COVID-19 pandemic has impacted farming and agriculture globally and in diverse ways with the lockdown creating disruptions all around the world. The movement of people and farm produce has been severely hampered at both local and cross-boundary levels and that has resulted in some severe experiences within the agricultural sector. As a result of the…
The trend of healthy eating has taken over the world. More people are starting to worry about what they eat on a daily basis as they become more conscious about the health benefits of organic food. Namely, 83% of Americans buy organic, while 91% of Irish consumers believe that organic products are healthier than non-organic…
A lot of people assume that they can’t farm or start their own garden if they live in the city. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Urban agriculture is thriving. People are growing herbs, vegetables, and more from the comfort of their big city apartments. If you’d like to create a garden in…
It’s about that time of year again. Yup, you guessed it! Flu season. Let’s face it, nobody enjoys getting sick much less going to the doctors to get prescription drugs. So… what if you could harness the power of nature and use ingredients that you can grow in your own backyard? The trick is what…
Today, we live in a world up to our necks in health challenges. These include auto-immune diseases, allergies, chronic fatigue syndrome, and mineral deficiencies just to name a few. But what if I told you that there was a simple remedy from the ocean that helps with many of these illnesses plaguing society? Let me…
It’s very clear that economic, environmental, and social efforts need to be integrated to help effectively mitigate the impact of climate change. The future sustainable development goals need to be viewed with the intention of addressing the rising challenges effectively. Here are some of the sustainability challenges and how to address them. Ensuring Food and…
The concept of ecolonomics is a combination of ecology and economics and it encompasses the belief that the environment and businesses should effectively work together towards sustainability. Ecolonomics concept recognizes the fact that no one can effectively thrive without the other. The reason for combining ecology and economics is due to the fact that as…
Our previous article entitled, “Ways to Be Sustainable in Everyday Life,” pointed out simple ways to help save our planet. Today, we’ll continue on the same idea with a parallel topic – veganism. Veganism has gone mainstream and it’s not just a movement anymore, it’s become a lifestyle that’s backed by millions of Americans. Vegan…
When we hear the word “mushroom,” we often think of the kind you cook with or use recreationally. But there’s another type – medicinal mushrooms – that are criminally underrated when you consider the amazing list of benefits they provide. Part of what makes these mushrooms so great is their versatility. For example, you can…
No matter where you look or when, humans have always sought out pleasure. When we ask, “Is it the best ever?” we always want the answer to be “Yes!” Historically, cultures across the globe cherished certain herbs for enhancing pleasure, especially in the bedroom. And in Western Africa this native herb answers the call. In…
Nature is constantly giving a silent and unmistakable witness to the human race. We live in an age of electron microscopes and mass spectrometry devices. But before this, humans had to figure out what foods were best to eat by using our senses. The art of botanical discovery led humans to discover that a food’s…
As legend tells it, an old monk sat quietly meditating on a mountainside when a snake and a crane began to fight. As he watched, he noticed the interplay of the animals – one attacking, one defending – playing out the natural balance of yin and yang. He sought to learn the movements of animals…
Humanity has constantly been looking to mother earth for ways to better our existence and further our development in science, health, technology, and sustainability. We seek out aspects of mother nature’s make-up that may be able to cure cancer or help to make us live longer. We seek out ways that we can improve our…
As we make advancements in all walks of life, we must ensure that the advances we make in science and technology do not negatively impact or overwhelm our natural resources and environment. Instead, science and technology should be put to good use. Artificial Intelligence is one such development. It’s been around for quite some time,…
What if you could make positivity a habit – something you just naturally experience, regardless of your circumstances? Habit is a very powerful thing. And positive habits are even more so. You can probably name at least a few things you do that may have required some thought and effort at first but are now…