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Photographer Bernard Friel has been a contributor to UIG for nearly two decades. He is a nature photographer and is a charter and life member of the North American Nature Photography Assn. and served on its board and as its president. Bernie was born and grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he practiced law with […]
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Cooking on an outdoor grill, barbecue or smoker is a summertime tradition that supplements the laid-back feel of summer and gets us all outside to enjoy not only the warm weather, but delicious food too. Grilled food not only tastes better but also provides many health advantages. Outdoor grilling and barbecuing have evolved from what might […]
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Saturday, June 21 is the 10th International Yoga Day in honor of the ancient physical, mental and spiritual discipline that an estimated two billion people worldwide practice in one form or another. The theme for this year’s Day is “Yoga for Self and Society”. Yoga is a transformative practice that represents the harmony of mind and […]
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By Francesca Lungarotti Coffee is a universal language expressed and adapted to each culture. Each nation and community embrace it and makes it their own. Coffee is a product that embodies work, struggle, love, diversity, passion and tradition. Whether it is called buna, caffe, kahawa, kahve, or kave, coffee might be the most understood word all […]
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UIG contributing partner BSIP Agency has long been known for their comprehensive collection of medical, wellness and scientific subjects. BSIP’s main area of specialization is medical science, and the collection offers a complete study of human anatomy and physiology. BSIP’s photo-micrographical collection includes colorized micrographs of an extensive variety of diseases. The Agency’s offering includes coverage of medical […]
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‘If we could give every individual the right amount of nourishment and exercise, not too little and not too much, we would have found the safest way to health.’ Hippocrates. “Throughout history, the poor generally got all of the exercise they needed, and more, through hard physical graft, while the wealthier classes had their hunting, […]
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The medicinal properties of plants contribute to both traditional and modern medicine and have quietly helped save millions of lives. Though often not regulated by governmental health administrations, plants are often used like a medicine. Medicinal plants grow all around us, in every country and region on our planet, and are often local and cultural […]
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