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Fall for the Lawn - 08/01/2009 - The lawn in late summer is like a marathoner at the end of those 26.2 miles: hot, tired, and really thirsty. It needs some serious recuperation to be at the top of its game next year. Help get it there via the soil....see article |
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Grow Your Own Sprouts - 07/01/2009 - Sprouted seeds (alfalfa, clover, sunflower) make a nice topper to sandwiches and salads. Bean sprouts (mung, lentil, garbanzo) complement stir-fries. And ground sprouted grains (wheat berry, rye) boost nutrients in homemade veggie burgers or casseroles....see article |
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Make Cheese - 05/01/2009 - Make cheese in less than an hour. 1. Heat 1 gallon milk (not ultrapasteurized) slowly to just boiling. Stir frequently to prevent scalding. 2. Add 1/2 cup of an acid, such as lemon juice or white vinegar....see article |
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Kick Candida - 04/01/2009 - You may think that yeast overgrowth is only a problem “down there.” But according to Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS, author of The Gut Flush Plan (Avery, 2008), yeast often multiplies in unhealthy numbers in the intestines. The resulting candidiasis — which affects men, as well as women — can be hard to spot because it shares symptoms with other health issues, such as irritable bowel syndrome and gluten intolerance. You might find yourself bouncing between doctors in an effort to find the true culprit of symptoms such as bloating, diarrhea, constipation, sinusitis, or headaches....see article |
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Tiny Treats - 03/01/2009 - BUSINESS Not every downsizing is a sign of a sluggish economy. Smaller-sized treats, for example, seem poised to become big sellers in natural products stores....see article |
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Better Together? - 02/01/2009 - Every couple has a way of working together — or not. It turns out that the principles that apply to human relationships also apply to food combinations. Some health-boosting nutrients work together with ease, while others are detrimental to one another. ...see article |
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Green Cleaners Recession-Proof? - 02/01/2009 - BUSINESS Manufacturers of natural and eco-friendly household cleaners don't expect the battered economy to mess up their sales, which Nutrition Business Journal research shows soared 35% to $737 million in 2008. In fact, most green cleaning players predict they'll continue to sweep up sales in 2009....see article |
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Everyday Detox - 01/02/2009 - Beyoncé, Gwyneth, Oprah ... what celebrity hasn't popularized a get-it-done-now detox plan? Lose a little weight, gain energy, lighten your toxic load — sounds great. But are restrictive detox regimens really the answer? While getting it done fast — by next week at the latest — may sound appealing, such programs may be little more than a new generation of crash diets. There are other, gentler ways to detox your system....see article |
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Snack Attack - 01/01/2009 - BUSINESS You can't have just one. But that's alright as long as you're crunching on the latest generation of healthier chips. Though some might still be addictive, chips—and snacks in general—don't need to be guilt-inducing....see article |
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Nature's Medicine Chest - 12/02/2008 - Your body can throw you for a loop at any time. You wake up with a sore throat on the day of your office Christmas party, a seafood-salad sandwich leaves you with grumbling indigestion, or you overdo it at the gym and arrive home with a stiff neck. Wouldn't it be great to have a live-in doctor/therapist/trainer to tend to your everyday aches and pains?...see article |
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Loosen up - 12/01/2008 - Runners are renowned for their tight hips, hamstrings and even shoulders. Post-run yoga is an effective tool for loosening up those tight muscles and tendons -- and calming the mind. ...see article |
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Soothe Digestion - 12/01/2008 - Irritable bowel syndrome isn't a standard conversation starter at holiday celebrations. But with one in five Americans prone to IBS, chances are it affects you or someone you know. For IBS sufferers, party time can quickly turn into bathroom time....see article |
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Prepare for the Party - 12/01/2008 - BUSINESS So your customer has a holiday party to attend and doesn't know what to take as gift for the host or hostess? You can help....see article |
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Halting Headaches - 12/01/2008 - BUSINESS When a migraine—an intense headache that affects more than 29.5 million Americans—strikes, many people pop pain pills. Sure, they work—at least at first. But when the medication wears off, another headache likely rears its ugly head. Sufferers grab their bottle of relief again, and soon enough, they're locked into a never-ending cycle of migraines and medication....see article |
