Iluminada Battles

Monrovia — Amidst efforts to create an enabling environment for all, the Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Prof. Wilson K. Tarpeh has re-echoed the need for the disabled community to be inclusive in every decision making process in the country. The EPA Executive Director made the statement during a three-day validation workshop over the weekend, when he addressed technicians and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and different line ministries and agencies including the head advocate of the Nimba County Disabled Community Gabriel T. Soh in Gompa City, Nimba county. According to Prof. Tarpeh, the EPA will be inclusive as possible to always call on people from all walks of life in order to have a vibrant environment. He noted that they are going to work closely with the disabled community in whatever way to make them feel part of the environment. He indicated that the gesture of the technicians to leave their busy schedules and families during the time o...

For going on three years, our faces have been at the forefront of our daily lives. With so much attention on our skin (hello, masks and Zoom calls), it might feel like it’s time to give it a little extra love — after all, prioritizing healthy skin is not just about getting glowing skin, but also about maintaining our overall health. Because we don’t all have the time (or the budget) to  always  run to our local esthetician for treatments, these 10 tips and hacks from local beauty experts are here to help you improve — and keep up with — your skincare routine from the comforts of your home. Bonus: A step-by-step guide on giving yourself a no-tools-needed face massage. While the sun’s rays provide essential nutrients and vitamins our bodies need, across the board our experts agree that protecting against overexposure year round is the most important part of maintaining healthy skin, reducing premature aging, and protecting against skin cancer. Sure, no one wants to have a greas...

IPES notes that a disproportionate focus has been placed on protein, particularly alternative options. The report states that this fails to account for different regions of the world and manufacturing processes, allowing big issues to slip through the net. The report suggests that before looking to create foods that produce fewer emissions, companies and governments should be seeking to increase biodiversity and respond to nutritional needs in accessible foodstuffs. IPES-Food, which stands for the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems, is a Belgium-based group made up of 23 experts from 16 countries across five continents. The non-partisan, independent experts panel, which is comprised of some of the world’s foremost food thinkers including a World Food Prize laureate, a holder of the Légion d’Honneur, a Balzan Prizewinner, and two recipients of the Right Livelihood Award, publishes research about how to transition to sustainable food and agricultural systems ...

Whether you’re charging up for the day’s hustle or coming off your grind, LA-based wellness operation, Taste Salud, is making a splash in health-conscious communities worldwide with their dynamic line of all-natural Aguas Frescas fit for success. In Spanish, “salud” means health, and these drink supplements are easily whisked into your favorite beverage for on-the-go holistic gain. Established in June of 2021, their fruity concoctions are bursting with vital nutrients like elderberry and coconut water powder, quenching your body’s craving one sip (or gulp) at a time. Josh Levya, the founder of Taste Salud, sought elevated selections in fitness utility, introducing a slush of mixes that target familiar bodily functions along with additional concentrated areas that we often overlook. The Piña Pineapple, for example, is loaded with essential vitamins like zinc and B12, but it’s also equipped with antioxidant-rich elderberries and only a single gram of sugar, keeping your body in check wi...