General Chat - Exploring Holistic Alternatives2024-03-29T15:36:24Zhttps://xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com/forum/categories/general-chat/listForCategory?categoryId=2327957%3ACategory%3A71&feed=yes&xn_auth=noDrinking Water Usage for Your Familytag:xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com,2010-06-29:2327957:Topic:183992010-06-29T00:29:02.758ZBenita Gibbshttps://xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com/profile/BenitaGibbs
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Thank you for your time. Natural Latex Mattresses sold in Charlottetag:xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com,2010-05-28:2327957:Topic:180792010-05-28T17:47:10.141ZGabby Bravermanhttps://xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com/profile/GabbyBraverman
Hi Does anyone have any recomendations of a company in Charlotte who sells natural latex mattresses? Thanks
Hi Does anyone have any recomendations of a company in Charlotte who sells natural latex mattresses? Thanks Beef & Pork (Marshville, NC)tag:xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com,2010-04-16:2327957:Topic:175482010-04-16T12:17:32.122ZPathttps://xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com/profile/2vdizh7hb6560
Just wanted to let you know I am going to the processor with one beef<br />
and as many as 4 pigs for anyone who might be interested. The price is<br />
still holding at last years price of $4.00 per pound based on hanging<br />
weight for both the beef and pork. The smallest portion of beef is<br />
1/8th and will be approximately $275. The smallest portion of pork is<br />
1/4th and will be approximately $200. If you are interested please let<br />
me know as soon as possible and send your deposit for $100. to:<br />
Peaceful…
Just wanted to let you know I am going to the processor with one beef<br />
and as many as 4 pigs for anyone who might be interested. The price is<br />
still holding at last years price of $4.00 per pound based on hanging<br />
weight for both the beef and pork. The smallest portion of beef is<br />
1/8th and will be approximately $275. The smallest portion of pork is<br />
1/4th and will be approximately $200. If you are interested please let<br />
me know as soon as possible and send your deposit for $100. to:<br />
Peaceful Meadows Farm<br/><br/> 1740 Camden Road<br/> Marshville, N.
C. 28103<br/><br/>The meat should be ready for pickup on May 7, 2010. Please
send an email to let me know what amount you want.<br/><br/>Thank You,<br/>Philip
Brooks<br/><br/><a href="mailto:peacefulmeadowsfarm@windstream.net">peacefulmeadowsfarm@windstream.net</a><br/> Group Orders from Local Farms - Beeftag:xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com,2010-04-13:2327957:Topic:175222010-04-13T14:05:30.890ZSarah Whttps://xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com/profile/SarahW
<p>Hey everyone,<br></br>There is a woman on CharlotteMommies, Carolyn Davis, who has been organizing<br></br>Group Orders from Local Farms (GO Local). She's done pork, beef and eggs. It's<br></br>a great way to get people organized to buy whole animals and avoid retail a la<br></br>carte prices for local/pastured/grass fed meat. <br></br>Anyone can order, you don't have to be on CharlotteMommies. <br></br>Deposits are required to secure your place in the order and she arranges pick up<br></br>at her house in Concord.…</p>
<p>Hey everyone,<br/>There is a woman on CharlotteMommies, Carolyn Davis, who has been organizing<br/>Group Orders from Local Farms (GO Local). She's done pork, beef and eggs. It's<br/>a great way to get people organized to buy whole animals and avoid retail a la<br/>carte prices for local/pastured/grass fed meat. <br/>Anyone can order, you don't have to be on CharlotteMommies. <br/>Deposits are required to secure your place in the order and she arranges pick up<br/>at her house in Concord. (This is especially advantageous for Creekside Farm<br/>since it is north of Mt. Pleasant and the meat processor they use is in<br/>Gibbonsville VERY FAR away from Charlotte!) Creekside does not have a webpage,<br/>but they are on facebook.</p>
<p>Email Carolyn <a href="mailto:cxdavis@hotmail.com">cxdavis@hotmail.com</a> for more detailed info.</p>
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<p>I've not bought 100% grassfed before. Anyone know how the price of $3.40/lb<br/>hanging weight compares to other places that sell cow shares?<br/>I've bought a share of Harkey's beef and have been very pleased with it.</p>
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<p>"Many of you have group ordered local beef from Harkey Farms and we will be<br/>continuing that as well as adding Creekside Farm Beef to the offering. Please<br/>note: You are purchasing from these farms; I am simply facilitating the group<br/>order.</p>
<p>Here are the two options:</p>
