While the plight of honeybees has gotten a lot of attention in recent years, it is actually wild bees who are facing the biggest threats of extinction, in part because they have to compete with honeybees for their food. This eventually means that the more honey production … [Read more...] about This startup makes real honey without involving any bees in the process
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Oxford doctors conclude honey may be best for treating colds
If mom gave you honey as a child whenever you had a cold, turns out she was very right in doing so. According to a new review of research published by Oxford doctors, honey’s antimicrobial properties allowed it to outperform the standard of care when addressing symptoms and … [Read more...] about Oxford doctors conclude honey may be best for treating colds
4 Natural remedies to soothe those summer bug bites
A couple of weeks ago we discussed natural mosquito repellants you can make at home, but even the most vigilant citronella users will likely end up with a few bug bites by the end of the summer. Bug bites can be itchy, distracting, and just plain irritating, but here are four … [Read more...] about 4 Natural remedies to soothe those summer bug bites
Pakistan’s Billion Tree project is bringing the bees and honey back
In 2018, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan announced the Billion Tree project, a lofty country-wide effort to plant 10 billion trees over a 5-year span. The project has already led to the planting of hundreds of thousands of trees, resulting in a huge boost in bee populations. … [Read more...] about Pakistan’s Billion Tree project is bringing the bees and honey back
Social enterprise allows families in Zambia to make a living by harvesting honey
Here at the Optimist Daily, we praise and admire business ideas that come into being on grounds other than just making a profit. Take, for example, Martin Zuch – who, after discovering his spiritual side 10 years ago, decided to leave his job as a hedge fund manager and start … [Read more...] about Social enterprise allows families in Zambia to make a living by harvesting honey