Archive - Spirit of Change Magazine

Dr. Sanjay Gupta Embraces Medical Marijuana

He admits to getting it wrong and is apologizing for being “too dismissive of the loud chorus of legitimate patients whose symptoms improved on cannabis.”

India Bans Dolphin Captivity

It is “morally unacceptable to keep them captive for entertainment purposes,” says the Indian Ministry of Environment and Forests...

Veganpalooza

Veganpalooza, hosted by Dr. Will Tuttle and Steve Prussack, is a free tele-summit featuring world-class leaders in the vegan movement...

The High Cost of Low Wage Jobs

McDonald’s idea to help workers create a household budget seems to have backfired...

The Mysterious Hum Heard Around the World

There's some speculation that the Hum could be the result of low-frequency electromagnetic radiation, audible only to some people...

Collecting Stories of Bird Encounters after the Death of a Loved One

As the winged freedom of our avian friends tug at our earth-bound selves and give us a glimpse of the ultimate liberation of the soul...

Threats to Real Organic Egg Production

Recent actions on the part of the FDA and USDA discourage outdoor access for egg laying hens, including those on organic farms...

Before Drugs and Surgery, Consider Giving Laser Therapy a Try for Pain

Laser therapy is particularly effective for repetitive motion injury, such as carpal tunnel as well as chronic issues such as arthritis...

Mercury In Your Mouth Is Dangerous!

An estimated 40-50 percent of dentists in the US no longer use amalgam (mercury) fillings because mercury is a known toxin to our bodies and the environment...

The Real Magic Kingdom

The magic was in our hearts—and in the connections we felt among us, individually and collectively...

What Would Happen If They Held A War and No One Came?

Defense contractor Brandon Toy resigns in protest of arming US-led wars...

Got Privacy?

Dutch artist duo Front404 decorated surveillance cameras in the city of Utrecht with shiny party hats to celebrate George Orwell's 110th birthday...

Do This One Very Simple Thing To Combat Seated Stress

The best way to counteract the negative effects of sitting for long periods is not fitness routines or walking, but simply to stand up frequently during sitting sessions.

Support Grows for Smart Meter Opt-Out Legislation

The legal right to refuse a smart meter is “fundamentally an issue of the principle of choice,” testified Rep. Tom Conroy (D) Wayland at the Telecommunications Committee hearing...

Drug-free Cancer Treatment: Ketogenic Diet

A ketogenic diet has been used as a first line of treatment in managing epilepsy in children since the early 90's...

Snowden's Guardian Transcript A Chilling Read

Snowden's articulate rendering of the facts, including the truth about covert government intelligence operations against the American people carried out with corporate complicity, makes for a chilling transcript read...

Barbecues Vs. Drones

A short story about drones over Pakistan excerpted from an interview with pastor Jim Wallis by Sarah van Gelder, co-founder of Yes! Magazine...

Don't Remove Your Breasts Until Reading the NCI Disclaimer

The celebrity-style announcement of Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy to "prevent" breast cancer has injected a new level of fear and disinformation about breast cancer into public discussion.

Letter from Rosemary Gladstar: United Plant Savers 20th Anniversary

These are exciting times for herbalists! We are witnessing the art of herbalism rapidly regaining its rightful place in the American tradition of health and healing...

Harvard Announces Closure of Primate Research Center

A number of proposed bills are attempting to restrict the use of conscientious or philosophical, religious and medical exemptions to mandatory vaccination laws...