tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35906529473182994912024-03-20T19:24:33.722-07:00Soothe And HealOur surroundings and the activities we choose to participate in everyday can have a huge effect on our physical and mental health.This blog will be a place where I share anything that soothes and heals, from photos to recipes.....to health practices...funny videos, etc.Come join the fun!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3590652947318299491.post-29368015135791642232016-02-08T08:38:00.000-08:002016-02-08T09:22:07.201-08:00Cure Gum Disease Naturally<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: 24.0pt;">Cure Gum Disease Naturally: </span><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Heal and Prevent Periodontal Disease and Gingivitis
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">By Ramiel Nagel</span></b><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">The food we consume strongly
influences the quality of our lives. If we eat the processed and devitalized foods
of modern commerce our physical, emotional, and spiritual health will suffer.
Eating whole unprocessed foods grown on fertile soil, without pesticides…and
prepared in a traditional manner, will aid us in obtaining optimum health and a
sense of wellbeing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">The condition of our teeth
and gums is a good indicator of how healthy or unhealthy the rest of our bodies
are. Ramiel Nagel, the author of Cure Tooth Decay and this book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0982021364/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0982021364&linkCode=as2&tag=foodfreerevo-20&linkId=4EUEPGH5WPHIB5ZH" rel="nofollow">Cure Gum Disease Naturally: Heal and Prevent Periodontal Disease and Gingivitis with Whole Foods</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=foodfreerevo-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0982021364" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
has this to say on page 31. “ In general tooth decay and gum
disease are the most visible signs of nutrient depletion. By ignoring how
nutrition affects our bodies and by blaming bacteria for dental health
problems, the field of dentistry does us a great disservice by diverting us
from the truth of how a poor diet causes gum disease and tooth decay.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">In <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Cure Gum Disease Naturally</b>, Ramiel shares with the reader the
underlying causes of tooth decay and gum disease and how to cure these
conditions, which are merely a reflection of the general health of the body. As
we have already established, diet plays an enormous role in establishing the
health of the teeth and gums. Rami thoroughly explains why it is not bacteria,
in and of itself, that causes tooth decay and gum problems, but that the
condition and strength of the teeth and gums themselves determines how
vulnerable they are to the normal oral bacteria found in the mouth. He educates
us as to what foods to avoid and what foods to eat in order to create strong,
firm teeth and gums that are resistant to bacteria. The mainstream dental model
merely tries to fix the symptoms of poor nutrition rather than educating the
patient on how to balance his body chemistry through proper nutrition.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">The author explains, “gum
disease is a whole body imbalance and not just an isolated oral problem. Dr.
Page observed that out-of-balance calcium and phosphorous ratios (which he
believed to be the cause of tooth and gum disease) could be brought into balance
by correcting the functioning of the glandular system.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“ Dr. Page found that our autonomic
(automatic) nervous system and our endocrine (glandular/hormonal) system are
directly affected by the food we eat.” On page 44 the author lists ways to help
improve the health of specific glands.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Rami advises us to strictly
reduce sugar since this toxic refined substance throws the calcium phosphorous
ratio and our glandular system out of balance. He warns us that anything which
unbalances the hormonal system can cause tooth decay and gum recession.
So…preventing tooth decay and gum disease does not just depend on how much we
brush and floss but on how resistant our teeth and gums are to bacteria. The density
or hardness of our teeth and quality of our gum tissue depends not only on the
foods we consume but also on how well we digest our food and how well we absorb
the nutrients from this food. In this book Rami includes everything one needs
to know in order to increase the health or resistance of the teeth and gums to
bacteria.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">The author shares information
on the role of vitamins D and A and calcium in obtaining or maintaining the
health of teeth and gums. He includes charts, which list the foods high in the
desired nutrients. Rami talks about how to obtain the minerals we need from bones
and dairy products. Healthy fats are also very important to include in the diet
as they aid the body in utilizing the calcium and other minerals properly.
Using refined fat free products such as skim milk, low fat cheeses, or partial foods,
such as egg whites (while excluding the yolks) is extremely counterproductive. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">There is also important
information concerning grains…whole grains versus refined grains…. and how to
prepare them in order to obtain maximum nutrition and the least amount of plant
toxins. Ways to increase your digestive potency are listed and explained.
