remedy with no side effects but very effective in relieving the swelling. *Switch from store-bought salt to sea salt for your family. *Stop eating salty foods, which would include chips, fries, popcorn, etc. *Stop adding any...

The WOW of Herbs

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

I am constantly amazed at the herbs God has given us. “And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth” (Genesis 1:29). “He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man” (Psalm 104:14). My latest WOW was last week when Jared, a videographer for our upcoming Herb video, came up to film. There was great...

Double-E Immune Booster

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

New research has opened amazing advances into herbal medicine, including information that will help rev up the immune system. We continually research and upgrade our pre-mixes to include all the best herbs available. Flu, virus, and infections all are enemies ready to lay us low. Our natural immune system is our first and best defense. God gave us leaves, roots and good sense to help us keep our immune systems working in top order...

Cinnamon & Spice and Everything Nice

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

has become a good friend to me this past year. Diabetes runs in my family. When I was expecting my third baby I found it necessary to watch my diet in order to maintain a normal blood sugar level. I had to eat protein every three hours--a handful of peanuts, a glass of fresh milk, or a bite of tuna, just to keep from feeling like I was going to forget who I was....

When the Rubber Missed the Road

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Sometimes unexpected events make you step up to the plate and test you on things you thought you knew. That’s what happened this week when two friends of Shoshanna’s took a nice easy motorcycle ride on a rural (curvy) Tennessee road. Just a small patch of loose gravel caused the wheel to slip sideways, and the next second they were lying out in the hot noon sun moaning in pain. As far as I...

Spirulina

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 00:00:00 EST

When I was growing up, my mom would often bring to my attention a few ladies that she knew who had bodies damaged by polio or severely handicapping accidents. These women were exceptional because they did not succumb to their physical handicaps. Instead, they were continually looking for diet, health, and exercise to help them be as strong as possible. Being a “Super Mom” really starts in your spirit, and your attitude. “For as...

Honey, Do You Love Me?

Sun, 27 Nov 2005 00:00:00 EST

When I was a kid, Dad occasionally referred to the jar of raw honey on our table as “bee vomit” in order to alarm the youngest sibling who may not yet know where honey comes from. In spite of the horrid mental image his words conjured, we all loved his Cinnamon-honey toast, and stood in line waiting for our share, glass of milk and plate in hand. The list of health benefits in honey...