on Why?
Why wander the forest or the ridge when you can just-as-easily venture down the sidewalk or head to a city park in your neighborhood? Why spend the energy of the prep for backpacking, when you can just drive to a pull-off on the Blue Ridge Parkway or stare downward...
Soothe Digestive Irritation with Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra)
Slippery Elm has a long history of use in American medicine. George Washington and his men found sustenance in Slippery Elm porridge during their 12 days at Valley Forge. It helped soothe “nervous stomach” and provided nutrition when they ran out of food....
Food For Thought
Food for Thought. . . “A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events and outcomes. It is a catalyst and it sparks extraordinary results.” – Wade Boggs Fermented Foods You can support your gut health with fermented, nutrient-potent foods....
Bilberry: Not Just Another Blue Berry
Bilberry and Blueberry: They're both blue. They're both tasty. And they're both good for you. But compared to their sibling berry (the blueberry), wild-grown European bilberries (Vaccinium myrtillus) are more intensely sweet and have much more delicate...
The Power of Potassium for Muscle and Nerve Function
The Power of Potassium for Muscle and Nerve Function Potassium is a mineral that, once inside the body, operates as an electrolyte. Potassium ions carry a positive charge that the body uses for neural and muscular function. The average adult needs 4,700 mg of...