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We have a dog rather than a cat. She doesn't purr but she enriches our lives in more ways than I can count. All pets are therapeutic if you take the time to interact with them and let them to work...

"Profit is the Driver..."

Of course it is. Always has been. Anyone naive enough to think Big Pharma's number one concern is better health runs the risk of wrecking their own health. Sadly, there...

Good grief, can't they leave anything alone? I guess the answer is to grow your own from non-GMO seeds derived from a reputable source.

Thanks, Islander. This is worth knowing about for those who feel copious supplementation is necessary. Personally, I'd rather just eat my veggies. Healthwise, they've always stood me in good stead,...

I have to agree with Islander regarding supplement overkill. I dislike taking numerous capsules of this and that, which never made me feel any better and often (I suspect) made me feel worse. My...

True, Islander. I don't understand Douglass' defense of smoking. It flies in the face of everything we've known about it for the last 50 years. I think he's a die-hard trying to justify his addiction...

I usually receive an email newsletter from Dr. William C. Douglass. Frequently I ignore it because he has taken to doing too much government bashing. Granted, the government needs bashing now and...

Mr. Wizard, I'm glad I'm not the only one shamelessly plugging Herbaria soaps. I like it that they list the ingredients in every type of soap so I know I'm not getting something that might be a...

Pattypans, no, I did not use diluted vinegar. I did use a little conditioner of some sort, don't remember what it was. I was still left with a snarly mess to untangle. Thanks for the recommendation....

Reesacat, don't give it a second thought. Probably my fault. I should have spelled it out or just said "spouse" to avoid confusion.

Try Japanese pickles. Dead easy. Slice cukes and arrange in layers in a bowl. Lightly salt each layer. You can also add dill or other herbs of choice. Lay a plate right on top of the cukes. (Pick one...

Here is a link for Herbaria Soaps. I've used them for the past several years and really like them. I just ordered three bars: the Frankincense and Myrrh, the Patchouli-Hemp Seed Oil, and the French...

Eggs have been villainized off and on for years. I never paid much attention. I eat eggs on the average of several times a week and have never gotten sick from them. Neither have they caused my...

It frequently makes me crazy when people who should know better lump all carbohydrates together when what they're really telling us is to avoid grain products, sweets, and some of the starchier...

Good article. It indicates that quercetin has been shown to strengthen and seal the gut barrier. I've read that cucumbers are high in quercetin. Right now we're getting a ton of cukes from the...

In doing some more digging... Here's an additional article that provides a handy dilution chart for essential oils:

http://everythingessential.me/Hints/CarrierOils.html

Yes, American fast food is everywhere these days, even France. Years ago we met a man staying at our hotel in Denmark. He was from England. He made the comment that he has to go to the "continent" to...

I'm now retired, but I still struggle with bouts of insomnia after working shifts for many years. I usually take a low dose of melatonin (1.5 mg), but I probably rely on it too often. Possibly no...

My thanks to everyone who responded, and thanks, Reesacat, for the link. Pattypans, I will definitely dilute the oil until I see what effect it has on me. Thanks for the heads-up. Coconut oil doesn't...

Childhood obesity can probably be laid almost directly on the doorstep of the fast food establishments, that and grocery store convenience foods. How many middle school and high school kids actually...

This is an old article that I've dredged up in pursuit of some answers. I am new to the world of aromatherapy. It just never really interested me enough to try it--until now. That "other" website...

Reesacat, exactly! I probably should have said "modest" or "drastically limited" rather than "moderate" but your description of moderate is about the same as mine.

"...billions of dollars raised without appreciable yield for the ultimate outcome: saving lives."

How very true, and how is it that this sad fact escapes the attention of so many people? All...

I'm "guilty" of having taken homemade cupcakes to my daughter's grade school class on her birthday. This was done quite commonly back in the day. In fact, it was almost expected. Everyone ate the...

I guess you learn something new every day. I'd never heard of Quorn and I'm sure I've never eaten it. I'm not a vegetarian and therefore bypass any processed meat substitutes.