Kathy McWilliams

How One Small Act of Kindness Grew to Touch the World

Captain Sir Thomas Moore (known as Captain Tom) became an international symbol of kindness, courage, and sacrifice during the dark days of 2020 and beyond. Born on April 30, 1920, Captain Tom wanted to continue a lifetime of giving at the age of 99. He decided to raise money for Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) ...

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Sir Thomas Moore's 100th birthday cak.

Li Shizhen, ‘Medical Saint’ of China (Part 1)

Li Shizhen lived during the Ming Dynasty of China in the 16th century. He was a pioneer of medicine in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties who compiled a masterpiece to set standards for the identification, quality, strength, and purity of medicinal substances, the Compendium of Materia Medica, a task that took him nearly ...

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Five different plant ingredients used in Traditional Chinese Medicine sit in piles on a table.

The Benefits of Compassionate Eating

Consuming fewer animal products in your diet can have many benefits, for the environment, your health, and of course animal welfare. These are just a few of the benefits of compassionate eating. The environmental impacts of industrial-scale agriculture are huge. The statistics from the U.S. are telling. We can take just one aspect of this, ...

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asian family having dinner.

Extreme Weather in Australia: A Sign of Climate Change?

In the past year, Australia has been plagued by bushfires, heavy storms, floods, and droughts. Such drastic changes in weather have left the country reeling under immense stress. Not only has extreme weather caused huge economic damage, but it is also making life unpredictable. And the reason for such rapid weather variance seems to be ...

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Heavy rain and highway damage.

Avoid Taking a Cold Shower in These 10 Situations

Taking a cold shower on a hot summer day can feel really refreshing; however, people may suddenly develop a serious medical emergency if the shower is taken under certain circumstances. Do not take a cold shower when in the following 10 situations 1. When sweating heavily Sweating dilates the arteries just under the skin, as ...

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Shower head running.