Why do so many singers talk about music getting them through hard times? Having an outlet for those difficult feelings is certainly part of it, but perhaps there’s another kind of tone at work in the healing process – vagal tone. The Vagus Nerve Its… READ MORE
Why Telling Yourself “Don’t” Is Like Telling Yourself “Do”
How many times have you told yourself something along the lines of, “Don’t be awkward. Don’t be awkward.” And then as soon as you opened your mouth, you said the most awkward thing? Why You Do What You Don’t Want to Do Why do we… READ MORE
Homeopathy Saved My Vacation – Here’s How
I had an uneasy feeling about leaving behind my homeopathy kit as I was packing for our recent trip to California, but I brushed it aside. “What could possibly go wrong?” I thought. Besides, I wanted to save room for the two giant hardcover books I… READ MORE
How to Beat Your Yucky Sitting Habit
Sitting has been called “The New Smoking.” Studies warn that even if you manage to fit in a workout, it probably won’t negate the effects of an entire career spent sitting, which include: feeling generally yucky, bored and unable to concentrate (my expert observation). greater… READ MORE
The Most Sustainable Fashion is Fashion You Already Own
The cost of fast fashion – i.e., most of what is available to buy right now – is considerable, from unsafe working conditions for the people making the clothing, to the tons of textile waste created once it’s discarded. Many of us love the idea… READ MORE
How to Treat Acne: 25 Holistic Strategies
If you have acne, what you really have is a problem with detoxification. Simply put, your body doesn’t do it well enough and needs a little extra help. The skin is part of the body’s detoxification system, and the best ways to treat acne help… READ MORE