Herbs for Health - The benefits of medicinal mushrooms
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- Published on Friday, January 15, 2016
Photo by Kira Paterson. Various forms of these medicinal mushrooms are available at Herbs for Health, including powders and teas.
By Janet Husak and Karen Burton
Herbs for Health
Throughout the ages, mushrooms have been an integral part of human medical systems. The ancients – from Greece, the Middle East, & Asia – relied heavily on them for a large range of therapeutic actions. However, for the past 1,500 years or so, until the discovery of penicillin (another fungus) in 1928, there is scarce evidence of people in the west using mushrooms and other fungi for medicinal use.
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Right in the centre - To change or not to change
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- Published on Thursday, January 14, 2016
By Ken Waddell
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One of the key phrases a person hears in meetings is “That’s how we have always done it.” Seven words that can either be the basis of an organization or the death knell. How does one know the difference?
Homebodies - Neither eccentric nor strange
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- Published on Sunday, January 10, 2016
By Rita Friesen
The Neepawa Banner
Technology has invaded my home. It has become ‘normal’ for me to spend time chatting with my sister via Skype. I get to see her home, enjoy the sound of her laughter and read her facial expressions. Tonight, we reflected on aspects of our shared childhood.
Faithfully yours - The politics of fear
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- Published on Saturday, January 9, 2016
By Neil Strohschein
The Neepawa Banner
As I write these words, election fever is building in the United States. This coming November, Americans will elect a new President. Those running to succeed Barak Obama have been on the campaign trail since last August. This campaign could be one of the ugliest in recent history.
Right in the centre - Words plus math should equal truth
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- Published on Friday, January 8, 2016
By Ken Waddell
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“Words are important”, if I remember correctly, was the title of an English text back in my school days. It’s also a true statement. Words are important along with the story they weave, the facts they support and the opinions they describe.
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