http://www.builditsolar.com/Projects/Projects.htm

http://news.discovery.com/tech/rawlemon-globe-harvests-energy-sun-moon-120918.html#mkcpgn=fbsci1

ANALYSIS: Solar Panels Light Up the NFL

Andre Rawlemon, the architect and designer, says his spherical, sun-tracking glass globe is able to concentrate sunlight and moonlight up to 10,000 times and that the system is 35 percent more efficient than photovoltaic designs that track the sun. One of Rawlemon’s idea is to build these globes into the exterior walls of buildings and use them to generate electricity. For other uses and beautiful images of the globes, click here.

via Design Boom and Inhabitat

Credit: Andre Rawlemon

On youtube- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMGT_zqmcH0

These Sun Cheese Sticks are so addicting. My husband and I love them. They have the crispy saltiness that makes the perfect snack, crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. The lemon gives it a tangy edge that satisfies your sweet/salty addiction.
2 1/2 c. sunflowers, soaked, then sprouted for 1- 1/2 days (You can omit this sprouting, if you like.)
1/2 c. lemon juice
1/2 c. coconut aminos
4 garlic cloves
optional – 3 T. nutritional yeast – not raw

Combine all in a food processor and roll/pat into 2″ sticks onto a dehydrator sheet at 100 degrees for 18-24 hours until slightly crispy on the outside. Eat them warm!

24 calories per cheesestick

http://www.vegparadise.com/highestperch511.html

Medicinal Benefits
Native Americans valued all parts of the sunflower for its healing properties. For cuts and bruises, the juices from the stem were applied directly to the injured areas.

They made a liniment by boiling the roots and applying the warm liquid to relieve any inflammation, pain and itching from poison ivy, snakebites and rheumatism. The seeds were used as a diuretic, as relief for constipation, chest pain, and ulcers, to rid the body of worms, and to cure warts.

Russians had a unique remedy for relieving rheumatism. They combined chopped sunflower heads, soap chips, and vodka into a mixture that was sun-aged for a period of nine days, and then rubbed the potion on their achy joints.

A tea made by boiling the stems of the sunflower offered relief from coughs and fevers.

John Douglas, a physician, recommends raw sunflower seeds to his patients with cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure because they are high in potassium and low in sodium. He also found that raw sunflower seeds offered allergy relief to some of his patients. For patients who were in his stop-smoking program, he recommended sunflower seeds, not only for their nutritional benefits, but to provide an activity to keep their hands and mouths busy.

The high vitamin E and polyunsaturated fat content provide benefits that help lower cholesterol.

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Fill a one gallon jar or pitcher with 1 c. flowers/leaves. Cover with 1 gallon water. Steep in sun for energy and warmth, or the moon for cooling down organs in the body that are too heated- arthritis, swelling, headaches, pain, for 2 hours or more. Strain and serve. Sweeten if desired.

Flowers/leaves you can use:
anise hyssop – leaves and flowers
beebalm – leaves and flowers
catnip – leaves and flowers
lavender flowers
lemon balm leaves and flowers
lemon verbena leaves
lilac flowers
peppermint leaves and flowers
rose flowers or rose hips
spearmint leaves and flowers

http://www.shambhalasun.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=1465

http://www.shambhalasun.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=3162

http://www.naturalnews.com/029650_wrinkles_skin.html

(NaturalNews) Wrinkles are mainly associated with changes in our skin as we grow older. This natural aging process is inevitable but we can limit the extent and severity.

