Just over a year ago gardening without pain was a dream for me. After an x-ray, I knew it was nothing acute but just a beginning of a painful road ahead. If what I felt was early osteoarthritis, I knew I did not want to go any farther with it. The joint stiffness hindered me to bend over, and the ...
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Thoughts on the whole-food plant-based diet
If you follow us on social media you might have noticed that we talk about the whole-food plant-based diet more often. I thought it was time to share our thoughts on the whole-food plant-based diet, what is it, why eat healthily, and the challenges that come with it. What is a whole-food ...
Growing Aloe Vera in Cold Climate
Aloe Vera is one of the most well-known and used medicinal plant. The benefits of Aloe Vera are almost endless, a real must have plant in your garden. But the plant is only hardy to zones 8–11 and loves well drained soil. Not a good fit for a cold climate, to say the least. Still, we too can grow ...
Stop Brushing Teeth with Floor Cleaner
When I first heard about floor cleaner being in my toothpaste I was shocked. Not sure if I was seeking the information, or just came across it - it is too long ago. But one thing I was sure of: I did not want it in there. Sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), or Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) play similar ...
Freezing Oranges – Aloe Orange Drink
Aloe Orange blended together eliminates the taste of Aloe. A very healthy and tasty drink. To enjoy it year round you can freeze oranges and grow your Aloe. Oranges are just so juicy and yummy. Freshly pressed they are great as a morning drink by themselves but also in smoothies with other ...
The Flax Oil Quark Cheese Breakfast From Dr. Budwig
Note: This is an older recipe. We have since changed to a plant-based diet and love it. It's better for our health, all living and the planet. I have mentioned Dr. Budwig's Flax Oil and quark cheese diet before, here I'm sharing the recipe. The flax oil, quark cheese breakfast is one of our ...
Anti-Cancer Foods: Go Cruciferous
There is no doubt that eating lots of fruits and vegetables, along with berries, nuts, seeds, etc. is healthy, but not all of them are equally protective against cancer. There is one family that is especially protective: the cruciferous (cabbage-family) vegetables. What is so special about ...
Vitamix Blender Green Smoothie
For Valentine's day, I told my husband that I wanted a new blender for our kitchen. He agreed and still came home from work with a dozen beautiful red roses, so I have both roses and a blender now - he is just so sweet! Thank you, Jakob! What a special Valentine gift, now we can make our green ...