Health Fitness

Flax Seed A Source For Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Flax seed has been a widely grown crop for thousands of years, and it is believed that it was one of the first plants that humans domesticated and farmed. It is one of the most versatile plants in the world, capable of being made into fabrics (especially linen), medicine, high-quality paper (often used for money), soap, and all sorts of…

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Recipes

Relish The Taste Of Summer With Easy Homemade Pickling

Is it possible to extend the fresh flavors of summer just a little longer? In days past, the solution was pickling and canning vegetables, like corn and cucumbers, that peak during the warm weather months. While today’s busy schedules don’t leave much time for old-fashioned pickling, refrigerator pickling is an easy way to capture summer in a jar. Preparation time…

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Gardening

Platform Bird Feeders

What are platform bird feeders you may be wondering and what is their purpose with feeding birds? Well to put it simply a platform bird feeder is designed for birds who like to eat bird seed off of the ground. Platform bird feeders can be places slightly above ground, or the can be mounted off a deck a tree or…

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Wine

The Modern Chocolate Factory

When people think of a chocolate factory chances are that most immediately conjure that whimsical place inhabited by Willy Wonka and a steadfast crew of Oompa Loompas. And while the reality is far less enchanting, the truth remains that the modern chocolate factory turns out its own form of magic as it labors to bring the gift of chocolate to…

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Alternative Medicine

Rosehip Seed Oil A Foundation For Beauty

Rosehip seed oil has become widely recognized as an effective skin and beauty care agent in the last decade, with great interest surrounding its scientifically-validated beauty-enhancing effects. The oil has been heralded as a miracle cure for skin, useful for a great myriad of conditions, from premature aging and sun damage to scarring and other damage. What is this wonderful…

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Gardening

Keep Your Yard Ornamental With Sago Palm Care

Proper Sago Palm care is essential for a beautiful looking plant. The Sago Palm tree, scientifically known as the Cycas revoluta, is one of the most primitive living seed plants. They are unusual ornamental plants that are very hardy. In the United States, they are typically found in warm moist climates like the Houston area. They are related to conifer…

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Wine

The Health Benefits Of Flax Seeds

There are many great benefits for those who add flax seeds to their diets because they can help reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease, arthritis, and it can also be a natural laxative. Flax seed is essential for a well balanced and healthy body and mentality. Everyone should add flax seed supplements to their own diet. There are many…

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Gambling

Ncaa March Madness

How to handicap College Hoops NCAA March Madness Tournament Edition It is the time of year when conference championships are almost upon us and there are several keys that should be looked at when handicapping the tournaments during March Madness. Experience pays off: One has to look at teams that have played in championships to get back to the championship…

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Gardening

Dill The Most Important Culinary Herb In Scandinavia

The ancient herb, Anethum graveolens or Fernleaf dill as it is commonly known, was mentioned some 5,000 years ago in early Egyptian writings. It is the most important culinary herb in Scandinavia, as popular as parsley is in other parts of the world. The word ‘dill’ stems from the Old Norse word dilla, meaning “to lull,” and can be grown…

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