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Aches & Pains? Turmeric Is a Terrific Tonic for You and Your Tail-Wagging Best Friend
Working against aging joints and arthritis, turmeric is a top contender for keeping your dog moving.
Kristina Stellhorn
Jul 28, 20244 min read
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Shiso Is the Shizz
Today I went to the small grocery story nearer to my home than the big one I usually frequent. I've been curious about that market for...
Kristina Stellhorn
Jun 24, 20243 min read
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Don't Hate the Hairdresser: Natural Ways to Grow (Healthy) Hair Back Quickly
Here are at least five things you can do to grow your hair longer in case of a bad cut, or to simply have a healthier mane.
Kristina Stellhorn
Jun 17, 20249 min read
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Are you a believer in natural medicines? Your dog should be chemical-free, too!
Try these simple and inexpensive, at-home remedies for your best friend. One comes straight from the Mutterland. While living in Germany...
barefoodsbrand
Sep 6, 20233 min read
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Raw Cacao: Brain Saver with Incredible Flavor
Reducing depression and blood pressure, increasing cognition and blood flow, staving off dementia and Alzheimer's. These are just a few...
Kristina Stellhorn
Aug 21, 20236 min read
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Six Foods in the U.S.A. that Can't Be Replicated (Properly) Overseas
If you've ever traveled out of the U.S., you know there's nothing as delicious as tacos from a Mexican food cart near the zocalo or a...
Kristina Stellhorn
Jun 22, 20236 min read
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Superfoods (Instead of Coffee) to Start Your Day Off Healthy and Warm
In December I was very sick. Christmas Day - and the five days before and after - was spent on the couch under blankets with a headache,...
Kristina Stellhorn
Mar 23, 20235 min read
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What Are Mountain Apples, and How Can You Find Them in Hawaiʻi?
An interesting fruit that boasts an ancient history and a bite-sized crunch. Living in Hawaiʻi, one gets to taste many new foods, and...
Kristina Stellhorn
Mar 13, 20233 min read
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How Haylie Pomroy and the Fast Metabolism Diet Have Improved My Body… and My Life
I lost 12 pounds in the first four weeks. Have you lost faith in dieting but are tired of carrying around extra pounds? Do you believe...
Kristina Stellhorn
Mar 7, 20239 min read
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The German Bakery: Provision (and Staple) for Enjoying European Life
The bakery stand switches on its lights before dawn. Now it glows like a Christmas tree and feels almost as festive, enticing customers...
Kristina Stellhorn
Jul 15, 20223 min read
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Tickling: What is it, how does it make us feel, and why does that matter?
Our grandfather was a Nebraska farmer his whole life, an uncomplicated, quiet man with an easy smile and a gentle soul. After our...
Kristina Stellhorn
May 15, 20226 min read
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How a Small Town Tavern Stood Up Against the Forces of Nature
Through a pandemic, an inferno and an ice storm, the Trio Tavern in Mill City, Oregon keeps on cookin’. The year 2020 started off with...
Kristina Stellhorn
Apr 13, 20225 min read
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COVID as a Consequence?
During the 2021 holiday season, I indulged. I made many chocolates; I ate many chocolates. With the delicious toasted coconut rum I...
Kristina Stellhorn
Feb 22, 20225 min read
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