Jo Burns
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Stories By Jo Burns
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Milk Thistle, Dandelion Root & Yellow Dock Side Effects
Milk Thistle, Dandelion Root & Yellow Dock Side Effects. Milk thistle, dandelion root and yellow dock, together or alone, are often recommended by herbalists for patients suffering with digestive problems and liver or gall bladder disease. Milk thistle is used for toning the liver and treating disorders of the liver including hepatitis and cirrhosis. Dandelion root is considered a digestive aid and appetite stimulant and yellow dock also assists with digestion. All three herbs are typically taken in the form of a tincture, but decoctions (strong teas) are also common.
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Types Of Grain Pillows
Types of Grain Pillows. On his website, Spine Health, doctor of chiropractic John Schubbe recommends using a variety of pillows to get the comfort required for a good night's sleep. Dr. Schubbe also suggests that grain-filled pillows may offer much needed structural support to those suffering from spinal stenosis or spinal disc degeneration. Use almost any grain to fill a pillow, although some types of grain are more durable and hypo-allergenic than others.
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Shrubs That Make A Good Fence
Shrubs That Make a Good Fence. When choosing shrubs to grow a living fence in or around your yard, it is important to consider what needs you would like a fence to fulfill. Formal hedges that are evergreen, tall and dense, and can be pruned into one solid mass might be preferred if privacy or a traditional look is desired. An informal hedge, made up of shrubs that do best without a lot of pruning, can bring color and wildlife into your yard while still creating a fence between property lines or areas within your own yard.
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Small Trees That Grow No Higher Than 14 Feet
Small Trees That Grow No Higher Than 14 Feet. Not everyone has the room to grow majestic trees on their property, but power lines, crowded landscapes and small plots don't have to be seen as limitations. They can also be seen as challenges. There are many smaller trees, usually categorized as semi-dwarf or dwarf, that offer everything you could desire of a tree in your landscape, except unmanageable size.
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