Soil retrogression and degradation Soil retrogression and degradation are two regressive evolution processes associated with the loss of equilibrium of a stable soil. Retrogression is primarily due to erosion and corresponds to a phenomenon where succession reverts to pioneer conditions (such as bare ground). Degradation is an evolution, different from natural evolution, related to the local climate and vegetation. At the beginning of soil formation, the bare rock out crops is gradually colonized by pioneer species (lichens and mosses). The cycles of evolution of soils have very variable durations, between tens, hundreds, or thousands of years for quickly evolving soils (A horizon only) to more than a million years for slowly developing soils. Ecological factors influencing soil formation[edit] There are two types of ecological factors influencing the evolution of a soil (through alteration and humification). Biorhexistasy theory[edit] Perturbations of the balance of a soil[edit] Influence of human activity[edit]
"The Herbal Survivalist Spot" Herbal Survival and First Aid: a book on natural SURVIVAL solutions in the event of any emergency: Nick Carlucci: Amazon.com: Kindle Store Pure Inside Out - The Natural Benefits of Vinegar By James Calvin Vinegar is essentially, sour wine. It is not only a useful ingredient in the kitchen, but also aids in natural health remedies. There are several different types of vinegar. These include white distilled vinegar, apple vinegar, cider, and wine vinegar. Vinegar has been used as natural remedies for over 10,000 years. Today, vinegar is still produced and used as it has in the past. Apple cider vinegar is one of the oldest and most useful types of vinegar available on the market. It has a high vitamin content of vitamin C, E, A, B1, B2, b6, proto-vitamin, and beta-carotene. Although most people do not enjoy the taste of apple cider vinegar, it has been shown to help relive the symptoms of allergies from pollen, food and pets. It is traditionally suggested that the best way to take apple cider vinegar is to drink it. Cider vinegar can also help alleviate the symptoms of a sore throat. This works for some people who suffer from arthritis and rheumatism. Source: www.isnare.com
Issues: nutrition intro In 1996 McDonald's opened in India for the first time: a country where the majority of the population is vegetarian and the cow is sacred. Just one example of the inexorable spread of western multinationals into every corner of the globe. A spread which is creating a globalised system in which wealth is drained out of local economies into the hands of a very few, very rich elite. Can people challenge the undermining of long-lived and stable cultures, and regional diversity? tell me more reports A Brief History of McDonald'sMcDonald's Unmasked - McDonald's global ambitions (May 1996)McDonald's 'Strategies For Global Dominance' (May 1996)Here's The Beef - South Africa (June 1996)Another Good Thing About Barbados (June 1996)McDonald's Try to Rape Bermuda (March 1996)Residents don't relish site chosen by McDonald's - USA (March 1996)The Price of Peace - Croatia (February 1996)Update On McDonald's Hospital Opening debate Try the Multinationals section of the McSpotlight Debating Room.
Herbal Medicine: Constitutional Herbalism and The Herbal Energetics of Western Herbs HEALTH and DISEASE What forces, seen and unseen, cause disease and promote health? This is a question that has occupied the thoughts of humans for thousands of years. Although we know many more minute details about the processes that occur during health and disease, we may not be any closer to really understanding the process. Many herbalists throughout history have said that the state of health we enjoy is related to several important factors: 1. 2. 3. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, five well-defined disease-causing agents (pathogens) are defined, four climate-related factors and the "five emotions," as follows: The Four Climate-Related Factors 1. hot 2. cold 3. wet 4. dry [These influences can become disease-promoting when we are influenced by them from external forces, such as exposure to wind and cold, or can result from internal factors, such as lack of metabolic fire. The Five Emotions 1. anger -- liver 2. fear -- kidneys 3. joy/mania -- heart 4. grief -- lungs 5. pensiveness -- digestion 1.