More of Today’s ArticlesSame “mom” trying to take away gun rights also promoted toxic cancer-causing glyphosate herbicide in children’s breakfast cereals
It’s a mother’s instinct to protect her children, to nurture and care for them. Why would a self-ascribed “mom” go on a crusade to take away the right of mothers and fathers to protect their …
Huh? Cow’s milk is “a symbol of white supremacy,” says PETA
If you drink cow’s milk, you’re a racist “white supremacist” who hates “minorities,” according to a radical domestic terrorist group known as People for the Ethical …
From OCD to depression to anxiety, learn how inositol can prevent many mental health disorders
Having a clean bill of health doesn’t just mean that a person is physically fit. It also includes whether his mental health is in check, which is something that a lot of people don’t …
Apple extracts increase the excretion of cholesterol by an impressive 35 percent in healthy people
If you suffer from high cholesterol, there are a lot of ways you can bring your levels down. For example, you might already know that you can stop eating fried foods, quit smoking, lose some …
One of nature’s best medicines, garlic is better at removing parasites in your body than conventional drugs
People have used garlic for thousands of years, whether it’s to add spice to a dish or treat various diseases. If a study inBMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine is to be believed, the …
Scientists find the moringa leaf to be an effective preservative for meat
People have come a long way when it comes to storing meat: From air-drying meat to freezing it on the ice, people have invented machines – and even chemicals – to ensure that meat and other food …
Watch out for these frequently ignored symptoms of a vitamin D deficiency
Nowadays, people can access almost everything they need from the comfort of their homes. This causes an increase in the cases of vitamin D deficiency since people rarely go out and get exposed to …
Want stronger bones? Study finds that vitamin E is crucial for bone health
People who swear by the effects of vitamin E in keeping their skin healthy might soon add maintaining bone health to its long list of benefits. In a study, which appeared in theJournal of …
Compost made from cocoa pod waste better than inorganic fertilizers at improving soil quality
Most people know that chocolates come from the cocoa tree; however, only the seeds of the tree are used, with most industries discarding the husks that house these seeds. However, a study …
Herbal additives such as cumin oil found to increase shelf life of fresh fish fillets
Researchers fromFirat University in Turkey have uncovered yet another use for black cumin (Nigella sativa), a plant widely used in both medicine and food. In their study, published in the …
A Chinese herbal complex can prevent renal injury in patients with Type 2 diabetes
Diabetes is a fearsome health condition. When left uncontrolled, it can easily damage various parts of your body, including your kidneys. According to a study published in the journal BMC …
Take Indian kudzu if you’re diabetic: It keeps your kidneys healthy
Diabetics who are worried about their kidneys may want to start taking Indian kudzu (Pueraria tuberosa). The tubers of the Indian medicinal herb contain plenty of natural antioxidants that can …
A small tree from the witch hazel family can be used to promote wound healing and prevent bacterial infections
With the emergence of microbial species resistant to antimicrobial drugs, the search for alternative sources of antibacterial and antifungal compounds has become a top priority. Researchers from …
A guide to planting fruit trees in poor-quality soil
Growing your own food is an essential skill when living off-grid, building your own homestead, or even when bugging out. In this endeavor, one of the things you must consider is the type of soil …
Votes are being switched and others not counted in several states as turnout is heavy in many districts
Thanks to a range of causes, election officials in a number of states have begun reporting problems and other issues with voting and vote-tallying machines as lines at polling stations that are …
Cocoa provides strong protection against the influenza virus
Researchers in Japan found that cocoa can provide strong protection against the influenza virus. In the study published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, the researchers …
Cows supplement their diet with leaves from trees such as ash, alder, willow: Scientists evaluate their nutrition
Feeding cattle isn’t just about grass: Trees also play a part in providing nourishment, according to astudy published in the journal Agroforestry Systems. There is a caveat to this process, …
Functional and efficient: Why vertical farming is being embraced by many farmers today
The vertical farming system, a relatively new method of planting crops, is proving that it’s not always where, but also how you plant your crops, that lets you increase your yield. A vertical …
Silicon can be an ideal natural amendment for farms that have high salinization
Researchers have found that amending the soil with silicon can mitigate the impact of salt stress on corn plants, providing a solution that will benefit countries facing problems with soil … |
