Jeevan Public Cord Blood Bank offers millions of patients in India the hope for a better tomorrow with its quick and affordable access to stem cells. Here’s how you can help. At the age of three, most children view the world with wide-eyed wonder. Their senses lead them head-first to explore the world around them….
Wedding day skin Planning a wedding can be stressful, and a solid skin care routine is a must to prepare your skin to be beautiful on your wedding day, your honeymoon, and beyond! Having been recently married, I can tell you from experience that starting a strict beauty routine about six months prior to my wedding really made…
April 29, 2016 This can be a hotly debated topic among growers as to what’s the best media for growing plants. In this article, I’ll weigh in with my opinion on the subject as there are Pros and Cons to both. “Sphagnum” is a genus of approximately 120 different species of mosses known as “peat…
The tension between the “business of pharmacy” and the professional responsibilities of pharmacists, as health care professionals, has always been present in retail (“community”) pharmacy practice. For much of the past several decades, pharmacies have generally been owned by pharmacists, elevating pharmacy ethics and professional responsibilities to the level of the owner. But the era of…
If you’re interested in science, skepticism and medicine, then NECSS, the NorthEast Conference on Science and Skepticism, is the conference for you. NECSS will be held May 12-15 in New York City at the Fashion Institute of Technology. The entire program is available schedule here. The conference will welcome over 400 people and include panels,…
Fungus gnats (Ofelia and Bradysia species) are tiny flies similar to mosquitoes in appearance, though smaller at only 1/16th to 1/8th of an inch long. You may notice fungus gnats when you disturbing the soil or flying around near your lights. Females lay eggs in the soil and the larvae have a shiny black head…
The Economics of Water Only Soils Note: The photo above is in soil that is over 2 years old. Many people are initially deterred by the cost of Water Only soils and this article is an attempt to look closer at the economics behind this growing method and how it will save you money. I’m…
I remember when I first decided I wanted to plant a garden and grow my own food. It seemed like a daunting task and I was unsure where to start and was worried I was going to kill everything. Here’s the top 10 pointers that I wish I had known when I first got started….
Vacations are meant to relax and rejuvenate us, and they usually do. What’s more relaxing than sipping Mai Thai’s on a beach basking in the sun? After all, you’re on vacation and it’s time to live it up! However, between all the extra sugar and food indulgences, long flights, and continuous hours in the sun,…