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Published on Leave a comment on Habits People Over 60 Still Practice That Quietly Built Stronger Families Than Most Modern Advice Ever Could

Maybe the Best Modern Advice isn’t New at all.
It’s time we Start Practicing what they Never Stopped Doing.

By Adam Kelton from Veg Out Mag

We like to think our generation has it all figured out.

We have life coaches, mindfulness apps, therapy podcasts, and endless advice online.

But talk to someone in their 60s or 70s, and you’ll quickly realize that many of them built something that feels increasingly rare: families that actually stay close, grounded, and connected.

They didn’t have fancy tools or self-help jargon.

What they had were simple habits that worked because they were lived, not preached.

Here are nine of those habits that quietly built stronger families than most modern advice ever could.

Families Who Eat Together Are Often Happier
Shared Mealtimes Are Good For Bonding

They Ate Together

It sounds small, but this one was the glue.

In most homes decades ago, dinner wasn’t optional.

You didn’t scroll through your phone in the living room or grab a plate and disappear to your room.

You sat down, waited for everyone, and ate together.

Psychologists have since confirmed what our grandparents already knew: shared meals strengthen emotional bonds, improve communication, and reduce the chances of kids developing anxiety or depression.…

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Published on 6 Comments on Gummy Vitamins Etc Are Basically Another Candy Craze – More Sugar More Chemicals

By Janet Vargas - Independent Natural Health Researcher

Are we Really that Gullible or just plain Brain Washed to Believe All the Claims that are being made?

Vitamin Tablets vs Gummies: Should You Ditch Time-Tested Capsules For Candies?

Yes they look just like candies and come in a variety of flavours. And most importantly, they claim to be the answer for your skin, hair, and even sleep woes. In short, Gummy Vitamins and supplements look tempting and you can avoid taking tablets or capsules. HERE

Be Not Quick To Buy - Recognise These Charlatans!

Hey, wait a minute…."they look tempting"….does that mean we can snack on them, whatever? Or have we become so weak-willed that "everything" has to give us "Enjoyment" even Supplements? Let's do the Math and come to our senses hey? Rather than having to be "turned-on" about everything. And if these so-called Supplements do give us a buzz, maybe they are just like the Fake Foods in Supermarkets that Excite the Tastebuds and are Bad for our Health! The fact is that Manufacturers ENGINEER Fake Foods and Fake Supplements with a "Bliss Point" so we will Crave More and Buy More….and…

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Published on 1 Comment on 50+ Ways to Cheer Someone Up – See If Some Of These Appeal

IN THE LAST FEW YEARS, SOME OF US HAVE LEARNT SOME GOOD COPING SKILLS, AND OTHERS ARE REALLY COPING NOT SO WELL. MOST TIMES, YOU CAN'T CHANGE CIRCUMSTANCES FOR THEM, BUT YOU CAN MAYBE MAKE THINGS A LITTLE LIGHTER BY BREAKING UP SOME POSSIBLE RUMINATION AND GIVING THEM SOME TANGIBLE IDEAS TO DISPERSE SOME CLOUDY THOUGHTS. SOMETIMES, JUST A SIMPLE INTERVENTION OF HAVING YOUR COMPANY FOR A WHILE AND DOING SOMETHING DIFFERENT CAN BREAK UP A SOMBER STATE OF MIND THAT IS MAKING THEM FEEL SAD, LONELY OR VULNERABLE. IT'S SHOWING THEM SOMEONE CARES, HEY? AND THAT CAN MEAN A LOT.

Fill Someone's Day With Sunshine - There's So Many Ways!!!

