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Marlene Affeld
Bio
“A passionate writer for more than 30 years, Marlene Affeld’s passion for the environment inspires her to write informative articles to assist others in living a green lifestyle.”
Stories (103/0)
Help! I Am Losing My Hair
By: Marlene Affeld Cysteine Amino Acid Cysteine amino acid (Cys), also known as L-cysteine or Acetyl L-cysteine is a semi-essential proteinogenic amino acid that includes the element sulfur. Cysteine naturally occurs in a broad assortment of foods, including meat, poultry, fish, grains, nuts, seeds, dairy products, egg yolks, sprouts, garlic, onions, broccoli, and red peppers.
By Marlene Affeld4 years ago in Longevity
Dim Estrogen Blocker
By: Marlene Affeld If you are one of the millions of persons experiencing symptoms of estrogen imbalance or estrogen dominance, you may have heard about the benefits of DIM estrogen blocker and wonder if the dietary supplement could help treat your medical issues.
By Marlene Affeld4 years ago in Longevity
Seeking Seratonin
By: Marlene Affeld Obesity in America is a nationwide epidemic. It’s a global problem. Recently released statistics validate that more than 2.1 billion persons or as much as 30 percent of the planet’s population carry excess weight, with the majority of this percentage considered morbidly obese.
By Marlene Affeld4 years ago in Longevity
Hawaiian Opihi – The Deadliest Delicacy
“Try it, Mickey – you will like it!” If you have an opportunity to taste Opihi, do not turn it down. Opihi, known as the “Deadliest Delicacy” in Hawaii, is a “superfood,” chock full of iodine, fat-free and delicious. An edible shellfish, Opihi (Cellana exarata) of the limpet species of marine gastropod mollusks found growing attached to rocks where the ocean meets the shore, is a rare treat either eaten raw with salt or seaweed or cooked over a driftwood fire on the grill and garnished with butter and lemon. Others prefer opihi slurped fresh from the shell, wiggly tentacles and all, garnished with a dash of Tabasco. Opihi is also scrumptiously pickled, seasoned with soy and ginger.
By Marlene Affeld4 years ago in Feast
Can I Still Have Sex? Dating And Herpes Simplex
Genital herpes has become an epidemic of gargantuan proportions that no one wants to talk about. However, if you are part of the dating scene and exposed to the virus or you are a patient that has been recently diagnosed with the herpes virus, there are things you need to know about this relatively mild, but distressing virus that can cause ugly, painful and embarrassing outbreaks in areas of the body that seldom see the light of day.
By Marlene Affeld4 years ago in Filthy
A Hundred Pound Wet Rat
Have you ever seen a 100-pound wet rat? The first time I spotted a large male beaver on Cedar Creek, (Mineral County, Montana) that's exactly what I thought it was. I looked again, perhaps the gangly creature waddling down the bank was a bear cub. My next thought was, where is Mama Bear?
By Marlene Affeld4 years ago in Petlife
Tongkat Ali - Aphrodisiac Extraordinaire
Tongkat Ali, (Eurycoma Longifolia) also known as Jack, Long Jack, or Nagaekasa, is a small evergreen shrub with pinnate leaves. Native to the jungles of Malaysia, Indonesia, Burma, Thailand, and Viet Nam, the herbaceous plant has been utilized to promote sexual desire and a healthy libido. For centuries, native rainforest tribes have employed Tongkat Ali as a natural aphrodisiac.
By Marlene Affeld4 years ago in Filthy
Avocado – The Fertility Fruit
Written By: Marlene Affeld One of Mother Nature’s crowning achievements, avocados are considered a perfect food. If the avocado were discovered today, it would be considered a miracle food. If avocados are not part of your daily diet, they should be.
By Marlene Affeld4 years ago in Feast
Trees Are an Essential Part of Our Life Experience
Trees are not just a key to the natural ecosystem; they are an essential part of our life experience. From majestic individual trees that have historical significance or to a quiet grove of greenery, we seek for solitude; trees enrich our life experience only by just being there. Trees are the longest-lived and most substantial plant form on Earth, and throughout recorded history, trees have been acknowledged as symbols of power, wisdom, fertility, and life.
By Marlene Affeld4 years ago in Wander
When The Warm Winds Blow
People who have spent some time in Montana tell eerie tales of the warm winter winds. Have you ever experienced a chinook? If so, you surely remember the sudden change in the weather. A dismal, gray, snowy day, and suddenly everything doesn't look quite so bleak. A bit of sunshine breaks through the dark cloud cover, and the day begins to brighten. A frigid cold day warms.
By Marlene Affeld4 years ago in Wander
Trout Fishing in Montana - A Perfect Day
Trout depend on cold water to survive. Our waters are cold; trout flourish in Montana. Brook Trout are the easiest to catch but the most sensitive to water temperature; their population begins to diminish in waters that exceed 68 degrees F., Montana's other species of trout are comfortable at slightly warmer temps. Many fishermen feel that the wary Brown Trout is the most difficult to catch.
By Marlene Affeld4 years ago in Wander
Social Stigma of Hair Loss in Women
Have you noticed a gradual and progressive increase in the number of hairs lost when combing or brushing? Perhaps after months or years of vain denial, you have realized that the mirror does not lie, visible thinning has occurred. You're not alone if you're experiencing breakage, increased hair shedding, or significant hair loss.
By Marlene Affeld4 years ago in Blush