The pursuit of happiness seems to be never ending race in most people’s lives. What’s at the top of our priority list most of the time is not in our hearts. This poses the million-dollar question, what really makes us happy, and how do we find it? Writer Jess Stuart took the time time explore…
By Lindsey Shaffer from David Wolfe Pain in the spine, legs or joints can make your daily routine much more difficult and uncomfortable. Research has shown that chronic pain, often in the form of fibromyalgia, could be due to central sensitization, where neurons in the spinal cord become sensitized by inflammation or cell damage. Certain…
According to The Southwest Museum of Engineering, Communication and Computation (SMECC), more than 90 percent of American homes own a microwave oven. This is not a surprising figure. Microwaves are used for everything from heating up vegetables to partaking in popcorn. 5 Reasons Not to Use a Microwave Oven! 1. Microwaves Zap Food Nutrition As we learned above,…
By Sharmini Gana of Collective Evolution Every person’s tongue is unique, with distinct characteristics that reflect their inner health. Ever been to a TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) doctor or an acupuncturist and been asked to stick out your tongue? There is a reason for this. TCM believes the tongue is a microcosm of the entire…
By Alexa Erickson of Collective Evolution Who doesn’t love chocolate? Americans sure do. In fact, the average American citizen eats over 11 pounds of chocolate each year. But there’s a downside to this sweet treat beyond simply questionable ingredients. Many of us purchase our chocolate without thinking about who made it, and that’s a problem,…
From David Wolfe: Turmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant. It has a tough brown skin, deep orange flesh, and it works great in the kitchen to spice up your dishes with a warm and peppery flavor. Turmeric is known for its strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It’s been used for centuries…
By Magda Rod of Care 2 Practicing yoga is not only an effective stress reliever, but also a way to ease symptoms of anxiety. By transferring focus and attention to the body and breath, yoga can help to temper anxiety while also releasing physical tension. Anxiety is the most common mental illness in the U.S.,…
From Aletheia Luna at Awakening People Thin-skinned, hyper-sensitive, sooky, wimpy, spineless, wussy, feeble, weak, fragile, melodramatic, temperamental … If you can relate to, or have been called a combination of any of these words, chances are you’re part of a unique group of people: the Empaths. Occurring in an estimated 5% of the population, Empaths…
The Mind Unleashed Writes: We’ve all had those restless nights of tossing and turning, staring at the ceiling, unable to get more than a couple hours of shuteye. The more you worry about not sleeping, the more your mind races, and next thing you know, the sun is peeking through the window. I’ve spent one…
I recently heard someone say, “At first the Universe will gently whisper in your ear. If you don’t listen, it will give you a little shove. And finally if still ignored, it will proceed to take a 2×4 to your head.” I love this quote because it’s so very true if you just stop to…