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Dehydrated food became a major source of the American diet during World War I.  When our country actively entered the War in 1917 - sending troops and a steady stream of supplies to Europe - dried food made up a good portion of nutritional supplied that were shipped abroad.  Billboards of the time shouted the slogan: "Food will win the War."  Dehydrated food did its share!  

     As the Roaring '20s, "the era of nonsense," rolled in with its flappers and speakeasies, interest in drying food dropped off. It rekindled as the 1930s Great Depression crashed down upon the nation.  People couldn't afford or find the supplies needed for canning so many returned to drying to preserve what food they had.
     The urgent requirements of war supplies and materials set off another surge of drying during World War II.  Food was rationed and every bit preseved as a step toward victory.  With the rationing of sugar and the disappearance of canning supplies, homemakers relied heavily on drying as their main method of food preservation.  The federal government developed a self-help program which made solar dehydrator plans available to citizens so they could dry their "Victory Garden" goods.  Many commercial drying plants opened in this country to provide the necessary food for the free world.  Dehydrated produce was a practical way to supply overseas troops; it was lightweight, easy to transport, and did not spoil.  In fact, dried food continues to be used today by the armed forces and the space program.
     

12 Things You Didn't Know About Moringa Oleifera

When people talk about Moringa oleifera, they talk about the super-dense nutrients. You’ll hear that Moringa leaf powder is an outstanding source of vitamins and minerals, and if you’re talking to a real expert, you might learn about its impressive antioxidant and Omega-3 profile.

Moringa is a multivitamin in a leaf, no doubt. But few know that Moringa has an ancient and impressive history as a botanical medicine. Natural medicine practitioners around the world have used Moringa for hundreds - if not thousands - of years to treat and prevent a wide range of conditions.

Here are 12 highlights:

1. Compounds in Moringa leaves protect cognitive function. They help to preserve memory and other aspects of brain performance.
2. Moringa leaves are a great solution for iron-deficiency anemia. It’s very effective, yet, there’s none of the the stomach discomfort of iron supplements.
3. Moringa leaves and seeds have gentle, natural antibiotic properties. 
4. The leaves have antifungal and antiviral properties, proven in trials to perform on par with leading antifungal and antiviral medications against certain strains.
5. The anti-inflammatory properties of Moringa leaf are a valuable treatment for arthritis, and the Omega-3s help to rebuild cartilage.
6. Moringa’s antioxidants prevent free-radical cellular damage, and it contains a rich and rare combination of anti-tumor compounds.
7. Moringa is wonderful for diabetes and pre-diabetes; it lowers blood sugar, protects the pancreas and helps to prevent insulin resistance. 
8. For weight-loss, Moringa lowers and levels out blood sugar, helping to manage appetite, sugar cravings and energy. 
9. Moringa leaves improve digestion, help to heal ulcers and benefits for heart .
10. The rich leaf pigments protect eyesight. In fact, the nutrients in Moringa mirror those in commonly prescribed for patients with macular degeneration. These same plant pigments protect our skin from radiation as well, moderating the effects of the sun.
11. Perhaps most exciting of all, Moringa leaves have demonstrated benefits for heart disease: they lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol and protect heart tissue. This is so important in a country where heart disease a top cause of death.
12. Moringa is a well-known aid for new mothers. Even quite a small quantity has been shown to increase milk supply significantly

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We all know adequate protein (especially after a workout) is key to building and repairing muscles, but a high-protein diet may also be the secret to consistent weight loss. In fact, research has shown that doubling your protein intake can help you drop pounds without losing muscle mass. In one study, published in The FASEB Journal, researchers put 39 patients on a weight-loss regimen over 31 days; at first, all participants were on the same diet to maintain their current weight. After 10 days, they were split into three groups following calorie-restricted diets: those who ate the US-recommended daily allowance (RDA) of protein, those who ate twice the RDA of protein, and those who ate three times the RDA of protein. The participants exercised accordingly in order to lose an average of two pounds a week. The researchers found that those who ate double the protein were able to lose fat without losing muscle mass while exercising on the diet. The participants who ate triple the amount of protein didn’t experience any more weight loss than the double group.

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10 Medicines Not to Give Your Baby by Sara Elliott


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The wide availability of over-the-counter (OTC) drugs can make them seem deceptively safe. If they're marketed as drugs for children, then they must be pretty harmless, right? Wrong. The FDA has no recommended guidelines for the use of any OTC medication on babies other than pain relievers. The cutoff for many children's medicines is 2 or 6 years old and up. If your child is younger than that, it's important to be extremely cautious when it comes to administering medicine. If you're breastfeeding, the drugs you may be taking can have health risks for your child, too.

