Petting a beloved animal restructures the interior singular cortex of our brain, providing serotonin, dopamine and oxytocin, which help reduce depression and anxiety disorders. Try it see what happens, and then do it often. Stay tuned…
The human body needs both plant and animal sources of omega-3 fats, but they are not interchangeable. Plant-based omega-3 provides alpha linoleic acid (ALA), which the body inefficiently converts to EPA and poorly converts to DHA. Plant-based sources of omega-3 include flaxseed, walnuts, pumpkin seeds and chia seeds. These help to boost ones overall ALA intake. Fish […]
Investors ‘Animal Spirit’ Elevated on President Trump’s Leadership $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $VXX It has been 14 months since the election victory of President Donald Trump on 8 November 2016. The surprising upset of Hillary R. Clinton awakened Americans “animal spirits” on the economy and risk on investments, they are still aroused. The hard data that […]
Chicago Agriculture Commodities Rose Friday $CORN, $WEAT, $SOYB Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agriculture grains futures rose Friday, with Corn futures headed for the biggest gainer in 2 weeks after a US government report showed stockpiles trailed analyst estimates. The most active Corn contract for December delivery added 7.5 cents, or 2.28%, to 3.3675 bu. […]
Veganism has No Historical Support for its Health Claims I do not believe there is an argument with anyone who decides to be a vegan for philosophical, spiritual or ethical reasons, I do believe it’s important to consider and address the risks if considering veganism for its purported health benefits alone. Over 7-M Americans follow […]
Today, There is Still a ‘Pure Blood’ American Bison, Our National Mammal In case you did not know this, the American Bison is the US National Mammal, a designation owing to the millions of the majestic animals that once ruled the Great Plains. In the 1800’s these animals were hunted nearly to extinction, and just […]
Pet Owners Its Flee & Tick Season, Tips for a Pest-free Yard Keep your grass mowed, weeds pulled, and bushes trimmed. Clear away debris as it accumulates and do regular inspections of your property for places where pests are apt to hide and multiply. Food grade diatomaceous earth can also be used to control pests […]
Commodities Industry Turns Trees into Cash, Fuel and Waste Deforestation is clearing our planet’s forests on a massive scale, often resulting in damage to the quality of the land. Forests still cover about 30% of the world’s land area, but huge areas are lost each year to commercial interests. The data shows that the world’s […]
