You may have already heard of the vagus nerve in one of your school biology lessons. It's the longest nerve in your body and is found right behind where you feel for your pulse. One of 12 cranial nerves, this super nerve starts in the brainstem and runs all the way to your abdomen, cutting through your heart, esophagus and your lungs. Known…
Salvia Divinorum is a Mexican herb that has been used in shamanic practices among Mazatec Indians of Oaxaca, Mexico, and possibly by other peoples before them, for centuries. But you may well know it as the drug that teen-popstar Miley Cyrus recently smoked and it left her a little giggly? Despite Miley's attempts, the herb has a lot of potential as a medical…
Perfectionism... A negative trait that turns a person into an obsessive neurotic. How pessimistic!! Why not look at the good side? For example, better and more polished work results, greater organization skills and much more. If you come to a dentist, it'll be better if he checks all your teeth for cavities not just treats the aching tooth, right? And the same with…
Forget sleepy mornings drooped over your desk or impromptu early naps on the train, it's time to break the habits of your tiresome workday with a showering technique you will be amazed by. Believe it or not, the average adult spends 4,000 hours of their life showering. And, therefore, most people think they know how to do it: you turn the hot water…
Are all negative thoughts bad? Consciously challenge a negative thought about an event by coming up with alternate explanations for what caused it. Learning how to challenge your negative thinking takes time. Be patient and forgiving of yourself. Focusing on your strengths is also a good way to deal with it. You can identify one of your best traits and find a new…
Magnesium is essential for many different reasons within our body and without it. Our major organs wouldn’t be able to function and magnesium deficiency could contribute to serious medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis. It can be found in many whole foods such as nuts and seeds, leafy green vegetables and fish. But how do we know if we are getting…
As the new year is about to come, take a moment to think back about everything that has happened in the ending year that has led you to be where you are at this exact second. Are you happy with your situation? Most of us will say yes when in all reality there is something negative we are holding on to. There are…
or For many of us, adopting a pet has been a part of daily life. For others, it was an unrequited dream, hindered by parental, spatial, or other restrictions. And for lots of others, it has just never occurred as a concept. And yet, having a four-legged companion (or a winged one, or one who lives in the water) can actually be very…