Beer and Bones

There is a new finding that beer is a major source of silica in the American diet. Silica boosts the chances of having healthy bones.

Congratulations April

April passed the very difficult NCLEX exam she needs to become a licensed Registered Nurse. Next is finding a job.

Pre-eclampsia figured out ?

Pre-eclampsia has sometimes been linked to genetics, but a new clue comes from a study that finds that it might be related to eating unpasteurized dairy products infected with a fungus such as a particular type of mold. I don't know whether they mean something like Camembert or what, but, maybe more information will come out.

Drink Beer for Better Bones

Women who drink beer regularly have increased bone density.

Foods poisonous to dogs

I recently learned that Lynnis and Brian's dog Runcible Spoon is quite ill with liver failure from eating onions. Hopefully, Lynnis will keep us updated on that. I looked up foods poisonous to dogs and they include:

• Onions
• Chocolate
• Xylitol sweetener
• Mushrooms
• Grapes fresh or dried (raisins)

I'm always learning something new.

Shake it, baby

As the maternal unit responsible for producing an agrarian M.B.A, I am thrilled to be invited to contribute. Let me talk a little bit about a morning shake as an ingredient to 'living well'. Soren and Chrissy came back with the idea after a Gary Null seminar. I have toyed with the ingredients a little and make it like this: almond milk, flax seed oil, wheat germ, tofu, berries (blue or red are best), protein powder and spirulina-veggie-probiotic powder (Garden of life Perfect Food Super Green Formula) all blended together in the cup that comes with the immersion blender ($20 at Target) that I bought for the process. I sip or spoon (depending on the thickness since I never measure anything) in the morning while surfing a few internet news sites....mmmmmmmmm. Well, I've been faithful to this drink for about six months that is supposed to reverse grey in your hair. I think it may be time to let my dye job grow out and see if it worked. Another note- I have not gotten sick since I started drinking this.