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The new energy economy: wind power
Leading world in alternative energy production, wind power is currently making 240,000 megawatts of energy around the world, compared to 70,000 and 11,000 megawatts of energy production for solar and geothermal, respectively. A carbon–free, abundant source of energy, wind power uses no fuel to Read More...
Eggshells aren’t for walking
If you throw away eggshells after you use them, you’re missing out on some great opportunities to improve your gardening, and even your health. Add eggshells to potting soil to up the nutrients of the dirt your plant lives in. Crumbling pieces of eggshells around the base of your plant to fend Read More...
Modified mosquitos
Scientists from the Imperial College in London have developed a new way of combatting malaria– altering mosquito sperm to only produce male offspring. Still a serious killer in many parts of Africa and Asia, malaria control has been greatly impacted by insecticide resistant mosquitos, and drug Read More...
The new energy economy: wind power
Leading world in alternative energy production, wind power is currently making 240,000 megawatts of energy around the world, compared to 70,000 and 11,000 megawatts of energy production for solar and geothermal, respectively. A carbon–free, abundant source of energy, wind power uses no fuel to 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...
Yoga helps children with special needs
Aside from yoga’s well known benefits– increased flexibility, improved sleep, and improved cardio and circular health, yoga is being used to help children with special needs. Prafull Oorja, a non–profit yoga studio in India started by Americans Madeleine Sears and Sowmya Ayyar living in Read More...
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...