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GROWING YOUR OWN POTATOES

You Can Grow Your Own Potatoes Even If You Don’t Have a Garden So your basil died in a freeze and you accidentally overwatered your tomatoes. We get it. Not everyone has a green thumb. (Gardening can be super tricky even if you do!) That said, there’s one crop that’s surprisingly easy to grow — and it just so happens to be a perennial favorite (literally): potatoes. With a few simple tips, you’ll be well on your way to enjoying home-grown spuds for mashing, smashing, and roasting. Read on to learn more about how to grow potatoes in your garden — or even on your balcony or patio. Potatoes originated in the Andes mountains of South America, where local farmers cultivate more than 4,000 potato varieties. They’re a member of the nightshade family, along with tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant. Like the other nightshades, potatoes are a warm season crop that require a frost-free growing season. One intriguing difference between potatoes and other nightshades is that, instead of sprouting
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BEAUTY OF LIFE

"High in the mountains, there were hardly any birds; there were some crows, there were deer, and an occasional bear. The huge redwoods, the silent ones, were everywhere, dwarfing all other trees. It was a magnificent country and utterly peaceful, for no hunting was allowed. Every animal, tree, and flower was protected. Sitting under one of those massive redwoods, one was aware of the history of humanity and the beauty of the earth. A fat red squirrel passed by most elegantly, stopping a few feet away, watching and wondering what you were doing there. The earth was dry, though there was a stream nearby. Not a leaf stirred, and the beauty of silence was among the trees. Going slowly along the narrow path, round the bend was a bear with four cubs as large as big cats. They rushed off to crawl up trees, and the mother faced one without a movement, without a sound. About fifty feet separated us; she was enormous, brown, and prepared. One immediately turned one’s back on her and left. E
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Mindful Eating: How You Eat is Just as Important as What You Eat

By Jon Yaneff Guest Writer for Wake Up World Often the relationships we cherish most are the ones we have with people. However, consider your relationship with your food. Are you at peace when you eat your meal? How do you feel after you finish your food? Are you angry while eating your food or are you stressed? Does your food yell back with fierce digestion repercussions such as bloating or chronic constipation? “Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food,” said Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician, often referred to as the father of Western medicine. And he had it right. When we have internal problems, what we’ve put into our bodies was most likely the culprit to our pain. Food can also heal the body, not just from what we eat, but how we eat. And that’s where mindful eating comes in. If you have a diet consisting of poor quality, processed foods, there is often unmanaged stress on the body and your digestive system is compromised. Picture your digestive system
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How To Build A More Positive Brain

By Debbie Hampton Guest Writer for Wake Up World While the idea of having either a sunny brain or a rainy brain is a little bit extreme, it’s not too far off base because optimistic brains actually do function differently than pessimistic ones. As science has begun to unravel and validate the complex neurobiology of positive emotion and optimism, it’s been discovered that three brain regions play a crucial role in making and keeping you optimistic. How Your Brain Makes Optimism The prefrontal cortex (PFC), the “executive center” of your brain, guides your behavior, regulates emotion, and motivates you towards reward and away from pain or danger. The PFC also allows you to set goals and plan for and imagine the future, which are directly related to optimism. The second part(s) of your brain involved in creating optimism are your amygdala (there are two of them), which are the triggers for raw emotions such as fear and rage or delight and joy. The third essential players in creat
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5 Foods That Destroy Your Immune System

March 17th, 2022 By Dr. Edward F. Group Guest Writer for Wake Up World A strong immune system is vital for staying healthy. Getting enough sleep, exercising, and good nutrition are all things that support your immune system. Conversely, running on a sleep deficit, living a sedentary lifestyle, and eating unhealthy foods will make your immune system weak. Let’s take a look at some of the absolute worst types of food for your immune system. Foods That Destroy Your Immune System Nutrition is a factor when considering the strength or weakness of your immune system. Eating whole, organic foods that are free of additives and chemicals provide the best nutrients without any toxins. This is the food that nourishes your body and supports immune function. But not all foods do that, let’s look at the 5 that are the worst for immune function. 1. Red Meat Red meat can trigger a dangerous reaction that can weaken the immune system.[1] The issue comes from a natural sugar in red meat that our b
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6 of the Most Powerful Questions to Ask for the Awakening Soul

