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
I have a couple of great pops of day lilies in my yard. Daylilies are so called because they have a bright surprise bloom that generally doesn't last more than a day or so. They bloom in mid-late June (Vancouver Island) and provide lots of colorful blooms for cutting and showing off. Here are some lovely arrangements that you can use to showcase your Daylilies: Daisies and Daylilies GardenOrg A fresh, cheerful bouquet. Daisies and daylilies bloom about the same time. 2. California Sunshine Canada Floral This is an Asiatic Lily mix called "California Sunshine." You can have the same bright dramatic effect by putting together daylilies with these alluringly sunny color contrasts. Put it somewhere that needs a big pop of bright cheerful sunshine to bring it alive! 3. 180- Degree Vista Chester Garden Club This gorgeous peachy arrangement is a little different to what we are used to, on its side like a lush exotic flower