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Sugar beet industry flips narrative on GMO crops

29Oct

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Sugar beet industry flips narrative on GMO crops

It's only been a few years since U.S. sugar beet farmers faced a potential financial crisis due to negative public perceptions about food products derived from biotechnology. Nowadays, however, the sugar beet industry is flipping the narrative, capitalizing on what was once its Achilles heel — its universal adoption of GMO seed. Since, 2009, the nation's sugar beet crop has been almost entirely planted in seed genetically modified to resist glyphosate herbicide, which is produced at Bayer's Soda Springs plant. Lately, to strike a chord with an increasingly environmentally conscious consumer base, the sugar beet industry has been touting how biotechnology has made its crop production system far more sustainable. Idaho is the No. 2 state in production of sugar beets by ton. Read ...

I tried Kelly Ripa’s wellness routine and this is what happened

25Oct

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Wellness

I tried Kelly Ripa’s wellness routine and this is what happened

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably seen Kelly Ripa on TV and, at some point, wondered aloud how she has such boundless energy. Ripa, the accomplished day-time talk show host and TV producer, usually looks like she just got 11 hours of sleep. Or consumed several cups of coffee. Or both. I wondered recently how it’s possible that someone who turned 50 this fall could be so incredibly vibrant. After researching Ripa’s wellness routine, I found the key to her vitality. Namely, the TV star approaches diets, workouts, and mindfulness by subscribing to the theory that variety is the spice of life. After trying her routine, I was left surprisingly stress-free, as well. Here’s a closer look at why Ripa’s self-care strategies work so well. Read the story at The Ladders...

Include These Natural Liver Cleanse Foods In Your Diet

21Oct

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Diet

Include These Natural Liver Cleanse Foods In Your Diet

One of the largest organs in your body, your liver has the important function of removing waste products to take care of. It goes without saying that taking care of your liver is crucial for overall health.If you’ve heard a lot about liver cleanses and supplements for the same, but are worried whether or not they’ll help, why not turn to natural foods that you can include in your diet instead! Check out these foods to promote liver health. Leafy And Cruciferous Vegetables Bitter greens like mustard and kale are packed with several cleansing compounds that can stimulate bile production. Green leafy vegetables are also rich in chlorophyll that is known to soak up toxins from the bloodstream.Cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, and broccoli are a good source of glutathi...

Can natural remedies help combat symptoms of the menopause?

18Oct

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Remedies

Can natural remedies help combat symptoms of the menopause?

When I was pregnant with my first child, there would scarcely have been enough hours in the day to accommodate all of the magazines, supplements, appointments, support groups and antenatal exercises that society suddenly proffered. Yet as Rebekah Brown, founder of MPowder, points out: “We don’t all choose to be mothers – but we are bound together by menopause because we all go through it.” Despite this, the years between fertility and fertiliser remain largely unrepresented – although online platforms are pioneering change in this area. In the health arena too, this universal phase of women’s lives has only recently begun to be recognised – indeed, this October 18th marks just 11 years since the first World Menopause Day. With more conversation around the subject, a number of supp...

The fragrant herbal extract shown to alleviate mild to moderate anxiety symptoms

14Oct

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Remedies

The fragrant herbal extract shown to alleviate mild to moderate anxiety symptoms

Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can range from mild to severe, depending on the person. Anxiety is a normal response to the obstacles life throws at us. However, anxiety that becomes overwhelming and affects your overall quality of life requires interventions. If you are experiencing persistent anxiety, this is medically known as generalised anxiety disorder (GAD). This means having regular or uncontrollable worries about many different things in your everyday life, according to mental health charity Mind. Fortunately there are a number of different treatments that can help and normally a combination of treatments is recommended. There is some evidence that natural remedies may help when taken as part of your overall treatment strategy. Read more ...

Is cow hugging the world’s new wellness trend?

12Oct

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Wellness

Is cow hugging the world’s new wellness trend?

From goat yoga to sound baths, the world is full of wellness trends designed to soothe and calm both body and spirit. Now, a self-care practice hailing from the Netherlands is promising practitioners serenity, and perhaps a smile or two. Dubbed “koe knuffelen” in Dutch (literally “cow hugging”), the practice is centred on the inherent healing properties of a good human-to-animal snuggle. Cow cuddlers typically start by taking a tour of the farm before resting against one of the cows for two to three hours. The cow’s warmer body temperature, slower heartbeat and mammoth size can make hugging them an incredibly soothing experience, and giving the animal a backrub, reclining against them or even getting licked is all part of the therapeutic encounter. Continue at BBC Travel

The Mediterranean Diet might be the answer to your cravings

7Oct

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Diet

The Mediterranean Diet might be the answer to your cravings

‘Your brain is a pig: How evolution has primed us to gorge ourselves on fattening foods’; this is the title of an article published on Canadian news site CBC.ca. It was written by Professor Gordon Orians, a professor emeritus of evolutionary biology at the University of Washington in Seattle. The pig statement may be alarming, but it really does help to explain why following a healthy eating pattern can be so difficult to sustain. It also explains how, despite good intentions, our brains will often guide us to make food choices that are high in energy (kilojoules), fat and sugar. Origins of our food cravings As humans, we evolved under conditions of food scarcity where our principal occupation was finding and consuming enough energy to stay alive. We are genetically engineered to pref...

Three ‘top foods’ to avoid hair loss and stimulate hair growth at home explained

6Oct

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Diet, Remedies

Three ‘top foods’ to avoid hair loss and stimulate hair growth at home explained

Hair loss can be a natural part of the ageing process, and most of the time, it's nothing to worry about. We can even lose up to 100 hairs on our bodies every day, without even noticing. But you could prolong the life of your locks by regularly eating certain foods, it's been revealed. Losing your hair could be caused by a number of different conditions, said the NHS. Stress, weight loss, or even an iron deficiency can lead to some form of hair loss. But there are some home treatments you can use that might help to prevent some types of hair loss, including alopecia. One of the easiest ways to stimulate hair growth at home is to add more organic foods to your diet, it's been claimed. Keep reading at Express

Are there Benefits to Genetically Modified Food?

30Sep

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Genetically Modified Foods

Are there Benefits to Genetically Modified Food?

Genetically modified food (GMO) is more common than ever. Still, people often view it as the product of a dystopian society. Thus, there’s a tendency to reject it. After all, modifying something as established as the genetic code of our surroundings can’t be good, right? Thus, different interviews revealed that the rejection of these types of food is fairly high among the population. This is because 33.4% of those interviewed think they provide more harm than benefits, while their acceptance is only 22.8%. There are still mixed feelings on this topic, but first, let’s be clear as to what a GMO actually is. What’s genetically modified food? Genetically modified food is food resulting from an organism modified by genetic engineering. In these foods, genes from another living being ha...

28Sep

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Wellness

Mental Wellness and Your Finances

It's safe to say that 2020 has been a challenging year for us all. From turbulent weather to an unyielding pandemic which resulted in economic turmoil worldwide, the events of this year have meant big changes in our day-to-day lives. These changes and adjustments can have a significant impact on our emotional and mental well-being. The reality is that consideration of your mental health needs to be at the forefront of everything you do. This is so because of the direct impact it can have on various aspects of your life, including your finances. It's almost like a cycle; not feeling good can make earning and managing money harder, and at the same time worrying about money can make you feel worse; it can be paralysing. So instead of worrying, let's focus on planning ahead and the simple w...