...Halloween is on October 31, the last day of the Celtic calendar. It was originally a pagan holiday, honoring the dead. According to The History Channel on Halloween (2012), Halloween was referred to as All Hallows Eve and dates back to over 2000 years ago. Halloween is a time of celebration and superstition, it is thought to have its origin with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off roaming ghosts (para 1). According to the Encyclopædia Britannica on Halloween (2012), over time, Halloween evolved into a secular, community-based event characterized by child-friendly activities. It's one of the most popular holidays, second only to Christmas. While millions of people celebrate Halloween without knowing its origins and myths, the history and facts make the holiday more fascinating. During the ancient festival of Samhain among the Celts of ancient Britain and Ireland, November 1 was considered the end of the summer period, the date on which the livestock were brought in from pasture and land tenures were renewed (para 1). It was also a time when the souls of those who had died were believed to return to visit their homes. The Encyclopædia Britannica (2012) explains that bonfires were set on hilltops for relighting their hearth fires for the winter and to frighten away evil spirits. Further, Britannica tells that the Celts sometimes wore masks and other disguises to avoid being recognized by the ghosts thought to be present...
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...Don't discard banana peels; they are valuable as plant fertilizer. Bananas are packed with nutrients, and that includes their peels. Though you won't want to eat them yourself, your plants benefit from the nutrients as the peels decay. Plants need nutrients need to thrive. Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are required in the highest amounts, and nutrients such as calcium, manganese, sodium and sulfur are necessary in lower amounts. While various levels of these nutrients occur naturally, some soils can use a boost. Adding banana peels around prized plants is a widespread gardening practice that can improve your soil. Sponsored Link Expat Health Insurance Free Quotes Instantly Online Save Now on Best Cover for Expats www.nowcompare.com/Expats ------------------------------------------------- Potassium Dried banana peels are 42 percent potassium, more than most other organic substances, such as manure at 0.5 percent, wood ash at 10 percent and cantaloupe rinds at 12 percent. Potassium promotes the movement of water and nutrients between cells. It also strengthens stems and protects plants from disease. Because the plant is healthier, it might flower more. After the plant blooms, potassium can improve the quality and size of any fruit or nuts. ------------------------------------------------- Phosphorus Banana peels are 3.25 percent phosphorus, one of the other major nutrients that plants need to grow. Phosphorus helps rooting, improves winter hardiness and speeds...
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...just break a leaf, break it into two and use the extract or the juice mixed with natural rose water for best skin protection from tanning and clogging. This also helps to overcome the skin allergies, rashes and itching. • Potatoes are one of the ancient remedies to strip the skin from dead cells. Some nutrients from this common vegetable can break down the grease inside the skin pores, this way enhancing the efficient elimination. • In fact all you have to do is place a slice of it on the whitehead and leave it on for a few minutes, you can then rinse off the area with tepid water. The effect of the treatment will resemble that of an exfoliation when the pores are freed from the clogging agents. • Apples have almost the same banishing power over whiteheads as tomatoes. However in order to have a smashing effect crush the apples and mix them with 3 tbs of honey. Make a fine paste of it and apply it to your face or only the affected area. • Leave it on for 5-10 minutes then rinse it off with lukewarm water. The two ingredients will complete • each other increasing the effect of the facial to eliminate the harmful toxins from the pores. • Milk is another ingredient that can be found in almost all households. Whiteheads as well as blackheads can be efficiently treated with this treatment. • Grab a medium sized bowl and add 50 ml of raw milk then add 2 tsp of lemon juice and finally a pinch of salt. • It is important to use raw since this way it will still have all...
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...“patience, grasshopper. Treat me right and I shall repay you in kind.” That’s just a guess, anyways. The point is, natural acne remedies are a good way to get rid of it, or at least hold it at bay. They make you step back and really figure out what’s going on with your skin, and how to work with it. Chances are, your skin will repay you in kind for not simply ravaging it with strange chemicals-and your wallet will probably thank you too. 1. Apply some apple cider vinegar Apple cider vinegar is a powerhouse when it comes to acting as an acne remedy. Why? It kills off the bacteria that may be causing all the trouble in the first place. It also becomes alkaline, and balances the pH of your skin, which in turn makes it harder for bacteria to thrive. To top it off it’s an astringent, like lemon juice, and will help dry up excess oil. Keeping that in mind, don’t overdo and dry out your skin too much. This could cause the sebaceous glands overproduce to compensate, therefore triggering an outbreak. You will need… -Pure unfiltered apple cider vinegar -Fresh water Directions Wash your face with water and pat dry. Using a ratio of 1 part vinegar to 3 parts water, dip a cotton ball...