Methods of cleansing are also included. The author speaks about alkalizing the
body, why it is a good idea, and several recipes to help the process are also
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Near the end of the book are
chapters on gum disease treatment and natural gum care at home. I found the
book <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Cure Gum Disease Naturally</b> to
be very comprehensive, containing much valuable and helpful information, which
actually gets to the root issue of why teeth and gums are unhealthy. When
people understand the root cause of a problem they can then treat the cause and
actually heal instead of just treating the symptoms while the unhealthy
situation keeps progressing under the surface. The health of our teeth and gums is very important. Researchers are suspecting that gum disease, gum surgery, and other types of dental work may provide a direct route to the brain for oral spirochetes and other bacteria and possibly contribute to Alzheimer's disease.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">The author has a sincere
desire to share this crucial information, which, if heeded, will greatly reduce
world suffering. I highly recommend this book.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Visit The Author's Website <a href="http://www.curetoothdecay.com/">http://www.curetoothdecay.com/</a></b></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3590652947318299491.post-56548374619262113192015-10-08T08:27:00.000-07:002015-10-08T09:40:14.707-07:00Edie Clark At Mary's Farm<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I met Edie Clark when she was writing a story for <b>Yankee Magazine</b> about Lyme Disease. This led me to explore her other writings, which I have become very fond of. Edie Clark has worked at <b>Yankee Magazine</b> since 1978. She is most well known for her column "<b>The View From Mary's Farm</b>". She has also written 6 books. Her most recent one that just hit the scene is called "<b><i>As Simple As That</i></b>". This book is a collection of her essays from <b>Yankee Magazine</b>. I haven't been fortunate enough to read the book yet so I would like to share what others have said about it.<br />
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"Delivered in an elegant style, these essays are lessons on how to live in small-town New England: kite flying on a frozen lake, ways to cook green tomatoes, keeping an old house, searching for a dog caught in a tornado, wood heat, coping with spring mud. Taken as a whole, they are a philosophical inquiry into what some people call mindfulness. Clark teaches us how to pay attention to the moments that make up our lives. This is a beautiful book about love, grief, and the natural world. It reads like a how-to manual but feels like a lyric poem. I was deeply moved by it." Ernest Herbert, author of<b> <i>Howard Elman's Farewell.</i></b><br />
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"Edie Clark's <b>Yankee</b> Column is a national treasure<i>.</i> This book glows with a life closely and kindly observed, days well-lived and well-loved. Reading this book will make you feel like you are sitting in her warm, sunny kitchen, listening to her tell you heart warming, spell binding stories."<b> Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul Of An Octopus.</b><br />
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You can purchase <b><i>As Simple As That</i></b> and her other books at <a href="http://www.edieclark.com/">http://www.edieclark.com</a> <span style="font-size: large;"> Scroll down to view Mary's Farm.</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">Edie is a masterful storyteller and knows how to win her reader's hearts. Recently someone likened her to a painter of words. In my opinion, Edie Clark is the Norman Rockwell of essay writers.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Edie has given me permission to share with you the views from and of Mary's Farm. As you tour her farm and the views it will be simple for you to understand where Edie finds her inspiration. Take some time also to watch the 4 minute Yankee video below featuring Edie Clark.</span></div>
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Edie's beloved dog, Mayday, who was the subject of several of Edie's essays.<br />
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Visit Edie's website and learn more about the history of Mary's Farm and why it is called Mary's Farm. Here you will also find her other books and CD <a href="http://www.edieclark.com/">www.edieclark.com</a> Let's take time out from our hectic lifestyle to appreciate all that is around us. Edie is a master at teaching us how.</div>
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By Sharon A Kane<br />
Review By Marjorie Tietjen<br />
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Being able to properly digest our food is one of the main factors which
determines the state of our health. Some foods are easier to digest
than others and how we prepare our food can make a huge difference in
the availability and assimilation of the nutrients from our food.
