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Saffron adopted through ABC's Adopt-an-Herb Program

The American Botanical Council has announced the adoption of saffron (Crocus sativus) through its Adopt-an-Herb program. These are notes about saffron and its traditional medicinal uses that the new sponsor is helping ABC continue to make available online in its HerbMedPro dat...

07 Apr '20 | Herbal Medicine | USA

How to get along when staying at home

Advice to stay at home has caused millions of people to change their daily routines in recent weeks. There are many articles about how to deal with boredom, frustration, worry and the social requirements of getting along with others in a confined area. Here are some brief sugg...

31 Mar '20 | Mental Health | At Home

Handwashing campaign targets a billion people worldwide

Unilever and the UK government are funding an information campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of washing hands with soap regularly and disinfecting surfaces. This will include TV, radio, print, social and digital media and include countries across Africa and Asia.

28 Mar '20 | Handwashing | International

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Featured product of the day:

The Secret Language of Angels #Ad

by Kathy Mursch

Angels from a biblical perspective, solid reassurance of the presence and support of angels at every stage of our lives together with information about how to become more aware of their presence.

This week features books about Angels.

Nature Notes for the Himalayas

Red pandas, now on the IUCN Red List, live in temperate forests in the Himalayas and parts of southwestern China. About the size of a domestic cat they can move easily through trees and are active mainly during the hours of darkness, resting by day. They can have a varied diet eating mainly bamboo yet at times also small mammals, birds, eggs and berries.

What is herbalism ?

Introductory notes with links to more information ...

If it's your birthday today ...

... you were probably* born under the sign of Sagittarius, often referred to and depicted as the archer or represented symbolically.

Crystals and gemstones associated with this sign include sodalite, topaz and turquoise.

Sagittarians have been described as enthusiaastic, optimistic, extrovert and open to change and progress. Many travel far, perhaps in the context of employment or in search of new experiences.

Angel Thought for 3rd December:

Archangel Jophiel is associated with the colours yellow and gold.

An 'Angel Thought' appears here every day.

See also the pages about Angels and Archangels.
There are many names of archangels, some being due to spelling variations.


Today's Study Tip:

Try drawing your own diagrams to summarize information. Be creative. Experiment with using circular diagrams, not just rectangular tables.

What else is here?

These pages include articles about healthy living and various approaches to health and well-being. There are also study areas and general interest sections. The content featured here changes frequently.

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Sources of B Vitamins

B vitamins, also known as the 'vitamin B complex' are important for everyone, vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.

Insufficient intake of specific vitamins, e.g. B vitamins, can lead to diseases associated with deficiency of that particular vitamin. That's why it's a good idea to be aware of the dietary sources of vitamins B1, B2. B3, B5, B6, B7, B9 and B12.

See these lists for each B vitamin with links to further information.

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More from the News Section:

U.S. Regulator (FDA) helps enable veterinary care during COVID-19 pandemic - 25 Mar '20

COVID-19 Mental health and social impact study - 23 Mar '20

AMA (USA) offers 6 tips for better heart health - 1 Feb '20

Food Aid for Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazaar, Bangladesh - 1 Feb '20

Improving the relationship between use of social media and body image - 9 Jan '20

Aromatherapy assoc. NAHA supports lavender via ABC's adopt-an-herb - 22 Dec '19

Packaged food healthiest in the UK, USA, Australia and Canada - 22 Aug '19

Portland area nonprofit groups form social health network - 16 Aug '19

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