10 Tips from ACHS Seed Starting and Growing Herbs in Pots Community Wellness Workshop

Thanks to everyone who came out for the Seed Starting and Growing Herbs in Pots workshop with Erika Yigzaw, ACHS Chief Institutional Officer and Master Gardener, on March 29, 2012. We had a lot of fun learning how to get a jump on our spring gardens, and hope you did, too!For those who were unable to attend ... not to worry ... we'll have a video of the presentation live on ACHStv soon. You can subscribe to ACHStv on YouTube here for automatic notification of when the video goes live and for dozens of gardening how-to videos.Scroll down to read 10 top tips from Master Gardener Erika Yigzaw's presentation.When container gardening:Use seed starting...

Propolis Makes Good Root Canals, Better!

What more could you ask for in a single ingredient? Propolis has antibacterial, antifungal, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. Naturally, this study found propolis to be alternative root canal medication. Of course, using a good propolis toothpaste everyday could avoid letting things get to this point...Histopathological Analysis of Corticosteroid-Antibiotic Preparation and Propolis Paste Formulation as Intracanal Medication after Pulpectomy: An in vivo StudyJ Appl Oral Sci, 2012 FebruaryIntracanal medication in pulpectomy therapy is used between appointments with the objective of reducing pain and inflammatory processes in pulp...

Vaccination theory crumbles as science reveals antibodies not necessary to fight viruses

It's good to keep abreast of the evidence which the scientific community itself produces to knock down the reasons orthodox medicine trumpets for following its mainstream practices, otherwise as sure as eggs are eggs it will be 'buried' if it is inconvenient. One such snippet in relation to the role of antibodies is the subject of the article below in Natural News at http://www.naturalnews.com/035371_vaccine_theory_antibodies_viruses.html. It has long been an inconvenient truth, but not generally known by the lay public, that if antibodies to a disease are found in the blood after administration of a vaccine, this is no guarantee of immunity from the disease. And that persons with no antibodies but a strong immune system may be more resistant than those who have been vaccinated since complementary...

Propolis Essential Oil Treats Anxiety and Stress

Propolis contains up to 10% essential oils, more in quantity than most aromatic plants. This could explain why each time we smell propolis or air from the beehive, we experience a nice, relaxing sensation... TherapeuticEffects of Propolis Essential Oil on Anxiety of Restraint-Stressed MiceHum Exp Toxicol,  2012, February Propolishas a broad spectrum of biological activities; however, whether its essentialoils have neuroprotective effects is unknown. In thisstudy, we found that propolis essential oil (PEO) could significantly reverse theanxiety-like behavior of restraint-stressed mice, and has no effect onlocomotor activity....

No Wheat Dairy and Sugar

By Christo LuesIn today’s life many people suffer from allergies, digestive problems like bloatedness and IBS, constipation, weight gain, sinus related problems, eczema, asthma, ADD etc. In the many years I have spent in clinical practice, the single thing that have stood out more than any other is the little or no attention medical professionals give to the role diet plays in a patients health. The medical view is that diet is not important as all foods gets broken down into glucose anyway. They see allergies and digestive problems as disorders, syndromes or illnesses for which the only remedy is a chronic drug or surgical procedure. When a...

Five Reasons Why Honey Heals

Honey is good, natural "medicine" for everyone - inside and out. So take it daily or rub it on and treat your body well and bee healthy...Honey’s ‘healing powers’ can be summarised into 5 main ingredients or activities of the components of honeyScientific American, 2012, March 21Hydrogen peroxide – Honey contains an enzyme called glucose oxidase which breaks down glucose sugars and generates hydrogen peroxide, a kind of bleach, when there is free water available. In case you missed the antimicrobial component it was friggin BLEACH IN YOUR HONEY. I can feel you wondering why bees would bleach their own food supply and it turns out that is very...

