Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Going green

Going green & Eating greens will save your life!

It's a fact! What is a big deal?- you ask what color got to do with anything the answer is Chlorophyll. You've heard many times your Mom telling you to eat your veggies, peas and broccoli its good for you. Mom was right all alone greens not just good for you but will save your life. Lets see what's a big deal...
          Chlorophyll is the molecule that absorbs sunlight and uses its energy to synthesize carbohydrates from CO2 and water. This process is known as photosynthesis and is the basis for sustaining the life processes of all plants. Since animals and humans obtain their food supply by eating plants, photosynthesis can be said to be the source of our life also. Chlorophyll-is the green coloration in leaves. Now Hemoglobin ( blood is approx 75% hemoglobin) is the most essential substance that our body uses to build and transport red blood cells to obtain hemoglobin we need Chlorophyll which molecular structure is absolutely identical to hemoglobin except for the center atom. In hemoglobin this is iron, whereas in chlorophyll it is magnesium. This means that when ingested, chlorophyll actually helps to do the job of hemoglobin it helps to rebuild and replenish our red blood cells, boosting our energy and increasing our well being instantly. Eating/drinking your greens/chlorophyll will increase the quality and quantity of your red blood cells.
Chlorophyll has the power to regenerate our bodies at the molecular and cellular level and is known to help cleanse the body, fight infection, help heal wounds, and promote the health of the circulatory, digestive, immune, and detoxification systems. Chlorophyll consumption increases the number of red blood cells and, therefore, increase oxygen utilization by the body. It also reduces the binding of carcinogens to DNA in the liver and other organs. It also breaks down calcium oxalate stones for elimination, which are created by the body for the purpose of neutralizing and disposing of excess acid. In addition to helping to rebuild and replenish our red blood cells, chlorophyll, being highly alkaline, also gives the body the following benefits:
  • Anti Carcinogenic: Chlorophyll protects against a whole host of carcinogens found in fungus-laden foods such as nuts and grains, the toxins from cooked meats, and air-borne carcinogens (from pollution). It blocks the metabolism in the body of harmful chemicals known as procarcinogens that damage DNA. 
  • Antioxidant & Anti-inflammatory: containing high levels of the vitamins A, C and E, chlorophyll has strong antioxidant capacity and has also been found to help reduce inflammation.
  • Chelation of Heavy Metals: chlorophyll is one of the most important chelates in nature. It’s ability to bind to and remove toxic heavy metals such as mercury makes it an extremely powerful healer.
  • Antiseptic: while chlorophyll doesn’t actually have antiseptic properties of its own, it, quite remarkably, DOES have the ability to aid our body’s tissue in destroying germs. By strengthening tissue, it increases the disease resistance of cells and, at the same time, prevents the growth of bacteria!
  • Treats Bad Breath: This one is a real bonus and really works! Chlorophyll has a double-action remedy for bad breath. Firstly, as a deodoriser, it will eliminate odours in the mouth and throat, but secondly (and more importantly) it promotes a healthy digestive tract – which is the primary reason for bad breath.
  • Rapid Delivery of Magnesium: this has a highly alkalising effect on the body and helps to deliver much needed oxygen to cells and tissues.
  • Contains vitamin K, C, folic acid, iron, calcium, protein: which are all also essential in building and repairing red blood cells and boosting our immune system.


Tuesday, October 11, 2011

                                   Good Garden Bugs vs Bad Bugs
                                                        Top 10 Garden Friends

    1.    Bees – Bumble bees, honey bees  others.  They important for pollination.
    2.    Wasps - They eat aphids, mites, whiteflies, caterpillar eggs, moth larvae, beetles, corn earwigs.
    3.    Praying Mantis – these unusual looking bugs are great for controlling aphids.
    4.    Ladybugs – These “ladies” of the garden control aphids, mealy bugs and mites.
    5.    Beetles – particularly ground beetles, are fantastic for eating caterpillars, cut worms and slugs.
    6.    Spiders – They are extremely beneficial for eating a wide variety of pests.
    7.    Green Lacewings – Consume aphids, mites and a variety of pest eggs.
    8.    Earthworms – provide nutrients, aerating the soil and controlling  PH
    9.    Butterflies -pollinators
   10.   Goldenrod soldier beetle -Great pollinators

THE ENEMY

Aphid, Woolly Aphids
Cucumber beetles
Chinese stink bugs /squash bugs 
Big Bud Mite
Large Cabbage
White Caterpilar    
Small Cabbage

Gooseberry Sawfly
Aquilegia Sawfly
Bullfinch   
Cockchafer Grub    
Carrot Fly Grub
Leatherjacket    
Leaf Beetle    
Midge Larva    
Moth Larvae
Flatworm         
Red Lily Beetle    
Pea Beetle     Rabbit    
Slug     Snail
Scale Insect
Wireworm    
Wood-pigeon    
Vine Weevil

I use this websites to identify bugs and plants http://davesgarden.com/
http://doctorgreenfingers.zymichost.com/pests.html

Here's a organic natural spray from this website (slightly changed by me because I got small children) http://www.heirloom-organics.com/guide/naturalpesticide.html
                                             
                                                      Garlic Fire Spray
Garlic fire spray is the stuff of legend. There are many recipes, but they consist of some or all of the following: garlic, chilli peppers, soap, vegetable or(neem)oil, and water.
  • 2-3 garlic bulbs (about 6-10 cloves per bulb)
  • 6 large or 12 smaller hot chilli peppers (any variety will do, or if unavailable try 1-2 tablespoon hot chilli powder)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 squirts of liquid vegetable soup (approximately 1 dessertspoonful)
  • 7 cups water. (Use about 2-3 cups in the blender, and top up with the rest later)
Put the whole lot into a blender and blend well, then strain through muslin, a coffee filter.. Pour what you need into a spray bottle for use and keep the rest in jars with lids on in a cupboard or on a shelf somewhere, well labeled.
Experiment with it if necessary and check for results or any damage to young plants. If it fixes the problem and your plants are happy, you've got the perfect mix, but if there's still a few biggie pests, , then lower the water dilution rate or change the ingredient quantities slightly.
Lovely garlicky, pongy stuff, but the smell dissipates quickly once it's been sprayed around. This garlic fire mixture needs to be re-sprayed frequently, such as after rain and dew. It's best to spray every few days until there's no sign of pests, then about every week to 10 days for any eggs or larvae that may have hatched out.
Uses for this natural garden pest control are unlimited. Because it has oil and soap in it, it sticks to plants as well as suffocating pests such as scale and mealy bug. It will kill ants, aphids, caterpillars, grubs, bugs and just about anything small. SO BE VERY SELECTIVE — MIND THE LADYBUGS, LACEWINGS, BEES AND OTHER BENEFICIAL FRIENDS.