“Our memories of the ocean will linger on, long after our footprints in the sand are gone.” ~ Anonymous A visit to the beach always leaves you feeling alive and cleansed – physically, emotionally and spiritually. The combination of sun, sea and sand is the most natural and easily accessible … Continue reading
Many people don’t realize how important getting a good nights sleep is. And it’s not just about the amount of sleep, but the quality of sleep as well. From aches to pains, indigestion, or even a tendency to snore, there are positions in which you can sleep that can help cure what ails … Continue reading
Everything. Sex is how we all got here. It is the most powerful creative force on the planet. But few people ever learn to harness its potential. The countries with the highest degree of violence correlate witht he most negative attitudes toward sex. Consider liberal countries such as Sweden, Norway … Continue reading
Plastic bags and cling wrap may be popular containers for storing food, but there are better, less-wasteful options. Here are some storing tips to keep produce fresh (in and out of the refrigerator) as long as possible. Apples—Store on a cool counter or shelf for up to two weeks. For … Continue reading
Sunlight filters through a forest in Union Wood near Ballygawley, Ireland. (Photo: Mark Carthy/Shutterstock) Forests cover a third of all land on Earth, providing vital organic infrastructure for some of the planet’s densest, most diverse collections of life. They support countless species as well as 1.6 billion human livelihoods, yet humans … Continue reading
Editorial Update: The origins of this story have been called into question, and the post has been updated to reflect that. America loves Trader Joe’s Two-Buck Chuck (or should we say Three-Buck?), because it’s cheap, palatable, and . . . did we say cheap? That’s reason enough for people to … Continue reading
Air Date: Week of August 15, 2014 LISTEN HERE: http://www.loe.org/content/2014-08-15/Pesticides-on-Produce.mp3 Tomatoes of all colors from Amy Goldman’s garden (Photo: Joanna Rifkin) Tomatoes of all colors from Amy Goldman’s garden (Photo: Joanna Rifkin) An apple a day may keep the doctor away but it comes spiked with a cocktail of chemical … Continue reading
Select Language▼ Fingernails and disease don’t go together in most minds… but they should. Your fingernails can give you valuable health warnings and signal the presence of serious disease. Take a good long look at your nails. Hold a hand level with your nose about a foot out from your … Continue reading
The human brain is a complex entity constantly at work, sending electrical signals, communicating, building new neural connections and so on. This electrical activity generated by the brain, also known as brainwaves, reflect our state of mind. Reality is not based on outside influences but is an internal process based … Continue reading
Did you hear about the 800 esteemed scientists who came together and demanded the production of genetically modified crops and products be stopped? Scientists who called on world powers to re-evaluate the future of agriculture and seek sustainability rather than corporate profits? Don’t be surprised if you haven’t, as the mainstream media won’t … Continue reading