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Lectins: what they are, and how to deal with them

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 22 2019 (Image, right, from Fit Element (1)) The most common lectins are toxic, sticky, carbohydrate-binding proteins originating in plant foods, but can also be found in dairy and eggs from animals fed soy/grain diet. There are … Continue reading →

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Notes on natural health/healing topics: A – C

Posted on February 20, 2019 by Cat

By Cat, beginning Feb 2018 These notes are from various health documentary videos and websites, as noted for each item. Topics are in alphabetical order. The article was getting too long, so I’ve separated it into four articles. March 2020 … Continue reading →

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Chicken or Beef Pot Pie

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 11, 2019 (Image, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I used to buy frozen chicken or beef pot pies for a quick dinner, but when I started looking into all the non-essential ingredients in processed foods, I decided to … Continue reading →

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Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle (About)

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2019 I have been an avid recycler since the 1970s when I settled in Portland OR, a city where recycling was encouraged by all the hippies (including me). This was before plastics were rampant, so most recycled … Continue reading →

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Mussels with tomatoes and white wine (appetizer or main dish)

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 6, 2019 (photo, right, but Cat) I love mussels as an appetizer or a meal. But invasive, non-native mussels are not good for the waters they invade. Here in Montana, we are doing all we can to … Continue reading →

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Tips for making the perfect cup of hot chocolate

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 6, 2019 (image, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I found a very interesting article on making hot chocolate in today’s Daily Inter Lake, originally from the Star Tribune in St. Paul Minnesota, by Rick Nelson (1). While making … Continue reading →

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How to detox glyphosate (Roundup) from your body

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 4, 2019; updated Feb 8, 2019, Dec 29, 2019 (image from Organic Consumer’s Association, used with permission) I am strongly opposed to use of the plant-killer glyphosate, because of the harm it does to our bodies from … Continue reading →

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Zinc deficiency: How to test zinc levels at home

Posted on February 3, 2019 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 3, 2019  Zinc is an essential mineral, but many of us – especially vegetarians – do not have sufficient levels. To find out if you have deficiency, take a simple test at home using an aqueous solution … Continue reading →

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Epsom Salt Soak Recipe

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2019 (image, right, from drugs.com (5)) Epsom salt – magnesium sulfate – has many uses in natural healthcare, but my favorite is for soaks – bath soak, finger/hand soak, foot soak, and so on. It also provides … Continue reading →

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Apple Cider Vinegar Gargles for Sore Throat

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 28, 2019; Photo, right, from Global Healing Center (4) Apple cider vinegar has been in the news lately because of its lowering affect on blood sugar, but it’s important to note this is not its only health benefit. See my … Continue reading →

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