Climate change has contributed to a range of environmental issues such as the loss of the world’s fertile soil, biodiversity, indigenous plants and seeds, and shifts in weather patterns; it continues to pose a threat to the future survival of humanity. According to scientists, if not effectively addressed in the next 50 years, the rates…
INTRODUCTION Do you have a small farm pond on your property? If so, you may have noticed invasive cattails and other emergent plants taking over the water’s edge. These plants may look pretty, but they can actually be harmful to the health of your pond ecosystem. Invasive cattails and other emergent plants can grow rapidly,…
Pain. We’ve all had it, and we all try to avoid it. This is considered the most common symptom worldwide. Have you ever woken up with a severe migraine – 10/10 pain – and reached for aspirin, only to find it gave you stomach ulcers and constipation? Does pain relief really need to be that…
Introduction If you’re an avid gardener, you probably know the value of good compost. Composting is an eco-friendly and sustainable way to enrich the soil in your garden and promote healthy plant growth. But have you ever considered using alpaca poop as a composting material? Alpaca poop, or manure, is a nutrient-rich material that is…
The nitrogen problem in agriculture exists due to the use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers, which are created using fossil fuels. Nitrogen fertilizers tend to greatly contribute to atmospheric pollution and impacts on the climate in the way they get produced. The process of manufacturing synthetic fertilizers is highly intensive; 2 litres of diesel are required…
Consuming too much sugar is something we are all guilty of doing from time to time. Now that the warmer months are upon us and some of us are trying to get back into shape we might want to try to curb our sweet tooth. One of the best ways to start a healthier diet…
When we’re feeling the need for a cleanse, most of the time it is because of the way we are feeling. Sometimes your whole body is feeling sluggish and sick. Because of this, you may feel the need to do a whole body cleanse. We have covered colon cleanses, liver cleanses, and even sugar cleanses…
There are many easy ways to live a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle. By making a few simple changes in your daily routine, you can help to reduce your impact on the planet. Here are ten easy steps to get you started: 1. Recycle Recycling is one of the simplest and most effective ways to reduce your…
How do natural body butters differ from the beauty products that grace store shelves? Oh, the differences can be astounding. So it is worth making your own beauty creams. For too long, the beauty industry has gone unperturbed, and the masses have unknowingly been absorbing toxic products. Rather than making them more beautiful, people are…
So what is the shikimate pathway, and why should we care? Let’s put it this way: if you want to encourage vibrant health, then this shikimate glycerite tincture will help you reach your goal. We know that the body has an immune system, and that we need to keep it in tip-top shape. The problem…
Looking to ditch sugar but not sweets? Then date syrup may be your answer! After all, who doesn’t have a sweet tooth? Well, if you happen to be one of the rare ones around, then try to incorporate some dates into your life and see if things don’t start to change. Because some sugar substitutes…
Today, we live in a world up to our necks in health challenges. These include auto-immune diseases, allergies, chronic fatigue syndrome, and mineral deficiencies just to name a few. But what if I told you that there was a simple remedy from the ocean that helps with many of these illnesses plaguing society? Let me…
Large gifts sometimes come in small packages, and never has this been truer than when speaking of the power-packed, superfood smoothie. The unique thing about smoothies is that you can really concentrate a “super” dose of nutrient-dense foods in a tightly squeezed container. How can we make every single morsel count towards giving you the…
Human emissions continue to push into the danger zone, with rising atmospheric temperatures becoming a cause of concern that should be addressed. Here are some of the key areas requiring attention if environmental health is to be improved. Here are 3 Key Areas of Focus for Improved Environmental Health Land System Change Land is one…
It’s very clear that economic, environmental, and social efforts need to be integrated to help effectively mitigate the impact of climate change. The future sustainable development goals need to be viewed with the intention of addressing the rising challenges effectively. Here are some of the sustainability challenges and how to address them. Ensuring Food and…