Written by Karli Aucoin The history of aqua therapy dates to the fifth century, when bathing in thermal springs was considered not only hygienic, but also as having remedial effects. It wasn’t until the 20th century that we began to ...
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Feed SubscriptionWorld Oceans Day – A Death Sea Called Mediterranean
By Baher Kamal ROME, Jun 6 2016 (IPS) – While the United Nations identifies 17 major regional seas in its planning, the Mediterranean is perhaps the most dramatic case as it has gone from being the so-called cradle of civilization ...
Read More »Receding Reefs: Understanding And Protecting Our Coral Ecosystems
Coral reefs are incredibly important to the diversity and health of our oceans. Making up only 0.2 percent of our oceans, but containing around a quarter of all marine fish species, coral reefs are second only to rainforests in biodiversity ...
Read More »Women “Water Friends” Script A Success Story
Photo above: Kamlesh Kumari – a “Water Friend” in Dharaupur village of north India’s Uttar Pradesh state demonstrates a tool kit she uses to repair hand-pumped wells. “We don’t want to depend on anyone for small water problems,” she says. Credit: ...
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