Few things can ruin your morning quite like an intense migraine. The nausea, sensitivity to light and pulsating pain can make it hard to function, let alone thrive. It may seem like migraines pop up without warning or cause. In reality, though, migraines are often the result of a nutrient deficiency. Research has confirmed this.…
In a major blow to Bayer, which purchased Monsanto in 2018, France has banned the sale of weed-killer Roundup. Roundup contains the chemical glyphosate, which is linked to diseases such as gluten disorder and cancer. The St. Louis Dispatch reports that today’s banning follows a court decision based on Roundup’s known toxicity. The court today…
Despite many advancements in technology, increased social awareness, and stricter legislation, climate change continues to be a primary global concern. Everyone has a responsibility to reduce their energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and plastic and paper waste, and small actions can help to safeguard our planet. Any business or employee striving to have a positive…
Every day we are told that we should be more environmentally friendly. It’s something that is ever-present, and something that we are gradually turning towards as a nation. We understand that we should be doing it, but do we really understand why? If we did, perhaps more people would be quicker to adopt environmentally friendly…
Climate change has been in the limelight recently, with leading climate scientists appealing that we have 12 years to limit our carbon footprint before any damage we have caused is irreversible. This ultimatum caused quite a stir – and rightly so. But it’s not as simple as saying we need to recycle more, unplug our…
Most people these days try and be environmentally conscious where they can and aim to reduce their carbon emissions in lots of different ways. From recycling through to using energy saving LED light bulbs and other energy efficient technologies in the homes, many eco-friendly things have now become a standard part of life for a…
Manufacturing food products that taste good, look appetizing, and are preserved with the health of consumers in mind are just some of the challenges that food companies face. Businesses in the food manufacturing industry have to balance their desire to make as much profit as possible with social responsibility. One of the most important goals…
An Internet search on google for “David Avocado Wolfe” will quickly yield a hit-piece article on me entitled “David Avocado Wolfe is the Biggest Asshole in the Multiverse” written by the Yvette d’Entremont, the so-called “SciBabe.” [Sorry, Yvette, but I’m full of Love, Happiness, and Appreciation for life and for plants, animals, and people. You,…
This simple lemon tahini dressing is a delicious oil-free way to dress your salad. It comes together in minutes, so you could make it fresh each time, or make a bigger batch and store in an airtight container to keep it on hand for the week. Print Lemon Tahini Dressing Yield 4 servings Ingredients ¼…
Growing your own food in your kitchen garden or backyard garden helps you maintain a healthy lifestyle. It also helps the planet and the local economy. Would you like to eat freshly grown produce? What could be healthier and fresher than your own home grown organic foods! Growing organic foods at home is healthy and…
Pond ecosystems benefit your fish’s health and they also help minimize your inputs and costs for maintaining your fish. An ecologically balanced pond is environmentally friendly and economically beneficial! You may have a pond in your backyard or you may be thinking about starting your own home based fish farming business (great idea by the…
Summer is here and it’s a lot of fun to spend time outdoors. Don’t let a lack of space hold you back from gardening. If you live in the city and have a small apartment, you can still grow plants inside! Space is always an issue with us, the apartment dwellers. We don’t have a…
Just by the name, you can get an idea of what agroecology is. It’s all about farming systems that are sustainable in the sense that they work with the rest of nature to sustain crops. But practical agro-ecology? That’s something for the books and that’s something that we will discuss here in this article. What…
Feeding cattle can be rather expensive on people who own the cows, but what is even worse is having to pay for the feed cost is paying the vet bills when the animals get sick. To avoid this problem, people should know the benefits of using natural dairy feed that is certified as being free…
Reasons To Grow Your Own Food Most people in today’s world only get their food from the grocery store. Not very many people grow their own. However, there are a lot of good reasons why you should be growing your own food. Here are 4 convincing reasons you should invest in growing your own food…