<p>Harkey Farms<br/>Harkey Farms is run by a multigenerational farm family just north of Mt.<br/>Pleasant, NC. Unlike conventional commercial beef farms, their animals are<br/>raised in the pasture and are mostly grass fed. They receive no antibiotics or<br/>growth hormones. Their beef do receive some locally grown grain as a supplement<br/>and to finish them. Although not 100% grass fed, the animals provide a quality<br/>product at an excellent price.</p>
<p>Price: $1.90/lb. of hanging weight (this includes the beef, Cruse Meat<br/>Processing and handling fees)<br/>To give you an idea of price -- Total Price of ¼ Beef (based on 700 lb. hanging<br/>weight*) is: $332.50; 1/8 = $166.25</p>
<p>Creekside Farms<br/>Creekside Farms is a small family operated farm located just north of Mt.<br/>Pleasant, NC. The farm was started by the VonCannon's for the simple reason to<br/>provide much of their own food and raise their child(ren) around a farming<br/>environment. They offer naturally raised 100% grass fed beef which are<br/>antibiotic & hormone free. The result is a leaner meat which provides their<br/>customers with a superior product both in taste and nutrition. Due to the length<br/>of time to raise a 100% grass-fed beef to maturity, there is additional expense<br/>involved.</p>
<p>Price: $3.40/lb of hanging weight (this includes the beef, Matkins Meat<br/>Processing and handling fees)<br/>To give you an idea of price -- Total Price of ¼ Beef (based on 600 lb. hanging<br/>weight*) is: $510.00; 1/8 = $255.00</p>
<p>By purchasing from a local farmer -- there is true accountability in our system.<br/>You know who is raising your food. You know who to talk with if you have<br/>questions and you know that the farmer is eating the same food that he is<br/>selling to you.</p>
<p>HOW CAN I GET IN ON THE GROUP ORDER:<br/>We will take deposits for the group orders until May 14, 2010. A deposit will<br/>secure your order – please email me at <a href="mailto:cxdavis@hotmail.com">cxdavis@hotmail.com</a> to get the detailed<br/>information sheet on how the process will work and include your site & screen<br/>name with your request (ie., CM - davismom).</p>
<p>*The exact total for your beef purchase will be determined based on the hanging<br/>weight of the animal for which you are a part.<br/></p> Nationwide rally and protest against GMO's and Monsantotag:xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com,2010-04-13:2327957:Topic:175212010-04-13T12:30:54.133ZTori Groathttps://xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com/profile/ToriGroat25
Nationwide rally/protest against GMO's and Monsanto at all Home Depot's on Saturday morning on April the 17th! Please come out and do your part to ensure that we are heard and that our message rings clearly to businesses that "WE WILL NOT JUST STAND BY AND DO NOTHING WHILE MONSANTO CONTINUES TO DESTROY OUR PLANET AND HEALTH FOR THEIR OWN GREED AND PROFIT$."<br />
If you are thinking, “Why should I care? How does GMO and Monsanto affect me?”, check out “Islands at Risk” and “The World According to…
Nationwide rally/protest against GMO's and Monsanto at all Home Depot's on Saturday morning on April the 17th! Please come out and do your part to ensure that we are heard and that our message rings clearly to businesses that "WE WILL NOT JUST STAND BY AND DO NOTHING WHILE MONSANTO CONTINUES TO DESTROY OUR PLANET AND HEALTH FOR THEIR OWN GREED AND PROFIT$."<br />
If you are thinking, “Why should I care? How does GMO and Monsanto affect me?”, check out “Islands at Risk” and “The World According to Monsanto” on youtube. Google “Millions Against Monsanto” and see what all the fuss is about.<br />
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I'm actually trying to organize a rally at the Lowe's Home Improvememt in Matthews. I'm hoping I can get some people who care enough to spread awareness to the public (peacefully) and to let big businesses know that we're not happy with their decision to carry only Monsanto products at their store. Please contact me if your interested in joining.<br />
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torigroat@gmail.com spirulina and liquid chlorophylltag:xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com,2010-03-22:2327957:Topic:171182010-03-22T16:07:43.708ZMeredethhttps://xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com/profile/Meredeth
Anyone use/take these? Would you recommend tablets or powder in the spirulina? About how much of each do you take each day? I'm looking into these and trying to determine cost/benefits/etc.<br/>
Anyone use/take these? Would you recommend tablets or powder in the spirulina? About how much of each do you take each day? I'm looking into these and trying to determine cost/benefits/etc.<br/> The Universal School of Holistic Healingtag:xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com,2010-03-10:2327957:Topic:169152010-03-10T19:51:37.730ZPathttps://xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com/profile/2vdizh7hb6560
There is a new resource in the Charlotte region, which just opened in<br />
January. They have many herbal and holistic healing classes available.<br />
I thought the next one (tomorrow evening) sounded interesting! So does<br />
