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Plant-based diets critical to wildlife preservation: report

7Feb

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Plant-based diets critical to wildlife preservation: report

The global food system is the biggest driver of destruction of the natural world, and a shift to predominantly plant-based diets is crucial in halting the damage, according to a report. Agriculture is the main threat to 86 per cent of the 28,000 species known to be at risk of extinction, the report by the Chatham House think tank said. Without change, the loss of biodiversity will continue to accelerate and threaten the world’s ability to sustain humanity, it said. The root cause is a vicious circle of cheap food, the report said, where low costs drive bigger demand for food and more waste, with more competition then driving costs even lower through more clearing of natural land and use of polluting fertilizers and pesticides. The report, supported by the UN Environment Programme ...

From Fashion To Flower To Foreplay: Brett Heyman On Flower By Edie Parker’s Move Into Sexual Wellness

3Feb

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Wellness

From Fashion To Flower To Foreplay: Brett Heyman On Flower By Edie Parker’s Move Into Sexual Wellness

CBD is booming business; amidst the heightened stress of the past year, people can’t get enough of cannabidiol in all forms. The breakout and anxiety-relieving benefits of CBD specifically have catapulted cannabis products into the mainstream—by 2025, the CBD skincare market is estimated to reach a value of $1.7 billion, according to Grand View Research. But the de-stigmatization of cannabis remains dependent on viewing it through a health and wellness lens; few brands embrace the act of getting high. “Yes, there are lots of health and wellness benefits [to cannabis] but people talk about that already,” Brett Heyman, the founder of cannabis accessory line Flower by Edie Parker, tells Forbes. “Our brand headline is ‘for a good time;’ there is no shame in wanting to get high.” Since launc...

Herbs for a cure: How bronchitis led to a beauty company’s creation

1Feb

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Botanicals

Herbs for a cure: How bronchitis led to a beauty company’s creation

When Lynn Kirkland started her skincare company, The Herb Farm, (initially called Herbal Harmony when it was in the “cupboard” stages) her son Craig was suffering from consistent, painful bronchitis. Nothing seemed to stop it from returning. “Mum says the pivotal turning point for her was when she went back again to the doctor and said ‘what else can we do, because this isn’t working?’ and the doctor shrugged his shoulders and said ‘I don’t know,’” says Lynn’s daughter, The Herb Farm managing director Sarah Cowan. “She thought, ‘that’s not good enough. There must be something else.’ And she had always been interested in nature, so that was her first port of call. What can nature offer?” Kirkland began studying a herbal medicine diploma through correspondence, from the Australasian Coll...

This Natural Food Coloring Packs a Seriously Vibrant Punch

27Jan

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This Natural Food Coloring Packs a Seriously Vibrant Punch

Here’s my thing about food coloring: I don’t use it when I’m trying to be subtle. I think the whole point of adding dye to a baked good or cooking project is to create something bright and a little wacky, like swirly icing or ombre layer cookies, in surprising and unexpected shades. Cake the color of regular cake is great on its own, so if you’re going to add pigment, you might as well go big. This mentality kept me from jumping on the natural food coloring bandwagon for years, despite a desire to leave the artificial stuff behind. With plant-based dye, it seemed impossible to achieve anything other than muted pink, swampy green, and almost-orange—hints at color, little whispers of color, but nothing like the wild, punchy hues I'd hoped for. Read more at Epicurious.

The ‘healthy’ foods you should avoid if you want to lose weight

24Jan

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The ‘healthy’ foods you should avoid if you want to lose weight

We all know that in order to lose weight we generally need to eat a balanced diet coupled with exercise. But those diets can often include “healthy foods” such as smoothies and brown rice, which one expert has said you should never eat if you actually want to lose weight. Australian dietitian Susie Burrell said many people overindulge on foods that are branded healthy options which often have lower calorie counts and are low fat, The Sun reports. Writing on her blog she said often the actual nutritional profile of these foods, such as the amount of sugar per serving, can often mean we are consuming more than we should be. She warned there are five foods that you should steer clear of if you want to lose weight. Find out what they are at news.com.au.

