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fermented celery juice
I had an experiment go well so I thought I'd share :) I had a bunch of celery I wanted to make sure I used before it went bad. I juiced enough to make 1 liter, added salt (probably about 2t and used apple cider vinegar as a starter culture about 1T. As it fermented the pulp floated to the top so I skimmed that off. To me,…
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Need help with ideas to combat whole body hives
My 60 year old sister started with body aches, then chills last Saturday. She also had a slight sore throat and dry cough. Sunday morning she awoke with a significant rash. She went to an urgent care medical facility where they told her she had a severe allergic reaction. They prescribed prednisone and sent her home.…
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Call out to creative cooks
I thought I'd post this just in case anyone has some recipes that could work. I've been approached to give cooking classes to someone with many food sensitivities. I welcome the challenge. I also appreciate any recipe ideas as the foods I have to stay away from are many - no nightshades, no raw living food dishes, no…
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Does anyone have a recipe for a health herbal type of hot cocoa?
Evening. I make a drink for myself and my husband each night that's a relaxing-mushroom-medicinal-hot-cocoa. And my kids would like a little something too, especially now that the weather is getting colder and the herbal sleepy tea is not tempting all of them. But I don't want to just give them a bunch of sugar before bed.…
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Sun reaction
My niece is getting a reaction to sun. She breaks out in a rash. What would help with this?
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Herbs for peace and inner harmony. Rhodiola rosea. Golden root.
Rhodiola rosea (commonly golden root, rose root) The Vikings already knew the effect of this root on inner harmony, resistance to stress. In Scandinavia and Russia, this plant is used for depression and emotional fatigue. Nowadays it is also used for the burn-out syndrome. I borrow some of “my wisdom” again from Natur &…
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Herbs for peace of mind and harmony. Lavender.
Herbs for peace of mind and harmony. Lavender Nothing new. Lavender is deeply rooted not only in folk medicine. Lavender fields spread not only in France but in quite cool countries like Tyrolean Alps. In my garden they already overshadow roses. I planted them keep company to roses and to protect them from all kinds of…
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Healing Crystals experiment
Does anyone here incorporate crystals in their natural medicine kit? Now before our skeptics scoff at New Age woo-woo, it's worth noting that most cultures have traditions going back to ancient times of using certain stones for healing and other purposes. The idea has only become unfashionable in Euro-American society in…
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Need some winter color?
Plants that bloom during winter. Just that little "pick me up".
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Brain fog
I have Brain Fog. Sometimes its ok and other times, I am a walking mess. Stress makes it worse and if I get lax with decent eating I notice a decline. Exercise, proper sleep ( a big problem for me, especially in winter) and working on decreasing inflamation in my system helps immensely. Lately with the corona virus and…
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Infrared heating what is your experience?
I am very much climate change conscious and I want to make our living as nature friendly as possible. So far our house is heated with oil. We also have two tile stoves heated by wood. The house is well insulated and the windows are changed and we have double and triple glazing windows. We are looking for more nature…
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Vegetable broth
I'm a big believer in food as medicine while still making it tasty so people will eat it :) I make broth and use it as a base for stews, soups, cook rice etc. This recipe from Kami McBride showed up in my inbox. I found it an inspiration as I have but never thought to add astragalus. Here's the link.…
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Doctors - MD or DO
I am not much on going to a Doctor, unless totally necessary. But there are times you need to. I am looking for a new doctor. Mom at her age (92) needs a doctor and possibly a few specialists. But when selecting some is a MD or DO better?
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Images that make me happy
I wish I could give this credit but it was on someones facebook page and made me smile and gave me comfort Is there an image you have that makes you feel good?
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It is with a very heavy heart that I am rehoming all my animals
My mothers health issues are very much up in the air and there has to be changes. Mom is taking at least 14 to 16 hours of work a day and I just don't have time to care for animals properly. I also may move for a bit as this house is really not set up for a person with mobility issues. We live over a small bank and getting…
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How caregivers can save money and improve their family's health
I had the pleasure of working with Dave Nassaney on the Caregiver Dave podcast to teach people how you can avoid burnout and survive grief by reconnecting with the creative forces involved in gardening. I remember supporting my mom as she grew older... It was so tough. Gardening brought me a sense of stability and peace…
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Need help with extreme muscle pain
I am reaching out to the TGN group, hoping for help with my husband's problems. Over a month ago, my husband got the Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccine. He came home complaining that the shot was given too high up on his arm and his shoulder was hurting. That night he had a fever, body aches and racing pulse. Symptoms…
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Vaccine for sterilization
This is concerning that the WHO has been trying to develop a permanent sterilization method for decades: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1874951/
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Free Hidden Causes of Disease on Health Means - June 14-20, 2021
I have seen some of their other summits and they are always very informative. Here is the link: https://hiddencauses.byhealthmeans.com/?idev_id=22&rh=oqvcUMcBHw
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Multiple Health Screenings But No Answers
Since last fall my husband has had the muscles on his left forearm spasm like crazy at random times throughout the days and nights. It comes and goes for no apparent reason. Can't identify any one thing that triggers it. He also has very little strength in that hand/wrist/arm when he tries to grip or pick things up. In…
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Pneumonia
My mom is in the hospital for Pneumonia (not covid related) . What should I expect when I get her home and how can I rebuild her? She is definitely weaker. With the loss of her son she is double stressed and down so how can I make her life better and more healthy? I'll be down later. I'd be there now but hospital hours are…
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Natural band aid
This was on Justin Rhodes site and I thought it was interesting. For a cut, clean the wound as much as possible, ease the skin edges from end to end together. Taking the inside raw membrane of an egg, pull away from the shell and be careful not to touch any part of the membrane that would be used to cover the wound. Apply…
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Taste buds
I have read as you get older you taste buds sometimes don't respond like they used to and that is why a lot of elderly people lose interest in eating. My mother has told me for years that she just doesn't have an interest in eating any more or that is doesn't taste as good as it used to. I have been telling her, especially…
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Medicinal plants nursery
Approx 18 months ago i ranted about my experience w/ a medicinal plant nursery here in CA. Unfortunately the business was sold and the new owner is going in a completely different direction. Beginning of March i placed my first order w/ Richo Cech's business, Strictly Medicinal, LLC. I am quite pleased w/ the attention to…
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Herbs that affect the brain/ cognition
Hello Everyone, I am trying to pick a topic for a project for my Psychology class. My question is are there any herbs that affect the brain and/or cognition?
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Put that in your pipe and smoke it!
During my long years as an attorney that made a decade of my life seem like forever, I had so many cases with paraphernalia attached to different drug charges. People not well represented would often just allow the state government to punish them for possession of a simple, beautiful glass pipe. Or, even if it was not so…
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Balcony and apartment gardening ideas
Here's a cool set of ideas for people with balconies. I love the fake campfire.
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Nutrition content of Herbs
I know there is plenty of information about food and it's nutritional value, does there happen to be a list of herbs and their vitamin, mineral, carb, etc contents anywhere?
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Creating your own backyard oasis
In a time where we are spending more time at home its nice to have a place to escape or feel like you have. What could you add to your backyard to make it a place to escape and dream? Even if you only have a patio or deck there are ways to create a place to totally relax and feel like your miles away. I would like to put…
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New Addiction Discovered --- Tea
I was just organizing my pantry again and came to a disturbing realization: I am addicted to drinking tea. There are at least a dozen caffeinated types such as Pur-Eh, black, Earl Grey, green, green blends, Yerba Mate, etc. (These are my lunch drinks.) There are at least two dozen types of herbal teas of single and herbal…