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Tear gas flowerpots
A woman in the Palestinian village of Billan is taking spent tear gas canisters and using them as flower pots, then placing them in locations around the war–torn west bank. Because of the heavy fighting that constantly occurs between the Israelis and Palestinians there is no shortage of supplies Read More...
6 tips to properly feng shui your home
Dating back over 3,000 years, feng shui is utilizing your home space to maximize natural calm and positive energy flow. When done right, a home with good feng shui will make you feel more peaceful, powerful, and meditative. Knowing where to start can be difficult, and hiring a consultant can be Read More...
Try turmeric for arthritis
A new clinical trial has found that curcumin—the powerful anti-inflammatory molecule in turmeric that gives it its yellow color—can reduce pain and improve physical function in people with osteoarthritis of the knee. Curcumin (kur-kyoo-min) has been the focus of great attention recently due to Read More...
The magical shiitake
Shiitake mushrooms have been used in eastern medicine for more than 6,000 years. Traditional uses range from curing repertory disease to improving blood circulation, increasing energy and upping your qi, what is referred to in traditional Chinese culture as ‘life energy’. While the historic Read More...
Herb of the month: ground-elder
Herbalist Trudy van Diepen-Stam knows an herb for every ailment. This month: ground-elder, also known as bishop’s weed, or gout weed (not related to the Elder tree). Many plant lovers have mixed feelings about ground-elder, the roots are notorious because they spread rapidly, even through the Read More...
Could this giant vacuum clean up the oceans and make a profit?
New design to help clean plastic out of World’s oceans could make up to 500 million dollars a Read More...
Low vitamin D causes health problems
Inadequate levels of vitamin D linked to cancer, heart disease, and Read More...
Sleeping helps learn, study shows
Researchers from NYU’s Langone Medical Center have found that sleep after learning helps strengthen new memories and synapse Read More...
Herb of the month: ground-elder
Herbalist Trudy van Diepen-Stam knows an herb for every ailment. This month: ground-elder, also known as bishop’s weed, or gout weed (not related to the Elder tree). Many plant lovers have mixed feelings about ground-elder, the roots are notorious because they spread rapidly, even through the Read More...
Who are the happiest commuters? Study says cyclists.
Researchers from Clemson University in South Carolina conducted a study that looked at how different forms of transportation taken on daily commutes impact our emotions. The study looked at emotions like happiness, pain, stress, and fatigue. Using data from the American Time Use Survey conducted by Read More...