The Indigenous Rituals That Heal Us
How the Medicine Wheel can guide us to transform communities that have suffered from racial injustice...
8 Reasons Apple Cider Vinegar Is One Of The Most Powerful Health Tonics In Your Kitchen
The question is not what Apple Cider Vinegar can do, but what can't it do. As a folk remedy, it has been credited with curing everything from the flu to warts or sunburn to dandruff...
This Indian Village Plants Over 100 Trees Every Time A Girl Is Born!
In a land where men are more valued than women, this unique village celebrates its daughters while creating a greener, healthier world.
Exposure To Pollution Likely Driving An Increase In Dementia
From background radiation to chemicals in the food chain, environmental changes are contributing to a rapid global rise in neurological disease.
How Much Acetaminophen A Day Is Safe? Canada May Decide It’s Less
Canada and the United States are among the few industrialized nations in the world to allow unlimited access to acetaminophen.
Learning The Telltale Signs Of Drowning Could Help You Save A Life
Movies and TV shows have always portrayed a drowning victim as somebody who will splash, yell, and wave for help. However, people who swallow water and enter the phases of drowning are unable physiologically speak...
Health Habits. I Learned Them From My Dad
As a mother of 5-year old triplets I’m starting to see exactly how children learn healthy habits. It doesn’t always come from talking at them or trying to explain by reading child friendly stories...
Smashing All Previous Records, 2015 On Track To Be Hottest Year Yet
The planet Earth, with mankind's help, is leap-frogging into sweltering new territory.
Urban Farming Is Booming In The US, But What Does It Really Yield?
Young farmers are, in increasing numbers, planting market gardens in cities, and “local” produce now fills grocery shelves across the US, from Walmart to Whole Foods, and is promoted in more than 150 nations around the world.
How Did Palm Oil Become Such A Problem—And What Can We Do About It?
Palm oil — which appears in a dizzying amount of food and cosmetic products, and is a feedstock for biofuel — poses many environmental problems.
Obama Creates Three New National Monuments Protecting Another 1M Acres of Public Lands
Obama has protected more than 260 million acres of public lands and waters; more than any other president.
Do Animals Feel Pain Like We Do?
We know that animals certainly feel physical pain, but what is less clear is whether this emotional suffering that we feel can be said to be true of animals. And if it is, how we go about measuring it.
Breast Cancer Study of 90,000 Women Sends Shockwaves Through The Medical Community
Several studies over the past few years have concluded that mammograms do not save lives, and may actually harm more women than they help, courtesy of false positives, overtreatment, and radiation-induced cancers.
I’m My Daughter’s Best Friend. How Do I Help Her Become Her Own Person?
Our isolated life on the farm keeps my family close, but it can also stand in the way of my daughter becoming her own person.
Cecil The Lion Was A Victim Of Deep-rooted And Persistent Arrogance Towards Wildlife
The killing of Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe has brought fresh attention to an entrenched, ongoing crisis in wildlife conservation.
You Should Really Be Nicer To Your Colleagues – Rude Behavior Is Contagious
It’s pretty clear that high-intensity negative behaviors like abuse, aggression and violence are harmful. But what’s the harm in just being rude and uncivil?
16 Ways to Make Your Neighborhood Safer, Greener and Fun
From Italy to Luckenbach, Texas, practical ideas for improving your hometown...
The Biggest Source of Plastic Trash You've Never Heard of
Whether it’s a small organic farm or a large conventional operation, plastic is a huge part of modern agriculture.
Swapping Screen Time for Getting Dirty: Why Kids Need to Spend More Time Outside
In his new book “How to Raise a Wild Child,” Dr. Scott D. Sampson argues that the current disconnect between kids and the natural world is a threat to their physical, mental, and emotional health.
Why You Should Celebrate Medicare’s 50th Birthday on July 30, 2015
Medicare continues to be blamed for America’s present and future budget problems. That’s baloney.
The Value of Protest
As a strong supporter of Bernie Sanders, my first reaction to hearing about Saturday’s Black Lives Matter protest at Netroots Nation was disappointment. This looks bad, I thought...
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December 24, 2025
The skies are busy today. A post midnight square between Venus and Neptune touches hearts and stimulates imaginations. Spiritual awareness may also be sparked. Dreams can be notable. As noon nears Venus enters gritty...
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