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Baked Parmesan Chicken
by Dawn T in Rouxbe RecipesTopped with Parmigiano-Reggiano, lemon zest, fresh breadcrumbs and green onions, these oven-baked chicken breasts are full...
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I don't have the words at the moment to describe how great this dish is.
It's like a really good movie that stays with you long after you leave the theater and you keep reminiscing over it because you don't want it to end...and in my case, can't believe I made something that tasted this good.
I made 3 perfect dishes tonight for my family and there were no left-overs, all thanks to Rouxbe and Dawn's recipes.
However, this one was really special because of the lessons on Rouxbe and the awesome videos.
My sauce came out too thick, and the only way I knew this was through watching the videos on making pan sauce. I am so grateful for the instruction because I instantly knew to just add a little more liquid, which was the amazing dark chicken stock I made yesterday.
My husband and kid admitted this dish was one of the best things I've ever made and their only complaint was MORE SAUCE PLEASE!
There's nothing like seeing the smile on someone's face that your heart produced with a little bit of Rouxbe and Dawn's guidance.
I think there's hope for this inept cook yet.
Best wishes
This is the first recipe I've tried from the site and it was wonderful. I served the chicken on a bed of oven roasted tomatos (another Rouxbe recipe) and the balance of the lemon in the sauce and the sweet of the tomato had my family swooning. As a side dish I sauted cabbage, (yet again, another Rouxbe recipe). I left it a tiny bit undercooked and it added a great little buttery crunch to the meal. The bread crumbs and cheese made a wonderful coating for the chicken. I'm going to try this recipe with fish which should go well with the lemony sauce. I pass on all the praise to Rouxbe for having such clear and precise videos. I've spent years using recipes but never have I really concentrated on the skills and techniques needed to become a better cook.
Thank you Rouxbe!
I made this a couple of weeks ago - very delicious! My wife loved it and as with most Rouxbe recipes, it is not difficult to prepare if you get everything chopped and portioned ahead of time. I followed the comment on toasting the bread first and the bread crumbs turned out wonderful. I am always looking for ways to make my meals more nutritious so I think I will try to make whole wheat bread crumbs tonight.
Made this again tonight for about the sixth time but this time kind of winged it. Superb. This is one dish that's pretty hard to screw up.
Didn't have green onions, so I winged it with sauteing minced shallots, then a bit of minced garlic. Then I infused the melted butter with them along with the lemon zest. Then mixed the butter mixture with the panko, (I still use panko).
Used a little too much butter, but who cares.
Thank goodness for thermometers. The time to cook was not long enough for the cuts of chicken I used. After checking the temperature, I put them back into the oven for another 10 minutes. Came out perfect.
Thank you Rouxbe for giving me these simple dishes, then encouraging me to have the courage to experiment.
I was such a horrible cook before I found you. A few of your lessons are finally starting to become second nature freeing up my fears around experimenting and finding my own "voice".
I never dreamed I'd get this far when I first signed up. I tried to blow through the lessons as fast as I could so I could become a good cook. That's not how it works. It takes time, mistakes, patience, etc.
I have so much to learn, but am deeply grateful for how far you have helped me come.
I'm receiving friends for dinner and I watt to serve them this dish... Got a couple of questions for you guys :-)
Since I'm a newbie (and believe me... i am), what is the suggested baking temperature?
I see there is no tomato sauce, so I was wondering what would be a good side for serve with the chicken?
Thank you so much for your help !!
Step 1 of the recipe indicates to preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
In terms of a side, this is a very versatile dish and pairs well with so many things. Think about color and texture that would look great together and taste yummy. I would make a starch such as the Lemon Parmesan Orzo, Simple Polenta, Creamy Mashed Potatoes or even roasted or steamed potatoes - even a side of Spaghetti Aglio e Olio would be lovely.
In terms of a veggie, the Roasted Glazed Carrots, Sauteed French Green Beans, Grilled Asparagus, or Steamed or Braised Kale would be delish. It's really up to you and what you like. Hope this helps! Have a great dinner.
This was really good and so easy! I used skinless breasts and thighs and baked for 45 minutes - eventhe breasts stayed juicy! Next time, I might try without the lemon zest, as I would like the para-reggiano to be the primary flavor.
Love your recipes and vid lessons. I am learning so much!!
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Annie Peaster scored her second hat-trick on the season as Manchester Academy continued their dominance in 2010 with a 5-1 win over Immanuel Christian Thursday afternoon.
The victory evens the regular season series at 1-1 between the squads and puts the Lady Mavericks in the hunt for a top seed in the postseason with just four games remaining on the season.
"It was another good day for the Mavs," head coach Mike Morris said. "Both teams had key players out with injuries. We were able to compensate for the missing players, they were not."
Kaitlin Woods and Mary Morgan Mohamed rounded out the scoring for Manchester who has won four straight games.
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Dedicated by the Jacobs and Chill Families in Memory of Harold and Pearl JacobsDora Bas Rivka Silver O'H
Rabbi Yaakov Luban
As innocent as this term seems, "mezonos rolls" actually implies two important halachos. In the first place, the initial brochah on a "mezonos roll" would be borei minei mezonos rather, than hamotzi lechem min haaretz, and the final brochah is al hamichyah instead of Birchas Hamozon. Secondly, and of perhaps greater import in terms of consumer convenience, a bona fide mezonos roll could be eaten without netilas yadayim, the ritual washing of the hands mandated by Jewish law before consuming bread. The practical benefit of this latter halachah can easily be appreciated. When eating on the road, it's often difficult, if not impossible, to wash netilas yadayim. With a mezonos roll in hand, one can consume a sandwich on a plane or at a picnic table without transporting a water supply and washing utensil. That the phrase "mezonos rolls" stuck and became part of our vernacular is testimony to the popularity of mezonos rolls, and indeed they are sold in kosher establishments around the world.
