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Celtic Symbolism – The Moon
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| The moon’s natural influence on people and animals since the dawn of life existing on earth goes without saying. The cultural influences of the moon on lifestyle, art, mythology and language are prevalent amongst most indigenous cultures of the world and all modern life today. As far as actual celebrations regarding the moon, we know little of, but there are a few fragments of information that have survived. For one thing, many herbs were only picked during specific phases or days of the moon’s cycle. Certain days were lucky while others were unlucky to pick herbs or conduct business in general. This practice survived in Celtic lands at least until the |
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Category: Maria's Celtic Corner
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Oct 1, 2019
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What is Herbalism?
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Klaus Ferlow
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| Many people in North America might not be familiar what herbalism is all about and I would like to inform you about the history of herbs and why it is very important for your health and well being..... |
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Oct 1, 2019
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How to Manage Dry Skin
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OK In Health's Articles
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| Did you know that the most common cause of itching is dry skin?
Here are some ways to deal with this condition: |
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Category: Natural Beauty
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Sep 1, 2019
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Elementals – the Nature Spirits of Earth
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Monika Muranyi
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| The Earth is more alive than you think. In the deepest parts of the oceans, there is life. In the depths of the Earth, where volcanoes are born, there is life. Even the air we breathe has the attribute of life. The universe is just teeming with life, and some day it will be seen by scientists. Some of them are already starting to see it, and they are talking about physics with an attitude, and intelligent design. |
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Category: Kryon
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Sep 1, 2019
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Dealing with Occupational Stress
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Carole Fawcett
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| People have migraine headaches on Sunday night and that the rate of heart attacks and heart attack-like symptoms are very high in the early hours of Mondays. The rising stress in workplaces is a problem, but there are some easy, simple methods to combat it. |
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Category: A Mindful Connection
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Sep 1, 2019
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Summer Fruits and Vegetables in Season
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Nature and Wildlife Articles
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| Fresh fruits and veggies come packed with vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals. There's nothing healthier than fresh fruits and vegetables. You can get these at your local supermarket, or from the proliferation of summertime roadside stands. Here are the dates for the more popular summer fruits and vegetables... |
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Category: Miscellaneous
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Sep 1, 2019
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Table Salt Versus Sea Salt Versus Crystal Salt
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Sandra Butler
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| Why you should be concerned about using table salt? What is the difference between table salt versus sea salt versus himalayan crystal salt? Are you “worth your salt” or are you “the salt of the earth”? Salt is really an important and necessary part of our daily lives. I invite you to think about it seriously and treat it with respect... |
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Category: Raw Food Column
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Sep 1, 2019
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Ancient Pyramids Were High Frequency Power Stations
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| The Great Pyramids of Giza harness the very sound waves from the inner core of the earth. Humans cannot hear the frequencies from the Earth but sound waves are emanating from the Earth. This article caught my eye as Great Pyramids of Giza is on the leyline with Ireland's Newgrange Tour and other sacred sites we visit on Maria's Ireland Sacred Tours. |
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Category: Maria's Celtic Corner
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Aug 1, 2019
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Pain – Physical and Emotional
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Kathie Straker, CBP
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| Most of our pain is psychologically created. About 85% of our pain has an emotional component. Our emotions come from our deep subconscious. Emotions can be pathological and natural. Our diseases, illnesses and pain are derived from our perceptions. |
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Category: Body In Tune
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Aug 1, 2019
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Scientists Say That Travelling Makes Us Much Happier Than Any Material Wealth
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Maria O'Farrell Carr
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| Dr. Gilovich says, your experience is a bigger part of yourself than your material goods. You may actually like your purchases and you may even go to the extent of thinking that a part of you is connected to that stuff; however, they are separate from your identity. On the other hand, your travel experiences are part of who you are. Your richest and most cherished memories are.... |
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Category: Maria's Celtic Corner
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Aug 1, 2019
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A Love for Lavender
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Michelle Cubin, Vancouver, BC
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| Lavender, mostly known for its beautiful relaxing scent, often seen in sachets and spas, is so much more that a pretty smell. This purple scented flower, native to the Mediterranean, has countless unknown healing properties. |
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Category: Glorious Garden Gems
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Jul 1, 2019
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The Celtic Tree of Life and Symbolism
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Miscellaneous
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| It’s not readily known but Ireland as well as Scotland used to be densely covered in trees. Trees were an incredibly important aspect of nature and life to the ancient Celts. The trees being the tallest living thing around, it’s easy to envision a past where they were revered. Trees provided shelter, food, warmth and cooking capabilities through fire wood along with acting as a home to many animals. It’s thought that when a tribe cleared a piece of land for settlement, they would leave a great tree in the middle known as the “Crann Na Beatha”... |
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Category: Maria's Celtic Corner
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Jul 1, 2019
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The Benefits of Gluten-Free Lentil Flour
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Cuisine Soleil
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| This month, we discover lentils flours!
