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A Secret Weapon to Fight Climate Change: SOIL
We think of climate change as a consequence of burning fossil fuels. But a third of the carbon in the atmosphere today used to be in the soil, and modern farming is largely to blame.
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Are You Using Glyphosate? Are You Worried About The Effects On Your Health? Here’s How to Detox From Toxic Roundup Weedkiller
When we ran a produce store we welcomed glyphosate as a friendly product to sell, in particular for home gardeners. We were told it was nonresidual and therefore a safe product to use in veggie gardens!
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Mycorrhizal Fungi Are Both Your Friend And Protector – The Bridge Between The Plant And The Soil
Among all the different soil organisms, bacteria and fungi are especially important to consider for soil health, and particularly, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), which interact with 80% of plant species.
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Which is the Most Eco-Friendly Cooking Oil?
There’s lots of information about the various health benefits of different cooking oils. But before you get bogged down with monounsaturated and trans fats, take a step back and consider the environmental impact…
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Are You being Bothered by Mosquitos? Here are 8 Plants That Repel Mosquitos Naturally
Is it really worth exposing ourselves to these chemicals — at any level — just to prevent the growth of weeds, which can be regulated in more natural ways?
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7 Health Benefits of Ginger – Prevent Cancer, Inflammation, and More
Ginger truly does top the list of effective natural home remedies. Being used throughout history by different cultures around the world, ginger harnesses an incredible healing power proven for a host of ailments.
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Are you generally easily influenced by the “opinions” of others?
Farming Secrets says: Observe yourself and your behaviour when you are confronted with making decisions
10 Herbs Beneficial for the Thyroid Including One that Works For Me
It seems that thyroid problems are becoming more common these days and it is important to take heed. This is because the thyroid gland although small, plays a vital role in regulating the body’s metabolic processes. Consequently, a dysfunctional thyroid disrupts and affects how other organs in the body function.
10 Benefits of Making Sure that Children Play Outside
Along with use of TV, computers and iPads here is a reminder of 10 Benefits of making sure that children play outside. If you haven’t made some rules for your children to get outside and go climb a tree, pick some flowers, read a book in the garden or play with a pet, kick a ball, etc. here’s some reasons why you perhaps should.
Common Herbicides Found To Increase Antibiotic Resistance In Disease-Causing Bacteria
Most doctors now will not prescribe antibiotics for common colds and other bacterial infections. Did you know that now a research team from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand has determined that various widely used herbicides can cause bacteria to also build up a resistance to antibiotics.
Did you know neem oil was banned in Australia for use with animals and yet it is a very useful product for both animals and humans?
Neem tree oil is commonly harvested from the neem tree (sometimes called an Indian lilac or by its technical name Azadirachta indica), found growing in India and other tropical regions.
Do You Have Problems Sleeping? Here Are some Causes and Treatments For Insomnia
Insomnia is a common, devastating problem that can cost us our energy, our good mood, our ability to function and ultimately our health. If the situation becomes chronic, it can lead to more serious health problems and even a shortening of our life span, according to experts.
Natural Remedies to Lighten Age Spots
Are you worried about the various spots that are appearing on your neck, forehead, face, back, hands and feet? As our skin changes with age one of its signs of aging comes in the form of small brownish-colored lesions.
The Superfood Crop That May Help Change The World
What is moringa, and why is everyone eating it or growing it? Have you even heard of it? Native to northwestern India, Moringa oleifera is a small tree that’s grown in tropical and subtropical areas around the world.
Old Chinese Secret: The Ice Cube Cure For Mind and Body
We all want to live longer. But we also want to look and feel young while we do it. To achieve this, we of course must eat right, stay active and keep our minds sharp. However, it turns out that a few moments with an ice cube on the back of your neck can also help.
Did You Know? Livestock Farmers Are Replacing Harmful Antibiotics With Oregano Oil
The overuse of antibiotics in the livestock industry is a growing crisis, sparking a rise in antibiotic-resistant bacteria and health concerns among consumers. Fortunately, there may be a way to mitigate the problem using the power of essential oils.
Why Honey Is Still The Best Antibiotic & Conventional Antibiotics Are Making Us Sicker In The Long Run
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are increasing due to reckless dependency on prescriptions. Doctors carelessly prescribe antibiotics for viral infections, which is useless since antibiotics are only effective for breaking up bacterial infections.
Hugging a Loved One Has a Number of Health Benefits
A hug can convey a lot about how we feel about another person. It is not only a great way to bond with one another, it makes us feel good too. Surprisingly though, hugging has several other physical health benefits as well. Here are 10 reasons why we should hug our loved ones more often.
5 Plants Will Save You from Deadly Airborne Chemicals
Everyone knows that growing plants inside your home can bring beauty, vitality, and life into any living space. Although I did have an Aunt Margaret who hated the spiders that came with them and would never have living plants as a consequence.
Use Manuka Honey to Heal Yourself
Manuka honey contains anti-bacterial properties and in a study conducted by the University of Sydney killed nearly every types of bacteria it was exposed to. Manuka honey is made by bees that feed on the flowers of the manuka bush, also known as the tea tree, in New Zealand.
10 Fantastic Uses for Baking Soda For Your Personal Care
Baking soda makes a perfect stand-in for many personal care products, which are adding their own twist to the toxic tangle of pollutants and personal health (mainly in the form of synthetic fragrance (and it’s almost all synthetic), sodium laurel sulfate, and parabens).
10 Best Home Remedies for a Case of Food Poisoning
All of us have suffered from food poisoning at some point in our life. You may have had those hamburgers from the roadside stall – in my case it was eating a raw tomato, onion and peanut salad in India – silly of me I know! – only to get a severe stomach ache and diarrhea a day later.
7 Amazing Health Benefits of Apples
In 2004, USDA scientists decided to find out the antioxidant concentration per serving in over 100 foods. Antioxidants are natural disease-fighting compounds found in foods and scientists believe that these compounds help prevent and repair oxidation damage that happens during normal cell activity.
7 Great Health Benefits of Ginger – A Necessity in Every Kitchen
Ginger truly does top the list of effective natural home remedies. Being used throughout history by different cultures around the world, ginger harnesses an incredible healing power proven for a host of ailments. The spice is packed with essential nutrients and rejuvenating compounds.