Five years ago, some members of the Rabbinic staff of the OU questioned the legitimacy of the mezonos roll concept, for reasons which will be explained below. The issue arose because the word "mezonos" was prominently stamped on the cellophane wrapper of rolls which were part of OU-certified frozen meals. After reviewing this matter with the OU's Halachic consultants, Rav Yisroel Belsky, shlita, Rav Hershel Schachter, shlita, and the Rabbinical Council of America; the OU took the bold position that the phrase "mezonos roll" is an oxymoron. Rolls and mezonos can not coexist; mezonos rolls are a spurious term and the correct brochah for the so-called mezonos roll is hamotzi lechem min haaretz, with netilas yadayim a prerequisite. This change in policy was not without strong public comment. Irate travelers wrote the OU in protest, and demanded a return to the state of mezonos roll bliss. In fact, one angry caller pointed out to this author that the OU policy could result in sakonas nefashos (life-threatening situations). "Rabbi, don't you realize that if everyone would stand up and walk to the: back of an airliner to wash netilas yadayim, the entire aircraft would tip over?" Nonetheless, the OU stuck to its guns, and I am happy to report that we have never received a report of an airplane capsizing because of a rush to the washing station.
This article will present the halachic analysis which forms the basis for the OU position.
Every yeshivah child knows that the proper brochah for cake is borei minei mezonos, but the Talmudic source of this halachah is not easily apparent. In modem Hebrew, cake is oogah but there is no obvious term for cake in the Talmud. The only relevant discussion is found in Brochos 42a, where the Talmud establishes the proper brochah for pas haba bikisnin as borei minei mezonos. The precise meaning of the Aramaic term pas haba bikisnin became a matter of great dispute among the Rishonim (early Talmudic commentators). Because pas means bread, it is obvious that pas haba bikisnin is some form of bread. The brochah of pas haba bikisnin is reduced to borei minei mezonos because it is a type of bread that is eaten as a snack food. The brochah of hamotzi lechem min haaretz ("Who brings forth bread from the ground"), is reserved for bread which is consumed as a basic staple and cornerstone of a meal. Nonetheless, it is unclear precisely what type of bread is pas haba bikisnin. There are three positions among the Rishonim.
Rav Hai Gaon maintains that kisnin comes from the word kosses, which means to chew on hard or dry food. In Rav Hai Gaon's opinion, pas haba bikisnin, is bread with a cracker-like texture. Although cracker dough can be made from only flour and water which is identical to bread dough, the hard and dry texture of the cracker renders it pas haba bikisnin. This definition includes hard pretzels, flat bread, bread sticks and kichel. (Ostensibly, melba toast should also fall into this category, but this is in fact not the case, since it is initially baked as bread and later sliced and toasted. Once achieving the status of bread, it is not transformed to pas haba bikisnin through subsequent processing.)
The Rambam understands kisnin to mean pockets, and he views pas haba bikisnin as bread which is kneaded with spices or flavors. Because the dough contains the spices, it is referred to as a kis (pocket). According to the Rambam, pas haba bildsnin is the equivalent of cake.
The Rach subscribes to a third position, closely related to the second. He too defines kisnin as a pocket, but in his view, pas haba bikisnin refers to bread which is baked with a filling which is separate and distinct, rather than part and parcel of the dough. Pas haba bikisnin, then, is a pie which contains nuts, fruit or spices.
The three definitions of pas haba bikisnin (crackers, cake and pie) are mutually exclusive of each other. It is fascinating to note that some of the Rishonim quoted above rejected the Rambam's position and recited hamotzi on cake. Historically, it is not known when the Jewish people as a whole began to recite borei minei mezonos on cake, but Rav Yosef Caro, who lived in the sixteenth century, ruled in the Shulchan Oruch (O.H. 168) that we follow all three opinions cited above, and crackers, cake and pies are all treated as pas haba bikisnin. Though we are in essence adopting three contradictory positions, Rav Yosef Caro posits that we apply the principle of sofek brochos lihakel - brochos are not recited when the obligation is uncertain. Since there is a three-way dispute, we are uncertain if the appropriate brochah for crackers, cake and pie is borei minei mezonos or hamotzi. If we would recite hamotzi, then the lengthy Birchas Hamazon would have to be recited after the meal. Therefore, Rav Yosef Caro maintained that it is better to say borei minei mezonos and thus avoid a possibly unnecessary Birchas Hamazon.
