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SPRING is just around the corner!
I hope you are well and thinking more about the beautiful spring that is on our doorstep. Did you ever read the Frog and Toad books to your kids (or vice versa?).
Frog and toad were taking a walk and it started to rain and it became quite cold. They rushed back to Frog’s house. They got warm by the fire and Frog told the story about how when he was very young his father told him, “it’s cold and rainy now, but spring is just around the corner!” Frog wanted spring to come so he walked all around the neighborhood to find corners he could look around to find spring. He looked and looked, but he couldn’t find the corner spring was around. He only got wet and cold. Finally he went home, and as he was walking up to the house, he saw the corner of his house. He walked up to it and peeked around the corner. There was his father and mother working in the sunny garden with flowers blooming everywhere, and it was warm. The air was fresh and birds were singing.
My son always liked this story, so we read it together numerous times. I always wondered if there was a wider meaning in the story. I hope spring is coming soon where you are—you should check!
Many of us are stressed and worried. Our earth is stressed, and may be having a healing crisis just now. At this time gardening, whether in window boxes, a small space outside or larger, spending time in the open fresh air, getting our hands in the soil, smelling the plants and flowers is just the balm we need. ... See MoreSee Less
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I didn’t know that story and I love it… Thanks for sharing ❤️🌟💃🏽💕🙏
perfect. Hope your enjoying SC
I just got over a COVID INFECTION. Only two days down. I'm 100% now. In fact I feel better than before the infection. I really think Covid can help tune up different aspects of our immune system and point out areas where we need to boost health practices (like more deed delta sleep). Viruses are the great regulators.
My go-tos:
*Andrographis tablets from Planetary Herbs (2 tabs, 2-3 times daily)
*1/4 pint of the elderberry juice I canned this year (alternative, the traditional formula of thick elderberry syrup from Gaia)
*Nuun Electrolytes tablets, 1, twice daily
*Herbal tea
-strong infused thyme, rosemary, sage, yerba santa with lemon and honey
(I make a quart by blending the herbs in hot water and let steep for 15 minutes; either take 1 tsp to 1 tbsp multiple times a day, or filter out liquid and drink throughout the day)....symptom-free after the second day with symptoms
Many ways to treat and prevent covid, but this regime worked for me for two rounds, 2 years apart!
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If you posted this here 2 years ago it’d have been taken down. Thanks for sharing this important data. I’m still besides myself on how our industry has been silent about all our tools.
That’s so great! Thank you for sharing ! I have andrographis on hand now, but during Covid, I was using other things (elderberry, garlic, golden seal among others,) . I don’t test, so I don’t know if I ever had it, but the few times I was coming down with cold symptoms I nipped it in the bed within a few hours with golden seal root. And during the early part of 2021 I was using a lot Star anise with nettles .. for other things.. because I was trapped in a small room with a certain group of people
GLAD you're ok and sprung back so quickly! No doubt that YOU would! Thank you for sharing your protocol...andrographis seems to be our "go to" the past few years, as well as a smorgasbord of whatever feels right too 🌿💚🌿
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A delightful moment in a Rose Garden!
Throughout the ages, roses have been favored to lift the spirits, gladden the heart, and for Healing.
Human Uses for Health:
Aromatherapy: The fragrance of rose flowers is used in aromatherapy to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and uplift mood.
Skin Health: Rose extracts are found in many skincare products due to their purported benefits for the skin. They may help hydrate, soothe, and reduce inflammation.
Antioxidant Properties: Compounds in roses, such as polyphenols, exhibit antioxidant activity, potentially protecting cells from oxidative stress and supporting overall health.
Culinary Uses: Some cultures use rose petals in culinary creations, adding both flavor and potential health benefits.
Traditional Medicine: In traditional medicine, rose water and extracts have been used for various purposes, including digestive health and as mild diuretics. also used for uplifting the spirits, for grief, PMS, upset tummy, sore throats, colds and during the menopause.
Potential Relaxant: The aroma of roses is thought to have calming effects, contributing to stress reduction and improved sleep quality.
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I’ve heard the red rose has the highest frequency of all flowers 🥰
It’s summer watermelon season who knew that watermelon had so many health benefits!
