I don’t know about everyone
else, but I for one am really happy to see spring. I feel like
the woman on the cover, like I’m just crawling out from
under a dense undergrowth. I think that this is the time of year
that we can all appreciate for it’s balmy days, cool nights,
and Yes! Sunshine!
The gloom of the big government oppression is even fading with
the change of seasons. Don’t get me wrong, they’re
still there, but it’s just hard to let it bother me with
the promise of flowers blooming and some of my days spent outdoors.
Like the Tarot card, The Sun, featured in this month's article
by James Recklef, it’s a new day dawning. In spite of the
possibility of the WTO (see article "World
Trade Organization Regulates Herb Sales") influencing our ability by buy supplements, we are
still free to grow our own food. The return of the Sun reminds
us to plant our seeds and eat a healthy diet of vitamin and mineral
rich foods, organic, and even home grown if possible. Even in a
city apartment, it’s
possible to grow tomatoes in a bucket. If you don’t have
a patio, even a planter in front of the window can work.
Another great, healthy eating opportunity is the sprouting of your
own legumes. Even the dried beans from the regular grocery stores
will sprout., although it’s obviously better to use the organic
variety from your local organic foods grocer. Check out past issues
of this magazine for recipes, or buy a "living foods" recipe
book. Absolutely no cooking involved!
Dr. Li Hua, reminds us to use the power of thought to remain healthy.
Along with herbal supplements, Chinese medicine has been keeping
people healthy for thousands of years. Remember that supplements
come from the earth. Even if we can’t buy the roots or flowers
in their capsule form, we are still free to eat what we want.
When you plant your garden, use the heirloom seeds. These are the
non-hybrid variety. Be especially cautious about those seeds, which
are crossbred with animal chromosomes. By using the heirloom variety,
you guarantee that you will be able to save some seeds from your
crop to plant next year. Many hybrid varieties produce sterile
seeds. (It keeps the big seed producers in the gravy while people
in the third world nations are starving) It’s not a matter
of survival for us here in the U. S. yet, but let’s take
care of ourselves and our future generations!
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