Though Rav Yosef Caro provided a working definition of pas haba bikisnin, a new question arose which is relevant to our discussion of mezonos rolls. Granted that we treat cake as pas haba bikisnin, and recite borei minei mezonos, how much spice or flavor must be added to the dough or batter to render it pas haba bikisnin? Rav Yosef Caro was of the opinion that the spice or flavor need only be nikir - discernable. The Rama (Rav Moshe Isserles), argues that a discernible taste alone is insufficient to transform bread into pas haba bikisnin, and the flavor or spice must be ikir - the main taste, to qualify for pas haba bikisnin status. While it is perhaps difficult to establish objective criteria for a primary taste, it presumably means that the spice or flavor significantly alters the taste of the pastry to the extent that it would not be consumed as bread (i.e. as a basic staple of the meal.) Thus, the appropriate brochah of a pastry with a discernible, but not primary spice, is a matter of dispute between Rav Yosef Caro and the Rama. A mezonos roll would seem to be just such a questionable item, since the fruit juice may be discernible, but certainly the taste of the mezonos roll is not significantly different than that of bread. In fact, the beauty of the mezonos roll is that it tastes almost like bread, and while no one


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HAC received its first Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP) grant in 1996 when the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) first began the program. Since then, HAC has received 15 SHOP awards totaling $102.1 million, to support the production of over 8,400 self-help units across the country. During fiscal year 2011, HUD awarded HAC over $2 million in new SHOP funds. From this funding and revolved funds from earlier SHOP awards, HAC committed funds to 12 local nonprofits in 7 states to produce 168 homes. |
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ELIGIBLE BORROWERS. Eligible applicants for SHOP funds include public and private nonprofit self-help organizations.
ELIGIBLE PROJECTS. SHOP loans must be for affordable housing projects, in which the eligible homebuyer contributes a significant amount of sweat equity - a minimum of 100 hours - on the construction of their own home. SHOP eligible projects may be located in urban and rural areas.
ELIGIBLE USES. SHOP funds are to be used exclusively for land acquisition and infrastructure improvements associated with self-help housing for low-income households, as defined by HUD (below 80% of the area-wide median income). SHOP funds may not be used for actual unit construction or rehabilitation of existing units.
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Italy Under-20s failed to win a game in 2012 RBS 6 Nations but pushed their Welsh and Scottish counter-parts close in their final two games before losing 30-23 and 20-17 respectively.
Green, who won the 1987 World Cup as a player with New Zealand, also headed up Italy's academy in Tirreno after being appointed to the role in 2010 and insists he'll be sad to depart.
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In this single-disc collection's one jarring segue, "You Know You're Right" is followed by "About a Girl," from Bleach,... Read More
Neither track is by the great rock band, the one that for a time after it ended stunned rock into near-irrelevance. The band as popular history knows it begins with track five, which is called "Smells Like Teen Spirit," where the trio strikes that wise, contorted pose that took it through two albums: I am bored, I am cranked up; I'll kill you, I am dovelike; I loathe fame, I am fame; I miss the comfort in being sad.
A surprising continuity rolls through all the familiar songs on the set; new juxtapositions yield little. The band had its style mapped out, and Cobain was one of pop's unerratic perfectionists; though drawn to punk chaos, he also saved it for end-of-album filler.
Collections typically reveal the collector's agenda, but you can't say what aspect of Cobain the set favors, since starting with Nevermind he presented one tormented, often contradictory aspect. His songs went from sad and sorry to sad and angry to sad and loving; the ones selected here are all troubling, and all good. (Too bad about the exclusion of "On a Plain," "Stay Away," "Serve the Servants" or "Scentless Apprentice.")
But Nevermind and In Utero are like best-hits collections: one memorable song after another. They were already the result of a selection process. Boiling down three albums (and some odds and ends) to one feels beside the point.
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Home » Eagle Peak Eagle Peak Single Herbs & Extracts Eagle Peak Single Herbs & Extracts use time-honored methods of growing, harvesting and extracting. Seasonal, yearly and lunar cycles are taken into account. Each herb's uniqueness, efficacy, and source are carefully considered before processing begins. Our products are hand made at peak potency in small batches to insure quality, consistency and freshness. |
Angelica: Is a traditional bitter for stomach upsets, colic, cramps, gas and lung problems. Angelica is a good choice for menstrual disorders and menopausal discomforts. Used to improve circulation and add warmth to the body. Anti-inflammatory for sore/swollen joints and as a diaphoretic to promote sweating during fevers and colds. |
Astragalus: Astragalus membranaceus (Huang qi) Chinese herbalists have used Astragalus for centuries, calling it "Huang qi" meaning "strenghthener/nourisher of the qi" (chi/vital energy) and have used it as a recovery tonic for debilitating illness, fatigue, stress and lowered immunity. |
(Vaccinium pallidum) Bilberries are known for their properties that assist the eyes by increasing circulation and balancing pressure within the eyeball. Also use as an astringent for the treatment of diarrhea. |
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Both genders may benefit from Black Cohosh's anti-spasmodic and nervine qualities. Its use is indicated when dull, achy pain is present in the muscles, nerves, or joints. Centuries of use by midwives, doctors, and herbalists attest to its compatibility with women's health. Its relaxing, hormone balancing effects may ease discomfort associated with PMS and/or menopause. Uterine cramps, hot flashes, and insomnia have all responded well to Black Cohosh. |
