Acute liver failure occurs when the liver stops functioning. It can happen over a few days or a few weeks, and it usually occurs in someone who has had no pre-existing liver disease. Acute liver failure can cause serious complications, including excessive bleeding and increased pressure in the brain. So what causes it? The most…
In your life, do you know of two friends that work together just fine but still can’t seem to stop playing tricks on one another? That’s exactly the sort of relationship your eyes and brain have with one another. If you’ve ever suffered the horrors of sleep deprivation, you know all about the havoc your…
The well known songwriter, singer, and activist, Willie Nelson was born April 29, 1933 (he was born close to midnight, so some sources claim his birthday is the 30th). That’s right. Hard as it may be to believe, Willie Nelson is 83 years old. Willie, a Texas-native, was gifted his first guitar at 6 years…
Everyone knows Vin Diesel from the Fast and the Furious franchise. He is an American action star but also produces, directs, and does a little screenwriting. It looks like he may also have a bit of activist in him as well. In the picture above, which was posted to his facebook page on April 24th,…
Welcome to our top 5 alternative health sites countdown. This week we have 5 awesome alternative health sites, and they are from the aromatherapy category. Hello everyone, we are back with 5 more awesome alternative health sites. Hope you enjoyed our last issue of Top 5 Alternative Health Sites countdown, which was in the Ayurveda…
One of the weirdest things that happens sometimes is when I’m talking on the phone and I get a bit of bounce-back, and hear my own voice echoing for a second. Does that ever happen to you? It’s weird hearing your own voice outside of your own head like that. I’m a musician. I have…
Yesterday, a stranger I was sitting beside turned to me and said, “Are you a Prince fan?” We then went on to have a good half-hour conversation about the man and just how talented he was. He lived and breathed music; the sheer volume of his discography and unreleased material speaks to that. What was also…
Chronic inflammation can have negative effects on the body in numerous ways, and recent research has shown a link from chronic inflammation to obesity, diabetes, heart disease and even depression. Chronic inflammation occurs when the immune system believes there to be a constant threat, causing it to attack the body’s cells. Inflammation can damage the…
An empath is highly sensitive to the feelings, intentions and motivations of others. They feel the energy of other people on a deep level that many don’t understand. Someone who is empathetic may sympathize with how someone else is feeling, but being an empath is deeper than that. An empath feels the emotions of others…
If you’re switching out processed foods for fresh fruits and vegetables, you’re on the right track to improving your health. But if weight loss is one of your main goals, it’s important to choose the right fruits for your body. Many fruits have a naturally high sugar content in the form of fructose. While consuming…
Many people are overthinkers, and that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Overthinking is linked to creativity and problem-solving. However, those who overthink too much or too often may find themselves in a never-ending cycle of what ifs and should haves. People who overthink every little situation constantly wonder what they could have done better, and…
I would be willing to bet that no company has as much of an impact on the entire nation’s mood in the morning as Starbucks, and it shows in their revenue—in the second quarter of 2016 alone, the company raked in $5 billion. I’ll admit, I’ve indulged myself a few times and looked past the…
