These lifestyle magazine pages include notes and articles about healthy living and the natural world.

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Saffron adopted through ABC's Adopt-an-Herb Program

The American Botanical Council has announced the adoption of saffron (Crocus sativus) through its Adopt-an-Herb program. These are notes about saffron and its traditional medicinal uses that the new sponsor is helping ABC continue to make available online in its HerbMedPro dat...

07 Apr '20 | Herbal Medicine | USA

How to get along when staying at home

Advice to stay at home has caused millions of people to change their daily routines in recent weeks. There are many articles about how to deal with boredom, frustration, worry and the social requirements of getting along with others in a confined area. Here are some brief sugg...

31 Mar '20 | Mental Health | At Home

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This describes reflexology techniques said to alleviate suffering from a wide variety of common ailments including arthritis, bronchitis, leg cramps, sciatica, sore throats, stress and other conditions.

This week features books about reflexology.

Nature Notes for winter

When the earth is covered with a thick blanket of snow even streams and ditches can be hidden from view. Trees appear as dramatic yet apparently empty silhouettes.

So much is resting, hibernating, preparing (in its own way) to re-emerge at the right time, not long from now.

Read about Holly

one of the 38 Bach Flower Remedies

If it's your birthday today ...

... you were probably* born under the sign of Sagittarius, often referred to and depicted as the archer or represented symbolically.

Crystals and gemstones associated with this sign include sodalite, topaz and turquoise.

Sagittarians have been described as enthusiaastic, optimistic, extrovert and open to change and progress. Many travel far, perhaps in the context of employment or in search of new experiences.

Angel Thought for 11th December:

Archangel Auriel is associated with divine feminine energies and with the phases of life.

An 'Angel Thought' appears here every day.

See also the pages about Angels and Archangels.
There are many names of archangels, some being due to spelling variations.


Today's Study Tip:

Try writing out the same information in different ways to reinforce your knowledge.

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These pages include articles about healthy living and various approaches to health and well-being. There are also study areas and general interest sections. The content featured here changes frequently.

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Different Types of Vegetarians

Most people probably know that vegetarians do not eat meat products, but what is a meat product ?

  • Are fish and seafoods such as shellfish types of meat ?
    Vegetarians say 'yes'.
  • What about eggs ? Chicken eggs are, afterall, chicken embryos. Does it matter if eggs are fertilized or not ?
  • What about dairy-products such as milk, cream, cheese & yogurts?

... more about this

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More from the News Section:

Hand sanitiser plant to be built in 10 days to make 1 million bottles / month - 25 Mar '20

U.S. Regulator (FDA) helps enable veterinary care during COVID-19 pandemic - 25 Mar '20

COVID-19 Mental health and social impact study - 23 Mar '20

Kale is in season in February - 7 Feb '20

AMA (USA) offers 6 tips for better heart health - 1 Feb '20

Latest violence in Tripoli (Libya) shuts 210 schools - 8 Jan '20

Aromatherapy assoc. NAHA supports lavender via ABC's adopt-an-herb - 22 Dec '19

Reducing saturated fat in diet lowers blood cholesterol and risk of CVD - 1 Aug '19

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