Image of Asian lady beetles

How to Identify and Get Rid of Lady Asian Beetles

Lady Asian beetles look like ladybugs but are an invasive beetle that end up indoors in the winter. Lady Asian beetles range in color from tan, yellow, to orangeish red and can be distinguished by a dark “M” or “W”-shaped marking on the whitish area behind the head.  Lady Asian beetles emit an acidic odor, …

Kelp can extract carbon dioxide from water

The oceans are becoming more acidic due to increased levels of carbon dioxide, CO2, in our atmosphere. This CO2 naturally dissolves in the ocean creating an acid. Acid water is no fun and harmful to sea life. This is called acidification. Kelp can extract this CO2 from the water and help restore balance. In fact, …

Image of cordyceps mushroom

The Cordyceps Mushroom

Cordyceps militaris is a common mushroom that is used in health food supplements. It is rich in nutrients like calcium, vitamin D, and phosphorus. Cordyceps can be used as alternative sources of these minerals in the human diet.  Cordyceps are Safe to eat Cordyceps have been used for thousands of years for their medicinal properties. …

medicinal plant

The Cannabis Plant

The rescheduling of cannabis will allow for more research on the use of medicinal plants and fungi in the treatment of mental health issues afflicting Americans. The rescheduling of cannabis, and other naturally occurring resources like psilocybin mushrooms, peyote, and khat, will allow for more research on the use of medicinal plants and fungi in the treatment of mental health issues afflicting Americans.