THE RADISH AND THE RUTABAGA

I asked one of my three table mates, Lloyda, what the difference between the rutabaga and the turnip. Being familiar with the food business she said they were the same. Further research shows the other non official name for the rutabaga is Swedish turnip. But when the information is in book-print that has been checked over by a holistic medical doctor, the benefits of the rutabaga seem reliable. It is further stated that the rutabaga contains the right combination of minerals to provide strength for a person seeking to recover from Multiple Sclerosis as it balances the iodine with the potassium necessary for body building. For best results its cooking juices should be eaten (perhaps adding it to the soup.) The rutabaga along with “plenty of green vegetables” will become a part of a nourishing meal. This combination has been found helpful for those suffering from Parkinson’s disease as well as for those facing kidney problems.

It is important also to give proper credit to the little red radish that wants us to know it contains iron and silicon that balances the elements in the body that give resistive forces to help cure and eradicate cancer. Anemia as well as the entire nervous system has been helped by consuming the radish. It is best prepared in a gelatin salad and served about three times a week. The radish does not give up its resources easily and needs to be finely chopped for the best assimilation. Grate them, slice them, dice them or even toss them into your blender along with the rest of your “green drink” for a very healthful cocktail.

As in all colleges there are many subjects to study in "Earth School" besides nourishing our bodies with healthful foods. Sooner or later the subject of finances must be understood. I compromised my own retirement funds by deciding to help worthy students by saving the interest they would need for student loans. Many nieces and nephews have been helped without signing official documents, except one. When our son graduated from the University of Victoria he was the top student and won the gold medal that year. He paid his own tuition fees and other expenses through scholarships and summer work. It seemed like a good idea to use these funds to help his cousins and other nieces and nephews. I feel obligated to warn others that legal papers need to be signed before releasing funds. The paper needed for these documents can be made from the beetle killed trees and the environment is benefited as well. Both parties involved can avoid the stress and illness that can result when legal papers are not signed and thus health be compromised.