Before dinner we were snacking on some organic store-bought celery (our own home grown is still small), before dinner, and we all agreed that it tasted very salty. I thought at first that Paul had salted it, but he hadn't.  Has anyone else ever experienced this? And why is it? Do they soak it in salt water before shipping?

I got some nettle leaves from Growing Wild Farm at Saturday market in Mac. I am enjoying them as tea, and I think they are easing up my coughing symptoms. Anyone know more about the properties of nettles? Also recipes?

For toothpaste - mix 6 tsp baking soda with 1 tsp Stevie's extract. Add 4 tsp glycerin or 2 tbsp warmed up coconut oil(so it is liquid) and 1/4 tsp hydrogen peroxide (omit this last one for kids toothpaste). Mix and add 10-20 drops essential oils, such as peppermint or cinnamon. Mix into a paste, adjust for texture (more soda if too runny, more oil of too stiff) and flavor. Store in airtight OPAQUE container. Light degrades hydrogen peroxide.



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Occupy Monsanto posted on their Facebook page : "Either mankind will stop Monsanto or Monsanto will stop mankind."

I just wanted to say I thought that class was amazing! It was sooo sooooo helpful to settle in, focus, be present in a slow workout. I am reminded of the importance of putting things under the microscope and giving ones body the time to learn, and I am reminding my own students to do slow motion work. Thank you, Mr. Bronson!

I recently planted three goji berry bushes and a mulberry tree. The fruits of these are great for health. Wish us luck! My last new mulberry didn't come out of dormancy, and the one before that was stomped on by roofers.

On a different note, I wanted to say how valuable a tool this website is. It is filled, of course, with great links and comments, but it also inspires me to stay on track. Every time I visit the site, I think of a healthy meal to make or a time to schedule a workout.… Continue