Black Walnut Hull: Historically used for chronic skin conditions, fungal infections, digestive distress, and parasites. Many people with immune deficiencies are choosing Black Walnut Hull to help increase T-Cell production and resist infection. |
Burdock Root: (Articum lappa) An ancient food plant called Gobo in Japan. Respected as a nutritive liver tonic, a gallbladder stimulant that promotes healthy kidney function and helps to build and cleanse the blood. Useful for skin disorders. |
Calendula: This is a valuable first-aid product! Anti-microbial, anti-fungal, helps stop bleeding, reduces soreness and inflammation, and promotes cell growth and repair. Use topically as a disinfectant and astringent on wounds, rashes, blemishes, Poison Oak, cold sores, etc. Use internally for fevers, cramps, and eruptive skin problems. |
Cascara: (Cascara sagrada) This North American shrub is a well known laxative and colon cleanser that has been widely used by physicians as well as native peoples. Many commercial preparations intended to treat constipation contain the cured bark of Cascara sagrada. Famous for "next morning results. . . |
Catnip: (Nepeta cataria) An excellent herb for children and babies with colic. Helps relieve upset stomach, gas, and vomiting. A mild sedative and antispasmodic that helps calm the nerves and promote restful sleep. |
Cayenne: (Capsicum annuum) A heating, blood moving herb that dilates blood vessels and capillaries increasing circulation to extremities, skin and lungs. A valuable first-aid treatment for occluded blood flow due to injury. Anti-inflammatory helps to reduce pain when applied externally. Used for aches, stiff joints, etc. Stimulates and digestion-for those who need more "fire" to breakdown their food. |
Cedar: (Thuja spp) A deeply aromatic Native American tree honored as The Tree of Life and prayer plant by some tribes. Cedar has the ability to clear negative influences and restore balance. Traditionally used to treat a range of uterine and cervical imbalances. It is an herb used to bring on delayed menstruation. Cedar is a good choice for fungal infections. We harvest fresh Cedar with offerings and permission. |
Chamomile Glycerite: German - (Matricaria Recutita) The strongly scented organic chamomile flowers are extracted in pure vegetable glycerin and contain no alcohol. Another gentle and effective herb for fussy babies and children as well as adults. Traditionally used as a digestive stimulant for nausea, gas, and general tummy troubles. Helpful for mild insomnia and anxiety. German Chamomile has antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, sedative and antimicrobial properties. |
Cinnamon: (Cinnamomum cassia) This well loved aromatic warming spice is also known as an antiseptic that also promotes peripheral circulation. It is used as a stimulant and to relive gas and nausea. Helpful for chronic diarrhea. Good in winter time teas. |
Cleavers: (Galium aparine) Used to cool the body during high fevers. A cleansing and detoxifying herb that helps with alkalinizing the system. Cleavers is often used as a diuretic for water imbalances such as edema and to help lower blood pressure. It also addresses the possible underlying kidney / bladder issues. A well respected lymphatic mover and cleanser, assisting in swollen glands and blood purification. Often chosen as part of herbal Cancer protocols. Cleavers twines itself throughout our herb gardens weaving the medicine plants together and offering itself as medicine. We harvest it fresh and extract it immediately in organic grain alcohol and distilled water. |
Cloves: (Syzygium aromaticum) The medicinal use of Clove dates back to the Han Dynasty in China around 200 B.C. It has been a highly prized treatment for both topical and internal fungal imbalances, parasite infections and certain bacteria. It has been beneficial to respiratory and digestive troubles, diarrhea, and toothache. |
Cornsilk: (Zea mays) There are many legends about The Corn Maiden. . . Cornsilk is known as a gentle, soothing, non-irritating diuretic. Used for chronic urinary problems including water retention and as an important aid in the passing of stones. |
Cramp Bark: This plant is one of the best uterine relaxants and is a favorite for menstrual cramps and excessive bleeding during menopause and menstruation. Useful for threatened miscarriage due to stress or uterine tension. Helpful during morning sickness. |
Is known for strengthening the nervous system, as an aphrodisiac, for anxiety and depression, and for delayed menstruation. |
Dandelion: Has a well earned reputation as an appetite and liver stimulant that increases bile secretion, helping digestion and constipation. A potassium rich diuretic high in easily assimilated minerals. A valuable general tonic. |
Don Quai Tou: Is a Chinese Angelica and has been used for centuries on both female and male hormone imbalances. It is a strengthening tonic, a stimulating liver cleanser, and a nervous system relaxant. It helps regulate menstrual cycles, PMS related problems, and may reduce the occurrence of benign breast lumps and prostrate problems. |
Echinacea: Use to enhance the immune system and purify the blood. For colds, flu, skin problems, cold sores, infections, bites, fever, sore throat, swollen lymph, and gum problems, etc. In some instances it may be a valuable alternative to antibiotics. |
Echinacea Alcohol-Free:
This sweet tasting, sugar-free tincture assists the body's defense system in fighting infection. It increases the body's production of white blood cells and when taken at the first signs of imbalance (colds, flu, wounds, etc.), and can often prevent or lessen symptoms. Extracted in vegetable glycerin to use with children, animals, alcohol-sensitive adults, and infections aggravated by sugars found in alcohol. May reduce swelling and help repair damaged muscles, tendons, and ligaments. A superb blood cleanser. |
Eleuthero: Siberian Ginseng - (Eleutherococcus senticosis) A time-honored adaptogen or rejuvenating tonic that helps balance and strengthen one's response to stress. Benefits depleted Adrenal Glands after exhaustion and acute upset by improving physical, mental,and emotional endurance. Helps to increase energy, stamina and calmness. |
