(Natural News) Prickly pear, which belongs to the cactus genus Opuntia, has flat, jointed, or segmented pads called cladodes (or nopales in Spanish). The plant bears pear-shaped fruits, called tunas, that mature on the cactus pads in early fall. Prickly pear is easy to cultivate since the pads can be removed from the plant and replanted to… … Read more
(Natural News) Grapes, or Vitis vinifera, has a scientific name that translates to “the vine that bears wine.” The vine produces berries that are either green (also known as “white”) or red. There are seed and seedless grape varieties, but grape seeds are edible and full of nutrients. Grape juice, pulp, skin, and seeds can be used for various… … Read more
(Natural News) If you like hummus, you know how good chickpeas can be. These nut-like legumes are great not just for your occasional Middle Eastern food cravings though, but also for your overall health. Chickpeas have a long and colorful history. They are believed to have been bred from a wild ancestor sometime around 7,500… … Read more
(Natural News) You use adhesives every day, whether you know it or not. Adhesives, which can be found in sticky tape and bandages, are usually made of petroleum-derived materials, which can be bad for the environment. Thankfully, a team of scientists has discovered that they can make adhesive tape out of trees. What is lignin? A… … Read more
(Natural News) There are natural ways to relieve symptoms of ear infections. You need not resort to antibiotics, which may or may not be effective. There is data that suggest that mild ear infections (otherwise called acute otitis externa) usually go away on their own and do not improve with antibiotics. However, you can help… … Read more
(Natural News) One of the ways to solve the problem of plastic pollution is to come up with biodegradable alternatives that are made from bio-renewable resources using clean processes. Such products are usually more expensive and difficult to manufacture than petroleum-based plastics. Colorado-based researchers announced that they found a way to produce one bacterial polymer… … Read more
(Natural News) An amazing new channel on money and finance has joined REAL.video. It’s called ITM Trading, and it features Lynette Zang, who you’ll quickly find is extremely well-informed on how money really works. Watch her videos and you’ll potentially save yourself a fortune as fiat currencies continue to erode (and collapse) around the world…. … Read more
(Natural News) If you want to keep up with the striking developments in cryptocurrencies — including rational criticism of the problems with crypto — you don’t want to miss a new video channel that has launched on REAL.video: The KevBotReport channel features six videos so far, and they’re packed with analysis details about Bitcoin, identity… … Read more
(Natural News) Herbs are used for more than boosting the flavor profile of various dishes. These versatile plants also offer health benefits, and they can help soothe various aches and pains. Herbs with health benefits Add these flavorful herbs to your kitchen and use them for treating different complaints like nausea or a cold. Astragalus/milkvetch… … Read more
(Natural News) A study published in Advanced Materials discusses the discovery of a new supercapacitor that features both stability and a high energy density, which, with further development, could be a potential alternative to lithium-ion batteries. The supercapacitor was created by researchers from the University of California at Berkeley (UC Berkeley) in collaboration with the… … Read more