samedi 23 février 2019

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Blue Macaw Parrot From The Movie ‘Rio’ Is Now Officially Extinct

If you remember the movie Rio and Blu, the Blue Macaw that thought he was the last of his species, you should know that his nightmare has unfortunately come to life.



In the animated movie, this Brazilian bird, also known as the Spix’s Macaw, flies all the way from Minnesota to Rio de Janeiro as the last living male of his species, where he meets Jewel, the last living female, lives. The parrots ultimately fall in love, have a baby, and manage to save their species.
However, in the real world, this didn’t happen.  Seven years ago, this parrot species was declared endangered, and is now officially extinct in the wild.
A study conducted by the BirdLife International found that it can no longer be seen in the wild, and it only exists in captivity but again, in extremely few numbers.  Its extinction came as a result of the rise in deforestation and constant loss of habitat, and they are not so adaptive and lived near dominant species and predators.
There is no official proof that they still exist in some breeding programs neither.
In the 1980s, Tony Juniper penned a book called “Spix’s Macaw: The Race to Save the World’s Rarest Bird”, with the aim to raise awareness of the situation with these parrots. Yet, people didn’t care enough to stop then.

Moreover, this week, the statistical analysis by BirdLife International declared seven other bird species extinct too, five of which belong to South America and were victims of deforestation and excessive human interference. Three species, the cryptic tree-hunter and the Alagoas foliage gleaner from Brazil and Poo-Uli from Hawaii, are now gone forever.
According to Stuart Butchart, BirdLife’s chief scientist and the paper’s lead author:
“Ninety percent of bird extinctions in recent centuries have been of species on islands. However, our results confirm that there is a growing wave of extinctions sweeping across the continents, driven mainly by habitat loss and degradation from unsustainable agriculture and logging.”
It is a fact that all of these extinctions were a result of human interference.
When will it be enough? What should happen for people to finally understand that they need to respect the life, habitat, and privacy of other animals?

mercredi 29 août 2018

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Baby Elephant Can’t Stop Following Her Rescuer After Being Saved From Death

Moyo was saved from drowning at just a few days old after he was washed away while trying to cross a flooded river with his herd. He was then abandoned by the older elephants but, luckily, rangers found him just as a pack of hyenas had him surrounded.

He was taken to the Wild Is Life animal sanctuary in Zimbabwe, where he became very attached to founder Roxy.
So attached that he won’t let her out of his sight.
‘She is one of those animals with whom I have formed an extraordinary bond of friendship, trust, and love. Letting go will be hard,’ Roxy told the team from the BBC documentary Nature’s Miracle Orphans.
More about “Wild Is Life” Sanctuary: “We believe that the elephant nursery is about affording the individual orphans a second chance at life. These orphans, who have been severely traumatized, deserve the opportunity to grow and thrive in the natural world.

mardi 1 mai 2018

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3 Simple Steps to Stop and Heal Cavities Naturally

2. Change Your Diet

Tooth decay is mainly caused by the foods and the beverages we consume. therefore, you need to eliminate sugary foods and drinks in order to help your cavities heal. You also need to incorporate mineral-rich foods such as kefir, grass-fed meats, grass-fed organic dairy, bone broths, olive oil, and seafood.

Eliminate Sugar:

Low-sugar diets, including a balance of proteins, oils, and complex carbohydrate are associated with lower levels of dental plaque. If you really want healthy, cavity-free teeth, sugar can't belong to your diet. It is extremely acidic, allowing the teeth to decalcify and demineralize the structural content of teeth!

Reduce Phytate Intake:

Phytic acid is enzyme inhibitor and a mineral blocker found in beans, nuts, seeds, and grains which can be the cause of serious health issues.

A research published in The Lancet has revealed that a diet high in phytic acid is highly associated with mineral deficiencies and causes osteoporosis. Aside from blocking phosphorus availability in humans, Phytic acid bind minerals essential for oral health, such as magnesium, calcium, zinc, and iron — therefore causing them to be unavailable for proper absorption. Eating foods high in phytic acid reduces magnesium absorption by 60 % and zinc by 20 %.

