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Five Common Weeds to Cultivate for Health and Nutrition

April 23, 2015 by Lara Colley
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Much of the work we do as gardeners involves pulling weeds, and many of us can attest that this is not our favorite part. The good news is that there are many common garden weeds you can leave right where… [read]

Understanding and Detoxifying Genetically Modified Foods

April 20, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: January 1, 2016

GMO foods are very common in American and Canadian diets. Not because people choose to eat GMOs, but because they are unaware of how pervasive GMO ingredients have become in processed foods. Biotech companies have been very successful in lobbying… [read]

Symptoms of Dehydration & Benefits of Proper Hydration – Are you Getting Enough Water?

April 20, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: June 5, 2015

The human body is about is 70% water. Newborns are roughly 80% water, and elderly are as little as 50% water. Our muscles are about 75% water. Even our bones, which seem completely solid, are 25% water. Without food, we… [read]

Occupy the Farm – Occupy 2.0

April 11, 2015 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: June 5, 2015

There is a purpose to activism. It is a means to educate, to communicate grievances, and to effect social change. But the activism of late seems to fall short of lofty goals. What did Occupy Wallstreet and its knockoff occupy… [read]

How To Use Turmeric To Kill Cancer

April 9, 2015 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: June 5, 2015

Turmeric is a spice that comes from the Curcuma plant. If you want to purchase fresh turmeric, you may be able to find it at a farmer’s market. If not, look for it online. The rhizome (commonly called a root)… [read]

10 Most Profitable Vegetables To Grow

April 9, 2015 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: February 8, 2016

A lot of people are growing vegetables to beat the credit crunch. Growing vegetables is the best way to turn your gardening expertise into a means to save significant money. There are numbers of inexpensive vegetables that can easily reduce… [read]

Algae-Growing Nuns In Central African Grow Spirulina For Malnourished Children

April 6, 2015 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Many people believe the word “superfood” is a term used for click bait and nothing more, but superfoods not only exist, they are the superheroes of the food world. Spirulina is one such food. In the Central African Republic, Catholic… [read]