My husband and I are both older children from large families. As we devoted a number of years to raising younger siblings we are keenly aware that women who make the choice to nurture another human being from infancy to adulthood (and beyond) face an enormous stress load. And, without doubt that stress has significant… [Read more…]
Raincoaster has posted an excellent article entitled Vacate the Premises . In any case, the Marshfield Clinic in Wisconson has released a study which shows that women who take one or two vacations a year are less likely to experience clinical depression than those who take one every two years. Interestingly, marital satisfaction decreased with… [Read more…]
This fleur de sel carameles recipe has been obtained with permission from weirdscience, who has a fascinating blog that everyone should visit. Ingredients 2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups whipping cream 1 cup corn syrup 1/2 tsp salt 1/3 cup butter 1 tsp vanilla 3/4 tsp fleur de sel Instructions Line 9 inch square metal… [Read more…]
Political interference in science has been all over the news recently. We thought you’d like to be aware of the following developments: Former Surgeon General Richard Carmona reported he was muzzled from speaking about topics like stem cell research and sex education. Vice President Dick Cheney was accused of personally interfering to change the science… [Read more…]
Blueberries – Health Benefits Blueberries have more to offer than just good looks and taste. Raspberries – Health Benefits Rich in vitamin C, folate, iron and potassium, raspberries also provide high amounts of insoluble fiber (thanks to all those little seeds) as well as respectable amounts of the soluble fiber pectin, which helps control cholesterol… [Read more…]
Succulent strawberries abound and wordpress.com bloggers are not slouches when it comes to sharing wonderful, mouth watering recipes with their readers. Although strawberries are a wonderfully healthy, low-calorie treat when eaten plain, I look forward to strawberry season for another reason: Strawberry Shortcake! Here’s Strawberry Shortcake from pinchmysalt Ingredients 4 C. fresh strawberries, rinsed and… [Read more…]
The Paradox Of Our Age We have bigger houses but smaller families; more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense; more knowledge but less judgment; more experts, but more problems; more medicines but less healthiness. We’ve been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble in crossing the… [Read more…]
The effect that advertising has on our lives changes our lives and not necessarily for the better. Everywhere we go and everything we focus on or pick up to read is plastered with advertisements for food. Well, maybe I should say “pseudo-food” because most advertising is aimed at marketing processed stuff and junk foods. This… [Read more…]
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