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27Jul

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25 Years of GMOs

It has been 25 years since GMO crops first came on the market. Since then, GMOs have not just transformed agriculture by providing a valuable tool for farmers, but they have also helped the environment, consumers, and communities around the world. GMOs are an important tool in the fight against climate change, thanks to no-till farming which allows for lower CO2 emissions and helps soil health and water quality. GMOs also preserve habitats by allowing farmers to grow more on less land. Over 25 years, GMOs have helped provide greater food security through increased yields and GMOs that help fight food waste. GMOs have also helped consumers through lower food prices, and farmers through increased return on investment, especially in low-income countries. GMOs are an important ...

Wellness isn’t always welcoming. Meet the women bringing change to the industry

22Jul

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Wellness

Wellness isn’t always welcoming. Meet the women bringing change to the industry

When Jessamyn Stanley started doing yoga, she felt completely out of place. “I was almost always the only fat person, the only Black person, like I'm very physically different from everyone else in the room,” said Stanley, 33. “It was very alienating.” Despite wanting to quit, Stanley stuck with yoga for the emotional benefits. Nearly a decade later, Durham, North Carolina-based Stanley is a yoga teacher, author of “Every Body Yoga,” and a renowned body-positive wellness influencer who uses her hard-won visibility to flip existing narratives about who belongs in the yoga and wellness world. Wellness, however, still hasn’t come far in terms of inclusion. “To this day, especially if I go to a random class with people that I don't know, there's still a lot of prejudice,” Stanley ...

Hair loss treatment: The herbal supplement proven to promote hair growth

19Jul

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Remedies

Hair loss treatment: The herbal supplement proven to promote hair growth

HAIR LOSS can be hereditary, it could be to do with increasing age or nutritional deficiencies. Whatever the root cause, this herbal supplement has been proven to promote hair growth. Hair loss is part of the natural hair growth cycle. However, too much of it and you'll start to notice. Here's one supplement shown to promote hair growth. The hair cycle Hair loss and hair thinning occur when the growth cycle – consisting of three stages: anagen, telogen and catagen – is disrupted. Anagen The anagen phase is the growing period of a hair follicle. Typically, the hair grows around half an inch a month. On average, the anagen phase can last between three to five years. If left to continue growing, the hair can reach between 18 to 30 inches long. Keep reading at the Express...

Americans Use Pandemic to Get In Shape With More Organic Food

15Jul

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Diet

Americans Use Pandemic to Get In Shape With More Organic Food

Americans are shelling out more for premium foods, including organic meat and snacks, as the pandemic moves them to focus on health despite the economic slowdown. Many consumers are prioritizing nutrition over cost as Covid-19 infections continue to rise across the U.S. Sales of organic food and drinks surged 25% for the 17-week period ended June 27, according to Nielsen data. That’s faster than the pace of total growth in the food segment. Meat, seafood and frozen foods with the organic label have seen some of the largest increases from last year, the data show. “We’re expecting strength to continue in organic and natural food sales,” said Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Jennifer Bartashus. With lockdowns to prevent the spread of the virus, “a lot of people have used the opportun...

11 Wellness Platforms Created by Indigenous People You Should Be Following

13Jul

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Wellness

11 Wellness Platforms Created by Indigenous People You Should Be Following

The conversation surrounding diversity and inclusion in health and wellness comes up periodically without any transformative change within the $4.5 trillion dollar industry. It's evident that wellness is predominately marketed towards white people and is often seen as an exclusive luxury. Although the health and wellness industry isn't reflective of the various lifestyles, cultures, races, and ethnicities around the world and in the US, wellness is for everyone and should be accessible for everyone, which is why marginalized people are reclaiming the wellness space. Keep reading at PopSugar.

Report: UC Santa Cruz leads research center on botanical dietary supplements

8Jul

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Botanicals

Report: UC Santa Cruz leads research center on botanical dietary supplements

Although millions of people take plant-based dietary supplements or herbal medicines, understanding the effects of these natural products on human health has proven to be extremely challenging. Clinical trials like those used to evaluate drugs have largely failed to show efficacy for botanical natural products. A new research center led by UC Santa Cruz and funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will focus on understanding how botanicals work on the molecular and cellular levels to provide a better foundation for clinical trials of these complex natural products. “We’re trying to put a scientific foundation behind the use of botanical natural products, so that people can make informed decisions about what botanicals might be helpful to an individual,” said principal inves...

5Jul

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Diet, Remedies

Foods That Can Remedy Constipation

Constipation is the most common gastro intestinal complication. It is characterised by less than three bowel movements per week, or bowel movement with dry hard stool that is difficult and painful to pass. Constipation could be as a result of inadequate water intake, poor diet, lack of or inadequate physical activity, stress or medication side effect. While it often lasts for a short period and is not dangerous, persistent constipation can be a symptom of a serious underlying condition that needs medical attention. Besides drinking enough water, there are natural laxatives that can help relieve constipation by adding bulk and softening the stool, reducing transit time in the gut and increasing stool frequency. Prunes They are an excellent natural remedy for constipation. Rich in s...

Unfavourable attitudes toward genetically modified food predict negative feelings about other food technologies

10Jun

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Genetically Modified Foods

Unfavourable attitudes toward genetically modified food predict negative feelings about other food technologies

Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health (HSPH) have found that people who hold negative opinions of genetically-modified (GM) food are likely to feel the same about nano-enabled food—food with nano-additives to enhance flavour, nutrition or prolong shelf life. In a survey of 1,000 respondents led by NTU comprising adult Singaporeans and permanent residents, close to a third found GM food unappealing, and their negative feelings influenced how they viewed nano-enabled food. Over a third felt neutral about GM food, while the remaining respondents welcomed it. While the study focused specifically on reactions towards nano-enabled foods, lead investigator and NTU Associate Professor Shirley Ho said that ...

Apple Cider Vingear For Weight Loss: 5 Reasons Why It Is Effective

7Jun

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Remedies, Wellness

Apple Cider Vingear For Weight Loss: 5 Reasons Why It Is Effective

or several thousands of years, apple cider vinegar has been used as a popular home remedy, in cooking, and as a health tonic. Its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties offer numerous health benefits including lowering blood sugar levels, reducing cholesterol, etc. Apple cider vinegar also promotes weight loss and fat reduction. Acetic acid- one of the main components of vinegar suppresses body fat accumulation. Here’s how apple cider vinegar aids weight loss: 1. Makes You Feel Satiated and Reduce Calorie Intake Apple cider vinegar can help promote fullness which can also lower the number of calories you consume. A 2005 study reported that people who consumed apple cider vinegar ended up consuming up to 275 fewer calories during the rest of the day. But do not take it alongsi...

Genetically Modified Food Market to reach 130 million tons next year

4Jun

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Genetically Modified Foods

Genetically Modified Food Market to reach 130 million tons next year

Despite all of the criticism and hindrances, the GMO food market has started picking up in recent years due to the nutritional value it offers. However, the GMO food market is in its nascent stage and has a long way to go to reach every shelf in the market. As the demand for GMO food is on a continuous rise, stacked traits, a mix of more than one transgene, is expected to see the highest growth when compared to Herbicide Tolerance (HT) and Insect Resistance (IR). The research predicted that production of genetically modified crops will increase from 112 million tons in 2015 to 130 million tons in the year 2021. The report on the Genetically Modified Food market provides a bird’s eye view of the current proceeding within the Genetically Modified Food market. Continue reading...