Dr. Lissa Rankin MD, Wake Up World When Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project spoke at World Domination Summit this past summer, she said that the key to happiness is to be more of who we are. In order to know who we are, she…
Dr. Victor Marchione MD, Wakeupworld You don’t need a doctor to tell you that a giggle session is good for the soul, but new research shows that it can also be good for your brain. A recent study of people with diabetes (rising numbers in North…
By Brittany G., Life Advancer As we try to build relationships to be the best they can be, we often let ourselves dwell on negative thoughts that will ruin a relationship over time. While many think that these fears are just passing thoughts, for some…
Natural Blaze Chills. There are no words. In fact, this micro-film offers no audible words at all…but it will flip your perception of employment on its head. It might even change your life forever. [do_widget id=text-16] El Empleo is a powerful short film that summarizes…
By Clifton B. Parker Passion, dedication and persistence count the most when children are cultivating their intelligence and talents, a Stanford scholar says. Carol Dweck, a Stanford psychology professor, said that when children are praised for the process they engage in – hard work, strategies,…
By Jenny Hills Yoga is an ancient spiritual science that combines philosophical teaching with physical and mental practices. It originates in India, where it was first mentioned in The Vedas – the sacred text dating back to 500 BCE. The beginnings of Yoga pre-date this text,…
Natural Blaze Dr. Bob DeMaria discusses genetically modified organisms with iHealthTube. Find out why plants are modified and what that might mean to people that eat them. Dr. Bob talks about the increased number of conditions that people have and how that might be related…
Tiny particles of pollution might shrink the brain and increase risk of ‘silent’ strokes, study contends By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, April 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Long-term exposure to tiny particles of air pollution may be linked to subtle changes in the brain…
Results suggest possible alternative to long-term drug use By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay News) — Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy might offer an alternative for people with depression who don’t want to take antidepressants long-term, British researchers say. Their study, published April 21 online in The…
Natural Blaze The workings of the ingredient capsaicin in calming nerves become more clear in a Newark lab. Anyone who has ever bitten unknowingly into a red hot chili pepper remembers the unhappy result – burning, painful sensations that make one’s mouth feel as though…
Stress, body aches, weight gain, high blood pressure, and even depression are all medical issues that can derive as a result of the type of working environment employees are exposed to on the daily basis. From the typical 9 to 5 office workers to the…
By Healthy Holistic Living We all have different habits when it comes to our sleep. Some people love waking up early, others do so only reluctantly after hitting snooze for the tenth time. Some people never stay up past nine, while others never go to…
By Higher Perspectives The more we can reveal about our inner self, the more we can proactively work to be the best people that we can be. Quizzes like this one can help. It’s pretty simple. Just pick your favorite animal! Group #1. Which is…
Meditation is an energy healing art that has great health benefits, but it is often overlooked by most people. Many people tend to shy away from meditation because they think it is awkward. However, once they try it and get involve in a group meditation,…
By Heather Callaghan It’s been about 12 years since Equilibrium quietly arrived in theaters, only to become better known as the years went on. The dystopian flick about the forced removal of emotions – i.e. any shred of humanity – through mandated injections was quite…
Henrik Edberg, The Positivity Blog Some things may be equally essential but nothing is more important than a healthy sense of self-esteem and loving yourself. Why? In my experience, three of the most important reasons are: Life becomes simpler and lighter. When you love yourself more…
Although serotonin is well known as a brain neurotransmitter, it is estimated that 90 percent of the body’s serotonin is made in the digestive tract. In fact, altered levels of this peripheral serotonin have been linked to diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome, cardiovascular disease,…
by Gaye Levy Rich, golden honey. What is not to like? Just the thought of sweet, fragrant honey and honeybees makes me think of happy times. That, coupled with its long storage life makes honey a perfect food for the survival pantry. But did you…
By lifehack A lot of people tend to view “being alone” as boring. They think it means they’re anti-social or unwanted. The reality is, being alone definitely isn’t a bad thing. Once you embrace solitude, plenty of benefits begin to surface. I’m not saying you…
by Tess Pennington As I child, I was always outside. Whether I was biking, playing hide and seek with the neighborhood kids, jumping in puddles or making mud pies, I always wanted to be outdoors. Given my affinity for dirt and the outdoors, I was…
