 Devon, by request or by joining an existing group led by Fiona, who has had unique experience in the field on several continents. "It is always exciting," she says, "not only because of the treaures we find but because it uses parts of our brain that haven't been worked for thousands of years." Her walks to the seashore "take us to the hunting ground for seaweeds that taste like smokey bacon, seaweeds that make energy-giving soups and delicious puddings, seaeeds that treat sunburn and one which makes your hair shiny and your skin gleam. There's a treatment for eczema, psoriasis, cold sores, acne, shingles and all manner of dermatitis problems". Ffyona's latest book is a wonderful story and full of the most fascinating insights and information. It is called 'THE HUNTER-GATHERER WAY' published December 2012 by Wild Food Publishing, 12a Warland, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5EL - £12.50 by mail order inc. p & p.
Horse and Heart - Franco is a very remarkable and gifted young woman doing extraordinary work with people and horses based in the South West of England. She is running various events for those who love, play, or work with horses. An example is her Horse Watch: "quietly sttling near a herd of horses for the day, discover who they are - as horses. Through a guided process of observation, understand their natural life and ways, their role and needs in the ecosystem, the social structure and natural cycles of the herd, how they communicate with one another, share with them the more subtle sensory perception and messages exchanged in the herd in a silent way. As the day goes on, your attention and heart will become so alive with the presence of these beautiful beings, feeling as they do, playing in the field, smelling what they smell, understanding their jokes and complaints and enjoyments - the invisible connection with the herd begins... Email marie@horse-and-heart.com.
Horse Hero - Price has been an Olympic rower, Young Businesswoman of the Year for her London-based financial services firm for women, and among other things, today she runs Horse Hero, an internet portal to all the main equine events, news, views and education. It has excellent training videos and advice from experts and lots of useful information.
Seaweed Health Foundation - up by Seagreens' founder in 2010 to provide a vehicle to ensure the critical elements of a new industry in the British Isles and Nordic region - the careful, sustainable harvesting and production of wild seaweeds for human consumption, which he has now been involved in for over two decades. The Foundation focuses on Reseach, Standards, and Information, running or participating in public events throughout the British Isles, co-ordinating ground-breaking nutriton research, and setting a new standard for seaweed production with the Biodynamic Association, launched in 2015 'Nutritious Food Seaweed'.
Weston A Price Foundation - foods. Unprocessed foods. Fermented foods. Natural, wild foods. Foods that have not been turned into something our great grandparents would call confectionary! It has been a long time coming but our friend Philip Ridley has finally managed to create the UK WAPF website and by sheer determination, courage, and tenacity, has kept the movement alive in the UK with a wide group of supporters and interested parties, including Seagreens and the Seaweed Health Foundation.A movie review of “Leviathan,” a strong Russian drama loosely based on the Book of Job. Rating: 3.5 stars out of 4.
Toward the end of the dark and startling Russian drama “Leviathan,” the central character, Kolya (Alexei Serebriakov), turns up at a fishing-village store, looking wild-eyed and desperate.
What could he want, wonders the store manager.
‘Leviathan,’ with Alexei Serebriakov, Elena Lyadova, Serguei Pokhodaev, Roman Madianov. Directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev, from a screenplay by Zvyagintsev and Oleg Negin. 141 minutes. Rated R for language and some sexuality/nudity. In Russian, with English subtitles. Guild 45th.
Indeed, what else could anyone think of drinking in what sometimes appears to be a celebration of a national obsession with booze. At times the movie suggests a Cheech and Chong comedy with cannabis replaced by vodka.
The comic relief is necessary in a story that is loosely based on the Book of Job. The universe, invoked in the opening and closing shots of Barents Sea surf pounding on rocks, is clearly indifferent to the problems of a man who is in danger of losing everything.
Philip Glass’ relentless score, partly borrowed from his music for the opera “Akhenaten,” adds to the effect. And the actors never fail to illuminate the conflicts that set the plot in motion.
