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Again: Weekly Fish wrap, Saturday editionSlowZenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10589294912054724123noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37983535.post-18733672670586013562008-04-11T14:29:00.000-07:002008-04-11T14:29:00.000-07:00Or matcha can taste like the wild coast with the w...Or matcha can taste like the wild coast with the waves breaking, too.<BR/><BR/>Margiesweetpersimmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02670213698914530826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37983535.post-64524374228955433452008-04-11T08:08:00.000-07:002008-04-11T08:08:00.000-07:00Greg,I have often thought of Genmaicha as having a...Greg,<BR/>I have often thought of Genmaicha as having a roasted flavor.<BR/>Matcha I generaly equate (idealisticly perhaps) with the taste of freshly fallen snow from a mountain top.<BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/>JordanSlowZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589294912054724123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37983535.post-54198686183941298402008-04-09T19:14:00.000-07:002008-04-09T19:14:00.000-07:00I love Mathca, something special about that roast...I love Mathca, something special about that roasted flavor.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Tea is some good stuff.Gregorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02973104331951938134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37983535.post-48963517246363106352008-04-09T18:36:00.000-07:002008-04-09T18:36:00.000-07:00Margie,You are so welcome!I have only seen tea-cer...Margie,<BR/>You are so welcome!<BR/>I have only seen tea-ceremony done once, at the time I was a bit more course than I am today.<BR/> I would like to be present for it again.<BR/>I have sent you an e-mail and would appreciate some Matcha, thank you so much for the generous offering!<BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/>JordanSlowZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589294912054724123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37983535.post-87729593441301168082008-04-09T12:49:00.000-07:002008-04-09T12:49:00.000-07:00hello Jordan,Thank you for linking to my blog at s...hello Jordan,<BR/>Thank you for linking to my blog at sweetpersimmon1.blogspot.com.<BR/><BR/>Are you interested in Japanese Tea Ceremony? If you like matcha, send me an email sweetpersimmon1 at gmail dot com.<BR/><BR/>Margiesweetpersimmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02670213698914530826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37983535.post-73847090080868707992008-04-07T15:15:00.000-07:002008-04-07T15:15:00.000-07:00I hope I never need to know so much bout kidney st...I hope I never need to know so much bout kidney stones! <BR/><BR/>Here is an Airport not to far from me:<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.adventurepilot.com/Default.aspx?tabid=126&airportCode=5WA9" REL="nofollow">5WA9 - BRUSH PRAIRIE AERODROME</A><BR/><BR/>The rainy season should be over in May, making flying conditions a bit better I think... <BR/><BR/>hope to see you soon!<BR/><BR/>JordanSlowZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589294912054724123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37983535.post-37195782858850133692008-04-06T18:10:00.000-07:002008-04-06T18:10:00.000-07:00Yes, drinking lots of fluids is likely the best wa...Yes, drinking lots of fluids is likely the best way of avoiding K stones. Evelyn once accused me of being part camel, due to my low fluid consumption. That changed by willful imperative after my first stone! No recurrence, so far.<BR/><BR/>Anyway. there are several types of stones. Here's a note from a researcher in the field. <BR/><BR/>"I work in this area of research.....here is something that you may find useful (see below for possible causes - not its usually not just one thing) - we are currently investigating the role of oxalate transport in the kidney - oxalate is endogenously produced but also comes in the diet - things like tea, green vegetables etc....so if you are susceptible (for whatever reason) you may want to watch what you eat....<BR/><BR/>In most people the underlying cause isn't known. Some people with kidney stones have lower levels of citrate in their urine, which usually stops the stones forming.<BR/><BR/>Different kinds of kidney stones form from different salts in the urine.<BR/><BR/>Calcium stones are the most common type of kidney stone. They are either spiky or large and smooth, and are made up of calcium oxalate or calcium phosphate.<BR/><BR/>Calcium stones are more common in people who have excess levels of vitamin D or who have an overactive parathyroid gland. People who have medical conditions such as cancer, some kidney diseases, or a disease called sarcoidosis are also more likely to develop calcium stones.<BR/><BR/>Uric acid stones are smooth, brown and soft. Excess amounts of uric acid can be caused by eating a lot of meat. Conditions such as gout and treatments such as chemotherapy can also increase the risk of getting uric acid stones.<BR/><BR/>Struvite stones (infection stones) are usually large and have a horn-like shape. They develop when there is too much ammonia in the urine. This can happen if you have a urinary tract infection (UTI), because the bacteria that cause these infections can generate ammonia. This kind of kidney stone is most often found in women.<BR/><BR/>Cystine stones are yellow and crystalline. They develop if you have high levels of cystine in your urine, which happens if you have a hereditary disorder called cystinuria. Only one in a hundred kidney stones are caused by this condition. Cystine stones tend to develop earlier in life than other kidney stones, usually between the ages of 10 and 30 years."<BR/><BR/>I'm no expert on stones and prevention/causes. I CAN tell you they aren't at all desirable for those not into masochism. :-)<BR/><BR/>A trip? Hadn't thought of it before. Not out of the question, though. More interested in seeing you and the family, rather than gardens. But, I imagine such an outing would be fun. Got an airport nearby?<BR/><BR/>LloydAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37983535.post-45929914107862171872008-04-05T13:26:00.000-07:002008-04-05T13:26:00.000-07:00Uncle LLoyd?Welcome to my little spot on the WWW.I...Uncle LLoyd?<BR/><BR/>Welcome to my little spot on the WWW.<BR/><BR/>I have read conflicting reports on that. here is one:<BR/><BR/>Kidney stones<BR/><BR/>Two large prospective studies found that the risk of developing symptomatic kidney stones decreased by 8% in women (61) and 14% in men (62) for each 8-ounce (235 mL) mug of tea consumed daily. A study in rats concluded that the antioxidants in green tea may be involved in inhibiting calcium oxalate precipitation and thus kidney stone formation (63). The implications of these findings for individuals with a previous history of calcium oxalate stone formation are unclear. High fluid intake, including tea intake, is generally considered the most effective and economical means of preventing kidney stones (64). However, tea consumption has been found to increase urinary oxalate levels in healthy individuals (65), and some experts continue to advise people with a history of calcium oxalate stones to limit tea consumption (66).<BR/><BR/><BR/>Source: <A HREF="http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/phytochemicals/tea" REL="nofollow">Oregon State</A><BR/><BR/>and another <BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FDN/is_1_10/ai_n13648436" REL="nofollow">FindArticles - Preventive effects of green tea on renal stone formation and the role of oxidative stress in nephrolithiasis</A><BR/><B>Alternative Medicine Review, March, 2005, by Y. Itoh,<BR/> T. Yasui,<BR/> A. Okada</B><BR/><BR/>I also consume high volumes of h20 which I understand is a good preventitive. <BR/><BR/>I am really glad to hear from you. It will be nice here soon, would you concider making a trip up to see the gardens?<BR/><BR/>JordanSlowZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589294912054724123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37983535.post-1718891394312241572008-04-05T12:54:00.000-07:002008-04-05T12:54:00.000-07:00Read recently that tea drinkers develop kidney sto...Read recently that tea drinkers develop kidney stones at a higher rate.<BR/><BR/><BR/>LloydAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com