You hear a lot about ‘natural healing’ these days, but did you know that a sizable body of scientific literature actually supports the idea that natural medicine is safer and more effective than conventional, drug-based medicine? One of the greatest if not the greatest triumph of biomedical science today is its role in validating ancient…
Giving up alcohol is easy to do once you realize it does nothing for you, except deteriorate your health and happiness. Giving up alcohol is a great way to increase your wellbeing and quality of life. Make No Mistake…Alcohol Is Systematically Addicting “Every form of addiction is bad, no matter whether the narcotic be alcohol…
Laying gemstones on the body for healing purposes has been practiced across numerous cultures for thousands of years. But why? What could a seemingly inert stone possibly do that could benefit the body? The answer lies in a scientific phenomenon called the piezoelectric effect. To avoid getting into too much technical jargon, you can best understand…
DavidWolfe.com shares: You’ve probably seen the popular milk commercials your whole life. The ones that tell you how important calcium is to build strong bones. You may have also heard it from your parents, your grandparents, your coaches or your teachers. Well, milk isn’t the only source of calcium out there and there are much…
When you feel a sore throat or a cold coming on, your first reaction might be a trip to the drugstore for some over-the-counter meds. A sore throat can be cause by a viral infection or a bacterial infection. Both are uncomfortable, painful and contagious. The next time a sore throat arises, consider trying a…
Spice up your next kale salad with a little hot chile for added flavor (and fat burn!) All hot peppers contain capsaicin– a compound that may promote weight loss-especially hard to lose belly fat – by increasing energy expenditure after consumption. You can replace the chickpea croutons with regular chickpeas if you’re in a rush,…
If your diet consists of processed foods, there’s a good chance you’re filling your body with artificial preservatives. These substances have been shown to wreak havoc on our bodies. According to research published in Nature, artificial preservatives used in processed foods may increase your risk of inflammatory bowel diseases and metabolic disorders. In the study,…
Healthify your pasta night by swapping in an alternative bean-based pasta and piling on the veggies. Bean-Based Pasta Many brands now offer bean and lentil based pastas, made primarily with ingredients like chickpeas, black beans, or red lentils. These bean based pasta are naturally gluten-free, and typically have much more protein and fiber compared to…
Inge Kuijper of Conscious Life News writes: A look at the recent conference Plant Consciousness: Revolutionizing Our Relationship with Plants. When I decided to join the Plant Consciousness event in London, I was still enjoying the traveling life in Peru. As I had slowed down to become more sensitive to the subtle life of nature,…
TheMindUnleashed.com shares: What could be better than purchasing an organic turmeric supplement or buying an occasional turmeric root, whole, from your local health food store? Growing it yourself, of course! Curcumin is the most active constituent of turmeric (3-4%curcumin, depends on the species, growth stage and cultivation area of the spice) and it has been…