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Quackgrass and wheatgrass are both perennial grass plants, but one is a highly invasive weed while the other is a range land plant sometimes grown as an ornamental. Quackgrass can quickly overtake a garden or invade your lawn grass if not identified and controlled promptly. Identifying the plants correctly ensures you use a control method best suited to the grass type.
Cats, like humans, are subject to a variety of cardiovascular problems. Among them are arterial thromboses, which are blood clots that block an artery. And just like with humans, prompt treatment of a cat is necessary to avoid complications that could lead to death. Even if the patient survives a thrombosis, long-term treatment is usually required. That treatment may include a prescription drug or a natural remedy such as ginkgo biloba.
Prevalent in North America, a wide variety of wheatgrass species thrive best in cold-season climates and can sustain extremely dry conditions. Wheatgrass germinates easily in most soils and is often used with a combination of other breeds of grass for lawn care. With its coarse surface and fine blades, wheatgrass is a favorite among landscapers looking to create a rich, textured lawn not only for its distinctive look but because it's also a low-maintenance grass needing little to no fertilization and minimum watering.
According to Melanie Dufault of Vanderbilt University, one claim associated with wheatgrass is that just one shot of wheatgrass is equivalent to an entire kilogram of vegetables, in terms of nutrition. To get the most nutritional benefit from wheatgrass, you should start a new batch of grass after every cutting, rather than allowing the grass to regrow. This creates a bit of a scheduling problem, and it can be difficult to know when you should be starting a new batch of wheatgrass so that you have a constant supply.
If you spend much time in health food stores, it's likely that terms such as wheatgrass and humaworm ring a bell. Both are used to restore health by ingesting natural foodstuffs, but they work in very different ways. Wheatgrass is made from the wheat plant and eaten to promote an array of health benefits, commonly blended into shakes. Humaworm is a particular herbal product, made by mixing together approximately 25 herbs into capsule form, and is specifically intended to reduce parasites in the body.
Juice extracted from actively growing young wheatgrass is a source of vitamins, minerals and nutrients. The juice has 70 percent chlorophyll and 92 minerals, plus vitamins B, C, E, H, and K. In addition, it contains beta carotene, beneficial enzymes, and 19 different amino acids. Wheatgrass juice is best drunk right after extraction from the leaves. People who want absolutely fresh wheatgrass for juice extraction can sprout seeds at home. Many different kinds of commercial wheatgrass sprouters are available, but you can build a sprouter yourself from plastic trays.
Gardeners plant saw palmettos for ornamental reasons, but the berries on these trees have medicinal qualities used by the medical and pharmaceutical industries. Saw palmettos -- Serenoa repens -- is the lone species in the Serenoa genus of trees, meaning there is only one variety of this plant. Most saw palmettos originate from Florida, but these plants also grow in the southern United States and the Caribbean Islands.
The saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) is a familiar sight in the forests and wetlands of the Southeast. The plant's palm-like foliage and small stature make it a good choice as a foundation plant, in mixed borders and containers. Mature, established saw palmettos have a high tolerance for drought conditions, making it a good choice for rock gardens and arid landscapes, as well. Saw palmettos are virtually care-free but may contract fungal infections.
Wheatgrass is the plant that grows from a wheatberry. This type of grass grows extremely quickly, is very inexpensive and is low-maintenance. Wheatgrass is a suitable indoor growing project for even a black-thumbed gardener or a child. Because of the speedy growth rate, you need to trim your wheatgrass regularly once it is established. There is no reason for these pruned bits to go to waste; wheatgrass is a tasty treat in smoothies, salads and even for many animals.
Purchasing wheatgrass from the store can empty your wallet quickly. Instead of buying the wheatgrass, purchase the seeds and sprout the grass at home. Wheatgrass seeds germinate within three to four days and the grass grows quickly. Wheatgrass contains a high amount of minerals, vitamins and chlorophyll. People often grow the grass and place it in a juicer to enjoy the health benefits. You can also grow wheatgrass to add green foliage to your home décor.
Due to its hardiness and ease of care, it's no surprise that the ginkgo tree is an ancient species that has survived for millions of years. This tree tolerates compacted or poor soil, heat, drought, urban pollution, extreme pH and salt spray. It produces fan-shaped leaves that turn yellow in the fall. Growing to a height of 100 feet, the tree is actually slow to grow but can live for hundreds of years. Renowned for its medical uses, ginkgo can be found growing all over the world and is easy to grow from seed in your own garden.
