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Pam Getz: Posted on Friday, February 17, 2012 5:13 PM
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Pam Getz: Posted on Friday, February 17, 2012 5:11 PM
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Pam Getz: Posted on Friday, February 17, 2012 5:10 PM
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Pam Getz: Posted on Friday, February 17, 2012 5:08 PM
September 14, 2011 Did you know…. Sage (Salvia officinale) got its name from the Latin word ‘salvere’ meaning “To Save”. This attests to its early reputation asa “cure-all”, and that it would promote longevity. As far back as the Middle Ages, sage was used to prevent the night sweats typical of tuberculosis. |
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Pam Getz: Posted on Friday, February 17, 2012 5:05 PM
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Pam Getz: Posted on Sunday, August 14, 2011 6:46 AM
Did you know…. Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) got its name from the Latin ‘confera’ meaning knitting together, and Greek ‘symphytum’ means growing together, because of its reputed power to make broken bones, and shallow wounds heal more quickly. Comfrey poultices are a long standing traditional home-remedy for sprains, bruises, and cuts, and the herb was commonly grown in cottage gardens. Comfrey is said to not only promote healing, but further speed up the process by reducing inflammation. |
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Pam Getz: Posted on Sunday, August 14, 2011 6:37 AM
Did you know… the Elderberry Shrub’s Latin name (Sambucus nigra ), comes from the Greek word “sambuke”, which is a wind instrument made from the wood of the elder. Elder berry has long been used to treat coughs, colds and influenza. Pharmacies and alternative health stores, sell lozenges and cough syrup with elderberry. Elderberry can also be made into a delicious wine or jam. Elder water is still sold in some old-fashioned pharmacies as skin lotion. |
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L.Linden: Posted on Saturday, June 04, 2011 2:10 PM
Did you know…. Shepherd’s Purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) got its name from the Latin ‘capsella’ meaning purse, because the seed pouches resemble those worn on the belts of old-time shepherds (and others). It was known to be used by the Romans, however, its use for food and medicine predates recorded history. The basal leaves are similar in appearance to dandelion. |
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Pam Getz: Posted on Friday, April 29, 2011 7:03 AM
Did you know…. Plantain (Plantago major) was referred to by Native Americans as “white man’s foot”? It was believed that the early settlers would spread it all over the countryside by catching the seeds in the cuff of their trousers and then disperse them as they walked. “According to mythology, plantain originated from a maiden who stood beside the road for so long… watching for her absent lover, that she was turned into plantain, which loves to grow along roadsides. |
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Health Freedom USA (courtesy of): Posted on Thursday, April 21, 2011 4:45 PM
"The current pro-Codex Alimentarius policy of the U.S. Codex Office is in violation of U.S. law.With our Citizen’s Petition, we are asking the U.S. government to change its policy on Codex Alimentarius to comply with U.S. law. The Natural Solutions Foundation Citizen’s Petition is a ground-breaking legal approach to compel the US Government to amend its Codex Policies, hold public hearings and move from a pro-illness Codex position to a pro-health one. So far, about 30,000+ people have joined our petition. |
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