I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery—air, mountains, trees, people. I thought, "This is what it is to be happy. Sylvia Plath, The Bell Jar What are the positive benefits of nature-based, environmental education? Are there any long-term effects? How does environmental education enhance our connections to one another and nature? How does it promote empathy and responsibility? ... continue reading...
How environmental education affects children’s connections, empathy, and responsibility
4 Studies on the Positive Effects of Nature Therapy for ADHD Symptoms
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized by three symptomatic traits: inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. There is no cure for this brain condition, and treatment usually consists of prescriptive drugs. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 2016 data, ADHD affects 6.1 million children ages 2-17 years old. Among all children ... continue reading...
Uqora Natural Treatment for Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
That constant urge to urinate with little results but burning sensations...the first time you experience a urinary tract infection (UTI), it can be scary. Not understanding the causes and natural treatments lead many women to take unnecessary antibiotics repeatedly. About 60% of women will experience a UTI in their lifetimes. 25% of women will have recurring infections. This common ... continue reading...
What Smartphones and the Internet Are Doing to Our Teens
Every parent is concerned about their teen's media use. The average teenager (13-18 years old) spends almost six hours and 40 minutes a day on screen media!((https://www.commonsensemedia.org/sites/default/files/uploads/research/census_researchreport.pdf)) There's been a lot of discussion about how our devices affect our lives. Some research finds our smartphones isolate; other research finds ... continue reading...
Why You & Your Kids Should Take Probiotics Every Day
We often think of probiotics as being good for our guts and necessary after antibiotic use, but did you know they can improve mental health and your immune system? Everyone in your family should take probiotics every day! What are Probiotics? Probiotics are good bacteria. Probiotic supplements contain the same or similar beneficial bacteria already present in our body. Common microorganisms ... continue reading...
Healthy Food & Vegetarian Recipes
Why does Codex Allow Greater Lead Limits in Grape Juice Than Water?
There is no safe level of lead in the human body, according to the US National Toxicology Program's report "Health Effects of Low-Level Lead". "Overall, the NTP concludes that there is suffcient evidence that blood Pb levels <10 μg/dL ... continue reading...
Environmental and Health Problems of Chewing Bubble Gum
Have you ever considered the environmental and health consequences of chewing bubble gum? The first marketed chewing gum was made with all natural ingredients. It was made from the chicle sap of the Central American sapodilla tree and mixed with ... continue reading...
The Absolute Best Gluten Free Vegan Scone Recipe
These scones are so yummy. You might want to make a double batch! ... continue reading...
Is Organic Food a Scam and Hoax? Debunking 5 Myths
Newsweek upset and shocked readers by declaring, "The campaign for organic food is a deceitful, expensive scam."((http://www.newsweek.com/campaign-organic-food-deceitful-expensive-scam-785493)) This opinion piece by Henry I. Miller was ... continue reading...