Content Preview: rss
806 days ago
Meditation Improves Health and Strengthens Brain Functions Monks are considered the superstars of meditation, but benefits can come from a variety of repetitive, mind-clearing practices that elicit the so-called relaxation response. Such as swaying in prayer, saying the rosary even knitting. Under that broad definition, about one-half of Americans perform some sort of meditation. Massachusetts General Hospital researchers scanned the brains of 20 people who meditated regularly. These people had four regions of cortex -- the rind of the brain, associated with higher functions like memory and decision making -- that were thicker than in 15 subjects who didn't meditate. In addition, the researchers found signs that one area of the cortex seemed to have aged less quickly than it did in non-meditators. The study did not look at whether those brain differences had a noticeable impact on behavior, but researchers are now doing follow-up work to assess that. The findings ...1001 days ago
George Jones - He Stopped Loving Her Today He said "I'll love you till I die." She told him:"You'll forget in time." As the years went slowly by, She still preyed upon his mind. He kept her picture on his wall, Went half-crazy now and then. He still loved her through it all, Hoping she'd come back again. Kept some letters by his bed, Dated nineteen sixty-two. He had underlined in red, Every single "I love you". I went to see him just today, Oh, but I didn't see no tears. All dressed up to go away, First time I'd seen him smile in years. He stopped loving her today, They placed a wreath upon his door. And soon they'll carry him away, He stopped loving her today. You know, she came to see him one last time. Aww, an' we all wondered if she would. And it kept runnin' through my mind: "This time he's over her for good." He stopped loving her today, They placed a wreath upon his door. And soon they'll carry him away, He stopped loving ...1092 days ago
DRYING PLANT PARTS Aromatics: These herbs should be dried according to the part that is to be used, but be very careful that they are not piled (a single layer is best here) and that drying is moderate; always in the shade or indoors. Bark: Most barks are best used fresh, yet they retain their medicinal value well when dry. For easy handling and usage, bark should be cut into moderately small pieces before drying. These may be dried outdoors with moderate sun heat, laying them on sticks, slats, boards, etc. a few inches apart to allow free air circulation, but must be taken indoors at night into a well ventilated room, allowing spaces between pieces for free air circulation. Barks may be tested for dryness by bending slightly, and if no moisture is present, they will snap immediately. Buds: Dry similar to leaves. Bulbs: These can be dried in the shade with good air circulation, or better still, they can be ...1134 days ago
