This Tropical Tree Might Be The Next Antiviral Superfood
Have you heard of moringa? The moringa tree is native to northern India, but today it is common throughout the tropical and sub-tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. This fast-growing, drought-resistant tropical tree has edible leaves that are one of the world’s most nutrient-dense foods. Other edible parts of the tree include the green seed pods and...
Antibacterial Wipes are Sold Out: How to Make Your Own
Antibacterial wipes have really come into their own lately. With the sudden, intense need to cleanse everything in sight to ensure it doesn't harbor the dreaded virus, this handy sanitizing product has undoubtedly been featured on many household grocery lists. The problem is, many manufacturers and grocery suppliers haven’t been able to keep up with unprecedented demand, so shoppers looking...
A Tiny, Yet Powerful Crop Anyone Can Grow (and they are delicious too)
Microgreens are young vegetable or herb plants that are grown to approximately 1 to 3 inches tall. Microgreens are usually harvested seven to 21 days after germination, once the plant’s first ‘true leaves’ have emerged. They have an aromatic flavor and concentrated nutrient content and come in a variety of colors and textures. You’ll often spot microgreens gracing the plates...
The Ultimate Guide to Home Disinfection: What You Should Be Doing Daily
With some states reopening businesses sooner than expected, now more than ever, protecting yourself from Covid-19 is crucial. That means maintaining social distancing, protecting yourself and others by wearing a mask, and practicing good social hygiene. Still, that may not be enough. Anywhere people gather will become a breeding ground for germs. If you’re serious about minimizing your chances...
Is Your Ultra-Sanitized House Making You Sick?
Now more than ever, people are taking sanitation seriously. Antibacterial wipes and disinfectant cleaners are hard to find in stores, and hand soap and sanitizer are precious commodities. We’re making our environments more germ-free than ever, but is this helping our wellbeing, or harming it? Based on recent research, doctors and researchers have arrived at a surprising hypothesis about our...
13 Ways To Stay Motivated When You’re Working From Home
Many people have a love-hate relationship with working from home. There’s the joy of the flexible schedule, the ready access to snacks, and the 30-second commute that saves on gas money. But then there’s the isolation, which can be lonely and soul-destroying at times. Just getting motivated to sit at our desks and start something is tough when we're in...
Why Now is a Great Time to Have More Sex
When this pandemic finally ends, Americans may notice two things — more divorces and more babies. Divorce, because for some, being confined 24/7 with their spouse could prove to be fatal to the relationship. A baby boom, on the other hand, could likely be the result of couples finding intimate ways to manage their stress and boredom. Sure, in...
What This Pandemic is Doing to the Earth’s Surface
Today, almost eight billion humans inhabit the earth. That’s twice as many living as there were 50 years ago. So, it’s no surprise that within our normal day-to-day living conditions, global heating, pollution and wildlife extinction get far less attention than they deserve. However, while this worldwide pandemic unfolds, so too does a bittersweet twist. For the first time...
The #1 Thing You Must Always Do After You Poop (in addition to washing your hands)
Personal hygiene has come into the spotlight in recent times, with everyone being encouraged to take extra care in the name of preventing viral spread. Although most of us would prefer to keep our toilet practices private, now more than ever, we’re having to “open the door” on our hygiene habits to ensure we’re doing our part. One particular issue...
35 Ways to Use Coconut Oil for Survival, Immunity and More
For decades, coconut oil was condemned as an unhealthy food to be avoided at all costs, due to its saturated fat content. Thanks to modern research, we now know that the natural fats found in coconut oil are highly valuable for nutrition, health, and more. Now widely used as a cooking oil and skin moisturizer, we’re pushing the boundaries of...