Wrinkles can be those fine surface lines as well as the deep furrows. The areas usually most affected are the sensitive skin near the eyes, the lips and neck. If the collagen and elastin in the connective tissues of our skin is weakened or if they decrease in number, wrinkles can then appear. Skin damaged in such a way appears thinner and loses fat content, elasticity and smoothness. Gravity also plays a part as it allows the lax tissue to sag. Skin ages all over the body but the process can be hastened where there has been excessive sun exposure. Apart from these two reasons, there are many other ways in which skin damage, and of course wrinkles, can be caused:

- Dryness and lack of moisture
- Excessive work or leisure time outdoors
- Tanning booths
- Heredity
- Gravity
- Injury or surgery to the skin
- Acne and various other skin diseases which have a tendency to scar
- Smoking which hastens the aging process while cigarette smoke is one of the biggest culprits for premature wrinkles
- Pollution such as air pollutants, dust, chemicals and harsh lights
- Muscle movement or repeated actions such as squinting, smiling and frowning
- The use of drugs
- Stress
- Weight loss because the volume of the fat cells is drastically reduced
- Lack of Vitamin E which can cause the quality of the skin to deteriorate

Over the counter anti-wrinkle potions and lotions may well contain harmful toxins such as parabens, mineral oil, paraffin, petrolatum, and many others and should be avoided. Skin is thin and easily penetrable so whatever you apply to your skin quickly enters the bloodstream.

Keep those wrinkles at bay naturally by:

- A twice daily regime of cleansing the skin of all impurities and make up. Use natural products and avoid hot water as the heat causes an increase in the chemical reactions in the chlorine in your water supply. Pat dry rather than rubbing and scrubbing with the towel.
- Applying a natural moisturizer. It improves the water holding capacity of the skin.
- Using a natural eye cream for the delicate area round the eyes using the 3rd finger because that digit has the lightest touch.
- Using a natural anti wrinkle cream at night with added nutrients. Coconut oil, body butter or a pure essentials oil wrinkles treatment will nourish but not clog your skin.
- Mashing 1/4 banana until it is a creamy consistency. Gently massage into your face, leaving it on for 30 minutes or more before rinsing off with warm water followed by a dash of cold. Gently pat dry.
- Applying flaxseed oil which is the richest vegetable source of omega-3 fatty acids, essential for lubricated and supple skin.
- Sleeping on your back to reduce the gravitational pull on the skin on your face and to avoid puffiness in the morning.
- Drinking your 8 glasses of water every day. The skin is the first organ to suffer if you are dehydrated.
- Eating a healthy diet which includes plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. Blueberries are especially packed with antioxidants to fight skin-damaging free radicals.
- Not smoking.

Although wrinkles are part of the process of getting older, their appearance can be diminished with extra care and good natural treatment.

Sources:

http://www.natural-homeremedies.com…

http://skin-care.health-cares.net/w…

http://www.womans-health.net/get-ri…

Read more: http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/71205.aspx?p=2#ixzz0pKNaJKG3

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Ok, if you scroll more then half way down to RESULTS and DISCUSSIONS, you’ll find the scientific evidence of the highest and lower rated SPF plant based and essential oils which would be best to use in an oil or lotion formula for DIY sun protection.  Some of the EO’s mentioned in this article such as Peppermint, Lavender and Tea Tree EO can also be used for bug repellent. From researching, Lemongrass EO is one of the best for repelling mosquitos.  If you take Lavender, Tea Tree and Peppermint EO’s with you, they’ll cover remedies for jet lag, bug bites, head or toothaches, sun burn remedy, cuts, bruises, ect.  Also, Lavender and Tea Tree oil can be applied directly to the skin without being first diluted in a base oil.  You’ll be very well prepared, bug proofed and sun protected.  You do not want to use any citrus EO’s as they cause sensitivity in the sun.

Among the fixed oils taken, SPF value of olive oil was found to be the highest. Similarly among essential oils, SPF value of peppermint oil was found to be the highest.

From: Mapuana
Subject: In vitro sun protection factor determination of herbal oils used in cosmetics Kaur CD, Saraf S – Phcog Res
To: hawnsoul4kupuna2mapu@gmail.com

http://www.phcogres.com/article.asp?issn=0974-8490;year=2010;volume=2;issue=1;spage=22;epage=25;aulast=Kaur

Raw Berry Banana Kombucha Frostie-: http://youtu.be/BMG4VqFh9Ps

on youtube-t: http://youtu.be/BMG4VqFh9Ps

Strawberry Oat Bars -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xyz9lcXRE0&list=UUuqdm31GUiVWTLXjvr1TFuQ&index=1&feature=plcp