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Succor for Celiacs - 12/01/2008 - BUSINESS Odds are that several of your customers have celiac disease, a condition that renders a person intolerant to gluten in wheat, barley, and rye and that affects about 1 in 133 Americans, according to the National Institutes of Health. A few tests can usually determine if celiac disease is causing digestive woes. If so, you know to point ailing customers to the gluten-free aisles. But beyond diet, what can you do to help?...see article |
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Supplement Use and Cancer - 11/01/2008 - It's not unusual to see cancer patients — or those whose cancer is in remission — wash down a handful of supplements alongside their prescription medications, according to research findings from a new American Cancer Society (ACS) study on the use of dietary supplements and other complementary and alternative (CAM) therapies among cancer patients. ...see article |
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A new downtown to explore - 10/01/2008 - Stroll through Denver's reinvigorated downtown and the moments will happen: the reflection of a snowcapped peak in the mirrored glass of a skyscraper, kayakers navigating rapids at Confluence Park, or a tasty lunch of juicy burgers. Start your walk with ...see article |
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Is conventional cat-food wisdom - 09/30/2008 - Cats are famous for being finicky. When you want to play, they want to be alone. When you dish up the same meal they ate eagerly yesterday, they turn up their noses today. When they're thirsty, they won't drink. This difficult behavior is entirely natural. "As a species, they evolved from desert-dwelling wild cats," says Michael Dym, V.M.D., a holistic veterinarian in Marlton, N.J. "In the desert, they have limited water sources, so cats are used to thriving on water extracted from prey."...see article |
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Joint Ventures - 09/30/2008 - No matter what type of joint troubles you have, aches and pain and loss of function are the result. The debilitating conditions literally stop people in their tracks because healthy joints are at the core of every physical movement, from walking up stairs to picking flowers....see article |
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Chew Wisely - 09/30/2008 - Whether you chew it while chopping onions to prevent tears, munch on it instead of a caloric afternoon snack to keep the waistline in check, or use it to freshen breath, gum has plenty of proven uses. Perhaps that's why the business of chewing gum has stuck with us ever since the ancient Greeks started chomping on the resin of the mastic tree and the Mayans began sinking their teeth into the sap of the sapodilla tree....see article |
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Fight off the flu - 09/30/2008 - NEWS Fever. Sore throat. Runny nose. Fatigue. Muscle aches. The flu strikes up to one-fifth of Americans each year, according to the National Institutes of Health. A yearly flu vaccine may help you dodge the dreaded virus, but gentle herbs and supplements also offer targeted prevention. ...see article |
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Squash, The Superfood - 09/01/2008 - More than just seriously good for you, winter squash is the perfect replacement for all the soon-to-be-fading summer and fall vegetables....see article |
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Supplements soften winter skin - 08/31/2008 - Experts share the top supplements for customers to take to keep skin healthy during winter....see article |
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Label Know-How - 07/01/2008 - I confess: I'm afraid of nutrition labels. Partly because I'm loathe to learn that the box of crackers I intend to buy (and promptly eat) is actually a bomb of trans fats and sodium, but more so because a label can be a confusing, time-consuming read. The latter is why I made a brave move and recently hit the store aisles with Lisa Lanzano, MS, RD, nutritionist and owner of Essential Nutrition in Boulder, Colorado, and talked with Sue Moores, RD, a nutrition consultant in St. Paul, Minnesota....see article |
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Milking the Alternatives - 06/01/2008 - Remember the old advice that athletes shouldn't drink milk before a race to avoid pace-breaking "mucus mouth"? Turns out this suggestion is not-so-sour wisdom for a good number of us. Although cow's milk provides critical nutrients such as calcium and protein, the National Institutes of Health estimates that up to 50 million Americans are lactose intolerant, meaning they lack lactase, the enzyme that helps them digest milk sugar. ...see article |
