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Published on Leave a comment on A Common Digestive Disorder IBS and What You Can Do About It: See This “Healthy FODMAP” Diet – It May Help You!

By Janet Vargas - Independent Natural Health Researcher 30+ Yrs

Have you heard of IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome? It is a somewhat troubling Disorder where your Digestive System is experiencing an Upheaval (disturbance in no small way) pretty much on a daily basis. STRESS is known to Flair Up distressing Symptoms of Cramping and Bloating; Gas and Flatulence, pronounced Stomach Gurgalling; accompanied with Bouts of Constipation and Diarrhoea. And even Irritability, due to ongoing discomfort which is stressful within itself. You can understand the Toll this would have on one’s Nervous System? And this Disorder has progressively getting more Common in Recent Years affecting more people.

Low FODMAP Diet - Healthier Lists

FODMAPs are any of a group of carbohydrates whose presence in the diet is thought to contribute to the symptoms of IBS. The term is used mainly with reference to a diet that is low in these compounds (which are mainly carbohydrates).

FODMAPs stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides,
monosaccharides and polyols.

These are all Types of Carbohydrates that are Poorly Absorbed in the Small Intestine. As a result, they travel to the Large Intestine mostly Intact, where they’re Fermented by Gut Bacteria.…

Published on Leave a comment on 2 Herbs That Benefit Eyesight, Immune System and Digestive Health: Chives and Parsley!

Hi there, these are two Articles for this Post - one on Chives and one on Parsley in the Interest of Better Health. I trust that many of you will give Chives and Parsley a try and maybe inspired to Grow some Organically too.

The Garden Herb that Experts say Boosts Immune Health
and Protects your Vision

From Independent UK

Herbalists may Recommend them for Digestive Health,
Supporting the Immune System, and as a Mild Diuretic

Chives are a longstanding favorite in cream cheese, omelettes, scrambled eggs and spreads. But did you know the popular, slightly peppery-tasting herb comes with some major health benefits?

Just a tablespoon of the thin green vegetable – which some may mistake for the stronger-tasting, thicker green onion – helps to provide essential vitamins and minerals that strengthen eye health, and support a well-regulated gut and immune system.

Chives contain antibacterial and antiviral compounds, according to a handful of past studies published since the early 2000s.

“In modern herbalism, chives are used for their mild antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. Herbalists may recommend them for digestive health, supporting the immune system, and as a mild diuretic,” botanist Dr.…

Published on Leave a comment on Why Salt Is Really Bad For You AND Its Really GOOD For You Too – How To Know The Difference!

How is it that we hear so much BAD and GOOD about SALT in our Diet folks? Because we are talking about Two Different Kinds of Salt - completely different - the Unhealthy and the Healthy; the Synthetic and the Natural; the Chemical and Not Chemical. Medicos are absolutely right in telling us to AVOID Common Commercial Table and Cooking Salt but not to Avoid ALL Salt like the plague. Because one is Corrupted and the other is Genuine, provided by NATURE. And hence, it has so many Benefits.

The Hidden Dangers Of Common Commercial Table Salt!

For clarity, we shall look into these things in detail, and you will see what I mean. How good would that be? Because you don't want to be missing out on the many-fold Benefits. TRUE Uncontaminated Salt is VITAL for our Health and our health can actually be compromised without it, whereby we are not functioning at our best. True Knowledge is Power, so let's not throw the baby out with the bath water hey? You will see the distinction between the two. I will address the Bad one first, then the Healthy one.…

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From FarmersAlmanac.Com

Has all this hand washing left you with very dry or raw, chapped skin? We've got a few natural remedies for that, some may surprise you!

If you’re like most, you’ve been doing some crazy handwashing lately—and topping it off with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer—to keep germs at bay. This kind of frequent hand washing while a reliable way to ward off illness, can lead to dry, chapped skin, according to dermatologists.

Practicing good hand hygiene kills germs, but it also strips away your skin’s natural oils. And for those who experience cold, dry weather, it can be a double whammy. As a result, your hands may even be raw, cracked, and screaming for help. So what can you do? We have a few easy, natural solutions.

