Our New Addition

 Peaches on our peach tree

 Lazy Housewife pole beans

 Purple Hulls and Green Beans

Good gut bacteria (flora) should outnumber bad gut bacteria 85 percent to 15 percent

If you don't know it already, genetically engineered or genetically modified (GM) food means that the seeds, stems, leaves and produce all contain bug-killing and weed-killing genes so that corporations can try to increase their profits. You cannot wash these pesticides off. These genes continue doing their "work" in your body, in your gut, in your organs, in your heart, in your brain and in your digestive tract. For example, the BT corn genes are designed to dissolve the rootworm beetle's insides, so that when they eat corn, they either die or cannot reproduce. These bad genes, namely insecticides and herbicides, do not simply disappear or become inactive when humans consume them. These toxic, genetically modified genes dissolve humans' good gut bacteria, diluting immunity in what becomes a highly acidic environment.

Did you know that each of us has roughly 4 pounds of bacteria in our gut? That's why they call it a "gut bomb," when you eat a meal chock full of pesticides, including most gluten, processed sugar and hydrogenated GM oils, and you feel awful for 10 to 20 minutes, or even longer. Your gut and your central nervous system are thrown for a loop, trying to find the pathogens and poisons, all while your immune system is severely compromised, making it more susceptible to colds, viruses, bacteria and other infections – ones you may already have, that then take hold of you.

 

Four Reasons to put Herbs Your Nesting Boxes

1. Wild birds use herbs as they build their nests to possibly shield the baby birds from bacteria.
2. Many herbs act as safe, natural insect repellents and may help drive away flies, mites, or other pests in your coop.
3. Some chickens like to munch on certain herbs, and certain plants may even act as laying stimulants.
4. Herbs make your coop smell awesome and provide a little “chicken aromatherapy,” which is kinda fun…

I bet you find yourself sitting around the table calculating how much of the delicious meal you’re enjoying is homegrown too. Not only is it exciting to realize you’re eating food pretty much as local as local can be, but that you’re experiencing the fruit of your labors. It’s all coming together. All the blood, sweat, and many tears, right there on your plate. And it tastes darn yummy. I find that it challenges you to work harder to grow or raise more next time.
We finally got the rest of our beans in yesterday. We planted 6 rows of top crop. We are bean lovers here. I hope to can 50 to 65 pints. Lets see what happens. Happy Monday folks!

I love Summer! For several reasons! One, the fruits and vegetables at no other time of the year do you get as large an assortment of fabulously fresh, juicy and succulent produce. And a new baby chick. This hen has tried for two years with no luck until now. Brand spanking new. Right out of the shell. She is still sitting on two more eggs. Lets see what happens!

Relationship between human beings and honey bees date back to several thousand years.

Over 6,400 pottery pieces that had traces of beeswax and were used by early farmers were analyzed by researchers. ​It was expected that these containers were put to use for extracting honey from plundered honeycomb or the wax that could have been useful as fuel for lamps. Another thought is that these containers might have been used as artificial beehives, to keep the industrious insects and their sugary concoction in close vicinity.

The ongoing phenomenon of mysterious honeybee deaths is starting to raise alarm in the food industry, which depends heavily on bees to pollinate many critical crops. "Honeybee health and sustainable pollination is a major issue facing American agriculture that is threatening our food supply and endangering our natural environment,"

Today’s generation seems to be filled with more opportunities to compare ourselves with each other than ever before. We are constantly bombarded with social media feeds that tempt us to compare. Reality TV show us everything BUT reality. And advertisers tease us with promises that their products will provide perfection.

 

The reality is, comparison can compromise the individual calling and beautiful life God has given each of us.

If we spend more time looking at what others are doing or have, we could miss what we have and are supposed to do. Staying focused on what good things are happening in and through us will help keep this inner battle of comparison at bay.

Bloating is an issue caused by excess air in the intestines. One way to eliminate this problem is to determine its primary causes. Some potential causes are stress, poorly managed gut issue, and what and how you eat. By eating the right foods and avoiding certain things, you can eliminate the problem and have your flat tummy back.

Some of the things that you need to know about how to get rid of bloating are included in this article.

What you should avoid

Both smoking and drinking using straws can cause excess air to enter the body, causing bloating. To prevent the problem, quit smoking and do not use straws.

Also, avoid chewing gum as it adds more air to your digestive tract which can cause bloating and gas.

Limit your intake of fizzy drinks, like cola, beer and soda water, as well. Stay away from foods that contain high amounts of artificial sugars and salt. If possible, limit your bean consumption and make sure to eat small portions of the beans only.

Note that the foods you eat and the forms of liquid you drink can significantly affect the condition of your stomach; hence, it is best to limit the number of foods you consume and avoid overeating. Otherwise, the large intestine will have a hard time coping with the added load.

Also, before taking your next meal, ensure that you have given your body enough time to digest. This is possible by setting a 3-hour gap between each meal.

What you should do

You need to do three things here. First, allow yourself to burp and fart since they are the natural ways to release the excessive gas, causing you to bloat. Second, sit down when eating and consume drinks and foods at a slower pace.