The saw palmetto, Serenoa repens/Sabal serrulata, is a cold-hardy palm plant that can grow as a shrub or a dense ground cover. The evergreen, fan-shaped leaves produce many leaflets edged with small spines. Though it is a slow-growing plant, the shrub can reach 4 to 10 feet tall or larger and has a spreading habit. It should be planted with plenty of room to grow. This native of southeastern United States is highly tolerant of a range of environments and adds interesting shape to a landscape. It has other uses as well. Its substances are extracted and used for treating…
Saw palmetto gets its name from its jagged-edged sawlike fronds. A member of the palm family, saw palmetto is a multistem variety that grows 2 to 9 feet tall. The stems often grow laterally along the ground creating a sprawling plant. Saw palmetto is native to South Carolina, Florida and parts of Louisiana. It tends to grow wild on coastal planes and grows well in areas that rarely drop below 25 F in winter. Summer temperatures above 97 F can stress these plants. Transplant a saw palmetto into your landscape to create a habitat and food source for native birds…
Wheat production uses more land than any other crop around the world, according to Iowa State University. First grown in the United States in 1602, the traditional use for wheat was as a food crop for man and animals. Wheatgrass is the immature version of the wheat plant, Triticum aestivum. Considered a health food since the 1930s, researchers at Illinois State University believe wheatgrass to contain "many unexplained natural healing qualities." Allowing wheatgrass to grow to maturity allows you to harvest the grains.
In a quest to cut down on salt intake, you may have opted for a salt substitute, such as LoSalt, without being aware of certain negative fallouts. Salt substitutes are not for everyone. They have the potential to create a negative reaction in certain groups of people. Thus, take the time to ensure you will not suffer any harm from these products before you opt for them.
The Chesapeake Bay is an estuary located along the mid-Atlantic coast. This estuary, a mix of fresh water and sea water, is more than 200 miles long and home to a diverse population of fish, plants and animals. One plant group, called bay grasses, includes varieties of underwater grasses that provide marine habitat while stabilizing the Bay. Some sediments benefit bay grasses while other sediments kill the underwater grasses.
Most of the wild health claims about ingesting wheatgrass have been debunked by the scientific community. The plant's chlorophyll does not make the bloodstream healthier, the enzymes it produces do not aid digestion and there is no scientific study to prove that wheatgrass cures cancer. Wheatgrass is, however, a fun plant to grow, especially if you have children in the house. It grows quickly and provides a novel houseplant. Problems may arise if the grass isn't grown under the appropriate conditions.
Wheatgrass offers many nutritional benefits, including vitamins and chlorophyll, and can be added to salads or fruit juice. If you grow wheatgrass in your own garden, you can enjoy these benefits by cutting and harvesting the grass several times before you have to replant. In order to continue enjoying your wheatgrass, you must keep it healthy and productive.
The saw palmetto palm (Serenoa repens) is valued for its medicinal properties, especially in prostate relief. Proliferating indigenously in the southeastern United States and the West Indies, as of 2011 most of the commercially produced saw palmetto is supplied by Florida. Saw palmetto is naturally insect and drought resistant, making it popular for landscaping. Unfortunately, this plant rarely survives transplantation from the wild, so specialized nurseries typically raise plants from seed. Time and patience is essential to propagate these plants.
People prefer to grow wheatgrass to turn it into a nutritional drink, but you can also dry it into a powder or add it to a dish. The grass also makes an attractive decoration at the office or in the home. Growing wheatgrass at home allows you to enjoy the plant whenever you desire. Since the grass grows quickly, you can enjoy it within 14 days after planting it.
Maca plants are root crops renowned for many health benefits. Although they are native to Peru, the starchy, radish-like plants have been successfully grown in the United States, including in California. Studies indicate there may be some flexibility as far as when to plant the seeds, which are not sensitive to daylight periods.
Called by evocative names like "Peruvian ginseng" or "potency wood," maca and muira puama are readily available sexual potency herbs hailing from ancient South American civilizations. When combined into proprietary blends with each other and other natural libido enhancers, these plants give pharmaceuticals a run for their money in effectiveness and ease of use. Maca and muira puama have been used in Peru and Brazil respectively for centuries, becoming more widely known and available in the U.S. in recent decades. When blending the herbs yourself, you may have to experiment with some trial and error before finding the right combination…
Turmeric is a root related to ginger that has a wide range of uses. Generally, the root is dried and ground into a fine powder that is used in medicine, dyes and several culinary applications. It has been grown and used since before 3000 B.C. and comes in 30 different varieties that range in color from reddish-orange to pale yellow.
Cattle and other livestock feed on thickspike wheatgrass, or Elytrigia dasystachya. The grass also makes a strong turf for lawns. The rhizome bearing grass grows well in chilly climates and can reach heights up to 3 feet. Three varieties of thickspike wheatgrass grow in the United States. The leaves have a green to blue-green color. Thickspike wheatgrass varieties propagate in abundance in the northern Great Plains.