the Basic Herbalism class on March 27th. Or the Thursday evening Chakra<br />
classes! There are some group discounts, if several of us sign up. Post<br />
if you are interested in going together!<br></br><br></br><br></br>Pat…<br></br><br></br>
There is a new resource in the Charlotte region, which just opened in<br />
January. They have many herbal and holistic healing classes available.<br />
I thought the next one (tomorrow evening) sounded interesting! So does<br />
the Basic Herbalism class on March 27th. Or the Thursday evening Chakra<br />
classes! There are some group discounts, if several of us sign up. Post<br />
if you are interested in going together!<br/><br/><br/>Pat<br/><br/><a target="_blank" href="http://www.usohh.com/classes.html">http://www.usohh.com/classes.html</a><br/><br/><br/>March 11:<br/>Magical Herbs and Oils<br/>Thursday, 7:00 p.m.<br/>$40.00<br/>Learn
"Nature’s Practical Magic!" A workshop where we will co-create our own<br />
personal blends with an intention! Magical plants and oils help focus<br />
your creative energy to realize your dreams. This workshop promises a<br />
"cauldron" full of magical plants, and lots of suggestions on how best<br />
to use them in teas, oils and more! You will take home a "magical"<br />
spray of your own creation to cleanse and clear your aura!<br/><br/><br/>March 13:<br/>REIKI I - Certificate Course<br/>Saturday - 10:00 - 4:00<br/>$125.00<br/>This
class is for anyone interested in learning techniques for self-healing<br />
and helping others. Reiki (ray-key) is an ancient healing technique for<br />
modern times. Reiki restores energy balance and vitality by relieving<br />
physical and emotional effects of unreleased stress. Reiki (Spiritually<br />
Guided Life Force Energy) is powerful, yet wonderfully gentle and<br />
nurturing. It supports any medical or healing method a client may be<br />
using. Reiki is a method to aid the body in releasing stress and<br />
tension through deep relaxation.<br/><br/>The itinerary of the class will include:<br/>· Introduction<br/>· Opening Meditation<br/>· What is Reiki and Reiki Energy<br/>· Explanation of Dr. Usui’s Ideals and Three Pillars of Reiki<br/>· Chakra Energy System<br/>· Reiki I attunement<br/>· Clearing Negative Energy<br/>· Hand Placement Positions<br/>· Gassho Meditation<br/>· Healing for the Highest Good<br/>· Closing Meditation<br/>All Day - 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - $125.00<br/><br/><br/>Basic Herbalism I Certificate Course - NOTE: 2 day<br/>(10 Hour) workshop (DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED)<br/>Saturday, 10:00 - 4:00<br/>Sunday, 12:00 - 4:00<br/>$150.00<br/>Please
plan to bring your lunch on Saturday so that no one leaves during the<br />
class - we will have open discussions while we eat. Light snacks and a<br />
beverage will be provided. A two day intensive workshop introducing the<br />
basics of traditional herbalism. A list of herbal medicinal plants will<br />
be reviewed and discussed. Upon completion you will be able to set up a<br />
home apothecary, be familiar with herbal first aid, make salves and<br />
tinctures and herbal foods including herbs for weight loss and<br />
cleansing! A certificate of Herbalism I will be awarded upon<br />
graduation. All this for the low price of $150. You won't leave<br />
empty-handed. A very hands-on class.<br/><br/><br/><br/>March 16th:<br/>Green Cleaning<br/>Tuesday - 7:00 p.m.<br/>$25.00<br/>Learn
healthier methods and formulas for cleaning your home, and explore the<br />
wonderful cleaning properties of essential oils and regular household<br />
items. Going green when we clean helps remove harmful toxins from our<br />
lives.<br/><br/><br/>March 20th:<br/>Weight Loss That Works<br/>Saturday: 9:00 - 12:00<br/>$50.00<br/>Session includes group weight loss hypnosis<br/>Weight
Loss That Works: A coaching program for weight loss that includes<br />
hypnotherapy, effective techniques and information that can change your<br />
life. Are you tired of struggling and fighting the battle of trying to<br />
lose weight? Do you know all the "right" things to do, but still can't<br />
lose weight? Join us for a program that will help you reach your weight<br />
loss goals.<br/><br/><br/>March 25th:<br/>Herbal Skincare<br/>Thursday - 7:00 p.m.<br/>$30.00<br/>Join
me on this hands-on workshop. Learn to identify a selection of herbs,<br />
essential oils and carrier oils that have a special affinity for our<br />
skin. This workshop includes learning to pamper yourself from your head<br />
to your toes the "natural" way. You will learn to make hair rinses,<br />
anti-aging serums, facial steams, clay masks, body powders and<br />
wonderful scrubs with ingredients from around the World! Lots of<br />
handouts, recipes and take home items.<br/><br/><br/>March 27th:<br/>Basic Herbalism I<br/>Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.<br/>$35.00<br/>A
introduction into the world of herbalism. Based on traditional uses<br />
