In the arid conditions of southwestern Morocco, the Sahara Desert slowly creeps north with one amazing plant halting its advance. Beloved by local humans and goats alike, the Argan tree with its deep root system which prevents soil erosion, is a vital part of the local ecosystem and economy. The fruit of the Argan tree […]

Lately, more and more personal care products have been touting themselves as “paraben free”. But what exactly are parabens, what do they do and why should we be concerned? Let’s take a look at this interesting compound. Parabens are a class of chemicals which inhibit bacteria growth and are commonly used as preservatives in a […]

What if someone told you that there was a plant whose berries were not only the richest plant source of Vitamin C, but also contained one of the rarest fatty acids, Omega-7? Not to mention that it is a rich source of carotenoids, Vitamin E, selenium and has an ideal ratio of Omega-3, 6 and […]

There are many things in life we take for granted. Most of us drive a car each day, but few understand the complexities of the inner workings of the internal combustion engine. Nearly all of us depend on computers for work and staying connected to the world, but the majority of us know nothing about […]