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…
It’s likely that you have heard the expression “money doesn’t grow on trees.” Well, in the case of soap, you’d be dead wrong! Say hello to the Indian Soapnut. Originally from subtropic Asia, these berries grow on the Sapindus Mukorossi tree along the hills of the Himalayan mountains. (1) The fruit has a remarkable reputation…
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…
There are many benefits and uses for activated charcoal. You can swallow activated charcoal in its pill form to help with a detox or cleanse. People even use it to brush their teeth. Finally, you can also use it to make an activated charcoal mask. Today, we will be discussing how and why you would…
For many people suffering from low libido, the first logical step seems like the doctor’s office. After all, medical professionals address many health issues. But they’ll likely prescribe some sort of libido stimulant instead of trying pine pollen – a natural solution. Yes, a trip to the doctor is always a good idea when you’re…
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…
Human behaviour is having a dramatic and unprecedented impact on the health of our planet, and many worry that we have already passed the point of no return for climate change. Individuals and businesses alike have a responsibility to offset their impact on the planet and slash the emissions they’re responsible for. Many options require…
Sometimes, you might wish you could just fix your whole body, all at once. But the magic? You do regenerate – just a little more slowly. Over time, you have a brand new, second-hand you. “Every moment your body is undergoing an active process of regeneration, based as it is on the ceaseless flux of…
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…
It’s one of the first and last things we do every single day, and often throughout the day – yawning. What is it all about, and why is it so contagious? Science has studied much on the subject and has much more left unstudied, but thankfully, we have a few interesting findings! First – Why…
Biodiversity refers to variations that exist among the living organisms alongside the ecological complexities that they happen to be part of. Biodiversity is vital for maintaining ecosystem processes and services. When any loss occurs, the functionality of the ecosystem also gets reduced in the process. The loss of biodiversity that has been witnessed in the…
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…
