American children spend four to seven minutes a day playing outdoors—that is 90 percent less time than their parents did. Little exposure to nature affects the physical, emotional and mental aspects of child development. What is at stake, how to…
Point of No Return – Official Trailer
Point of No Return takes you behind the headlines of the first solar-powered flight around the world—where two courageous pilots take turns battling nature, their own crew, and sometimes logic itself, to achieve the impossible. Not just to make history,…
Animals Who Self-Medicate and Survive Using Just Their Intuition
Did you know that Monarch Butterflies lay their eggs on one single plant that protects the next generation from parasitic infection? Or that primates swallow whole leaves without chewing to literally scrape parasites from their stomach? This hour uncovers stories…
The Human Longevity Project – Official Trailer
The Human Longevity Project is an upcoming documentary film series that will take you on an exciting journey around the globe, on a mission to discover the secrets of the longest-lived and healthiest populations on Earth. Filmed over 2 years,…
From the Farm to the Consumer, What’s the Impact of Sustainable Agriculture?
Three women who have made organic food their career show us that sustainable food production and healthy agricultural practices have a tremendous impact on everything that food touches. Starting on the land with the farmer, these practices positively affect just…
Chasing Ice – Official Trailer
James Balog and his team on the Extreme Ice Survey assemble a multiyear chronicle of the planet’s rapidly melting glaciers. Originally posted 2017-11-06 11:29:05.
Seasonal Organic Produce Health Benefits and Tips
The weather is on everyone’s mind. Record rainfall ending a 7-year drought in most places throughout California has had a significant impact on our food production. California feeds this country, or much of it, at least, and produce is in…
How You Buy and Store Carrots Can Affect Nutritional Value
There are always so many choices for carrots when you go shopping at the store: loose, baby, 1-5 pound bags – and they are all good for you and quite flavorful! However, my favorites during this time of year are the bunched carrots.…
A New Film Discovers the Secrets of the Longest-lived and Healthiest Populations on Earth
Newest research is showing us that the life around us defines the life inside of us – or, in other words, that we are mostly put together by bacteria and cells that are not human, but other life forms and…
Aloe Vera: The King of Botanicals
Said to be used by Cleopatra on a daily basis as part of her beauty regime, aloe vera has also been relied on for centuries for its healing properties. Also known as the “burn plant,” “lily of the desert” or the…
