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The Candida Conundrum: Digestive Cleanses
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What is Candida? Candida is a type of fungi within the yeast family. There are many different types or strains of Candida. Candida within the body is a normal occurrence, however, when Candida overgrows it can cause a variety of issues. More and more attention has been brought to Candida overgrowth recently, as it seems to be a cause of general malaise throughout the population. For years, doctors have blamed these generic symptoms on stress and other issues. Many people have sought medical attention, only to find out that there is "nothing wrong with them". As there is not an...
The Benefits of Enzyme Drinks & Probiotic Supplements
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Many people balance their diet with healthy foods that include enzymes and probiotic supplements that occur naturally in the food that they eat. While these naturally occurring instances of enzymes & probiotic supplements can be a great part of a healthy diet, sometimes it's best to add a quality probiotic supplement or enzyme drink to your diet! These drinks add another level of support to your digestive system, your immune system and the balance of vitamins and minerals within your body. Enzyme Drinks: Digestive Health Enzyme drinks can help to boost your immune system and increase your digestive health. When...
The Beginner’s Guide to Composting
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Composting is the process of recycling food waste to create nutrient-rich humus that can promote plant growth by revitalizing depleted soil. It’s a simple way of recycling organic matter to create a fertilizer and soil amendment. Compost is key in organic farming and is also used in gardens, landscaping and agriculture. The Benefits Compost is a soil conditioner. It will help retain moisture in your soil, add nutrients to your plants and introducing organisms that help prevent plant disease. At the same time, composting recycles your kitchen and yard waste and can convert as much as 30% of your waste...
Soil Enzyme Information: Sprouting Plants From Healthy Soil Soil Conditioner & Improving Your Gardening Effectively: EM-1 Soil Enzymes
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With Spring & Summer just around the corner, many home gardeners are starting to plan and plant for the upcoming gardening season. Unfortunately, many areas of the country have soil which is not conducive to effective plant growth. Soil lacking proper nutrients & enzymes can greatly diminish the yield of your vegetables and plants! Fortunately, there are natural and effective soil substrates available that can make a massive impact on the growth of your plants & garden! Soil Conditioners: How They Work A soil conditioner is used modify soil properties in order to produce a healthier substrate for vegetation to grow...
Soil Conditioner & The Benefits of Using it in Your Garden
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What Exactly is Soil Conditioner? Soil conditioner is a substance produced from organic or nonorganic matter. When the conditioner is incorporated into and mixed with your garden soil, it improves the soil properties and adds slow releasing nutrients. It is commonly used for a variety of gardening projects. Weed seeds will be eliminated with this naturally composted material. Over time, soil tends to become compacted, which is bad for plants. Compacted soil can negative impact root growth and decrease the ability of plants to take up nutrients and water. Soil conditioners can add more loft and texture to keep the...