Archive - Spirit of Change Magazine

3 Ways to Fight Colds and Flu with Immune-Boosting Juice

Raw fruit and vegetable juices are great immune system fortifiers, especially during an active infection with a cold or flu.

Travel Companies Boycott "Human Safaris" and 13 Other Victories for Tribal People in 2013

Times have never been tougher for indigenous people living in traditional ways. Yet 2013 saw them winning land rights, fighting misrepresentation in the media, and winning solidarity from unexpected allies...

Earth Talk: Greener Ways to "Frack" for Natural Gas?

Dear EarthTalk: I hear there’s a greener form of fracking for natural gas and oil that uses carbon dioxide instead of water to access underground reserves. Is this really better for the environment?...

Will Obamacare Support Alternative Holistic Practices?

It’s going to be very interesting to see what effect the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has on alternative medicine practices...

Obamacare Escalates Drug-Dependent Healthcare

We need access to universal healthcare that includes more than just drugs.

10 Grassroots Activism Victories in 2013

While we surely hear enough of the bad news happening around the world, Code Pink co-founder Medea Benjamin finds plenty of activism success in 2013 to celebrate...

Surviving the Holidays Gluten Free

As families gather around the dining room table, the intestinal discomfort one may feel might not be triggered by a second (or third) helping, but rather, by an undiagnosed food allergy...

The Soul of All Living Creatures: What Animals Can Teach Us About Being Human

Understanding how animal companions express themselves and perceive the world is an opportunity to reflect on our own daily perceptions...

Secrets of Aboriginal Healing: A Physicist's Journey with a Remote Australian Tribe

Quantum physics and cellular biology are just discovering what the Aboriginal healing system has tapped into for thousands of years; consciousness exists at a cellular level...

Musings: Take the Plunge Into Commonsense Good Health

Many people mistakenly believe their bodies are frail and prone to disease. On the contrary, our bodies are infinitely wise in the ways to keep us healthy and adapt even the most unhealthy physical specimen into a living, breathing vehicle...

Restorative Yoga: Antidote to Stress

The antidote to stress is relaxation. To relax is to rest deeply. This rest is different from sleep...

Increase Student Enrollment in Your Healing Classes

Certification boards now approve a wide variety of holistic classes including yoga, shiatsu and energy medicine making it easier than ever to take that next step and expand your teaching career...

Enter the Peaceable Kingdom

Tormented by the of plight of distressed animals everywhere, animal communicator Debra White opened Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary in 1997 in Norton, Massachusetts, to give sanctuary to abused and abandoned animals...

They Came For Our Children

Canada’s attempt to stamp out Aboriginal cultures failed, but the legacy of that long-standing effort remains...

A Frank Discussion About Reiki

An important part of being a Reiki practitioner in the West is, still to this day, education and correction of misinformation concerning some common myths...

Do-It-Yourself Sound Healing Session

Create your own sound healing session with intention, calming music, and quiet space to reduce stress, restore balance, and reconnect with inner peace.

Is Your Other Immune System Working?

We live in a strange world where millions, if not billions, are spent on maintaining the health of our bodies, while, by comparison, little is spent on the wellness of our being...

The Best Way To Say “No”

Saying no is a single strategy that can have endless benefits to your stress levels and well being...

7 Tips for Sustainable Holiday Celebrations

During the holiday season, Americans throw away an additional 5 million tons of trash-- 25% more than usual, between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve...

Has IBS Caused You To Know Where All The Bathrooms Are On Your Route?

Has IBS caused you to know where all the bathrooms are on your route? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects 1 in 5 adults in the United States, making it one of the most common ailments.