We often look at high anxiety as a dreadful disorder that makes one’s life miserable and accomplishes very little in the way of positivity. But what if we instead looked at anxiety as a sort of superpower? We’ve written in the past about anxious individuals’ increased empathic abilities. But what other evidence is there to…
Anxiety is a very common problem and many suffer from it, including me. Anxiety is constantly there. Any simple change in my daily schedule can cause stress and panic. Some days, I even have a hard time going to the grocery store because I am anxious about what that entails. For many people, simple tasks…
Chronic anxiety is a common anxiety disorder that involves constant worry, nervousness and tension. It goes far beyond worrying about a work project or being nervous before a date. Chronic anxiety is an intense, persistent and excessive problem that can become extremely disruptive to a person’s everyday life, including his or her health. Anxiety causes…
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the United States, affecting 40 million adults, or 18% of the U.S. population. Anxiety disorders are treatable, but many seek help in the form of prescription medication. What if there was a more natural way to treat…
I know what you’re thinking. “No! I don’t have parasites! Civilized societies learned to control parasites a long time ago.” Right? Well, no, actually. We didn’t. And if we aren’t diligent, parasites may be controlling us right now. In this riveting conversation, David Avocado Wolfe and Chervin Jafarieh discuss the ways parasites get into our…
Pain. We’ve all had it, and we all try to avoid it. This is considered the most common symptom worldwide. Have you ever woken up with a severe migraine – 10/10 pain – and reached for aspirin, only to find it gave you stomach ulcers and constipation? Does pain relief really need to be that…
Consuming too much sugar is something we are all guilty of doing from time to time. Now that the warmer months are upon us and some of us are trying to get back into shape we might want to try to curb our sweet tooth. One of the best ways to start a healthier diet…
Perhaps you’re ready to dip your toe into the wide world of medical and recreational cannabis. You’ve probably heard quite a lot about cannabinoids and their medical applications. It’s only natural to have a few questions. The most obvious one is what exactly are cannabinoids, and how do you consume them? Simple enough. But there’s…
Exploding with popularity and a vibrant community, many people are making the switch to cannabis for various reasons. These include chronic pain, sleep, anxiety, inflammation, and much more. When picking out an edible or CBD product, many people look to the second word: marijuana. But they’re unaware of what they’re seeing on labels such as…
Looking to ditch sugar but not sweets? Then date syrup may be your answer! After all, who doesn’t have a sweet tooth? Well, if you happen to be one of the rare ones around, then try to incorporate some dates into your life and see if things don’t start to change. Because some sugar substitutes…
Imagine for a moment lying on a bed of rose petals. If you have the chance to get all the rose petals your heart desires, what would you do with them? By the end of this informative article, hopefully there will be no lack of creative ideas. Learn about the beautifying, health-enhancing effects of rose…
When we hear the word “mushroom,” we often think of the kind you cook with or use recreationally. But there’s another type – medicinal mushrooms – that are criminally underrated when you consider the amazing list of benefits they provide. Part of what makes these mushrooms so great is their versatility. For example, you can…
Nature is constantly giving a silent and unmistakable witness to the human race. We live in an age of electron microscopes and mass spectrometry devices. But before this, humans had to figure out what foods were best to eat by using our senses. The art of botanical discovery led humans to discover that a food’s…
It’s one of the first and last things we do every single day, and often throughout the day – yawning. What is it all about, and why is it so contagious? Science has studied much on the subject and has much more left unstudied, but thankfully, we have a few interesting findings! First – Why…
6 Proven Ways To Relieve Symptoms Of Depression One in three people will suffer from depression at least once in their life. Many people suffer from it permanently. Leaving depression untreated can lead to a range of other issues in your life – including an increased likelihood of developing insomnia, dependence on drugs or alcohol, putting on…