By Atli Arnarson Arsenic is one of the world’s most toxic elements. Throughout history, it has been infiltrating the food chain and finding its way into our foods. Widespread pollution is raising the levels of arsenic in foods, posing a serious health risk. Photo credit: Shutterstock However, this problem is now getting worse. Widespread pollution […]
This week’s recall of 14 brands of bottled water from Niagara Bottling is yet another reminder that bottled water is no safer than water from the tap. For years, the bottled water industry has touted the so-called purity and superiority of its products, even drumming up fear towards tap water. While problems relating to our nation’s aging […]
Once upon a time, asbestos, with its superior heat- and fire-resistant properties, was routinely used in building construction. But that was before awareness grew over the last 100 years about its connection to lung disease and several types of cancer, which can be triggered by only brief exposure to the material. Asbestos-laden materials fell from favor, […]
That dank smell in a water-damaged basement isn’t just unpleasant, it could also lead to major health problems. Toxic mold in your environment can be at the root of all kinds of health issues, from anxiety to arthritis, says Dave Asprey, author of The Bulletproof Diet and producer of the documentary MOLDY. The symptoms are different […]
Organic, GMO, Pesticide-free, Fair Trade—what do these really mean, are they just trends and how do they affect our planet? Agriculture is a complex industry which to some extent we are all reliant upon. Understandably, for decades the focus has been on how to increase crop yield more efficiently and at lower and lower costs. […]
By Joe Leech Cutting back on carbs is not very complicated. Just replace the sugars and starches in your diet with vegetables, meat, fish, eggs, nuts and fats. Conventional low-carb diets rely heavily on meat, which makes them unsuitable for vegetarians. However, this does not need to be the case. Photo credit: Shutterstock Seems pretty […]
Ever the planetary steward, Pope Francis stressed the importance of food security, good nutrition and reducing food waste at the 39th United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) conference at the Vatican yesterday. Pope Francis with delegates of the 39th FAO Conference at the Vatican. Photo Credit: FAO “Statistics on waste are very concerning: a […]
By Kris Gunnars A compound called berberine is one of the most powerful natural supplements on Earth. It has very impressive health benefits, and affects your body at the molecular level. Berberine is a bioactive compound that can be extracted from several different plants, including a group of shrubs called Berberis. Photo credit: Shutterstock Berberine […]
We all know that bicycling is green and healthy, but some cities just make it easier for you to ride a two—or three—wheeler. That’s why urban design consultancy firm Copenhagenize has released its annual index of the best cities in the world for cyclists, with Copenhagen topping this year’s list after coming in second for […]
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