First, A Few Hand-Washing Tips

  • When heading to the sink, stick to natural, fragrance-free soaps. You can also try using liquid Castile soap to wash with. Add a squirt to a pump dispenser and fill the rest with water. You can also add a few drops of germ-fighting tea tree oil, and fractionated coconut oil, or “liquid coconut oil,” to help keep your hands smooth.
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From BalconyGardenWeb.Com

IT'S AMAZING HOW THOSE MITES SPIN THEIR WEBS FROM FROM BRANCH TO BRANCH OR AROUND TWIGS OAT THE END OF BRANCHES IF YOU'RE NOT WATCHFUL OR EVEN IN NO TIME AT ALL SOMETIMES. SO HOW ABOUT HAVING A LIST OF PLANTS YOU CAN CHOOSE FROM THAT WILL CASE THEM TO GO ELSEWHERE, WHATEVER? THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT YOU WILL FIND HERE IN THIS POST.

Growing Plants That Will Deal With Spider-Mites

#1 Peppermint

Peppermint is one of the best choices for keeping spiders away from your garden. If you didn’t know, spiders are very sensitive to scent, which is how they detect friends and foes. As it happens, a peppermint plant produces intense scents that can penetrate through a considerable area. This widespread scent should be an efficient motivation for spiders to stay away. In short, plants in your indoor/outdoor garden will be free from the potential damages a spider could inflict. However, it would be best to keep in mind that peppermint is an aggressive plant in many ways. So, you have to re-pot the plant if you think the growth is out of control.

#2 Lavender

You do not have to think about repelling or killing spiders to keep a lavender plant in your garden.…

Published on Leave a comment on Chemical Detergents, Dish Soaps, and Depression.

How Cleaning Products Are Messing With Your Mental Health

Interview with Marilee Nelson from Branch Basics

When it comes to our mental and physical health, we often focus on what we should eat, how much we should exercise, and how much we should meditate –  and forget to take a good look at where we spend most of our time: our homes.

Be Kind To Yourself - Nasty Chemicals In Many Cleaning Products Are Worse Than You Think.

In this week’s blog and podcast, I speak with Marilee Nelson, founder of Branch Basics, about how the hidden toxins in our home can affect our mental and physical wellbeing, how to keep our living spaces free of toxic chemicals and products, how to protect our brains and bodies outside of the home and more!

As Marilee points out, products with harmful chemicals like pesticides and artificial fragrances in our homes can harm our health. Even small amounts can affect us, including many of the ingredients in supposedly non-toxic products! There is little regulation regarding cleaning supplies, and many do not even have a full ingredient list. We do not even understand how many of these chemicals affect our health over the short and long term (Marilee describes the impact of these chemicals in detail on the Branch Basics YouTube channel, if you are interested in learning more).   …

Published on Leave a comment on Go With Nature Instead Of Pesticides – Beneficial Plants/Insects Will Help Your Gardening Efforts

CHEMICALS ARE BAD NEWS, NATURE IS GOOD - IT WILL HELP YOU TAKE CARE OF YOUR GARDEN IF YOU WORK WITH IT'S PRINCIPLES, SOMETIMES REFERRED TO AS THE LAWS OF NATURE. JOIN THE MANY FOLK WHO ARE GOING CHEMICAL FREE. IF IT WASN'T FOR THE USE OF NASTY CHEMICALS, MEDICAL WAITING ROOMS WOULD BE HALF EMPTY. YES THAT'S TRUE, SO LETS LOOK AFTER OUR FAMILIES, HEY? AND SPREAD THE NEWS FROM THIS POST TO NEIGHBOURS AND FRIENDS, SO THEY CAN BENEFIT TOO. MANY ARE TURNING TO THE DIGGERS CLUB OR YOUTUBE AND VARIOUS WEBSITES FOR BETTER SOLUTIONS, SO HERE'S SOME OF MY EFFORTS TO HELP YOU WITH YOUR SEARCH, INCLUDING 2 SAFE ORGANIC SPRAYS.

You Will See 5 Beneficial Insects To Encourage.

EXCERPTS FROM DIFFERENT WEBSITES

To Help Insects, Make Them Welcome In Your Garden – Here’s How

By Brian Lovett - Postdoctoral Researcher in Mycology, West Virginia University

Lawns Are Insect Food Deserts

Some gardeners choose native plants to attract and support helpful insects. Often, however, those native plants are surrounded by vast expanses of lawn. If you’re a gardener looking for a new challenge this year, consider revamping all or part of your yard to support beneficial insects.…