These foods help you get a good night’s sleep
Good sleep is vital for health. But in overstressed hyper societies, more and more people are struggling with their sleep. Here’s an overview of bedtime foods that work wonders for your Read More...
Republicans and Democrats agree: The U.S. needs more organic farmers
As an organic farmer in northeast Iowa, Wendy Johnson often feels like she and her family are living on an island. The small acreage she rents from her family’s farm to grow corn, soybeans, and small grains and raise chickens, hogs, and sheep is surrounded by large swaths of conventional corn and Read More...
'Largest' microbiome study weighs in on our gut health
The first results of the largest study to have ever investigated the human microbiome are in. They have important implications for our dietary practices, resistance to antibiotics, and our mental Read More...
Study: A diet full of organic food drastically reduces your risk of cancer
Eating organic food is the simplest way to dramatically cut your risk of cancer. That’s the main finding from a new study that looked at the diets of nearly 70,000 French adults. Of those adults, the ones who ate the most organic food were 25 percent less likely to develop cancer. Specifically, Read More...
4 tips for staying in love
We know that two people can’t exist in a constant state of closeness—human beings need to take a step back and recharge in solitude as much as we need to be close with one another. That’s why problems arise in relationships when one partner becomes too attached to the other. If this situation Read More...
The art of friendship starts with the humble acquaintance
Friendship substantially contributes to our health, wellness and of course - optimism. Research has clearly shown the negative impacts of loneliness. In a world that is full of “much too much” to do, and the fleeting facebook “friend” experience, creating impactful connections is truly Read More...
How to save yourself from burning out
One of the big problems with employee burnout is that they don’t come at convenient points in time. Rather, they come precisely when you need to be sharp, like in the middle of a big project or during a “crunch” period. If you feel like you’re heading towards a burnout, here are five ways Read More...
Adults enjoy coloring too, mental health benefits similar to mindfulness
Children are not the only ones who enjoy coloring books. A study finds that adult coloring books provide mental health benefits, such as decreasing symptoms of depression and Read More...
Too hard on yourself? Why a little self-compassion can take you a long way
Did you know that you are innately more likely to be critical of yourself than you are to be compassionate? Yep, it's wired in that beautiful brain of yours to give yourself a hard time. Whether it's not acknowledging your achievements, or taking yourself down for things you wish you did better, Read More...
A meditation exercise for people who simply cannot 'quiet' their minds
For thousands of years, people have used a simple breathing meditation to enhance spirituality and understand our place in the universe. This insight meditation also enhances creativity and clarity of thought while promoting a sense of peace and Read More...