Author: Dr. Kanika Singla
GMO: BT TRANSGENIC MAIZE WOULD AFFECT AQUATIC LIFE
June 28, 2018According to a US study, the insecticide produced by genetically modified corn Bt, widely used in the United States, would also act on the insects of rivers, including via pollen. In the saga of GMOs , here is a new episode where scientists bring evidence. A group of researchers led by Indiana University’s Todd V. Royer investigated the […]
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FERTILIZER: an ASSET for the plants, a PLAGUE for the soil
June 28, 2018Fertilizers stimulate plant growth, but they would alter soil stability. This is shown by research, based on 50 years of study of a cornfield subjected to different rates of inorganic fertilizers. Explanations on this result. The use of fertilizers has significantly increased crop yield. For example, it has quadrupled the profitability of wheat since 1950. Intensive agriculture mainly uses inorganic fertilizers, such as nitrogen and […]
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Indoor Plants: 6 Tips for Servicing
June 27, 2018Houseplants bring life to your home and inspire calm. Follow these simple tips to get a lush garden, summer and winter! 1. Choose the perfect place If a room seems too dark to keep a plant healthy, follow your intuition! Most indoor plants come from tropical and subtropical regions, especially equatorial forests, and their growth is favored […]
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PLANTS: IMMENSE HEALTH POTENTIAL
June 27, 2018Plants represent a gigantic source of active molecules of plant origin, and the resources of the flora are far from being totally inventoried. Around the world, we continue to search for plants that can be used as a basis for new treatments. Relatively recent, this systematic search for plant therapeutic resources opens up extremely promising prospects. The […]
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Medicines made from plants
June 27, 2018Several drugs based on plants could be in your pharmacy. Indeed, nearly half of the drugs we use today have a composition of plant origin, and a quarter contain plant extracts or active molecules directly from plants. In doing so, these plants are the most widespread treatment method in the world, even including Western countries. Plants for drugs Use plants to make medicines: […]
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PLANTS TO PREVENT AND CURE DISEASES
June 27, 2018The development of new drugs remains more than essential. Research in this area must continue, as humans are still disarmed by a number of diseases, starting with cancer. In this quest, plants are one of the most valuable raw materials and an irreplaceable source of innovation. The health benefits of plants It is no coincidence that plants are present […]
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Plants and home remedies to treat burns
June 27, 2018The burn is related to exposure to too intense heat. Fortunately, there are some home remedies and grandma’s tricks to treat minor burns. However, all extensive, deep and, above all, non-painful burns (indicating third degree involvement) require immediate medical attention. Burns: Causes, Symptoms and Remedies The burn is a lesion of the skin or mucous membrane due to the intense heat, […]
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HEALTH: 5 AMAZING REMEDIES: THANKS TO THE PLANTS
June 27, 2018The use of natural remedies is now generally accepted, with many people turning to medicinal plants and nutrition for their health. Studies continue to prove that nature has done a remarkable job in helping us stay healthy. Here are five exceptional plants that heal, protect and have many health benefits. REMEDY TO INSOMNIA: LAVENDER (LAVANDULA SPICA) According to Statistics Canada, women […]
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THE POWER OF MEDICINAL PLANTS
June 27, 2018Medicinal plants are a gift of nature. Plant organs or their derivatives have a healing power. The power of medicinal plants Many plants in the plant world have medicinal properties recognized by the scientific community. These elements of nature, the main tools of the herbalist, are a guarantee of success for your health . Pleasures Health shares here the […]
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KUDZU: a plant to reduce alcohol consumption
June 27, 2018Kudzu is a natural remedy known to reduce the craving for alcohol and to combat problems related to drinking. But is it really effective? Kudzu: a well-known supplement to help fight alcohol dependence Can a plant used mostly in cooking have real effects on the desire to drink? The rather mixed results of the few studies on […]
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NATURAL REMEDIES and MEDICINAL PLANTS: Effective or Not?
June 27, 2018According to a study by the Office of Technology Assessment, in the United States, only 20% of the remedies currently in use have a scientifically proven efficacy. It is not that they are devoid of good effects: most have them. But their benefits can come from a placebo effect that would be described as the only way to […]
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8 TIPS FOR RESURRECTING (RESTORE) A DEAD PLANT
June 27, 2018You do not have a green thumb? No problem! These 8 tips will allow you to revive a plant (almost) dead. Try these gardening tips to resurrect dead plants before throwing your last victims into the compost bin. Look for the slightest signs of life Do not be fooled by appearances: it is not because the leaves are […]
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The truth about GLUCOSE SYRUP
June 24, 2018Glucose syrup hidden in everyday foods threatens your body weight, your waistline and your health. Here’s what you need to know about this added sugar to eliminate it from your diet. The deluge of glucose syrup In the early 1800s, refined sugar and honey were rare treats . At the time, the average North American consumed only about 2.25 kg (5 […]
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Expiry date: 9 foods to keep indefinitely: ETERNAL FOODS
June 24, 2018These foods have found the secret of eternal youth. Unpasteurized honey Often referred to as “food of the gods”, honey is full of health benefits, and is great for your hair . “In fact, some cultures (and some studies) have historically harnessed the antibacterial virtues of honey to treat wounds,” says Dr. Elizabeth Trattner, a doctor of Chinese […]
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Rice for 200 million people
June 23, 2018And if a discovery could feed the planet? According to MaxiSciences, Chinese scientists have managed to develop a brand new variety of rice that could feed 200 million people. What is special about this rice is that it can be grown in salt water. For example, China – hundreds of thousands of square kilometers of land are […]
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