July 26th, 2007
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Plant family: Lamiaceae (mint family).
Etymology:
The Greek plant name hyssopos [?ss?p??] is probably derived from Old Hebrew esob [????] (mentioned in the Bible, see pomegranate), although esob most probably referred to a local variety of marjoram, not the plant called hyssop today. Another explanation [...]
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July 25th, 2007
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Study says: Drinking as little as one can of soda per day - either regular or diet- is associated with a 48% increased risk of “metabolic syndrome” a key predecessor of heart disease and diabetes, according to the new results [...]
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July 25th, 2007
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Botanical Name: Asclepias tuberose (LINN.)
Family: N.O. Asclepiadaceae
Synonyms: Butterfly-weed. Swallow-wort. Tuber Root. Wind Root. Colic Root. Orange Milkweed.
Other common names: Canada-root, Chiggerflower, Indian posy, Orange-root, Orange swallowwort, Tuberroot, Whiteroot, Windroot, Yellow or Orange milkweed.
Part Used : Root.
The genus Asclepias contains about eighty species, [...]
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July 25th, 2007
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The Paradox Of Spirit
Each of us has a spiritual self that animates our bodies and infuses our thoughts and feelings. Our language is limited to the world we know for descriptions of something that perhaps cannot be fully comprehended by the human mind. [...]
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July 25th, 2007
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Indian scientists have developed a device that takes an ECG of the user when needed and transmits the information to the doctor, all on its own.
Here’s good news for the weak hearted. A tiny device — which can either be dangled [...]
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July 24th, 2007
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Death is the end of life, when all brain activity ceases permanently. We all expect to die. But in Nature, the old die before the young, parents before their children. A disruption of this normal sequence results in distress, depression and an inability to [...]
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July 24th, 2007
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Botanical and Common Name: The scientific name for Hollyhocks is Alcea rosea but used to go by the scientific name Althaea and is still seen that way in garden catalogs on occasion.
Hardiness Zones: Hollyhocks are hardy in zones 2-10.
Plant Category: Hollyhocks are herbaceous biennials [...]
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July 24th, 2007
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Shin splints is a general term used to refer to a painful condition in the shins. It is often caused by running or jumping, and may be very slow to heal.
Shin pain is a very common lower leg complaint that usually manifests itself as shin [...]
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July 24th, 2007
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Ducks
If you are lucky enough to live in a part of the world that is also a home to ducks, you will no doubt be familiar with the image of their cute feathery bottoms sticking up in the air as their heads disappear [...]
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July 23rd, 2007
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NEW YORK: Women who smoke are more likely to begin menopause before the age of 45 years, which puts them at increased risk of osteoporosis and heart disease, Norwegian researchers report.
Among a group of 2,123 women 59 to 60 years old, [...]
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July 23rd, 2007
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Family: Rhamnaceae
Species: jujuba
Botanical Name: Zizyphus Jububa
Indian Name: Ber
DESCRIPTION: It is one of the most hardy fruit tree.These deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs are natives of the warmer climates. Some are found in California, Texas and Mexico. The most popular is Z. jujuba, commonly known [...]
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July 23rd, 2007
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Having A Picnic
Dining outdoors is a tradition that spans many cultures and has withstood the test of time. A meal eaten under open sky in the company of loved ones is an occasion in its own right. The very character of picnics, by virtue [...]
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July 23rd, 2007
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WASHINGTON: Keeping your baby in a seated position is not a good idea at all, especially if they are really young, for a new study has found that that position makes them vulnerable to sudden death.
Researchers carrying out the study came [...]
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July 22nd, 2007
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WASHINGTON: Good, old-fashioned diet and exercise might keep you young by reducing the action of insulin in the brain, researchers reported on Thursday. They created mutant mice that over-ate, got fat and even had symptoms of diabetes, and yet lived 18% [...]
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July 22nd, 2007
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Botanical Name : N.O. Compositae,Artemisia Absimthum
Indian Name: Afsanthin
Parts Used: The whole herb - leaves and tops - gathered in July and August, when the plant is in flower and dried.
Artemisia absinthium (Absinthium, Absinthe Wormwood, Wormwood or Grand Wormwood) is a species of wormwood, native to [...]
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July 22nd, 2007
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Intent:
We tend to associate the energy of intent with complicated or profoundly meaningful actions that require our full attention and effort in order to succeed. For example, walking a tightrope, taking a test, and taking a vow are all tasks that call us to [...]
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July 22nd, 2007
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CHICAGO, July 17 (AP) — Hopes that a diet low in fat and full of fruits and vegetables could prevent the return of breast cancer were dashed Tuesday by a large seven-year experiment in more than 3,000 women.
The [...]
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July 21st, 2007
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A Relationship With Self:
The most important relationship we have in our lives is with our selves. And even though we are the only ones who are present at every moment of our lives—from birth onward—this relationship can be the most difficult one to cultivate. [...]
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July 21st, 2007
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NEW DELHI: Curry lovers may be better protected against Alzheimer’s, the progressive brain disorder that gradually destroys a person’s memory and ability to reason and make judgments.
Scientists have for the first time isolated bisdemethoxycurcumin, the active ingredient of curcuminoids, a natural substance found [...]
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July 21st, 2007
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Botanical Name : Nasturtium officinale
Family: N.O. Cruciferae
Parts Used: Leaves, flowers, seeds.
Habitat: Europe and Russian Asia.
Description: A hardy perennial found in abundance near springs and open running watercourses, of a creeping habit with smooth, shining, brownish-green, pinnatifid leaves and ovate, heart-shaped leaflets, the terminal [...]
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