BE MEDICINE SMART
Not all medicines are equal. > Some need to be taken at a certain time > Some need to be taken with food > Some may interact with herbal remedies Source: WHO
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How Plastic Mulching in Farming Harms the Environment
Plastic mulch, a component of modern agriculture, creates harmful microplastics that take centuries to break down and also pollutes the air if burned. Worldwide, over 20 million hectares of agricultural lands use plastic mulching. This brochure explains how plastic in farming pollutes the environment – and is harmful to soil microorganisms and human health – and why organic mulching is...
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EAT TO FIGHT INFLAMMATION AND DISEASE
Type 2 diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular diseases together represent the leading causes of death around the world. But do you know: There is a precursor to these diseases – chronic inflammation. What is inflammation? Your immune system becomes activated when your body recognises anything that is foreign – such as an invading microbe or chemical. This often triggers a process called...
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LEAD – Toxic & Harmful to Everyone
Leaded fuel was banned worldwide in 2021, but lead can still be found in paint used in: homes schools playgrounds toys Lead is toxic to everyone, especially children. Source: WHO
Read More “HIGH HAZARD” TOXINS COMMON IN BEAUTY PRODUCTS
About one-third of about 318,000 ingredients identified in beauty and personal care items do not have public toxicological profiles, while about 45 chemicals thought to be “high hazard” are commonly added, a new comprehensive analysis of the industry’s products finds. Among the common toxic substances used in the 8,500 products checked by ChemForward, a non-profit that promotes transparency...
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HUMANS, ANIMALS AND THE ENVIRONMENT – The Health Connection
Human activities and stressed ecosystems have created new opportunities for diseases to emerge and spread. These stressors include: Animal trade Agriculture Livestock farming Urbanization Extractive industries Climate change Habitat fragmentation Encroachment into wild areas Source: WHO
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DISCONNECT AND FIND PEACE
You can find peace in a hectic world. Just slow down, turn off, reschedule and delete. (Pic credit: becoming minimalist)
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BICYCLES – THE HEARTBEAT OF SUSTAINABLE CITIES
Bicycles are more than just a mode of transport – they’re a game-changer for urban life. They reduce congestion, improve air quality, promote healthier lifestyles, and connect people with their city in a whole new way. Every pedal stroke brings us closer to cleaner, greener, and more vibrant cities. Let’s make space for bicycles and build cities that prioritise people over cars! (Pic by...
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GREEN FOODS BENEFIT HEALTH
Don’t shun green foods. They are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that fight ageing and many diseases, including cancer. Green foods are especially abundant in nutrients associated with heart health including, Vitamin K, magnesium, potassium, dietary nitrates, and folates. A meta-analysis found that consuming green vegetables every day could reduce cardiovascular (CVD) risk by...
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