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Happy Valentines
Day
February is Heart Health month.
Please read our article about
Chocolate and how it contributes to heart
health.
February
Specials
Your choice of a oz. Pocket Therapy FREE. Visit
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Sauteed Greens
Ingredients
Any kind of greens; cabbage, kale, endive, spinach, mustard greens,
chard, collard greens, tops of radishes or turnips or beets,
or wild greens.
1 small Onion, chopped
2 or more Garlic cloves
topping/s of your choice (suggestions at end)
Complete recipe here
Chocolate
Theobroma cacao
Although cocoa is most often used in tasty foods, it has therapeutic value.
In recent years, research has revealed that chocolate contains health-giving
properties. A diet high in cocoa powder and dark chocolate reduces LDL
cholesterol (the undesirable cholesterol that causes hardening of the
arteries). The flavonoids in chocolate are,,,,,
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Herb
of the Year - Rose
Rosa species
The Rose has been chosen as the Herb of the Year for 2012,
by the International Herb Society. There is no equal for its lovely
fragrance and soft beauty. Roses were first cultivated in China and Persia
and have been enjoyed for thousands of years for their delicate perfume and
therapeutic uses. They are found throughout the temperate zones of earth.
Roses have been important since ancient times in medicine, ritual, cosmetic
and perfume uses. It is the petals of the flowers which are most often used.
Known as the gift of angels, Rose essence is one of the mildest healing
substances known. They are distilled for their essential oil and for
rosewater, a delicate flavor excellent in cooking.
Rose fruits are made into jellies, syrups and candies, also dried and ground
to make a supplement high in vitamin C, called rose hips.
As medicine, Roses possess aromatic, astringent, and tonic properties, which
control bacterial infections, promote healing and improve emotional states.
It is used internally for colds, bronchial infections, gastritis, diarrhea,
depression and lethargy. Externally it is used for sore throats, eye
irritations (including puffy and dark eyes), minor injuries, and skin
problems. Read complete
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"The Lord has
brought medicines into existence from the earth, and the sensible man will
not despise them." Ecclesiastes 38:4 (Jerusalem Bible)
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