There is a quite a difference in the meaning of the term craving depending on what school of thought provides the definition. For example, the healing community defines cravings as a signal that the body is deficient in a vitamin, mineral or water, and needs vital nutrients. The medical industry is trying to prove that cravings are only manifestations of the mind.
The key here is self-love. Honoring your own individuality.
It’s about owning your self. Embracing what makes you you. Loving EVERYTHING about yourself, and all that is unique about you.
Our fashion choices make a personal statement about who we are – or so we’d like to think. The truth is, our susceptibility to marketing may contradict our values and best thinking when it comes to environmental sustainability.
Bacteria that live in our mouths cause more than just bad breath. Not only can they cause nasty tooth aches, they can cause infections that inflame the gums, tongue, inner lips, and inner cheeks. But what if there were natural oils from plants that not only tasted good, but were also effective in killing bacteria? Scientists in Iran decided to examine the effects of oils from seven plants that were common in Persian herbal medicine on the growth of bacteria that infected human mouths. Their findings were astonishing.
Who Are The Microbial Culprits?
Environmental sustainability—and how to apply it—have become rising issues in many local communities and youth programs. The rise in environmental literacy programs coincides with the increasing need for innovative solutions and affordable models through which to apply them. Accordingly, programs have increasingly begun to offer paid and unpaid internships, jobs, and volunteer opportunities that expose today’s youth to the environmental stressors our world is facing, while at the same time teaching them the tools needed to develop these innovative solutions.
Going off-grid is a big lifestyle change. So much is different in various ways; there's a lot of research and preparation to be done, but it's worth it! I knew going off-grid was going to bring me back to the basics and that was just what I wanted. I had a feeling that after things got rolling on the farm that I would start to see a decrease in spending -- I just didn't realize how much I would be saving!
Much of a tree’s mass is subterranean. Often times a tree’s root system extends outward underground for miles. In fact, trees in a forest are often intimately connected through delicate root systems, microbes and fungi. Scientists have only recently discovered this hidden aspect of forest ecology because primarily they have only been concerned by what they could see above ground.
Growing up, nobody could convince me to go anywhere near a tomato. Let’s face it: tomatoes can be one of the least flavorful vegetables (okay, fruits) there are. Now, I’m much wiser than I once was and I thoroughly enjoy growing and purchasing tomatoes of all different shades and sizes. There is such a vast variety of tomatoes out there waiting to be transformed into delicious dishes.
Welcome to our #WellnessWednesday yoga primer. Yoga is a wonderful way to become attuned to your body and increase circulation and flexibility. Each week I'll offer you a pose with benefits and instruction.
The first vegan butcher shop has opened in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and has become a popular stop in the area. It is an oxymoron because there are no animal products in the store, yet they sell bologna, ham, chicken and sausage -- all made with wheat gluten, yeast, soy and miso. Owners Aubrey and Kale Walch hand make these vegetable protein items in small batches to ensure freshness. Enjoyed by vegans, vegetarians and carnivores, the products taste like the real thing with the same texture as meat. They also sell deli meats and cheeses -- all vegan and tasty.