March 18th, 2022 By Aletheia Luna Guest writer for Wake Up World I want to share with you one of the most beautiful experiences that I’ve ever had. It occurred two days ago as I was sitting down quietly, listening to the sounds of the night. As I looked up at the white walls and ceiling encircling me, I was suddenly overcome with a strange sense of “waking up” from a very long and intricate dream that I had been taking part of for my entire life. Sol – who was in the room with me – seemed to merge with me so there was no “me” or “him,” there was no “self” or “other,” just an inexplicable vastness, an endless wholeness. For those few moments, everything was an expression of perfection and underneath all that I saw was an infinite stillness and silence; a purity of unity. And it was in that moment that everything I have ever looked for, everything I have ever intuitively sensed and desired, was fulfilled. Here’s what I have taken away from that experience to share with you: Our Q
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7 Types of Orgasms and How to Feel Them All

Clitoral G-spot Cervical Nipple Anal Penile Blended Orgasm stigma The definition of an orgasm is rather nebulous. In less sexy terms, it’s stages of increased heart rate, genital muscle contractions, and increased fluid. Medically, it’s described as “rhythmic stimulation of body parts with high concentration of sensory receptors.” But we think the best way to describe it is a release of tension, like letting out a really satisfying sigh. The size and intensity of one orgasm might be completely different from the next, depending how you happen to be feeling that day and what part(s) of your body is being stimulated. After all, we can’t really expect a vaginal orgasm to look or feel the same as a nipple one, right? Get comfy as we dive into the facts on how orgasms feel and happen, because there’s so much to explore outside of what we were(n’t) taught in school or on network TV. 1. Clitoral orgasm: The most dependable chap This is all about stimulating the glans clitoris, which visi
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7 Vitamin E Supplements That Can Keep You Feeling Excellent

The “E” in vitamin E should stand for “effort,” because this is one hell of a hardworking vitamin. It not only protects you from damaging free radicals in its role as an antioxidant but also boosts immune function, keeping you safe from disease. And if that’s not enough, it’s a skin care superstar and guardian of heart and eye health. Most people get enough of this fat-soluble vitamin from their diets, as it’s found in plant-based oils, nuts, seeds, fruits, and veggies. But some folks may benefit from a boost, specifically those who have issues with fat absorption. That’s where a good vitamin E supplement comes in. Because there are a lot of solid supplement options out there, finding the right one to suit your specific needs can be tricky. We’re giving you a hand by rounding up some of the best ones. A quick look at the best vitamin E supplements Editor’s pick: Pure Encapsulations Vitamin E Best high dose: Puritan’s Pride Vitamin E Softgels Best oil: Nature’s Bounty Vitamin E Oil B
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How to Forgive Yourself For Past Mistakes (8 Steps) Print Friendly or Save as PDF May 21st, 2020 By  Aletheia Luna Guest writer for  Wake Up World Shame is the cancer of the psyche. It eats away at us slowly, tainting everything we experience with its dark glow of  self-loathing . And it all stems from a lack of self-forgiveness.  Have you ever said, done, or thought something truly horrible? Have you ever: betrayed someone you loved overstepped a boundary you thought you’d never cross, or intentionally inflicted harm upon yourself (or another)? If you’re human, I can guarantee that you’ll say an almost immediate  yes . And don’t worry, you’re not alone. We have  all  been there to differing degrees. You’re not a monster, you’re just a flawed and wounded human being. While I’m not here to excuse anything you’ve done (self-responsibility is crucial), I  am  here to be a voice of compassion. Hating yourself won’t make anything better. It’s time for some self-forgiveness.  What is Self-Fo
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