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the boys hungry . dont matter what time it is. LOL
Granny's gone and done it again
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the boys hungry . dont matter what time it is. LOL
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Tom woke with high sugar 177, its down to 99. I am waiting for 60 before I am forced to cook something.
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Ooh, you are central time! Just looked at a map and IN is east of LA... the things you learn!granny is eastern, twist is same time as you. I am pacific, so almost 10am here.
I thought maybe you were outside away form a clock. But then I guess your phone would tell you the time. yeah, right... still not enough sleep...
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ok, gave myself guilt . BBL
Ooh, you are central time! Just looked at a map and IN is east of LA... the things you learn!granny is eastern, twist is same time as you. I am pacific, so almost 10am here.
I thought maybe you were outside away form a clock. But then I guess your phone would tell you the time. yeah, right... still not enough sleep...
thanks for thinking of me.
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Ooh, you are central time! Just looked at a map and IN is east of LA... the things you learn!granny is eastern, twist is same time as you. I am pacific, so almost 10am here.
I thought maybe you were outside away form a clock. But then I guess your phone would tell you the time. yeah, right... still not enough sleep...
thanks for thinking of me.
I try!
Have to get some outside chores done before it gets hot. Back later!
Okay, I'm back
Yeah, I know. I don't *love* the layout of the sister sites (I know, it sounds a little petty) and I don't like change (good or otherwise), but I do plan on staying. It will just take awhile to get used to, thats all.
@ twisted
The Medicinal Properties of Dandelion
ByJordan & Kyla Miller
Contributing Writers forWake Up World
While many people view the dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) as a pesky weed, many herbalists consider it to be a valuable herb for food and medicine. The dandelion is rich in vitamin A, B, C, and E as well as minerals such as iron, potassium calcium and zinc. Hundreds of species of dandelion grow in the temperate regions around the world.
The Dandelion is a hardy perennial that can grow to a height of nearly 12 inches. They have deeply notched, toothy, spatula-like leaves that are shiny and hairless which help funnel rain into the root and the stems are capped by bright yellow flowers. Contrary to what we have been told, dandelions offer us many health promoting nutrients.
Food
All parts of the common dandelion are edible. Young leaves have been used in salads or served hot as a cooked vegetable – scalloped, baked or added to meat dishes or soups. They can also be mixed in a blender with tomato juice to make a vitamin rich cold drink. The older leaves or leaves growing in the sun are much more bitter. This bitterness can be reduced by growing the plant away form he sun or by boiling the leaves in at least 2 changes of water. The roots (preferably dug up in the spring or fall) have been used as a cooked vegetable (similar to parsnips). They traditionally have been peeled, sliced, and cooked in two changes of water with a pinch ofbaking soda. Dandelion roots can also be used in raw salads, or can be dried, roasted slowly until dark brown throughout and ground to make acoffee substitute. The flower petals produce a delicate flavored, pale yellow wine. They can also make a pretty addition to pancakes. Unopened buds can be eaten in raw salads, cooked in pancakes and fritters or pickled. The chewy seeds (without the fluffy parachute) have been eaten as a nibble, ground into flour or used to grow sprouts.
Medicine
Dandelions are rich in vitamins A, C, E and B complex, iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium and zinc. Dandelions are also one of the highest sources ofvitamin K1. Dandelion root or leaf was recommended as a mild laxative that would also stimulate urination, salivation and the secretion of gastric juices and bile, improve appetite and generally tone the whole system. It has been used to treat liver, urinary tract and digestive problems. The roots have been reported to lover blood sugar andcholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, have anti microbial effects (againstCandida albicansin particular) and aid weight loss. They also contain the sugar inulin, which is said to be an immune system stimulant. Historically, dandelion flowers were used to treat jaundice and other liver ailments, perhaps because of their yellow colour. Recently, they have been shown to contain large amounts of lecithin, which has been shown to prevent cirrhosis in chimpanzees. The milky juice, applied 3 times daily for 7-10 days, was said to kill warts.