Fennel: (Foeniculum vulgare) A safe tasty herbal friend for babies and childrens general "tummy troubles" as well as adults. Stimulates digestion and helps relieve cramps and gas while acting as an antacid. Fennel is traditionally used to increase milk flow in nursing mothers. Also used as an appetite stimulator, an anti-bacterial, and to reduce bad breath or body odor. A favorite herb of the respected German herbalist/intuitive/healer, Hildegard of Bingen. |
Feverfew: The leaves are respected for their beneficial effects on migraine headaches through vasodilatation. May also benefit dizziness and ringing in the ears, menstrual cramps, and inflamed joints. Also a digestive bitter. |
Figwort: (Scrophularia nodosa) Is a well respected lymphatic cleanser and mover that was found to be effective during Tuberculosis out breaks. Also called the Scrophula Plant, it is used for all types of skin eruptions, abscesses, swellings and wounds. An important ingredient in several historical and present day cancer formulas. It was known in the early 1900's as Dr. Eli Jones "Compound Scrophularia". Figwort has lovely and unusual flowers that the bees love and is a delight to come across in the wild. |
Galangal: (Alpina galangal) This pungent member of the Ginger family is warming and stimulating to the digestion. Often used in Oriental cooking. Like Ginger, it is used for Sea and Motion sickness. Often found in historical cancer formulas and salves. Hildegard of Bingen thought highly of Galangal as medicine for the heart and in Germany, it is still used for this purpose. Recent studies have shown it to have antiviral properties. |
Ginger: This tasty familiar herb has a long history of use. It is specific for nausea, motion sickness, and morning sickness during pregnancy. It is a warming herb, good for circulatory disorders and helpful during colds and flu. It has strong anti-inflammatory properties. Chemotherapy patients have found it helps associated nausea. |
Ginkgo: This ancient tree has provided medicinal help for millennia. It is often used for problems associated with poor circulation such as memory loss, sight disorders, ringing in ears, vertigo and balance problems, cold hands and feet, impotence, and high altitude sensitivities. It benefits the heart by making blood vessels more elastic, blood platelets less sticky, and as an antioxidant. It has been extensively researched for its ability to help conditions related to aging and the brain. Best results when taken for at least 6 months. |
Ginseng (American): (Panax quinquefolium - ren shen) Is prized the world over for its soothing and gentle positive effects on the stomach, nervous system, adrenal glands, sexual performance and fertility. A powerful antispasmodic, useful for reflex coughing, etc. It is known to regenerate and rebuild vitality and with continued use increases capillary circulation in the brain. An excellent overall tonic for children and adults. |
Ginseng (Chinese Red):
Has been used extensively as a stimulating tonic to increase stamina and vitality. It is an adaptogen (or normalizing herb) excellent for both physical and emotional stress and during the recuperation from surgery or disease. |
Golden Seal: Use internally for colds, infections, inflammations, hay fever, diarrhea, stomach ulcers, and various other problems. May also be applied directly to cold sores and diseased gums. The herb acts as a blood cleanser, tonic, and antiseptic. Soothing to all mucus membranes. Due to the scarcity and decline of wild Golden Seal, the plants we use are organically farm-grown, not wild-harvested. |
Gotu Kola:
Has long been utilized to enhance mental clarity, calmness, and memory. Symptoms of a low-functioning thyroid glands-lack of stamina, cold extremities, low body temperature, dry skin, and a tendency to gain weight-respond well to Gotu Kola's rejuvenating effects. Also used for varicose veins dues to its circulatory enhancement, and for chronic skin conditions thanks to its excellent blood purifying capabilities. |
Hawthorn: (Crataegus spp.) Fresh Hawthorn berries, flowers, and leaves, have been considered very safe heart tonics for thousands of years. This herb acts to strengthen and steady weak or irregular heart beat. By dilating the blood vessels, it helps to lower blood pressure, normalize blood flow, and is a nutritive antioxidant. Hawthorn is high in flavinoids like other dark blue, purple and red berries, fruits, and vegetables that help maintain disease resistance. Excellent for connective tissue/tendon/ ligament repair. |
Horsetail: Is an Elder in the Plant Nation. As this plant must be grown in or near water, think of it for imbalances in the body's water system. Tonic to the kidneys, Horsetail is a specific for urinary tract disorders including incontinence and bedwetting. American Indians also use it as a diuretic. Known to pull heavy metals from the soil and water as well as our bodies. A respected anti-inflammatory for painful swollen joints and prostate problems. |
Jackass Bitters: (Nuerolena lobata) This plant is recognized for its ability to expel parasites and to treat blood sugar imbalances. |
Is a mild stimulant that also relaxes muscle tension. Helps increase energy while calming the mind. It has a long history of use in relieving stress, nervousness, anxiety, and tension. |
Lemon Balm: An old time European favorite. Excellent for children as well as adults. It has a calming antidepressive influence both mentally and physically. Use for fevers, digestive troubles, flatulence, anxiety, tension, and as a mild heart tonic. |
Licorice: Its effectiveness has been validated by many scientific studies. It has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects similar to cortisone. A favorite for toning the adrenal glands and treating the liver. It soothes and coats inflamed mucus membranes, benefiting conditions like colic and stomach ulcers. Bronchial distress and coughs may also be helped by Licorice's ability to liquefy and expel mucus. It may be used as a gentle laxative and for hormone regulation. |
