As well as being the secret to healthy, glowing skin, yoga also has a number of other health benefits to enhance our body, mind and soul. Research has shown that yoga reduces symptoms of anxiety. With life as we know turned upside down at the minute, looking after our mental health is just as important…
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Beta-carotene is a group of red, orange, and yellow pigments called carotenoids. These pigments provide approximately 50% of the Vitamin A needed for a healthy diet. This important nutrient can be found in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Why is Beta Carotene Good for You? Beta-carotene is used to decrease symptoms of asthma brought on…
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A Secret, Sacred Lake In the heartland of South Africa, remotely located in the Venda region of the Limpopo province lies the Soutspansberg Mountains and deep in their foothills lies the sacred Lake Fundudzi. It is one of the few inland lakes in South Africa. Estimated to be at least 10,000 years old, Lake Fundudzi…
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Public Outcry The Dakota Access Pipeline was the protest that made headlines around the world In solidarity, Sioux tribal members gathered in North Dakota to protest alongside other tribal supporters. In fact over 1 million supporters joined this protest The protest made headlines around the world in 2016, the Sioux and their allies tried to stop…
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Humble Origins In 1973 a group of Himalayan villagers spontaneously hugged trees to save them, by putting their bodies in the way of the axes. This practice quickly spread to neighbouring villages and within 5 years this became a national movement in India. The movement became known as Chipko Andolan, taking its name from the…
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In Ayurveda, neem is a popular medicinal herb. The benefits of Ayurveda and neem are well know to medicine men of India. I was used as an Indian traditional medicine for over 5000 years. Also known as Azadirachta Indica in English or ‘Neemba’ in Sanskrit, the neem tree is one of natures pharmacies. It contains…
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