Algal oil is an oil derived from algae. It’s rich in DHA which accounts for 97 percent of the omega 3s in the brain. But, not a sufficient number of Americans get the needed amount of this pivotal fatty acid. Algal oil is a plant-based, marine oil that doesn’t originate […]
Our brains are working non-stop; they’re processing, deciding, reacting, analyzing, etc. all the time so it’s no wonder they need all the support they can get to function optimally. Whether it’s dealing with the mental tiredness at the end of a long day or keeping your cognitive function sharp as […]
The lungs never rest. They ensure life-giving oxygen is flowing into the body while removing carbon dioxide. This rhythmic exchange is one of the many wonders of human physiology. A healthy respiratory system is pivotal for our overall health, but the lungs are also a delicate organ that is under […]
Mango is a sweet and tropical fruit of the mango tree and it’s one of the most popular fruits in the world. However, the leaves of the trees are also edible and offer wonderful health benefits! The young green mango leaves are tender so they’re often cooked and consumed in […]
Bloodroot is a flowering plant that originates from the east of the US and Canada. Its root and budding rootstalk (the rhizome) release a red fluid when they’re cut, hence the unusual name. In the autumn, the root and rhizome are harvested by herbalists and used as natural medicine. In […]
Golden milk or turmeric milk is an Indian beverage that has been increasingly popular in the West in recent years. This yellow drink is made by warming up a plant-based or cow’s milk and enriching it with turmeric and some other spices (ginger or cinnamon). Praised for plenty of health […]
The white peony is a flowering plant that originates from eastern Asia. However, it’s cultivated elsewhere too, including in Siberia, Mongolia, and China. White peony is a popular plant in gardens in the north of the US. You can find it under other common names such as bai shao, garden […]
Valerian is an herb originating from Europe and some parts of Asia. The root of valerian has long been used as a sedative. This herb can grow more than six feet in height and its odor is potent. It has been used since ancient Roman and Greek times. People have […]
Stunning yellow blooms are brightening up this town in Devon thanks to one man’s legacy and dream of his; he left more than 2 million pounds to a community association which he wanted to be used for planting these flowers. Keith Owen was an investment banker from Canada who was […]
Walmart recently announced that they’ve started investing in vertical farming. The international retailer and the single biggest company globally (by revenue and number of employees) invested in Plenty, an indoor vertical farm startup based in San Francisco. Walmart will stock up the leafy greens of the startup at all of […]