Spiced Pepitas These crunchy pumpkin seeds are lemony, salty, spicy and zesty, all at the same time. A handful of these toasted tidbits whets the appetite. Yields: 2 cups 2 cups raw pumpkin seeds 1 Tbsp grated lemon zest 1 Tbsp lemon juice 2 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cumin 1⁄2 tsp freshly ground black […]
One-Person Pamper Party – Natural Ways to Refresh and Renew
Pampering ourselves isn’t a luxury so much as a necessity to refresh and renew mind, body and spirit A Spa Specialty Spas have been synonymous with pam- pering throughout the ages. “Every civi- lization around the world has had some kind of communal gathering place for people to practice ‘self-healing’,” says Jeremy McCarthy, group director […]
The Sensitive Child – How to Nurture Special Gifts
It is primarily parenting that decides whether the expression of sensitivity will be an advantage or a source of anxiety. ~Elaine Aron Highly sensitive children need extra nurturing care so that they can learn to see their sensitivity as a strength and begin empowering themselves with tools to tap into their positive traits such as […]
Boarding Solutions for Beloved Pets
The Best are Pet, People and Planet Friendly The holidays bring buffet feasts, ribboned gifts, stockings of good- ies, ornaments and tinsel that to animals all look good enough to eat. Pets can get into trouble, especially if they’re away from home. Boarding may be the best alternative when the family travels for holidays. Take […]
Stay Sharp – Powerful Ways to Avoid Mental Decline
A slow descent into dementia seemed inevitable for a 66-year-old man that had been misplacing his keys, missing appoint- ments and struggling at work. He failed doctor-administered cognitive quizzes and tested positive for a gene variant linked to an exponentially higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease. A brain scan revealed scattered clusters of sticky, amyloid plaque—a […]
Get-Smart Supplements
Curcumin: This potent constituent in turmeric (the yellow spice that gives curry its avor) has been shown to combat many of the problems that contribute to brain degeneration, including in ammation, free radical damage and high blood sugar. It also boosts growth of new brain cells. Take 500 milligrams (mg) twice daily or eat a […]
Betty Bee Apiary Provides a Glimpse Into the Hive
Betty Bee Apiary is a family business run by Betty and Rich Marshall, who started in the Detroit Downriver area as beekeepers 10 years ago. They raise European Apis Mellifera bees, a common species of honeybee. Betty Bee Honey is raw honey that is bottled fresh out of the hive, unheated and unprocessed. As the […]
Chemical Testing
Consumer and Animal Protections Update The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety forthe 21st Century Act is a new federal law that restricts animal testing and requires regulators to develop technology-based alternatives. It updates the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976, which insisted non-animal tests be used whenever possible and established a precedent for developing animal-free testing, […]
Stark Mark
Carbon Dioxide Passes Climate-Warming Threshold Record carbon dioxide levels will surpass the symbolic threshold of 400 parts per million (ppm) this year and will likely never fall below it again in our lifetimes, according to a new study published recently in the journal Nature Climate Change. The findings highlight urgent concerns about global efforts to […]
Heavy TV Watching Linked Ato Poor Bone Health
A study published in the Journal for Bone and Mineral Research this summer suggests that excessive TV watching during childhood may be associated with lower bone mineral content in young adulthood. The researchers followed 1,181 children over time and measured their weekly hours of TV watching at ages 5, 8, 10, 14, 17 and 20. […]
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