These 10 common medicines are bad for baby, and you should be on the lookout for them in any of the products you buy, regardless of the manufacturer or product name. Become an expert at reading product labels -- especially ingredient lists -- and if you can't get the information you need from the product's labeling, ask your pharmacist or call your pediatrician. Never guess. Many medicines administered to infants have side effects that you should evaluate and understand thoroughly before choosing to use them, too. Sometimes, a little cough or some discomfort is preferable to the risks involved in using strong medicines to treat common childhood illnesses.


Know all of the ingredients before giving the medicine.

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Codeine is an example of a drug you wouldn't consciously give an infant without the express approval of your pediatrician, but it could transfer to your child while breastfeeding. There's always the chance that what you ingest will get into your breast milk, so make sure any medications you take will either stay out of your milk or be safe for your baby.

Codeine can be an ingredient in prescription as well as non-prescription medications. It's a narcotic pain reliever sometimes prescribed to nursing mothers. The liver metabolizes codeine into morphine, and some women can have high levels of this metabolized morphine in their breast milk after taking codeine medications. Women who metabolize codeine quickly (ultra-rapid metabolizers) may transfer dangerous amounts to their nursing babies. Although codeine has been given to nursing mothers for years and is still prescribed in some circumstances, the FDA has had concerns about it since 2007, citing warning signs to look for in babies who may be ingesting unsafe levels of morphine in breast milk. They include:

• sleepiness (babies who are breastfeeding typically nurse on a two to three hour schedule and shouldn't sleep more than four hours in a row)
• listlessness or difficulty breastfeeding
• trouble breathing
• limpness or unresponsiveness

If you notice these symptoms, contact your baby's doctor or obtain emergency assistance immediately.


DID YOU KNOWThe National Reye's Syndrome Foundation has assembled a list of prescription and over-the-counter medications that contain aspirin-like ingredients that you should avoid administering to any child under the age of 16: National Reye's Syndrome Foundation.


There's a strong link between aspirin (and other salicylates) and Reye's syndrome, a potentially fatal neurological disorder. This is particularly true in children under the age of 16. Although instances of Reye's syndrome in children and adolescents have dropped dramatically in the last three decades, it's important to realize that salicylates can be present in over-the-counter drugs, topical products and natural herbal preparations. You may know not to administer aspirin to your child, but before you give any medication, make doubly sure that it doesn't contain salicylates that can be listed with names like acetylsalicylate, salicylic acid, white willow bark or acetylsalicylic acid.

The risk for Reye's syndrome increases if aspirin-containing medications are administered to treat viral illnesses like colds and flu. Medical science recognizes that there's a connection, but hasn't yet discovered what it is. If you have any questions about a medication you want to use to treat your child's respiratory or flu-like symptoms, ask your pharmacist or pediatrician.


Don't go running to the pharmacy at the first sign of a cold.

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Never treat children younger than two years of age with over-the-counter cough and cold medicines unless specifically directed to do so by your pediatrician. This is the stark warning issued by the FDA in a public health advisory responding to reports of serious side effects in children when taking these drugs. There's research pending on the potential side effects in children between the ages of 2 and 11, and some sources recommend avoiding these drugs altogether if your child is under the age of 6. These medications treat the symptoms of respiratory distress, not the cause, and the risks, even in older children, may outweigh the benefits.


DID YOU KNOW?If you have older drugs in your medicine cabinet, they may predate revelations about their safe use. Before you administer any drug you've had for a while, verify that it's within its safe-use date, and check with your pharmacist to make sure that there are no additional cautions you should be aware of.


Some pain relievers, like acetaminophen (baby Tylenol) or ibuprofen (baby Advil or Motrin) are safe to give your infant in moderation for painful conditions like gas, earaches andteething, but pain relievers can also be hiding in preparations you may not expect like cold and cough medicines, upping the risk for dangerous double dosing. In fact, discovering the right dosage and formulation for a child under 2 years of age can be a challenge even if there are no other medications involved. Of course, before you turn to a pain reliever for your baby's symptoms, it's always a good idea to check with your pediatrician.

Special note: Avoid giving acetaminophen to infants under 3 months old or ibuprofen to infants under 6 months old without your pediatrician's approval.


Keep all adult medication out of reach of your baby.

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So, you may know better, but when times are tough, you're exhausted, or it seems innocent enough, you may make the mistake of thinking a benign adult medication will be OK to administer to your infant. This can be a poor choice that's never worth the risk. Most adult over-the-counter preparations contain concentrated ingredients, additives and preservatives that may be harmful by themselves or interact with substances your infant is already taking. Whenever possible, rely on products and preparations designed specifically for babies, and if you do have to administer a product that's designed for adult use, check with your doctor or pharmacist first.


