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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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Home & Garden > Trees & Shrubs Tips for growing holly: 2 of 8
Holly is a classic symbol of the holiday season. The best known holly is English Holly (Ilex aquifolium) and here are some tips for growing one of the seasons best loved plants.First things first, where are you planning to grow your Holly? Keep in mind, true English Holly can grow up to 40 feet in its lifetime. The growth is ... More..
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 emergency... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs My unusual garden story about weeds or pests: 18 of 65
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 the... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy The earliest symptoms of pregnancy: 2 of 6
Could I be pregnant? Here are some of the earliest symptoms women may notice.One of the earliest symptoms is a change in the way things smell or taste, which may leave a metallic taste in your mouth called Dysgeusia. It is caused by the increasing level of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin hormones that are made when a women is pr... More..
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 chem... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Gymnema: Benefits for all types of Diabetes: 1 of 3
A vine from the tropical regions of India shows promise as a diabetes treatment. Gymnema sylvestre, has been used as herbal medicine in India for centuries. In Ayurvedic Medicine it is used to treat diabetes and hyperglycemia, obesity, anemia, stomach problems including digestion, constipation, water retention, cholesterol an... More..
Home & Garden > Vegetables & Herbs 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 ... More..
Home & Garden > Houseplants Beginner's guide to growing orchids: 5 of 12
Orchids are possibly one of the most gorgeous, exotic flowers known to man. They make up the family known as Orchidaceae, and include the species: Cattleya, Cymbidium, Dendrobium, and Phalaenopsis to name a few. The flowers are often unusual in shape and color. They are prized by collectors and often vary in price. Some varie... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love notes: 10 of 23
Our Melody You play my lovelike a tender melodydrowning me foreverin sweet chordsblissfully tunedYou play my heartLike youwrote it's songconducting it's symphonywith a gentle handYou play my soulin a simple duetmade foryou and meYou play my loveYou play my lifeLike a tender melody More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: When it rains: 81 of 184
The Thunderstorm What is that noise?softly in the distance it rumbles...or is someone rolling out a trashcan?Once again there it is...well the neighbors do have a lot of trash.no that definately sounds like...oh yes, there it is a bump in the air just over in the distanceI think I hear it coming closer...CRASH!...A THUNDER ... More..