Helen Brophy
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Our Earth: A Gem In the Universe
As I think of our earth, I’m awestruck. Nothing man made compares with natures beauty. Lately I have been reading and teaching about astronomy. The more I learn about our existence, our universe and beyond, the more wonder I feel. We are part of something amazing. We do not have all the answers about our…
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Healthy Italian Easter Bread Recipe
Italian Easter Bread Here is a healthy addition to your Easter meal. It has become a tradition in my house. Enjoy! Ingredients: • 1 package Rapid Rise active dry yeast, about 2-1/4 teaspoons • 2/3 cups milk • Pinch of salt • 2 T butter or extra virgin olive oil • 2 eggs, beaten • 1/4 cup sugar • 2.75-3.25 cups flour…
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For a quick energizer sniff peppermint
Put two Drops of organic essential oil of peppermint on a cotton ball. Place in a small container to bring along while shopping. Sniff for a quick energy boost while getting a little germ protection at the same time. Peppermint is an energizer as well as an antiviral and antibacterial.
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Reduce Heart Attack Risk With Tea
A new British study shows that drinking three cups of black tea daily can reduce the risk of having a heart attack by 11%. To reduce pesticide exposure drink organic tea. Buying in bulk or a store brand of organic is more reasonably priced.
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Honey Products Can Be Contaminated With Roundup
Boston University and Abraxis Research conducted a study which tested the levels of glyphosate found in honey products in the United States. Glyphosate is the main ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup. Roundup has been on the market since 1973 and is considered to be moderately toxic. Forty one of sixty nine honey products tested were positive for…
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Apples Lessen Anxiety
An apple a day will help relieve anxiety as well (if not better) than anti-anxiety medication. The only side effect of eating an apple is much better health. There is an antioxidant in apples, chlorogenic acid, which induces soothing calm.
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Why You Should Leave the Leaves
I’ve been telling my husband ” leave the leaves” for years. He now shreds the leaves on the lawn with a lawnmower and adds as many as possible to the compost. Most of our yard is wooded so it is great just to let them decompose where they fall and return the nutrients to the…
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Freshen Your Air With Lemons
What is more inviting than the scent of fresh air and lemons? Bring both into your home. Open your windows whenever possible to bring the clean air into your home. This will help vent out the harmful substances which may have entered over the winter and stayed. To eliminate odors simmer some lemon slices.…
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Orange Oil Helps Deter Ants
Put a few drops of essential oil of orange on a cotton ball. Wipe on entry points or place the cotton balls in strategic locations. Do not rub the oil on a surface where it might become slippery and cause a fall. The essential oil of orange contains limonene which is toxic to ants and…
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Luteolin in veg and herbs possible treatment option for Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Luteolin a flavonoid found in veg and herbs is considered as a possible treatment option for Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Researchers at the Dept of Biomedical Sciences, University of Missouri, have shown that Luteolin, known to be effective in combating several types of cancer, also has the ability to suppress metastasis of Triple Negative Breast Cancer.…