Marshmallow: (Althea officinalis) A very safe, soothing herb used to moisten and lubricate tissues both internally and externally. Easily grown and often substituted for the more rare Slippery Elm Bark, sharing its soothing effects on sore throats and digestive troubles. |
Milk Thistle: Seeds are well known for their beneficial effects on the liver and gallbladder. They have been used for cleansing, repairing, and protecting the liver from alcohol, drugs, solvents, heavy metals, food additives, and viruses. Stimulates milk production. |
Motherwort: This unique Mint has a reputation with both Chinese and Western herbalists for its beneficial action on the heart, nerves, and uterus. Used to treat heart palpitations, PMS, delayed or painful menstruation, insomnia, and nervous disorders. |
Is a lung nurturing herb used for coughs, respiratory infections, and allergies. |
(Commiphora molmol) An ancient antiseptic resin with an affinity for treating problems of the mouth, gums, sinus, and infections anywhere in the body. Astringent, tonic and stimulant. Caution: As with all resinous herbs, not to be taken as a single extract long term due to possible kidney irritation. |
Olive Leaf: Tincture is known to kill 29 viruses and 20 bacteria types without side effects. It directly penetrates host cells to inhibit viral reproduction. A tonic for the heart having antioxidant and vasodilating properties, Olive leaf tincture also helps reduce excessive blood clotting. |
Oregon Grape Root: This important yellow root contains berberine, a bitter alkaloid used as a digestive and liver tonic. It stimulates the production of bile, aids in the assimilation of nutrients, and helps expel protozoal type parasites. It has a well-earned reputation for purifying the blood and helping chronic skin disorders. Oregon Grape Root possesses anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties, making it an alternative for Goldenseal root in many applications. |
Osha: (Liguisticum grayii) An immune stimulant with an affinity for the lungs, bronchial tubes, and coughs. Helps prevent recurring middle ear infections in children, loosens and expel mucus. Excellent for chest colds with painful breathing and as a first defense with colds, flu, or sore throat. Another important ingredient in our Omnimmune formula. |
Passionflower: (Passiflora incarnata) A most helpful herb for nerves, insomnia and sleep disorders. Helps calm an overactive mind. Used for menopausal anxiety and nervousness. May help decrease outbreaks of herpes and shingles. Passionflower has been known to benefit children with frequent asthma attacks. |
Pau d'Arco:
(Tabebuia impetiginosa) The dried inner bark of this South American Tree is known for its ability to treat external fungal/yeast infections of feet, mouth, skin and vagina. Internally, and in combination with diet changes, it can be most beneficial for systemic fungal infections such as Candida. |
Peppermint: (Mentha Piperita) An age old remedy for digestive tract disorders such as upset stomach, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, and uncomfortable fermentation. Stimulates bile production and useful for gallbladder trouble. Eases griping caused by the use of laxatives. Very tasty and breath freshening. |
Propolis: (Apis melliluca) The dried glue like resin made by bees and used as a building material as well as being antiseptic to the hive. Propolis has been used as an infection fighter, especially for the mouth, gums, intestines, and wounds. |
Quassia: (Quassia amara) The wood of this tree has a long history of use for parasites and as a bitter stomach tonic. |
Red Clover: (Trifolium pratense) A mineral rich blood cleanser that has withstood the test of time. It acts to increase the body's ability to remove waste products which helps in the assimilation of nutrients. Excellent during and after debilitating diseases and for chronic skin problems. Red Clover helps to increase milk flow in nursing mothers. |
Red Root: Is an excellent lymphatic system cleanser. Assists the immune system during and after infection by carrying away waste products. Stimulates fluid drainage from congested tissue, i.e. swollen glands, hydroseals, and "fluidy" type cysts. |
Rhodiola: Is a respected adaptogen, assisting the body and mind during times of stress. Swedish research describes this herb as specific for a certain type of depression: One is lethargic with very low physical and mental energy and does not want to get out of bed. Seems to help during chronic fatigue as well. |
(Rosmarinus officinalis) Is known as a strong antioxidant that increases circulation and brightens mental alertness and outlook. May improve and strengthen memory. Helps to promote the production of bile, liver function and healthy digestion. May be helpful with nervous headaches and nervous depression. |
Saw Palmetto:
The berries have traditionally been used by Native Americans to strengthen and tone the male reproductive system. A specific for enlarged prostate glands. A urinary antiseptic and anti-inflammatory. Safely helps to boost male sex hormones, may inhibit male pattern baldness. May take up to 6 weeks to feel full effects. Can be taken for an unlimited period of time. |
Schizandra Berries: (Schizandra chinensis - Wu wei zi) Is also known as "Five Flavor Fruit" - used for centuries in the orient as a general tonic that increases one's resistance. Helps the body and the mind to better deal with stress, exhaustion, and depression. Reputed to promote endocrine balance and excellent for allergic skin disorders. Consult a reputable Chinese herb book for more information. |
Sheep Sorrel: (Rumex acetosa) This tiny member of the Dock family is a cooling diuretic often used for kidney and liver problems and to cool a "hot stomach". |
Skullcap: (Scutellaria laterifolia) Is respected as one of the finest nervines, a fantastic tonic to the nervous system. Calming and sedative, it promotes restful sleep and is antispasmodic. Excellent for drug and alcohol withdrawal symptoms. |
Slippery Elm Bark: (Ulmus fulva) This native American tree bark has long been used for its mucilagenic properties by indigenous people and herbalists. It is nutritive, soothing and softening to tissues. Used by opera singers and speakers for mouth and throat inflammation. Absorbs toxins and soothes the whole digestive tract. Slippery Elm is an amphoteric herb, normalizing opposite conditions i.e. constipation and diarrhea. |
