While coconut oil has dragged itself out of the muck of vast misrepresentation over the past few years, it still rarely gets the appreciation it truly deserves. Not just a “good” saturated fat, coconut oil is an exceptional healing agent as well, with loads of useful health applications. Some examples of “good” saturated fat include…
We all know about the dangerous side effects of over-the-counter and prescription painkillers. But when your head is pounding, it’s hard not to reach for the bottle of pills in your cabinet. We all experience pain every once in a while, whether it’s from a migraine, sore muscles or swollen joints. But instead of stocking…
There are seven chakras within the body, running from the base of the spine to the crown of the head. Chakra is the sanskrit word for “wheel” or “circle,” because when they are balanced they spin and allow energy to flow. Chakras can become overactive, under-active, or even blocked, which can affect us both physically…
Several studies have been conducted in recent years to determine whether or not there is a link between the human brain and gut bacteria. While most of these studies have been conducted on animals, growing research is showing that there is in fact a brain-gut connection. Research out of Oxford University is offering a look…
Have you heard that dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants, and in small doses, it can be beneficial to your health? If you’re a chocolate lover, this is probably music to your ears! Dark chocolate contains iron, magnesium, copper and manganese. Studies have shown that it can even help lower blood pressure and prevent oxidative damage.…
DavidWolfe.com shares: Being a teacher often in involves some creativity. Whether it’s making a lesson easier to understand or keeping the class interested, teachers often find unique ways to help their students succeed. Speech language pathologist Amy Maplethorpe is no exception. Amy teaches at Raymond Ellis Elementary School in Round Lake, Illinois. With a little…
TheMindUnleashed.com shares: The U.S. Department of Agriculture just released its biannual report on farm incomes, and it looks bleak. Farmers are drowning in debt, and it’s being blamed on a poor dollar and dropping grain prices, but let’s look at some additional factors which may be bankrupting the farmers of the U.S., and some easy…
Maria Marlowe from DavidWolfe.com writes: This almond milk takes less than 3 minutes to make and tastes so good that you may never want to buy packaged almond milk again! Almond and other dairy-free milks have become very popular recently, but many of them are full of additives, sugar, and other filler ingredients that you…
DavidWolfe.com shares: A little stress here and there can be a good thing. It can help motivate you to work harder and perform your best under pressure. The stress response is the body’s way of protecting you. But chronic stress can lead to some serious health issues, both mental and physical. It can suppress your immune…
ExpandedConsciousness.com shares: Do you bite your nails all the time? Maybe once in awhile? While I only tend to bite my nails when they get longer than I want them to be, others are constantly gnawing their nails down the nub, sometimes to the point of bleeding and pain. It used to be thought that…