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A Thyme To Heal

A Thyme To Heal

“Everything on the earth has a purpose, every disease an herb to cure it, and every person a mission.”~ Mourning Dove The annual ritual of planning, designing, and implementing organic herbal gardens is one of themost gratifying highlights of Springtime for those of...
A Very Special Berry to Remember

A Very Special Berry to Remember

The Spring season is near at hand.  Spring adds a newness of life and beauty to the entire universe.  The excitement begins watching hummingbirds appear outside my window, the fight to stray rabbits away from eating the blooming roses, the planting of herbs and...
The Flexitarian Diet:  A Mindful Perspective

The Flexitarian Diet: A Mindful Perspective

The beginning of each new year inspires and motivates us to make positive recent changes in our lives, especially in health. In addition, with the knowledge of the importance of food, as it relates to our overall health and well-being, many of the new year’s...
The Vibrant Synergetic Effect of Vitamin C

The Vibrant Synergetic Effect of Vitamin C

Today’s popularity with vitamin C has never been so intense since 1747 with the emergence of Scurvy. The popularization of vitamin C is due to its positive effects on the immune system. Thus, choosing the most efficient vitamin C sources is imperative to prevent any...
Ultra- Processed Foods and Food Addiction

Ultra- Processed Foods and Food Addiction

As I stroll down the aisles of a new wholesale food chain specializing in organic foods, temptation continues to pull me to the snack foods section, specifically chips. Stopping and standing in front of my favorite brand of chips, I hear my inner voice state,...
Avocados, the Nutrient-Dense Powerhouse Fruit

Avocados, the Nutrient-Dense Powerhouse Fruit

Avocados are unique fruit in nature, dating back 10,000 years in South Central Mexico. However, it was not until 5,000 years ago, through the efforts of the Mesoamerican tribes (Aztecs and Maya) domestication of the fruit occurred. Mexico, Latin America, and...
LEMON’S Fresh Squeeze Health Benefits

LEMON’S Fresh Squeeze Health Benefits

Nothing is more satisfying than a good cold glass of fresh squeezed lemonade on a hot summer’s day, especially here in Texas. Growing up in Texas, I can only remember the daily use of fresh lemons in everything such as our Texas teas, seafood, vegetables,...
The Damaging Effects of Comfort Foods-Beware

The Damaging Effects of Comfort Foods-Beware

The emotional impact of current events is incredible. We are all experiencing the effects of inflation which is at its highest rate since 1982. Today, Americans are facing higher prices in food, gasoline, housing, and energy costs, as well as labor shortages and...
An Oil Above All Others

An Oil Above All Others

The introduction of the Olive tree dates back to the beginning of time, as with all other trees standing amid the Garden of Edam.   However, history records the first extraction of Oil was from the olive, dating as far back as 4,000 to 5,000 BC. Ancient Israel...