St. John's Wort: This herb is known for its antidepressant, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory effects. It has been used as an alternative for some antidepressant drug therapies, is a catalyst for the immune system, and can aid in decreasing pain and swelling in joints and muscles. |
Stinging Nettle: (Urtica dioica) One of Nature's finest and most nutritive green mineral supplements that our bodies know just what to do with. Young nettles are an excellent food plant (cooked) and a traditional spring tonic. It assists in alkalinizing an acidic system. Stinging Nettle tones mucus membranes, antihistamine and astringent, a specific for hay fever and other allergic reactions. As a blood cleanser, it benefits most chronic skin problems, swollen joints, and uric acid build up. |
Sweet Annie: (Artemesia annua) Historically used for the treatment of malaria, other blood parasites, and digestive parasites. Also helps to balance intestinal flora. Sweet Annie is currently being made into a chemotherapeutic agent. For more information on the use of this plant, refer to the study published by two research professors at the University of Washington, Henry Lai and Narenda Singh in the Journal of Life Sciences 2001 and the British Naturopathic Journal 2002. Excellent preventative herb to take along when traveling in foreign countries. |
Turmeric: (Curcuma longa) The Aruvedic and Chinese traditional healing systems have long utilized Turmeric as a powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, a liver stimulant and a digestive aid. It has also been used to stretch tight ligaments. |
(Usnea barbata) At least four centuries of use of this lichen as medicine is now validated by scientific studies. Usnea has been shown to be effective against many serious gram-positive bacteria as well as fungal infections. It is known for its immunostimulant properties. Indigenous people and wilderness travelers have effectively applied Usnea directly to wounds to stop bleeding and prevent infection. Commonly known as "Old Mans Beard". |
Use to calm nerves and help relieve insomnia, cramps, headaches, anxiety, muscle tension, and pain. Action is relaxant and antispasmodic. |
Vitex: A tonic for the reproductive system, Vitex (or Chaste Berry) has a hormone balancing effect. Useful for PMS, menopausal changes, breast and ovarian cysts, and other disorders related to hormone function. Stimulates milk production in nursing mothers. |
Wild Yam: Has been highly regarded by many cultures for its use in normalizing hormone production. Eases crampy menstruation and menopausal symptoms. Has been used in cases of infertility, miscarriage, and morning sickness. It also works as a liver stimulant and a digestive aid. For maximum effectiveness, allow Wild Yam to be absorbed by the mucus membranes in the mouth rather than swallowing. |
Wood Betony: (Stachys officinalis) Throughout many centuries, Wood Betony has been cultivated by European apothecaries and monasteries for its medicinal properties as well as for its beauty. It has been used for all nervous system disorders including, hysteria, convulsions, depression and nervous headaches. An honored blood purifier used by the famous herbalist, Gerard. He was quoted as saying "Betony preserveth the lives and bodies of men from the dangers of epidemical diseases..." (One must assume he means women as well). A tonic for those that cannot digest their food easily. |
Yarrow: (Achillea millefolium) An aromatic digestive bitter that stimulates appetite and improves digestion. Yarrow helps bring on a good sweat and lowers fevers when taken as a tea or when the extract is put into hot water. It is an excellent hemostat that stops bleeding of wounds as well as reduces excessive menstrual flow. |
Yellow Dock:
A nutritive tonic traditionally used for anemia, chronic skin problems, and to stimulate liver and digestive function. An excellent blood builder during pregnancy. For this use, add drops to hot water or tea, let sit five minutes, then drink. |
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Year in Pictures - Out: When I was looking back on 2007 and thinking about all the images that I had seen throughout the year, this was one of the pictures that immediately came to mind. Initially I saw the wreckage of the plane but as my eyes moved further into the picture, I noticed the man sitting, still strapped into the seat amongst the pieces that used to be his plane. Maybe the fact that he survived amongst all that destruction is what really attracts me to this photo. Unfortunately, this again was another one of those images that just didn't hold up to the caliber of the other photos in the edit.
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Bob Roberts, the pilot of a small plane that crashed onto Interstate 95 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., sits in the remains of his plane, waiting for emergency officials to take him to the hospital for treatment, Friday, Sept. 21.


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Josh Porter knew the power of networking on LinkedIn even before he enrolled at the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University in 2010.
Just before starting classes that fall, Porter used LinkedIn to contact an ASU alumnus featured on a business school brochure who was working in the M.B.A. Leadership Development Program at Bank of America. That connection led to an introduction with another alumnus at Bank of America who ended up hiring Porter for an internship. By the end of the summer, Porter was offered a full-time job.
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"Being able to connect with alumni through LinkedIn really helped start the process to get this job offer," said Porter, who will start working in Bank of America's M.B.A. Leadership Development Program in June.
As LinkedIn has transformed the job search process, business schools across the country are encouraging students to become active users on the social networking site right from the start of their M.B.A. programs. Business schools have also incorporated strategies for using LinkedIn into workshops and courses on leadership and organizational behavior.