Wheatgrass refers to the younger grass blades of the common wheat plants. The plants are also referred to as green gold or green blood given their rich nutritional content. Wheatgrass is cultivated both outdoors and indoors and may be cut twice for use. The grass is sold in various forms, including fresh and as powder, tablet and frozen juice. Wheatgrass is easy to cultivate indoors.
Native to the coastal plains from South Carolina and eastern Louisiana to the tip of southernmost Florida, the saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) is one of the few palm species native to the United States. Found growing in densest numbers in southern Georgia and the northern half of Florida, saw palmetto prospers in hot, sunny areas in seasonally dry sands, often under pine trees. This palm usually matures at 3 to 6 feet tall. A visit to Florida gives you an opportunity to taste and purchase palmetto honey, which comes from the nectar-rich flowers of saw palmetto.
Pokewalkers are devices that enable fans of Pokemon to take the game with them everywhere they go by combining aspects of the video game with a pedometer. Due to the mechanical limitations of the Pokewalker, interface with the game is simple and limited. For that reason, it is difficult to locate certain Pokemon because Pokemon are not limited to certain zones in the game world.
Burdock root is used by traditional medicine to treat fever, fluid retention, infection, cancer and kidney stones. Though generally considered safe, it hasn't been adequately evaluated for effectiveness and safety. Steeping burdock root to make tea is a simple way to introduce this herb into your diet for its pleasant taste and digestive benefits. Dried and powdered burdock root are easiest to find and either works well for steeping. Burdock closely resembles belladonna, also known as deadly nightshade, which is toxic. It is advisable to purchase burdock from a reputable dealer and not attempt to gather it wild.
According to UCLA's Brain Research Institute, scientists are paying attention to the Indian spice turmeric. As of 2006, the woody-tasting substance, and the chemical it contains - curcumin, - were the subjects of eight studies at the National Institutes of Health. Indians put the spice on Band-Aid bandages to prevent infection. People in India also swallow the spice to treat bronchitis. And people in the United States are trying out turmeric solutions as a gargle to treat laryngitis and sore throats.
If you've ever bought a chicken or chicken pieces home from the store and wondered if you've bought a bad chicken, you're not alone. There are a few factors that contribute to spoilage in packaged poultry. Several things, such as color, odor and texture, need to be considered when trying to discern if you've purchased bad poultry.
The American Foundation for the Blind estimates that 10 million people in the United States have some type of vision impairment. Vision impairments include total blindness, but also partial blindness, cataracts, or diabetic retinopathy. Monocular vision is a type of partial blindness in which a person can only see out of one eye.
Psyllium are the seeds of an herb that grows throughout Asia, North Africa and parts of Europe along the Mediterranean coast. Since psyllium occurs in nature, individiuals cannot manufacture psyllium husks. However, they can purchase psyllium seeds at health and gourmet food stores, then prepare the husks in a healing formula. Psyllium seeds are commonly used to treat constipation and other bowel discomforts. However, psyllium is also used to promote weight loss, detoxify the colon and treat diabetes, high cholesterol and certain skin disorders.
Keeping either a journal or diary is one way you can track your thoughts, feelings and activities. Making a journal that is rooted in your moods can be useful when you are trying to determine if you have more depressive feelings during certain periods of time or if you become more elated after participating in an activity. Knowing how to best utilize a mood journal can help you, and any professionals you are seeing for any mood disorder, understand your moods, the cycles of your moods and mood triggers.
When a person has vision in only one eye, it is called monocular vision. People with monocular vision cannot see as well as they could with two eyes. This is because they have less peripheral vision, and because without two eyes sending information to their brains, they do not have depth perception -- the ability to see how far away something is. These problems can interfere with tasks such as driving and reading. Adapting to monocular vision can make it easier to read, which can help with everything, from selecting a dish on a menu to following current events in…
Mood swings are normal occurrences that most people experience from time to time. Almost anything can trigger a mood swing, from the weather and a good hair day, to hormonal changes and chemical imbalances. If you are experiencing occasional mood swings that are related to events occurring in your life, don't worry, it's normal. The good news is that there are several things you can do to stay positive when you're experiencing a negative mood swing.
Pine needle oil has been used around the world for centuries. The oil is made by steam-distilling fresh pine needles and branch tips. In Korea, the oil is distilled from the Red Pine. In Austria, Russia and Scandinavia, the oil comes from the Scots Pine or the Black Spruce. Several varieties of pines in North America are valued for their medicinal oils. Pine needle oil is used as a fragrance and flavor enhancer, as well an ingredient in nasal decongestants, vaporizer fluids, analgesic ointments and cough and cold medicines.
