Mother’s Day can be a wonderful occasion to spend a little extra special time with your mom and let her know how much she means to you. Although it’s now largely celebrated with flower displays and jewelry sales, Mother’s Day had a humble beginning. Following her mother’s death in 1905, a woman named Anna Jarvis…
It can be tough to come to grips with the fact that your body isn’t doing so well and even tougher to figure out exactly what to do about it. And while many people turn to modern medicine and pharmaceuticals right off the bat, there are plenty of alternatives out there to consider. Some of them…
Dancing in the Dark is one of Bruce Springsteen’s hit songs from 1984 and it is definitely a fan favorite. He was playing the song at Olympic Park in London, England on June 30, 2013 and his mother just so happened to be there. Now, if you have ever see Bruce Springsteen play Dancing in…
We have talked extensively about restless leg syndrome and leg cramps in previous posts. Basically, these are conditions that occur at night when you are trying to go to sleep. They can be extremely painful and frustrating to deal with. This is especially true if someone just wants to rest. Restless leg syndrome is a…
When inspiration comes, it is something to be cherished. A new idea can lead to change, success, and some amazing creations. But there are times when inspiration seems far away, and feelings of hopelessness can become overwhelming. Everyone feels this way at some point or another, but it’s important to remember that you’ll survive it.…
Doctors are human beings. They’re going to make mistakes sometimes. Sometimes the entire field of medicine will be proven wrong, like when it was discovered that lobotomies actually weren’t all that marvellous for treating depression. Authors of a report in the British Medical Journal agree – human error is inevitable. But still, they were stunned to find…
When Kalel Santiago was just 10 months old, he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer known as neuroblastoma. For two years, he endured chemotherapy, radiation treatments and surgery, and he survived it all. But he was then diagnosed with something else – severe autism that disabled him from speaking. Kalel’s Story Kalel’s father,…
North Dakota and Minnesota are doing something pretty awesome in an attempt to get farmers to ditch GMOs and toxic pesticides and make the move to organic crop production. This comes as part of an attempt to boost the amount of organically-grown crops in the U.S. The grants range from $750 to $1000 annually and…
Oatmeal is referred to by many health experts as ‘a power food.’ One study found it to be very effective at boosting energy while another found that the high concentration of starch and beta-glucan protects your skin by relieving itches. Add to that benefits like weight loss and diabetes prevention and it’s not hard to see why…
Our understanding of depression and how it affects the brain has changed drastically over the past several years. It wasn’t all that long ago, in 1895, when we first made the distinction between depression and schizophrenia. As recently as the early 20th century, we were still lobotomizing people (destroying the frontal portion of their brains,…
“Forgive and forget” is a saying that’s often much easier said than done. When someone hurts or betrays you, especially when it’s someone you care about, the feelings that follow can run deep down into your core. Forgiving someone can feel like a weight is being lifted off of your shoulders, but it can also…
Basil has round, often pointed leaves that look similar to peppermint. This herb is highly fragrant, and its leaves are often used to add seasoning to different food dishes. From relieving stress to clearing blemishes on your skin and promoting heart health, this herb is packed with some serious health benefits! If basil isn’t a…
People who are display their emotions openly are often labeled as “too sensitive.” They are commonly criticized, told to “suck it up” or advised to “get over it.” Our society tends to associated being sensitive or emotional with being weak. You might be surprised at this list of reasons why sensitive people are stronger than…
If I put a bowl filled with M&Ms in front of a toddler, told them not to touch and left the room, I would fully expect them to all be gone by the time I came back a half an hour later. In fact, I’d expect the same result if I put a bowl of…
Even when we are actively trying to keep out negativity, it seems that toxic people find their way into our lives. They appear for different reasons – because they want something, they’re looking for someone to wallow with, complain to or mooch off of, or they have some greater agenda. Often times we don’t know…