Alex Pietrowski of Waking Times writes: No one really knows the true cause of autism, but the numbers are rising, with approximately 1 in 50 school-aged children in the United States diagnosed with autism (2011). Taking into account that in 2007 this ratio was at 1 in 87 children, by 2025 it is predicted that half…
By Power of Positivity Smiling, joking, and giggling; some of our most joyful moments can be explained by how laughter affects our health. Some people have loud, contagious laughs, some snort, and some titter daintily and cover their mouths. In the body, laughter is nothing more than a repeated contraction of the diaphragm, located below…
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…
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.,…
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…
Elma takes you through a powerful instant healing process – to upgrade your vitality and boost your energy… fast. Need a quick pick-me-up at tea-time? Or do you have severe chronic fatigue, brain fog, pain, or insomnia that leaves you exhausted? This Instant Energy Boost can help to… Unblock your energy systems and acupuncture meridians…
There’s an old adage in Self-Help and Spiritual Communities that goes a little something like this: “Fake it, ’til You Make It!” But what happens when you don’t make it, and what happens when you realize that faking it feels… well, fake? Isn’t Authenticity what really empowers us? Well, it depends on what your definition…