- Immune System
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- Rose Tea for Skin
- Preventing Cancer
- Alleviating Inflammation
- Digestive System
- Menstrual Symptoms
- Detoxification
- Relieving Stress
- Respiratory Issues
Wednesday
Health Benefits of Rose Tea
Monday
What is Nature
I'm David Roulston amateur photographer and I thought I'd share some of my photo's with you. All the photo's were taken in and around Manchester, UK. The nature ones were taken in the parks around south Manchester. If you'd like to see anymore of my work. http://www.flickr.com/photos/daveslim/
All photos free to share, flicker creative commons,
Man has created a world in which he can exist. At no time has he ever considered the ramifications of this existence – it merely is. Now whether this can be considered ethical or whether it is a part of human nature is for the individual to assess. But one thing that cannot be argued is that, in the past 100 years, the world has changed dramatically.
Now we must ask ourselves whether this is solely down to the acts of man and whether such acts can be considered "natural" and therefore justifiable. We are undoubtedly causing problems, but so did photosynthesising microorganisms some 3 billion years ago! Perhaps what we understand as an idea of unnatural is basically a human short coming.
Nowadays we might ask ourselves “what is nature“ as it is certainly a totally different concept to how it was. Such as the city dwelling child who when asked if he knew where milk came from replied, "Of course - from the shop". These days, in order to appreciate nature and to know and understand what it is, one must go in search of it as, except in very rural areas, it can no longer be found on our doorsteps. Only then can one fully understand the damage humans are doing to their environment and the importance of conservancy of nature.
Are humans a part of nature or are we being self-destructive? A dilemma indeed. Take the farmer who at one time was the conservationist of nature. Now he is planting genetically modified crops and using insecticides of which the long-term effect is not yet known. However climate change is something that however much we like to pretend is not happening, we see it every year as we get progressively more severe weather patterns. Hurricanes and tornadoes are becoming more frequent and much stronger. Summers are much drier and winter's wetter and more harsh.
Although the need to produce more food is unarguable due to the enormous increase in population, one has to ask whether we are actually causing the damage to our own natural environment because of insecticides, aerosols, CO2 emissions and genetic modification. Animals are being fed genetically modified food, the meat of which is then passed into the food chain – is this natural – how can it be – is it essential – who knows. One thing that is for sure however is that man is now motivated by wealth and nature must take a back seat.
To ask whether human action is natural and considerate towards nature is rather a rhetorical question as we must do what is necessary to survive, just as animals do in the wild. But because survival for humans is now financially orientated, we no longer regard what is best for future generations and we tend to live by the motto "live for today – let tomorrow take care of itself". To do all we can to conserve our world is not just necessary - it is essential.
Repost from http://qa-nature.com/
what is nature
Man has created a world in which he can exist. At no time has he ever considered the ramifications of this existence – it merely is. Now whether this can be considered ethical or whether it is a part of human nature is for the individual to assess. But one thing that cannot be argued is that, in the past 100 years, the world has changed dramatically.
Now we must ask ourselves whether this is solely down to the acts of man and whether such acts can be considered "natural" and therefore justifiable. We are undoubtedly causing problems, but so did photosynthesising microorganisms some 3 billion years ago! Perhaps what we understand as an idea of unnatural is basically a human short coming.
Nowadays we might ask ourselves “what is nature“ as it is certainly a totally different concept to how it was. Such as the city dwelling child who when asked if he knew where milk came from replied, "Of course - from the shop". These days, in order to appreciate nature and to know and understand what it is, one must go in search of it as, except in very rural areas, it can no longer be found on our doorsteps. Only then can one fully understand the damage humans are doing to their environment and the importance of conservancy of nature.
Are humans a part of nature or are we being self-destructive? A dilemma indeed. Take the farmer who at one time was the conservationist of nature. Now he is planting genetically modified crops and using insecticides of which the long-term effect is not yet known. However climate change is something that however much we like to pretend is not happening, we see it every year as we get progressively more severe weather patterns. Hurricanes and tornadoes are becoming more frequent and much stronger. Summers are much drier and winter's wetter and more harsh.
Although the need to produce more food is unarguable due to the enormous increase in population, one has to ask whether we are actually causing the damage to our own natural environment because of insecticides, aerosols, CO2 emissions and genetic modification. Animals are being fed genetically modified food, the meat of which is then passed into the food chain – is this natural – how can it be – is it essential – who knows. One thing that is for sure however is that man is now motivated by wealth and nature must take a back seat.
To ask whether human action is natural and considerate towards nature is rather a rhetorical question as we must do what is necessary to survive, just as animals do in the wild. But because survival for humans is now financially orientated, we no longer regard what is best for future generations and we tend to live by the motto "live for today – let tomorrow take care of itself". To do all we can to conserve our world is not just necessary - it is essential.
Repost from http://qa-nature.com/
Sunday
Saturday
Herran
Herran flying over Manchester.
I'm David Roulston amateur photographer and I thought I'd share some of my photo's with you. All the photo's were taken in and around Manchester, UK. The nature ones were taken in the parks around south Manchester. If you'd like to see anymore of my work. http://www.flickr.com/photos/daveslim/All photos free to share, flicker creative commons,
Thursday
Repost from qa-nature
Nature in a Garden
There are an abundance of fantastic and fascinating creatures that lurk within a back garden. Some are extremely beneficial for plants and flowers, and some can cause havoc on the beauty of nature. As a gardener, it's essential that you are able to recognise what insects are good and which are potentially bad for the mini ecosystem contained within your garden.
The Good
There are a whole host of good insects out there who will help to remove most damaging pests within a garden. The humble ladybird is a well-known and commonly found beneficial insect, which also happens to be the top predator for aphids, mites, and the larvae of garden pests. Lacewings are another brilliant example of a positive little helper from nature, and they do a wonderful job at deterring pests.
Although bees don't contribute to controlling pests, they do a wonderful job at pollinating plants. The wasp on the other hand is rather proactive in pest control. Some lesser-known creatures such as the rove beetle, ground beetle, and hover-fly love to prey on a variety of garden pests, and can affectively tackle the larvae and adult stages of aphids and mites.
The Bad
There are a number of common insects that do nothing but wreck havoc on a beautiful garden area if left unattended. Aphids are possibly the most common pest within a garden, and it's not surprising considering that there are over 500 species in the UK alone. Other creatures to watch out for are spider mites, caterpillars, slugs and snails. The vast majority of these critters love to consume the leaves, stems, flowers, sap, and roots of a plant. Leaving a trail of destruction in its wake, which potentially causes serious damage or even killing the plant.
Positive Impact
There are a variety of methods that can be used to protect and control pests with a garden. Find a way to try and encourage the beneficial insects into your garden, whilst deterring or eliminating any that causes destruction. Being able to identify the characteristics of insects and understanding the good and bad points they can provide are essential in impacting the productivity and aesthetic appearance of a garden.
Reposted From http://Qa-Nature.com
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