Helen Brophy
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Freshen your home with peppermint
Using a homemade, natural peppermint room spray can bring a fresh, lively holiday scent to your home. I spritz some in my entry halI to greet my guests. I use the spray around all my sofas and cushioned chairs. Hold the spray about two feet away from your stuffed furniture and spritz gently. Do not…
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Bring Hope and Joy into Your Heart
Everyone strives for that holiday feeling of hope and joy. We all remember being a child with an open heart, aware of all the wonder and magic around us. We would like to feel that way again. As responsible adults we become so caught up in our daily lives we sometimes lose awareness of peace…
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Good News About Olive Oil and Breast Cancer
Olive oil is in the news again and it is good news. We know olive oil contains monounsaturated fat which benefits our hearts and helps to keep blood vessels more flexible. Research has shown memory improves with the addition of olive oil to our diet. The good news this week appeared in Journal of the…
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The 8 Healthiest Cheeses to Eat
Cheese can be healthy if eaten in moderation. Hard cheeses are generally healthier than soft cheeses. Cheese contains a lot of protein, calcium and zinc. A small amount added to salads or any vegetable will help the body absorb the nutrients they contain. Moderation is key! Cheese is notoriously high in sodium but parmesan and…
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Sunlight Striking Earth’s Surface in Just One Hour Delivers Enough Energy to Power World Economy for Entire Year
Isn’t it amazing how we are at a perfect distance from the sun to provide enough warmth and energy to safely power our entire earth. Our sun provides just enough to warm our soil and grow our food. We are at an optimal distance to have temperatures which support life instead of frying us to…
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Great News! New Report Finds Bee-Killing Pesticides are Finally Disappearing From Use | One Green Planet
Great news for bees! New report shows proactive action from growers and retailers to remove harmful pesticides. Source: Great News! New Report Finds Bee-Killing Pesticides are Finally Disappearing From Use | One Green Planet
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What’s the Verdict on Olive Oil: Is it Good or Bad for You?
I cook exclusively with extra virgin olive oil. I use in in all baked goods and salad dressings and as a dip for bread. Whole foods has a great variety available and believe it or not the prices there are reasonable if you choose carefully. There’s been a lot of controversy lately over whether you…
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What Happens if You Eat Organic for a Week?
We need to return to healthy farming practices. Our children are being adversely affected by all the pesticides, cancer rates are rising, our water is being polluted and we are killing off our honey bees which will have widespread ramifications. Choose organic whenever possible! The issues of GMO labeling and possible health effects can seem…
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A Glimpse into the Cosmos – Fertile Underground Communal Garden
The Fertile Underground is a natural coop located in Providence, Rhode Island. Coop members are directly involved sharing the work and the harvest. A CSA model has been adopted and modified to include Community Supported Grocery, providing many areas of Providence without regular access to fresh produce to delivery of fresh produce on a regular…
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A Little Stress is Good
A little stress is good and can bring about positive change. Our attitudes can determine our stress levels. The view we take of an event will directly affect the level of stress we experience. This feeling of stress can bring about action which will result in positive change. A good example would be stressing about…