Latest Designer Dress Patterns for Men and Women

Fashionable clothes have become a style statement with different types of dresses for both men and women. Today designers provide different options and bring forth some of the best collections of the year. Various types of fabrics are used to manufacture various types of dresses for men and women. Today a wide assortment of men’s fashion wear is available in many of the online stores at attractive price rates. The online stores are flooded with different attractive dresses for women too.Latest Dress PatternsIncluding some of the best designer dress patterns in your wardrobe is one way to remain fashionable and trendy. It is important to include...

Apitherapy Symposium, Workshop Boston Area, April 28-29

These workshops and symposiums are fantastic, intense sessions on the truly marvelous merits of honeybees, helping humans and animals with better health...The American Apitherapy Society, Inc. & the York County Beekeepers Association Present “Honey Bees for Health,” An Apitherapy Symposium & WorkshopApril 28-29, 2012York Harbor Inn, York Harbor, MEFor more information:http://www.apitherapy.orghttp://mainebeekeepers.org/news/honey-bees-for-health-an-apitherapy-symposium-workshop/All are welcome to this event in York Harbor in Southern Maine, just one hour north of Boston, MA. You will be able to learn from three experienced Apitherapists...

Propolis Protects Against Chemo & Radio Therapy-Induced Toxicity

Propolis protects prophylactically and preventatively ... an amazing feature that also modulates the immune system by boosting or balancing the production of healthy cells...The Potential Usage of Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester (CAPE) Against Chemotherapy-Induced and Radiotherapy-Induced ToxicityCellBiochem Funct, 2012 March 20Protection of the patients against the side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy regimens has attracted increasing interest of clinicians and practitioners. Caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE), which is extracted from the propolis of honeybee hives as an active component, specifically inhibits nuclear factor...

Different types of tea for treating various diseases

Precious kinds of tea for healthEven if you are not a tea lover, you should include in your diet as often as possible, even for its value. But people in front of a large diversity, which tea should we choose? Well, as there are many types of tea, as there are many problems that need to treat or prevent them ... So you knowingly choose tea.Three types of tea essential for healthy living- Black tea prevents diabetes.  It seems that tea polysaccharides have properties to balance blood sugar levels, which means that a consumer may frequently prevent diabetes, as recommended and those who already have the disease. Black tea is rich in vitamins...

Poppy Seeds: crisp berries hidden benefits

Poppy seeds, flavor full of healthThe Easter cake, baked fresh on Saltine crackers, in salads or even on ordinary pretzel around the corner, poppy seeds bring intense flavor and soundly serving health! Yes, in these small and crunchy berries are found valuable health benefits and is used by about 3,000 years for medical purposes. The content of vitamin B9 (folic acid), B3, C, tocopherol, iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium and zinc, some poppy seeds can be the easiest cure for many common ailments that hinder our daily life .Poppy seeds - some of the most important properties- Poppy seeds - for removing insomnia: Poppy seeds have a sedative effect...

Vegetables and fruits properties depending on color

Vegetables and fruits - valuable properties and ... colors!What would have to find in abundance in our diet, especially in this time of year? No doubt, as many vegetables and fruits! Unparalleled properties lie behind rich and refreshing taste, and color of these fresh delights of nature.A healthy diet is a more colorful, and each of the main vegetables and fruits from our plate has certain properties according to color: green, yellow, orange, white or red. Know them together!Vegetables and fruits - properties in terms of colorGreen vegetables and fruits - properties: most green vegetables and fruits contain the most lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoids...

Properties of parsley. Taste pure health!

Properties of parsley : fresh leaflet, full of vitaminsIf you believe it or not, parsley has a higher content of vitamin C than citrus (4 times larger than an orange), are extremely rich in vitamin B9 (folic acid), vitamin B12, vitamin K, beta carotene or calcium. And this means many amazing health properties! Let them know along the most important and not just eat parsley for flavor ... a wonderful one though.Parsley essential properties:- Parsley - immune system strengthening properties: due to increased levels of vitamin C, B12, A, essential fatty acids and chlorophyll, parsley frequent consumption strengthens immunity, especially...