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The amazing health benefits of the Bay Leaf
I have been making homemade soup Musings with for over a decade for months out of the year. One goal I have is to start a business making “Soup for Seniors” and delivering the soup to peoples homes in mason jars. More about that and my soup making another time this winter. I love to have my soup for lunch everyday! (My soup in picture above) Today I want to share with you what I have learned recently about bay leaves! I have used one or two bay leaves in my soup making every time. This herb has been around for centuries for medicinal purposes as well as for flavoring food. Now I did know that when boiled there is no flavor, but I knew there had to be a reason I put them in my soup, and now I know why! The bay leaf is extraordinary for its many health benefits, such as helping treat cancer, gas and bloating and digestion. There’s even some evidence it may help treat dandruff, muscle and joint pain, and skin infections. Find out how to use this ancient herb in order to get some of these amazing benefits. The addition of bay leaves to meat converts triglycerides to monounsaturated fats. Bay leaf, including bay leaf essential oil, offers antimicrobial and antioxidant benefits. Evaluation of the use of bay leaf extracts showed that both the leaves and fruits were potent against Breast
Cancer cell models. The study notes bay leaf as Melinda a potential natural agent for breast cancer therapy by comparing cells that were induced with the extracts and those that were not. In vitro studies were conducted using extracts of the bay leaf against colon cancer cell growth. By using a process of incorporating ingredients, such as bay leaf into food, results exhibited the potential for colon cancer-regulating properties, showing relevance to protection against colorectal cancer during early stages of detection. Bay leaf can help lower blood sugar levels. Research suggests that by taking ground bay leaf two times per day, blood sugar levels and cholesterol levels (LDL) dropped in participants in the study. It’s important to note that this study included the regular medication that the subjects were using for diabetes. However, the benefits were positive, also showing that it increases the good cholesterol (HDL). Bay leaves may have an impact on the gastrointestinal system by promoting urination, which helps release toxins in the body. Within bay leaves are certain compounds containing enzymes that may help eliminate an upset tummy and soothe irritable bowel syndrome, reducing bloating and gas. I hope you enjoyed this article! Stay tuned for more tips!
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Party Time! History Colorado rolls out birthday festivities statewide Create an epic day (or week!) worthy of this momentous occasion his fine state could use a break. Colorado deserves a party unlike any other this year. Starting Monday, July 27, History Colorado lets the good times roll all the way to its big day on Saturday, August 1. Everyone in Colorado is invited to celebrate their state with a birthday bundle of festive occasions, both online and in person. Our annual day of free admission at all eight of our museums throughout the state, including the History Colorado Center in downtown Denver, makes its triumphant return on August 1. And this year it has a sidekick: For the first time ever, Colorado Day festivities will also include a full week of digital delights. A combination of live virtual events, carefully crafted videos, an online
Birthday Bash bursting with fun and games, and a Spirit Week of playful prompts on social media ensure this year's celebration will be one for all and one for the record books. Special guest Governor Jared Polis will pop into our social media channels, and our five members of the State Historian’s Council will describe their favorite things about the state on our blog. New videos will showcase the great outdoors, while perfect recipes and downloadable crafts are also available. Summer living is easy. All online elements await at h-co. org/coloradoday, including registration for the virtual birthday party at 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 1. Free admission to museums can be booked via h-co.org/welcome. All visitors who select tickets
for Saturday, August 1 in the online reservation system will be able to book at no charge. At the beautiful History Colorado Center, a historic day of entertainment awaits throughout four floors of interactive exhibits—including the final weekend for Beer Here! Brewing the New West, and the critically acclaimed art exhibit Hecho en Colorado—plus the whimsical John Denver Experience in our sun-soaked Anschutz Hamilton Hall. Amid all the fun, History Colorado also gets down to business: on Colorado Day it will pass the role of official State Historian from Dr. William Wei to Dr. Duane Vandenbusche. Visit HistoryColorado.org, or call 303-HISTORY, for more information.
South Suburban and Highlands Ranch Metro District announce opening of new disc golf course The Highlands Ranch Metro District and funding partner South Suburban Parks and Recreation announced the opening of the new West Fork Disc Golf Course, 9095 S. Broadway in Highlands Ranch. The 18-hole public course, professionally designed by John Bird and Birdie Disc Golf LLC, features a mix of open shots and more technical areas. It offers varied play for both recreational players and those with more experience. “The ability to recreate and enjoy the outdoors is something the Metro District has always highly valued, but during this time, the chance to decompress and connect to nature is even more important,” said Nick Adamson, natural resources manager. The course winds through the West Fork Open Space and takes advantage of existing trails, which will remain open to all users. The total course distance ranges from 4,446 feet to 5,772 feet, depending on the position of the baskets. A bike rack, skate-
board rack and restroom are available near the course’s new 52-space parking lot, accessible from South Broadway. The project was completed for less than the budgeted
amount of $480,000. South Suburban Parks and Recreation partnered with the Metro District in funding and contributed $160,000. The course is open daily from 6 a.m. to dusk. All dogs must be leashed, and glass containers, littering and motorized vehicles are prohibited. Drop-in use is free, and permits are available for organized play such as tournaments or tag (ladder) play. The object of disc golf is similar to golf — to make it from the tee to the hole in as few attempts as possible. Instead of swinging a club at a ball, participants throw a flying disc towards an elevated metal basket. Visitors are reminded to enjoy the outdoors responsibly. They should wear a mask when around people outside of their household, stay six feet apart, clean their hands frequently and stay home if they are sick. Users should bring their own water. A restroom, bike rack and skateboard rack are available in the parking lot.
DISC GOLF OPEN DAILY Free, drop in use 6 am to dusk. 9095 S. Broadway Contact 303-791-2710 for more information for organized use such as tournaments and tag play, which requires a permit.
