The aloe vera plant has long been revered around the world for its healing benefits. It is also known as the “plant of immortality” as well as the “wand of heaven”. Out of the nearly 200 compounds within the aloe plant, 75 have healing properties. The plant also boasts minerals including calcium, sodium, iron, potassium,…
Lycia in southern Turkey is packed with some of the finest wonders of the world, with a coastline perfect for sailing. Today there is a whole raft of nautical charts and coastal pilots available for people cruising there. Yet only 200 years ago this coast in the Eastern Mediterranean was a complete blank on the…
Ginseng is one type of plant that had been in existence since ancient times. This particular plant had gained so much attention as one of the herbs that can be used for curing all forms of diseases and infections. There are times that the plant is called panax ginseng. This name means panacea or cure…
A packable rain jacket is worth its weight in gold when you least expect the rain. When rain or a storm is in the forecast, you can plan to bring an umbrella and a rain coat to work or school. But, if the weatherman didn’t foresee it, why bring all that rain gear with you?…
Their Home Territory There’s a wildlife reserve in South Africa called “Sanbona.” Amongst the more than 50 species of wild animals found there is a herd of some 15 elephants and they are the subject of an intriguing observation about animal behaviour. First, though, an understanding of the terrain, the geography and the environment of…