come learn about how to make your own salve, tinctures and oils. Ten<br />
plus herbs will be discussed and used to help you start your home<br />
apothecary. A very hands-on class and not leave empty-handed class for<br />
only $35.00.<br/><br/><br/>Beginning each Thursday, April 8th through May 20th, 2010<br/>The Seven Pathways to Your Soul - The Chakra Energy System<br/>7:00 p.m.<br/>$25.00 each class or $125.00 for all 7 classes if paid in full at time of registration<br/>Join
us in this 7-week intensive workshop and change your world one chakra<br />
at a time! Understand the relationship between your consciousness and<br />
your body and learn about the chakras. We will cover one chakra each<br />
week, how they work, how to remove blockages, the herbs and essential<br />
oils associated with each chakra, and simple exercises to balance your<br />
overall energy. Topics covered are assessment and function, associated<br />
organs, related mental and emotional issues and self-help techniques.<br />
Taught by Reiki Master, Janice Maleyeff<br/><br/><br/>April 10th:<br/>Basic Herbalism II<br/>Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.<br/>$35.00<br/>A
continuation of traditional herbal use. We notch it up and start<br />
reviewing herbs and what those herbs are good for. We will work on<br />
herbs used as alternatives, anthelmintics and astringent herbs and how<br />
to use these herbs in your home apothecary. A very hands-on class and<br />
not leave empty-handed class for only $35.00.<br/><br/><br/>Contact us directly to sign-up for classes at:<br/><br/>univschoolofholistichealing@yahoo.com<br/><br/>(PayPal coming soon!)<br/><br/><br/>Camille F. Edwards<br/>Executive Director 100% grass-fed beef and U-pick strawberries (Raleigh area)tag:xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com,2010-02-28:2327957:Topic:167112010-02-28T18:47:20.925ZPathttps://xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com/profile/2vdizh7hb6560
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Q:</span> Are the cows given any organic grains? Or only grasses/hay, with no<br></br>herbicides/pesticide exposure for years? <br></br><span style="font-weight: bold;">A:</span> Our cows receive ONLY grasses, forages and stored grasses and forages. This is the USDA definition of grass-fed beef. We do not believe in overuse of herbicides. 1) It is not necessary and 2) it is expensive. We use the absolute least amount possible. …<br></br><br></br>
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Q:</span> Are the cows given any organic grains? Or only grasses/hay, with no<br/>herbicides/pesticide exposure for years? <br/><span style="font-weight: bold;">A:</span> Our cows receive ONLY grasses, forages and stored grasses and forages. This is the USDA definition of grass-fed beef. We do not believe in overuse of herbicides. 1) It is not necessary and 2) it is expensive. We use the absolute least amount possible. <br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold;">Q:</span> I assume no antibiotics or growth hormones? <br/><span style="font-weight: bold;">A:</span> The animals destined for our retail program do not receive antibiotics or growth hormones. If an animal becomes injured or sick, it is treated accordingly. If treatment involves antibiotics, it is removed from our retail program and sold through the livestock market or privately on the farm. We do not use growth hormones at all. <br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold;">Q:</span> And if grass-fed, are the cows 100% grass fed, year round? <br/><span style="font-weight: bold;">A:</span> As I mentioned in the first response, they are 100% grass-fed. When the weather does not permit them to be on fresh grass, we have stored hay from our own fields, or bring in purchased hay from a reputable seller. <br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold;">Q:</span> Can one purchase portions of a cow? <br/><span style="font-weight: bold;">A:</span> We want our customers to be happy with our beef. We encourage new customers to purchase small packages of our beef as a "sample" before committing to large orders. However, customers who are familiar with grass-fed beef may be comfortable with purchasing a 1/4 beef (approximately 120 pounds) for $5.00 per pound. We offer a whole beef (approximately 450 pounds) for $4.85/pound. <br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold;">Q:</span> What is the approximate percentage of fat in the ground beef? <br/><span style="font-weight: bold;">A:</span> We ask our processor for an 80/20 mix on our ground beef. Since the beef itself is so lean, we don't want to go any leaner with the mix. <br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold;">Q:</span> What is the price per pound? Is there a charge for the processing, or is that included? <br/><span style="font-weight: bold;">A:</span> We offer retail cuts on the farm. Our prices are listed on our website. The large quantity orders are mentioned above. These prices include all processing. The meat