Recently I heard that a family member in her early 50s was being seen by a doctor for DVT and that she was hoping that there was a more natural way of dealing with it than the medications her doctor was prescribing. When I had digested this scrap of family ''information,'' I thought about my own lax position (denial, really) and how it would make sense for me to make some changes in my life while I still have some shreds of health and potential fitness. And, of course, I have inherited my mother's compulsive pop reading habit (in my case, the Internet mostly). So, I decided to research and write an article that would incorporate some preventative and alternative health principles into my life that might make DVT somewhat less likely to catch up with me than is likely the case now. I would also like to see our family member above and others benefit from these principles if they decide that they want to. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a critical health concern that af
Butternut Squash is a creamy, orange-fleshed, neutral-tasting squash that is very dynamic for cooking and baking. When you look at the recipes in this collection, you can see that butternut squash can stand in for both desserts and main courses in a meal, even as a main ingredient in a yummy cheese sauce to be poured over macaroni. Enjoy trying out these delicious vegan recipes! 1. GARLICKY BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP Garlicky Butternut Squash Soup via Whirled Soup It's hard to be a 'regular' vegan without having the odd craving for the days of garlic sausage or whatever was your fave garlic-infused meat. This butternut soup that is warming and filling has everything you missed about garlic. You don't have to miss it anymore-- go HERE via Whirled Soup 2. LENTIL AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH POT PIE Individual Pot Pies images via Jennifer Wong on Pinterest These little individual potpies above contain a combination of delectable butternut squash cubes and brow