Other Uses
Dandelion leaves can be used as a substitute for mulberry leaves for feeding silk worms. The flowers produce a yellow dye, and the roots give a magenta colour. When collecting dandelions always ensure that you don’t collect the plant from an area that might have been sprayed with herbicides. The milky sap can cause rashes on sensitive skin.
We are slowly reconnecting to the knowledge we once knew. Let us use the teachings of the past as well as our instincts and intuitions to guide our way. There is a purpose to everything. Let us bring our awareness back into this understanding. Be sure to stay tuned for all our otherarticleson Medicinal Plants. For more information, please check-out ourbook pagefor some great books on the topic.
Sources:
1.Edible & Medicinal Plants of Canada; MacKinnon, Kershaw, Arnason, Owen, Karst, Hamersley, Chambers.
The Medicinal Properties of Dandelion
ByJordan & Kyla Miller
Contributing Writers forWake Up World
While many people view the dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) as a pesky weed, many herbalists consider it to be a valuable herb for food and medicine. The dandelion is rich in vitamin A, B, C, and E as well as minerals such as iron, potassium calcium and zinc. Hundreds of species of dandelion grow in the temperate regions around the world.
The Dandelion is a hardy perennial that can grow to a height of nearly 12 inches. They have deeply notched, toothy, spatula-like leaves that are shiny and hairless which help funnel rain into the root and the stems are capped by bright yellow flowers. Contrary to what we have been told, dandelions offer us many health promoting nutrients.
Food
All parts of the common dandelion are edible. Young leaves have been used in salads or served hot as a cooked vegetable – scalloped, baked or added to meat dishes or soups. They can also be mixed in a blender with tomato juice to make a vitamin rich cold drink. The older leaves or leaves growing in the sun are much more bitter. This bitterness can be reduced by growing the plant away form he sun or by boiling the leaves in at least 2 changes of water. The roots (preferably dug up in the spring or fall) have been used as a cooked vegetable (similar to parsnips). They traditionally have been peeled, sliced, and cooked in two changes of water with a pinch ofbaking soda. Dandelion roots can also be used in raw salads, or can be dried, roasted slowly until dark brown throughout and ground to make acoffee substitute. The flower petals produce a delicate flavored, pale yellow wine. They can also make a pretty addition to pancakes. Unopened buds can be eaten in raw salads, cooked in pancakes and fritters or pickled. The chewy seeds (without the fluffy parachute) have been eaten as a nibble, ground into flour or used to grow sprouts.
Medicine
Dandelions are rich in vitamins A, C, E and B complex, iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium and zinc. Dandelions are also one of the highest sources ofvitamin K1. Dandelion root or leaf was recommended as a mild laxative that would also stimulate urination, salivation and the secretion of gastric juices and bile, improve appetite and generally tone the whole system. It has been used to treat liver, urinary tract and digestive problems. The roots have been reported to lover blood sugar andcholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, have anti microbial effects (againstCandida albicansin particular) and aid weight loss. They also contain the sugar inulin, which is said to be an immune system stimulant. Historically, dandelion flowers were used to treat jaundice and other liver ailments, perhaps because of their yellow colour. Recently, they have been shown to contain large amounts of lecithin, which has been shown to prevent cirrhosis in chimpanzees. The milky juice, applied 3 times daily for 7-10 days, was said to kill warts.
Other Uses
Dandelion leaves can be used as a substitute for mulberry leaves for feeding silk worms. The flowers produce a yellow dye, and the roots give a magenta colour. When collecting dandelions always ensure that you don’t collect the plant from an area that might have been sprayed with herbicides. The milky sap can cause rashes on sensitive skin.
We are slowly reconnecting to the knowledge we once knew. Let us use the teachings of the past as well as our instincts and intuitions to guide our way. There is a purpose to everything. Let us bring our awareness back into this understanding. Be sure to stay tuned for all our otherarticleson Medicinal Plants. For more information, please check-out ourbook pagefor some great books on the topic.
Sources:
1.Edible & Medicinal Plants of Canada; MacKinnon, Kershaw, Arnason, Owen, Karst, Hamersley, Chambers.
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