Archive for February, 2009

How to Deal with a Yeast Infection

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

It’s not something you want to talk about but yeast infections are often common in our society.  Women often suffer from a vaginal yeast infection, but men can get yeast infections as well. These infections manifest differently and will show up as athlete’s foot, bloated bellies or fungal infections on toenails, which makes the toenail […]

Belching and Flatulence

Friday, February 13th, 2009

By Marilyn Zink
Today I’m writing about two things that are common in our society, and it has nothing to do with this being Feb. 13 on a Friday, which incidentally is also my birthday.
I’m writing about this today because it ties in with the theme of cleansing and allergies for the MarchApril’09 issue of the […]

Getting Started with Herb Gardening

Thursday, February 5th, 2009

By Marilyn Zink
The longer, brighter days of February make this an excellent time to start a herb garden - indoors.
These will be herbs you start from seed for transplant later in the garden. You can start them in six packs, individual pots or even leftover egg containers (not styrofoam).  Use a loamy soil that has […]

Detox and Allergy stories coming in the MarchApril Herbal Collective

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

By Marilyn Zink
I’ve recuperated from exhibiting at the Victoria Health Show, held Jan. 24-25. Thank you to those of you who stopped by my booth to say hello. I shared the booth with Don Ollsin of Herbal Healing Pathway and that worked out well since we were able to take breaks, which allowed me time […]