"There's just no question that networking is the number one tool for anyone today to continue to develop their careers," said Gary Bergmann, assistant director and senior consultant for M.B.A. and alumni career services at Boston University's School of Management. "LinkedIn is just absolutely the number one resource to allow them to do that."
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Many business school career counselors advise M.B.A. students to use LinkedIn to find professionals working in the industries they want to target. The best way to make those connections is first to search for alumni working at those companies. Students may also find professionals to connect with on LinkedIn at business school recruiting and networking events.
"We don't encourage cold connections as a primary way of connecting on LinkedIn," says Chris Dito, senior director of career development at the University of California—Davis Graduate School of Management. "We believe in the power of meeting people, knowing them, and being able to vouch for them. Otherwise it becomes a meaningless list of names."
Once the student has made a connection, career counselors suggest that an informational interview be arranged with the professional, either in person or by telephone. The purpose of an informational interview is to gather information and get referrals, not to ask for a job, Boston University's Bergmann says. He uses the acronym AIR (advice, information, and referrals) to help students remember the goal of an informational interview.
Business schools are also tapping LinkedIn to locate companies that have job openings. After connecting with company representatives on the site, career counselors can then notify students looking for jobs, says Barry Miller, manager of Alumni Career Programs and Services for Pace University's Lubin School of Business in New York.
[These 10 M.B.A.'s have the most financial value at graduation.]
Besides connecting with professionals at targeted companies, students should also join alumni or professional groups on LinkedIn as potential sources for networking. Once they become active in discussion groups, they should look for professionals with whom they can build relationships, says Tony Petrucci, an assistant professor of human resource management at Temple University's Fox School of Business and Management.


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Why should we bother writing journals and articles featuring art? It takes time and effort but is it really worth it? Do people read and look through our features?
I'll try to explore some of these questions in my today's article and I'd like you to write your experience and opinions as well!
Reasons to feature
"Why bother" is a question that a proud community member never asks himself. First of all, DeviantArt is a place of inspiration filled with pictures, rarely a person gets by without browsing art and eventually "faving" them. Some people focus entirely on collecting artworks into their Favorites folders - this action and displaying artworks in your journal or a poll brings me to the first reason, supporting the artist. Further than that, it starts a dialogue between you and the featured artist (either via Mentions or by letting them know about the feature yourself). Many artists on the site react positively to being featured, they are willing to thank you and often view the journal and your profile - you're supporting your own exposure as well! Interaction is what makes the community alive and by extension makes us happy for being part of it. My third reason is simple - it's fun!
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Have I sold you on the reasons? (assuming the answer is yes) Good, let's talk about how to do it without losing the crowd. There are always few things to avoid when featuring artworks, to make sure they are accessible and a positive experience to every viewer. I'll try to list a few of the "bad habits" here:
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In the near future you may get to feel like you're in a Mission Impossible movie as you check into your hotel room by first providing a fingerprint and then standing still while a camera scans your iris. High-end hotels are forever seeking the next great thing when it comes to providing their customers with the best service and security, not to mention they're also always looking for new ways to save money and be more environmentally friendly in the process. The commonly used plastic key cards are on their way out in favor new options like paper cards, cell phone frequency identification, fingerprints, and iris scans.
It will be many years before any of these new features are widely available but many hotels are already trying out (or are in the slow process of switching exclusively to) these new high-tech methods, some of which are a little controversial (i.e. privacy is a concern when handing over fingerprints). What do you think -- great idea or don't fix what isn't broken?


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Randall puts Mark's soul up for sale on the Soul Exchange, and finds interested buyers in Callie and Aldermach. Meanwhile, Grimes pursues his dream of creating a pop music act with a new teen sensation.
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Callie decides to makes a clone of Mark so that the DOI Bowling Team will win their tournament. But when Clone Mark finds a cruel message in Callie's secret diary, he decides to get revenge by framing her for murder.
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Mark finds a magic ring in Leonard's desk drawer. When he puts it on, he mistakenly activates an engagement that Leonard put on ice centuries before, when dragons (Todd Barry) roamed the earth. Meanwhile, Randall is forced to serve as Mark's squire until the marriage is consummated.
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All a taxpayer has to do is update his or her address once. The IRS will then send out all checks due. Undeliverable refund checks for New York taxpayers average $2,471 this year, compared to $1,581 last year. Some taxpayers are due more than one check.
The average dollar amount for returned refunds for New Yorkers rose nearly $900 this year, possibly due to recent changes in tax law which introduced new credits or expanded existing credits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit
While only a small percentage of checks mailed out by the IRS are returned as undelivered, taxpayers can put an end to lost, stolen or undelivered checks by choosing direct deposit when they file either paper or electronic returns. Taxpayers can receive refunds directly into their bank, split a tax refund into two or three financial accounts or even buy a savings bond.
The IRS also recommends that taxpayers file their tax returns electronically, because e-file eliminates the risk of lost paper returns. E-file also reduces errors on tax returns and speeds up refunds. E-file combined with direct deposit is the best option for taxpayers; it's easy, fast and safe.
The public should be aware that the IRS does not contact taxpayers by e-mail to alert them of pending refunds and that such messages are common identity theft scams. The agency urges taxpayers not to release any personal information, reply, open any attachments or click on any links to avoid malicious code that will infect their computers. The best way for an individual to verify if she or he has a pending refund is going directly to IRS.gov and using the "Where's My Refund?" tool.
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