From Different Authors

By Rachel Sharpe

Write Them A Card

If your goal is to cheer someone up, send snail mail and mail them a card. Let the card be a surprise. Within the card, write down all the reasons why you think that person is incredible. It’s a great way to make the person feel special and appreciated. It’ll likely be kept as a memento for years to come. If the person who needs cheering up typically doesn’t get mail, this will be a pleasant surprise for them.…

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Published on Leave a comment on The Best Ways To Take Childrens Learning Outside, According To An Outdoor Play Expert

Bountyteam  MSN

I LOVE THIS ARTICLE BECAUSE I THINK CHILDREN TODAY SPEND FAR TOO MUCH TIME INDOORS. EVEN LITTLE KIDDIES AND TODDLERS GROW UP BEFORE THEIR TIME WITH SOME OF THE TV PROGRAMS THEY WATCH AND SO MUCH PLAY WITH TECH DEVICES. SOME OUTDOOR LIVING IS HEALTHY FOR KIDS - AND PARENTS TOO. LET'S TAKE SOME GOOD TIPS FROM SOMEONE WHO RELATES WELL WITH CHILDREN, HEY?

While we all know homework is necessary for a child’s valuable education, spending time outside is just as essential to children’s physical and mental wellbeing.

But the majority of Aussie kids prefer indoor play despite the many benefits of playing outside on their mood, feelings of satisfaction, creativity and development.

With the school holidays right around the corner and the challenges of lockdowns and restrictions continuing to impact many Australians, Penny Whitehouse, educator and outdoor play expert, shares her tips to take learning outside.

As a working mum, I know it’s easy to slip into an indoor routine and let the kids stay glued to the screen. However, the published research – and my professional experience through 12 years as a wildlife and environmental education officer working to cultivate joy from outdoor play – confirm there are major benefits to kids learning and playing outside during their development years.…

Published on Leave a comment on The Aira Breeze & Oribreeze: One and the Same SCAM to Avoid in Summer Weather – Cheap and Nasty!

By Janet Vargas - Independent Natural Health Researcher 30+ Yrs

Airo Breeze/AiraBreeze exhibits multiple characteristics of a Online Scam, with Hundreds of Consumers Reporting Misleading Advertising, poor product quality, hidden fees, and severe refund delays. While promotional videos claim it is a highly effective portable air conditioner, actual consumer experiences on independent review websites strongly warn against purchasing it.

Aira Breeze SCAM - Flimsy AVOID - Cheap and Nasty

I ordered one of these for Personal Use well after Midnight when Overtired and a Double Order went through. What a dirty trick! Usually I Check EVERYTHING for SCAMS, you Cannot be Too Careful!

WHAT A DELIBERATE GIP - Totally False SCAM!!!!!! – Hi Folks, I usually ALWAYS type a Product OR Service NAME + SCAM into a Google Search and Find a Scam Report or a Number of them, if it is a Scam.

This time, I was tired and didn't Think Properly. When I saw PayPal on the Sales Page, I went to Buy ONE at $68.90.....It Charged me $111.79 (with Insurance I did Not ask for) it brought up the Product again with the $68.90 and CHARGED ME for 2 ITEMS.…

Published on Leave a comment on Local Churches are a Constantine Set Up – NOT what JESUS Called Us to – Warm and Courteous, Inviting and Family Orientated in Homes!

By Janet Vargas - Inspirational Writer and People's Advocate

Do You Still Wish to Stay in That Local Church System OR Are you Awake To It
and Not Sure of What to Do?

Let’s be completely honest with each other. It is incredibly easy to look at the rigid, impersonal landscape of modern religion and feel entirely out of place. Whether you have spent decades warming a seat or have never stepped foot inside a church building because the whole scene strikes you as bizarre, your instincts are actually spot on. Especially with Mega Churches. They even have ATMs in their Foyer - such a Mercenary Enterprise, and Local Churches often have Fancy Renovations.

So many decent people are stepping back from these Formal Structures because they realise that Authentic Love and Family cannot be manufactured in a Sterile Institution.

You don't have to tolerate a Lifeless Corporate Franchise, the Rigid Expectations, or an Unstable Emotional Circus to have a Real Connection with Your Creator. There is a massive difference between a Heartless Religious Machine and a Genuine, Loving Relationship with a Living God who sees you exactly as you are.…

Published on Leave a comment on Air Purification Wonder or Blunder? Exposing the “Jake Hoe” Dust Scam – Toxic Beguiling Promises – Such an Evil Demise!!!

