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    Raisins and blood pressure

    According to the American College of Cardiology, eating a handful of raisins each day can help lower blood pressure in adults. This is good news for those with hypertension. Raisins are also rich in potassium and a good source of antioxidant dietary fiber.
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    Unhealthy cleaning products

    I was just reading through the list of cleaning products in the EWG Hall of Shame. I use a number of cleaning products on the list. It's time to check those labels and see if I can find a substitute for some of them.
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    Chia seeds

    We're heading to the health foods store this morning because we've run out of chia seeds. We started putting them in the morning smoothies at the recommendation of our dentist of all people. He was at the house for dinner last year. That one bag has lasted all year. We don't want to get out of...
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    Mixing pills and vitamins

    I like fixing a tray of all my vitamins and pills so that I have two weeks' supply in one container. I've decided I want to do a month at the time now. Does it hurt to have them mixed in with each other for that long?
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    Expensive cherries

    We were at a really nice grocery store this weekend and there were cherries bagged up without a price on them. My grandson wanted some, so I let him pick up a small bag. I got home and glanced at the register receipt. We paid almost $20. a pound for those cherries! I absolutely cannot believe...
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    Making lists to check twice

    It's list making time again, and I've already begun to get a little panicky because of what hasn't even made it to my list. I've purchased three presents and have probably 20 or 25 to go. The house will need a thorough cleaning before the decorations go up. I do a big Christmas feast, too, for...
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    Tiny sweet pickles

    I was unable to find the tiny little midget sweet pickles I always pick up during the holidays for the relish trays. Are they not making these any more? I could find small ones, but not the midgets. The larger gherkins are just too big for what I need. Does anyone grow their own midgets?
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    COQ10

    I was listening to Dr. Weil on the Dr. Oz show yesterday, and he was talking about how essential it was to take COQ10 every day. I've never paid much attention, but my ears perked up here. Am I the last person to think about taking COQ10?
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    Blood tests that tell you what you need

    I'm wondering if there are certain blood tests you can ask your doctor to do that will tell you what vitamins, minerals and other nutrients you are missing? I recently found I have a Vitamin D and B deficiencies. Now I want to know more.
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    Hubby really grumpy

    My husband has been so grouchy of late. What herbs can I slip into his tea or coffee that would make him magically get into a better mood? I'm tired of his grumbling at all the political talk on television. I thought when the elections were over, this would ease up. It's gotten worse.
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    Types of toxins

    I recently read that our bodies are exposed to thousands of toxins that weren't around in our grandparents' day. We breathe them, swim in them, ingest them in food and drink, smell them and even sleep in them when we got to bed. What types of toxins do you worry about most as you go through your...
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    Perennial Herbs

    I have a few spots in the yard where I want to plant some herbs that come back year after year and spread. What are some examples of ones that might make ground cover or that might spread out without my having to do much to them?
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    Acid reflux natural remedies

    I've been taking over-the-counter medicines for acid reflux for years. Now I'm reading all sorts of things about how those medications are terrible for your health. What natural remedies best help cases of indigestion? I'm ready to try natural and see if it helps.
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    Acid-free scrapbooking

    My niece and I have been making scrapbook pages over the holidays. She wants to use all the stickers she has, none of which are acid-free. Then she wants to use my expensive scrapbooking supplies as though they are el-cheapo brands. They're all the same to her. Will her stickers really ruin my...
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    A quick hello

    I'm glad to have found this forum and hope to learn lots! Thank you for making it available.
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