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10 Reasons Why Growing Organic Food Is Better for You and the Planet – Part 2
There are so many benefits to organic farming. When you buy organic food, your choice serves as a vote that supports the environment, better working conditions for farmers, and improved human health.
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10 Reasons Why Growing Organic Food Is Better for You and the Planet – Part 1
These days, organic food is all the rage. A quick visit to any grocery store reveals just how popular it has become, with “certified organic” labels printed on everything from cereal to coffee.
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This Herb Can Do Wonders For Your Immune System – Part 2
Oregano oil can be purchased as an extract or an essential oil. The essential oil is made from dried shoots and leaves and is extracted using steam distillation.
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This Herb Can Do Wonders For Your Immune System – Part 1
Oregano is rich in phenols, which are natural phytochemicals that have beneficial antioxidant effects. Oregano essential oils have been studied extensively as the plant and oil…
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Anthropogenic Ecosystems – Agroecosystem
Agroecosystems are natural ecosystems that have been modified by humans to produce food, feed, fibre and fuel. Defined by a combination of plant-growing pin days, climate and soil types, agroecosystems are extensive and diverse.
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Regenerative Agriculture Is About More Than Just Stewarding The Land, It’s About Equity, Culture, Tradition, Mindfulness, And A Healthier Humanity – Part 2
Though some cultures around the globe have practiced restorative land management for centuries, the more dominant cultures ignored holistic practices that took soil health and ecosystem function into account.
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Regenerative Agriculture Is About More Than Just Stewarding The Land, It’s About Equity, Culture, Tradition, Mindfulness, And A Healthier Humanity – Part 1
Regenerative agriculture takes a more systems-based, holistic look at the land being stewarded and applies various principles with the goal of making the land more productive and biodiverse over time.
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What Are Blood Oxygen Levels And How Are They Measured?
Blood oxygen levels can tell you how well your body can absorb and use the oxygen you breathe in, which is transported to your red blood cells through your lungs.
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Thought For The Month
The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; The wise grows it under his feet.
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Soil Biodiversity And Ecoregions – Desert And Dry Shrubland
Soil biodiversity in deserts is lower than in more moist regions, such as temperate forests, but surprisingly, can be higher than in some agricultural ecosystems.
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Agroecology Creates A Food System That Protects, Sustains And Restores The Diversity Of Life On Earth
Ecological farming combines modern science and innovation with respect for nature and biodiversity.
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Nature’s Energy Drink: Switchel, The Fermented Health Tonic – Part 2
Your body requires electrolytes for different bodily functions like muscle contractions and nerve signaling. Switchel contains superfoods…
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Nature’s Energy Drink: Switchel, The Fermented Health Tonic – Part 1
If you’re looking for a natural energy drink that doesn’t contain any harmful chemicals and added sugars try drinking switchel, a sweet and tart beverage made with simple ingredients…
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Thought For The Month
It is only possible to live happily ever after on a day to day basis.
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Soil Biodiversity And Ecoregions – Antarctica – Part 2
Geothermally active soils represent very distinct microhabitats. Several active volcanoes create geothermally heated soils in an otherwise cold environment and support distinct communities…
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Soil Biodiversity And Ecoregions – Antarctica – Part 1
Terrestrial Antarctica is one of the most extreme environments found on Earth. It is a cold and dry continent that is effectively isolated from the rest of the world…
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What To Tell Your Community. Nine Tasty Reasons!
Every day brings news of further food chain problems. However, there is a growing solution and you can be part of it either as a food producer or as a consumer by supporting your local food market.
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6 Must-have Essential Oils For Your Emergency Stockpile
Essential oils are safe and versatile natural products that possess a wide range of health-supporting properties. You can maximize these properties by mixing essential oils that go well together.
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Why Essential Oils Are Such Good Resources To Have In Your Cupboard
Essential oils are plant extracts derived by distilling or cold pressing select parts of a medicinal plant. Because doing so produces a highly concentrated oil that contains all the scent…
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Thought For The Month
Every sickness, every disease, and every ailment can be traced to a mineral deficiency.
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Soil Biodiversity And Ecoregions – Tundra
The word ‘tundra’ originates from the Saami word tūndar, meaning treeless plain. Tundran soil biodiversity is strongly influenced by physical characteristics, such as the extreme seasonality and the presence of permafrost.
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Why A Microscope Is An Essential Tool For Many Growers
Often the use of a microscope is overlooked. It is not considered an essential tool like a spade or fork. But nevertheless, for those making your own fertilisers and buying in organic composts, maybe it is time to consider their value.
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Don’t Get Rid Of The Skin Of Your Apple: Apple Peel Is Packed With Nutrients Your Body Needs
A raw apple with skin contains up to 332 percent more vitamin K, 142 percent more vitamin A, 115 percent more vitamin C, 20 percent more calcium…