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My High School Government Class Taught Me Why I Shouldn’t Vote for President

My High School Government Class Taught Me Why I Shouldn’t Vote for President

My high school government class taught me why I shouldn’t vote for President. Learning how the Electoral College works and understanding its original purpose was mind blowing to me even as a high school senior who had never voted. You… 0 Shares | | Posted in Free Speech, Liberty
A dark chocolate to die for

A dark chocolate to die for

My quest to find the best of the best dark chocolate started long, long ago. Being vegan and adverse to GMOs, I was hard pressed to find something I could eat and relish. I thought my quest had been answered… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
The gut-brain axis, the microbiome, and chronic disease development

The gut-brain axis, the microbiome, and chronic disease development

What I’d like to focus on with this article is a major network of disease causation and progression involving the gut-brain axis, the gastrointestinal microbiome, and inflammatory cascades. The enteric (meaning of the gut) nervous system’s connection to the central… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Holistic Medicine, Nutritional Medicine
Good News for Smokers And Former Smokers: A Juice From 3 Herbs Will Clean Your Lungs

Good News for Smokers And Former Smokers: A Juice From 3 Herbs Will Clean Your Lungs

Lung cleansing is as important as colon cleansing and liver cleansing, while for a smoker or ex-smoker, your lungs may be full of toxins and harmful chemicals from cigarettes. Lots of researches have found that those who quit smoking have… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Health, Herbal Medicine, Home, Lifestyle, Medicine, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care, Recipes
Training For Functional Lean Mass: Triathlete

Training For Functional Lean Mass: Triathlete

Strong muscles are important for anyone trying to stay healthy. But for triathletes, increasing lean muscle mass is vital and will make a difference in their endurance, speed, and fatigue during intense races. Just like the three segment race, there… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Health, Lifestyle, Personal Care
Fleshy and Tasty – 7 Health Benefits of Tuna

Fleshy and Tasty – 7 Health Benefits of Tuna

Tuna is a great source of protein. High in Omega 3 fatty acids and low in saturated fats, it can be a great substitute for other less healthy meat options. There are also lots of vitamins found in the flesh… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, News, Nutrition
Eco Homewares : How to Make Aromatherapy Candles

Eco Homewares : How to Make Aromatherapy Candles

Candles are some of the most mood-enhancing home & giftware available. Combine them with aromatherapy and you have eco homewares that inspire tranquility and relaxation. Aromatherapy and candle making can be quite easy with a little guidance. Find out how… 0 Shares | | Posted in Environment, Health, Herbal Medicine, Home, Lifestyle, Medicine, News, Personal Care
How to Stop Hair Breakage Naturally

How to Stop Hair Breakage Naturally

You brush your hair each morning only to hear a rustle, pop or snap sound. Now, this isn’t good as it could mean that your hair is so weak that it’s developed split ends. Though a loss of 100 follicles… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
The arm wrestling monk: A basic introduction to Qi for the acupuncture patient

The arm wrestling monk: A basic introduction to Qi for the acupuncture patient

One summer I lived with a Tibetan Lama who beat me at arm wrestling.  While I was living with my friend Ben, training for the upcoming college soccer season, Lama Lobsong was on a teaching trip and also being hosted… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
Insomnia: How to make it a thing of the past

Insomnia: How to make it a thing of the past

Right now, 25 percent of all Americans are regularly taking sleeping pills, with $18 million being spent on prescription drugs and an additional over $600 million spent on over-the-counter pills. Not only do these figures emphasize the seriousness of the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health