If your goal is to promote your health and reverse cavities naturally, foods high in phytic acid have to be dodged. Nevertheless, if you do sourdough fermentation or soak nuts and grains then sprout them, you can decrease phytic acid by approximately 50 % to 100 %.

3. Oil Pulling

Oil pulling, also known as "Gundusha" or "Kavala," is an excellent oral detoxification procedure that became more popular lately in the U.S. It requires swishing a tablespoon of oil in your mouth first thing in the morning for around 20 minutes. This simple act supposedly draws out poisons from your body, essentially to promote oral health but also to promote your overall health.





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THE TOP 5 JUICING RECIPES TO LOSE WEIGHT AND DETOX YOUR BODY

3- Spinach and Apple Juice:


THE TOP 5 JUICING RECIPES TO LOSE WEIGHT AND DETOX YOUR BODY

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup red lettuce leaves or carrot greens  
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped spinach 
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • A little lemon juice 
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 
  • 2-3 medium-sized apples, cubed

4- Watercress and Carrot Juice:

TOP 5 JUICING RECIPES TO LOSE FAT AND DETOX YOUR BODY

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup chopped watercress 
  • ½ cup spinach 
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2-3 medium sized carrots 
  • 2 Roma tomatoes diced 
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • ½ cup cilantro  

5- Tomato and Cucumber Juice:

TOP 5 JUICING RECIPES TO LOSE FAT AND DETOX YOUR BODY

Ingredients:

  • ½ teaspoon sea salt 
  • 2 cups diced cucumber 
  • 3 ½ cups chopped tomatoes 
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 
  • 1 stalk celery 
  • 3-4 drops stevia 
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 

Now, even though juicing has many health benefits it will be very important for you to continue seeing your doctor. The recipes that you find should never replace the regular check-ups and visits that you have with your doctor. This is especially true if you have a health condition that needs to be monitored.
However, making natural juices a part of your everyday routine can certainly help you out. If you are considering doing this, or you are concerned about how it may affect your body, then you will want to call the doctor. Talk to him or her about your thoughts and see what he or she recommends. You never know what they will say. They may even be able to give you some recipes that can help you along the way. In the end, it is always better to know what they think because they know how it will affect your body

Read also: 5 Impressively Simple Exercises to Tone Your Legs Fast!


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5 Ways to Remove Dark Circles Under Your Eyes Fast

3. Raw Potato

There are natural bleaching agents in potato that can aid lighten dark circles and eliminate puffiness around the eyes.


4. Rose Water

Rose water holds amazing ingredients for skin care. It restores the skin and has a soothing effect on tired eyes. Thanks to its mild astringent qualities, it also works as a great skin toner.


5. Tomato

Tomatoes also have bleaching features that can lighten skin to a great extent.


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How to DIY Natural Teeth Whitening in Minutes at Your Home

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6 Natural Secret Remedies To Get Rid of Dark Circles Under Eyes

Cucumber – Not only cucumbers carry lots of antioxidants which are famous to brighten and lighten darkened skin, they also refresh and soothe the skin. 
Method: cut a fresh cucumber into a couple of slices, chill them in the refrigerator, cleanse your face and then place them on your eyes for 10 minutes.

Hydrate – Dehydration is another known cause of dark circles under the eye, which is why you need to make certain you are drinking enough water every day. 13 cups a day for men and  9 cups a day for women are what The Institute of Medicine recommends.

 Lemon Juice – Because Lemon juice comprises a high concentration of vitamin C, it has been used for generations to lighten skin. 
How to use lemon juice to lighten dark circles: dab a bit of lemon juice onto a cotton ball and then smoothly wipe it over the sensitive skin surrounding the bottom of your eyes. let it sit for 10 minutes and then rinse it off. Do this daily for a few weeks and you will notice your dark circles disappear.

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