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Comment by Chief Walks on May 16, 2013 at 1:55pm

Comment by Chief Walks on May 16, 2013 at 1:54pm

(This is one way to store Aloe, refrigerate, do not freeze.)
HEALTH BENEFITS OF ALOE VERA

When I say aloe vera is the most impressive medicinal herb invented by nature, I don't make that statement lightly. Of all the herbs I've ever studied, aloe vera is the most impressive herb of them all. (Garlic would be a close second.) There is nothing on this planet that offers the amazing variety of healing benefits granted by aloe vera. In a single plant, aloe vera offers potent, natural medicine that:

• Halts the growth of cancer tumors.
• Lowers high cholesterol.
• Repairs "sludge blood" and reverses "sticky blood".
• Boosts the oxygenation of your blood.
• Eases inflammation and soothes arthritis pain.
• Protects the body from oxidative stress.
• Prevents kidney stones and protects the body from oxalates in coffee and tea.
• Alkalizes the body, helping to balance overly acidic dietary habits.
• Cures ulcers, IBS, Crohn's disease and other digestive disorders.
• Reduces high blood pressure natural, by treating the cause, not just the symptoms.
• Nourishes the body with minerals, vitamins, enzymes and glyconutrients.
• Accelerates healing from physical burns and radiation burns.
• Replaces dozens of first aid products, makes bandages and antibacterial sprays obsolete.
• Halts colon cancer, heals the intestines and lubricates the digestive tract.
• Ends constipation.
• Stabilizes blood sugar and reduces triglycerides in diabetics.
• Prevents and treats candida infections.
• Protects the kidneys from disease.
• Functions as nature's own "sports drink" for electrolyte balance, making common sports drinks obsolete.
• Boosts cardiovascular performance and physical endurance.
• Speeds recovery from injury or physical exertion.
• Hydrates the skin, accelerates skin repair.

Truly, there is nothing else that compares to the medicinal potential of aloe vera. And yet most people only know about the topical applications of aloe vera gel. They think it's only good for sunburns. In reality, aloe vera is useful for both external and internal use.

Comment by Chief Walks on May 16, 2013 at 1:48pm

If you've been to Phoenix, you know that Phoenix isn't all brown sand and tumbleweeds. In fact, many people are surprised at the variety of plants in the desert. They are especially pleased when they discover that many desert plants stay green all year long, and have lovely flowers.

You don't have to be a horticulture expert to have pleasant, colorful shrubs and bushes in your desert landscaped garden. You also don't have to be rich. In this article I will tell you about several desert plants that are perennial (you need to plant them only once), hardy, low care, relatively drought tolerant, easy to find, pretty cheap to buy, and provide lovely color many times during the year. These desert plants aren't rare; after a while, you'll notice that they are everywhere--even on the highways and in public parks. Why? For the very reasons I just mentioned. These desert plants are great choices for people who don't want to spend lots of time working in the yard, but want a nice, colorful look in their desert garden.

Keep in mind that all of these plants will thrive in the Phoenix area, but not in other parts of Arizona, where we have everything from low desert to high desert and even subalpine conditions.

OK, let's go. Here are my picks for easy desert plants for your desert yard or garden.

Bougainvillea
Oleander
Texas Sage / Purple Sage
Lantana
Pampas Grass
Fairy Duster

Comment by Chief Walks on May 16, 2013 at 1:47pm

Comment by Chief Walks on May 16, 2013 at 1:47pm

Comment by Chief Walks on May 16, 2013 at 1:46pm

Canning jar garden lights.

The impetus for the project begins with stick-on LED touch-lights on sale for less than $3 each at Home Hardware. They fit best in the lids of wide-mouth canning jars.

Jars were also bought from Home Hardware at $13 for a dozen. Give the outsides an spraying of glass frosting.

The spray paint frosted up as it dried. All 12 jars were coated with one can of spray.

Here's a closeup of the finished jars in the garden. Because LEDs run cold, the lights can cosy right up to plants.

And the big picture in the Microgarden. Now get up to make a dozen.

 

Comment by Chief Walks on May 16, 2013 at 1:44pm

Comment by Chief Walks on May 16, 2013 at 1:43pm

Save space and grow cucumbers on chicken wire in the hot sun. Grow greens on the bottom in the same space and they will receive shade from the cukes!

Comment by Chief Walks on May 16, 2013 at 1:42pm

CLEAN YOUR KIDNEY IN LESS THAN P20 (I CARE FOR ALL OF US) Years pass by and our kidneys are filtering the blood by removing salt, poison and any unwanted entering our body. With time, the salt accumulates and this needs to undergo cleaning treatments and how are we going to overcome this? It is very easy, first take a bunch of parsley (MALLI Leaves)and wash it clean Then cut it in small pieces and put it in a pot and pour clean water and boil it for ten minutes and let it cool down and then filter it and pour in a clean bottle and keep it inside refrigerator to cool. Drink one glass daily and you will notice all salt and other accumulated poison coming out of your kidney by urination also you will be able to notice the difference which you never felt before. Parsley is known as best cleaning treatment for kidneys and it is natural! Don't forget to Click the SHARE button... CLEAN YOUR KIDNEY IN LESS THAN P20 (I CARE FOR ALL OF US) Years pass by and our kidneys are filtering the blood by removing salt, poison and any unwanted entering our body. With time, the salt accumulates and this needs to undergo cleaning treatments and how are we going to overcome this? It is very easy, first take a bunch of parsley (MALLI Leaves)and wash it clean Then cut it in small pieces and put it in a pot and pour clean water and boil it for ten minutes and let it cool down and then filter it and pour in a clean bottle and keep it inside refrigerator to cool. Drink one glass daily and you will notice all salt and other accumulated poison coming out of your kidney by urination also you will be able to notice the difference which you never felt before. Parsley is known as best cleaning treatment for kidneys and it is natural!

Comment by Chief Walks on May 16, 2013 at 1:40pm

Yay!! It's Spring!!
Time to get ready for Mosquito invasions. ;-)
Here's an easy & pleasant repellent recipe you can make at home:
Combine in a 16 oz bottle:
15 drops lavender oil
3-4 Tbsp of vanilla extract
1/4 Cup lemon juice.
Fill bottle with water. Shake.Ready to use. Make some extra to gift to your family & friends. (Trust me.. it'll be appreciated!)

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