Many of you may already know, but our farm, Earth Harmony Organics, is certified organic by CCOF. As a contributing member, I frequently visit CCOF.org to get the latest organic news and check out their ever-growing list of resources. (more…)
There is no denying that there is a clear win-win situation that comes from regularly composting the planet's organic waste. While it may take a little effort to set up your own at-home composting system, the results will be worth it. Composting is an important way that we can give back to the local community and our natural world. (more…)
Aging is a fact of life, and none of us are getting younger. But, if you're active in your efforts, there are several ways to slow down the effects and age gracefully. Many of which are non-invasive methods that'll help your skin look vibrant and healthy, and these five incredible herbs are among the best ways to achieve that. Best Herbs for Anti-Aging Ginseng Bilberry Gotu Kola Turmeric Vitamin D3 1. Ginseng Probably the most popular and common form of ginseng include Korean (Panax) ginseng, but there's also Siberian ginseng […]
What Is Damiana? Damiana, or Turnera diffusa, is a flowering shrub found throughout Mexico, the West Indies, and parts of Central and South America. The leaves have historically been used as traditional herbal therapies for tonic and cleansing purposes. Indigenous people in Central and South America have used the leaves to make a tea, which is believed to have relaxing and aphrodisiac effects. (more…)
Maltase is a carbohydrate-digesting enzyme that cleaves the bond linking the two parts of the maltose sugar molecule. Maltose is a naturally-occurring sugar that is produced as the body breaks down starches from long chains into shorter molecules using the amylase enzyme and also in germinating seeds as preparation for sprouting. It is also a by-product of heating sugar during various cooking processes, specifically during caramelization at higher temperatures in which the the sugar present in food turns brown. (more…)
