"No knowledge can be more satisfactory to a man than that of his own frame, its parts, their functions and actions." -- Thomas Jefferson (1743 - 1826) Today we would prefer to say both men and women would benefit from understanding their respective physical processes. Although, since we're all big boys and girls here, we understand what Mr. Jefferson … [Read More...] about How Our Body Systems Work
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Making Friends With Tea
There once was a famous English actor of the last century, Arthur Wing Pinero, who was often heard saying, "Where there's tea, there's hope." Like taking in a … [Read More...] about Making Friends With Tea
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Veggie Health Benefits
Below is a random list of vegetable health benefits: Beets are good for the heart and liver. The beet greens are also edible and can help strengthen the … [Read More...] about Veggie Health Benefits
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Overview of Veggie Preparation
Vegetables are quite versatile when it comes to preparation. They may be eaten raw, cooked, pickled, juiced, or consumed in the form of tea. Some vegetables even come up as ingredients in alcoholic beverages. We are accustomed to having them in … [Read More...] about Overview of Veggie Preparation
Vegetable Serving Ideas
A challenge for many people is finding vegetable recipes that are both healthy and tasty. In many instances, this challenge can be minimized by trying veggies that are not the standard few we tend to eat repeatedly. Begin by stepping away from the usual salad … [Read More...] about Vegetable Serving Ideas
Natural Products Expo West
For those who are not familiar with it, Natural Products Expo West is an international trade show held annually. On the west coast it takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center. This year there were over 3,500 exhibitors to see, with more than … [Read More...] about Natural Products Expo West