Why Daily Greens Are The Real Fountain Of Youth – Part 2
One of the primary explanations is the exceptional nutritional profile of most dark, leafy greens which includes an array of vitamins and phytochemicals…
Dandelions : Every Part Of This Weed Is Good For You – Part 1
Dandelions are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidant compounds that likely contribute to a long list of health benefits…
Thought For The Month
Modern civilization is largely devoted to the pursuit of the cult of delusion. There is no general information about the nature of mind.
Distribution Patterns – Soil Biodiversity Over Time
Soil biodiversity is not static. Populations of soil organisms change constantly over time, with changes in the structure and diversity of soil communities occurring…
Why Daily Greens Are The Real Fountain Of Youth – Part 1
You’ve heard it all your life: “Eat your greens.” But did you know that eating just one cup of leafy greens each day makes your brain an average of 11 years younger than someone who skips them?
How The Sounds Of Nature Affect Your Well-being
A new study finds that natural sounds offer health benefits. A group of scientists decided to study the merits of nature using their ears instead of their eyes.
Thought For The Month
You must understand the whole of life, not just one part of it. That is why you must read, that is why you must look at the skies, why you must sing, dance and write poems, and suffer, and understand, for all that is life.
Distribution Patterns – Soil Biodiversity At The Extremes – Part 3
The Earth’s critical zone is defined as the heterogeneous, near surface environment in which complex interactions involving rock, soil, water, air…
Can Farmer’s Markets Help Heal The World?
Farmers markets have been around for ages. Now more than ever, not only are farmers markets important gathering places and amazing settings to take the family to enjoy fresh, local food and crafts.
4 Best Houseplants For Indoors
Houseplants may lift your spirits mentally and emotionally, giving you a little dose of natural surroundings right within your home— which is shown to help you reach a calm and stable state of mind.
Thought For The Month
If we pollute the AIR, SOIL and WATER that keep us alive and well and destroy the BIODIVERSITY that allows natural systems to function.
Distribution Patterns – Soil Biodiversity At The Extremes – Part 2
Most studies of the interactions between life aboveground and life belowground have concentrated primarily on connections between vegetation, soil…
Focussing on Quantity Not Quality Comes At A Cost
Despite all the apparent advances in broadacre, industrial agriculture, the nutritional qualities of our basic foodstuffs have been declining during this century and the last century.
Do You Know These Important Facts About Black Pepper?
Since black pepper dramatically increases the bioavailability of many nutrients, it is suggested to have it freshly ground onto every meal you eat. As a result, pepper is probably one of the most commonly used herb!
Thought For The Month
One reason people resist change is because they focus on what they have to give up, instead of what they have to gain.
Distribution Patterns – Soil Biodiversity At The Extremes – Part 1
Soil organisms are distributed not only horizontally across different ecosystems on Earth, but also vertically, from the surface to the deeper soil layers, passing through the aggregates.
A Little Bit Of Every System Can Make For Better Farming
It seems that there are more and more terms for different types of farming practices coming on stream. Many of these methods have been around for a long time but maybe never had a specific term or category associated with them and some are regaining popularity.
Just 12 Minutes Of Intense Exercise Is Enough To Change Biomarkers In Your Blood
Short bursts of exercise have more of an impact on our bodies than you might think: a new study shows that just 12 minutes of intense activity is enough to significantly change the biomarkers of metabolic health in people’s blood.
Thought For The Month
The secret to living well and longer is: eat half, walk double, laugh triple and love without measure.
Distribution Patterns – Soil Biodiversity At Aggregate Scale – Part 2
In addition to microbial diversity and distribution, variation in soil aggregates also affects the functions carried out by microorganisms. For example, the composition of free-living bacteria that fix atmospheric nitrogen into soils, differs with the size of soil aggregates.
The Dark Side Of “Regenerative”
Much like “organic” or “sustainable,” food labeled as “regenerative” or “regeneratively grown” you might think would set it apart from most other foods grown with chemicals, pesticides, and other means that may harm the earth.
The Importance Of Sleep – Part 3
Your lifestyle can have a positive or negative effect on your sleep. Think about what you eat and drink.
Thought For The Month
May your troubles be less and your blessings be more… and nothing but happiness come through your door.
If Regenerative Agriculture Is So Good, Why Isn’t Everybody Doing It? – Part 2
Biodiversity, carbon sequestration and better food are not add-ons or trade-offs; they are part of the regenerative farming system which enables more profitable farming.
