Is The Internet An Economic Right? Maybe
More and more aspects of our lives occur online: school, work, even acquiring directions to a doctor’s office. That reality has some asking whether or not access to the Internet is an economic right. Despite a move to offer discounted Internet to low-income households, the answer remains a resounding “maybe.” In 2011, the United Nations issued a report that stated...
5 Signs You Found An Amazing Naturopathic Doctor
When it comes to naturopathic doctors, one size may not necessarily fit all. Even though they share common naturopathic principles, training and practices, how they deal with you on a personal basis can vary greatly. Here are five ways to evaluate if you’ve found the right naturopathic doctor. Your ND is empathetic and truly interested in your well-being. A good naturopathic...
Why Saying “No” Is Healthy
The modern world is one of fast paces, tight deadlines and late-night social interactions. If you’re like most of us, you live a crazy life, juggling work pressures with social commitments, family obligations and a myriad of other tasks and responsibilities. Considering that the average person works 40 hours a week and is required by the laws of health...
10 Things To Never Buy Again
Do you have a bulky electric can opener from the 80s stashed in your kitchen cupboard? Is there an oversized fleece onesie wadded up in your closet? Did you just order a shaking weight that vowed to get your arms toned for three easy payments of $19.99? If so, don’t worry. You are not alone. Even the best of us...
Icelandic Student Creates Biodegradable Water Bottle From Algae
Plastic water bottles are everywhere. These containers may be convenient, but they're piling up in landfills. The organization Ban The Bottle estimates that just under 19 billion plastic bottles are thrown away each year in the US alone. Some plastic bottles are recyclable, but most of the ones produced do not end up being recycled — they end up...
Space Archeology Is A Thing — Really!
If the mention of space archeology sends your overactive imagination into nebulous scenarios where humanity locates signs of alien life on distant planets then I must apologize. We’re not there yet. Space archeology has, however, created a golden age of discovery right here on Earth, and you can help expedite the process. Space archeologists use cutting-edge, space-based technology to identify...
The Shame Of Our Overcrowded Prison System
The American prison system holds more than 2.3 million people and that system is stressed. So stressed, in fact, that prisoners are being doubled up in solitary confinement, which changes a torturous situation into a life-threatening one. It’s clear we need to reform our prison system. Our stressed prison system The American criminal justice system includes 1,719 state prisons, 102 federal...
7 Ayurvedic Eating Habits To Support Healthy Digestion
As one of the world’s most ancient healing systems, Ayurveda teaches that the health of the digestive system is the foundation of an individual’s well-being. The 5,000-year-old Indian health care tradition maintains that the strength of one’s digestive fire (“agni”) determines whether we stay well or become ill. In fact, according to this system, every disease develops as a...
Top 3 Countries For The Best Medical Care
In the year 2000, the World Health Organization performed its first ever in-depth global healthcare system analysis. WHO used five indicators assess quality of health services in each of the 191 participating nations. Those indicators were: overall level of population health; health inequalities; health system responsiveness; how well people of varying economic statuses are served; and who pays the...
Protect Your Pets Against The Scourge Of Rabies
Rabies, also known as hydrophobia, is a fatal viral disease transmitted via the bite of a rabid animal. While most cases occur in wild mammals, domestic animals can contract rabies through a bite. If you own the following species, a rabies vaccination is necessary: Cats Dogs Ferrets Equines Cattle Llamas Alpacas Goats Sheep Swine can contract rabies, but there is...
