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What is Sprouting?

To describe what sprouting is we must define the words – soaking and germination.   Soaking is the process of putting any sproutable food – seeds, grains, legumes or nuts – in water for a period of time.  When a seed is soaked it absorbs water.  This triggers biochemical reactions inside the seed and germination…

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Depression-Free, Naturally

Depression-Free, Naturally written by Joan Mathews Larson, PhD This book delivers what it promises! “Proven natural formulas for eliminating depression, anxiety, fatigue and anger from your life”.  The author has clearly identified the link between the chemistry of emotions and how certain nutritional supplements can help restore balance, peace and wholeness. Although this book is…

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Nutritional Daily Requirements for Parrots

This blog contains excerpts from my column, ‘The Holistic Parrot’,  that appears in the March 2011, #158 issue of Parrots magazine.   x Nutritional Daily Requirements – Determining Minimum, Recommended and Optimal Levels The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) published a preliminary report in 1998 titled, “Nutrition Expert Panel Review, New Rules for…

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