I believe compassion to be one of the few things we can practice that will bring immediate and long-term happiness to our lives. I’m not talking about the short-term gratification of pleasures like sex, drugs or gambling (though I’m not knocking them), but something that will bring true and lasting happiness. The kind that sticks….
What You Should Know About Sunscreens
With summer coming, questions about sunscreens are just around the corner. How often should sunscreen be used? Are ingredients such as oxybenzone and avobenzone endocrine disruptors that are absorbed by the body in the products? Are they dangerous to humans and coral reefs? Will the use of sunscreen lower Vitamin D levels in humans? What…
Food Forests for Life and Prosperity
“Though the problems of our world are increasingly complex, the solutions remain embarrassingly simple.”—Bill Mollison, the father of modern permaculture In the West, we’re used to seeing lawns everywhere. A well-manicured lawn may even be said to be part of the “American dream,” offering a great place to relax, a clean foreground to our homes,…
A Life of Goodness
April 26, 2022
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The following is an excerpt from “Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life” by Joshua Becker (Waterbrook), released this month. Dion Mitchell grew up near Toledo, Ohio, in comfortable circumstances. In his childhood and youth, he did not often come into contact with poor people. Nor did Dion’s family have a…
Pretend You’re Who You Want to Be
To be happy, it is important that we become happy with who we are — accept ourselves, recognize our good traits, accept our flaws, and come to see those flaws as actually good and unique parts of us. But if you’re like me, there’s always something we want to change — and in keeping with the philosophy…
Shoes Off Indoors Good Manners or Essential for Household Health
April 26, 2022
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The practice of taking one’s shoes off at the door is often thought of as a cultural choice rather than a hygienic one, however, a study conducted by Australian environmental chemists suggests that this should not be the case. Scientists from the Australian Macquarie University who are studying the household environment and what contaminants exist…
Our Marvelous Microbes
Each human is an ecosystem, and we play host to countless microscopic life forms. As strange as it may sound if you’re not a microbiologist, our bacteria are an integral part of who we are, participating in nearly every aspect of our health. My mother was a preeminent scientist who held the microbial world in…
Being Present Over Perfect
April 23, 2022
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I was recently standing at the kitchen sink doing the usual dinner time prep. As I stood and watched my children run happily through our yard gathering all sorts of items to create their own “house” in their tree fort, I was reminded of a bittersweet thought. These childhood moments are present, yet fleeting. I…
When You’re Confused, Clarify Your Intentions
Clarify Your Intentions Whenever you get confused, it’s often super helpful to pause and clarify your intentions. Just declare what you actually want in a sentence or two. Express it aloud or in writing. Then let it sink in and see how your body, mind, and feelings react to it. Does your intention feel like…
Hay Fever and Dust-Mite Allergies: What Are the Health Benefits of Salty Water for Allergic Rhinitis?
Imagine you are sitting on the beach, on silver sand, admiring the aquamarine water of the sea as it gently laps the shore. Being an inquisitive health-conscious kind of person, you may (just may) find yourself wondering: what are the health benefits of seawater? Google this, and you will be directed to an article from…
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