Archive for May, 2010

How to Plan an Herb Garden

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

By Marilyn Zink
Just as the foundation of a house is important in constructing the house, so is planning an herb garden.
When you take the time to plan an herb garden, you will be rewarded later on.
While it may take some time, thought and effort to plan the herb garden, it will also save you headaches when […]

Create Your Herbal Sanctuary

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

By Marilyn Zink 
I was relaxing in my chair, looking at my herb garden the other day thinking – this is nice.It was a sunny afternoon, the birds were chirping and it was just a nice place to be, a herbal sanctuary.
And I thought about all the people who would benefit from learning how to create […]

5 Types of PMS - Which One Are You?

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

By Denise Galbraith 
Every woman experiences physical and emotional changes as a result of hormonal fluctuations. They tend to occur a week or so prior to actual menstruation then diminish as flow begins. Normally these should be mild and tolerable, but for many they are quite disruptive. Severe symptoms may be indicative of a serious underlying […]

A Taste of Raw Chili

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

By Marilyn Zink
When it comes to raw food, chili isn’t the first thing that springs to mind.
Usually you think of chilli as something that has to be cooked.  My family and I recently experienced chilli in all its variations at a local festival called the Fire and Ice Festival in Qualicum, B.C.  Since there were […]