Marlene Affeld
Bio
“A passionate writer for more than 30 years, Marlene Affeld’s passion for the environment inspires her to write informative articles to assist others in living a green lifestyle.”
Stories (91/0)
Ties That Bind - Creating Happiness Through Sewing
In my family, sewing has been an integral part of daily life for generations. Hand sewing or "snipping and stitching", a skill that lasts a lifetime, is an essential part of the homestead lifestyle. You never know when you will need to mend a torn seam or sew on a button. Besides, frugality and necessity often dictate making or mending something rather than the expense of a trip to town to purchase it at the store.
By Marlene Affeld12 months ago in Motivation
Talk To Me Momma - Building The Bond With Your Unborn Child
For the unborn child, the womb is a sensory playground. Pregnant ten weeks, a mother feels the first stirring of life in her belly as the baby begins to wiggle and stretch his limbs. Medical experts tell us that the fetus's hearing is well developed by the end of the second trimester. At 23 weeks, the baby begins to hear his mother's voice as well as other external sounds and respond to them. At this point in the pregnancy, he will start to taste the foods you eat and may even develop a particular favorite.
By Marlene Affeldabout a year ago in Families
Hawaiian Giant Centipedes – Hideous and Heinous – Wise Reasons To Avoid A Painful Encounter
In a tropical climate, centipedes are relatively common: creepy carnivorous creatures that inject venom to kill termites, small vertebrates, flies, moths, bed bugs, spiders, and cockroaches. Prehistoric and “butt ugly,” the vile creatures haunt the night, foraging for prey. Although their bite likely won’t kill you, the pain is excruciating and guarantees a trip to the emergency room.
By Marlene Affeldabout a year ago in Wander
Indole-3-Carbinol Kills Cancer Cells
ct.The micronutrient Indole-3-Carbinol, also referenced as I3C, is a member of the glucosinolate family, a group of complex compounds that contain indoles and isothiocyanates such as sulforaphane. A plethora of medical research studies endorse the many benefits of Indole-3-Carbinol dietary supplements. Many people are asking their doctor, “What is it, what can it do for me, and what are Indole-3-carbinol side effects?
By Marlene Affeldabout a year ago in Longevity
Vegan L-cysteine
With recent medical studies reporting so many different health benefits that result from boosting cysteine levels, you are likely wondering, “What can it do for me, and is there ways that I can increase my cysteine levels if I am adhering to a vegan diet?”
By Marlene Affeldabout a year ago in Feast
Vegan L-cysteine
Recent medical studies report so many different health benefits that result from boosting cysteine levels, you are likely wondering, “What can it do for me, and is there ways that I can increase my cysteine levels if I am adhering to a vegan diet?"
By Marlene Affeldabout a year ago in Feast
Are You Growing Old Too Fast?
Meditation Relieves Stress Stress, an automatic biological response of the body, characterized by symptoms of emotional or physical tension in reaction to a situation in which a person feels anxious or threatened, is experienced by everyone at some time in their life. Man or woman, adult or child, no one is immune. For many of us, stress seems an inescapable “part and parcel” of our daily lives.
By Marlene Affeldabout a year ago in Longevity
Gorgeous, Glorious Hair
Ayurvedic Herbal Hair Treatments Ayurvedic hair powders, available online, from specialty markets and health food stores, are hair powders that originated thousands of years ago in India. Crafted from bark, seeds, leaves, and other plant parts of medicinal herbs, these traditional hair care ingredients are known to increase volume, encourage growth, boost color, impart silkiness, and improve the overall manageability of hair without the use of toxic chemicals.
By Marlene Affeldabout a year ago in Blush
Thinning, Brittle Hair? Help Is On The Way!
L-Cysteine For Hair Growth Many people question whether the amino acid L-cysteine for hair growth has merit. It does, and the impact is significant. Amino acids are required for healthy hair growth. A study conducted in Florence, Italy, validated that premise. Thirty subjects with thinning hair were divided into two groups. One group was administered a potent mix of B vitamins and amino acids, including L-cysteine. The other group was administered a placebo. The research study was conducted over an 18-month period. At the end of the clinical trial, participants treated with the amino acid and vitamin supplement showed significantly more hair growth than the group that received the placebo.
By Marlene Affeldabout a year ago in Blush
Shrubs To Spruce Up The Homestead Landscape
Numerous shrubs and small trees work well when planted as a privacy barrier, windbreak, or snow fence. Many add eye-catching visual interest and bold color all year long. Enjoy spring flowers, summer berries, or fall foliage. Shrubs also provide food and shelter for songbirds and small wildlife. `
By Marlene Affeldabout a year ago in Lifehack
Tales Of Goblins, Ghosts, Gods, And Men
Hawaiian Myths and Legends That Will Make You Want to Visit the Big Island, Hawaii Mysterious fables of forest spirits and stories of souls taken by the sea define the Big Island. Living in the shadow of the most active volcano on earth, island residents “talk story” using the tales of ghosts, goblins, gods, and men to understand the complex diversity of this “Paradise of the Pacific;” the youngest of the Hawaiian Islands.
By Marlene Affeldabout a year ago in Wander
