ONE EXPAT FAMILY'S EXPERIENCE IN SAUDI ARABIA
This is a good question, and much like the rest of the world, everyone wants to know where, who, how long for results, etc. Coming back to Saudi can be difficult if you are not sure the testing places in your country can give you the needed negative results in 72 hours and you have …
"JEDDAH: Thousands of people have been flocking to vaccination centers in Riyadh, Jeddah, and the Eastern Province to receive vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Saudi Ministry of Health said on Tuesday.Similar dedicated medical outlets will soon be opened in all regions of the Kingdom, officials announced.The ministry has invited all Saudis and expats …
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This is one lecture I was required to watch in a class, and here I am sharing it with you! If you are interested in learning a bit more about projected human population growth and the dynamic difference projected for the future, listen to this. Instead of many births, high child mortality and shorter lifespan …
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Have you ever considered not tilling your field or garden plot? I for one would not miss all the work that can be saved, by not having to gas up the rototiller and stand behind it while walking down the rows. Going over a plot of land more than once to break up all the …
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This entire article is published in US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health. I think this deserves a read. "Significance for public health" "Since pandemics come unannounced affecting public’s safety, it is important to understand the changes that occur in a community. This study focuses on the dietary habits’ changes during the COVID-19 …
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What is Moringa, and why is it important? You may have heard of the plant Moringa, as a new "superfood" and its importance for malnutrition, because of high vitamin, mineral and protein content. Well, you can add the benefits of this fantastic plant food to your diet, by purchasing Moringa powder. Add it to smoothies, …
There is a great news article in Arab News about the ingredients in the Covid-19 vaccines. Muslims and Jews share the concern about pork products being used as stabilizers, an ingredient found in many vaccines. According to this article, Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca have reported that they are not using pork products or gelatin made …
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This has been a question in my mind for a while now. Living here in a hot, arid environment where the majority of land is desert. Do people brought up in different surroundings need green spaces? Does green do the same thing in terms of health benefits, mental health benefits for everyone? Following North American, …
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Here is a good article about desert tourism within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was written this summer with Covid 19 restrictions still in place. With many people kind of 'stuck in the sand' if you will, Saudi tourism is on the rise. This is about what much of the land has to offer, …
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Have you ever considered not tilling your field or garden plot? I for one would not miss all the work that can be saved, by not having to gas up the rototiller and stand behind it while walking down the rows. Going over a plot of land more than once to break up all the …
Continue reading "Rodale Institute’s Study on No-Till Farming"
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