September 2009
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Herb Profile: Coltsfoot
Tussilago farfara
Member of the Composite or Asteraceae family
Coltsfoot is also known as coughwort and horsehoof. It is a perennial found in fields and the flowers, which resemble dandelions, appear before the leaves in early spring. Both the leaves and flowers are used medicinally. Coltsfoot is best known for its ability to act as an [...]
Losing Weight Naturally
One of the most common complaints I hear from others, especially women, is how hard it is to lose weight. As we get older and our bodies go through changes, it is not as easy to keep our weight under control as it was when we were younger and weren’t facing the issues of raising [...]
Spicy Vegetarian Chili Soup
This is a lower calorie version of traditional chili. For an extra spicier soup, add chili powder and/or hot peppers and increase the amount used on the other spices. Other veggies or soy crumbles can be added also to bulk it up, and ground beef or turkey can be added for the meat eaters.
Serves 8
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