(Natural News) Come to any local gardening center and you may see rows and rows of plant- and animal-based fertilizers that boast of faster growth, beautiful blooms, or abundant produce from your plants. But which type of fertilizer can actually deliver these promises? A study published in the journal Biological Agriculture & Horticulture assessed the effect of plant- and animal-based… … Read more
(Natural News) Adding chemical fertilizers might boost the yield of your crop in the short term. But using organic fertilizers is not just limited to a long-term investment in the quality of your soil. Romanian researchers reported that using biologic means of improving the soil leads to healthier crops that fetch better prices. Most plants… … Read more
(Natural News) The pathogenic soil fungus Verticillium dahliae has caused significant economic losses to farmers who grow spinach and lettuce in California. Chemical means of combating the infection are either ineffective or too toxic for the environment. Researchers therefore detailed natural means of protecting valuable crops from the increasingly widespread fungal disease. Verticillium dahliae first… … Read more
(Natural News) Menopausal women who are having health troubles due to their changing reproductive system should try taking Dayak onions (Eleutherine palmifolia). A recent study has shown that the Indonesian medicinal herb contains a natural compound that can help manage the symptoms of menopause. The onset of menopause is a life-changing moment for women. Their bodies undergo drastic… … Read more
(Natural News) Most social gatherings are not complete without alcohol. This makes it extremely hard to avoid drinking no matter how much you try not to. But just one glass won’t hurt, right? Well, it turns out that this is not true. According to a study published in The Lancet, even the tiniest amount of… … Read more
(Natural News) A tiny flowering plant with a devilish name and a great reputation in Irish folk medicine turns out to have a cornucopia of natural antioxidants and essential oils with potent antimicrobial activity. Polish researchers reported that the devil’s-bit (Succisa pratensis) appears to live up to its traditional use as a natural remedy for infections…. … Read more
(Natural News) Bites from various bugs and insects can cause severe itching, skin irritation, or diseases. But if you want to avoid using store-bought insect repellents or pesticides that contain harmful chemicals, you can try some of the natural remedies listed below. (h/t to SHTFBlog.com.) Black pepper or cayenne pepper – Get rid of ants by sprinkling… … Read more
(Natural News) The chemicals you use to clean your home or office every day are extremely harmful for your health. Norwegian researchers warned that daily exposure to these household cleaning sprays is like smoking an entire pack of cigarettes each day, an article in the University of Bergen news page reported. Professional cleaners who use… … Read more
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(Natural News) As California’s forests are going up in flames, you might wonder whether the bureaucrats of California actually care about children at all. If they did, they wouldn’t be forcing dangerous, deadly vaccinations onto the children of the state, in total violation of the Nuremberg Code that was created to halt the Nazi practice… … Read more