Sometimes it seems as if every aspect of modern life conspires to turn us against our natures. So many of us are disconnected from the natural world around us, and we too eagerly go along with the soul-crushing and physically unhealthy trends of the times. But it is possible to live a better life, even [...]
Did you know there are perfectly natural ways to boost your energy without relying on drugs, drinks, medications, or other substances? The human body is a naturally smart and powerful machine, and you can encourage your body to call upon its own energy reserves by simply using your own inner resources. It may sound incredible, [...]
© by Susun S Weed Artemis – Goddess of the herbalist – gives her name to a genus of marvelously aromatic, safely psychedelic, highly medicinal, dazzlingly decorative, and more-or-less edible plants in the Asteraceae family. I love Artemis, and I love her plants.
Traveling the World – Overview of some of America’s Parklands From Rock Creek Park, just minutes from the monuments in Washington, D.C., to San Francisco’s great Golden Gate Park, America is blessed with beautiful urban arbors. But the country is also rich in accessible forests and parklands. Here are four options to add to your [...]
Some species of trees are all but extinct due to disease or the results of overzealous development. Consider supporting the following organizations that are trying to restore our forests or prevent further losses.
Have you ever experienced health problems after smelling lawn chemical or insecticide fumes? If you haven’t, then either you are still healthy and able to process the inhalation of this poison, or perhaps you have never considered that inhaling lawn chemical or insecticide fumes could be the cause of some of your health problems like [...]
Summer is the season for lightning. Statistics show that June, July and August-the time when you’re most likely to be swinging a lightning rod of a 5-iron or hiking near an electricity friendly tree are the months with the most lightning strike incidents. And lest you think Mother Nature doesn’t have a biased bone in [...]
Formaldehyde (aka methanal, methylene oxide, oxymethylene, methylaldehyde, oxomethane) is a colorless, flammable gas at room temperature. It has a sharp, distinct odor which may cause a burning sensation to the eyes, nose, and lungs. Formaldehyde can react with numerous other chemicals, and at very high temperatures, it will break down into a combination of wood [...]