By Janet Vargas - Independent Natural Health Researcher 30+ Yrs
With Assistance from AI (Guided and Selective)

HIGH ALERT!!! THIS IS NASTY, FOLKS, YOU REALLY HAVE TO READ THIS! IF NOT FOR YOURSELF, AT-LEAST FOR OTHERS YOU KNOW. AS A RESEARCHER and HEALTH ADVOCATE, I AM VERY UPSET ABOUT THIS, REALLY UPSET, BECAUSE NOT ONLY ARE THEY "RIP-OFF-MERCHANTS" ...... THIS CAN ACTUALLY MAKE YOU DESPERATELY ILL IF YOU HAVE ASTHMA OR ALLERGIES (Any kind of Respiratory Disorder) SENSITIVITY TO CHEMICALS Etc AND LITTLE KIDS! AND IT'S REALLY BAD FOR PETS SENSITIVE NOSES!

TELL ME, WHY ARE THESE THINGS NOT TRACKED DOWN AND BANNED FROM MANUFACTURE? IT'S BEYOND ME! EXCEPT TO SAY THAT GOVERNMENTS IN WESTERN COUNTRIES AT-LEAST, ARE APATHETIC and LETHARGIC WHEN IT COMES TO "POLICING" THINGS LIKE THIS and THEY DON'T. IT'S ABSOLUTELY SHAMEFUL. VERY! THIS IS THE LATEST VIRAL SCAM. PLEASE READ ON.

Multi-Functional Air Magic Box -
These ROGUE Manufacturers Win The Lottery for CRUELTY

In my Professional Opinion, this is by far the Worst Viral SCAM Since "Derila Pillows"
and really, I don't think the people who Make this CREEPY Device have an Ounce of Mercy in their Heart or Brain.…

Published on Leave a comment on The Independent Health Researcher’s Master Directory: 30+ Years of Pantry Wisdom from Janet

By Janet Vargas - Independent Natural Health Researcher 30+ Yrs
With Some Assistance

As an independent natural health researcher with over 30 years of experience in the Australian wellness field, I have dedicated my life to looking past clever marketing and scrutinising food labels. We do not need artificial flavour enhancers, toxic loads of refined sugars, or highly processed industrial seed oils to make our food taste phenomenal.

Here is your definitive, master shopping directory of clean, functional, whole-food kitchen staples—many proudly local or easily sourced in Australia—complete with their transparent ingredient lists and deep health insights.

  • The Seasoned Salts, Stocks & Herb Blends
  • Vogel Herbamare Original Seasoning Salt
  • Description: Infused with 12 organic, fresh-harvested vegetables and herbs, steeped in French Camargue sea salt for up to a year before vacuum drying.
  • Ingredients: Sea salt, celery, leek, cress, onion, chives, parsley, lovage, garlic, basil, marjoram, rosemary, thyme, and kelp.
  • A.Vogel Trocomare Organic Spicy Seasoning Salt
  • Description: The zesty sister to Herbamare, incorporating a clean, warm kick of chili and pepper.
  • Ingredients: Sea salt, celery, leek, cress, onion, chives, parsley, lovage, garlic, basil, marjoram, rosemary, thyme, kelp, hot pepper (chili), and paprika.
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Published on Leave a comment on Oloyin Beans (Sweet Beans) What Are They? A Very Beneficial West African Legume!

By Janet Vargas - Independent Natural Health Researcher 30+ Yrs
With Some Assistance

These are also referred to as Honey Beans.
They are a pleasant Tasty Nutritious Savoury Bean.

Oloyin beans (also known as Nigerian Honey Beans or Ewa Oloyin, a cultivar of Vigna unguiculata / cowpeas) have a distinct protein and nutritional architecture compared to Kidney Beans, Faba Beans, and Chickpeas.

Because Oloyin beans belong to the cowpea/black-eyed pea family rather than the Phaseolus (common bean) or Vicia family, their protein structure behaves differently in terms of digestibility and antinutrient profile.

