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I am a Single Mother, Hyperemesis Survivor, Master Herbalist, and Author.

I am currently working on my degree in English/ Literature & Writing. I published a journal in 2007 that I wrote to my son while I was pregnant suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum.

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Surviving Hyperemesis Gravidarum: 1 of 4

Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG)is a rare pregnancy complication. HG affects only about 2% of pregnant women. HG is a debilitating and potentially life-threatening pregnancy disease. Women suffer from rapid weight loss, malnutrition, and dehydration due to unrelenting nausea and vomiting. I was diagnosed with HG at a Reno emergen...
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Where to find medicinal plants: 1 of 3

With the increased interest in natural alternatives to today's medicine, it is no wonder so many are turning to herbs as either their sole source of healing or for use in conjunction with conventional treatments. Herbs can compliment many of today's treatments, boost the immune system and provide a natural alternative to che...
Home & Garden > Vegetables, Herbs & Fruits Tips for choosing windowsill herbs: 5 of 12

One of the best ways to grow herbs is in a window box on a sunny windowsill. Herbs for culinary, medicinal, tea or a combination of these uses can be successfully grown in a window box. Windowsills full of lush herbs allow easy access to fresh leaves for cooking or making your own medicine and tea. If you have a sunny window...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My unusual garden story about weeds or pests: 29 of 64

Sitting, enjoying the sun on my shoulders, the laughter of my son in his kiddy pool and a tall cold drink was just the prelude to the extraordinary world I found just under my feet. It was a hot summer's day and I looked at the weeds beginning to accumulate in what used to be some nice green lawn. They were weeds yes, but th...
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies How to make tinctures: 6 of 12

Herbal tinctures are used in alternative medicine and as nutritional supplements. Tinctures are a highly concentrated form of either a single herb or an herbal combination in a potent liquid form. Alcohol is the most common base used but a tincture may also be made using vinegar, or a combination of alcohol and glycerin. Tin...
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Facts about wolf hybrids: 2 of 4

A wolf hybrid is not a breed for the average pet owner. Dogs have been domesticated for millions of years and through selective breeding most of the traits that one would associate with their wild ancestors have been removed from the domestic breeds. Wolf hybrids vary due to unscrupulous breeding practices. Animals generally...
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Guide to a memorable baby christening: 1 of 2

A Christening or Baptism is Christian sacrament in which you name your child and who will be your child's Godparents. Godparents are traditionally meant to act as spiritual guides throughout a child's life. Choosing a Godparent would be your first and most important task in planning your child's Christening. The next step is...
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Reasons counting calories might not help you lose weight: 1 of 2

While counting calories may seem like a good idea, counting calories alone will not help you lose weight. This is because unless you understand how your body gains weight, counting calories is a moot point. Every Body is Different. The 2,000 calorie diet that consumers see on every nutrition label is not for ever...
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies The connection between Emphysema & Vitamin A: 1 of 2

Have scientists found a cure for Emphysema? Emphysema occurs when air sacs in the lungs, which deliver oxygen into the blood stream, are damaged or destroyed. Is it possible to reverse the effects of the fatal disease? In a study being conducted at UCLA scientists are experimenting with Vitamin Therapy. A derivative of Vitam...
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies The pros and cons of alternative herbal medicine: 1 of 1

Herbs have been used by every culture around the world as medicine. Today 25% of prescription drugs have at least one ingredient derived from a plant source. The use of herbs as an alternative to conventional drugs to treat health problems has risen to a 17 billion dollar industry. It is so huge in fact that the government h...