Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in the US. It's estimated that 16.2 million Americans suffer from major depressive episodes lasting more than two weeks each year.[note]https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/major-depression.shtml[/note] Pharmaceutical … [Read more...]
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 originally titled "The Organic … [Read more...]
How You Can Save Water in the Garden
How You Can Save Water in the Garden While it’s true that gardening is an enjoyable and fulfilling endeavour, a lot of water is required so you can get the most out of it. Since only a fraction of the world’s supply of water is safe for household use, it’s important that … [Read more...]
7 simple tips to grow the perfect garden (with kids!)
It's spring! With the warmer temperatures and green grass growing, it's time to get outside and start growing food. From getting children to eat more vegetables to eating food picked fresh to treating depression, gardening has many benefits. Despite the … [Read more...]
Hygiene Hypothesis: Don’t be afraid of Dirt!
When my first child began to crawl, I bought a steam floor cleaner that promised to kill germs. I would religiously steam clean the floors every couple of days, but with multiple pets and country living, there was no real way to make my home germ-free (thankfully). Turns out we … [Read more...]
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