Seeds of Wellness

01/23/2026

It’s going to be cold with temperatures and wind chills that most residential heating systems are NOT designed for.

- Newer homes may struggle to maintain set temperature

- Older homes may not maintain temperature at all, even while the system is running continuously

- Indoor temperatures may gradually drop, and this can be normal under extreme conditions

What You Can Do to Help Your Heating System:

- Increase your thermostat 2–4 degrees above normal before the coldest temperatures arrive

- Remove programmable thermostats from setback mode and place them on permanent HOLD

- Replace your furnace or heat pump air filter

- Keep garage doors closed as much as possible

- Limit opening exterior doors

- Ensure supply and return vents are not blocked or obstructed

For High-Efficiency (90%+) Furnaces:

-Keep intake and exhaust pipes clear of ice and snow

-These are typically two white PVC pipes located on the side or back of your home (sometimes on the roof)

Do NOT go on your roof to clear them do not walk outside if unsafe. Goahead and get a clear path and tarp so tarp can be removed for a walk path (is not 100% and extreme caution needed with ice)

If Your Home Temperature Is Dropping: don’t panic

- In extreme cold and wind chill, homes may not recover temperature until outdoor conditions improve

- Set your thermostat to HOLD at desired heat and gradually increase… don’t overwork your system.

Extra Tips:

- Cooking soups or stews and boiling water can help add humidity and warmth. But not a reliable heat source and if power is out and you have a gas stove or gas fire place … YOU HAVE to have proper ventalation to prevent oxygen depletion.

DO NOT use ovens or grills to heat your home nor use them inside your home.

Portable Generators need to be outside the home.

Some information is from a post by Russell HVAC and was originally posted in Cherokee connection. I do not know the company however, information is valuable.

01/23/2026

A few tips for this crazy storm heading this way:

If roads are not passable and pipes burst make sure you know where your shut off valves are.

Keep a dry area to walk your dogs and prevent their paws from getting too cold. Lay a tarp down anchored with rocks or other tonight. When safe remove and have hay ready to toss out on area.

DIY easy ice melt: 1 Gallon of water 1T dish soap and 1/2 +cup of alcohol. Mix /shake and pour on walkway. Won’t immediately freeze.

Warming areas for barn cats use hay NOT blankets. Blankets hold the cold and straw will insulate.

Have your family and neighbors number handy. For your elderly neighbors: Go ahead and set up an emergency signal so they or you can communicate (if no cell service for some reason) if help is needed.

Be safe, stay warm and stay away from trees. Keep the fur babies safe and warm. Remember, ice is dangerous for a sled … play it safe and keep your kiddos safe. Bicycle helmets!

01/23/2026

Meatball Sub night.

01/18/2026

01/18/2026

01/18/2026

A healthy snack for one does not mean healthy for another. Make sure you know what is healthy for you!

Scheduling new clients in February… January booked. Little availability in February.

01/16/2026

Fashion from fruit farms—Uganda extracts fiber from banana plant stems (agricultural waste) creating textiles stronger than cotton, softer than linen, and antimicrobial naturally. One hectare produces fiber for 2,000 garments annually—forever, without replanting. 👕🍌

Banana plants produce fruit once, then stems are cut down (standard practice). Ugandan textile engineers developed mechanical extraction pulling fibers from these discarded stems—each stem yields 200g of fiber. The fiber is naturally strong (tensile strength 40% higher than cotton), has natural antimicrobial properties (similar to bamboo), biodegradable, and requires zero additional land use (it's byproduct of banana farming). Processing uses 90% less water than cotton, no pesticides, and banana plants regenerate from roots indefinitely—perpetual harvest without replanting.

But global fashion industry supply chains are optimized for cotton and polyester—the two cheapest fibers due to massive industrial infrastructure and subsidized fossil fuels (polyester is petroleum-based). Switching requires fashion brands to develop new supplier relationships, adjust processing equipment, and retrain quality control for new material properties. Despite banana fiber being superior sustainably and performance-wise, brands maintain existing supply chains because changing is operationally complex. Fast fashion prioritizes speed and cost over innovation.

For sustainable fashion and agricultural efficiency, banana fiber uses waste to create superior textiles—no additional land, water, or chemicals needed. For industry inertia, maintaining established suppliers and processes beats exploring alternatives requiring effort. Uganda could become textile exporter. Fashion industry continues cotton/polyester dominance while discussing "sustainability."

Should fashion industry keep using cotton and petroleum when agricultural waste makes better textiles?

📊 Source: Makerere University (Uganda), January 2026

01/07/2026

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Under President Trump’s leadership, common sense, scientific integrity, and accountability have been restored to federal food and health policy.

For decades, the Dietary Guidelines favored corporate interests over common-sense, science-driven advice to improve the health of Americans.

That ends today.

The new Dietary Guidelines call for prioritizing high-quality protein, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains—and avoiding highly processed foods and refined carbohydrates.

https://realfood.gov/

01/07/2026

Stop BWXT's Uranium Processing Expansion in Jonesborough!. 1,822 signatures are still needed!

12/11/2025

Making bone broth! Have to add your needed herbs and fungi!

12/10/2025

Patreon page is live!!
I will be adding content over the next week! Get in early !

Monthly Webinars and Holistic Wellness, Reiki Courses, QiGong,

12/06/2025

HR 2289 is moving fast through Congress. If passed, it would undermine local control and remove the ability of communities to oversee where and how wireless infrastructure is deployed.

At the same time, the FCC’s current Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is open for public comment—a rare and critical opportunity to demand:

• Modern, science-based exposure guidelines
• Full transparency about frequencies, power levels, and emissions
• Accountability for siting decisions
• Local authority to protect residents
• Independent evaluation of wireless risks

You can make a meaningful difference.
Congress and the FCC respond when the public speaks loudly and consistently.

Take action now:
Write to Congress and the FCC urging them to:

Reject HR 2289
Preserve local control over wireless siting
Require transparency and updated standards for all wireless deployments

Your voice matters. Your community’s safety depends on it.
The window to shape the outcome is open now—don’t wait.

Visit https://anh-usa.org/invisible-emissions-invisible-accountability/