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    Foods high in Potassium?

    My grandmother was recently diagnosed with a potassium deficiency, she was given these lovely potassium pills, but they are horrible and make her feel sick, what are some good healthy ways to get potassium into her diet?
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    Herbal inhallation

    Does anyone know how to make an oral herbal inhalation pot? My doctor recommended using it to put the herbs throughout my house but I have no clue how to do it.
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    Herbal help for bug allergy

    My poor niece is just 4 and she is really very allergic to bug bites and benadryl is not working any more, she looks like someone beat her up. I took my sister some lavender oil today but is there anything else she could use to help heal it up and repel bugs because she is allergic to the bug...
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    Comfrey

    I bought a small comfrey plant last year, I am not sure what parts are usable and what I use them for, does anyone have any suggestions? I bought it because it was pretty.
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    Chakra Cleansing?

    Has anyone tried this for various conditions? I was told it can help with blockages in the body, I am wondering if anyone has had luck with it before I invest in trying it. I think they use a pendulum to do so.
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    Herbal First Aid Kit

    With camping season upon us, what would you say is required in your herbal first aid kit? I always have tea tree and lavender. what are some others that would be good in a herbal first aid kit?
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    Healthy Snacks

    What are some healthy choices you use to snack on? I need some new ideas, I am getting tired of the same old things. I need some new and exciting things for my taste buds.
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    Herbal help for ear issues?

    Is there anything out there you can use to help with ear issues? My grandmother has tinnitus and it is just about ready to set her crazy.
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    Scored at a plant sale

    I scored today at a local plant sale. I got basil, thyme, oregano, parsley and sage. I am going to make some patio planters, my husband is excited when I have a kitchen garden.
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    Poison to goats?

    Does anyone know of anything that is poisonous to goats? We have a little elf pygmy and I want to let him out in the back yard, but I don't want him to get hurt so I thought I'd ask.
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    Shampoo?

    Anyone make shampoo or shampoo bars and be willing to share a recipe or two? I want to try it but I want to use a recipe that has been successful for someone else on my first attempt.
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    Weather affecting soap

    I tried making soap the other day and it was damp and drizzly and I found it took way longer to trace and to cure, has anyone else had similar issues?
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    Hot Tub

    Is a hot tub worth the money? I have chronic pain, have for over 7 years and someone told me a hot tub would be a wise investment, is there any truth behind that? suggestions?
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    Lemon Verbena

    I found one of these at the nursery the other day and it smelled amazing so I picked it up, what is it good for? Does anyone know?
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    Type of Yoga

    I am looking for some real low impact yoga, where would be the best place to start? I was told meditation and yoga may help with my anxiety issues.
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    What herbs are you growing?

    What herbs are you growing in your garden? So far I have Mugwort, Mullein, Comfrey, chives, lemon balm, cat nip and Elecampagne. It has rained for a few days as well, so more may be popping up this week.
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    New Recipes

    I just made my first batches for the year and I created 2 new recipes, one that is apple and spice which is made with cinnamon and apple sauce and the other is gardener's soap, which has coffee grounds and poppy seeds.
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    Willow bark

    I have a huge willow in my front yard, how would one go about processing it for the bark for pain relief? Can I use dead fall or does it need to be fresh and living to harvest?
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    Alternitives to hand sanitizer while on the go

    I am looking for a good alternative to hand sanitizer while on the go. I find the hand sanitizer dries my hands out really badly.
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    Hand rolling candles

    How does one go about hand rolling candles, is it as simple as it sounds? I want to make some for a friend as a gift.
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