The hazards of spoiled milk depend on the kind of milk it is. Spoiled pasteurized milk and raw milk are completely different dangers. The smell of ruined milk is usually enough to warn you that you do not want to drink it. If you accidentally swallow raw milk, the very thought of it may make you sick to your stomach.
For more than 2,000 years, folk healers in Russia and Eastern Europe carried propolis (bee-glue) in their medicine bags. Often called Russian penicillin, healers believed it cures bacterial infections, dental problems and skin diseases. Propolis, a sticky resin honeybees collect from tree buds in their pollen pockets, is used like mortar to patch honeycombs and waterproof the hive. Large insects like snails that die in a hive are embalmed with propolis to avoid bacteria.
Fungi are classified according to how much water they require to grow. Hydrophilic fungi need the most water, and include such species as Stachybotrys chartarum and Chaetomium globosum. Waiting fungal spores germinate when the conditions are right, as long as there's an ample supply of water, air and food. Water-damaged homes are a common breeding ground for this type of fungi. The Centers for Disease Control suggests homeowners use caution when removing fungi, as some species have been associated with respiratory illness.
Wheatgrass is a young grass in the wheat family harvested at its nutritional prime. The effects of wheatgrass have not been extensively studied. Nonetheless, it is considered a safe and nutritious supplement to a healthy diet. Available commercially as a juice, powder, tea or tablet, the suggested dosage depends on the form you choose.
Mental health professionals use the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" (DSM) to correctly diagnose mental disorders. Precisely identifying mental disorders can be difficult, even for professionals. Careful evaluation of behavior is necessary to avoid misdiagnosis. Psychological symptoms of entitlement, mood swings and rage correspond to a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Scientists have not determined the cause of bipolar disorder (formerly known as manic depression). Sufferers use medication and therapy to control bipolar disorder.
If you've just quit smoking cigarettes or have recently spent an extended period of time inhaling second-hand smoke, hanging around a campfire or other incendiary events, there are steps you can take to flush the effects from your system. Smoke may get in your eyes, but it also has a way of infiltrating your circulatory system, hair, skin and other organs. It smells bad because it is bad, impacting your well-being in negative ways.
A body warmer can be a pleasant relief for pregnant women, cold and flu relief and muscle relief from aches and pains. A body warmer can be microwaved for a short period of time and retain enough heat to last up to 30 minutes. A homemade body warmer can be created using some simple household items like a tube sock and rice. Not only will your homemade warmer hold heat, if left in the freezer it can be used as a cold compress in case of injury.
Color and moods have long been associated with each other. People are described as "feeling blue" or in a "black mood" if they are depressed, or viewing life as "rosy" if they have an optimistic outlook. Color can have a real effect when treating mood swings, helping to redress the chemical imbalances that can cause profound highs and lows.
An enzyme is a chemical that makes a chemical reaction go faster, a process known as catalyzation. Papain is an enzyme that breaks up protein and is known as a proteolytic enzyme. It is found in various plants, an example of which is the skin of the unripe papaya, scientifically called Carica papaya. Various uses have been devised for papain, but dangers concerning papain also exist.
Students want the best concentration and retention skills when studying for tests. Some seek out herbal supplements to help them maintain the best study conditions. While not all herbs are safe for all people, most herbs taken as directed are safe. Consult a trained herbalist if you have concerns or questions about herbal interactions with prescription medications, other herbs or certain medical conditions.
Olive leaf extract has been used for hundreds of years to alleviate chronic fatigue, intestinal pain and cold and flu symptoms. Oleuropein, a natural antibiotic found in olive leaves, helps strengthen the body's immune response and improve overall health.The extract is also lowers bad cholesterol and provides the body with antioxidants. Many users take olive extract three times or more daily -- recommended dosage for adults is roughly 1/2 cup or one capsule.
The essentials for surviving on an island depend on the island. Many islands, whether tropical islands or not, are densely inhabited by plants and wildlife. These plants and wildlife can simultaneously assist and imperil your survival. For example, they can offer sources of food while also threatening poison or injury.
According to the BabyCenter.com, breastfeeding helps protect your child from SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome), allergies, childhood obesity and other health problems. Using a breast pump to extract milk allows you to store the liquid inside a refrigerator or freezer, giving you the ability to use the milk at a later time. Just as with milk that you purchase at a grocery store, breast milk does have a shelf life. Giving your child sour or spoiled breast milk is not recommended, so you must always inspect milk before giving it to your baby.
Taking proper care of your teeth is an important part of maintaining your overall dental health. Leaving debris like food stuck in your teeth can cause bacteria to build up, which can lead to cavities and other serious dental issues. However, dental health is not the only reason to get rid of things stuck in your teeth. It is also likely uncomfortable and can be unsightly if seen by others.