Proper preparation can also destroy toxins which are naturally present
in many vegetables and grains. Traditionally our ancestors soaked,
sprouted and/or fermented their fruits, beans, grains and
vegetables...and sometimes even meat. <br />
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Sharon Kane, the author of The Art Of Gluten Free Sourdough Baking,
discovered through food sensitivity testing that she was intolerant to
many foods, including gluten. Sharon loved baking sourdough breads but
the gluten in the grains and some of the other ingredients in the breads
were stressing her system and making her ill. She was advised to avoid
these substances. This news of course was very disappointing. However,
the author was not discouraged for long. She was determined to create
sourdough breads free of many allergens, including eggs, gluten, and
dairy so she could again enjoy the taste, comfort and health benefits of
properly prepared grains. Sharon experimented for a year with
different flours and starters...with many failures...before she finally
created a bread that she thought had the properties she desired. The
results of her fortitude and persistence has been greater health,
several books on traditional food preparation, online instructional
videos, and the Gluten Free Sourdough Company that sells the delicious
gluten, egg, dairy, soy free products that she has created.<br />
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I first bought the Kindle version of The Art Of Gluten Free Sourdough
Baking but then decided it would be easier for me to have an actual hard
copy to read and refer to....so it is the hard copy that I will be
referring to in this review. First of all, to get people aware of the
health properties and other positive qualities of the ancient process of
sourdough baking...I will include the 6 benefits the author lists on
the back of her book.<br />
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1. High Digestibility<br />
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2. Excellent Taste<br />
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3. Nutrient Density<br />
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4. Long Shelf life<br />
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5. Economical<br />
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6. Allergen Friendly<br />
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I would also like to include a paragraph from page 21 of the book which
describes why soaking and/or the fermenting of grains is so important.<br />
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"Soaking foods mimics the early stages of a seed's germination cycle. A
fully mature grain plant has plump grain seeds after a long and
bounteous season. The grain seeds are essentially little packages of
nutrients protected in a hard shell called a seed coat. The seed's
mission in life is to reproduce and needs certain conditions to
germinate. A grain seed left on the stalk of a spent plant, or on the
ground, withstands extremes of temperature and moisture to allow its
seed coat to soften and absorb water which facilitates germination. This
process allows nutrients to become available to feed the newly
germinated sprout until it has its first pair of true leaves and can
make food through photosynthesis. When we soak grains before cooking or
eating we mimic this process. The nutrients that would have fed the
young sprout now become available to us after soaking."<br />
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flours which are included in her recipes are teff, quinoa, corn,
buckwheat, brown rice, and coconut. Sharon lists all the ingredients and
equipment that you will need to succeed in gluten free sourdough
baking. The author's instructions are very clear and detailed and she
also includes photos which demonstrate the different steps and what the
starters, batters and breads should look like. Sharon uses minimal
sweeteners in her recipes and includes a conversion chart so a person
can use the sweetener that best suits their needs. In the photo to the
right you are shown what a bubbling starter looks like, what the bread
looks like when it is rising and what the finished loaf should look
like. This is very helpful in being able to gauge one's progress.<br />
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Gluten free sourdough baking uses "starters" to help the bread to rise.
The book carefully explains the different properties of the various
starters and batters so that the baker knows what to look for. The
author includes a section on grinding your own flour. On page 43 there
is an important chart which shows the amounts of grain, the amounts of flour it
will convert to when ground, and then how much starter that amount of
flour will create.<br />
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In the process of creating the gluten free starters the author noticed
that her starters were going "bad" or becoming moldy. Through further
research she learned that you can boost these starters with fermented
beverages. Sharon tried using water kefir as a starter and that is when
things began to turn around providing her with more successes. She
refers to the water kefir starters as "boosted starters." Kombucha tea
can also be used as a booster for starters or if you are not dairy
sensitive you can use milk kefir or yogurt.<br />
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Everyone has different food sensitivities. Sharon has been asked by
others to create certain breads for people with specific allergies and
as a result she has divided the recipes into sections. Two of these
sections are rice based recipes and rice free recipes.<br />
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Some of the delicious recipes included in the book are Pancakes, Banana
Walnut Muffins, Cinnamon Raisin English Muffins, Cranberry Nut Muffins,
Buckwheat Buns, Herb Sourdough Bread, Scallion Pepper Bread, Mock Rye
Bread, Chia Onion Bread, Multigrain Carob Bread, Teff Carob Coconut
Bread, Corn Bread, Dessert Breads, Quinoa 100 Bread ...and much more.<br />
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Sourdough gluten free breads are denser with a different "old world"
texture and taste to them. I find this to be a positive difference.
Sharon's breads are more hearty, nutrient dense, filling, and delicious
than typical commercial fluff breads. On <a href="http://www.glutenfreesourdough.com/?a_aid=54e2266e9c541">Sharon's website</a>
she has many baked items for sale, along with equipment, starter
boosters, books and more. I have tried her English muffins, muffin tops,
dessert breads and I actually tried one of her mixes as a first step
in learning sourdough baking. I found the pumpernickel bread mix to be
absolutely delicious! I put off making the bread from this mix because I
thought I would fail. However, the whole process went very smoothly
and the bread was a success! I was pretty impressed with the
organization and directions of the mix itself but I was also pretty
proud of myself because I actually succeeded in making sourdough bread!