is vacuumed-packed and frozen, freezer-ready. We do have to charge a 2% state sales tax. <br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold;">Q:</span> Are the strawberries organic, non-pesticide, or greenhouse raised? We are all desperately seeking an organic U-pick strawberry resource for our families. <br/><span style="font-weight: bold;">A:</span> Our strawberries are not organic. As I mentioned above, we only use pesticides when absolutely necessary. We follow all procedures for field entry and harvest, and often add extra time to the stated procedures. <br/><br/>Our website address is <span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.DoubleRCattleServices.com">www.DoubleRCattleServices.com</a></span> . Feel free to look around and ask questions. I appreciate the questions you already asked. We encourage people to ask questions of their supplier and be sure that everyone has the same understanding of the production practices. <br/><br/><br/>Thanks again, <br/>Beverly Roberts <br/> Advice on declining the PKU screentag:xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com,2010-02-15:2327957:Topic:165322010-02-15T21:35:27.460ZMeredethhttps://xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com/profile/Meredeth
Have any of you ever opted not to get the newborn screen at the hospital? We did with our last baby (who is 8 weeks old). Since then we have received a letter from the state, a letter from the county, and today-a phone call from the hospital about it. Have any of you ever been through this?<br/>
Have any of you ever opted not to get the newborn screen at the hospital? We did with our last baby (who is 8 weeks old). Since then we have received a letter from the state, a letter from the county, and today-a phone call from the hospital about it. Have any of you ever been through this?<br/> Grassfed, pasture raised meattag:xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com,2010-02-13:2327957:Topic:165022010-02-13T00:33:28.143ZPathttps://xploringholisticalternatives.ning.com/profile/2vdizh7hb6560
Forward:<br></br><br></br>High Country Grassfed is a cooperative of small, family run farms who produce grassfed beef, pork, poultry and lamb in the NC mountains. All of our animals are humanely raised on pasture and are never given antibiotics, medications or hormones. Most of us started raising our own livestock for meat because of the unsafe, unhealthy and inhumane meat being produced in by the conventional factory farms in our country. Meat is USDA inspected, vacuum packed and sold by the cut. …
Forward:<br/><br/>High Country Grassfed is a cooperative of small, family run farms who produce grassfed beef, pork, poultry and lamb in the NC mountains. All of our animals are humanely raised on pasture and are never given antibiotics, medications or hormones. Most of us started raising our own livestock for meat because of the unsafe, unhealthy and inhumane meat being produced in by the conventional factory farms in our country. Meat is USDA inspected, vacuum packed and sold by the cut. Products are ordered through our online store and are then delivered every six weeks.<br/><br/>We currently are delivering to Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Boone and West Jefferson. For more information and to view our products and prices, please visit <a href="http://www.highcountrygrassfed.com">www.highcountrygrassfed.com</a> or email us at highcountrygrassfed@yahoo.com.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>We are taking orders now through Sunday for the Charlotte delivery which will be next Thursday in Waxhaw.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>We are looking for another delivery site more towards the central Charlotte area and this may provide a couple of different opportunities for someone. <br/><br/>We need a hostess or host and this basically involves the use of someone's driveway for an hour. We set up a table with information and some samples and people come by and pick up their pre-ordered food. The hostess gets free delivery plus 20% off of any food that they order. No one goes in the house and our pick ups are usually very quick.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>Another opportunity that people may be interested in is as a helper/volunteer. Our volunteers earn credits equal to $8/hour that cab be applied to purchasing any of our products. Volunteers can assist at the pick up sites by helping to put prders in customer's bags, coolers or cars, taking payments for orders, etc. When our volunteers can meet us at the sites, it lets the other farmers stay home and keep farming and means that only one of us has to be gone for the day.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>Thank you again for your help!<br/><br/><br style="font-weight: bold;"/><span style="font-weight: bold;">Stacy Martin, Yellow Wolf Farm, <a href="http://www.highcountrygrassfed.com">www.highcountrygrassfed.com</a></span> & <a href="http://www.yellowwolffarm.net">www.yellowwolffarm.net</a> -we are also on Face Book!