By Vandita Fear doesn’t shut you down; it wakes you up ― Veronica Roth Fear is an emotion, an unpleasant or anxious feeling caused by the presence or imminence of danger or pain. Fear of heights, water, rats, snakes, injections, rejections, flying, dying, sickness, loneliness, a…
By Amanda Froelich Sodium fluoride is classified as a neurotoxin – in the same category as arsenic, lead, and mercury, but it’s still prevalent in the United States’ water supply. Here are six ways to detox the substance from your body. For years, health experts…
By Yvonne Holterman Everyone wonders what their dreams mean, and there are many complicated systems one can use to learn about them. Since any attempt at looking inward is rewarding, all of these systems probably help some. “The biggest myth about dreams is that they are frivolous…
By Alex Pietrowski Is depression simply a disease as many psychiatrists and doctors would have us believe, or is there tremendous potential for personal growth and spiritual awakening locked up in the struggle against this common ‘disorder?’ For those who are battling, or who have…
By Yvonne Holterman Discover the Secret Every Loving Couple Knows You can all have the deep, passionate, rewarding love you long for. All you need to do is what every woman and man in a successful relationship has done. When two people decide their relationship…
The cardiovascular system is a very important part inside of your body because it’s made up of arteries, veins, and your heart. Maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system is crucial for preventing heart disease, which can increase your risk of arrhythmia, heart attack, heart valve problems,…
Nursing home abuse is a type of abuse that affects hundreds of residents in these specialized facilities. Unfortunately, many of them experience this abuse on a daily basis. The most frequent type of abuse in nursing home residents is negligence. Latest statistics show that there…
Op-ed by Lanaria Amberkira REWRITE HISTORY An evolved future for mankind would be possible if wise men would rewrite said history, based upon newfound truths, so that mankind can finally truly evolve. Otherwise history keeps repeating itself, because man did not or will not learn…
If you grind your teeth, you’re probably no stranger to stress and anxiety. According to a bruxism specialist studying the connection between jaw clenching and stress, stress sets the stage for more tooth contact, and more tooth contact causes more pain. Wearing a mouth guard…
By Gaye Levy The first time I learned about elderberries is when a homesteader I know told me she supplemented her income from making and selling her homemade syrups and tinctures. At the time, I knew nothing about elderberries even though they are quite common…
Lung cancer is one of the deadliest cancers on Earth, and is responsible for 20% of all cancer deaths worldwide. Mesothelioma is a very rare form of lung cancer that affects approximately 3,000 people per year in the US, but the prognosis is typically quite…
By Michaela Whitton Few would deny the profound changes social networking has made to society and interpersonal relationships — for better or worse. By now, most people with a Facebook account know how overwhelming the platform can be, and even sarcastic memes have insinuated that…
By Vandita Signs of stress in body language? No. Avoiding eye contact? No. Touching the nose? No. These are myths of deception. You can never catch a deceit with his/her physical discomfort. There are behaviors that are indicative of psychological discomfort, anxiety, and distress that…
By Christina Sarich In a lost kingdom high in the Himalayan mountains, at one of the extreme northern points of India, bordering Kashmir, China and Afghanistan live a people with incredible secrets for longevity – the Hunzas. Pronounced hoon-zas, they are not a society of…
By Chris “Kikila” Perrin (UR) It’s no secret: trees are an integral part of how we live on this planet. From their well-known and vital role in the oxygen cycle, and their importance to their ecosystems — they are also central to the human food system. But trees…
By Alex Vandenberg “A life so concluded, that God is not robbed of the soul, which yet can with dignity win the world’s favor: that is a worthy work.”- Wolfram von Eschenbach When wandering into the wilderness guided by the light of the heart, one embarks…
By Gaye Levy Something not frequently addressed by the survival and prepping community is the importance of good health and medical self-care. What I am referring to is individual responsibility for our own physical and mental wellness. Why is this important? If there were to…
By Derrick Broze A new study has confirmed the benefits of mindfulness-based therapy for treating people with recurring depression. According to a new analysis, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy may be more helpful than other treatments for people with recurring depression. MBCT combines traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy…
Friends ‘better than morphine’ – Larger social networks release more pain-killing endorphin, University of Oxford reports People with more friends have higher pain tolerance, Oxford University researchers have found. Katerina Johnson, a doctoral student in the University’s Department of Experimental Psychology, was studying whether differences in…
By Brianna Blaschke Researchers have discovered a common denominator of low B 12 levels in brains of those afflicted with schizophrenia and autism. Scientists have discovered a common denominator among those who suffer from schizophrenia and autism: low levels of vitamin B 12. Through the…