Natural Remedies And Supplements Every Woman Should Know About For PMS, Fibroids, Anxiety And More

20Jan

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Remedies

Natural Remedies And Supplements Every Woman Should Know About For PMS, Fibroids, Anxiety And More

Through every phase in life, Mother Nature has considered us women and prepared many remedies for our health and wellness. Just like any mother, she provides comfort, guidance, and solutions to most of all our problems and health concerns. From reproductive to mental health challenges, she has grown botanical plants and herbs to treat our common health conditions. Via roots, stems, berries, and seeds, Mother Nature cares for women from the inside out. Whether it’s a flowering blossom or bitter tea leaf, we can find natural wellness remedies all around us; we just have to know where to look. Discover the following natural botanical supplements gifted to us by Mother Earth that every woman should know about. Keep reading at Madam Noire.

Take the Holistic Approach to Health and Fitness With This Wellness App

18Jan

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Take the Holistic Approach to Health and Fitness With This Wellness App

It's a new year and millions of people are making resolutions to get healthy and fit in 2021. But simply deciding you're going to get in shape and actually doing it are entirely different things. Overhauling your health often means overhauling your life. Verv Home Workout Planner, however, works with you to achieve all of your health and wellness goals, which can make you a better entrepreneur. Verv features four building blocks — physical activity, nutrition, sleep, and mindfulness — to help you become your healthiest self without making any massive changes. Each building block is defined by simplicity, effectiveness, and personalization to work with you rather than against you. Verv offers a wide range of at-home workouts, from muscle-toning programs for specific parts of your body...

13Jan

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Botanicals

Can Kratom Boost My Energy Levels?

Everyone has their daily list of tasks that they need to complete by the time the day is over. But when you’ve had a terrible night’s sleep prior, it makes waking up and getting all the things you need to do done very hard to do. Coffee and caffeine can only do so much. You may be wondering, is there another alternative? If you find yourself desperate for a solution then you came to the right place! Today we’re going to be talking about a plant called Kratom, what it is and how it affects your energy. We’ll also be discussing other potential benefits this herb may possess. What Is Kratom? Kratom, or Mitragyna Speciosa, is an evergreen tree that is a part of the coffee family. It is native throughout Southeast Asia, and it is commonly found in countries such as Thailand, Myanmar, and ...

7 Natural Remedies to Reduce Stretch Marks

10Jan

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7 Natural Remedies to Reduce Stretch Marks

Stretch marks occur in both the sexes when there is a sudden gain or loss in weight or some form of growth that stretches the skin. Visible red marks occur on the arms, breasts, back, abdomen, buttock, hip and thigh as the elastic fibres of our skin get torn from the weight changes. These marks primarily occur during puberty and pregnancy. They also occur in obese people as well as on bodybuilders. Over time, the scars fade from a dark colour to something paler. Mentioned below are some of the natural remedies available to reduce such scars. 1. Coconut oil Oil extracted from Cocos nucifera cannot make older stretch marks go away, but if applied on fresh scars, it can dull them. Coconut oil contains vitamin E and K which rejuvenates skin cells, while the oil’s anti-inflammatory and an...

Stick to the real thing: 10 natural foods to eat instead of margarine

3Jan

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Stick to the real thing: 10 natural foods to eat instead of margarine

Many government health organizations have advocated the use of margarine in cooking as a way to avoid the purported negative effects of butter on one’s health. But as it turns out, the reverse is actually true: margarine may in fact, cause more harm to the body than the product it was meant to replace. What is margarine? Margarine’s origins can be traced back to France, where it was developed by the chemist Hippolyte Mege-Mouries in response to an order by Emperor Napoleon III which called for the development of a cheap butter alternative that could be used by French workers and his armies in the Franco-Prussian war. But far from being the vegetable-based concoction we now know, Mege-Mouries’ original margarine consisted of beef tallow churned with milk. Keep reading at Food New...