DID YOU KNOW?If you're breastfeeding, discuss any medications you plan on taking, even over-the-counter medications, with your doctor. Although many drugs are safe to take while breastfeeding, it's important to make "eating for two" as nurturing and benign as possible.


This is another drug that may cause problems forbreastfeeding mothers and their babies. Originally marketed outside of the United States as a treatment for nausea and vomiting, users noticed that one of the beneficial side effects of domperidone use was increased milk production in lactating women. For women who weren't producing enough milk, domperidone seemed like a worthwhile option. In 2004, the FDA published a warning letter recommending that it not be used, prompted by published reports of cardiac arrest and sudden death in some women taking intravenous domperidone, concerns about its growing importation and use, and a lack of knowledge about the effects of domperidone on breastfeeding infants.


If you want to breastfeed your baby, it's always best to avoid ingesting any more drugs or potentially disruptive or harmful substances than you have to. Many new mothers opt for caution over personal comfort. If you have been diagnosed with an illness that will require drug treatment, consult with your physician and your pediatrician before deciding the best course for your breastfeeding regimen. Coordinating with medical professionals to determine the best way to feed and nurture your baby while protecting yourself is an important step to a healthier family.


DID YOU KNOW?When disposing of over-the-counter and prescription medications,always refer to the instructions on the medicine bottle. If none are listed,the Office of National Drug Control Policy recommends that you try to locate a drug take-back program in your area.


You may have an alphabet's worth of drugs left over from the last time you had an infant to care for, but the chances are good that many if not most of those drugs have expired "use by" dates. Before you give any drug to your baby, verify that it's safe to use on an infant, and make sure to check the "use by" date stamped on the bottle. If you can't find or decipher the batch information on the drug's packaging, don't risk it. Even if the drug is within its effective date, inspect the contents for discoloration or anything else that seems off. If it's out of date or looks suspicious, discard it.


Breastfeeding is a wonderful option, but some medications can cause problems, even when they don't make their way into your breast milk. There are drugs that can adversely affect breast milk production. Diuretics can limit the amount of fluid in the breast, while drugs like anti-hypertensive beta blockers can reduce bloodflow to the arteries that carry blood to the milk-producing regions of the breast. If you're breastfeeding, make sure your doctor knows, and discuss any drugs you plan on taking in light of your breastfeeding intentions.


DID YOU KNOW?From drugs to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in new paint and carpeting, if you think your child is having a negative reaction to a substance he's come in contact with, call your pediatrician immediately. If your child is having trouble breathing, call emergency services right away. And if you have questions about a substance and want to learn more, contact the American Association of Poison Control Centers.


Drugs and other sources of chemical contamination can be hiding in plain sight. Evamist is the trade name for an estradiol transdermal spray, an estrogen delivery system to help combat hot flashes during menopause. It's typically sprayed on the inside of the elbow or between the forearm and wrist, prime real estate for doting grandmothers who want to rock and entertain their grandbabies. The FDA sent out a safety announcement about Evamist in July of 2010, warning that children and infants exposed to the drug could experience premature puberty. Males could face breast enlargement while females could show signs of premature breast development and nipple swelling. If someone who comes in regular contact with your child is taking Evamist, she should wear long-sleeved clothing to avoid having direct skin contact with the child near the drug application site.

Evamist is one example of a medication intended for a specific purpose that can have accidental implications for your infant, your pets and other members of your family. Even a discarded nicotine patch that inadvertently comes in contact with a toddler's skin can be dangerous, so it's important to anticipate potential drug threats from conventional as well as unconventional sources.



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To empower the people of Malawi, Africa to implement sustainable, community-driven solutions that promote human advancement.

MORINGA IN MALAWIDetermined to Develop focuses on issues affecting the poorest of the poor in Malawi, Africa. We focus on programs supporting education, orphan care, women’s empowerment, health and the environment. The majority of our effort and funding is spent on education with a focus on those who are orphans and for whom education is the light at the end of an otherwise hopeless tunnel. Most especially, our Malawi based charity emphasizes girls education in the continuing pursuit for gender equality in Africa and the world.



WHY MALAWI?


Malawi is nicknamed “The Warm Heart of Africa” by both locals and visitors for its friendly spirit and welcoming people. But behind the smiles and eternal optimism of its culture, Malawi is one of the poorest places on earth.