The next step for me will be trying one of the recipes in this book
with my water kefir made from my new water kefir grains which I bought
from Sharon. The author does not use baking powder, baking soda, or
yeast in her recipes, preferring the most natural leavening method
possible. Sharon advises people to toast the sourdough breads to get
the best flavor and texture. When in a hurry I have eaten her breads
untoasted but toasting does seem to improve texture and taste.<br />
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The book includes sections on definitions, differences between the
various flour starters, refrigerated starters versus starters grown on
the counter, feeding your starter, different stages of a starter, a
large recipe section with photos, how to make chia gel and what it is
used for, how to make pizza dough, conversions, troubleshooting, and
where to get ingredients and equipment. Sharon shares her experiences
and how she has learned from her failures. I am finding the book to be
very thorough, easy to read, and written in an enjoyable manner.
Everything she does seems to be very organized and well thought out. I
admire this quality because I am definitely not an organized person.<br />
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Sharon has written this book to empower others to create healthy food in
an economical manner. Too many people are experiencing sensitivities
to gluten and other foods , which were once considered to be healthy.
We desperately need to figure out the main causes of this predicament
but in the meantime we must learn to prepare the foods that we can eat
in a manner that releases the most nutrition possible. Our ancestors
somehow knew that soaking, sprouting and fermenting not only preserved
their foods but made them much more nutritious and digestible. I highly
recommend this book to anyone who would like more control over their
own health which offers less dependence on our failing medical system.
To purchase Sharon's book and other products, check out her <a href="http://www.glutenfreesourdough.com/?a_aid=54e2266e9c541">website</a> . Through her persistent experimentation, she has come up with unique products that will help to improve our lives.</div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><i><b>Brendan Louglin was my art teacher for several years in Guilford, CT. Brendan's artwork and philosophy of life has touched many lives and his main message is that if he can overcome adversity...then anyone can. His paintings express vibrancy of joy. Sharing this joy with others is his main focus. Yankee Magazine wrote an article about him and Jo Montgomery, an author who lives in nearby Madison, wrote a book about Brendan's life story. The title is "Loughlin: One Man's Journey To Redemption Through Art. This is the blurb from the back cover...</b></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><i><b>" A remarkable true story that exposes, then celebrates, the extraordinary human ability to rise above abandonment, abuse, tragedy, and poverty. Proving that inner joy, like trick birthday candles, will smoke, spark and light itself back up again no matter how many times it is extinguished. In the heart of the postcard - perfect New England town of Guilford, Connecticut is a small, outdated apartment that displays no signs of life. There are no curtains on the windows and no furniture, just piles of painter canvases and buckets of brushes. It doesn't appear that anyone lives there, but that couldn't be farther from the truth. An artist by the name of Brendan Loughlin lives in that apartment, and so does his extraordinary story. Take a look into Brendan's private life and be inspired, amused and possibly changed by the journey of the man Yankee Magazine called "Connecticut's modern day Van Gogh."</b></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;"><i><b>The book can be found on Amazon but there are none available at this point. However, you may want to read some of the reviews. If interested in reading this remarkable story, you may be able to order the book from the local bookstore at the link below.</b></i></span> <span style="color: #38761d;"><i><b>Scroll down through this post and enjoy the paintings I photographed from Brendan's gallery.</b></i></span> <br />
<a href="http://www.rjjulia.com/event/ct-writers-night-3">http://www.rjjulia.com/event/ct-writers-night-3</a><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;"><i><b>He actually encouraged me to spread the joy of his artwork and the uplifting message brought out in his life story by photographing his paintings and even profiting from them by selling products with his photographed artwork featured on them.</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><i><b>Brendan is known for his paintings on Guilford fences, doors and sides of buildings. Everyone knows and loves Brendan</b></i></span>. <span style="color: #38761d;"><b><i>Brendan was interviewed by Yankee Magazine. You can find the inspiring article here....</i></b></span> <a href="http://www.yankeemagazine.com/article/features/stilllifes">http://www.yankeemagazine.com/article/features/stilllifes</a><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><i><b>Brendan has invented his own art technique called PASTAC which involves using Bin primer, painter's tints and chalks. He is a self taught artist. A few years back when he was homeless he would visit the Guilford Library and study books on the great artists for inspiration. Van Gogh was one artist he was particularly interested in.</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><i><b>Brendan would often hold art classes outdoors . He would lug tables and other equipment to a shady area where students would spread out their artist brushes and paints. Everyone walking by would stop and speak with Brendan and observe what the students were painting. Brendan always told his students..."anyone can paint if they so desire" and he also tried to encourage those who felt they had no natural talent...by telling them that any mistake can be corrected with his method ...and to be fearless. He also believes that painting is excellent therapy for people.</b></i></span><br />
