A significant strategy for transforming agriculture into a sustainable and climate-resilient system is agroecology. Farmers, scientists, and policymakers across the world are increasingly embracing agroecological methods as a means of addressing the interrelated problems of food security and climate change. Agroecology involves changing farming landscapes, promoting biodiversity, and reducing the effects of climate change by…
Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) has garnered significant attention in the United States as an innovative and sustainable fish farming method. IMTA creates a synergistic environment that promotes ecological balance and elevates the overall sustainability of aquaculture practices by leveraging natural interactions between different species. In this article, we will delve into the concept of IMTA,…
The way in which a given region or community gets to adapt to climate change highly depends on how it’s affecting them and the location of the region. It’s important that the impacts of climate change are never the same in some areas it’s causing flooding, while in other places it’s heat waves or even…
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,…
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…
Looking for a better body butter? Sure, there’s a plethora of options from the skincare industry when it comes to lathering the skin with rejuvenating lotions. But the question becomes – does Nature offer us better options, and is there a natural body butter that’s best? Fortunately, Nature does provide alternatives. But which is the better…
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…
The air that we inhale is teeming with pollutants and this consists of different types of gases such as ozone and sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter among others. All across the world, about 7 – 8 million people are dying from conditions related to air pollution each year. The majority of such deaths…
Perhaps you’re ready to dip your toe into the wide world of medical and recreational cannabis. You’ve probably heard quite a lot about cannabinoids and their medical applications. It’s only natural to have a few questions. The most obvious one is what exactly are cannabinoids, and how do you consume them? Simple enough. But there’s…
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…
Soooo, I have a confession to make. I spent years going from one health food store to another in hopes that I might find an organic brand of traditional granola with only whole food ingredients and no sugar added. After having no luck, I decided to make my own! What you are about to see…
Have you ever been bitten by a venomous serpent? Ever wondered if you would live to tell about it? You don’t have to be a snake handler to know that venom is not something to play around with. Unfortunately, not everyone knows just how to tackle this issue when the occasion arises. Today, let me…