Non-digestible compounds found in apples promote the growth of friendly gut bacteria, which stabilizes the metabolism and creates satiety. That's according to the results of a new study that singled...

Greenhouses are usually glazed structures, but are typically expensive to construct and heat throughout the winter. A much more affordable and effective alternative to glass greenhouses is the walipini (an...

The Chinese, Indian and Arabic communities have made use of natural ginger as a medicinal herb for 2,000 years. The rhizome, or underground stem, is native to the Asian community,...

Survival food storage ~ What IS the best way to properly store your survival food for long term? Below you will find my favorite tips and tricks. There are some...

This time of year, as the temperature cools, a molecular miracle is happening on farms everywhere: the kale is getting even better. Touched by the chill, kale gets sweeter, as...

This versatile culinary plant can provide a real health boost to anyone. But exactly why are red onions good for you? This article sheds light on the health benefits of...

Drugs can help, but they're by no means a complete solution. “Most studies find that medications offer only a 20 to 30% reduction in pain,” says Andrew Bertagnolli, PhD, a...

Although logs can be stored and transported conveniently when stacked, and the ease of air passage through a log pile allows good drying, they may not always be the most...

When it comes to taking herbs as a form of treatment for illness, it seems the mainstream belief is that they are not as effective and not worth taking. While...

The study was conducted by UCLA researchers. They found that combining resveratrol with a common acne medication, benzoyl peroxide, may enhance the drug's ability to kill the bacteria and could...