By Lynn, on January 20th, 2008%
Anyone who visits my blog every day knows that the “Mighty Carrot” post was further down. I deleted it and then reposted it. Why? For some reason, my blog would not fully load. I was thinking that maybe it was something in that particular post — I had trouble with it the first time I posted it. Anyway, I DON’T think it’s that post. It’s something somewhere else, and it could be with some other server that my blog is trying to pull something from.
Anway, I want you to know that it’s NOT because I want you to read about carrots every time you come here.
What’s new here… Some things on my bathroom shelf.
I bought some new stuff tonight on my break. I gotta love working at a place where breaks are for shopping. Not just any shopping, but all natural, really cool stuff.
I’ve been needing some new lotions for my face, especially around my eyes. My skin gets so dry in the winter. I love our warm, old, gas heaters, but they do dry out the house. Tonight I bought a borage cleanser, which has omega-6; a really wonderful face cream — it feels like silk; and, a cream for around the eyes that has red tea in it. I am so happy.
Heather, I am sorry my blog goes from black to white and black to white, and please look for it to change again. (I bet you’re not the only one who’s noticed.)
I am still in a testing frame of mind. I still have not found the blog theme that makes me say, perfect.
Lynn
By Lynn, on January 20th, 2008%
The carrot: another item that I try to consume daily and give to my family daily.
How?
- Put fresh through the juicer
- Peeled, diced and candied on the stovetop in an iron skillet
- Fresh carrot sticks with dip
Why?
- Carrots provide a lot of beta-carotene which is useful in cancer treatment, prevention of macular degeneration, and boosting the immune system (they do this in many ways: think T-cells, anti-inflammatory, anti-aging)
- Carrots provide minerals, A, B, and C vitamins
- Carrot juice provides help internally for diarrhea and intestinal disorders and shows up as a beauty benefit externally by helping skin — both problem skin and normal skin
- Fresh carrot juice provides calcium to help build healthy and strong bones and teeth
- Carrots contain lutein and many, many more valuable nutrients for your body
Carrots to improve night vision is a longtime folk remedy. Wonder why?
Carrots are root vegetables, many root vegetables being powerhouses when it comes to nutrition.
What can beta-carotene do for you?
- Reduce the risk of vision ailments, including cataracts
- May possibly reduce the formation of nitrosamines in the stomach
- Convert to vitamin A in your body
- Reduce cancer risk
- Provide soluble fiber, which may in turn help your blood cholesterol levels
- Many other things
Trivia — did you know that our cultivated carrot (Daucus carota sativa) was bred selectively over the years from Queen Anne’s lace (Daucus carota)? Wow.
Queen Anne’s lace, or wild carrot, has many uses medically, which I won’t even touch on here. Just know that it has been researched scientifically. Carrots are powerful.
Lynn
Disclaimer: This website does not provide medical treatment and is not meant to give medical advice. These posts are solely for Lynn’s journaling of her own daily nutritional and food intake.
Information comes from years of reading, studying herbs in the garden and with other herbalists, and a variety of books, including:
Desk Reference to Nature’s Medicine (National Geographic) by Steven Foster and Rebecca L. Johnson (thank you Dr. Larrier!)
The Healing Power of Food (Health and Healing the Natural Way)
Prescription for Dietary Wellness: Using Foods to Heal 2nd Edition by Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
By Lynn, on January 20th, 2008%
Let it snow! That’s what my children were saying yesterday. They really wanted snow, especially my youngest. We didn’t get enough to really play in though. The foliage is pretty heavily laden, but many patches of bare dirt and pavement are lacking snow. It just soaked into the ground and made mud. At least it will be mud when the temp rises.
It’s pretty where we actually have snow. It was really a soft, flaky snow that fell.
The goldfish pond is completely frozen over. I’ll have to go out soon and break the ice so they can get some fresh air.
Lynn
By Lynn, on January 20th, 2008%
I know that goes on a lot here. Yes ma’am. But I have been learning and playing around with what I like best. I have been learning about how a little bit of code can cause your header to rotate randomly between several different headers. I have been looking around at the various wordpress widgets available. I have been seeing what works with what.
I agree with Heather (she left a comment below) that the black is best and, yes, dramatic. It is actually my favorite, too. Things here will probably not change too much more. (ha ha ha ha ha) Maybe just a little bit. From time to time.
Lynn
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About Lynn
I am the mother of four delightful children: a 23-year-old son, a 20-year-old son, a 17-year-old son, and a bright and bubbly 13-year-old daughter. I share an apartment home with my 17-year-old son and 13-year-old daughter. My little home on the internet is called Rose Cottage because of my love for gardening, roses, and all things romantic and Victorian. Welcome.
I'm a North Carolina girl and I love sharing North Carolina links and information. I do medical transcription from home. My hobbies include making sweet little dolls from clay who are named and have their own stories to tell. I also make old-fashioned brooches. These are for sale in my Etsy shop.
For 13 years continuously, I homeschooled some or all of our four children, but the time came that our homeschool had to be closed. It was the end of a beautiful chapter in my life. I will always be a strong supporter of homeschooling and I will continue to review books and maintain my homeschool website, The Healthy Homeschool. The Players
Lil Ol' Me
Son Daniel, 23
Son, Big Joe, 20
Son, John, 17
Daughter, Michaela, 13
Annie Fatso Beagle
My Symphony
To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not rich; to study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly; to listen to stars and birds, to babes and sages, with open heart; to bear all cheerfully, do all bravely, await occasions, hurry never. In a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious, grow up through the common. This is to be my symphony.
William Henry Channing
1810-1884
What You Do Sow a thought, reap an action.
Sow an action, reap a habit.
Sow a habit, reap a character.
Sow a character, reap a destiny.
Contact Me 
I would  for you to leave a comment, but you can also e-mail me at lynn AT thehealthyhomeschool.com
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