Water Spirits They call her Yemaya, Goddess of the living Ocean, considered the Mother of All. She is most often depicted as a mermaid, or simply a beautiful woman standing amidst the waves. Her name in Yoruban (West Africa), is a contraction of Yey Omo Eja, which means “Mother Whose Children are the Fish”. As Continue reading
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Berry Berry Good!
Berry Berry Good! Strawberries have been around more than 2000 years; records show that they were prized in ancient Rome for their medicinal uses. Strawberries are recognized as having more vitamin C than some citrus fruits. They are also high in fiber, folate, potassium, phytonutrients and antioxidants. These antioxidant properties are what is believed to Continue reading
A Media Fast: How It Can Benefit Your Health
A Media Fast: Radical, Relevant and Really Rejuvenating In our current era of on-demand media we seldom question the effect of its constant presence in our lives. Tablet computers, e-readers, television, radio, smartphones, the Web, and for those of us with Luddite fixations, magazines and newspapers, are all part of most people’s everyday experiences. They Continue reading
Essential Herbs For Beauty, Health, and Delicious Eating
Essential Herbs For Beauty, Health, and Delicious Eating It’s wonderful to have a year round herbal “pharmacy” for beauty, comfort, and health right at your fingertips. Planting from early Spring to Early Summer is the time to do for outside herbs. If you don’t consider yourself to have a green thumb, then consider that all Continue reading