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...February 12 Turkey Ranch Wraps February 13 Apple Curry Turkey Pita February 14 Pasta Salad February 15 Broccoli Salad February 18 Egg Salad February 19 Garden Quesadillas February 20 Low-Fat Apple Raspberry Salad February 21 Bell Pepper Salad February 22 Watermelon Salad February 25 Chinese Chicken Salad February 26 Couscous Salad with Dried Cherries February 27 Smoothie - Blueberry Banana February 28 Tomato Cucumber Feta Salad February 29 California Cucumber Salad where kids come first February 1, 2008 Fast Food Factoid: Before age 40 good health is a gift from God. After age 40 good health has to be earned. GET Health: The most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control shows that 71% of men and just over 62% of women in the United States are overweight/obese. Excessive body weight causes many chronic diseases and will likely shorten the average lifespan in the United States by two to five years. Consequently, this may be the first time in the past century that children will die at a younger age than their parents. Source: Stop & Go Healthy Lunch Recipe: Toasted Openface Mushroom Sandwiches INGREDIENTS: 6 oz light cream cheese 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese 2 Tablespoons bacon pieces 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 Teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup thinly sliced mushrooms Mix all of the following ingredients together and spread on lightly toasted bread. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes. Watch it closely so it doesn’t burn. February 4, 2008...
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...secre200 Amazing Secrets Home › Funplex › Truth Share | « First | ← Prev | Index | Next → | Last » | 1. Remove a broken key from a lock. Put some super glue on broken off part, insert, hold a few seconds and pull. 2. Remove a broken light bulb. Stick a bar of soap into jagged edges, use soap as handle. 3. Remove a stubborn screw. Heat with a soldering iron for a few seconds first. 4. Protect children from sockets. Keep a piece of electrical tape over them when not in use. 5. Good glass door safety tip. Put a BIG decal on the glass and patio doors. 6. Keep nails from splitting wood. Blunt sharp end of nail before you use by hitting with hammer. 7. Repair small holes in screen. Plug holes with clear nail polish, let dry, repeat until filled. 8. Straighten warped phono records. Place record between two sheets of glass, let sit in sun for a while. 9. Best way to clean phono records. Dip in solution of detergent and water, rinse and wipe dry. 10. Make your own fireplace logs. Roll newspapers up tightly in shape of logs. 11. How to remove oil from a driveway. Cover with sand let stand for a few days, then sweep off. 12. Keep fish hooks from rusting. Stick them in a cork and submerge in some baking soda. 13. Make sandpaper last longer. Back sandpaper with masking tape. 14. How to revive old razor blades. Rub them back and forth inside a drinking glass. 15. Remove road tar from cars. Sodium bicarbonate on a damp cloth...
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...The Truth About Philippine Mangoes 04/12/2011 by Vanjo Merano What is the first thing that comes in your mind when you hear the word “Mango”? If you will ask me that question, the first thing that I think of is the Philippines. In my opinion, I can say, Without any doubt, that the best mangoes that the world has ever tasted came from the Philippines. I know people from other mango producing countries will question my statement. However, I am confident to say that there is no other mango out there that can beat Philippine mangoes in terms of sweetness, sourness, size, and weight. I tried almost all the imported mango varieties here in the US — including local mangoes. They all taste different from the original Philippine Mango. There are even varieties here that says “Manila Mangoes” in the sticker, but the taste does not say so. There are many mango varieties in the Philippines. Champagne mango or Carabao mango is probably the most famous in terms of taste. This mango variety is the sweetest mango that I ever tasted. It is also the mango variety that the Philippines export to other countries. There are different strains (breed) produced from Carabao mango — one of which is called Sweet Elena. If I am not mistaken, this breed originated somewhere in Zambales. Sweet Elena mango is the sweetest that I ever had. It is probably the sweetest mango in the world. There are also the well loved Cebu and Guimaras mangoes which are of world class quality. Filipinos enjoy eating mango...
