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Well, had the surgery Monday. Went well, doc really was innovative this tike to try and prevent issues like hematomas and wound pressure, so this time he "bled" me - let the tourniquet off and let my knee bleed until it started to close on its own. He said it took 20 mins, longer than he...

I LOVE my FoodSaver - got it on sale at Sams years ago. Mine has a "Moist" setting which works REALLY well with soups and liquids....it just sucks til it hits liquid, and then stops and seals. I usually get the name brand rolls at Kohls, when they are on sale and I have a coupon. I can get a...

If you salt it well until it's dry, you can stop worrying about trying to break the hide down/soften it. Just salt it dry and put it where it won't get bugs to it. Alum can be purchased at the grocery store, in the spice aisle. I'm not sure of the quality of the tan with a simple alum tan, but...

There are some commercial tans available that are fairly non-toxic and simple to use. To get a soft skin, you have to break it - by stretching and working it, usually over some sort of edge or rod to break the fibers down a bit. Large tanneries use tumbers to do this, but it's not the most...

It might be worth it to plug in what you eat each day, for say, a week, into one of those online food calculator thingies (fitday, sparkpeople), and see where you're at right now with fat levels. Then, try to start lowering the bad fats (or see where they are coming from), and raise up the good...

Well, there's also a heap of us who've nearly been killed by the "experience" of doctors. As for abi's post - it's says HYPOTHETICALLY. Not, "You should just stop taking meds." It pays to be aware of your health, and to bring questions to your doctor. Blind faith in anything is a good way to...

Oh and protein rich broccoli came up in a discussion about vegetarianism and how to access protein. I figured she'd talk about matching grains and legumes to create complete proteins, or mention quinoa (which I love), but no. BROCCOLI! More protein than beef!

It's a special show.... :) Some things are interesting, but then, well, yeah. Broccoli - the new protein!

Thanks!! Reading through the reviews (I like to read the top rated and then the 1 star rated), reminded me of a radio show where they have a "naturopath" on. I like science, and I like understanding. When I was listening, the proclaimed expert claimed that broccoli has more protein than beef...

I pretty down with science based....gotta use that Molecular Biotechnology degree for something. Do the books listed follow the same theme - would it be good to start with any one of them, and then get the others, or are there bits that would be good to go over and just get all three?

I really enjoy your posts, and was hoping you could point me in the direction of a few good books to read while I'm laid up regarding more natural eating (especially to help me get rid of a few pounds.) I saw the Nourishing Traditions book on Amazon, seems pretty neat. I've been pretty much...

Bumping up again.... I've read most of the thread, but not all....couple questions... 1) I know raw milk is best, but I'm not sure on my ability to FIND it around here. I had a few leads, but they fell through :(. Would any milk work? I don't drink milk ever, but the kid and the hubby both...

Thank you! Reading the 17 page kefir thread - it sounds like something I would REALLY like. I've always liked plain yogurt, and especially like sour cream - as in eating spoonfuls of it when I can get away with it.... Now to see if I can find a place that I can get some quick. I only have a...

Thank you!! I'll hunt down the kefir thread....there isn't much that I'm not up to making or trying. Would the aloe juice, and the various cod liver oils be at any good health food store, or are they better to order online? Last time I was in, I had to be on clindamycin IV - that is nasty...

I debated putting this here, if it offends, well, it's FOOD for crying out loud! I can kill it if needed :) This is what happens if you buy frozen bread dough and leave it on the counter to thaw....and then leave for a few hours. Photo taken by my sister-in-law-almost. For the love of BACON:

:hugs My mom was on similar doses of the same meds, some switched out with other things for her conditions (no lithium, but other things I can't remember added in.) She's been doing a lot to eat healthier, and works closely with her therapist and doctor. Over time, I think because of good diet...

Hubby's friend....

$3.09-$3.19 depending on where you go...I usually hit up the little gas station that seems to keep it lower. I've seen it as high as $3.29 out by the highway, same time it was $3.09 at my little gas station...rip off...

We're making venison cheese dip :D DH's recipe...a block or two of Velveeta (ugh), a pound or two of ground venison, and a can or two of salsa. Put it all in the crockpot, and you're good to go! I want to make a fatty roll , but I'm not sure I'll have the time....

Yeah that. While I would like to go to a doc/dentist if needed, it's nice to know how to DIY if the circumstances demand such. As for sewing stuff and people up...I've not had to sew myself up yet, but I've been close. My crossbow string snapped and nearly took off a part of my finger. I...