Shiitake

Shiitake are native to Japan, China and Korea and have been grown in all three countries since prehistoric times.The oldest record regarding the shiitake mushroom dates back to CE 199 at the time of Emperor Chūai in Japan.They have been cultivated for over 1,000 years. The first written record of shiitake cultivation can be traced to Wu Sang Kwuang in China, born during the Song Dynasty.The name shiitake originates from its Japanese name, shiitake.  listen (help·info) (kanji: 椎茸). Shiitake are also dried and sold as preserved food. These are rehydrated by soaking in water before using. Many people prefer dried shiitake to fresh, considering that the sun-drying process draws out the umami flavour from the dried mushrooms. The stems of shiitake are rarely used in Japanese and other cuisines, primarily because the stems are harder and take longer to cook than the soft fleshy caps.Shii is the Japanese name of the tree Castanopsis cuspidata that provides the dead logs on which it is typically cultivated, and take means "mushroom". Other common names by which the mushroom is known in English include "Chinese black mushroom", "black forest mushroom", "black mushroom", "golden oak mushroom", or "oakwood mushroom"...



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High hemoglobin

The threshold for high hemoglobin for high hemoglobin count is slightly different from one medical practice to another. It is generally defined as a multiple of 17.5 grams (g) hemoglobin per deciliter (DL) in the blood of men and 15.5 g / dl for women. In children, the definition of a high hemoglobin count varies with age and gender.

The high number of hemoglobin is somewhat different from the high number of red blood cells in the blood, because each cell can not have the same amount of protein hemoglobin. So, what could have big hemoglobin count even if your number of red blood cells in the blood falls to normal range.A high hemoglobin count indicates above-average concentration of protein to carry oxygen in the blood. Hemoglobin (HGB or Hg) is the main component of red blood cells. Hemoglobin count - also referred to as hemoglobin - demonstrates the ability to carry oxygen your blood.

Depression is very common ...

Depression is very common :Some people don't really understand about depression. For example, they may react to a depressed person's low energy with criticism, yelling at the person for acting lazy or not trying harder.

Some people mistakenly believe that depression is just an attitude or a mood that a person can shake off. It's not that easy.

Sometimes friends or family members recognize that someone is depressed. They may respond with love, kindness, or support, hoping that the sadness will soon pass.

They may offer to listen if the person wants to talk. If the depressed feeling doesn't pass with a little time, friends or loved ones may encourage the person to get help from a doctor, therapist, or counselor.

But not everyone recognizes depression when it happens to someone they know.

Sometimes even people who are depressed don't take their condition seriously enough. Some people feel that they are weak in some way because they are depressed. This is wrong — and it can even be harmful if it causes people to hide their depression and avoid getting help.

Occasionally, when depression causes physical symptoms (things like headaches or other stress-related problems), a person may see a doctor. Once in a while, even a well-meaning doctor may not realize a person is depressed, and just treat the physical symptoms.

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Smart Watch

Smart Watch (DZ09).My smart.
The smart watch (Smart Watch) DZ09 connects with a cell phone up to 10 m away via Bluetooth, receives a small SIM card and memory card up to 32 gb. It can work independently of the mobile phone.
See other functions and details below:
Smart Watsch DZ09 Features: Smart Dialer, Contacts, Call Reminder, Alarm, Anti-loss, Pedometer, Sleep Monitor, Sedentary Reminder, Calendar, Calculator, Sound Recorder, Camera, Audio Player, Facebook Browser, Whatsapp.

Specification:
-CU: MTK6260A
-Network & Connectivity:
-SIM Card: Single SIM Card (Micro SIM Card) Can be as a phone
-Frequency: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
-Bluetooth: (Built-in) - BT3.0, BT4.0
-Storage: RAM 128M, ROM 64M; External memory: Support TF card up to 32GB
-Display: 1.56 inch TFT LCD, 240 x 240 pixels
Camera: 1.3 M

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Planting Herbs - part IV

Many of the plants we grow such as annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees are herbs in the true sense of the word. With increased interest in recent years in continental or gourmet cooking the word "herb" is nearly always thought of by home gardeners to mean the "culinary" herb.

The herbs I have grown are listed below with instructions for growing them. Perhaps inexperienced gardeners as well as those who have not yet had the pleasure of growing these interesting plants will give some thought to starting a small herb garden.

