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magnesium? maybe. . .

I wasn’t looking for any information on magnesium when first it came in the form of an article in Vol.9 Issue 1 of Namaste Magazine called “The Miracle of Magnesium” written by Dr. Carolyn Dean (www.carolyndean.com). And then in “Naked Chocolate” written by David Wolfe and Shazzie. The pages of this book simply opened to the chapter on magnesium after I lifted it from the bookstore’s shelf. This twice in a short span of time means it’s time to listen. www.namastepublishing.co.uk www.carolyndean.com

Dr. Carolyn Dean states, “The only contraindications to magnesium are caused in people with outright kidney failure, bowel obstruction, Myasthenia gravis, or heart block.” She went on to write, “Magnesium deficiency triggers or causes the following conditions Anxiety and Panic attacks, Asthma, Blood clots, Bowel disease, Cystitis, Depression, Detoxification, Diabetes, Fatigue, Heart disease, Hypertension, Hypoglycemia, Insomnia, Kidney disease, Liver disease, Migraine, Masculoskeletal conditions, Nerve problems, Osteoporosis, Raynaud’s syndroms, Tooth decay, Obstetrics and Gynecology.” And she explained, in a little more detail, magnesium’s role in the the above-mentioned.

“Naked Chocolate” -so nice to read-will impress you with the amount of research that went into its writing, and, it could be, that all chocoholics will agree that the recipes are to die for. (Not that I particularly like that expression, but it works). The importance of magnesium, can’t forget about magnesium, is carefully explained in this book. www.sunfood.com

Got to do more research because this vitamin, mineral, nutrition stuff-can get complicated. And if those tablets in the bottle are not up to snuff, then not only are they worthless, they can be harmful, too.

If you want to know all about chocolate, “Naked Chocolate” is a wonderful surprise and a great way to rev up your nutrition. Don’t believe me? You’ll understand when you read it.

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our world

Sometimes I’m at a loss, for brief moments, as to what and how to think about our world. I understand that it’s a spectacular world. However, so much is happening all over at any given time, and much is said and written about it, that it’s nice to simply draw a blank some of the time, and think about absolutely nothing. Or simplify and think only of the things that are pleasing for as long as we need in order to relax enough to enjoy and appreciate the world we live in. For although there are lots of heavy-duty things going on; there are also wonderful happenings that could make our hearts sing. And unless we stop and see the good and appreciate it, most likely we’ll miss it. And that would be unfortunate.

“When we are unable to find tranquility within ourselves, it is useless to seek it elsewhere.” -Rochefoucauld, French philosopher

“Don’t hurry, don’t worry. You’re only here for a short visit.” – anonymous

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manchester, nh and a few of its neighbors

I never realized the history that is Manchester, NH until I picked up the book AMOSKEAG by Tamara K Hareven & Randolph Langenbach. In it is written that “The Amoskeag Company founded the city of Manchester and dominated it over the entire century of its existence. There was hardly a person in Manchester between 1838, when construction began, and 1936, when the mills shut down, whose life was not in some way affected by the company.” www.manchesternh.gov

Tonight I’ll read about the Manchester I knew, and about the role the Amoskeag Millyard played in the lives of the many people who lived at the time when, “it was the world’s largest textile plant, employing up to seventeen thousand workers.” I wish those red brick factories that line the Merrimack River could tell the stories of those whose lives were impacted by the founding of the Amoskeag Mills in this American city.

The Manchester of today is changing. The once short restaurant list is now much longer, and folks don’t necessarily go to Boston for things that they “need”, and new businesses are opening, companies are locating here. Highways are being expanded, and homes are being built. And these days those solid red brick buildings have new occupants. But it was only a short time ago, or so it seems, when Thursday evening on Elm Street was a time for families and friends to shop together. They’d walk up one side of the street and down the other stopping at the small stores along the way. Woolworth’s was there – it had something for everyone-even if was just sitting at the long clean counter enjoying an ice cream soda. And there was The Puritan where folks would go before, during or after shopping often for a grilled English muffin with lots of butter, or a grilled tomato and cheese sandwich, a root beer float, a sundae, or a cup of coffee – there was something very pleasing about a cup of coffee in that small white cup at The Puritan. Then it happened – almost in the blink of an eye-that Elm Street became a lonely place as people drove toward the newly-built Mall of New Hampshire. www.puritanbackroom.com/history.php

Now, after all those years of lonliness, Elm Street is looking good. And, just as with the factories, once again it’s occupied with businesses. Manchester has a phenomenal location. It’s approximately (depending on traffic) one hour from Boston, from the coast of Maine, and from the White Mountains. And The Lakes Region are never forgotten with there many beautiful big lakes and small mountains. Wonderful places, including Concord, the capital of New Hampshire, are bustling, and its many small shops near the capitol and along the main street, are thisclose to Manchester. www.lakesregion.org www.winnipesaukee.com www.concordnhchamber.com www.visitwhitemountains.com www.visitmaine.com

And one hour north of Logan International Airport in Boston, and nearer to Manchester, is a grand New England Victorian hotel called Wentworth By The Sea in New Castle. It’s a AAA Four Diamond resort and it’s also a member of Historic Hotels of America due to the fact that at the end of the Russo-Japanese War in 1905, the Treaty of Portsmouth Conference was held there. The Portsmouth Peace Treaty was the result. Wentworth By the Sea Hotel & Spa is a beautiful place to be. If wending your way by car, be sure to stop at a good eating establishment for a delicious seafood meal.
www.wentworth.com/seacoast-nh

Have fun!