Kimberly

The Father's Day Fishing Disaster... or was it?

The Father's Day memory that will forever stay in my heart was in 1967. The Rod & Gun Club that my father belonged to was holding a fishing contest for their member's children. This was not only a Rod & Gun Club, but also a State Game and Fish Hatchery. The pond where the fishing contest was to be held, was filled to it's brim with brown and rainbow trout. I was the tomboy of my dad's girls and was... (posted by Kimberly 3 years 263 days ago.)

Japanese Noodle Diet With An Added Kick!

Recently, I wrote an article on the importance of adding Konjac root (noodles) to your diet. Not only is Konjac root beneficial towards your weight loss goals, but it is also a great natural source of dietary fiber. Dieting has just become easier when incorporating the Konjac root to your meals, but did you know that there is another herb you could be taking along with Konjac root that will help jump start your... (posted by Kimberly 3 years 271 days ago.)

Lose Weight Effortlessly with This Little Known Japanese Perennial

Deep in the woods of Japan is a little known root, that has been used for centuries to curb the appetite. Not only does this root curb your appetite, it is also a great source of fiber and considered a natural, gentle laxative. This root is known as Konjac. Konjac root comes from the Konjac trees that grow in the deep woods of Japan. Konjac root also known as Glucomannan is a staple food... (posted by Kimberly 3 years 273 days ago.)

Why did this Country Ban Mother's Day?

I had never really thought about Mother's Day being a universal celebration worldwide. Of course we all have mothers, but I guess I just didn't give it very much thought on how other countries celebrate this very special holiday. I randomly selected the country of Japan and was quite amused to find that the Japanese call Mother's Day "haha no hi." Japanese Christians in Japan had already been celebrating... (posted by Kimberly 3 years 279 days ago.)

You Have To Shock Your Body!

Sitting disgruntled at yet another pair of slacks that don't fit, I was becoming depressed. I have never had a weight problem in my life and even loved to brag that after the births of my now grown children, I was the one who could slip right back into a size 5 jean. I mentioned this to a close family member who works as a certified physical fitness trainer. I explained that I have walked 3 miles almost everyday for 20 years.... (posted by Kimberly 3 years 286 days ago.)

Mazatec Shamans and Your Teenagers: Learn What They May Have in Common!

Is smoking the herb salvia divinorum, considered this generations new hallucinogen? It certainly appears to be. Salvia divinorum is a perennial herb in the mint family, native to Mexico and still grown there..Used primarily by the indigenous Mazatec shamans, it is said to produce a visionary state of consciousness during spiritual healing sessions. It is generally smoked, but can... (posted by Kimberly 3 years 309 days ago.)