Protein & Amino Acid Breakdown

Nutrient / MetricOloyin (Honey) BeansKidney BeansFaba Beans
Dried Split Broadbeans		Chickpeas
SpeciesVigna unguiculataPhaseolus vulgarisVicia fabaCicer arietinum
Crude Protein (Dry)22% – 25%~23% – 24%26% – 32%~19% – 21%
Lysine LevelVery HighHighExtremely HighHigh
Methionine & CysteineLow (Limiting)Low (Limiting)Lowest (Limiting)Slightly Higher
Digestibility RateHigh (Easier on gut)ModerateModerate (Skin retards it)

Key Comparisons Across the Four Legumes

1. Faba Beans (The Heavyweight Protein Champion)

  • Protein Density: Faba beans hold the highest raw protein concentration of the four (often hitting 30%+ in split varieties).
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Published on Leave a comment on The Ancient Super-Grains We’re Missing Out On: How West African Foodways Mastered Complete Proteins & Gut Health

By Janet Vargas - Independent Natural Health Researcher 30+ Yrs
With Some Assistance

When we talk about "ancient health wisdom" down under, our minds usually head straight to the Mediterranean coast or traditional Asian herbalism. But thousands of kilometers away, an entire continent has been quietly running circles around modern Western nutrition for millennia. While modern Australian diets struggle with refined grains, ultra-processed protein substitutes, and rampant gut dysfunction, traditional West African foodways have already perfected the art of cellular health.

From nutrient-dense super-grains like Fonio and Pearl Millet to naturally sweet Oloyin honey beans that feed your gut microbiome, West Africa isn't just catching up to modern wellness—it’s leading the way. Here is why it’s time for Aussie health seekers to look west, ditch the sink-drain nutrient loss, and rediscover the ancestral blueprint for true gut and cellular vitality.

The Forgotten Super-Grains: Why Fonio, Millet, and Sorghum Outshine Modern Staples

Walk down any Australian supermarket aisle, and you’ll see shelves dominated by wheat, white rice, and heavily processed, gluten-free substitutes that often leave your blood sugar on a roller coaster. Meanwhile, West African foodways have relied on a power trio of climate-resilient, nutrient-packed ancient grains that put refined Western staples to shame.…

Published on Leave a comment on The Constantine Deception: How A Wonderful Christian Movement Became A Machine

By Janet Vargas - Inspirational Writer with Guided AI Assistance

Let’s stop pretending that the Modern Institutional Church
looks anything like the Movement Jesus started.

If you read the New Testament, you see a living, breathing Family. They met in Simple Rooms, broke bread around ordinary dinner tables, and shared everything they had. They didn’t have budgets, mortgages, stages, or professional performers. They didn’t have a hierarchy. They had a Direct Unmediated Connection to Jesus, and they were known for their radical, self-sacrificing Love.

So, how did we get from a Vibrant Home-Based Movement of Love
to a rigid, multi-billion-dollar corporate franchise?

The turning point has a name: The Emperor Constantine.

In the fourth century, the Roman Empire did something catastrophic to the Faith. Constantine didn’t just legalise Christianity; he Institutionalised it. He took a radical, Anti-Establishment Movement and repackaged it to Serve the Agenda of the State.

So the True Facts are Virtually everything modern "church people" consider sacred didn’t come from Jesus OR the Apostles. It came straight from the Imperial Palace of Rome!

The Three Pillars of the Machine

When Constantine merged the State with the Christianity, three massive shifts occurred that completely corrupted the way People relate to Jesus and Each Other:

  1. From People to Palaces (The Buildings)
    The Early Disciples knew they were the temple of God.
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Published on Leave a comment on Intro Series: Garden to Table: How to Squeeze Maximum Nutrition and Big Grocery Savings Out of Limited Spaces

By Janet Vargas - Owner of this Website
With Some Assistance
I Research Healthy Gardening Often

Let’s face it: walking through an Australian supermarket produce aisle lately can feel like a shock to the wallet. Packaged salad mixes, fresh bunched herbs, and vibrant specialty vegetables have become premium luxury items, pushing healthy eating further out of reach for everyday families.

