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When we got married the registry wouldn’t let me put Super Hero as my occupation, they put Home Duties on our marriage certificate instead. But I AM a Super Hero and my Super Hero name is…… The Nourisher.

Archive for May, 2007

National Rain Day a Huge Hit

By Joanne Hay May 24th, 2007

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Prime Minister John Howard's call for Australians to pray for rain has been answered with the nation holding an event that prayed rain. Thousands of people supported and participated in Australia's inaugural National Rain Day on May 8, 2007, which aimed to attract significant rainfall. National ... MORE...

Bowel Bacteria and Vaginal Birth

By Joanne Hay May 23rd, 2007

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The incidence of so called emergency C-Sections and supposed elective cesarean delivery is on the rise. There are many reasons for this. One is the stark terror our women feel when exposed to messages from media, television and movies, family, friends and most criminal of all, ... MORE...

Consumption of raw milk prevents Asthma

By Joanne Hay May 22nd, 2007

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These are the findings of the “PARSIFAL Study€. This newly released study of 14,893 children in five European countries clearly found that the one factor ( which was found to a food ) that reduced Asthma substantially in all regions was consumption of raw milk. Fresno County suffers Asthma in about ... MORE...

Sally Fallon is a Super Hero

By Joanne Hay May 21st, 2007

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And I've discovered her Super Hero name... Edusa, Goddess of Nourishment who takes special care of infants and the young. I spent last week end in the bosom of her league of disciples and demigods of nourishment, at nourishment headquarters in Brisbane, the Sally Fallon Lecture at Griffith University. 450 in ... MORE...

Statistics in Art

By Joanne Hay May 21st, 2007

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Chris Jordan is an American artist has taken statistics, like the amount of money spent each hour by the US on war - $12.5 million - using the actual money, in this case 125,000 one hundred dollar bills and depicting it in prints of incredible beauty. His collection is called ... MORE...

Everyone’s a Winner Baby, That’s No Lie

By Joanne Hay May 14th, 2007

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Congratulations to Ben S of Fitzroy, Warren K of Airlie Beach, Wil P of Brisbane, Jess S of Carlton (All Aussies) and Petra K from San Fransisco. Your Books are on their way. We'd love to hear your impressions when you use them to nourish yourselves and your families. Each ... MORE...

Pull The Plug on Food Advertising

By Joanne Hay May 11th, 2007

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Australia is in the midst of a childhood obesity crisis, so it is vital to protect children from aggressive, commercial marketing of food and drinks. Improving the health of our children and addressing childhood obesity means implementing a range of actions, including reducing the number of food ads on TV. The ... MORE...

History vs Destiny

By Joanne Hay May 9th, 2007

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I received this email today. It's a look into the daily life of our ancestors (Anglo Saxon) 500 years ago. Wow MORE...

National Rain Day - Prayer for Rain

By Joanne Hay May 5th, 2007

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We're very lucky here in Byron Bay to get more than our fair share of rain. Probably why almost 2 million people flock here for holidays every year. The rest of Australia, however is dry, dry, dry. That's why this awesome idea from a bunch of personal development enthusiasts is bound ... MORE...

World Peace Day

By Joanne Hay May 3rd, 2007

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There is a very special event taking place around the world on May 20th. This event, known as 'World Peace Day', is being organized by The Club of Budapest, The Goi Peace Foundation (Japan) and The Global Consciousness ... MORE...

nour·ish (nûrsh, nr-)
  1. To provide with food or other substances necessary for life and growth; feed.
  2. To foster the development of; promote: “Athens was an imperial city, nourished by the tribute of subjects” (V. Gordon Childe).
  3. To keep alive; maintain: nourish a hope.

Originating from Latin Nutrire which means to feed or suckle

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