Watermelon is a fruit that offers various health benefits. It contains phytochemicals such as lycopene, vitamin C, β-carotene, and total polyphenolic content, which possess anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antioxidant properties (Maoto et al., 2019). These phytochemicals contribute to the potential use of watermelon as a functional ingredient in food applications (Maoto et al., 2019). Watermelon is also a rich source of l-citrulline, a neutral-alpha amino acid that is the precursor of l-arginine, an essential amino acid necessary for protein synthesis (Manivannan et al., 2020). Supplementation of l-citrulline has been shown to have cardiovascular and anti-hypertensive capabilities (Allerton et al., 2018). Watermelon consumption has been associated with the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, including atherosclerosis, and has been shown to improve aortic hemodynamics (Ridwan et al., 2018). Additionally, watermelon has been used to treat various ailments such as obesity, diabetes, ulcers, and various types of cancers (Manivannan et al., 2020).
In terms of weight management, watermelon consumption has been found to elicit robust satiety responses, leading to lower hunger and greater fullness compared to low-fat cookies (Lum et al., 2019). It has also been shown to decrease body weight, body mass index (BMI), systolic blood pressure, and waist-to-hip ratio (Lum et al., 2019). Watermelon consumption has been associated with reductions in oxidative stress and an increase in total antioxidant capacity in the blood (Lum et al., 2019).
Watermelon is not only beneficial when consumed as a fruit, but other parts of the watermelon plant, such as the seeds and rinds, also contain antioxidant properties (Pérez et al., 2022). The seeds and rinds are often discarded as waste during the production of watermelon juice (Pérez et al., 2022).
In conclusion, watermelon offers a range of health benefits due to its phytochemical content, including anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antioxidant properties. It has been associated with the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, weight management, and improvements in satiety responses. The various parts of the watermelon plant, including the seeds and rinds, also contain beneficial compounds. Further research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms behind these health benefits and to explore the potential use of watermelon in preventing and treating various diseases.
References:
Allerton, T., Proctor, D., Stephens, J., Dugas, T., Spielmann, G., Irving, B. (2018). L-citrulline Supplementation: Impact On Cardiometabolic Health. Nutrients, 7(10), 921. doi.org/10.3390/nu10070921
Lum, T., Connolly, M., Marx, A., Beidler, J., Hooshmand, S., Kern, M., … & Hong, M. (2019). Effects Of Fresh Watermelon Consumption On
the Acute Satiety Response And Cardiometabolic Risk Factors In Overweight And Obese Adults. Nutrients, 3(11), 595. doi.org/10.3390/nu11030595
Manivannan, A., Lee, E., Han, K., Kim, J., Kim, D. (2020). Versatile Nutraceutical Potentials Of Watermelon—a Modest Fruit Loaded With Pharmaceutically Valuable Phytochemicals. Molecules, 22(25), 5258. doi.org/10.3390/molecules25225258
Maoto, M., Beswa, D., Jideani, A. (2019). Watermelon As a Potential Fruit Snack. International Journal of Food Properties, 1(22), 355-370. doi.org/10.1080/10942912.2019.1584212
Pérez, J., Gómez, K., Vega, L. (2022). Optimization and Preliminary Physicochemical Characterization Of Pectin Extraction From Watermelon Rind (Citrullus Lanatus) With Citric Acid. International Journal of Food Science, (2022), 1-10. doi.org/10.1155/2022/3068829
Ridwan, R., Razak, H., Adenan, M., Saad, W. (2018). Development Of Isocratic Rp-hplc Method For Separation and Quantification Of L-citrulline And L-arginine In Watermelons. International Journal of Analytical Chemistry, (2018), 1-9. doi.org/10.1155/2018/4798530
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You forgot it helps you create nitric oxide....
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Go, keep going towards the sun... to the horizon of dawn! All the best for You dr. Hobbs 👍
I would go in a heartbeat!! <3 Just breathtaking!
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HOPE TO MEET YOU at the Maine Mushroom Festival, May 12-14
Portland, Maine.
My keynote offering will be the Transformative Power of Mushrooms, and also a class on the incredibly interesting and important mushrooms Reishi and Cordyceps.