Human beings consume lentils since prehistoric times. High in fiber and low in fat, it is also rich in folate, an essential element for pregnant women. This tasty flour will delight you! Try it for lunch in pancake topped with chunks of green apple, arugula and smoked salmon. A real treat! Some Healthy Benefits of Lentils Flour are... |
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Category: Gluten Free Goodness
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Jul 1, 2019
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Demystifying Gluten Free Flours
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Cathy Lauer
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| Faced with the prospect of throwing out your wheat flour and baking using only gluten free flours can be a daunting task. Learn what’s available and how to choose a nutritious and successful new flour to do your baking with. |
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Category: Gluten Free Goodness
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Jul 1, 2019
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The Insidious Nature of Emotional Abuse
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Shauna Paynter
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| Is staying in an abusive relationship in hopes of change a healthy choice?
There are many reasons people choose to stay in an abusive relationship. One reason is, control by the abuser. This keeps us isolated, and over time, shame about the abuse begins to take over and... |
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Category: Favourite Picks
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Jul 1, 2019
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Flush It Out For Summer
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Lisa Van Reeuwyk
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| Learn how to eat, drink and clean your way to a detoxified and healthier you!! There are many affordable and easy changes you can make to your eating & cleaning routines to flush out your system and home. Summer is the perfect season to reap the benefits of mother nature’s bounty.
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Category: Angels
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Jul 1, 2019
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The Wisdom of a Spirituality-Based Science
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Gregg Braden
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| During the last years of the Cold War, I had a front row seat as a senior systems designer in the defense industry to one of the most frightening times in the history of the world, and the thinking that led to it. During the last years of the most potentially lethal, yet undeclared, war in human history, the superpowers of the United States and the former Soviet Union did something that seems unthinkable to any rationally minded person today. They spent the time, energy, and human resources to develop and stockpile somewhere in the neighborhood of 65,000nuclear weapons — a combined arsenal with the power to microwave the Earth, and everything on it, many times over.
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Category: Favourite Picks
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Jul 1, 2019
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Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Personal Care Products
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Klaus Ferlow
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| Large corporations in the personal-care industry are interested in the promotion and profit potential of their products, not your health; they are selling an image, not necessarily a safe and effective product. There are alternatives available! Consumers can purchase toxin free natural herbal products. |
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Category: Natural Beauty
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Jul 1, 2019
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Permaculture: You’ve Heard of It, But What the Heck Is It?
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| What is Permaculture? Five talking points to explain sustainable agriculture's underground cousin. Is permaculture a gardening technique or a special approach to farming, like biodynamics? Is it some type of back-to-the-land, off-the-grid intentional community? Is it about sustainable architecture, aquaponics, philosophy, horticulture, design? Permaculture is |
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Category: Glorious Garden Gems
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Jul 1, 2019
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Archangel Michael's Leyline and Sacred Sites in Ireland
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Maria O'Farrell Carr
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| The Saint Michael Leyline is largely intact because of the work of the Druids. This Leyline runs across Ireland for several hundred miles, intersecting with various sacred sites that have been dedicated to Saint Michael. One of the original amplification points of this ley is a 230 metre rock, called Skellig Michael, which stands in the Atlantic Ocean, just off the coast of Ireland. For 600 years since the seventh century AD, it was a centre of monastic life for Christian monks who lived in a monastery that still exists... |
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Category: Maria's Celtic Corner
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Jun 1, 2019
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Dietary Guidelines - Part One
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Dr. Tamara Browne
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| This month we look at some dietary guidelines and next month we will look at some sample diet plans to try. Let's start with some simple steps to follow. |
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Category: Naturopathic Corner
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Jun 1, 2019
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Celtic Litha & Summer Solstice
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Maria O'Farrell Carr
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| Here we are, we have arrived at the longest day and the shortest night of the year. The Goddess is now full and pregnant with Child, and the Sun God is at the height of His virility. This is the peak of the Solar year and the Sun is at the height of its life-giving power. The Earth is awash with fertility and fulfillment and this is a time of joy and celebration, of expansiveness and the celebration of achievements. Yet within this climax is the whisper and promise of.... |
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Category: Maria's Celtic Corner
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Jun 1, 2019
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Teach your children – by example – how to be healthy
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Environment Care Articles
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| Composting? Piling wood? One might wonder what meaning those activities will have for a child who is going to grow up in a big city, parked in front of a computer screen or text messaging on a cellphone. |
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Category: Environmental Care
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Jun 1, 2019
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 | Spinach & Cilantro Pesto | Category: Raw Foods
Description: One leafy, green vegetable that I cannot seem to get enough of is Spinach. Spinach is so versatile, from spinach salads, to spinach smoothies, to spinach soup. You name the recipe and spinach can be added to it. And talk about nutritious…remember Popeye?? The health benefits of spinach are numerous. It sits at the top of many super food lists. Spinach is loaded with calcium, folic acid, vitamin K and Iron. It is also rich in Vitamin C, fiber and caretenoids. Add its lutein and bioflavanoids and spinach becomes a nutritional powerhouse.
The combination of flavours in the following recipe are simply divine. I’ve cheated a bit and toasted the cashews, but it’s worth it for the enhanced flavour.
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