History of Celery Celery originates from the Mediterranean basin. This plant was originally used for medicinal purposes and it wasn’t until the 1600s that it started becoming food in France and Italy. Stalks were originally hollow, not solid. However, Europeans found the flavor to be too strong and bitter. So they developed the blanching technique… Continue reading 3 Types of Celery: Leaf, Stem and Root
Many people get rabbits as pets, but before you get one it is important to know what to feed rabbits. According to cartoons, they just eat carrots, but this is not true and your rabbits will not be healthy without proper nutrition. Some food is toxic and poisonous to rabbits, so make sure to read… Continue reading Fundamentals of What to Feed Rabbits
Vermiculture is the practice of cultivating red worms for composting. They eat organic material to produce residues which are a great fertilizer. These worms are also 70% protein, so they can be used to feed animals such as chickens, reptiles or pigs. Fishermen also buy or reproduce them since they can be used as bait.… Continue reading Basic Knowledge Needed to Reproduce Red Worms
Since this Coronavirus crisis the world has been divided in two: people who trust their immune system and people who trust governments, media and pharmaceuticals. As you can probably imagine, I fall in the first group and if you are reading this, most likely you are in that group as well. My holistic friends are… Continue reading Do a Natural and Powerful Detox with Cilantro (and Chlorella)
There are many benefits of growing herbs for chickens. The right types of herbs can be a healthy and nutritious addition to their diets. It is best to incorporate some plants where they roam. Most herbs are quite low maintenance and grow easily either under full sun or partial shade. A good way of growing… Continue reading 14 Beneficial Herbs for Chickens that you should Grow
Mothers-to-be usually prepare a labor bag to have during the birthing process. Whether you are having a natural birth or a cesarean (and have to spend a few days in the hospital), you should plan ahead and have it ready. It is always a good idea to include essential oils for labor and birth. Make… Continue reading Effective Essential Oils for Labor and Birth
There is nothing more natural than giving birth, yet modern medicine seems to disagree. Gynecologists scare women to thinking that that they are not capable of doing what we have been doing since the beginning of our species. When I got pregnant, I decided that I was going to have a natural birth and in… Continue reading Helpful Herbs for Labor and Birth