Kolya’s rebellious son, Roma (Serguei Pokhodaev), loathes Kolya’s new wife, Lilya (Elena Lyadova). The town’s tyrannical mayor, Vadim (Roman Madianov), threatens to take away Kolya’s home, his land and his auto-repair shop.
The more Kolya resists Vadim, the more aggressive Vadim becomes. Before either of them realizes that they’re involved in a fight to the death, a lawyer is complicating the situation and the mayor is behaving like a gangster king.
The director, Andrey Zvyagintsev, made “The Return” (2003), one of the strongest Russian films of recent years, and once more proves himself a master. An early scene establishing the relationship of the boy and his unwelcome new mother is framed and shot so economically that it takes your breath away.
A Golden Globe winner for best foreign film, and a current Oscar nominee in the same category, “Leviathan” has stirred controversy in Russia, where the nonstop drinking (and smoking) of the characters has drawn condemnation as well as praise.
5 Ways to Keep Your Gums Healthy
The statistic shows that 60% of adults in Canada have one gum infection or the other. The reason for this mass occurrence isn’t farfetched. Gum infections are mostly caused by bacteria found in plaques that form on the teeth when not properly cleaned. The bacteria in plaques are the chief causative agents of swollen gums also known as gingivitis.
When left unchecked, unhealthy gums could result in even worse conditions including serious gum diseases and tooth loss. But it doesn’t have to get to that. Keeping your gums healthy isn’t rocket science. There are easy routines you can practice to keep your gums healthy even without visiting the dental clinic. Compiled below are 5 simple routines you can practice to keep your gums healthy.
1. Consume The Right Food
The kind of food you eat not only determines your overall health but also goes a long way in determining the health of your gums. Regularly eating certain types of food such as apple and cucumber can help clean your gums, hence making them healthier. These particular fruits have abrasive textures that gently scrub over the surface of your teeth and gums when you eat them. This scrubbing mechanism helps rid your gums of plaques and other gum damaging microbes.
2. Quit Smoking
Smoking doesn’t only cause damage to your lungs and heart, it also to a large extent determines the health of your gum. I’m pretty sure you’re wondering; how can that be? Smoking causes damage to your health by weakening your immune system. In the same vein, smoking weakens the body’s immune system, making your gums vulnerable to infections and diseases that can damage them. When you quit smoking, your chances of contracting gum infection or diseases are lowered up to four times compared to that of a smoker.
3. Consume Less Sugar
Consuming foods, snacks, and drinks that contain large quantity of sugar is very detrimental to the health of your gum. Bacteria that cause teeth damage and gum infections feed on the left-over sugar debris on your teeth and gums. During this process, these microorganisms secrete harmful enzymes that attack the gum, causing serious infections that could lead to swelling and teeth damage. If you have to consume sugary treats at all, always remember to rinse out your mouth with water immediately after to prevent microbial build-up.
4. Get Regular Dental Cleaning
When plaques are not removed from the surface of your teeth in time, they harden and become tartar. This becomes a safe haven for bacteria that cause gum damage in the mouth. A very effective way to get rid of tartar on your teeth is by going for a dental cleaning. A regular visit to the dental clinic is a good way to keep your gums healthy and also prevent again serious gum infections such as gingivitis.
5. Brush Twice Daily with Fluoride Toothpaste
Brushing your teeth twice daily, most preferably after breakfast in the morning and after dinner at night, should be a regular ritual for anyone looking to have healthy teeth and gums. It is advisable to get a brush oft bristle that can easily fit into your mouth. This allows you to properly wash your teeth to remove plaques and debris between your teeth and the gums. Also, when shopping for toothpaste, only buy toothpaste that contains fluoride. The fluoride content of toothpaste prevents gingivitis, whitens your teeth and gives you fresh breath all day long.A Podcast For Recovery And Outreach

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