Malawi, a landlocked country located in southeast Africa about the size of Pennsylvania, presents a number of challenges for its youngest citizens and their families. Malawi is home to an estimated 6.8 million children (Unicef) and poverty continues to be chronic and widespread. The country’s development is thwarted by a fast growing population, limited arable land, natural disasters, food insecurity, malnutrition, AIDS and a high incidence of malaria – one of the leading killers of children in Malawi under the age of five.

Malawi is one of the poorest counties in the world, ranked 170 out of 187 countries on the Human Development Index (UN 2013). According to the United Nations, Malawian people as a whole, live on less than $1 US a day. This includes around four million children living in poverty (UN 2013). Poverty hits children the hardest and threatens their most basic rights to survival, health, nutrition, education and protection from exploitation. Tens of thousands of children, particularly in rural areas, face unimaginable living conditions. They remain without access to running water, decent sanitation and medical facilities. Malnutrition is devastating and the single biggest contributor to child death in Malawi (unicef).

Malawi is heavily affected by the HIV/AIDS pandemic and the risk for a child to lose parental care is comparatively high. Tens of thousands die each year because of AIDS. The HIV prevalence rate is more than 11 percent and over 1,100,000 people in the country are living with the disease (UNAIDS 2012). The extent to which the disease affects the country’s children is beyond compare. More than half of Malawi’s estimated one million orphans, 770,000 children in Malawi, have lost one or both of their parents to HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS 2012).


Please watch the video below to learn why we want to battle malnutrition in Malawi with moringa

HOW YOU CAN HELP #1

SUPPORT OUR MORNING MEAL PROJECT IN MALAWIWe want to use moringa to battle malnutrition in Malawi, Africa. We have funded 1 year of a nutrition program that will provide meals using moringa to 700 children every day at primary school in Chilumba, Malawi. We need your help to fund our moringa project for a second year.

Malawi is a developing country facing many issues. Two major problems in this country are malnutrition and education. UNICEF reports 46 percent of the population has stunted growth by the age of 5, 21 percent are underweight, and 4 percent are wasted. In addition, there is a prominent nationwide Vitamin A deficiency, which creates problems with immunity. Additionally, 74 percent of Malawians do not complete primary school, which is the equivalent of grade school in the United States.

We will feed these children at a primary school in Chilumba, Malawi so that they can learn, grow and achieve. These children will learn while they eat.

We will battle malnutrition by using an additive called moringa in the meals. Locally grown and selected for sustainability, moringa is a rich source of vitamins A, B, and C. Moringa also contains a large amount of calcium, iron, and protein.

Our goal is to provide one meal containing moringa to 700 children at school every day. No donation is too small and all help is greatly appreciated. A gift of just $11 can feed one child for an entire year.

Deforestation and degredation of the environment in Malawi is an issue that Determined to Develop and the local community are addressing through our reforestation project. The project continues to move forward, and more seeds are being planted to improve the environmental health. Six types of tree are currently being planted including the acacia, which is used for home canopies/shade, and moringa, which has nutritional benefits. So far it has been observed that the moringa tree grows very fast and survives easily during the hot season. Once ready, the seedlings will be distributed to kids from the local primary schools to care for.

If you are unable to make a fiscal contribution, we urge you to help us complete our mission by spreading the word about moringa and sharing our story.

Eat. Learn. Achieve.

HOW YOU CAN HELP #2

SPONSOR A CHILD IN MALAWIDetermined to Develop assists with living expenses, school tuition fees, uniforms, shoes, learning materials, clothing, hygiene items, transportation and medical expenses for children – primarily orphans – in Malawi, Africa. Through your generous donations, our Malawi charity has assisted more than 300 children who otherwise would NOT have received an education!

While primary school (grade school in the US) is free in Malawi, costs such as uniforms, pencils, notepads and shoes often prove too great for struggling subsistence farmers and make even free primary school unaffordable for many families. Secondary school (high school in the US) is not free and school fees (around $20 US per month) are unaffordable for the majority of families in Malawi. Although secondary school education remains a basic public service in many counties across the world, millions of children in Malawi, Africa will never have the opportunity to experience a high school education. This is why ourAfrica charity focuses the majority of our efforts and funding on education.

Many of the children in Malawi assisted by Determined to Develop are provided with permanent housing and live within a family environment. $50 a month or $600 a year covers a child’s living expenses, including: school tuition fees, school uniforms, learning materials, transportation, clothing, shoes, food and medical expenses. For less than many people spend on coffee in a month, you can sponsor a child in Malawi.

