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Honey bee colonies all across the Unites States are being decimated and scientists are hard pressed to explain why. If we were to lose our honey bees, we could lose 80 percent of our global food supply because there are 90 different crops, and virtually all of our non-grain foods that are largely dependent on honey bee pollination for propagation. As a result, backyard beekeeping is experiencing a new renaissance.

Next to exercise and water, sleep is the most important thing to personal health and well being.  We live in a society where we just don’t seem to have enough time to accomplish everything we want.  Instead of considering our family, our stress level, or our personal health, most of us skimp on the truly important activities that are necessary to keep us healthy and happy.  At the top of that list is getting enough sleep on a regular basis.

A recent study suggests that walking may help improve memory impairment in older adults. By taking a brisk walk where you get your heart rate up for 40 minutes three times a week, participants in the study performed better on memory tests.

Making your own tinctures is basically the same process as making a pot of tea.  Instead of steeping your herb (or herbs) of choice in hot water to extract the medicinal properties, you would use a high proof alcohol instead.

March is such a fun month in the garden because lots of plants realize a new growing season is ahead.  Here are a few highlights.

Let’s face it: most herbal tinctures don’t taste that great and even the ones that are more palatable than others usually are an acquired taste.  Instead of choking them down in a bit of water to dilute them, try adding your herbs to your morning tea.

For me, this seems like this winter that will never end. In the past couple of days those of us in my part of the country have gotten a taste of spring. The snow is gone and I’ve noticed my garden is greening up. The early crocuses and tulips have started sprouting finally. It’s been a challenge keeping my two year old entertained indoors because she sees the world outside and doesn’t feel cold the way I do.

We have mentioned before the importance of organic food.  But did you know that some foods are worse than others?

When the weather starts warming up, it isn’t uncommon to go a little mad and experience a rush of Spring fever, to want to clean everything in sight. For some, that is limited to beating out the rugs and airing the linens. For others it means Spring cleaning themselves, or doing a body detox. This can be especially effective to move out the winter stagnation, and cleanse the blood.

In most areas of the country it is still considered flu season, especially considering the amount of snow and winter weather events that keep occurring.  We have some detailed suggestions on how to handle your cold and flu symptoms here, but this year there seems to be a lingering cough that is a prevalent symptom.  As such, here are some suggestions for dealing with this.