I am a vegan which is partly because I think it’s the most healthy way to eat, and partly out of respect for animals and a dedication to reducing their suffering. But I admit that I’ve never thought about leather goods. Well, author Kathy Freston has changed my attitude and I have strong questions for […]

A decade or two ago, no one outside of those ‘weird New Agers’ had even heard of essential aromatherapy and its many benefits. But today, you can even find aromatherapy products in ‘establishment’ stores and offices. But make no mistake – reaping the benefits requires high quality aromatherapy oils, not the cheap kinds of junk […]

Brainwave entrainment or brainwave synchronization is incredibly popular these days, and rightly so. It seems that when we do anything at all, our brains are “tuned” to a certain frequency, a certain kind of behavior, a certain resonance. For instance, let’s look at two situations: 1. You’re standing in front of an audience, about to […]

Yes, the headline above is sort of tongue-in-cheek, but it’s just possible that smoking pot might be a boon to memory training! Researchers at Ohio State University, lead by Yannick Marchalant, gave older rats injections of a  marijuana-like drug, known as WIN-55212-2. The use of this drug resulted in a reduction of inflammation and the growth […]

Naturally, we all want to look as good as we can, for as long as we can. So almost everyone over the age of eight is interested in anti aging skin care products. But honestly, that term bothers me considerably. Why must we be “anti” much of anything? Many years ago Mother Teresa was asked […]

It’s no exaggeration to say that there are DEADLY flu shot side effects and flu shot reactions that are especially dangerous for children, and yet … ==> New Jersey is the first state in the nation to requite mandatory flu shots for preschoolers, but Ontario province in Canada has a similar requirement and other states […]

Earlier this month, a study announced that coffee consumption on a regular basis might actually reduce the chances of heart disease. As a card-carrying Starbucks fanatic, crazed for its superior coffee, nutrition facts for coffee are always of keen interest. Anything to justify my daily latte, don’cha know. A 2002 study by Harvard nurses claimed […]

In today’s culture we are so obsessed with food and weight that we sometimes forget that food is an almost sacramental experience, and one that should nourish body, mind and spirit. Looking at some of today’s popular diets it’s obvious that we have forgotten the sensual joy that should come from food and one of […]

We’re all interested in organic beauty if it isn’t too much trouble or doesn’t cost too much. And when it comes to beauty, nothing is more important than your face so organic skincare absolutely must be a priority. Why? Because your face is a ‘two way’ street and not a barrier at all. Everything you […]

If you are someone who gets sick of your hair color — and who doesn’t, from time to time? — there is great news … there are several home remedies to lighten hair naturally. This is especially true if your hair is a dirty blonde or a lighter brown. Whether you want hair highlights or […]