But what if you could take total control of your food supply, bypass grocery store markups completely, and harvest pristine, nutrient-dense ingredients right outside your door—even if you only have a concrete courtyard, a rental balcony, or a tiny paved patch?

Welcome to the Garden-To-Table Blueprint. This four-part guide is specifically designed to show everyday Aussies how to convert minimal space into high-output, chemical-free food zones that can save your household between $1,500 and $2,000 every single year.

📚 Your Quick-Scroll Reading Roadmap:
[Intro] ──> [Part 1: Health & Economics] ──> [Part 2: Safe Spaces] ──> [Part 3: Zero-Waste Budgets] ──> [Part 4: Advanced Soil]

As a Health Researcher with over 30 years of Independent Experience, I don't just care about Saving Money; I care about Deep Cellular Nutrition and keeping your family safe from hidden environmental toxins.…

Published on Leave a comment on Part 1: The Foundations of Saving Big with Homegrown Greens & Veggies

By Janet Vargas - Owner of this Website
With Guided and Selected AI Assistance
I Research Healthy Gardening Often

Beat Supermarket Inflation and Take Control of
Your Nutritional Health "YES!"

CHALLENGING THE STATUS-QUO OF EXPENSIVE FOOD and SUPPLEMENTS
MAKING NUTRITION LESS COMPLICATED
MOST TIMES, THIS CAN BE QUITE SIMPLE. I WILL SHOW YOU HOW.
AND BRINGING SOME SAVINGS IN THE MAKINGS TO YOU
WHO CHOOSE TO BENEFIT FROM THIS MESSAGE
AND PUT IT INTO PRACTICE.

With grocery prices soaring across Australia, everyday families are feeling the squeeze at the checkout. Packaged salads, fresh herbs, and specialty greens have become premium luxury items, often sporting massive retail markups. By taking matters into your own hands and growing targeted, High-Yielding Crops at Home, an average Australian Family can easily Lower Grocery Inflation—Saving well over $1,200 to $1,500 annually. Those Savings Add Up over a few years hey?

However, maximum savings mean nothing without optimal biological health. True garden-to-table nutrition requires understanding the biochemistry of the plants we eat, allowing us to absorb maximum nutrients while safely managing natural plant compounds like oxalic acid.

The Grocery Saving Pipeline:
[Supermarket Packaged Greens] ──> [Homegrown "Cut-and-Come-Again" Beds] ──> [Up to $1500+ Annual Savings]

The Economics of Backyard Greens vs.…

Published on Leave a comment on Part 2: Small Footprints, Big Yields: Avoiding Risky Cheap Plastics in Small Space Gardening

By Janet Vargas - Owner of this Website
With Some Assistance
I Research Healthy Gardening Often

Maximize Balconies, Patios, and Paved Courtyards Safely

"Short on Space to Grow Veggies? i will show you Ways Around That!"

You do not need a sprawling suburban quarter-acre block to feed your family fresh, premium produce. Whether you are managing a high-rise balcony, a rented concrete patio, or a tiny paved courtyard, you can transform empty vertical and horizontal spaces into highly productive food zones.

By utilizing targeted vertical frameworks, balcony troughs, and ground-level planters, you can secure massive yields while keeping your food supply completely free from toxic chemical contamination.

📐 Small Footprint Layout Options:
[Vertical Walls / A-Frames] ──> [Balcony Troughs] ──> [Fabric Grow Bags] ──> [Food-Safe PP Planters]
(High-Altitude Herbs)   (Rail Leafy Greens)   (Air-Pruning Roots)  (Leach-Free Pods)

The Toxic Trap: Why Cheap, Single-Use Plastics Do Not Belong in Your Food Supply

When space and budgets are tight, it is incredibly tempting to follow advice from online videos encouraging the use of free household items like industrial plastic mayonnaise buckets, ice-cream containers, or discarded plastic soda bottles.

Various YouTube Gardeners encouraging the use of these is SO DODGY,
as a health researcher, I CRINGE!…