Although raw grape seeds used to only be known for their skin enhancing properties in facial creams, there are many other uses for these tiny powerhouses. It’s a well-accepted fact that pure grape juices can boost heart health, however unwanted calories and sugar tends to tag along in juice bottles. Recent studies have shown that…
Author: Alyssa Ochs
Attracting the Good Kinds of Birds and Insects
When you’re working in an organic farm or garden, it’s easy to get frustrated with pests that seem to threaten your crops from all directions. But believe it or not, very few insects actually cause crop damage. And fortunately, there are lots of beneficial birds and insects that are natural predators of those pesky bugs….
The Positive Side of Bacteria
Bacteria are bad for the human body, right? Well, not exactly. Forget about your mother’s lectures for a moment and consider what a vital component bacterium is in your body. Just as the natural environments around our world are interconnected, your body is a complex ecosystem (a social network, if you will) with trillions of bacteria and…
Escaping the Dreaded Summertime Flu
Honestly, what could be more unfair than catching a cold in the summertime? Unfortunately, warmer temperatures don’t make you immune to cold and flu germs that can affect your body any time of the year. Although there is no solitary “cold and flu season,” there are over 200 viruses that affect the body differently. And…