My name isn’t Mary, but sometimes, like the Nurs¬ery rhyme – I am quite contrary and I’m having a difficult time getting my garden to grow this year. I don’t have silver bells and cockle shells, all in a row, but I have half clay and the other half, road rock that passes for my garden soil this year.
The importance of a strong agriculture economy to the state of Nebraska and our entire nation cannot be overstated. Often overlooked in policy conversations, the products supplied by farmers and ranchers are fundamental to fueling our lives, filling our plates, putting shirts on our backs, and so much more. Yet, American ag producers currently face a bevy of historic crises which threaten their livelihoods and the long-term health of our economy. This comes at a time when relief for Americans suffering because of inflation and the security of the global food supply depends heavily on the American agriculture industry.
Many of my patients will say “Doctor, I am so inflamed”. The use of the word inflammation is commonplace as we search the market for anti-inflammatory diets or self-help books on inflammation. The inflammatory response created by the immune system contributes to healing, but when left unchecked can contribute to chronic disease, allergy, and non-specific symptoms such as achy joints, fatigue, and malaise. The immune system has two main parts. The first of these is the innate immune system which is the body’s first line of defense. The innate immune system acts as a barrier that prevents harmful materials from entering the body and responds quickly when needed. The second part is the adaptive immune system. This system is more specialized and takes over if the innate immune system is unsuccessful. The adaptive immune system responds slower than the innate immune system but more accurately.
As a young man growing up in the 50’s, my father offered me several “duh” bits of advice of which I have never forgotten. One of his advice tidbits was “Son, are you aware that about the time you begin to think you are pretty tough, just remember that somewhere down the road and around the corner there is someone that is a little tougher than you”.
At their June 15 meeting, members of the Syracuse Council postponed the purchase of a new fire truck. Early in the year, a committee of SVFD volunteers was formed to recommend options and features of a new fire truck.
More than 6,200 University of Nebraska–Lincoln students have been named to the dean's list for the spring semester of the 2021-22 academic year. Qualification for the dean's list varies among the eight undergraduate colleges and the Explore Center.
Get out your dirndl and lederhosen! GermanFest will be Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, on the Otoe County Fairgrounds.
The Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges approved two new degree program options for Peru State College. The two new options are included under the business administration major: the healthcare business option and the certified management accountant (CMA) business option.
As part of a national effort to reduce the number of accidents and deaths related to boating under the influence, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will participate July 2-4 in Operation Dry Water.
Horseradish and women’s heart health Women who love horseradish may be getting more than a little extra kick when adding the condiment to their favorite foods or even their brunch-time Bloody Marys. Though it may not be a typical veggie, horseradish is a cruciferous vegetable.