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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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Hand Reflexology #Ad

by Michael Keet and‎ Louise Keet

Reflexology is generally associated with manipulations of the feet. Hand reflexology might appeal to those who prefer a more discreet treatment or would like to treat themselves and find it easier to stimulate points on their hands than their feet.

This week features books about reflexology.

Nature Notes for bird lovers

Known simply as 'robins' in the British Isles, the European robin (Erithacus rubecula), is smaller than its American namesake and much-loved in the UK where it features prominently in folklore, childrens' stories and on Christmas cards and decorations.

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 12th December:

Angels love to assist in the selection of angel gifts or other special items for your loved ones.

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:

Read a page then close your eyes and bring to mind as much as possible of the information you have just seen. How much can you re-write without viewing that page again ?

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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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Example of a Vegetarian Diet Plan

A vegetarian diet plan meets two criteria: It is (1) a meal plan, and it is (2) vegetarian.

A meal plan can be as simple as a list of foods to be eaten at each stage of the day, e.g. for breakfast, lunch and evening meal, usually over a series of days but from as little as a single day to a plan for several weeks or months.

A vegetarian meal plan (or diet plan) includes only vegetarian foods. Use the link below for a detailed example for a full day.

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Free to access online data about latest clinical research on novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV - 29 Jan '20

Improving the relationship between use of social media and body image - 9 Jan '20

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

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