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What’s the Buzz on Honey? September is National Honey Month

September 4, 2013September 4, 20132 min read

Honey has been used since ancient times both as a food and as a medicine. Apiculture, the practice of beekeeping to produce honey, dates

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September is National Yoga Month

September 4, 2013September 4, 20131 min read

Paige Schneider conducts an outdoor yoga class every Tuesday and Thursday from 8 am – 9 am at the Bogue Falaya Park in Covington. Experience

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Sapphire – September Birthstone

September 4, 2013September 4, 20131 min read

The Sapphire is commonly worn in jewelry and may be found naturally or it may be manufactured for industrial or decorative purposes.  Because of

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Forget-Me-Not – September Birth Flower

September 4, 2013September 4, 20131 min read

Myosotis is a genus of flowering plants named from the Greek for “mouse’s ear”, presumably because of the shape of the leaf.  Its common

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Get Ready to Fire Up That Grill for Labor Day!

August 28, 2013August 28, 20131 min read

  Labor Day is this Monday, September 2nd (the first Monday in September), and it celebrates the economic and social contributions of workers.   Thirty

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Facts About September

August 28, 2013August 28, 20131 min read

September got its name from Latin, as most months have. But September is set apart from the other months in that its name is

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Blue Moon August 21st

August 21, 2013August 21, 20133 min read

Once in a blue moon… is today, apparently. Here is some neat trivia on what a blue moon actually is. A blue moon is

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August is National Peach Month

August 14, 2013June 1, 20161 min read

Peaches are a great source of beta carotene and vitamin C, supporting eye and skin health.  The high amount of fiber and potassium in

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Onyx: An August Birthstone

August 14, 2013August 14, 20131 min read

The name Onyx originates in Latin (same spelling) from the Greek word for claw or fingernail.  Onyx is a banded variety of chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline form

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August is National Goat Cheese Month

August 7, 2013August 7, 20131 min read

During the summer, goats often have access to a wider variety in diet, giving a more flavorful milk, thus translating to a better cheese. 

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Holistic Life Approach: Therapeutic Massage, Health & Wellness

August 7, 2013August 7, 20133 min read

Holistic Life Approach is the culmination of a “whole person” approach to health and wellness. It includes not only physical, but also emotional, social,

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Flower of August: Gladiolus

August 7, 2013August 7, 20131 min read

The name Gladiolus is derived from the Latin ‘gladius’ (a sword), and is sometimes referred to as the “Sword Lily”.  Gladioli are perennial bulbous

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August is National Water Quality Month: Quality of Water = Quality of Life

July 31, 2013July 31, 20132 min read

The phrase “water quality” refers to a set of standards used to assess the chemical, physical and biological characteristics of water in relation to

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The Benefits of Breastfeeding: August is National Breastfeeding Month

July 31, 2013July 31, 20133 min read

During the first few weeks of life, an baby’s immune system is almost entirely dependent on the mother’s breast milk for immune protection from

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Peridot: Birthstone of August

July 31, 2013July 31, 20131 min read

Peridot is a type of Olivine, a common mineral in mafic and ultramafic rocks.  While Olivine is a generally abundant mineral, gem quality peridot

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Composting 101: A Few Tips on Making Your Own Soil Additive

July 24, 2013July 24, 20133 min read

Composting is the single most important supplement to add in your garden soil, and it’s free! A nutrient rich compost full of organic matter

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National Blueberry Month – We’re All About Blueberries

July 17, 2013July 17, 20132 min read

June and July are the best months for blueberries, so get them before they are gone!  There are several pick-your-own berry farms in the

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Share the Health Talk: Building Hormone Health with Nutrition by Laura Warner, CPT, CHN

July 17, 2013July 17, 20134 min read

What we eat not only affects our waistline, but also our hormones. We can’t expect our endocrine system to work optimally if we’re eating

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Pets for Patriots at Humane Society

July 17, 2013July 17, 20131 min read

St. Tammany Humane Society joins Pets for Patriots “Pet Adoption Program for Veterans Partners” with nationwide charity to give shelter dogs and cats a

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Quick Tips for Computer Users From Monica Gallardo at Our Place Studio

July 3, 2013July 3, 20132 min read

The common office posture is seated and huddled, shoulders tense, chest collapsed, spine hunched over a computer. Chest openers help us reverse that posture.

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