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...Morton, J. 1987. Banana. p. 29–46. In: Fruits of warm climates. Julia F. Morton, Miami, FL. Banana Musa x paridasiaca Description Origin and Distribution Varieties Climate Soil Propagation Culture Harvesting Yield Handling and Packing Controlled Ripening and Storage Pests Diseases Food Uses Animal Feed Other Uses Folklore The word "banana" is a general term embracing a number of species or hybrids in the genus Musa of the family Musaceae. Some species such as M. Basjoo Sieb. & Zucc. of Japan and M. ornata Roxb., native from Pakistan to Burma, are grown only as ornamental plants or for fiber. M. textilis Nee of the Philippines is grown only for its fiber, prized for strong ropes and also for tissue-thin tea bags. The so-called Abyssinian banana, Ensete ventricosum Cheesman, formerly E. edule Horan, Musa ensete Gmel., is cultivated in Ethiopia for fiber and for the staple foods derived from the young shoot, the base of the stem, and the corm. Most edible-fruited bananas, usually seedless, belong to the species M. acuminata Colla (M. cavendishii Lamb. ex Paxt., M. chinensis Sweet, M. nana Auth. NOT Lour., M. zebrina Van Houtee ex Planch.), or to the hybrid M. X paradisiaca L. (M. X sapientum L.; M. acumianta X M. balbisiana Colla). M. balbisiana Colla of southern Asia and the East Indies, bears a seedy fruit but the plant is valued for its disease-resistance and therefore plays an important role as a ";parent"; in the breeding of edible bananas. ...
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...beginning any workout program or diet plan. Natalie Jensen and Brette Nelson are not licensed medical care providers and represent that they have no expertise in diagnosing, examining, or treating medical conditions of any kind, or in determining the effect of any specific exercise on a medical condition. The ideas, concepts and opinions expressed in all Feed Yourself Fit e-books and meal plan are intended to be used for educational purposes only. The books and meal plan are sold with the understanding that the authors and publisher are not rendering medical advice of any kind, nor are the e-books intended to replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury. You should understand that when you are involved in any exercise or workout program, there is the possibility of...
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...Health benefits of Mangoes * Mango fruit is rich in pre-biotic dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, and poly-phenolic flavonoid antioxidant compounds. * According to new research study, mango fruit has been found to protect against colon, breast, leukemia and prostate cancers. Several trial studies suggest that polyphenolic anti-oxidant compounds in mango are known to offer protection against breast and colon cancers. * Mango fruit is an excellent source of Vitamin-A and flavonoids like beta-carotene, alpha-carotene,and beta-cryptoxanthin. 100 g of fresh fruit provides 765 mg or 25% of recommended daily levels of vitamin A. Together; these compounds are known to have antioxidant properties and are essential for vision. Vitamin A is also required for maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin. Consumption of natural fruits rich in carotenes is known to protect the body from lung and oral cavity cancers. * Fresh mango is a good source of potassium. 100 g fruit provides 156 mg of potassium while just 2 mg of sodium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure. * It is also a very good source of vitamin-B6 (pyridoxine), vitamin-C and vitamin-E. Consumption of foods rich in vitamin C helps the body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful oxygen-free radicals. Vitamin B-6 or pyridoxine is required for GABA hormone production within the brain. It also controls homocystiene...
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...THERE ARE 3 PHASES TO THE P90X NUTRITION PLAN. This plan is designed to change right along with your 3-phase workout demands, providing the right combination of foods to satisfy your body’s energy needs every step of the way. While P90X is designed as a 90-day program, you might choose to alter your choice or timing of one or more of the plans. You can follow any phase at any time based on your nutritional level. These are general guidelines recommended here. PHASE 1 2 3 FAT SHREDDER A high-protein-based diet designed to help you strengthen muscle while rapidly shedding fat from your body. FAT SHREDDER PHASE ENERGY BOOSTER A balanced mix of carbohydrates and protein with a lower amount of fat to supply additional energy for performance. ENERGY BOOSTER PHASE ENDURANCE MAXIMIZER An athletic diet of complex carbohydrates, lean proteins, and lower fat with an emphasis on more carbohydrates. You’ll need this combination of foods as fuel to get the most out of your final training block and truly get in the best shape of your life! ENDURANCE MAXIMIZER 1 THE 3 PHASES Like the P90X exercise program, the P90X Nutrition Guideline is divided into 3 phases, calibrated to move from fast, efficient fat loss (Phase 1) to peak energy (Phase 2) to lasting success (Phase 3). The nutritional proportions change with each plan, so it’s important to follow the instructions for your current plan. The nutritional proportions for each of the 3 plans are...
