by Cindyj | Jan 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
limoneneEssential oils, the highly concentrated volatile, aromatic essences of plants, are a mainstay of aromatherapy but are also used in flavoring, perfumes and even as solvents. Researchers now think that two components of orange oil and lavender oil are a good bet...
by Cindyj | Nov 24, 2010 | Uncategorized
As we prepare for our feasts tomorrow lets think about what is important to us in our lives and how this relates to farms and agriculture. The AgChat Foundation suggests that we take time out today to give thanks for food, #foodthanks. Some of my best childhood...
by Cindyj | Nov 15, 2010 | Uncategorized
Digitalis is a common drug used today to treat congestive heart disease; a condition in which the heart does not pump out the entire volume it should be pumping. These drugs were first isolated from the foxglove flower, Digitalis purpura. Dr. William Withering is...
by Cindyj | Oct 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
Although my basil and tomatoes were hit by the frost this week, I noticed a large bundle of sorrel still growing nicely. I’ve always wanted to make sorrel soup so I thought I’d cut them and have the last of the summer’s dishes. Here is the recipe I used:Sorrel...
by Cindyj | Aug 24, 2010 | Uncategorized
I know cancer has probably touched everyone’s life (as it has mine) and prevention is certainly easier than a cure. I spent many years of my life studying cancer and the process of carcinogenesis and even have a few papers to show for it. The intense interest that the...
