Sustainable Living

5 Simple Ways to Distinguish Good Feng Shui

The Chinese pay a lot of attention to feng shui. Basically, good feng shui harmonizes people and their surroundings. Feng shui masters can determine which feng shui is good or bad for your specific situation. It can be dangerous to have bad feng shui in your life and very auspicious to have good feng shui. ...

Emma Lu

A courtyard with bamboo and wind chimes.

Which COVID Vaccine: Comparison and Side Effects of COVID Vaccines (Video)

Australian citizens have been lining up to get their share of Pfizer, Astra Zeneca, and Moderna. The big question on everyone’s mind is which COVID vaccine is best for me? With upcoming lockdowns and no signs of a decrease in daily infection numbers, vaccination seems to be the only hope of lifting restrictions and returning life ...

Armin Auctor

COVID-19 vaccine.

Charlie Chaplin’s Greatest Speech Ever Made Has Never Been More Relevant

If you haven’t seen what is considered Charlie Chaplin’s greatest speech from The Great Dictator, then you must, and watch it again after that. If you’ve already seen it, then you’ll understand what an amazing speech it is. While it was a satirical political comedy-drama aimed squarely at Adolf Hitler and the Nazis, what Chaplin says remains ...

James Burke

Charlie Chaplin in the 'globe scene' sitting on a desk holding a globe dressed as a dictator for the movie 'The Great Dictator.'

Study: Physical Activity Reduces Symptoms of Depression

Staying active is not only good for maintaining a well-toned body but also helps mitigate the symptoms of depression. A new study carried out by a team at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum in Germany concluded that working out can help you cope with it better. Dr. Karin Rosenkranz, who led the study, said a statement: “The ...

Jack Roberts

Young adult woman walking up the stairs.

8 Incredible Health Benefits of Honey

Honey is one of nature’s true wonder foods. Not only is it a marvelous food, but there are many health benefits of honey, including healing wounds and anti-bacterial properties. Here are 8 health benefits of honey 1. Eases fatigue Honey contains nutrients necessary for neurons in the brain after sleep deprivation. The fructose and glucose can be ...

Raven Montmorency

Honeycomb and jar of honey sitting on a wooden surface.

Amaranth: Everything You Need to Know About the Ancient Aztec Grain

As people become more health-conscious, the quest for finding healthier grains has begun. While the majority of the population still rely on widely used grains like wheat and rice, the demand for healthier and gluten-free alternatives is definitely growing. If you want a healthy, gluten-free grain that is easy to cook and that provides numerous ...

Raven Montmorency

A wooden spoon filled with amaranth flour sits atop a pile of amaranth seeds on a counter.

Do You Know These 7 Tips to Save Money?

Some people like to flaunt their wealth, but wealthy people remain cautious spenders with surprisingly frugal habits. The overall concept is that if you want to save money, then don’t spend money unnecessarily. Here are 7 tips to save money that you can learn from the rich. See if you can use them too! 7 ...

Kathy McWilliams

Gold and silver bars and coins.

Keeping Healthy With Sun-Dried Tangerine Peels

Sun-dried tangerine peels, or chenpi, are used as a seasoning in Chinese cooking, and also as a medicine. They smell a bit like cinnamon and have a slightly bitter taste. In traditional Chinese medicine, sun-dried tangerine peels also aid digestion. They counteract symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, hiccups, reflux, nausea, and vomiting. After a heavy ...

Raven Montmorency

Sun-dried tangerine peel.

Nature Welcomes Us to Spring With Bright Yellow Wattle Flowers

Walking by the Yarra River in Warrandyte, I noticed how amazingly the bright yellow wattle flowers stood out, like sparkling yellow lights glowing in the trees. Wattle is Australia’s national flower. The colors of this flower are green and golden yellow. When I see it, it always ignites my patriotic heart for my country. September ...

Trisha Haddock

Yellow wattle flowers are small ball like flowers growing in a cluster on a stem of a tree.

6 Reasons Why You Should Have Vinegar More Often

Vinegar is a condiment most people are familiar with. It has many nutrients, such as the eight essential amino acids for the human body, carboxylic acids, vitamins, potassium, iron, zinc, and antioxidants. It also contains protein, starch, and lipid enzymes to help digest meat and starch. Drinking it can relieve fatigue, invigorate cells, enhance immunity, reduce ...

Billy Shyu

Organic apple cider vinegar in a bottle with apples and a glass sitting on a wooden surface.