Activism
How to Become More Self-Reliant and Sustainable Locally
It feels good to be on the cutting edge. Sourcing your food or products locally is less expensive and more healthy for you and the planet. Climate instability and supply chain disturbances will be catastrophic for those places that are not connected with abundant farmland, water, and food sources. The Read more…
Health
How to Release Stress Stored in Your Body
Unlocking the ‘Muscle of the Soul’ Do you spend much time sitting in front of a computer, on a plane, or in a car? If so your hips may be locked up, causing you undue stress and fear. The Psoas Muscle is known as the “muscle of the soul”. It Read more…
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How to Boost your Happiness Naturally
Dopamine is a naturally occurring neurotransmitter in our brains associated with pleasure, addiction, and reward
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This is Your Brain on Serotonin
Understanding the Cocktail of Chemicals that Fuel our Consciousness: As we dive into the complex and beautiful neurochemical cocktail that fuels our brains, serotonin is a bit of an enigma. Research shows that serotonin plays an important role in regulating mood, appetite, sleep, and dreaming. It can have both a sedating or stimulating effect and this is somehow related Read more…
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The Self You Never Knew: Human Microbiome
When many become one, what is the self? We are much more than we realize! There are communities of living organisms sharing your body. A basic understanding of the Human Microbiome can change the way we think of ourselves. Let’s delve into the miracle of life that each of us Read more…
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Adjust Your Neurochemistry with MUSIC
Silence is golden but everyone needs a soundtrack to power their lives! There are many mindfulness practices to stimulate inner awareness, increase health, and elevate our mood but there’s is nothing quite like cranking up the tunes and throwing down with friends. If you aren’t quite ready for a full on dance Read more…
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Transcending your Reptilian Brain
It is a healthy aspiration to choose love over fear as a driving force in our lives. Though this is a good practice, it is important to acknowledge the importance of the fear response. We call this our reptilian mind because it is mostly associated with fight/flight or “primitive” behavior, Read more…
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Choosing Love Over Fear During Dark Times
The psychological benefits of choosing love in the face of fear are profound. Especially so during times of darkness and division. This can be applied in our personal lives, but it can ripple outward and transform the community of people around us. Love is both vulnerability and the most powerful Read more…
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Adaptogens, Nature’s Secret for Balancing the Body
Would you like an enhanced immune system, reduced stress, and a slower aging process? Welcome to the wonderful world of adaptogens! These compounds and herbs have the capacity to bring balance to our bodies and, potentially, to our world. Let’s explore what they are, how they work, and why they are so Read more…