Cranberry Coleslaw with Creamy Cashew Dressing: http://youtu.be/veQliFYtxi8

Lavender Lemon Tea Cookies

Detox Green ginger smoothie – : http://youtu.be/WWvJ7wJtbag

Detox salad – http://youtu.be/0WOS-fcfsWc

Garden Herb Roll-ups/Wraps-

On youtube-http://youtu.be/V4i-Q5xfFAo
Pistachio Honey Bites

Pistachio Refrigerator Cookies – http://youtu.be/lcIN7Ferxgk

Puttanesca – http://youtu.be/63QDnmW-O0Y

Coco-Mint Truffles -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imoRvT-jsMA

How to Open a Young Thai Coconut-
-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4IXPUzqwuA

Energy Bars – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5xczvTQdJQ

Sun Cheese Sticks – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMGT_zqmcH0

Tortilla Soup – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlTAtllyYTY

Chocolate Mug Cake – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vsMAYiI4qk

Cherry Brownie Hearts-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCODg0Ll5qQ

Cherry Pie -On youtube -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FswCFqrfnog

rawvioli-On youtube-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob57lEP4QOo

Raw Taco Seasoning-

Raw Sweet n’ Sour Sauce

Raw Pho-

Raw Sugar Cookies

and Rawtitos

English Toffee-

Egg Nog-

German Chocolate Cake
on youtube -www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoeBqIUjhUw

Frosting/Filling-

Sloppy Joes
on youtube -http://youtu.be/ZLxEUSjOBh8

Chocolate Orange Cheesecake on youtube -

Chocolate Walnut Pie

Strawberry Shortcake

Raw Pumpkin Pie
on youtube-http://youtu.be/DeEW7sW3G-I

Raw Sweet Potato Casserole
on youtube-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clNOZfXSVnY

Raw Chocolate/Carob Covered Raisins
on youtube-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ammqxmKMs9c

7-Layer Dip – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnFSTb4xPlo

Mushroom Soup/Gravy -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmpjUDrXb20

Caramel apple bites – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTSnvDPBS1g

Raw Egg Salad-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewdgWtgY57Y

Vegetable Soup
on youtube -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnTplrr-w7E

Breakfast Wraps

Hazelnut Fudge-

Pinenut Pepper Poppers-

Lemon Sheet Cookies

Doughnut Holes -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uQE0Oyo3BYPinenut Pepper Poppers

Raw Fig Newtons-

Raw Ginger Snaps -

Raw Sprouted “Unfried Rice

Sprouted wild rice pudding

Snowballs

Butterfinger Bites

Chocolate/Carob Chia Pudding

Ranch Dressing

Perfect Walnut Pesto

Marinated Mushrooms

STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS

Pecan Sandies-

Popsicles

how to open a coconut-

banana pudding

Cinnamon Rolls

Peppermint, Chocolate Mint Patties

Key lime pie-

sun/moon tea

Here’s the artichoke dip.

Cucumber Dip

Here are the almond cookies!

Yam Fries on youtube

Lemonade-

Chocolate Vanilla Mousse-

Onion Rings-

chocolate chip bars (raw o’henry bars)

Vanilla Fudge – Covered Cherries – White Chocolate
on youtube -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA3aX3CFhJg

Pad Thai with Teriyaki Sauce

Chiles Rellenos

Mole Sauce-

Raw Pancakes and Huckleberry Syrup-

Eggplant Parmezano on youtube-

Raw Pita Chips

Blushing Mary Mix

Vege Kabobs and Barbecue Sauce

Lemon Pudding!

