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A Mixed Bag, Afalfa. Chlorophyll, Vitamin K and 'Vitamin U Did you know that the roots of alfalfa can grow up to 130 feet into the ground, but do not worry, it won't take years to develop a crop. You can grow your own sprouts in just a few days. Ail you need to grow alfalfa sprouts are; a mason jar, a piece of cheesecloth or a J- cloth, an elastic band or the mason jar ring top (not the fiat seal) and somre seeds. Rnse the seeds flrst, then place 1 tablespoon of alfalfa seeds in the jar, cover the top of the jar with the cloth and secure with elastic or ring top. Add two table- spoons of warm water through the cloth swirl the jar and let stand for 6 - 12 hours. Invert the jar so that the water drains out and the seeds fall against the cloth, place the jar in a bowl upside down and put in a dark place. Add water through the cloth daily, swlrl, drain and place again inverted ini the bowl. In about 3 days place the jar in a well lit wundow after another 24 hours the white sprouts will turn green then you can start harvestlng the sprouts. Once a good crop has developed keep sprouts ini the frldge untl ready to be used. The cloth may need to be replaced every few days. It's a good idea to have 2 or 3 jars growing, starting them at different intervals. You can use your sprouts in sal- ads, sandwiches, hamburg- ers, pizzas and omnlettes. Alfalfa is the richest nutritional plant substance on the face of the earth, it's history dates back to ancient China. Alfalfa's chemnical and nutrient content is com- prised of 8 essential enzymes as well as large amounts of minerais and vitamins, namely; biotin, calcium, choline, inositol, iron, magnesium, PABA (para- amlnobenzolc acid), phosphorus, potassium, protein, sodium, sulfur, tryptopham (amino acid), and the vitamins A, B com- plex, C, D, E, K and U. Due to the large minerai content, alfalfa has been helpful in the treatment of arthritis and osteoporosis. Vitamin K found ini large quantities in alfalfa is known to promote proper blood clotting, and aid in the pre- vention of internat hemor- rhage. Dr. Garnett Chaney, a food scientlst at Stanford University, Califomnia has used alfalfa to heai 80% of peptic ulcers this is due to the large amounts of Vtamin U found in alfalfa.. Vitamin U is aiso found in raw cabbage. Alfalfa also contains large amounits of chlorophyll, it neutralizes stomach acids and has strong anti-bacterial proper- GOOD HEALTH - NATURALLY by Sandra Topper, Cert. Reflexologist, Aromnathierapist & Therapeutic Touçh Practitioner 5925 Main St. N., Orono (905) 983-8162 "HOW MANY QUARTERS ARE YOU PUTTIN' IN ?q' tics and is a natural deodor- izer. Accordîng- to Dr. James Balch, a Uirologist and Author of Prescription for Nutritional Healing, "...clorophyll has been found to aid in the hecaling of arthritls, intestinal ulcers, gastritis, liver disorders, eczema, hemnorrhoids, asth- ma, hlgh blood pressure, anlemia, - constipation, body and breath odor, bleeding gums, infections reduction in pus formation, burns, athlete's foot and cancer.- Strange but True!' Just a couple of cautions 1. Do flot eat alfalfa seeds as they contain high amnounts of canavanine, an arnino acid whlch over time can build up in the blood and cause a reversible blood disorder. Alfalfa seeds should also be avoided by anyone wlth lupus. 2. Do nlot eat apple seeds as they contain cyanlde. It takes an estimated 1/2 cup of seeds to MI11 the average aduit. Please encourage children flot to eat apple seeds. NOTE: Herbai supple- ments should be used to complement flot replace tra- ditional medicine. 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It you are a caregiver, a parent or a developmentally challenged individual, yau are invited ta provide the Prject's Committee with yaur cancems, suggestions and ideas. For example: Transportation Housing Leisure Activities Home Support Caregiver Respite We want ta hear tram VOUI You can make your comments knawn ta the Project Committee by caîling: Nick Van Seggelen 623-1426 or writing: Clarington Cammunity Prajeot, P.O. Box 165, Bowmaniville, ON LI C 3K9 ALL CONTACTS WILL BE RESPONDED TO AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE, THE PROJECT COMMITTEE THANKS AND APPRECIATES YOUR CONTRIBUTION. ALL CONTACTS ARE CONFIDENTIAL Tr av e1 Tal1k with Elizabeth Belanger-L inkle tte r C TC Yau have just baoked your holiday of a lifetime! or maybe just yaur annual trip ta the sun. Perhaps a flight ta Calgary or a trip ta Floridla with the kids for a week. 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