Maple syrup extract enhances antibiotic action

Antibiotics save lives, but there is a downside to their ubiquity. High doses can kill healthy cells along with bacteria, while also spurring the creation of 'superbugs' that don't respond to known antibiotics. Now, researchers report a natural way that could reduce antibiotic use without sacrificing health: a maple syrup extract that increases the potency …

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It’s true: The sound of nature helps us relax

Playing 'natural sounds' affects the bodily systems that control the flight-or-fright and rest-digest autonomic nervous systems, with associated effects in the resting activity of the brain, new research shows. Read full article on Science Daily.

Creative Log Piles!

These pictures have been circulating via email for a while but since we cannot use the photos directly on our web site I have been trying to track down a source web site which does have them. Found it! So, this spring as you harvest and pile your new stores of firewood, here is some …

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“A Working Forest” DVD – group purchase opportunity

If you enjoyed the movie shown at the AGM (or perhaps if you missed it) and would like your own copy to keep for reference, Kevin Predon has negotiated a group purchase price of just US$10 per DVD + shipping if we order a minimum of 5 copies. Please contact Kevin asap if you are …

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AGM Reports & Presentations available

Treasurer reports, Membership report, and presentations on activity by the Communications Committee and the Education & Events committee, presented at the AGM this past Saturday, are now available for viewing or download in the members' area. If you are a current member but have forgotten your password, use the comment form to request it be …

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