Peach cobbler-

Nacho Cheesy Sauce -

Stuffed Peppers with Mock Refried Beans and Nacho Cheesy Sauce

coffee cake-

apple butter-

Ice-cream-

BBQ Chips-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUna3o-9tbk

Sour lemon candy tarts/bars

meatless meatballs and marinara-

fruit roll-ups/leathers

brownies-

raw almond crackers on youtube:

Cheesy Chipotle Dip/Spread – On youtube:

Walnut Chili Spread – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcsBTxv7llE

Apple Pie – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcjDdPTAJX8

Vege Tacos – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSf8JyPek2Y

Essene Rye Bread – on youtube -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAKdwJd3X8s

Guacamole – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=io7MmdQAYoU

Salsa-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JskkuNdAcWk

Chocolate/Carob Almond Smoothie – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0n0vVpBiio

Peppermint Truffles – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0SUpP_F9nw

Granola – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT0pkpLrc6Q

Raw Food Meals – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sA7j2P19Yh8

Vege Burgers – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDAUff7Avcs

Sweet Sprouted Seeds-
To see this recipe, go to:

Chia Crisps/Crackers-

Using the spiral slicer to make raw zucchini pasta with pine nut alfredo sauce

Fermented Barley Juice Recipes-

Chocolate nut butter cups and strawberries:

To see how to make raw peanut sauce, go to:

How to use the dehydrator:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6pcS5c808o

To see how raw cheesecake is made, go to:

To see how to make Raw Instant Cacao powder, hot chocolate, go to:

Dishwashing liquid on youtube, go to:

Thousand Island Dressing -
To see this recipe on youtube, go to:

Green soup/gazpacho at youtube-

Pieter, the wheatgrass man makes Essene/Wheatgrass/Living Bread
on youtube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5w51A1fL4s

Pieter, the Wheatgrass Man Opens a South American Coconut and hands one to Angela Stokes Monarch

Dorothy interviews Maria as she makes her raw chocolate at Matt and Angela Stokes

tai chi for enlightenment in Vilcabamba, Ecuador

Tcandies, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2v_Ch3ZEY4
Raw Chocolate Covered Dried Apricots and Raw Mounds Bars:

cranapple juice made on video, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7NMcPowviw

Raw Rhubarb Smoothie, go to-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9dq77uPucs

Kevin shows his raised garden beds, part 2, go to:

How to Make Your Own Lip Balm from Dorothy at taichibozeman.com/rawfoodblog and Mapuana:
To see this recipe, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2eaEQxTfuY

To See Sprouted Quinoa Salad (Tabouli)

DIY Dish Soap

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

Raw Ketchup:

To see D make this raw mustard go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9EZxHh87bo

eyeglass cleaner-

Mung Bean Recipes – Salad and Party Mix -

kale chips:

falafels,:

mock tuna:

raw vege kraut

RAW Kombucha, go to

Kevin shows part one of how to make your own raised garden beds in Bozeman, Montana

To see Kevin change our aquasana filter on youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYxodb_isW

Midnight Truffles

cleaning spray at-

scones:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=841oqrhaHIY

squaghetti with garlic sauce, and squaghetti with marinara sauce:

Valentine Pear:

raw food snacks at:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJCMQ8IG2oA

sprout buckwheat and make buckwheat crunchies, go to:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyOkTR0Ftls

cherry green smoothie, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAYo-1Qx24s

raw grapefruit green juice

white chocolate, and a tai chi/chi kung exercise for the kidneys, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX-DsU_SjIw

raw asparagus with raw hollandaise sauce:

raw carob/coconut fudge :

brazil nut nog:

how to juice wheatgrass, make banana ice cream and cashew nut butter:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZsEfbWwvYc

tahini sauce: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omi2tukpL5A

leek/pea soup, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3Rtxu1Rhyk

raw vegan sushi rolls, see:

mayonnaise:

banana split: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBrqN5dxs4U

pine nut yogurt-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFOqLHaISHo”>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFOqLHaISHo

Yang Style Short form : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldUr-IPHl38

To see Dorothy make rejuvelac, go to :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al1hDSAv6cQ
To see Dorothy teach how to grow wheatgrass, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmdQVeSZy9Y

To see Dorothy make Chia Jam, and give a Tai Chi exercise on letting go of mourning, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wvxutez4Ka4

almond milk-

how to grow alfalfa and clover sprouts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JCpJV78-OY

raw chocolate goji bark :