Organic farming is a method of farming that implements techniques that are not harmful to the environment or to those working on the farm. It is the preferred greener approach to farming because it reduces our impact on nature and promotes natural growing methods.

​Organic farming monitors the production of fruits and vegetables closely and has a number of guidelines that must be followed.

The use of chemicals, such as in fertilizers and pesticides, is monitored and restricted to a certain amounts, while natural fertilizers and resources are meant to be used instead.

​Organic farming prohibits using GMO. It also encourages livestock to be kept in humane conditions that allow exposure to the outdoors and giving them healthy feed. Animals and plants that are used in organic farming should be selected by their ability to adapt to the local environment and their natural ability to combat diseases.

In order to maintain and promote healthy soil, organic farming uses methods such as crop rotation, mulching, compost and recycling of various wastes such as crops and manure from animals. Instead of using heavy chemicals as pesticides and fertilizers, organic farming aims to keep weeds and pests at bay by using strong crops that are naturally resistant, selecting the best crops, rotating crops, cultivating in the best manner and using pesticides from a natural source instead.

A common misconception with organic farming is that farmers allow their crops to grow freely without much moderation.

However, organic farming is actually a very complex procedure that requires a lot of skill and technique. It is a combination of traditional techniques and modern understanding in order to yield the best results. Organic farmers know that not every predator in their farm is detrimental, not every weed must be removed and that chemicals are the last resort to dealing with a problem. 

Farming does not have to be completely weed and pest free, because that simply shows that they do not want to live in that environment either. Therefore, why should we think it is okay to consume? Organic farming encourages farmers to be aware of the types of weeds and pests, moderate them and use them in beneficial ways when applicable. 

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Are GMO Foods very detrimental to our health and wellness? - something to think about as we approach holiday times and a new year. 

Holidays are mostly spent with friends and family, sharing food and gifts and getting ourselves ready for a new year. It is important not just for our own wellbeing, but also for that of our planet, that we take some time out this holiday season to reflect on our food choices and their impact on our bodies (our physical health) and the wellbeing of our planet (sustainable life on earth).

Genetically modified (GMO) foods can be found in practically all supermarkets these days. Over 85% of the United States corn and soy crops are said to be GMO foods, while up to 70% of processed items available in U.S supermarkets contain ingredients that are genetically modified. 

What GMO foods mean are basically altered genetic DNA that is not naturally occurring in nature. These foods come from various organisms and are combined in various methods such as introducing a new gene to an organism.

​​We call it GMO when the genetic make up of an organism is altered in anyway. Some of the most common GMO foods aside from corn and soy include cotton and maize.

​These ingredients come in many snacks, breakfast options, baby foods and others.

​There are two different opinions when it comes to GMO foods. The U.S government states that GMO foods tend to be safer and can be helpful to those who are starving, whereas the EU prefers to keep their food natural and organic. The EU believes that GMO foods are detrimental to local farming and the risks are too great to ignore. 

The various risks associated with GMO foods include resistance to antibiotics, contamination, toxins in foods, altering nutritional content and possible affects on the environment.

​Since GMO foods are still in the early stages it is hard to tell what the consequences of these foods will have on our health. These foods have the possibility of creating entirely new types of bacteria that can severely affect our body. 

​It is known that diverse genes are more healthy and strong, therefore those that are altered can have less capability of handling drought, handling fungus and bacteria as a natural option would. If we modify and reduce the diversity of genes then it could affect areas that rely on crops that are GMO. 

When we put GMO foods out into the world, they will affect seeds and create traits that were not there in the first place. Even though the GMO was designed in a lab, the way that it interacts with nature will have its own effect, such as killing out essential foods or resources. 

One of the pitches of the US government that advocates that use of GMO foods states that it is better for the future of global food supply.

However, since the introduction of GMO there has been no particular leap in yield boost or reduction of the use of pesticides. GMOs need a large amount of chemicals such as herbicides, fungicides and pesticides, which will affect our water and food supply. - something to think about and research further into...

#GMOfoods #nonGMO #greenliving #sustainablelifestyle #earthfriendlyliving #saveourearth #cleanfood #sustainability 

Yes, it is true that we need resources to develop our self, our business and also our nation. But- at what cost?? 

Every farmer knows that they cannot harvest a good crop, unless they have first tended to soil and made sure that a bountiful crop will grow. We need to take not only a more responsible approach to how we extract and utilize the resources we obtain from earth, but we also need to focus on how we can make it stretch the max.

We think of stretching our dollars for maximum buying power. It is high time we take that approach with our natural resources!! It seems as of today; we have consumed more of earth’s natural resources than it will be able to replenish- i.e. our rate of consumption far exceeds earth’s rate of regeneration for the year. 

Check out this article: As of today, humans have used more resources than Planet Earth can regenerate in a year

Many a times we read interesting articles or watch an impactful video and say to our self- “How terrible!! But since I am not a policy maker or a corporate CEO, there is not much I can do…” Looking after our planet is everyone’s responsibility and there are always small things that each one of us can do to help towards the bigger “saving the planet” program.

For starters, make it a point to save water. Just one simple step- can you switch off the water while you are brushing your teeth or while you shampoo your hair. It may seem like a simple step, but such simple steps go a long way to make meaningful change in our society, in our policies and in our environment at large.

​Also, repairing leaky taps helps to not only save water (an important natural resource) but also can save you lots of money and to help further, enhance the energies in your home from a Feng Shui or Vaastu perspective.

You may want to check out: Fix Leaky Taps for Money Luck. Something to think about as we start a new week…

#climatecrisis #replenishearth #saveourplanet #greenearth​   #savewater   #waterharvesting   #fixleakytaps

Whenever we open any new box of factory packing of electronics, shoes, handbags and so many other items- it is common to find little packets of silica gel! They are included so that they can absorb any moisture inside the packaging and thus preserve the quality of the product. Silica is a desiccant and it helps by absorbing and holding water vapor.

These packets clearly say- “Throw Away…DO NOT EAT” and of course silica is not an edible material. So, how can we find helpful ways to reuse these little packets??

Hopefully this video will give you some quick and easy ways to reuse and repurpose these Silica desiccant packets…

Watch: Why you should never throw these little packets away

​#reuse #repurpose #silica #gel #desiccant #productfreshness

We all are very much aware of the horrors of climate change. Extreme temperatures right now across the northern hemisphere along with extremes of floods and hurricanes surely point towards a very imbalanced weather and climate patterns.

… and it is because of this that many people are turning towards green energy from the Sun and Wind, in hopes that these will not pollute our environment with chemicals and toxic gases! In this article some questions are being raised around the wind turbines. Do these cause bird deaths? Are there long term environmental and ecosystem repercussions that we are overlooking at the present time?

​Here is an article which raises some questions on real-effectiveness of current wind turbine technology.

​Take a read- Putin: Is he right about wind turbines and bird deaths?

Something to surely think about. If we can identify all the challenges to green sustainable energy, then that allows us to ensure that the methods and technology we put in place are truly being beneficial without creating another disaster!!

#windturbine #greenenergy #sustainability #renewableenergy

Consuming the right types of food, that deliver the proper nutrients to your body, is essential for maintaining healthy eyesight. Eyes rely on cell repair and the best way to repair cells is to provide it with appropriate nutrition, minerals and vitamins.

​Healthy options for eyesight improvement include lots of vegetables, fruits, carrots and calcium. The best minerals for your eyes include vitamins A, B, C and E, as well as magnesium and zinc. 

Deficiencies in vitamin A tend to be the main cause of eyesight problems such as night blindness and conjunctival xerosis. ​

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