There is hope in people, not in society, not in systems, but in you and me.
Throughout life, from childhood, from school until we die, we are taught to compare ourselves with another; yet when I compare myself with another I am destroying myself.
Category: Wellness
Now, The Plastic is in Human Blood
Researchers found plastic in the blood of 17 of 22 of study participants, or about 77 percent
Well it’s happened. While we all know about plastic turning up in the oceans and in the bellies of sea mammals. The same plastic that tangles up birds and makes huge trash heaps in the world has a new home. The human bloodstream. Continue reading “Now, The Plastic is in Human Blood”
Study Finds Diabetes Can Be Reversed
Researchers from Newcastle University have uncovered that patients who reverse their diabetes and maintain a healthy weight are likely to remain free of the illness long-term. Continue reading “Study Finds Diabetes Can Be Reversed”
Inspirational Quote
Here is a test to find out whether your mission in life is complete.
If you’re alive, it isn’t. Continue reading “Inspirational Quote”
Removing Pesticides — Veggie Wash
When we buy food we want it to be good for us. One way to help ensure that is to wash your fruits and veggies. This can improve your food quality by reducing your exposure to pesticides.
Rinsing produce removers grime and dirt, but does not reduce pesticide residue.
Even organic produce is helped with a rinse. To check how tainted with pesticides your chosen produce is check here.
Some good news, research out of the University of Amherst found that soaking apples in a baking soda solution for a minimum of two minutes helps to remove pesticide residue. Two pesticides were used in the study thiabendazole (a systemic pesticide) and phosmet were tested. The sad truth is a wide array of pesticides are used in our food products.
FRUIT/VEGGIE WASH
Submerging apples in a baking soda solution for a minimum of two minutes and ideally for twelve to fifteen minutes helps to completely remove pesticides tested in the University study.
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups of water (filtered or spring water)
and for delicate fruits (such as your blueberries or grapes) a DIY spray:
1 cup of water
2 tablespoons of baking soda
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
add the items to a spray bottle.
Spritz onto produce, allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes, rinse and pat dry.
A Poem for Everything
Poetry is a way of speaking that makes its point in a lyrical and inspiring manner. The following poem is written by an unknown author. I think it really hits the mark.
If you open it, close it.
If you turn it on, turn it off.
If you unlock it, lock it up.
If you break it, admit it,
If you can’t fix it, call in someone who can.
If you borrow it, return it.
If you value it, take care of it.
If you make a mess, clean it up.
If you move it, put it back.
If it belongs to someone else and you want to use it,
get permission.
If you don’t know how to operate it, leave it alone.
If it’s none of your business, don’t ask questions.
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
If it will brighten someone’s day, say it!
-Anonymous