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<i><b><span style="color: #e06666;">It's the time of year again where people begin to think more about their immunity and wonder whether or not their immune systems are "up to par". This is also the time of year when vaccine manufacturers take advantage of this legitimate issue. People often do tend to get sicker during the winter with influenza and colds ....but.....vaccines are not the answer to a healthy immune system. The proper nourishment and sunlight or vitamin D, and reduction in stress, are the main key elements in resisting disease. The numerous chemicals and other potentially unknown elements in vaccines only add to the body burden of toxins while they unnaturally upregulate our immune systems. Some people believe that many autoimmune diseases are caused by this artificial stimulation of the immune system.</span></b></i><br />
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<i><b><span style="color: #e06666;">The recipe above features beets, cabbage and apple. This combination has many health benefits. Beets are great for cleansing the liver, cabbage is great for healing the stomach, and the apple adds some sweetness and texture... in addition to the sweet taste from the beets. This sweetness tends to offset the tartness of the finished ferment and is a good ferment to begin with if you are not accustomed to eating live fermented foods. This beet, apple, cabbage recipe contains a bountiful amount of beneficial bacteria which is the foundation for our immune systems. Simply stated....the good or beneficial bacteria keep the harmful microbes in balance so we have much less of a chance of becoming ill. This beneficial bacteria also produces certain needed vitamins</span><span style="color: #e06666;"> while resident in our digestive systems</span></b></i>.<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Our grandparents and great grandparents used the process of fermentation to preserve their food in an age of minimal refrigeration. I often wonder if they realized that these fermented foods were a powerhouse of nutrition and immune factors.Our ancestors seemed to instinctively know what was needed for human health...without the benefit of chemistry labs and pharmaceutical companies. Sauerkraut ...in the above photo, is a ferment that most people are familiar with and one that many of our ancestors always had a good supply of. Most foods today that come from the grocery store may have once been fermented but for storage sake they are pasteurized and hence denuded from the powerful immune supporting activity of beneficial bacteria or probiotics (pro-life). Pasterization also disables beneficial enzymes.</span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Fermenting food is really a very easy process to learn. Once you make several jars of a fermented product, they stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 6 months or more and become one of the most nutirtious fast food health foods there are. This life giving food is much healthier and cheaper than storebought supplements.</span></i></b> <b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">The recipe for the beet/cabbage/apple ferment in the photo at the top was adapted from the Internal Bliss Cookbook which is a companion to the excellent Gut and Psychology Syndrome book by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBrid. The latter book instructs us on how to heal the gut which in turn heals the body.</span></i></b><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">2 1/2 lbs of raw beets shredded (easy in food processor)</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 lb of raw cabbage finely chopped</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">3 oz. chopped apple </span></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">3 oz chopped onion</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">1 TBSP plus 1 tsp Sea Salt</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">I also used several TBSPs of whey but that is not necessary. If whey is not used , do not cut down on the salt as that is what helps to preserve the vegetables and fruit.</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Place beets, cabbage and salt into a large pan or bowl and with clean hands begin to mix the veggie mixture , squeezing it all as you go. Pretty soon the juices from the veggies and fruit will begin to flow. Add the apple and onion and mix well.</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Pack mixture into quart jars, leaving 1 and one half to two inches of room from the top of the jar. Push down well so juice covers the mixture and no air pockets are left. Place jars on a cookie sheet in a corner for about 3 or four days. Do not screw lids down tight. Juice will probably run over onto the cookie sheet and that is ok. You may taste the ferment at this time to see whether it is tart enough for your liking. When you feel it is ready place the mixture in the fridge for two to four weeks before eating. During this time the mixture continues to ferment but at a slower rate. Flavors meld. </span></i></span></div>
<span style="color: #990000;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"> If you uncap a ferment at any time and it appears brownish on top....this won't hurt you but all you have to do is scrape off the brown and you are set to go.</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">I think if you are successful...which you probably will be....you will want to begin experimenting with the many different types of ferments and the many ways you can incorporate these life-giving foods into your daily life. This knowledge is a priceless gift to pass on to your children and grandchildren.</span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">The link below is to a reliable company that sells everything you will need for fermenting different types of food. But for the recipe above, wide-mouth canning jars are really the only thing you will need...besides the food ingredients....and you can find them anywhere. </span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><b>Helpful Books on Fermentation</b></span></span></span></i></span><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #b45f06;">Many people nowadays are trying to avoid grains in their diets. Some feel that we weren't designed to eat grains and others just want to avoid overdosing on carbohydrates. Then there are the issues of GMO altered grains, celiac disease, and gluten sensitivity. I personally have an issue with gluten so I was delighted when I came across this recipe in the cookbook "Internal Bliss". This cookbook is a "must have"companion to the book "Gut and Psychology Syndrome by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride. Both books are very helpful in healing autoimmune disease who origins are linked to a leaky gut.