Even a single trauma in early childhood can be triggered over and over again throughout a person’s whole life, seriously undermining one’s immunity response. Consider taking care of your immune system proactively as part of your daily wellness regimen.
THIS WEEKEND! The expo features 225 exhibits, 60 free workshops, guided meditations and healthy food vendors. This is a once-a-year opportunity to meet and shop the best natural & holistic products, practitioners and centers.
This nurturing and nourishing retreat is designed to help women slow down, reconnect with themselves, and embrace the beauty of self-care.
Ready to rest and relax a little? Spend 15 minutes exploring this magical and remote area of the Great Bear Rainforest, home to the genetically distinct coastal wolves with Rick Andrews’ “Wildlife: Told One Story At A Time.” You’ll be glad you did!
As we pass the cross quarter between the fall equinox and the winter solstice, observe the time change, and behold Monday’s new moon in Scorpio, we officially enter into the dark half of the year. This is the reflective pause of the year, the first stage of which is the process of attuning.
The election that transcended tribalism is a quieter, parallel headline about voters choosing to abandon tribal allegiance, with a meaningful number of voters willing to cast ballots across party lines when a candidate, issue or circumstance spoke to them.
Listening well begins with a modest purpose: understanding what the person wishes to share. It does not require an explanation for every sensation, a verdict on the session, or a story about what supposedly happened beyond the person’s awareness.
Before you decide to reach for the same piece of music try asking, “How will this song make me feel after I listen to it? Then ask the all-important question, “How do I want to feel?” Let that be your guide to choosing a more empowering song for yourself and see how well it works!
If we want AI to respect human life, we should examine how we treat the lives already under our control. We cannot demand compassion from a more powerful intelligence while refusing to show compassion to those over whom we already have power.
The Sound of Silence. Amazing animal love to make your day a little brighter and put a smile on your face.
Gratitude grows when we slow down long enough to notice our bodies still do for us. Chair yoga helps shift our focus from limitation to appreciation. This month, practice saying thank you — to our breath, our bodies, and ourselves.
House cats are the largest human threat to birds, killing roughly 2.4 billion birds a year in the U.S. alone. Cat owners can do their part by keeping their feline companions indoors, within enclosed outdoor patio areas, or on a leash.
President Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva's victory in Brazil is good news for the Amazon. Environmentalists exhaled with relief as a victory for his challenger, Flávio Bolsonaro, would have been devastating for the environment.
People who might be sensitive to endocrine effects of bisphenols — pregnant people, infants, children and those with certain endocrine diseases — might want to avoid contact with thermal paper receipts.
America undivided. 10/28/01: Ray Charles performs “America the Beautiful” prior to Game 2 of the World Series in Yankee Stadium. Be sure to watch through to the end!
A very simple tip for keeping your eyes healthy at no cost to you is to blink properly. Do this a few times every hour. Blink slowly with your top and bottom lid coming together five to ten times in a row.
Lucidity also comes in degrees: it can be a suspicion that lasts three seconds or a clear awareness that holds for several minutes. And, it is far more common than people tend to assume. Plenty of people have experienced it without giving it much thought.
You can't control everything that happens to you. But you have far more influence than you've been told over how your body responds. Your internal pharmacy is open around the clock, and you can start writing better prescriptions today.
Claudia Sheinbaum, president of Mexico, just put qigong on the world stage. With a casual comment about practicing qigong for good health personally, she suggested formally introducing it in Mexico, signaling a massive sea change for qigong and tai chi globally.
The Weekly View this week is The Great Bell Chant (End of Suffering). Read by Thich Nhat Hanh, chanted by brother Phap Niem.
The invisible string life philosophy does not promise an easy life. But it does promise that nothing is wasted. Even the hard parts are part of the design. Even the heartbreak, the rejection, the failure, and all of it can be woven into something meaningful. You may not see the full pattern yet. That’s okay.
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