You’ve probably heard about the potential benefits of drinking green tea, adding some olive oil to your diet, and eating your vegetables. Did you know that part of the reason for these recommendations has to do with compounds called polyphenols? Polyphenols are found in lots of plant-based foods and have been found to have numerous…
The human brain is a marvel with lots of capabilities. As more researchers study the brain, we get to know how much information the brain can store. According to the Scientific American journal, The human brain consists of about one billion neurons. Each neuron forms about 1,000 connections to other neurons, amounting to more than…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) groups people into one of 16 categories based on personality, and there’s one type that holds the spot as the debaters of the bunch: the…
Each week, join author and energy healer Natasha Levinger as she reads the communal energy to predict what’s in store for us in the days ahead. This week starts with a breezy, airy, and light feeling. It reminds me of summer, even though the season hasn’t officially begun. It’s like when you have a week off from…
Over the past six months, I’ve noticed a surprising improvement in my skin. A bit of background info: I typically deal with cracked, thirsty skin year-round, despite my unwavering commitment to slathering on a body lotion after every single shower. After just a few hours, my skin simply reverts to its dry, itchy state. By…
The opportunity to travel is a precious gift, providing a roadmap for spiritual discovery, a compass for compassion, and a bridge to humanity. Through travel, we are better equipped to gain perspective into the enormity and meaning of not just our own lives but the lives of others. This depth of experience brings clarity to…
This is part 1 of a multi-part series on perfectionism, something that LOTS of people I work with struggle with. If you’re shooting for perfect, you’re playing a losing game. You’ll always feel inadequate because perfect just isn’t possible. But here’s the thing: You get to choose what games you play. You know what game…
Reach — your reach is one of the most important elements of your legacy. Who are you reaching? How far does your reach go? I strongly feel that you have to do the work to reach the people who need it the most. Reach creates change. That’s something that can’t be bought and takes time and real…
Many of us struggle to balance the demands of the world with the desires of our own heart. We live with family members we feel emotionally distanced from; we feel disengaged from our job but fearful about trying out a new path; we feel the pressure to conform to others’ expectations even though they do…
Do you remember your child’s early years? When your teen was a baby, you probably had a nighttime routine—perhaps even an elaborate one—to encourage him or her to sleep through the night. That bedtime routine may have morphed during the toddler years to include a book or other nightly ritual and continued to evolve over…
