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Saffron adopted through ABC's Adopt-an-Herb Program

The American Botanical Council has announced the adoption of saffron (Crocus sativus) through its Adopt-an-Herb program. These are notes about saffron and its traditional medicinal uses that the new sponsor is helping ABC continue to make available online in its HerbMedPro dat...

07 Apr '20 | Herbal Medicine | USA

How to get along when staying at home

Advice to stay at home has caused millions of people to change their daily routines in recent weeks. There are many articles about how to deal with boredom, frustration, worry and the social requirements of getting along with others in a confined area. Here are some brief sugg...

31 Mar '20 | Mental Health | At Home

Featured product of the day:

The Heart of Aromatherapy #Ad

by Andrea Butje

Not just another aromatherapy book, this introduces 40 essential oils then describes many blends that use them. There are aromatherapy suggestions for skin care, relaxation, digestion, pain relief and more ...

This week features books about therapies.

Nature Notes for winter

When the earth is covered with a thick blanket of snow even streams and ditches can be hidden from view. Trees appear as dramatic yet apparently empty silhouettes.

So much is resting, hibernating, preparing (in its own way) to re-emerge at the right time, not long from now.

The history of aromatherapy

in short notes from Ancient Egypt to the 21st Century

If it's your birthday today ...

... you were probably* born under the sign of Capricorn, often referred to and depicted as the goat or represented symbolically.

Crystals and gemstones associated with this sign include fluorite, malachite and gold tiger's eye.

When capricorns set out to achieve things they are determined to succeed. They often have a good sense of humour but do not appreciate being ridiculed or teased on a personal level.

Angel Thought for 5th January:

Guardian angels protect, guide, and strengthen us. Send thanks to your guardian angel when you sense her presence.

An 'Angel Thought' appears here every day.

See also the pages about Angels and Archangels.
There are many names of archangels, some being due to spelling variations.


Today's Study Tip:

When studying science or maths it is useful to also be able to explain in words staements made using equations.

What else is here?

These pages include articles about healthy living and various approaches to health and well-being. There are also study areas and general interest sections. The content featured here changes frequently.

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Sources of B Vitamins

B vitamins, also known as the 'vitamin B complex' are important for everyone, vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.

Insufficient intake of specific vitamins, e.g. B vitamins, can lead to diseases associated with deficiency of that particular vitamin. That's why it's a good idea to be aware of the dietary sources of vitamins B1, B2. B3, B5, B6, B7, B9 and B12.

See these lists for each B vitamin with links to further information.

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More from the News Section:

Hand sanitiser plant to be built in 10 days to make 1 million bottles / month - 25 Mar '20

U.S. Regulator (FDA) helps enable veterinary care during COVID-19 pandemic - 25 Mar '20

COVID-19 Mental health and social impact study - 23 Mar '20

AMA (USA) offers 6 tips for better heart health - 1 Feb '20

Free to access online data about latest clinical research on novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV - 29 Jan '20

Excessive use of antibiotics to treat young children - 16 Dec '19

Portland area nonprofit groups form social health network - 16 Aug '19

Canadian initiatives against Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - 26 Jul '19

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