Nettle tea is so beneficial that it is recommended to be taken daily by many nutritionists and herbalists. However, this plant has a bad reputation for being a weed probably because it can grow wild and spread quite easily. Also many varieties sting so its unpleasant to manage. If people knew all the health benefits of nettle they would look…
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One of the most unknown scientific debates is Pasteur vs. Bechamp who had completely opposing views on the germ theory. During this coronavirus pandemic nightmare, the world was divided in two. And I thought it was as if they were actually doing their experiment. The majority trusted the media and big Pharma and went running to get vaccinated. Before doing…
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In my farm my chickens (and ducks) roam free all over the yard. It is healthy for them and chickens improve your soil. Most people are aware that they eat bugs which they find in the grass, but chickens can eat herbs too! There are even flowers you can feed to chickens and some flowers that are very toxic. Some…
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Basil is one of the most consumed herbs in the world. And it is also one of the oldest herbs known to humans, cultivated for over 5,000 years. But do you know about the health benefits of basil? In India they revere Holy basil (Tulsi) which is used in Tamil and Ayurvedic medicine. This is the most powerful medicinal basil,…
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Just like there are many varieties of basil, you can find over 300 types of thyme. However, this herb is a lot smaller, only growing up to 15 inches in height or less. Thyme is part of the mint family of Lamiaceae. All types of thyme are edible, but some are better suited. The three most common types of thyme…
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Seeing a chicken dust bath for the first time may seem weird to those who are not used to it. Chickens twitch vigorously, flopping their wings and rolling their heads. The scene is quite mad, but after they just lay still in a hole. If you get near, they will shake themselves off covering you with the mixture. These dust…
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Basil is one of the most popular herbs to grow and luckily it is quite easy to grow basil! However, most people do not realize there are so many types of basil. Why not experiment with some more exotic varieties that have unique fragrances and flavors. Sizes range from 8 inches to 4 feet, so there are plenty of choices…
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