February, 2010 // Posts published in February, 2010
Wheatgrass – health food energy from the Sun
Wheatgrass has exploded onto the health scene and is now one of the most popular food supplements available for a healthy life. The magic comes from chlorophyll (regarded as a fantastic nutrient) and a combination of hundreds of rare enzymes and amino acids. Wheatgrass also contains nearly every required mineral and vitamin you need. Health ...
Fizzy soda drinks to be taxed
In a bid to stem the rising tide of American obesity, the Obama administration last week announced a plan to ban sweets and sweetened cold drinks from schools in the USA. Michelle Obama, the first lady, is on the war path against childhood (and consequently adult) obesity and also recently got stuck into the White ...
300 Movie Workout Routine – Become a Spartan!
Many things have been written about the 300 movie workout, with many bloggers and authors documenting the grueling exercises the actors of the movie “300″ endured in order to develop the necessary physiques. The real story is actually a little deeper than just a list of exercises – it begins and ends with trainer and ...
50 organic gardening tips you need right now
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No matter how big or small your garden is, the following tips will make your garden go from good to great in no time. Use mulch on your vegetable patch, trees of flower beds using only organic material – mulching help your garden to save water, adds vital nutrition and keeps pests away The soil ...
Bruce Lee strength – without gym
In the immortal words of Bruce Lee: “Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless – like water. Now you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup, you put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle, you put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now water can flow or it can crash. ...
Why losing fat isn’t permanent
So many people who lose tons of body fat after months and years of effort end up regaining it all. This is the yo-yo of fat loss and gain that keeps many people chained to an endless cycle of dieting, exercise, pills and gadgets. Why does this happen? Mental defeat Unfortunately the battle against fat ...
What does organic mean?
In essence, organic foods are grown according to very strict production guidelines. There is no use of pesticides, man-made fertilizers, irradiation, genetic modification or sewage waste. Organic meat, poultry, eggs and dairy is free of hormones and antibiotics. Animals that produce meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products do not take antibiotics or growth hormones. Organic ...
How to start a worm farm
The following types of worms are considered suitable for worm farming: Red wigglers European Nightcrawlers Tiger worms Dendras There may be other types, but common knowledge lists these as best. How to get your worm farm going: You will need a plastic container with a lid and a tap at the bottom (a hole with ...
Gardening in high temperatures
One of our readers, Ann from Empangeni, sent through this question about gardening in full sun in areas with high temperatures: I live in Empangeni in Zululand, very hot in summer 45 degrees full sun do I need to put up some shade cloth as everything gets burnt easily. Here’s how to garden in high ...
Vegetable gardening in April
In the Southern Hemisphere, April is a time for colourful Autumn leaves, chilly days, Easter bunnies and of course, April Fools’ Day. You should plant the following during April: Broad beans Cabbage Leeks Lettuce Onions Peas Spinach Turnips If you have a herb garden, you should plant coriander, dill, chives, marjoram, oregano and thyme. You ...
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