Many people drink red wine ‘for the antioxidants’, beer to ‘unwind’, and hard alcohol ‘to relax’. Cracking open a bottle of wine, champagne, or scotch often…
According to the American Psychiatry Association, American adults are experiencing more anxiety than ever before. In a new study by the American Psychiatric Organization, 39% of…
We’re living in a world where almost everyone you speak to is busy with an important project, task, or long to-do list. But many are having…
My sister died on June 10th, when she was 11, and I was 9. About her death, someone who was once close to me said: “Sometimes…
Featured art by Cameron Gray I have been fortunate to have studied with teachers who left North America in the 60’s and 70’s to travel to…
What do alcoholism, heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, depression and anxiety, and some forms of cancer have in common? They can all be linked to…
If you can’t get going in the morning (or afternoon) without your latte, if you’re hooked on pre-workout to take you through your reps at the…
I have always loved to dance. I took tap and ballet as a tiny girl, my sisters and I danced to our parent’s record collection in…
Culture• Music
Powerful List of Inspiring DJ’s Who Are Making Amazing Music + Impacting Their Communities
“To be honest, the hardest thing about being a dj that’s female is the gimmick aspect of it! Can’t we just be DJs? And leave gender…
These days, juice bars are everywhere, as are people who are on a ‘juice cleanse’. Drinking juice made from greens and fruit, these devotees believe they…
In an ideal world, the only people taking prescription stimulants would be those who have been diagnosed with ADHD. But as Netflix’s documentary ‘Take Your Pills’…
According to Planned Parenthood, 1 in 3 women experience difficulty in achieving orgasm. In fact, almost 10% of women have never had an orgasm. Maybe that…
If you’ve never heard of the Kigelia Africana tree, get ready to be amazed. This ancient – and potent – tree offers so many health benefits,…
Every once in a while, an ‘expert’ steps forward and claims that supplements do nothing for us but make ‘expensive urine’. In their opinion, spending any…
Perhaps you or someone you love has experienced a period of depression. According to the World Health Organization: more than 300 million people are now living…
Green tea has always had a reputation of being ‘good for you’. But studies over the last two decades offer some firm scientific proof that consuming…
Modern World
The Church of the Almighty Smart Phone is Making Us Really, Really Sad (And Maybe Even Kind of Stupid)
Featured art by Pawel Kuczynski Last Sunday, my boyfriend and I were out for coffee, brunch, and some sort of fun thing. As we walked into…
Kava is a medicinal plant that grows throughout the Western Pacific region. The root of the Kava plant, or Piper methysticum (which translates to ‘intoxicating pepper’)…
I started practicing mindfulness meditation about three years ago. When you’re mindful, you observe your thoughts and feelings, without judging them as good or bad. To…
Recently, a friend of mine was the recipient of a Facebook attack. One of his ‘friends’ commented that he should not post about Donald Trump on…
Throughout the 70’s and 80’s, diet gurus preached the virtues of the fat-free diet. Because oils are so calorie dense, it was argued that if you…
It’s rare to find anyone who doesn’t love chocolate, which is made from roasted cocoa beans. People all over the world are consuming more chocolate than…
Yes, mantra and kirtan, are powerful forms of spiritual music, but ancient musical prayers aren’t the only source of auditory inspiration. Here is a list of…
There are so many vitamins, minerals, and protein powders on the market that can help us feel our best and experience peak health. And the competition…
For years I’d resisted going to Burning Man. Many of my friends had gone. Some went once or twice and enjoyed it. Others were devoted disciples…
This article is for men and those who love them. Have you – or your man – experienced the following symptoms? Low sex drive? Lack of…