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Allergy Tamers - 05/02/2008 - Ahh, spring — time to pull out tank tops, sandals, and, unfortunately, tissues. More than 26 million Americans know allergy season has arrived when a simple outing — to mow the lawn or hike through a flower-studded field — brings on sniffling, sneezing, and wheezing. “Certain proteins from pollens released by trees and plants irritate the immune system,” says Letha Hadady, DAc, a New York-based herbalist and author of Feed Your Tiger: The Asian Diet Secret for Permanent Weight Loss and Vibrant Health (Rodale, 2006). The body then produces excess histamine, an inflammatory compound that leads to, you guessed it, allergy symptoms. The good news is that drug-free remedies can help stop the sneezing without the side effects associated with over-the-counter decongestants. Here are the experts' favorite natural allergy-alleviating tools....see article |
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Oil Change - 05/01/2008 - We should all know by now that nature’s given us good fats and bad fats, and that opting to eat only the good variety can help prevent everything from cardiovascular disease to cancer. But before you double-dip your baguette in that rosemary-infused olive oil, keep this in mind: Nutritionists say that fat (even the heart-healthy kind) should make up only 20 percent to 35 percent of your total calories—the equivalent of about 5 tablespoons of oil a day. So while these culinary oils can contribute hugely to your health, use them sparingly. We asked nutritionists for their top choices among cooking oils and for some simple ways to use them. Here’s what they recommend....see article |
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Body Boost - 04/03/2008 - As you add birthdays, you might notice that your metabolism — the complex process by which the food you eat gets converted into energy — has put on the brakes a bit, not just because you're older but because of the choices you make. Maybe you've slowed your pace, which means you don't burn through food as efficiently as you used to. Or yo-yo diets over the years have cost you calorie-burning muscle and not so much fat. Whatever the reason, the good news is that adopting a few natural strategies can recharge your metabolism to get you back into great shape....see article |
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Get Supplement Savvy - 04/02/2008 - So you don’t eat the recommended five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Who does? Besides, if you’re like a third to a half of your compatriots, you’re taking a daily multivitamin to make up for any nutritional gaps you may have. Oh, you’re not doing that either? Well, don’t let those vitamin-laden shelves intimidate you. Here’s how the experts respond to the most common questions about taking supplements....see article |
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Slow Down to Speed Up - 04/01/2008 - Top ultrarunner Darcy Africa is hardly the type to sit still for long. But before she makes her way to the start line, she takes a load off to meditate. "It calms my mind and nerves in anticipation of the race," says Africa. She must be onto something. Africa not only won the Cascade Crest 100 Mile Endurance Run and the Big Horn Mountain 100 last summer, but she also blew away both women's course records by hours....see article |
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Head-to-Toe Healthy - 03/01/2008 - Home remedies are a staple of natural medicine. They are cheap and fast, often work just as well as a drugstore fix, and may be as near as your spice cabinet, refrigerator, or laundry room. To update your arsenal, I asked seven experts to share their latest discoveries, from headache panaceas to simple solutions for stiff backs, indigestion, charley horses, and more. Here are their surprising, patient-tested contributions....see article |
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Puzzled by Protein? - 03/01/2008 - Whether or not you've tried a low-carb, high-protein diet, you've probably wondered if you should. In many ways, high-protein diets have lived up to their promises: People have lost pounds without going hungry. Yet research has shown that such diets may not help you permanently thwart unwanted weight any better than more balanced ones. In fact, in the long run they may actually damage blood vessels. "High-protein diets interfere with Mother Nature's checks and balances," says Eileen Vincent, MS, RD, assistant director of clinical and nutrition research at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. So how much--and what kind of--protein is really best for overall health?...see article |
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Biodynamics: Back to the Basics - 02/29/2008 - Just when you thought you had organics down, there's another term to learn: biodynamics. It probably sounds familiar; the farming method has been around since 1924. Europeans were earlier adopters of biodynamics; only recently has it come into vogue with Americans. Currently, the U.S. has about 135 certified-biodynamic farms, up threefold since 2004, according to Jim Fullmer, director of biodynamic certifier Demeter USA. "Each year, we get more and more inquiries," Fullmer says. Here's what all the buzz is about....see article |
