To date, the U.S. government has never given a legal definition to the terms “cruelty free” or “not tested on animals”. This means it’s up to the consumer to educate her or himself on the issue of animal use and abuse in industries that are not required by law to test their products on animals. [...]
The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) recommends that we eat Whole grains. The nutritional value of wheat changes significantly when it is refined and processed. Wheat is a source of food that has been the staff for the bulk of the world since time immemorial. Yet there are people, especially in Western countries, that [...]
A Fall Activity That Pays Big Dividends Soil condition is the single most important aspect of successful gardening. More landscapes and lawns fail to flourish because of poor soil than any other reason. The best way to improve soil is through the addition of organic matter. And there’s no better type of organic matter than [...]
Before turning your soil in the garden this year, take some time to think about what it takes to create a healthy garden. When I speak of a healthy garden I mean building good soil and nourishing crops to prevent most garden problems from ever occurring. I always heard “healthy soil produces healthy plants”, and [...]
STILLWATER — As a homeowner, you want a neat, landscaped yard. But you also may want a dog for security purposes and for loyal companionship for you and your family. Can you succeed at having both? Yes, but some considerations in planning for both the dog and the landscape will keep both objectives more compatible, [...]
INTRODUCTION If there is one place you should to be able to say anything, it’s the doctor’s office. But a surprising new report finds many patients are often resistant to discuss important medical conditions with their doctor. As Dr. Dean Edell reports, not talking about something could result in not getting care. SAM “Since I [...]
It’s six-o’clock and I hear a rattling sound outside my kitchen window. Nerve impulse from ear to brain make an instant identity match with the Baltimore oriole. He’s announced his arrival at my nectar feeder, giving a few clear notes of his whistle song before taking a long drink and departing. I do a little [...]
1 stick (1/4 lb.) butter or margarine 10-oz. stick extra sharp cheese – shredded 1 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese 1 medium onion – grated Garlic powder (at least 1 teaspoon, or to taste) Put all above ingredients in large bowl & when softened mix thoroughly by hand. Place contents in smaller bowl & refrigerate [...]
This time of year, TV is loaded with commercials showing children coming in from the frozen tundra to the warm comfort of a hot, steaming bowl of soup. Well, soup is a “comfort” food, and it does warm you from the inside out – but it doesn’t PERK you up. Dark, cold gray days scream [...]
Q: My husband has recently been diagnosed with IGA Nephropathy (kidney disease). He is eventually going to need to have a kidney transplant. His creatinine, bun, hematocrit, etc. are all high or low. Does anyone have have information on herbs/vitamins that could help? A1: One of the best, and safest, kidney tonics is nettle leaf. I either [...]
