I read this piece, by LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer for CNN news. Lauran reports: WASHINGTON (AP) – Ten minutes of brisk exercise triggers metabolic changes that last at least an hour. The unfair news for panting newbies: The more fit you are, the more benefits you just might be getting. We all know that […]
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Companion Planting Organic Gardening Solutions Old time gardeners have planted certain plant combinations together for years believing the combinations have extraordinary (some even believe mysterious) powers for helping each other grow. Scientific study of companion planting has confirmed real benefits unique to these combinations. Practical experience has demonstrated to many gardeners which plants like each
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Piriformis Pain For multiple years I’ve done spring cleaning, both in and out of the house and yard, without pain issues. This year started like any other, the days got longer, snow started melting, preparations for the greening of the yard began. When spring arrives we spend long hours working to clear debris, compost leaves,
Learning to Love Asparagus Asparagus was never a vegetable we ate as children; I didn’t experience the taste until I met my future husband in my late twenties. Unfortunately my first taste originated from a can. I can hear the shrieking from all of you, as you can imagine I was not very fond of
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Random acts of kindness can change an otherwise dreary day Random acts of kindness can change a person’s outlook and life. Doing nice things for others, in hopes that they might pay it forward, is a goal I’ve always had. At times, I questioned my “whys” to devoting so much time to gardens when something
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Evolving to eating naturally and greener Feeding our family is a daunting task with all the conflicting information out there. Constant studies that say eating one thing today and the exact opposite thing tomorrow is for the best. The marketing trap tells you to eat naturally and greener to improve our overall health. At the
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Shakeology: Our first few days with a new vitamin shake My dearest husband has been using Shakeology, a meal replacement protein nutrient vitamin shake, that is reported to: boost energy, improve digestion, stop cravings, lose weight, works like a multi vitamin, and transforms your health. Updated for 2016, We’ve used this nutrient mix since 2009
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Shakeology Information Link Love the product and want to try it for yourself or need more Shakeology Information? Email me for a sample or click this affiliate link (support your local blogger) to place your order. How Shakeology works Ingredients derived from whole-food sources deliver the daily vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients your body
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Hawaii Trip (Day 5) Polihale State Beach After leaving Spouting Horn, we made our way west, along state Hwy 50, or Kaumualii Hwy. Day 5 and our ride towards Hawaii’s Polihale State Beach was mostly inland, with views of the countryside and mountains off in the distance. Soon we were passing the Russian Fort Elizabeth
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Mantis 4 Cycle Tiller Even as we vacationed in Texas with family, I was secretly thinking of my gardens, little did I know I’d soon have a Mantis Tiller doing the work. Digging in the soil, preparing for summer harvest was in my future. Of course first thing was preparing the soil: pulling weeds, adding
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