The African Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) welcomes the decision of the South African biosafety authorities, rejecting Monsanto’s application for the commercial release of its GM drought tolerant triple stacked maize: MON 87460 x MON 89034 x NK 603. At its meeting on the 2nd October 2018, the Executive Council: GMO Act, refused to authorize the GM maize for commercial growing … [Read more...]
Low-level laser can be used in every home
When it comes to natural healing in the green consciousness there is a strong movement away from invasive treatments and long-term dependence on pharmaceutical drugs. One effective healing instrument which is commonly used in hospitals in countries like Russia is Low-Level lasers. They have been used for many years in various medical disciplines. Physiotherapists and sports … [Read more...]
Seeing nature holistically with Craig Holdrege
The Proteus Initiative is privileged to host Craig Holdrege of The Nature Institute, upstate New York, to participate and teach in 'Discovering how a genuinely holistic perspective affects our thinking with respect to every aspect of environmental concern' in August 2011. In the heart of Cape Town, Craig Holdrege will work with botanists, environmentalists, environmental … [Read more...]
Solving your pet’s skin allergies
Skin and coat problems are often the first indicators of poor health and care, as the skin is the largest eliminatory organ in your animal's body. Yet, almost every pet suffers from some sort of skin condition. Even veterinarians are lost when it comes to treating skin allergies and 'hot spots' and many acknowledge the severity of this ailment. Treating with cortisone or … [Read more...]
Savory wins grant for reversing desertification
Allan Savory and his African Centre for Holistic Management International was announced as the winner of the Buckminster Fuller Institute's 2010 Challenge for their surprising trimtab approach to reversing desertification, called "holistic rangeland management." Allan Savory has spent the last 50 years refining and evangelizing for a method of reversing desertification that … [Read more...]
Preparing food with consciousness
This is the first article of a series on the wisdom of cooking according to Ayurvedic principles. The word Ayurveda comes from two Sanskrit words Ayur meaning life and Veda meaning science. This science of life or longevity is the holistic alternative in India and it is more than 5000 years old. My aim is to share basic knowledge which opens the door to a much healthier and … [Read more...]
