Star anise have been used for centuries for their aromatic flavor and medicinal properties. Although star anise are often confused with seeds, they are, in fact, small fruits that come from the star anise plant, Illicium verum. This member of the Apiaceae family is native to the eastern Mediterranean region and Southwest Asia but is […]
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6 Foods You Buy Once And Regrow A Few Times – How to regrow vegetables
A sustainable food system is a collaborative network that integrates several components in order to enhance a community’s environmental, economic and social well-being. – Community Research Connections When one is born and raised in a developed nation, such as the United States or Canada, food is provided and consumed with minimal effort. The negative consequence […]
INFOGRAPHIC | The color of your snot (phlegm, mucus) says a lot about your health.
Thanks to Cleveland Clinic for this very helpful infographic about what the shade of your nasal mucus may mean for your health. Of course, if you are concerned about the color of your snot, it is always best to consult a doctor.
ARTICLE & VISUAL | How to grow 100 pounds of Potatoes in 4 square feet?
On many occasions, we’ve been tempted to grow our own potatoes. They’re fairly low maintenance, can be grown in a pot or in the ground, last a fairly long time if stored properly, and can be very nutritious (high in potassium and vitamin C). Here’s more incentive: according to this article, you can grow 100 […]
POSTER | Namaste
Contact us here if you want to purchase a large resolution format of this poster. “Namaste” is a Sanskrit word that acknowledges the inestimable value of each individual. It is often used to greet and honor others. Translation: “As I acknowledge and honor the divine presence within myself, so do I acknowledge and honor the […]
PHOTO ARTICLE| Argentina: The country that Monsanto poisoned
American biotechnology has turned Argentina into the world’s third-largest soybean producer, but the chemicals powering the boom aren’t confined to soy and cotton and corn fields. They routinely contaminate homes and classrooms and drinking water. A growing chorus of doctors and scientists is warning that their uncontrolled use could be responsible for the increasing number […]
ARTICLE | 10 ways to deal with negative people
Negative people. They’re like human black holes which suddenly come out of nowhere and just suck the life out of you. You try to stay positive and remain strong but their negativity ends up just completely draining you, you feel exhausted, and you may also start to feel depressed too. So what can you do? One […]
VISUAL | What is mindfulness meditation? Benefits & How it works.
What is mindfulness meditation? Benefits & How it works.
VISUAL | Simple kidney cleanse with parsley
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VIDEO & ARTICLE| Extraordinary paintings by a typewriter artist.
[dropcap]B[/dropcap]orn in 1921, Paul Smith was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, a severe disability that affects motor abilities and strength. During a time when people with cerebral palsy received little support and garnered little attention from the community, Paul lived a full life painting intricate pictures with what, at the time, was a common office machine – […]