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Natural Love Aids - 02/28/2008 - Every love life needs a little lift now and again. After all, nearly half of American women--43 percent--and more than one-third of men suffer from some kind of sexual dysfunction, reports the Journal of the American Medical Association. And not only can it damage a relationship, it can damage your health as well: Research shows that sex may ease stress, relieve pain, strengthen hearts and lengthen lives. So to give your sex life a boost, I tracked down the best tools--lubricants, massage oils, bath salts, candles and more--to help turn a humdrum day into a fun, passionate night. No, these products won't necessarily be the dream come true and fix serious conditions, but they can enhance romance--naturally....see article |
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Vitamins: Top 10 Questions - 01/22/2008 - You likely got the memo: Multivitamins are good insurance. The pills ward off nutritional deficiencies and, even more, can help prevent dire conditions like cancer, osteoporosis and heart disease. But with the shelves lined with so many options, how do you know which pills are best to pop? I talked to leading nutrition experts to get answers to your top 10 vitamin questions....see article |
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Douse Eczema's Fire - 01/01/2008 - Dry, thick, scaly skin. These symptoms and others--like crusty red bumps or sores that always seem to itch--signal an all-too-common chronic skin condition: eczema, which affects up to 31 million Americans, according to new research....see article |
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Supplements for Heart Health - 12/01/2007 - If you run marathons, meditate twice a day and eat fiber-rich oatmeal every morning, does your heart still need a boost from supplements? "Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t get adequate nutrients supplied by diet," says Ryan Bradley, N.D., who developed the Diabetes and Cardiovascular Wellness Program at Bastyr Center for Natural Health in Seattle. "And some nutrients are depleted by medications to treat cardiovascular concerns." So whether you're looking to reduce heart-disease risk or treat an existing condition, certain herbs and supplements can make a difference....see article |
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Foods to Boost Heart Health - 12/01/2007 - First, the bad news: Heart disease still ranks as the No. 1 killer in the United States. Now, the good news: Experts agree that your customers can dodge a deadly outcome through their food choices. Not long ago, nutritionists and doctors advised people to indulge in carbohydrates and fat-free foods. Today we know that some fats actually prevent heart attacks, and that certain carbohydrates are better for cholesterol than others. What else makes for ... ahem, hearty fare?...see article |
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Sugar Coated - 11/01/2007 - Most of us have a sweet spot for sugar--especially around the holidays. Another eggnog, anyone? But sugar has a not-so-sweet side. Recent research shows that soda and other sugar-laden drinks at the very least go hand in hand with obesity if they don't actually cause the disease. And obesity is a serious and growing problem that currently plagues one-third of Americans.
You can also blame sugar, in part, for ...see article |
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Lose Big in 08 - 10/29/2007 - Singer Jessica Simpson reportedly followed the 5 Factor Diet to get her million-dollar body. Rock star Courtney Love insists she reclaimed her rock-hard frame through a combination of diet shakes, fish, steamed vegetables and exercise. No matter who you are—a celebrity or a face in the crowd—a good number of us want to lose extra baggage....see article |
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Are You an Exercise Junkie? - 10/01/2007 - When I told my husband my next writing assignment dealt with people addicted to exercise, he couldn't contain himself. "Ha! You mean, like you?" he asked. Funny, but not much of a joke, really. I do exercise a lot, pretty much every day -- running, biking, skiing, climbing, you name it. Sure, these habits are deeply ingrained -- I plan my days around my workouts....see article |
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No Pain, More Gain - 09/01/2007 - A doctor friend of mine likes to point out that a lot of health conditions develop not just because of the food you eat or the habits you do (or don't) develop, but because you've had another birthday. The doc's logic makes special sense for joint pain. You know the drill. You can outrun osteoarthritis for a while, but eventually it catches up with you. With each year you gain, it seems you also earn one more snap, crackle...see article |
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Climbing Gear Review - 06/01/2006 - Climbing gear for trad, sport, bouldering, and beyond....see article |
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The Hardest Part - 03/01/2006 - Even natural lifestyle experts struggle with less-than-ideal habits. Find out what they do to overcome -- or accept -- these challenges....see article |
