Garlic has been used in food and as medicine since ancient times. Considered a superfood for its role as a health promoter, this small, pungent vegetable is widely used today to prevent and treat numerous conditions from the common cold to heart disease, cancer, and more. Now new research is confirming garlic’s medicinal ability, finding … Continue reading Natural Compound in Garlic Uses Epigenetics to Fight Ovarian Cancer
Research: Eating lentils twice a week can reduce your risk of breast cancer by 24%
Are you already doing everything you can to prevent breast cancer? Sure, you’re exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet with plenty of organic produce, and maintaining a healthy weight, but just how many lentils are you eating? The answer to that last question is more important than you might think, as a recent study shows … Continue reading Research: Eating lentils twice a week can reduce your risk of breast cancer by 24%
Why every home should have a Himalayan salt lamp
Himalayan salt lamps are made from pink salt crystals, which are mined from the edge of the Himalayan Mountains. Their color range from light pink to pink with an orange color, depending on the mineral concentration. These lamps have been gaining the attention of many people recently not only due to their attractive color, but also because of … Continue reading Why every home should have a Himalayan salt lamp
A cheaper alternative? Scientists looking at converting plastic waste into hydrogen fuel
The problem of plastic waste pollution shows no signs of letting up. Around eight million tons of plastic waste are making their way into our oceans every year, and the problem is only expected to get worse as plastic production will need to grow by three or four times by 2050 to meet demand. Although … Continue reading A cheaper alternative? Scientists looking at converting plastic waste into hydrogen fuel
Soils treated with organic fertilizer are healthier; produce stronger plants
Come to any local gardening center and you may see rows and rows of plant- and animal-based fertilizers that boast of faster growth, beautiful blooms, or abundant produce from your plants. But which type of fertilizer can actually deliver these promises? A study published in the journal Biological Agriculture & Horticulture assessed the effect of plant- and animal-based soil amendments in the … Continue reading Soils treated with organic fertilizer are healthier; produce stronger plants
The importance of quercetin in muscle health
Quercetin is often talked about as a beneficial compound found in most fruits, but a study led by researchers from the University of Ulsan in South Korea indicated that this flavonoid is useful even on its own. In this study, published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, researchers discovered that quercetin, when isolated, can be used to treat muscle … Continue reading The importance of quercetin in muscle health
Organic fertilizer can be used to increase crop yield in plants grown in rotation
A study published in the journal Biological Agriculture & Horticulture assessed soil nitrogen oxidation through field incubation, and analyzed the rate of nitrogen release by commercial fertilizers compared with farmyard manure compost. For the study, a three-year organic crop rotation was set up in a field with sandy loam, with a cover crop of rye and vetch for green manure. In the … Continue reading Organic fertilizer can be used to increase crop yield in plants grown in rotation
New study concludes there is NO safe level of drinking alcohol
Most social gatherings are not complete without alcohol. This makes it extremely hard to avoid drinking no matter how much you try not to. But just one glass won’t hurt, right? Well, it turns out that this is not true. According to a study published in The Lancet, even the tiniest amount of alcohol can have significant … Continue reading New study concludes there is NO safe level of drinking alcohol
Researchers develop blend of bioplastics that can decompose under diverse conditions
Biodegradable plastics have been available for a while now. But an Irish-led effort has come up with new bioplastics that also retain the best characteristics of normal plastic products, an article in Science Daily stated. These bioplastics are just as malleable, resilient, and robust as their petroleum-derived equivalents. At the same time, they can be easily broken down … Continue reading Researchers develop blend of bioplastics that can decompose under diverse conditions
Use horticultural vinegar as a natural herbicide
Weeds are a home gardener’s nightmare. There are many ways to eliminate pesky weeds, from old-school hand-pulling to using herbicides, but there is a natural and effective alternative that is worth considering. If you are facing a weed problem in your garden, try using horticultural vinegar as an alternative to store-bought herbicides that may contain toxic chemicals. How … Continue reading Use horticultural vinegar as a natural herbicide