</span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #b45f06;">I had the pancakes pictured above this morning and wanted to share the recipe...as I find them delicious. No syrup is needed. The bananas make them just sweet enough. They are delicious with just some wholesome butter ....preferably from pastured cows. There are no unusual or expensive ingredients. Here's the recipe</span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #b45f06;">3 eggs</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="color: #b45f06;">2 TBSP natural peanut butter</span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #b45f06;">In a bowl mash together the banana and the peanut butter with a fork. Then add the eggs and mix together till everything is well combined. A few lumps won't matter. Heat your skillet and melt some butter or coconut oil in the pan, drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the hot pan and cook like regular pancakes. Just keep a close eye on them after turning because the second side cooks more quickly.I keep a plate in a warm oven to add finished pancakes to keep them warm till all pancakes are cooked. This recipe couldn't be easier! You could also try substituting other nut butters. Enjoy!</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">By Jonathan
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<span style="font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Digestion is
one of the most important functions of the body. Without complete digestion of
food, proper absorption of nutrients cannot occur. If we do not adequately
absorb the vitamins and minerals from the food we eat, this decrease in
nutrients can have far reaching effects on our health. If our digestion is not
up to par, we can be consuming a healthy diet and yet still be malnourished.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The book
“Why Stomach Acid Is Good For You” by Jonathan V.Wright, M.D. and Lane Lenard,
Ph.D. is a fascinating look at how important digestion is to our overall
health. As the title suggests the authors place a large emphasis on the vital
role that stomach acid (hydrochloric acid or HCL) plays in the digestive
process. They warn the reader of the possible dangerous consequences that can
result when stomach acid is suppressed by acid blocking drugs.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wright and Lenard explain, contrary to popular
medical opinion, that some of the culprits of acid indigestion are not<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> too
much </i></b>acid produced by the stomach but not <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">enough</i></b> hydrochloric acid
and also a weak valve ( lower esophageal sphincter) which separates the stomach
from the esophagus, allowing the stomach acid to back up into the unprotected
esophagus. The stomach has a protective mucous covering which prevents the
beneficial stomach acid from eating away at the actual stomach lining, where
the esophagus does not have such a protective coating. The authors thoroughly
cover the mechanics of digestion in relation to the science and they also share
some of their successful experiences in treating patients.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">According to
the authors, instead of suppressing or eliminating a requisite ingredient in
the digestive process with stomach acid blockers, we need to investigate the
primary inducements of the dis-ease or discomfort and treat the cause of the
problem and not just the symptoms. I feel that this is a very important point
which needs to be stressed as our current mainstream medical system rarely
treats the true cause of illness and much human suffering is the consequence.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">For example
– some of the questions we should be asking are 1. Why is the stomach lining
too thin in certain areas resulting in ulcers? 2. Why is the LES valve too
weak, allowing acid up into the esophagus? The authors suggest that certain
bacteria, now known to cause ulcers, may proliferate in a stomach which does
not produce <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">enough</i></b> hydrochloric acid. Another result of inadequate HCL
production in the stomach can be malabsorption of protein and other nutrients
that may help to keep the LES valve strong.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It is
pointed out that while HCL suppressing drugs may seem to help heartburn
symptoms in the short term, the side effects from acid suppression may not show
the accumulative damage to the body till several years down the road. The
clinical trials conducted by the pharmaceutical companies generally only last
for several months and therefore could not be useful in warning patients of the
probable long term side effects.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">On page 41
the authors provide the reader with a list of disorders associated with low
stomach acid. Several examples are; osteoporosis, pernicious anemia, allergies,
poor absorption of protein, bacterial overgrowth in the stomach, stomach
cancer, skin diseases, and accelerated aging. Hydrochloric acid secretion
decreases in many people over the age of 60. This age related condition is
called atropic gastritis. When this happens the finely tuned digestive and
assimilation processes get thrown out of balance. In addition to this age
related problem, millions of people are interfering further with digestive
balance by taking antacid drugs every day. When looked at through the lens of
modern medical thinking, suppression of this valuable and necessary stomach
acid seems to be the only way to treat the digestive distress that many people
are experiencing.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Fortunately,
Wright and Lenard present us with natural and safe solutions to this ever
growing predicament. The reader is advised to avoid certain substances which
cause the LES valve to malfunction such as caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, certain
medications, etc. Then the authors recommend that…at the same time we are
eliminating the “bad stuff” we need to be adding in the “good stuff”. The book
goes into detail concerning what to avoid and what to add to the diet in order
to improve digestive function. The list of helpful substances which aid in
restoring digestive function and healing the stomach lining, includes bitters,
HCL, pancreatic enzymes, licorice root, vitamin C, ginger root, probiotics, and
more. It is also recommended that a person be tested for HCL production.
