Netherlands Solar Pathway Makes History
In Amsterdam, a groundbreaking event has just occurred: the first solar bicycle path on the planet has just opened for use. The pathway not only generates energy, but is also inspiring scientists and engineers around the world to embrace solar technology. The solar pathway, called SolaRoad, was developed by the Netherlands' TNO Research Institute, and runs for 70 meters between...
Do You Om?
Or, perhaps the question should be, do you know what "om" really means? You may have even chanted it thousands of times as part of a yoga class, or at least seen the symbol, but chances are there is quite a bit you don't know about this mystic syllable and most sacred mantra. Om signifies the innate capacity within human...
Yoga Poses Beginners Shouldn’t Do – and 3 They Should
All yoga poses can be safe and beneficial when done mindfully and with close attention paid to alignment. However, some yoga poses require strength, flexibility, and concentration that can only be developed over a long period of consistent practice. If you are new to yoga, avoid attempting the following three poses, and stick to their variations until you’ve gained...
Eat This NOT That When You are Sick
With flu and cold season comes lots of misery for many people, especially if your immune system isn't up to par. When you're ill, your body needs more calories to function normally - so throw that myth of starving a fever out the window. Your body has to work harder than normal when you're sick to fight infection, particularly...
New Study Reveals Direct Brain-to-Brain Communication Between Humans
A new study published on November 5, 2014 in the journal PLOS ONE discovered something that sounds like it's out of the pages of a sci-fi novel. Researchers at the University of Washington were able to successfully transmit brain signals over the Internet, replicating a scientific study performed a year ago, and thus confirming that our brains have the...
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to More Severe, Higher Number of Asthma Attacks
According to a new study out of Tel Aviv University in Israel, adults with asthma who have a vitamin D deficiency may be a lot more likely to suffer asthma attacks. Raising vitamin D levels, therefore, could help control those flare-ups. This wasn't the first study to report an association between vitamin D deficiency and asthma severity. In 2012, researchers...
Maximize Health and Vitality by Doing these 3 Things
Do you ever see people who seem to have unlimited energy and passion and wonder what you’re doing wrong? What most of us don’t realize is that this ‘vital,’ energetic state of being is actually simple to develop through lifestyle changes. Apply the following three principles to your life - practice them every day - and you will see...
52 Things to Stock up on Besides Food
There is something to be said for being prepared. Being prepared for an emergency situation takes just a little planning, and can provide considerable peace of mind. Allocate a small closet or space in your laundry room for not only some extra food, but also some supplies that may come in handy. Here are 52 things you may not think of...
The Truth About Peanut Butter and Jelly
The classic peanut butter and jelly. Many Americans grew up eating this famous sandwich at least a couple times a week, if not every day. It is one of the most common items to be found in a lunchbox or brown paper bag, and remains a favorite of children and numerous adults to this day. However, while peanuts do have...
Feel More Peaceful Every Day: Simple Ways to Center Your Body and Mind
We all experience moments when life leaves us feeling unbalanced or stressed. The next time one of these moments strike, try one or more of the following five effective and simple techniques to relax and re-center. 1. Just Breathe Our mental state is reflected in our breath. Whenever you notice your breath becoming shallow or fast, or that you’re holding your...
