“Loneliness and the feeling of being unwanted is the most terrible poverty”, said Mother Theresa. Many agree. Loneliness is a subjective feeling of disconnection, emptiness or isolation from others. It can be drastically separate from being alone; one can feel lonely in the middle of…
By Josh Richardson Simple health prevention and lifestyle strategies can help people achieve their optimal health potential and add a decade or more of healthy years to the average lifespan. Healthy lifestyle initiatives can give people a 90 percent chance of living to the age…
By Amanda Froelich Health begins with what’s on your plate and the activities you participate in. Unfortunately, there are many in the United States who haven’t grasped this simple truth and are expecting a quick-fix pill or potion to remedy their health problems in the…
By Natural Blaze Researchers led by Dr. Teppo Särkämö at University of Helsinki, Finland have revealed that caregiver-implemented musical leisure activities, particularly singing, are cognitively and emotionally beneficial especially in the early stages of dementia. The findings could help improve dementia care and better target…
By Amanda Froelich Practices like yoga, meditation, and kirtan can help curb the need for general health care services by almost 50 percent! Imagine if before and after a hectic day of work, everyone took twenty minutes to stretch and objectively contemplate their life’s journey….
By Heather Callaghan Readers – do you know how many mental, personality, social and developmental disorders are indicated by modern psychiatry where there are symptoms of emotional dysregulation? Before you ever self-diagnose yourself with one or figure you must be in a state of arrested development – consider…
By Sophie McAdam The best news is, it’s the simplest thing in the world AND it costs nothing! [do_widget id=text-16] Psychiatrist and Zen Priest Robert Waldinger asks in this entertaining and touching TED talk. He’s the perfect person to give us some clues: Waldinger is…
By Jeffrey Green Have you considered sending your child to rehab to help them overcome their addiction to the electronic screens of video games, cell phones and the like? While that may sound far-fetched to some parents who are themselves ‘screen addicts’, it’s an idea…
By Gary ‘Z’ McGee “Don’t walk behind me; I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.” –Possibly misattributed to Albert Camus How fitting. How apropos. To begin an article about leadership with…
By Jeffrey Green The latest fad diet to impact market shelf products is the “gluten free” diet, based off of a diet recommended for those who suffer from celiac disease. Essentially, a large amount of carbs such as breads and grains are cut from the…
By University of Eastern Finland, Natural Blaze Idiopathic pancreatitis is often caused by small gallstones that are difficult to observe prior to surgery, shows a study from the University of Eastern Finland. Small gallstones were found in surgery from two out of three idiopathic pancreatitis…
By Derrick Broze A recent analysis has found that surgery patients who listen to music may experience lower levels of pain, anxiety, blood pressure, and heart rate than people who do not listen to music. The study, “Effects of Art on Surgical Patients: A Systematic…
By Natural Blaze New research has linked mitochondria health to psychological health and the response to stress. This connection is crucial for understanding the origins of certain disease and turns mental health theories on their head! The interesting new finding shows that it’s not stress…
By Mae Chan Why is it that populations from specific geographical locations around the world thrive in terms of health and wellness while others do so poorly? Here are 15 secrets across the globe that may make you reconsider your approach to your daily routine….
By Dr. Mark Sircus Here is someone who is taking infrared radiation to its fullest potential. Though not to be used at night like this, during the day one can make a sandwich out of oneself by using a big infrared mat and a smaller…
By Sophie McAdam A pilot scheme in the South of France aims to treat a wide range of ailments with nothing more than good old-fashioned fun. Doctors in Biarritz, France are making waves with a progressive new way of treating illness: prescribing surfing and paddleboard…
By Alex Pietrowski When you see someone smiling or you hear laughter, you often can’t help but smile or laugh yourself. Now scientists from the University of Florida have shown that the same applies to certain non-aggressive negative behaviors, especially rudeness. A series of several studies…
By Gaye Levy Every month or so, I grab a few simple ingredients and play kitchen chemist while I concoct custom skincare products using essential oils. It recently occurred to me that it has been awhile since I shared some DIY products using essential oils…
By Daily Superfood Love Another epidemic is sweeping across the world. According to experts, there are as many as 30 million people suffering from a form of thyroid disorder in the United States alone – and half of them are undiagnosed. That is a staggering…
By Dr Mark Sircus This essay is not about MMS (Magical Mineral Supplement), which I have written about before. MMS is not something that ever attracted me; certainly, it is hard to stand its smell. What this article is about are the real magic minerals,…
