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The Energy of Celebrating

Celebrating life on a daily basis is an important part of healing, which, according to healer Barbara Ann Brennan, is really a process of remembering who you are. Whether engaged in a celebration or in using your energies for helpful, positive and/or creative rituals, time can appear to “fly by” at a faster rate. This […]

The Science of Composting

Composting is simple, and, when well-made, is the most effective long-term fertilizer for plants. Since compost is decomposed organic matter, it’s environmentally appropriate to turn your fresh fruit and vegetable scraps into fertilizer if you have a location to do so. This will not only enable you to grow healthier plants, it will reduce the […]

Spring Cleaning: Home Environmental Detoxification

As you start your spring cleaning it is good to be aware of how various products in the marketplace can create a negative force on our health. In his book Human Diversity, scientist Richard Lewontin states that human beings in this era are thought to be undergoing a far higher mutation rate. This is due […]

Recycling !

By now most of us have heard the axiom: “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.” We are living in a world of finite resources with a growing population. There are many ways to be making the best use of what we’ve got. Reduce. This first word is often skipped in the process, but it is perhaps the simplest […]

Phytochemicals

Phytochemicals are any of the many plant elements that have antioxidant properties, such as flavonoids, enzymes, tocopherols, and carotenoids. They are the biologically active compounds found in many foods. Some phytochemical substances found in common foods include: chlorophyll, plant sterols, and salicylic acid. Bioflavonoids (antioxidants found in citrus fruits), curcumin (an antioxidant found in mustard, […]