It may still be snowing and chilly in other parts of the states, but here in Northern California it’s starting to feel very much like spring.

These were taken earlier today.  It’s only middle of February. There were so many blossoms after all the rain we had recently.

Notice the Oleander bush with pointy green leaves, they are also growing new leaves.  Oleander leaves and sap is poisonous if eaten by pets. Fortunately the cats stay away from them. And it’s best to avoid touching the sap too. But they do have pretty flowers that bloom from summer to autumn.

I like how the blossoms bunch up. Also looks like the juniper are creeping up, they need some spring pruning.

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I have a cabinet full of supplements, from fish oils to CoQ10. In the past, I was never big on taking supplements or pills of any kind. But it wasn’t until I found out how effective the supplements were for my health, that I took them more regularly.

My favorite is CoQ10 as it’s not only good for your gums, it’s also good for your skin. Another great supplement is fish oils. They provide Omega 3 fatty acids are great for health and beauty (skin).

The best place to get both CoQ10 and fish oils is at Costco. The fish oils are a great deal at $10 for 400 softgels of 1,000 mg.

Other supplements I take daily is Jarrows Bone-Up. It’s a multivitamin which has calcium, vitamin C and D3 as well as other good stuff for young women.

Senator John McCain has introduced the “Dietary Supplement Safety Act”. If passed, it will drive up the cost of dietary supplements and restrict your access to them.

We need to make sure supplements are within all of our reach. This act even has a misleading title to it too. I have emailed my representative about opposing this bill. Please take action by clicking here.

Just enter your zip code to contact your local representative. It’s simple and easy to do. Exercise your right to representation!

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