Bee Corridors Are Bringing Cities to Life
Little bee restaurants of blue, yellow and purple flowers are popping up on people's balconies and roofs in various countries in a grassroots effort to save the insects, as well as the basic fruit crops that depend on them. “Trees for Bees” was the theme of National Pollinator Week, that just finished up on June 26.. Around the United States, people...
7 Alternatives to the Wedding Band
A recent New York Times article reports on men who don’t wear wedding bands. The trend doesn’t stop at men. Ways of outwardly showing commitment, or not, are as varied as relationships themselves. Here are seven alternatives to traditional rings. 1) Alternative Ring Styles If your reasons for steering away from the traditional wedding ring is an opposition to the diamond...
Nonprofits Help The Pets Of Orlando Shooting Victims
The nation mourns the victims of the terrorist attack on Orlando’s Pulse nightclub, in which 49 people died and 53 were injured. Not forgotten are the pets those victims loved and left behind. Several nonprofits have offered assistance to care for the pets of the victims and their families. Various groups have stepped up to help animals left behind. They...
The Secret Ingredient in Onions That Controls Blood Sugar
It has long been known that onions are a great addition to a healthy diet, but do you know just how healthy they really are? One compound found in onions has been extensively researched for its potent antioxidant properties, as well as for its potential to combat diabetes and cancer. The compound in question is quercetin — a flavonoid...
6 Trusted Home Remedies For Conquering Acne
Acne may be the bane of your existence. In the summer, sweat and grime makes the situation even worse. You may have tried lots of over-the-counter products with little or no success. If you’re fighting a war against acne and the zits are winning, try a new tack. Certain home remedies may help turn the tide in your favor...
Family Reunited With Dog Missing For Four Years
A Pennsylvania family long gave up hope of ever seeing their beloved Jax, who disappeared four years ago when he escaped from a pet sitter. At the time, the Swire family was on vacation in Virginia when they received the call that he was missing. The Swires looked for the then six-year-old yellow Lab mix, and posted info about him...
5 Hot Sauce Home Remedies
Did you know that hot sauce can do a whole lot more than flavoring your food? If you have a bottle of the spicy stuff in your kitchen, you have a wealth of home remedies right at your fingertips. Here are five of the many possible uses for hot sauce: Joint and muscle pain A primary component in all spicy peppers...
99% Of Europe And North America Is Polluted By Artificial Light
A recently released study has determined that almost all of us live under the bright haze of artificial-light pollution. The study, which was released in Science Advances on June 10, 2016, determined that over 80 percent of the world’s population lives in what are considered light-polluted areas, and that percentage skyrockets to 99 percent for European and North Americans....
How The Descendants Of Vikings Are Helping The Planet
Over a thousand years ago, the Norse Vikings raided lands and seized control of whole countries, but their foreign policy has changed drastically since that time. Recently Norway banned all deforestation, becoming the first country to do so. Furthermore, the government is now committed to ethically source palm oil, beef, timber and soy — the combination of which contributes to just...
Find Your Fountain Of Youth
Everyone has a fountain of youth within them. All it takes is to know where to find it. There is an electrochemical field of energy within us called the Kelee, which in ancient Sanskrit means, having to do with different states of mind. Find this energy in you, and you will feel better and live a healthier life. The...
