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August update, Permaculture Research Institute Sunshine Coast
The Earthworks course initiated the first week of August. As we were not undertaking a major Earthworks project on the property, everyone had a look at works already done on the property and a dam being dug elsewhere. Contour and… 0 Shares | | Posted in Environment
The Ugly Truth About Your Beauty Label
You pick up a bottle of body lotion that reads: “Naturally derived ingredients.” You automatically assume that the product is healthier and safer than other brands. Most likely, you are wrong. The unfortunate truth about product labels is that they’re… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
Subsidy Secrecy – Intro to GMOs Part 3
In my previous articles about GMOs, I briefly explained what GMOs are, why they are not safe for human consumption, why and how they are harmful to the environment, and who is responsible. Like anything, there is much more to… 0 Shares | | Posted in Environment, Farming, Food, GMOs, Health, Politics & Government
Al Gore, Climate Con Man
Since his (questionable) defeat in the 2000 presidential election, Albert Arnold “Al” Gore, Jr. has been on a crusade to save the planet from anthropogenic (man made) global warming… or is that climate change now? Anyhow, the crux of… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
Coconut Oil – Why You Should Have It In Every Room Of The House
Coconut oil has antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-fungal, and antibacterial properties. And it’s useful in about a million different ways. The health benefits of coconut oil are widely known in tropical countries, and it was popular in the United States until the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Health, Health, Holistic Medicine, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care, Pets and Animals, Weight Loss
Delectable Dragon Fruit!
One of the most attractive and delicious super fruits is Pitaya, commonly known as dragon fruit. Native to Mexico, Central and South America, dragon fruit has become increasingly popular not only for the sensational sweet flavor but for its abundance… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Nutrition
Three Sessions with Dr. Denial
Session One You: Hey Doc, I’ve got issues. I mean, I’m suffering emotionally and I need some help. Dr. Denial: Ah yes, emotional issues, of course. I’ve got just the thing, a time-tested remedy called denial. It’s wonderful. You: How… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
The Art of Clean Living
You know those website ads that show a banana at different stages, or a series of cartoon bellies that get progressively slimmer? They say things like, “Lose weight now by following this one simple rule.” I’ve never clicked those ads… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Food, GMOs, Health, Health, Herbal Medicine, Lifestyle, Medicine, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Weight Loss
Alternative Medicine Is Not Wellness
You may be surprised to hear me say that alternative medicine is not wellness. As you read this article, it may seem like a minor point however, it is very important. Without this distinction, it becomes very easy to lose… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Holistic Medicine, Medicine, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Pharmaceuticals
