Is a good night’s sleep eluding you?
Tossing and turning the whole night through,
Drowsiness, fatigue, a lack of sleep,
There is more help than just counting sheep.
There are many factors that can cause sleep problems, and even more... Read more
An estimated 18 million adults use herbs in some form, and the sale of these products continues to increase.
Herbal supplements, which come from plants that have medicinal properties, claim to cure, treat, or prevent disease.&n... Read more
Berries are delicious, but often expensive at the supermarket. Grow your own blackberries and raspberries at home instead! Many new hybrids, which cross blackberries with their relative raspberries, are readily available these days, too; these can be... Read more
People take an interest in gardening for a variety of reasons—higher quality produce, exercise in the great outdoors, or saving money. Whether you hope to discover your green thumb or save a little green, growing your own fruits and vegeta... Read more
High in vitamin A and C, these plants have edible tops and roots. Put simply, beets can't be beat!
Hardiness Zones:
5-10 (Find your hardiness zone.)
When to Plant:
Directly sow beets every two weeks in a sunny location, starting as... Read more
I was going to make the sweet potatoes that were the daily recipe a little while back and cooked my celery root, then couldn't find the recipe. Can those be mashed and frozen? I am not too sure what to use it for now.... Read more
Does anybody know if drinking dandelion root tea is a good as a detoxer? I've done some research on the web and found a recipie by Jillian Michaels. It's a 7 day " fast" in which you mix 60 oz of water, 1 dandelion root tea bag, 1tbspn of no sugar cr... Read more
Ive never eaten lotus root and was just given some.
I looked up a few recipes but would appreciate any suggestions
for best dishes.
Thank you
Terrie... Read more
I heard from my parents that Dr. Oz recommended a product called Konjac Root Fiber (or Glucomannan), which is a capsule that you take 30 minutes prior to a meal, with a big glass of water. Supposedly, it helps you feel full, and keep you feeling full... Read more
If you are having difficulty getting over regular soda and want to switch to diet soda but can't stomach the flavor try filling most of your glass with diet and topping it off with the real stuff. It gives it the flavor of regular but for a fraction... Read more
I precook almost all of my vegetables in my microwave. This is especially good for onions and root vegetables. We love onions and sauteeing them till clear is needed in many recipes. No spatter when micro-sauteed Less oil is needed.The microwave ensu... Read more
Editor's Note: Today we're sharing an excerpt of Get Well & Stay Well, a book by two of the foremost experts in integrative medicine, Dr. Steve Amoils and Dr. Sandi Amoils. The Amoils are co-medical directors of The Alliance Institute for... Read more
By definition, a taproot is the single root of a plant that extends deep into the soil to supply the above-ground plant with nutrients. My definition of a taproot is YUM! It is such a shame these vegetables are grown below ground because many a... Read more
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