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UNSAFE HERBS FOR PREGNANT WOMEN  Part  2 In my last blog I listed herbs that would cause birth defects and toxic problems for women that are pregnant.  In this blog I am going to discuss herbs that cause internal bleeding and uterine...

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There are a lot of herbs that I have found in my research that pregnant women would do well to stay away from during the entire nine months of pregnancy. In this blog, I will list the herbs  that affect hormone  levels AUTUMN CROCUS birth...

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As one reflects back on summer after summer of great family outings, beach evenings, and neighborhood gatherings one item tends to infiltrate the internal film festival of memories.It is such a strong aspect of our culture you can even smell it in your...

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SENNA ( Cassia angustifolia ) SENNA Senna alexandrina other names: Aden senna, Cassia acutifolia, Cassia augustifolia, Cassia senna, Cassia marilandica Mecca senna, nubian senna, and tinnevally senna, wild senna, locust plant Senna pods and...

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POKEWEED   Scientific Name(s): Phytolacca americana L. Family: Phytolaccaceae Common Name(s): American nightshade , cancer jalap , cancer root , chongras  coakum , common pokeweed, pokeberry ,   poke root, poke...

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THIS IS PART TWO OF HERBS THAT JUST ARE NOT SAFE TO USE DAMINANA  Turnea diffusa of the Turneracea family a/k/a de la pastora, Mexican damiana, old woman’s broom Used for: colic, to stop bed wetting, bring on suppressed menses. Inhaling...

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THIS IS PART ONE   of  HERBS THAT JUST ARE NOT SAFE TO USE At present, herbal products can be sold without requiring studies on their safety or effectiveness.  It is up to the individual to decide for themselves whether certain herbs...

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Featured “Locally-Grown Heroes”: Each week we will give a shout out to businesses who have supported the TFM financially or with donated services.  We could not have the TFM without their support. This Week … · M & K ENTERPRISES...

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Currantly!

The Depot Farm   -   Jul 18, 2014 - By Phil_2

The busy season picking is upon us! With the usual mix of beans, kale, leeks, broccoli, greens and such, we have had a banner year for currants. We hand pick, so it is time-consuming, but we are pleased with the size and large quantity of berries. The bushes...

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I did my usual Saturday morning walk through the Richmond Rd. market and I was so pleased with the variety and quality of the items that our farmers brought to the market. I have been told that the Azur Restaurant & Patio location looked just as good!...

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