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Wish I lived in Maine! I would toadally go! 😃
Looking forward to your workshops! 🍄🥰
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A classic and highly revered herbal remedy, especially for nervous system and respiratory tract problems.
So easy to grow and beautiful to have in the garden. This is a rather low-dose herb so growing one plant can make a half a pint of the tincture and experiment with it. In line.
thanks for watching, sending out green herbal blessings the day after herb day.
I hope your spring will be full of beauty and magic. More time in the garden whether it’s small or large, or even in pots. We are caring on an ancient tradition of healing through connectedness with nature or source of all blessings..
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Thank you for reminding me of Pulsatilla!
SPRING is just around the corner!
I hope you are well and thinking more about the beautiful spring that is on our doorstep. Did you ever read the Frog and Toad books to your kids (or vice versa?).
Frog and toad were taking a walk and it started to rain and it became quite cold. They rushed back to Frog’s house. They got warm by the fire and Frog told the story about how when he was very young his father told him, “it’s cold and rainy now, but spring is just around the corner!” Frog wanted spring to come so he walked all around the neighborhood to find corners he could look around to find spring. He looked and looked, but he couldn’t find the corner spring was around. He only got wet and cold. Finally he went home, and as he was walking up to the house, he saw the corner of his house. He walked up to it and peeked around the corner. There was his father and mother working in the sunny garden with flowers blooming everywhere, and it was warm. The air was fresh and birds were singing.
My son always liked this story, so we read it together numerous times. I always wondered if there was a wider meaning in the story. I hope spring is coming soon where you are—you should check!
Many of us are stressed and worried. Our earth is stressed, and may be having a healing crisis just now. At this time gardening, whether in window boxes, a small space outside or larger, spending time in the open fresh air, getting our hands in the soil, smelling the plants and flowers is just the balm we need. ... See MoreSee Less
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I love these books! I read them to my children, now 45 and 50 years old! I also taught young children for 35+ years, and read those books to them also! They are still part of my collection of wonderful children’s books!📗📕📘📒
My very favorite series! I think of this book every year and especially this year with an extremely long dreary Oregon extended winter!
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"IF ONLY 20% of the beef consumed were replaced by fungal protein by 2050, THE WORLDWIDE DEFORESTATION WOULD BE HALVED."
If you follow my posts, you likely have heard me talk about eating more mushrooms...add to the diet everyday. This is practiced all over Asia, in eastern Europe, in parts of Africa.
When I studied at a traditional hospital in Hangzhou China in 1995 after getting my acupuncture license I saw many people with at least 3 types of mushrooms in their soups and stir-frys. Wood ear and shiitake are ubiquitous. Also clamshell, beech mushroom, oysters, button mushroom, and enoke mushrooms (Flammulina velutipes).
A new study I found today, "Mycelium vs. Fruiting Bodies of Edible Fungi—A Comparison of Metabolites" caught my interest because this topic is one of the major controversies in the natural products industry. Is mycelium or fruiting bodies better in products. I will share my findings on FB, based on the science. Bottom line is that some active compounds are higher in FB and some in Mycelium. The main question is to make sure your products have a lot of mycelium (and not brown rice residue) and/or FB. Not starch. Starch is starch, and you don't want to buy starch at $30/bottle or bag of powder. Always test your product with the starch test (iodine solution). Process is detailed with pictures in my book, Medicinal Mushrooms, the Essential Guide.
However, one statement in the article really grabbed me:
"A very recent study calculated that if only 20% of the beef consumed were replaced by fungal protein by 2050, the worldwide deforestation would be halved [97]. Less beef consumption means less pasture is required for grazing cattle, and fewer cattle would reduce the need for arable land to produce feed (or alternative plant proteins), which in turn would lead to less deforestation. Methane emission from rumination and nitrous oxide emissions from fertilisers and manure would also be reduced."
No matter whether you enjoy eating beef or not, we must moderate our intake and add more sustainable and forest-friendly sources of protein. Mushrooms are awesome in this respect, almost a perfect food. Sardines are sustainable. There are other choices. And this is also better for our own health personally, according to abundant research."
Many thanks friends for taking the time to read my post!
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Love your books and online classes. Thank you for all the information that you provide for us.
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