Dr. Suzanne Simard is a professor with the UBC Faculty of Forestry. She comes to us with the amazing discovery that mycorrhizae and mycorrhizal fungi forms networks between the trees that allow for a type of communication between the trees. It’s a symbiotic relationship; the trees provide the fungus with carbohydrate energy in return for water and nutrients that the fungi collect from the soil.

“The mycorrhizal networks form when mycelia connect the roots of two or more plants of the same or different species.” writes Dr. Simard. “Through careful experimentation, recent graduate Francois Teste determined that survival of these establishing trees was greatly enhanced when they were linked into the network of old trees.”

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Superfruits are great for you. They contain tons of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants fiber, and other nutrients than their standard fruit brethren. If you include these in your diet, your body will thank you. These aren’t just exotic foods, but ones you can easily grow at home. Let’s give them a try!

Blueberries

Blueberries are easily grown. They tend to grow as shrubs and their seeds can be found in most nurseries. They grow in a variety of climates. IT takes about three years for them to grow to fruiting age.

Raspberries

Raspberries are fragile, unlike blueberries. They grow in most zones in the US and are rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and fiber.

Pomegranates

Pomegranates are a Persian fruit that grows on trees. They contain huge amounts of vitamins C and K, polyphenols and anthocyanines...

Do you live in Florida? Would you like to ban plastic bags in your area? Tough luck! It’s illegal for any local or state government body in Florida to ban plastic bags. Really.

There are 132 cities and counties in the US that ban the bag in retail stores. State Senator Dwight Bullard wants to add Florida to that list, but Florida’s legislature in 2008 passed a ban on banning plastic bags. The Department of Environmental Protection in Florida recommended guidelines for better regulating plastic, but the state has not acted on it.

From the state’s charter:

“Until such time that the Legislature adopts the recommendations of the [DEP], no local government, local governmental agency, or state government agency may enact any rule, regulation, or ordinance regarding use, disposition, sale, prohibition, restriction, or t...

Ginger has been used for medicinal purposes for at least 2,000 years now. It aids in digestion and assimilation and is thought to prevent colds, flu, motion sickness, and potentially even vertigo. Ginger can also help relieve cramps from the menstrual cycle, nausea, heart burn, migraines, sore throats, exhaustion, fatigue, and constipation. Jeez, what can’t ginger do? The list goes on.

Ginger contains gingerols, an anti-inflammatory compound that works as a powerful painkiller. It’s especially helpful for people who suffer joint, muscle and nerve pains. It also boosts your immune system, making your body’s germ-fighting cells stronger. It’s been proven to protect against E.coli, Staph infections, and Candida albicans.

Ginger was regarded as a spiritual cleanser in ancient times and was used to purify the body and awaken the mind and spirit. Consuming fresh ginge...

More and more, people are concerning themselves with their overall health. Drinking water in the morning is a great way to get your body’s functions going after your sleeping fast, but adding one tablespoon of honey and a little bit of lemon juice yields great health benefits like:

• Reduced weight
• Energy
• Purification of the body
• Antimicrobial effects
• Helps with coughs or head colds
• Immune strengthening
• Accelerated metabolism
• Helps with constipation
• Calms the nerves
• Removes bad breath

Try it out and let us know what you think!