Our needs are immense and sometimes overwhelming, but it’s through small steps that we work to make our world a better place. It’s only through your generous support that our Africa charity is literally able to save lives. If you are in the position to help your brothers and sisters in Malawi, who are far away but close at heart as part of the one human family, we ask that you answer the call and sponsor a child through Determined to Develop today. Sponsorship includes letters, pictures, emails and direct communication between you and your sponsored child in Malawi. There are many Malawi charity projects, but through low overhead costs, the close relationships we’ve developed with the Malawi community & a mostly volunteer staff, Determined to Develop can make your donation go farther than other charities in Africa.


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 Medicinal herbs can provide natural, safer remedies to dozens of common ailments. This chart shows you more than 75 herbal remedies that do just that. For more information about herbal remedies, check out 75 Safe and Effective Herbal Remedies.

As with any health issue, always be sure to talk to your doctor before trying a new medicine -- including herbal medicines -- or other remedy. In conjunction with a discussion with your primary healthcare provider, you can find more safety and usage information on the herbs below in Micheal Castleman's The New Healing Herbs and in  Dr. James A. Duke's book, Dr. Duke's Essential Herbs.

Ailment            Herb 

 Acne                  Calendula, aloe, tea tree 
Alcoholism      Evening primrose, kudzu
Allergy               Chamomile
Alzheimer’s disease  Ginkgo, rosemary
Angina               Hawthorn, garlic, willow, green tea
Anxiety and stress  Hops, kava, passionflower, valerian, chamomile, lavender
Arteriosclerosis  Garlic
Arthritis            Capsicum, ginger, turmeric, willow, cat’s claw, devil’s claw
Asthma              Coffee, ephedra, tea
Athlete’s foot  Topical tea tree oil
Attention-deficit disorder  Evening primrose oil
Bad breath       Parsley
Boils                   Tea tree oil, topical garlic, echinacea, eleutherococcus, ginseng, rhodiola
Bronchitis       Echinacea, pelargonium
Burns                Aloe
Cancer              Bilberry, blackberry, cocoa (dark chocolate), green tea, garlic, ginseng, maitake mushroom,                                    pomegranate, raspberry, reishi mushroom
Cankers           Goldenseal
Colds                 Echinacea, andrographis, ginseng, coffee, licorice root (sore throat), tea (nasal and chest congestion)
Congestive heart failure  Hawthorn
Constipation  Apple, psyllium seed, senna
Cough                Eucalyptus
Depression      St. John’s wort
Diabetes, Type 2  Garlic, beans (navy, pinto, black, etc.), cinnamon, eleutherococcus, flaxseed, green tea
Diabetic ulcers  Comfrey
Diarrhea           Bilberry, raspberry
Diverticulitis   Peppermint
Dizziness          Ginger, ginkgo
Earache             Echinacea
Eczema              Chamomile, topical borage seed oil, evening primrose oil
Fatigue              Cocoa (dark chocolate), coffee, eleutheroccocus, ginseng, rhodiola, teaFlu Echinacea,                                               elderberry syrup (also see “Colds”)
Gas                      Fennel, dill
Giardia              Goldensea
lGingivitis        Goldenseal, green tea
Hay fever         Stinging nettle, butterbur
Herpes              Topical lemon balm, topical comfrey, echinacea, garlic, ginsens
High blood pressure  Garlic, beans, cocoa (dark chocolate), hawthorn
High blood sugar  Fenugreek 
High cholesterol   Apple, cinnamon, cocoa (dark chocolate), evening primrose oil, flaxseed, soy foods, green                                       tea.
Hot flashes       Red clover, soy, black cohosh
Impotence        Yohimbe
Indigestion      Chamomile, ginger, peppermint
Infection           Topical tea tree oil, astragalus, echinacea, eleutherococcus, garlic, ginseng, rhodiola
Insomnia          Kava, evening primrose, hops, lemon balm, valerian
Irregular heartbeat   Hawthorn
 Irregularity    Senna, psyllium seed
Irritable bowel syndrome  Chamomile, peppermint
Lower back pain   Thymol, carvacrol, white willow bark
Menstrual cramps  Kava, raspberry, chasteberry
Migraine           Feverfew, butterbur
Morning sickness  Ginger
Muscle pain     Capsicum, wintergreen
 Nausea              Ginger
 Premenstrual syndrome  Chasteberry, evening primrose
Ringing in the ears  Ginkgo
Seasonal affective disorder  St. John’s wort 
 Shingles           Capsicum
Sore throat      Licorice, marshmallow, mullein
Stuffy nose      Echinacea 
Tonsillitis        Goldenseal, astragalus, echinacea
Toothache       Willow, clove oi
lUlcers              Aloe, licorice 
Varicosities    Bilberry, horse chestnut 
Yeast infection  Garlic, goldenseal, Pau D’arco