Author Archives: Maartje Eagle
Looking for a little extra ooomph?
Many of us wake up daily feeling foggy, groggy, or like we cannot seem to clear our head enough to start the day with out a kick in the pants from some caffeine. In fact, in our go-go-go society doesn’t … Continue reading
Backyard beekeeping
Here’s an article from my local newspaper that is near and dear to our hearts here at Benedictine Healing Products. For those of you who have visited Martha’s garden, you may have noticed that we have a couple of bee … Continue reading
Herbal solutions for five common problems
Many of us deal with some common issues in our daily life. It is easy to over medicate and treat the symptom instead of dealing with the underlying problem. If you’re looking to avoid prescription drugs and want an alternative … Continue reading
In the news
I don’t want to make most of the content of this blog political, but with our current political climate and some of the initiatives that are being pushed through state and federal legislative bodies, it is hard to keep from … Continue reading
February garden photos
I think most of the country has had a very unusual winter season, not that I’m complaining too terribly much. Any winter with as little snow as we’ve had here in Ohio is good in my book. I’m currently enjoying … Continue reading
From around the web
It’s time for another collection of articles from around the web that I’ve found interesting, so let’s dive right in: The USDA has extended the public comment period on whether to approve a genetically modified corn that includes one of … Continue reading
Making through the cold and flu season
Traditionally, February is one of the coldest months of the year where I live, but our winter has felt like anything but. I think we have gotten a grand total of three or four inches of snow all winter which … Continue reading
Against Monsanto
A couple weeks ago a petition requesting that Obama cut FDA ties to Monsanto made the rounds. Here is an article on the subject as well as a link to the petition. If you have not already, please consider signing … Continue reading
In the news
Having just had our second child, I seem to have babies on the brain. We had our second successful home birth and could not be more happy with our experience, in both instances. This time around, labor took me by … Continue reading
Soup: it’s what’s for dinner
Soup is one of those remarkable dishes that is simple, generally healthy, and an excellent way to keep your New Year’s resolution to eat more vegetables. According to the Chinese, soups are a great way to keep your immune system … Continue reading