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...HEALTHFUL HINTS 27 OF THE BEST HEALTH “TIPS” From the editors of “PRACTICAL HEALTH GUIDES” © International Authors Bureau, 1999 all rights reserved 2 27 of the best health “tips” Contents Introduction..................................................................4 1. How to fight aging....................................................5 2. Are you anxious?......................................................6 3. Care for your heart while you sleep.........................7 4. How to avoid cancer caused by smoking.................8 5. Avoid eye problems caused by T.V. and mon.itors..9 6. How to beat asthma................................................10 7. Losing weight: The Pakistani method....................12 8. What todo when you get something in your eye....13 9. A few tricks for treating insect bites......................14 10. How to get rid of liver spots.................................15 11. Treat diarrhea without medication.......................16 12. Use seaweed to stimulate your immune system...17 13. How to prevent motion sickness - naturally.........18 14. The anti-allergy vitamin.......................................19 15. How to prevent Flatulence (Aerophagy)..............20 16. How to put an end to heartburn...........................21 27 of the best health “tips” 3 17. A miracle remedy.................................................22 18. Reducing your cholesterol....................................24 19. Digest better.....................
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...HINTS 27 OF THE BEST HEALTH “TIPS” From the editors of “PRACTICAL HEALTH GUIDES” © International Authors Bureau, 1999 all rights reserved 2 27 of the best health “tips” Contents Introduction..................................................................4 1. How to fight aging....................................................5 2. Are you anxious?......................................................6 3. Care for your heart while you sleep.........................7 4. How to avoid cancer caused by smoking.................8 5. Avoid eye problems caused by T.V. and mon.itors..9 6. How to beat asthma................................................10 7. Losing weight: The Pakistani method....................12 8. What todo when you get something in your eye....13 9. A few tricks for treating insect bites......................14 10. How to get rid of liver spots.................................15 11. Treat diarrhea without medication.......................16 12. Use seaweed to stimulate your immune system...17 13. How to prevent motion sickness - naturally.........18 14. The anti-allergy vitamin.......................................19 15. How to prevent Flatulence (Aerophagy)..............20 16. How to put an end to heartburn...........................21 27 of the best health “tips” 3 17. A miracle remedy.................................................22 18. Reducing your cholesterol....................................24 19. Digest better...............
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...late 1960s with friends sourcing natural food. Youth motivated in study of a social phenomenon stemming from macrobiotics: centering diet on whole grain and seasonal local plant foods that are not nutrient depleted or adulterated with toxins. 44 years following small, simple beginnings we are grateful and proud to be doing exactly what we set out to do: Get the best food possible and make it available to all. EN GLUTEE FR ~B~ Eden offers a pantry full of delicious foods that make healthy cooking and eating a joy. These foods are procured and prepared with our children and grandchildren in mind. Purity is paramount and maintained through painstaking attention to detail and long-nurtured relationships in our dedicated grower network. When an EDEN food is selected you get not only the most flavorful and purest food possible, you become part of a societally purifying system supporting small family farms and artisan traditional food makers. We continue to build relations with organic growers and traditional food makers, nurturing more than 360 family farms with over 80,000 acres of vibrant organic...
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...SIMPLE SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS HANS JURGEN PRESS 1. Astronomy Image of the Sun Place a pair of binoculars in an open window in the direct path of the sun’s rays. Stand a mirror in front of one eyepiece so that it throws an image of the sun on to the opposite wall of the room. Adjust the mirror until the image is sharp, and darken the room. You would risk damaging your eyes if you looked directly at the sun through binoculars, but you can view the bright disc on the wall as large and clear as in the movies. Clouds and birds passing over can also be distinguished and. if the binoculars are good even sunspots. These are a few hot areas on the glowing sphere, some so big that many terrestrial globes could fit into them. Because of the earth’s rotation, the sun’s image moves quite quickly across the wall. Do not forget to re-align the binoculars from time to time onto the sun. The moon and stars cannot be observed in this way because the light coming from them is too weak. 2. Sun clock Place a flowerpot with a long stick fixed into the hole at the bottom in a spot, which is sunny, all day. The stick’s shadow moves along the rim of the pot as the sun moves. Each hour by the clock mark the position of the shadow on the pot. If the sun is shining, you can read off the time. Because of the rotation of the earth the sun apparently passes over us in a semi-circle. In the morning and evening its shadow strikes the pot superficially, while; it midday, around 12 o’clock...
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