Posted June 22, 2021
One thing we learned on that trip is that an excellent natural mosquito fighter that works is citronella. It turns out lemongrass is packed with this fragrant component. It has a strong, but pleasant citrusy scent humans love but mosquitoes hate. However, lemongrass also offers other benefits including helping you relax and easing headaches. Better yet, it is also an excellent plant to grow at home. Read more.
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Nature’s Best UTI Fighters
Posted June 17, 2021
Lower UTIs are typically not severe, although they can cause mild to moderate pain and discomfort. Symptoms of a lower UTI may include an urgent or more frequent need to urinate, a burning sensation when urinating and pelvic pain. While antibiotics are typically prescribed to combat a urinary tract infection, there are several effective home remedies that can help you fight back symptoms and may even support you in preventing UTIs, naturally. Read more.
Plant Once, Pick Forever! 12 Perennial Vegetables You NEED to Plant This Summer
Posted June 17, 2021
A perennial plant is one that you plant once, and then it will bloom year after year. There’s no hard and fast rule for how long you can expect your perennial to keep blooming. Lots will depend on the care you give the plants, soil conditions, if animals get at it, the type of bloom itself, and other considerations. However, it should be at least three years (since annuals must be replanted every year, and biannuals every two years), and it could be up to over a decade. This makes perennials a great choice if you want to grow a staple crop–the kind you’ll need every year. Additionally, if you’re prone to forgetfulness, not having to put “seeds” on your to-do list every year will help. Read more.
Magical Mint: 20 Top Health Benefits
Posted June 17, 2021
Mint is most popularly known for the cooling sensation it brings to the palate. But more than just being a flexible ingredient in herbal teas, sauces and dips, desserts and tasty beverages, it is also a rich source of health benefits. Mint is the name representing a group of perennial herbs cultivated in various parts of the world, from the Mediterranean basin where it’s believed to have originated to Asia, the U.S., Morocco, Argentina and Europe.[i] Peppermint, spearmint and bergamot mint are just a few renowned species within the genus Mentha. Read more.
Healthiest Foods that are in Season in the Spring
Posted June 17, 2021
Blossom by blossom, spring is upon us. And with one of our favorite seasons comes fruits and vegetables that have climbed the top of the list with their time-tested, science-backed health benefits. Springtime offers fruits and vegetables in a rainbow of colors, including apples, apricots, avocados, bananas, broccoli, carrots, celery, kale, kiwifruit, lemons, peas, rhubarb, strawberries and so many more. Read more.
CAFOs Kill 17,000 a Year
Posted June 17, 2021
…by emitting harmful pollutants in the air while the EPA does nothing. Action Alert! A new study has linked air pollution emanating from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) to more than 17,000 deaths in the United States. Despite this death toll, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has given CAFOs a pass on adherence to federal laws designed to monitor and control such pollution. It’s time to hold CAFOs accountable for the damage they cause. Read more.
FDA Approves Non-effective New Alzheimer’s Drug Despite Their Own Doctors Recommending AGAINST It
Posted June 10, 2021
Big Pharma has been trying to create a blockbuster drug for the very lucrative Alzheimer’s Disease market for more than a decade. But they have repeatedly failed, mainly because they start with the wrong presuppositions on the cause of Alzheimer’s, basing it on “genetics” instead of environmental causes. Read more.
Papaya Power: Healing Qualities of this Tropical Fruit
Posted June 10, 2021
Papaya is a standout tropical fruit for abundant reasons. Since time immemorial, the whole plant — from the leaves and seeds to the ripe and unripe fruits — has been used as a traditional medicine. Today its multifaceted healing properties make the sweet, juicy papaya a nutraceutical fruit made for better health. Read more.
Guess What’s Been Named Herb of the Year for 2021?
Posted June 10, 2021
Each year the International Herb Association1 names the Herb of the Year, and for 2021 it is parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Parsley is from the Apiaceae family, which also includes caraway, coriander, cumin and celery.2 The plants grow best in hardiness zones 2 to 11, reaching a height of up to 1 foot and spreading 1 foot across.3 When left to flower, the plants produce small green-yellow flowers. Read more.
Factory Farm Meat Far More Contaminated with Pathogenic Bacteria than Organic Meats
Posted June 10, 2021
Organic meat is far less likely to be adulterated with multi-drug resistant bacteria (MDRB) than conventional meat, according to a study published earlier this month in Environmental Health Perspectives. The research by experts at John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is the latest news on the health and safety benefits of choosing organic, which prohibits the regular use of risky antibiotics, for one’s food purchases. Read more.