Suggestions are given on how to wean yourself off of acid blockers and how to
find a physician who will treat you with natural methods.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><strong><em>Now that I am a bit older with family all raised and with a little more time to relax, I am finding that walking in nature can be relaxing and stimulating at the same time. Walking in nature encourages a sense of calm, feelings of gratitude, and creates a healthy body and mind. I love to bring my camera with me to capture these feelings and bring them home to enjoy at a later time. Modern excercise advice tends to make us think that we have to hurry in our excercise in order to raise the heartrate and it is assumed that there will not be many benefits unless we move at a fast pace. Well.....there is always a place for intense excercise but I am finding that it is just as invigorating and healthbuilding to "stop and smell the roses" along the way. Take time to see the detail and to wonder at God's perfectly balanced creation.</em> So...likewise...as you stroll through the photographs below, take your time to savor the simple beauty of nature. All of these pictures were taken at Hammonasset State Park in CT.</strong></span><br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: #0b5394;">The photo below was taken around 9 AM in the middle of September. The sky was a dramatic gorgeous blue! </span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: #0b5394;">I hadn't realized that these beach fences are for the protection of the dunes and the wildlife that resides in the grasses.</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: #0b5394;">Dramatic blue sky and still morning water</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: #0b5394;"> Smoothly worn driftwood and purple sand</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: #0b5394;">Powerful protector of the beach</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: #0b5394;"> Cucumber beetle resting in a sea rose</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: #0b5394;">An unknown beach artist created this simple but yet pleasing grouping of natural artifacts.</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: #0b5394;">A spiral created by a previous beachgoer. I really enjoy coming across these artforms made with natural ingredients.....left for future beach strollers to happen upon.</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: #0b5394;">Marshes can display beautiful colors</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: #0b5394;"> Check out the red succulent marsh grass and the bright green in the foreground!</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: #0b5394;">One end of the beach is composed of boulders and small pebbles instead of sand</span></em></strong><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3590652947318299491.post-67579527331636854862012-08-15T05:48:00.000-07:002012-08-15T05:48:55.125-07:00Eggs: One Of The Most Complete Foods On Earth<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">What are we to believe when we hear from the media that this natural food or that natural food is dangerous or unhealthy? Who funds the studies that tell us certain foods are bad for us? Before we take any advice from the corporate owned universities and media we need to evaluate the studies and use common sense in determining what we should eat.<br />
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This morning while I was watching the news, an announcement was made that eating eggs can be as bad for our arteries as cigarette smoking. This warning was based on a study done by the University of Western Ontario.<br />
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Often studies are skewed by vested interests. For example.....studies showing that cholesterol is bad for a person may be funded by the pharmaceutical industry for the purpose of selling cholesterol lowering drugs. I recently finished reading and reviewing the book The Statin Damage Crisis , written by Dr. Duane Graveline M.D. Dr. Graveline, a NASA astronaut, who personally experienced the severe side effects of cholesterol lowering drugs. His book is a must read for anyone taking these drugs or for anyone trying to lower their consumption of saturated fats from healthy animals and other oils , such as palm oil and coconut oil.<br />
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Are eggs dangerous to our health as this study proclaims? What else were the subjects consuming besides eggs? Were they including alot of caffeine, sugar , alcohol and large amounts of other carbohydrates? Oxidation and inflammation are the causes of heart disease, not healthy cholesterol, which your own body makes. Researchers are finding that sugar and just a high carb diet in general...especially refined carbs....are the root causes of heart disease because they cause the cholesterol to oxidize and inflammation is the result. Corporate backed dietary advice is encouraging us to eat more and more carbohydrates and it is even promoting veganism.<br />
