Happiness Is Healthiness: How A Happy Journal Can Help Anxiety and Depression

Happiness is healthiness!! This statement speaks volumes of truth in so many aspects. We often forget that we have more than just physical health; what about the mental and emotional health? When you truly discover how the three all affect you and how they rely on one another you can begin to truly heal. Our emotions and stresses can cause us to become ill. A lot of people struggle with depression and are placed on medication, but I’m sorry to say there is no such thing as a happy pill. So what is there to do about it?

Screen Addiction, Part 1: Wake Up Call

Out of all the topics that are valuable to re-evaluate as we hope to make positive change in our lives, screen addiction is perhaps one of the most widespread. Modern civilization has found itself in the midst this personal sticky situation, and will eventually have to evolve as we continue to progress into greater peace and consciousness.

Mother Earth’s Medicine Cabinet: 7 Reasons To Drink Strawberry Lemon Water

We all know lemons and strawberries are really good for us, but did you know adding those two ingredients to warm water in the morning could provide many health benefits? I kept hearing all this hype about the benefits of drinking a warm glass of lemon water every morning, and I decided to try it out for myself. I noticed a difference the first day and was excited about the results, but I had to add my own twist to it. I decided to put a spin on the lemon water and added some organic strawberries to it and that was even better.

5 Herbs that Help Stop Tooth Decay

Tooth decay, otherwise known as dental caries, is caused when bacteria grows on our teeth, which can then form holes. Alright, let’s face it -- holes in your teeth can put holes in your pocket when you have to go to the dentist to have them fixed. Well, thank goodness for natural remedies, right? Here are 5 herbs that will help you not only stop tooth decay, but help you save your teeth and your money.

Vegan Stuffed Peppers Recipe

These stuffed peppers are a great veggie entrée or side when you’re grilling! Cheesy and savory, both vegans and omnivores are sure to love them. Clean-up is easy for this one too, since all you’re cooking in is a bit of foil. The peppers are surprisingly filling, so you can serve them on their own or cut in half as a side dish; I like to pair them with rice, cous cous or mashed potatoes. As always, feel free to experiment with different sauces, spices and vegetables to make them your own!

*Makes 4*

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Yoga Nidra: Beyond Healing to Transcendence

The ancient Tantric science of yoga nidra is an incredibly simple way to access healing as well as deeper states of awareness not normally known by many.  By practicing the “yoga of conscious sleep” the dream realm can be more easily accessed and eventually mastered. Yoga nidra also aids in uniting both hemispheres of the brain for everyday harmony and evolutionary bliss. Yoga nidra is key in not only assisting with deep subconscious healing, but in going beyond it to a state of transcendence.  Here's how...

Summer Recipe: Tomato Onion Frittata

Breakfast, lunch, or dinner – frittatas are great any time of day. The best part is you can add whatever you like! Whether you only have a handful of herbs or are down to your last head of garlic, frittatas are the perfect way to utilize what's left in the kitchen. Traditionally an Italian dish, frittatas were whipped up with leftovers or what little remained in the fridge. The fact that the dish was fried, friggere, in a skillet is how it got its name. Usually served as a snack or appetizer, frittatas are easy to toss together to curb the appetite.

5 Health Benefits of Swimming

When we look at Michael Phelps or Missy Franklin, we see a pair of gold-winning superstars that have taken the Olympic community by storm, but it probably never occurs to us that we’re looking at arguably two of the healthiest people competing today. One of the most important things we can do is go for a swim. Here are five mega-health benefits from swimming.

The Boosting Benefits of Buttermilk

Useful, curative and beneficial – buttermilk is one versatile leftover you can consume in various ways for taste as well as health. Below are some facts and benefits of buttermilk…

Let’s begin with what buttermilk actually is. While many confuse it with a yogurt-and-water whip (lassi), buttermilk is actually the liquid left after you churn butter from cream. While it’s still a concept the world is slowly coming home too, traditional buttermilk is very common in Indian and Asian households and equally well-known amongst the dairy farmers of the world.

Emanating Earth: A Short Story

Going into the woods makes me feel alive. I don’t know if it is because nature is so full of life or if it is the connection that exists between raw nature and ourselves. It is very difficult for a lot of people to walk through the woods and stay angry. I believe that’s because in a natural environment, more often than not, it is peaceful and serene.