Sailing Into the New Year 2019

Sailing Into the New Year
2019

Wishing everyone calm and steady winds with gentle breezes

Blue skies with passing clouds of peaceful rains

Happy times with friends and loved ones

A prosperous New Year to all

Use these Houseplants to Clean-up Toxins Indoors

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Plants and gardens bring our senses alive with beautiful colors and aromas. 

Did you know all plants safeguard the air we breathe by removing toxins and dangerous invisible particles in the environment? Indoors or outdoors plants play important roles in everyone's life and are excellent for our health!

Houseplants enhance the environment in more ways than adding beauty to our surroundings. Household necessities like furniture, carpeting and even the materials a building is constructed of release invisible fumes and chemicals that are bad for our health. One way to rid living spaces of harmful toxins is with the use of air purifying plants.

Each of the plants listed below are known to absorb and filter pollution from the environment. Many have antiseptic, bacteria-killing properties to kill germs too. For the best results use one mature plant per 100 square feet of space. 



African Violets (many species) grow well indoors and require bright indirect light. This velvet like plant is best watered from below by filling the pot's drain dish with water for the plant to drink.

American Rubber Plant tolerates low light conditions found in many homes and is easy to care for. This plant is an excellent choice for air purification and one of the best for cleansing indoor toxins.

Swedish Ivy is another common safe houseplant that is very easy to grow and will tolerate indoor conditions well while improving air quality. This plant grows well in a handing basket in windows out of direct sunlight.

Begonia (many species) come in many leaf and colored varieties that grow nicely indoors with several types that flower for an added touch of beauty. In some parts of the country Begonia will grow outdoors year round and makes a nice patio plant. 

Holly and Boston Fern are popular houseplants that do a great job of cleaning the air and are known for removing formaldehyde indoors. They are easy to grow in low light cooler homes.

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Here are 5 Herb plants that not only bring our senses to life but have medicinal properties, enhance meals and clean the air ! Plus these herbs are great to have handy for the cook in the house. 

 Basil is easy to grow as a potted plant and brings a nice aroma with healing properties to any room. As an antiviral and antioxidant this herb helps to purify the air of free radicals and viruses.

 Rosemary is easy to grow healing and culinary herb that is excellent for air purifying where pets and children live. Rosemary is known to improve cognitive function and shield the brain from free radicals.

Sage grows in a few varieties with different uses in healing or cooking. Native Americans have long used Sage smoke for purification purposes and healing.

Thyme is another favorite culinary herb that is excellent at cleaning the air we breathe. Thyme is known to have antiseptic, bacteria-killing properties that play a role in detoxing the environment. 

Lavender is an old time favorite herb for freshen the air around the house. Lavender has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal properties and is an antiseptic that kills germs in the air and on surfaces. 

These plants keep the air in our homes clean and healthy with very little care. Several plants in the list also freshen the air with nice aromas while cleaning harmful substances and pollutants from the room. All of these plants are child and pet safe but keep in mind that no plant should be consumed in large amounts so it's best to keep plants out of toddler's reach.

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Reference:

 https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/indoor-air-pollution-introduction-health-professionals

Explore Why Medical Cannabis and Hemp Improve Aging and Health in People and Pets

Let's Explore Why Medical Cannabis and Hemp are the craze after all these years of being taboo.

What are the health benefits ?

How does this plant improve our health?

Is CBD okay for pets?

Why should we try CBD products ?

Here's what research has found out about CBD products from 420 Direct  Visit them to learn more.

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Why is CBD good for the health?

Cannabidiol (CBD) is just one of over 85 cannabinoids that have been identified in the cannabis plant. CBD is becoming increasingly popular amongst the masses for having a wide scope of benefits – due to clinical reports and test data showing little to no side effects and a lack of psychoactivity (typically associated with marijuana products and high THC).

The Endocannabinoid System

CBD or cannabidiol is the main active compound in hemp, and unlike THC, it is not psychoactive, so it doesn't make people high. Inside the human body there's something called the endocannabinoid system, with receptors spread throughout the brain and body. When these receptors are activated, they enable two-way communication between body systems; something previously thought to be impossible.

The History of Hemp

Hemp has a very vast history that cannot go unnoticed. We are very excited to be at the forefront of what we believe is the most valuable commodity to mankind.

Every major civilization in history has recognized hemp as #1 on its list of important plants. The ancient Chinese, Indians, Egyptians, Assyrians, Persians, Greeks and Romans all revered hemp. Now modern science is validating what the ancients all knew - and uncovering exciting new discoveries about hemp.

Hemp History Facts:

First American Flag was made from Hemp
George Washington and Thomas Jefferson both grew Hemp
Ben Franklin made Hemp paper
The Declaration of Independence was drafted on Hemp
Hemp was used as rope for ships, and it was a required crop in the American colonies
Hemp has been grown for the last 12,000 years
Hemp was used as money in the 1800s
Not growing Hemp was grounds for jail time
Over 25,000 products can be made with Hemp

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New Natural Healing Recipes and Alternative Ideas

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick update to let you know I will be posting more natural healing recipes and alternative ideas for living in today's world.

Things change rapidly but some things stay the same :) like a nice cup of warm chocolate milk in front of wood burning fireplace on a chilly autumn day.

Now that I have books finished and all caught up on other projects there's time to update this blog with the many many offline articles I've wrote over a lifetime of pen and paper. I do have to type the old newspaper column into the PC so yes, updates will be ongoing and take time so check back often or sign up for emails when I post something new.

I just posted about the benefits of carrot tops and carrots for health. Have a look at the post list to find more.

I'll also be posting old fashion ways of doing things because knowing the old ways sure does come in handy when modern conveniences and devices break down. So many ways and morals are being forgotten and left behind in time.

This blog is my way of preserving history for those years yet to come.


Remember....

The large old photos below are from 1930 USA the Great Depression 

Weather stained and aging the message they capture still shines bright!

Knowledge is one thing nobody can take away as long as we remember to remember :) 

Have a great day!

Heal with a Carrot Top

Heal with a Carrot Top

Carrot drinks are a known dietary aid that can help improve our health in a number of ways but did you know that the carrot tops are beneficial too?

Carrots are high in carotene which converts to vitamin A in the human body which is helpful for maintaining good eyesight and as an antioxidant to fight off free radical damage for better health. 

Carrots are yet another food that also has uses as a medicinal herb.

Carrot tops, the bushy green parts have healing uses too.

The carrot and its top have antiseptic, diuretic and stimulating properties that can help rid the body of toxins and help stimulate it to heal.

It is easy to use the antiseptic action of the Carrot to fight germs in the mouth and throat by using the tops for a tea that is used as a mouth wash and gargle. This can be done as a sun tea, place a handful or two of fresh carrot tops in a gallon jar, cover with water and let brew in direct sunlight for a hour or so.

Sweeten if needed and store in the refrigerator.

Carrot soup can be helpful for curing diarrhea and regulating the digestive system.