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We need to look at primitive societies <a href="http://www.ppnf.org/">www.ppnf.org</a> that ate their unrefined natural diets before the advent of processed foods and compare their health to those in the same era who ate the foods of commerce...sugar, jams, white flour,canned foods...etc. This is exactly what Dr. Weston A Price did back in the 30s and 40s. Here is my book review of his classic book "Nutrition and Physical Degeneration. This book is a must read for anyone concerned about nutrition and his/her health. His research explains why the health of our modern society is crumbling. <a href="http://lymesentinel.blogspot.com/2009/07/monumental-study-on-human-nutrition.html">http://lymesentinel.blogspot.com/2009/07/monumental-study-on-human-nutrition.html</a><br />
Dr. Price's research was not funded by corporate interests but his research is an honest comparison... with much photographic proof of their health..... between the natural diets of those who lived in outlying areas to the refined processed diets of those who lived near the trading posts or in the cities.<br />
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Our ancestors ate eggs whenever they could get them. Heart disease did not begin to develop till around the 1930s when certain processed foods became more prevalent. When we are confused as to who is telling the truth about what we should eat....we need to look at the diets of our ancestors before the advent of processed foods. They ate all kinds of meat and fish, vegetables,eggs, some grains which were almost always fermented (sourdough bread for example) and other fermented foods such as cheese, sauerkraut, naturally fermented alcoholic drinks, kefir, buttermilk, yogurt...and the list goes on.<br />
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<strong><em>While taking a winter walk, a few months ago, I came across this lacy ice formation</em></strong><br />
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Yesterday,in CT, while driving home from the grocery store I came upon a dancing policeman directing traffic at a busy intersection.He looked like he was thoroughly enjoying himself....and I couldn't help but respond with laughing and an exuberant wave. <br />
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While we need to be alert to the deception taking place all around us, it's just as important to recognize and appreciate the abundant goodness and joy that surrounds us. If you are overwhelmed with negative personal and world events then think of what you can do to bring a little joy to others.Do the unexpected kind or funny thing and watch the grateful reactions you get.Happiness can be infectious! <br />
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That policeman made my day and reminded me that we are living in a beautiful world and that each of us...in our own way...can help to make it even better. Don't be mesmerized by mainstream media or even the alternative media, which is trying to keep us in a state of fear and hopelessness. <br />
The video below shows a similar dance routine to what I witnessed yesterday <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Smooth, rounded glowing ice</span><br />
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</div><span style="font-size: large;">Lacy Ice hanging over a small waterfall</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wider view of waterfall and ice</span><br />
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Storm Alfed was unusual and particularly damaging because it came when the leaves were still on the trees and the snow covered everything with a heavy wet blanket. Trees were bent to the ground, some were uprooted , many were blocking roads, and branches were everywhere...especially on the electric wires. However, if one rose early enough that morning, before the sun had a chance to melt it all, the beauty was astounding. I tried to capture the moment in the photos below but they only hint at this pristine peaceful experience.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">The Rising Sun Has Begun To Melt The Snow From The Leaves</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">A Few Hours After The Sun Has Risen and Most of The Snow Has Melted or Fallen From the Leaves</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">It Is Over A Week Now Since The Storm And Some People Are Still Without Power. Today Is Oct. 7, 2011</span></strong></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3590652947318299491.post-16907107761114917612011-10-06T12:03:00.000-07:002011-10-06T12:03:39.854-07:00Cherokee Story<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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He said, "My son, the battle is between two 'wolves' inside us all. <br />
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One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego. The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith." <br />
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The grandson though about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather: "Which wolf wins?" The old Cherokee simply replied," The one you feed." </em><br />
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</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3590652947318299491.post-28614742072700765222011-05-14T15:00:00.000-07:002011-05-14T15:00:17.575-07:00CAT and OWL PLAYING<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Maybe the owl is a pet but I still am inspired by the interactions of what nature has classified to be predator and prey.<br />
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