Source: 99 Things You Probably Didn’t Know You Can Compost by Dr. Edward Group Anybody who has a composting bin or compost pile at their house knows that old apple cores, banana peels and potato skins can be composted. The list of items that can be composted doesn’t stop there, in fact, it barely scratches the … Continue reading 99 Things You Probably Didn’t Know You Can Compost
10 Homemade Organic Pesticides
Source: 10 Homemade Organic Pesticides by Dr. Edward Group Ever wonder what farmers did hundreds of years ago to fight off crop pests? Long before the invention of harmful chemical pesticides (yes, the kind that is linked to cancerous cellular activity), farmers and householders came up with multiple remedies for removing insect infestations from their garden … Continue reading 10 Homemade Organic Pesticides
10 Reasons to Start Composting
Source: 10 Reasons to Start Composting by Dr. Edward Group There is no denying that there is a clear win-win situation that comes from regularly composting the planet’s organic waste. While it may take a little effort to set up your own at-home composting system, the results will be worth it. Composting is an important way … Continue reading 10 Reasons to Start Composting
5 Uses for Spent Coffee Grounds
Source: 5 Uses for Spent Coffee Grounds by Dr. Edward Group Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in the world. It’s grown in over 70 countries and amounts to over 16 billion pounds of beans every year. That’s a lot of beans… and when they’re only used once and thrown away, it also amounts … Continue reading 5 Uses for Spent Coffee Grounds
Eating Meat Kills More People Than Previously Thought
There is no more denying it. Meat contains highly toxic substances that are responsible for many deaths and diseases. Heavy meat consumption increases your risk of dying from all causes, including heart disease and cancer, according to a federal study conducted by the National Cancer Institute and featured in Archives of Internal Medicine on Monday. … Continue reading Eating Meat Kills More People Than Previously Thought
DuPont Herbicide “Imprelis” Blamed for Tree Deaths
Source: DuPont Herbicide “Imprelis” Blamed for Tree Deaths by Dr. Edward Group Let’s be clear, herbicides and pesticides are poisons. Herbicides are intended to control unwanted plants; pesticides are used to control unwanted pests. This is accomplished by killing the already present weeds, insects, or otherwise, or by making the environment inhospitable to them. It’s a … Continue reading DuPont Herbicide “Imprelis” Blamed for Tree Deaths
8 ways to make healthy organic soil for your garden
Many beginning gardeners may just assume that dirt is dirt, and no matter what you put into it, as long as you water it some, your crops will grow. The fact is, soil is different throughout the world; in the United States alone, there are many variations of soil – pH levels, acidity, nutrients, the presence … Continue reading 8 ways to make healthy organic soil for your garden
Health Dangers of Chlordane
Source: Health Dangers of Chlordane by Dr. Edward Group Chlordane is a man made chemical and popular pesticide that was offered in the United States from 1948-1988. Due to concerns about environmental damage and human health risks, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency banned the use of chlordane in 1983, except for controlling termites. It was banned … Continue reading Health Dangers of Chlordane
What is the Bt Toxin?
Source: What is the Bt Toxin? by Dr. Edward Group Unfortunately, modern farming has fully embraced the use of harmful pesticides and herbicides to control unwanted critters and weeds. Synthetic chemicals have largely been responsible for accomplishing the task but the agricultural industry has more recently started a biological warfare campaign against insects with an organism … Continue reading What is the Bt Toxin?
The Dangers of Fluoride
Source: The Dangers of Fluoride by Dr. Edward Group Fluoride is one of the most toxic substances known to man, yet based on its inclusion in virtually every brand of toothpaste, the American Dental Association believes it’s okay to use fluoride for preventative dental care. Other products, such as bottled water, infant formulas, and even vitamin … Continue reading The Dangers of Fluoride
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