Food For Thought…
Five New Places Join List of World Heritage Sites
Five wild places have recently joined the list of 217 natural World Heritage Sites. They include a foggy desert, one of the world's most active volcanoes, and a national park sprinkled with gorges and glaciers, according to an article in National Geographic. The UNESCO World Heritage Committee selects places to inscribe as World Heritage Sites every year from a list of nominees. Guided by the World Heritage Convention—which was created in … [Read more...]
Quote of the Day: 7/11/13
“Happiness will never come to those who fail to appreciate what they already have.” … [Read more...]
Is the 2030 Goal for Hunger Eradication Realistic?
With less than three years before a 2015 deadline, the developing world is largely expected to miss one of the U.N.'s key Millennium Development Goals (MDGs): halving the number of people living in extreme poverty and hunger. Despite limited progress, there are still more than 1.4 billion people - out of a total global population of over seven billion - who live below the poverty line of 1.25 dollars and on the razor edge of starvation. The Food … [Read more...]
UK’s Green Tourism Tops List of Global Certification Schemes
An initiative launched 16 years ago to promote sustainable tourism and stop ordinary people being ripped off by 'greenwash' has been named the “most credible” certification program in the world. An investigation into the ethics and expertise of 158 schemes used by businesses to boost their environmentally-friendly credentials has named the Perth-based Green Tourism Business Scheme as the global leader in the fight against misleading marketing in … [Read more...]
Action For Nature, 2013 International Young Eco-Hero Awards
Action For Nature is proud to announce their 2013 International Young Eco-Hero Awards, which recognize young people 8 to 16 years old for their environmental achievements. They hope the accomplishments of these outstanding young people will inspire many others to preserve and protect the Earth upon which all life depends. We hope so too! The winner of the aged 8-12 group was a young man by the name of Milo Cress, age 11, Colorado, USA. Here is … [Read more...]
Study Takes Holistic Approach to Mood Disorders in Kids
Researchers are investigating a variety of new approaches to help children with mood disorders. Ongoing studies suggest that using a mix of omega-3 fatty acid supplements and psychotherapy may be helpful for children with depression and a variation of bipolar disorder. “These are two very promising treatments for children with mood disorders. Previous research has shown both have positive impacts and few side effects, which is an issue with … [Read more...]
Quote of the Day: 7/2/13
“ Today will never come again.
Be a blessing.
Be a friend.
Encourage someone. Take time to care.
Let your words heal, and not wound.”
… [Read more...]Ayurveda; Balancing The Body, Mind & Spirit
Have you heard of Ayurveda? It is an ancient system of health care that has been practiced for thousands of years in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. It has now become popular even in western countries. Ayurveda is about healing and balancing the body, mind and spirit. It includes different physical and mental exercises such as Yoga. Ayurveda puts also great focus on the Ayurvedic Diet. The central concept of Ayurvedic medicine is the … [Read more...]
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