HERBS TO GROW FROM SEED

LAVENDER (Lavandula). I have had excellent success with germinating seeds of lavender giving a four-week pre-chilling period in the coldframe before bringing into the greenhouse with germination in 14 days. This year sown under the lights the seeds germinated in 15 days with no pre-chilling period. 

This is a hardy perennial with gray foliage and spikes of fragrant lavender flowers, which when dried are used to perfume the linen chest and for sachets. Dry easily when hung free in a dry garage or attic.

MARJORAM, SWEET (Majorana hortensis) This is a perennial in frost-free sections of the South but is grown as a hardy annual in the North. Sow seed indoors with germination in 7 to 10 days. Grows to 12 inches; space 6 inches apart.

 Plants may be potted up and grown in the greenhouse or sunny window over -the winter. Adds a delicate flavor to lamb, fish, salads and soups.

MINT (Mentha spicata) This mint is very easy to grow. It is a hardy perennial and spreads by root stolons. Sown indoors seed germinates in 10 to 15 days. It grows to 2 feet and is rather sprawling, in habit. Space 12 inches apart. Is at its best in good rich soil. Fine to use for mint jelly and in mint juleps, lemonade and other fruit drinks.

SESAME (Sesamum orientale) This herb has whitish colored leaves and pretty pink flowers. Needs warmth for germination and should not be planted into the garden until -the soil and air are very warm; about 70 degrees. This would be in late May in our location. Germination will take place in 3 to 7 days. Although they grow 21/2 to 3 feet they need but 9 or 10 inches between plants as they do not branch. Seeds are used to flavor breads, crackers and cookies.

BORAGE (Borago officinalis) This has pinkish blossoms which turn blue like the perennial pulmonaria. It is an annual and should be planted directly to the garden in early May in the North. Growing to 2 feet it should be spaced 10 inches apart. Germinates in 7 -to 10 days. Resents transplanting except when quite small. It is excellent used in tossed salad to add a most elusive flavor.

CHERVIL (Anthriscus cerefolium) Although this plant will germinate in the fall and live over the winter I would advise the inexperienced gardener to grow it as an annual, sowing the seed to the garden in mid-May (in this area). Grows to 2 feet and should be spaced 8 inches apart. Grows quickly and is mature in 6 weeks. Resents transplanting. Fresh leaves can be frozen in small packets after washing carefully. Excellent to flavor egg dishes...

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Herbs

Curcuma longa:Unlike with many spice-rack staples, you can get a therapeutic dose of turmeric from food. A pinch per serving is all you need, says Reenita Malhotra, an Ayurvedic clinician in San Jose, California. In supplement form, take 4 grams of turmeric daily.This staple of Indian cooking is a powerful anti-inflammatory. Some studies suggests it works to ease the pain of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It may also help with other inflammatory conditions, such as tendinitis, and it may even protect your heart, given what we now know about the role of inflammation in heart disease.

Mentha x piperita:For run-of-the-mill upset stomach, plain old peppermint tea can help. To treat IBS, take one capsule containing 0.2 milliliters of peppermint essential oil one to three times a day with water and before meals.“Peppermint will cause heartburn and worsen acid reflux in some people,” says Snow. If you experience either of these problems, stop taking the herb.You’d be hard-pressed to find a better stomach-calming herb than peppermint (hence after-dinner mints). “It’s really good for any kind of digestive upset,” says Bunting.

 And peppermint oil, which comes in enteric-coated capsules, is one of the most effective natural treatments for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Because the capsules are coated, they pass through the stomach and open in the intestines, where they have an antispasmodic effect on the muscles that go haywire during IBS, leading to diarrhea and/or constipation, the condition’s main symptoms.

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Prostate Cancer Symptoms

 When a tumor causes your prostate gland to swell, or when cancer spreads beyond your prostate, you may experience the following symptoms:

Blood in your urine or sperm

You may feel pressure or pain in your rectum.

Lower back, hips, pelvis, or thigh pain or stiffness

I'm having new problems getting an erection.

The need to pee frequently, particularly at night

Having difficulty starting or stopping a urine stream

A sluggish stream or one that comes and goes

When you laugh or cough, you leak pee.

being unable to pee while standing

When you pee, you may experience pain or burning.

When you ejaculate, you may experience pain or burning.

When you ejaculate, you produce less fluid.

The tendency is also for you to have less room for other things, such as high-fat foods, when you eat more fruits and vegetables.

It is important to detect these symptoms in time.Contact your doctor immediately...

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