Monthly Archives: August 2023

ENRIC SALA

2030: THE OCEANS Sala, founder of Pristine Seas, explores a Palau reef in 2014 THE HEALING SEA  TIME MAGAZINE AUG 2023 In a quest to preserve the zones that let oceans thrive, ecologist Enric Sala heads for the South Pacific By … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on ENRIC SALA

HOW the NETHERLANDS FEEDS the WORLD

  THIS TINY COUNTRY FEEDS THE WORLD The Netherlands has become an agricultural giant by showing what the future of farming could look like. The great indoors provides optimal growing conditions for lettuce and other leafy greens at Siberia B.V. … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on HOW the NETHERLANDS FEEDS the WORLD

CONSTELLATIONS

5 famous constellations that (almost) anyone can find From Andromeda to Ursa Major, these cosmic landmarks dominate the sky. Learning how to spot them will turn you into a star gazer. The Andromeda constellation, also known as the Chained Maiden, … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on CONSTELLATIONS

MEDITERRANEAN DIET

  The Mediterranean diet has stood the test of time for a reason: It works It’s easy to follow, is balanced and flexible, and helps prevent chronic diseases that shorten our lives: “It has worked for generations, and it works … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on MEDITERRANEAN DIET

TRANQ

How dangerous is tranq, the new drug sweeping America? It comes with grim side-effects and there is no antidote Aug 17th 2023 THE ECONOMIST  In the early 2010s reports emerged of a nightmarish drug appearing in Russia and eastern Europe. Krokodil, … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on TRANQ

EAST ASIA

June 20-Aug 9, 2023 – CHINA – Beijing, NE Provinces, Centre East I, South, Sichuan, Centre East II, Zhejiang & Shanghai, Summary of China  Aug 9-20, 2023 – SOUTH KOREA – Eating Dog Meat, North, South Aug 20-28, 2023 – TAIWAN – Northwest … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on EAST ASIA

BREAST FEEDING

Many women struggle to breastfeed. Scientists are starting to ask why. We know more about cow’s milk than human milk. But new research about the makeup of breast milk and the factors influencing its production could change the lives of … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on BREAST FEEDING

SWEATING OUT TOXINS

A woman sits in an infrared sauna—which uses light to create heat instead of electric heaters or steam—in New York City. Wellness gurus tout the virtues of saunas like this one to sweat out toxins from your body. But experts … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on SWEATING OUT TOXINS

MARIJUANA & PAIN

In a review of clinical trials testing cannabinoids for pain relief, researchers found that there were insufficient differences from the placebo.  Is pain relief from cannabis all in your head? Many swear by the drug’s ability to ease chronic pain. … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on MARIJUANA & PAIN

BELIEF

Does belief have the power to heal? Even science says it might. Science suggests that attending religious services may in fact improve your immune system and add years to your life. But it’s not just religious belief that can inexplicably … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on BELIEF