In a world that loves to complicate things, sell us things and promote technological advances as superior to the intelligence of nature, one of the best ways to navigate our way through when it comes to health is to get simple.
The felling of the Sycamore Gap tree brought forth an outpouring of emotion last year, with local people and tourists alike left bereft by pictures showing it on its side. But the latest stage of the saga has brought some “astonishing” green shoots of recovery.
Placebos have been studied more than any treatment in the history of medicine, yet they remain mysterious. Here are six facts about this strange effect that still fascinate me.
I feel such gratitude for the teachers in my life, past and present, wherever I may encounter them. For not all teachers are in classrooms or education venues. In daily life, I learn from friends, as well as strangers, who speak and live their truth in the world.
Did you know many of today’s most popular, trendy diets were developed as medical treatments for specific health conditions? Although they have now become a part of mainstream culture and cuisine, these diets were originally designed by physicians to help people heal.
All the traumas we experience in life leave their wounds. If humankind hadn’t had ways of healing from those emotional and psychological blows, over time society would have become progressively less functional. Instead, history shows us that people usually recover even from the most severe psychological wounds.
With its nine brains, the octopus has long been considered the most intelligent creature in the ocean, inspiring bipartisan legislation banning octopus farming, co-authored by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island and Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, to be introduced in Congress.
Stevia is a natural sweetener option that can be used on occasion and isn't associated with the numerous risks linked to artificial sweeteners. While there’s talk that it may affect fertility, research shows this is a myth — and stevia may even have protective effects.
Menstruation is a taboo in so many societies. But it doesn’t have to be. With the right education—at home, at school, and in the halls of government—menstruation can be seen as the natural part of life it is.
Decades ago, Kris Hansen showed 3M that its PFAS chemicals were in people’s bodies. Her bosses halted her work.
There are many similarities between early debates over the existence of microbes and current debates over the existence of global warming.
Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo fulfills her pledge and swims in Seine as cleanup operation makes water quality safe enough to host the Olympics just in time for opening ceremonies this Friday, July 26.
Hair extends from the skin like an antenna that can receive and transmit chi. Longer and healthier hair allows for a better transmission of chi, while short, dry, brittle hair may not transmit as well. Breathing chi into the hair activates the hair follicles and helps bring more life force into the body.
I have never felt the impact of a home project more than I did committing to getting LEED-certified. It is a literal and metaphorical breath of fresh air in my lungs and for my peace of mind. I know the changes made benefit everyone walking in my front door and the planet at large.
Many of us believe that Earth needs healing, and is being changed beyond redemption. But what do we do with these thoughts? Let them coalesce into procrastination, disconnect, separation and negativity? What if we chose again? What if we start to say, "Today I am going to bloom."
Most students pursuing medical degrees at Johns Hopkins University will receive free tuition, thanks to a $1 billion gift from businessman Michael Bloomberg's philanthropic organization. “As the U.S. struggles to recover from a disturbing decline in life expectancy, our country faces a serious shortage of doctors, nurses, and public health professionals," Bloomberg said.
Many of us have fond memories of our own childhood summers: building forts in the woods, playing pick-up games of Wiffle ball, and biking around the neighborhood until it got dark. But for many kids today, this isn’t what summer looks like. Summer is an indoor, solitary time, filled with online tutoring, virtual camps, tablet time, and, of course, video games.
Despite the knowledge that it’s completely impossible for us to avoid our bad karma, the Buddha did teach us a way that will minimize harm. That seems like enough to begin, doesn’t it?
The American Climate Corps marks a significant step in the U.S.’s approach to climate change, and offers an exciting opportunity for young Americans to get involved in the fight against climate change while gaining valuable skills and contributing to their communities.
Medievalists are now working alongside microbiologists, chemists, pharmacists and others to determine whether "ancientbiotics" — natural formulas used to treat ills during the so-called "Dark Ages" of medicine — may still hold promise of cure today.
These heat wave tips can help keep you and your vulnerable family members safe as unusually hot weather continues for the 2024 season.
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