By Jeremiah Johnson “Water, water, everywhere,” wrote Coleridge, in application to the ancient mariner of his prose. The big difference, though, is his water was not potable, as it was the ocean. The water I’m referring to in this piece is the water that is all…
By Ariana Marisol We all have unexpected sneezing fits now and then. While most people avoid examining mucus, it can be really helpful in revealing a lot about our health. An average person produces and swallows around 1.7 litres (1.5 quarts) of mucus a day. Nasal…
By Joe Battaglia Exercise benefits have long be known to benefit brawn and brain. Hundreds of studies have shown how almost any kind of exercise improves memory and other mental skills, also known as cognitive function. MRI scans now reveal that endurance runners’ brains have…
By Andrew Pontbriand Nothing in recent memory measures up to the current opiate epidemic that is sweeping the United States and erasing an entire generation. If the US Kratom Ban that is being threatened takes effect, the current epidemic will reach catastrophic proportions. We are…
Isn’t it time you took a steam? Frequent sauna bathing protects men against dementia Frequent sauna bathing can reduce the risk of dementia, according to a recent study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland. In a 20-year follow-up, men taking a sauna 4-7…
By Mae Chan Intestinal bacteria are the focus of intense research by scientists worldwide. They play a significant role in causing and preventing hundreds of diseases. According to a new systematic review and meta-analysis, probiotics have several advantageous effects on mental health by lessening the…
By Dylan Charles A shaman and spiritual healer once explained to me that in his culture, an indigenous rainforest tribe of Equatorial Western Africa, depression is something incomprehensible. It’s simply not something they can relate to; in fact, he told me, the first time Westerners…
By Rosanne Lindsay Sometimes it is necessary to say goodbye to those things that no longer serve you, whether they be partners, friends, or theories. Remember that old adage, “the more things change, the more they stay the same?” Well that’s an oxymoron. Don’t be…
It seems effective: You want to experience natural weight loss, so you sign up for boot camps inspired by shows such as The Biggest Loser. The results start coming in, but you soon realize that your fitness regime is taking a toll on your bank…
By Dave Mihalovic The evidence against the use of chemotherapy continues to mount, especially if you’re diabetic. Heart damage caused by chemotherapy is worse in cancer patients with metabolic diseases, according to a study presented EuroEcho-Imaging 2016. The overall contribution of cytotoxic chemotherapy to 5-year…
By Wes Annac, Editor, Culture of Awareness & Openhearted Rebel Psilocybin, the natural hallucinogenic compound found in various species of psilocybin mushrooms, has been found to treat depression, anxiety, and other serious mental illnesses. As we’ll learn, extensive research into its benefits was lost by…
The symptoms associated with low testosterone affect both men and women. It is usually considered to be a sex hormone, and it is definitely associated with our sex drive. However, we are now learning how many problems found in older people are actually related to…
By Mae Chan The composition of our gut microbes may change through the development of many diseases. Parkinson’s disease may be triggered by gut microbes, according to a California Institute of Technology (Caltech) study that points to probiotics as a potential therapy for the disease….
By Wes Annac, Editor, Culture of Awareness & Openhearted Rebel “The people who [are] trying to make this world worse are not taking the day off. Why should I?” – Bob Marley To say life is hard is an understatement. We’re often hit with unexpected…
By Joe Battaglia Air is necessary for life and it aids in healing, but proper breathing can do so much more. Full, free breathing is one of the most powerful keys to enhancing physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered for the…
The United States is in the grips of a growing epidemic involving heroin which shows no signs of abating. In fact, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), about 1.6 percent – or 4.2 million people – in the country who are aged 12…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor Trying to answer the “big questions” of life and grappling with spiritual matters are things everyone typically goes through at some point. An existential crisis deals with questions of our existence – Why am I here? What is my purpose in life? Are we…
By Marco Torres Estrogen treatment after menopause increases the risk of new kidney damage, according to a study by Tulane University School of Medicine researchers published in the American Journal of Physiology–Renal Physiology. Estrogen seems to protect against high blood pressure, one cause of kidney…
By Karen Foster Intestinal bacteria play a key role in causing and preventing many diseases. Consequently, giving personalised gut health advice will be routine medical practice in five years, predicts the researcher behind the new start-up Map My Gut and big gut data projects British…
By Andy Coghlan Don’t go to bed angry. Now there’s evidence for this proverb: it’s harder to suppress bad memories if you sleep on them. The discovery could reveal new ways to treat people who suffer from conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder, and reinforces an…
