http://marymc.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by M. Bradley McCauley McCauley en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:19:08 GMT 2010-01-08T12:19:08Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977976367 Cumin is a great tasting spice that has been used since ancient times as a healing and health protecting agent. It has been used around the world mainly for digestion. Taken after a meal in pill form . . . Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:42:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977976367 M. Bradley McCauley McCauley 2010-01-04T22:42:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967308 Modern research has confirmed that artichoke can be used for liver and gallbladder conditions, 'cleaning' the blood, as well as the bladder. Ancient Egyptians honored it as a health and diet food. The . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:28:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967308 M. Bradley McCauley McCauley 2009-12-29T16:28:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963481 The mention of nutmeg usually conjures up images of holiday dishes and aromas.  But nutmeg has more to offer all year round than just spicing up your holiday season. Nutmeg, a native spice of the . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 13:42:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963481 M. Bradley McCauley McCauley 2009-12-26T13:42:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961607 Photo Blogging May be the Pinnacle of Modern Technology.  What better was to photo blog then with pictures from your Holiday.  Many people feel that photo blogging is the most exciting kind . . . Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:30:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961607 M. Bradley McCauley McCauley 2009-12-24T12:30:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958583 What is wrong with Congress using 'sweetheart' deals to get the votes they want?  Come on, it's The American Way of politics isn't it?  Why shouldn't Senator Nelson from Nebraska cave in and . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:41:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958583 M. Bradley McCauley McCauley 2009-12-22T13:41:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955549 "The Optimist Creed," is quoted from Science of Mind 71 (June 1998): Promise Yourself To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. To talk health, happiness, and . . . Sun, 20 Dec 2009 14:07:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955549 M. Bradley McCauley McCauley 2009-12-20T14:07:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977951269 I can't help but think that Obama's biggest disappointment is not in the low poll ratings, as it is realizing that he isn't the kind of president he thought he would be.  Or do you think he is . . . Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:34:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977951269 M. Bradley McCauley McCauley 2009-12-17T13:34:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977923988 I did not choose to write. I write because I have to. Characters bombard me with their need to be heard. A story line falls into place like a missile centering on its target. Articles, novels, stories, . . . Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:04:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977923988 M. Bradley McCauley McCauley 2009-11-30T18:04:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977882930 If you know anyone who is a caregiver, friend, spouse or lover of someone with Dementia or Alzheimer's, you must read Rose Lamott's book, "Just a Word.  Friends Encounter Alzheimer's".  Yes, . . . Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:03:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977882930 M. Bradley McCauley McCauley 2009-11-03T15:03:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977878012 When I wrote my novel, the working title was, 'The Gathering'. The story is about how people come weekly to see Annon, the main character, to learn how to change their lives.  They had heard . . . Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:37:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977878012 M. Bradley McCauley McCauley 2009-10-30T17:37:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977877395 In 1982, I was drawn to a small, well read, paperback book. "The Inner Secret or That Secret Something Within", was the title.  Anonymously written, it was printed in 1922.  I glanced through . . . Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:19:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977877395 M. Bradley McCauley McCauley 2009-10-30T10:19:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977869200 You are in charge of your life. You can live every moment to it's fullest and have all your dreams come true. You have the power within you to fulfill your dreams. The problem with most of us is not . . . Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:02:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977869200 M. Bradley McCauley McCauley 2009-10-25T16:02:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977844158   A few months ago I wrote about the lack of Vitamin D being detrimental to your health! This AM on Good Morning America, Diane Sawyer said 100 million Americans are lacking in vitamin D, including . . . Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:02:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977844158 M. Bradley McCauley McCauley 2009-10-08T14:02:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977844099 Recently The Journal of Food Science, reported the results of a study that investigated the effectiveness of oregano, allspice and garlic, essential oils (EOs), against disease-causing E. coli, Salmonella . . . Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:05:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977844099 M. Bradley McCauley McCauley 2009-10-08T13:05:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977828151 There have been studies indicating heavy cellphone use to brain tumors and salivary gland cancer.   You can make your cell phone use safer, at least use these suggestions until conclusive . . . Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:08:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977828151 M. Bradley McCauley McCauley 2009-09-27T15:08:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977826445 Stress depletes the body of B vitamins which you need to keep the nervous system performing for best health results. Fatigue, irritability, poor concentration, anxiety and depression--all can . . . Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:53:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977826445 M. Bradley McCauley McCauley 2009-09-25T18:53:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977824190 I received this from one of my good friends Bob Richmond.  I think it is worth sharing.  Below it, is the email I had sent to him reference buying American made products.  I hope you will . . . Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:36:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977824190 M. Bradley McCauley McCauley 2009-09-24T02:36:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977823548 Unless your blood pressure is extremely high, requiring prescription medication, try adding these foods daily to slash the numbers. Bananas - loaded with potassium that along with sodium, can . . . Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:54:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977823548 M. Bradley McCauley McCauley 2009-09-23T17:54:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977806322 Heading out tommorw for two weeks with my eldest child and her family in Arlington, VA, one of my favorite places to visit.  Will be keeping in touch with you all but not quite as much. Everyone . . . Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:58:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977806322 M. Bradley McCauley McCauley 2009-09-09T22:58:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977801056 Hormones contain the essence of life and when in decline, can age us faster than most any other deficiency - They are in control of growth and cell activity, and play a major role in the process . . . Sat, 05 Sep 2009 13:54:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977801056 M. Bradley McCauley McCauley 2009-09-05T13:54:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977800092 But I think it's cute.  It's interesting, or perhaps synchronicity that when I was trying to fall asleep last night I was thinking about this, that and the other thing and I got to thinking about . . . Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:57:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977800092 M. Bradley McCauley McCauley 2009-09-04T15:57:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977800083 Peanut Butter For Heart Health?  Magnesium is the key. It's a mineral that significantly reduces cell damage which several studies showed that people who ate at least 320 mg. of magnesium daily . . . Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:39:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977800083 M. Bradley McCauley McCauley 2009-09-04T15:39:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977799931   Can You Create Passion?  Are you finding things that can create passion in your life? Can it be: * Accomplishing a goal? * Feeling you have perfected something? * Accumulating . . . Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:33:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977799931 M. Bradley McCauley McCauley 2009-09-04T13:33:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977799905 Science is reporting that low levels of Vitamin D is so widespread it has become a serious health problem for women and men of all ages. Reliable research from many studies have shown higher levels . . . Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:58:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977799905 M. Bradley McCauley McCauley 2009-09-04T12:58:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977798837 It's been a while since I posted any of my Quick Tips 4 U - If you all like them, I'll do one weekly.  I miss doing them. Health: A Tuft's University study found that diet and other lifestyles . . . Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:06:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977798837 M. Bradley McCauley McCauley 2009-09-03T17:06:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977798825 Step One:   Make it fun! If you don't love exercise, try to bring things you do love into the exercise experience. Step Two: Make it convenient. If you want exercise to become a habit, . . . Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:43:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977798825 M. Bradley McCauley McCauley 2009-09-03T16:43:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977798693 Did you know that regular bean eaters weigh about 6.6 pounds less than non-bean eaters, according to a recent Real Age article? Bet you didn't know that studies have found beans reduce the risk of breast . . . Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:23:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977798693 M. Bradley McCauley McCauley 2009-09-03T15:23:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977794577 Cloves: Used traditionally for dental pain. Apply oil of clove to the gum when you have a toothache. Use it in warm water for a foot bath for athlete's foot. It is also an anti-microbial. It helps with . . . Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:40:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977794577 M. Bradley McCauley McCauley 2009-08-31T16:40:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977787632 Barbara Cartland-- For many years, Barbara Cartland wrote more than 723 book, and was considered the most prolific author of the 20th Century. The Step Grandmother of Princess Diana, she reigned throughout . . . Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:00:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977787632 M. Bradley McCauley McCauley 2009-08-25T19:00:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977783815 Several weeks ago, the President announced an agreement with the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) to achieve $80 billion in savings as part of health care "reform." The Congressional . . . Sat, 22 Aug 2009 13:30:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977783815 M. Bradley McCauley McCauley 2009-08-22T13:30:45Z