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A Natural Fit - 10/01/2005 - Are your workouts starting to feel ... well, like work? It could be time to freshen up your exercise routine with some edgy new fitness fashion. Of course, we know that new clothes can't make you more fit, but they can inspire you to get out there and strut your stuff. Pull on a new crisscross strappy tank before yoga class, and your sun salutations will likely take on a limitless flow. Put away those tired old hiking pants and try a trail skort...see article |
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Olive Crush - 09/01/2005 - Elegance. When I hear that word now, I think of one person: Elvio Olave. First, because this native Chilean's name eases from the mouth like Latin American poetry. Next, because of his fantasylike home: buttery stucco walls with red-tiled roof, rows of grapevines, and colorful flowers, all set in Chile's lush Maipo Valley. And, finally, because Olave has turned his chosen profession of farming into art -- growing gourmet olives that are then ...see article |
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Get Out. Get Lean. - 09/01/2005 - Bryce Edmonds had been a bit beefy since childhood, but he got even bigger during college "for obvious liquid reasons," as he puts it. He never thought much about his weight until he was 21 and walked into the bathroom of his fraternity house. There, he faced a fit Alpha Tau Omega brother who took in all 238 pounds of him and offered a not-so-standard greeting: "Dude, you look like shit."....see article |
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The Raw Experiment - 09/01/2005 - Raw-foodies have some pretty great claims about the effects of their diet. They say, among other things, that they require less sleep, have a ton of energy, and that their skin glows. Being a rock climber and a trail runner, I was intrigued and curious about how adopting such a food plan -- one so drastically different from my own (I usually openly welcome cooked foods) -- would affect my active lifestyle. I decided to "go raw" for a month...see article |
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Leaving the Nest - 11/01/2004 - I had spent 28 Thanksgivings feasting on Mom's turkey, mashed potatoes, and green bean casserole. And I could easily predict what number 29 would be like: I would arrive like clockwork -- just in time for the aromas of a feast-in-the-making to greet me when I set foot in my childhood Indiana home. Without fail, Dad and my brother would be glued to the TV, commanding the Detroit Lions to catch, to run, to score (they often didn't)....see article |
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Holistic Retreat - 10/01/2004 - My life is far from five-star luxury. I live in a rustic cabin built in 1925 at the edge of Colorado's Rocky Mountains. My free days are more often spent running through the foothills or scaling sandstone cliffs than having my body slathered in purifying mud. For better or worse, I have the rugged, callused fingers of a rock climber, not the manicured nails and buffed hands of a spa frequenter....see article |
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Playing with Rocks - 05/01/2004 - "Lift. Lower. Lift. Lower. C'mon now. Eight more reps. One ... two ..." Is your personal trainer starting to sound like a drill sergeant? Like you, I longed for the time when working out simply meant days spent catching tadpoles and climbing trees and evenings spent playing Kick the Can. What brought me back to the Tarzan years? Bouldering....see article |
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A Capital Idea - 09/01/2003 - Late last year, high above the entrance to Restaurant Nora in Washington, D.C., swayed a green and white banner with bold type boasting "USDA Organic," the seal for the new national standards that had just taken effect. It's a showy symbol you'd expect to see on a tomato, not an elegant restaurant, but owner and chef Nora Pouillon had a right to be proud. A pioneer of the organic movement, Pouillon launched Restaurant Nora in 1979...see article |
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Ecotravel Hot Spots - 06/01/2003 - Your first peek at the Big Island of Hawaii might not be what you expect of a tropical paradise. Because part of the Kona airport sits on a 200-year-old lava flow, your arrival is heralded by an expanse of barren black rock. Locals claim that some excited snowbirds hoping for a break from mainland monotony land but never step off the plane....see article |
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Climbing Gear Review - 01/01/2003 - It's not just for practice. More and more climbers are deciding it's more fun to hit the crags without a rope. Plus, gear for traditional, sport, technical ice and mountaineering....see article |
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Mucking Through Marengo - 05/01/1998 - Parked at the gas station about a half mile from Marengo Cave in southern Indiana, I reread the Statement of Awareness that all visitors must sign before trying the New Discovery. I want no surprises on the trip--my first caving tour through undeveloped areas--but the Awareness sheet is less than comforting."Accidents can occur and the removal of an injured person is extremely difficult. It could take many hours or even more than a day."...see article |
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