Plants have had to deal with natural pathogens such as fungi and bacterial for millennia, and during that time have learned to successfully defend themselves by producing natural bactericides and fungicides among other important substances. These defensive substances not only benefit plants, but humans as well.
They may look lush and green, but some forests are already on borrowed time. These so-called “zombie forests” are made up of trees that are still alive but no longer capable of reproducing in the changing climate around them.
As humans, we all carry both female and male energies within us. This has nothing to do with gender. It is about balance, flow, and the natural rhythm of life. It is also about the motivation behind our actions. Are we coming from a place of female energy or male energy?
Dan Satterfeld drew on his wealth of TV news experience to tell his audience that they already had a powerful weapon at their disposal. "The best way to complain that will have the biggest impact?...Trust me. I worked in TV for 45 years. Nothing you do will have a greater impact. Nothing."
As the scales, symbol of partnership-oriented Libra remind us, balance, justice and harmony are delicate propositions. In these challenging times let’s do our best to keep Libra’s promises of peace, love and understanding at heart.
We can’t make every healthcare and beauty product ourselves, but many products we can make at home, and lower our exposure to toxins. This allows one to customize any product to exactly what they need, especially for those with allergies and sensitivities that commercial products can make worse.
Pilates fosters focus, strengthens memory, and helps regulate stress responses. In a world saturated with constant stimuli and distractions, this practice becomes more than exercise; it becomes a tool for sustaining mental clarity and emotional resilience.
What gives honey its healing power? The natural healing properties of honey begin with the work of honeybees and their carefully maintained environments. Bees collect nectars from plants, where they add their own enzymes during the collection and storage process.
'One and done' dose of LSD keeps anxiety at bay, says the results of a rigorous new study published in JAMA, which finds a single dose of LSD can ease anxiety and depression for months, paving the way for bigger, more rigorous studies supported by pharmaceutical companies.
Salt is immersed in customs, lore, and superstitions everywhere you turn. Even today spilling salt is considered bad luck, but tossing a pinch over one’s shoulder is said to avert harm and bring good fortune.
From a sociological perspective, astrology is fascinating precisely because it straddles categories. Rather than a set of cosmic beliefs, many people treat astrology as a tool — part spirituality, part cultural practice, part entertainment and part language for understanding themselves and others.
Buying a cemetery plot where I can have a green burial, on the other hand, proved to be surprisingly affordable and will allow my body, once no longer in use, to decompose as quickly and as naturally as possible, with minimal environmental damage.
The one change that worked: I abandoned my cynicism – and joined Europe’s biggest gay choir. It was a testament to the power of being seen – and heard – for who you really are.
The greatest threat to the medical industry isn’t a competitor. It’s the informed individual, someone who no longer waits to be “saved,” no longer accepts decline as normal, and no longer forgets that biology was built for resilience.
If you’re one of the 63 million Americans who went hiking last year, chances are you’ve found yourself needing to go, with no toilet in sight. Aside from personal inconvenience, why is this such a big deal?
Vulnerability is not weakness. It is a gift. Every time we unwrap it in front of others, we show them it’s safe to be human too.
Every step in the coffee process, from farming to brewing, has an environmental cost. But with thoughtful adjustments, that cost can be reduced. Whether you’re buying beans or choosing a brewing method, choose options that reflect your sustainability goals.
Sleep isn’t passive — it’s a spiritual practice. Each night, when you close your eyes, you surrender control. You embody humility. You say, without words: the world doesn’t rest on my shoulders.
The benefits of meditation range from alleviation of daily anxiety to a deeper sense of self-acceptance. When we sit in meditation, we are actively taking care of ourselves in a truly nurturing way. There is never a bad time to meditate. You can start right this moment.
Although it’s discouraging to see the EnergySTAR program potentially cut, it’s valuable for households to make an effort to improve their energy usage or buy energy-efficient appliances, in whatever steps possible for them.
Our skin tells the story of our life. Skin is a symbol of vulnerability and strength, boundary and belonging. It is our frontline with the world — an energetic and physical barrier that communicates who we are.
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