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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 Angel Therapy Handbook #Ad

by Doreen Virtue

For those who long to connect with angels and archangels and perhaps go on to help others in spiritual ways such as by healing, teaching or simply sharing their knowledge and experiences.

This week features books about Angels.

Nature Notes for Spring

Wisteria is a genus of long-lived flowering plants native to China, Korea, Japan, and the Eastern United States. Cascades of blue to purple flowers are dramatic in spring to early summer. They climb by twining stems around any available support. Although beautiful on buildings, care is needed due to risk of damage as the plant grows. Beware of the poisonous seeds.

Learn about Rosemary Oil

an essential oil used in aromatherapy

If it's your birthday today ...

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

Crystals and gemstones associated with this sign include blue celestine, citrine and watermelon tourmaline.

Geminis can be insightful in their understandings of others' thoughts and perspectives and are often said to be talkative, quick witted, enthusiastic and curious about everything.

Angel Thought for 30th May:

Some enjoy the peace of an Angel Altar, perhaps with crystals, flowers, beautiful images and reminders of the presence of Angels in your life.

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.


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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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What do vegetarians eat ?

For those who eat eggs and dairy products, examples include:

* Vegetables incl. roots, leafy greens
* Fruits e.g. berries, citrus fruits, avocados
* Nuts and seeds of many kinds
* Vegetable pulses e.g. beans, peas, lentils
* Textured vegetable protein and Tofu
* Cereals & grains e.g. bread, oats, rice
* Sweeteners e.g. honey, treacle, molasses
* Fats / oils, butter, margarine, cooking oils
* Dairy e.g. milk, cheese and yoghurt
* Eggs - usually hens' (chicken) eggs

... more about this

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

Kale is in season in February - 7 Feb '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

Free to access online data about latest clinical research on novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV - 29 Jan '20

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

Latest violence in Tripoli (Libya) shuts 210 schools - 8 Jan '20

Reducing saturated fat in diet lowers blood cholesterol and risk of CVD - 1 Aug '19

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