Decades ago, people would put up with hay fever at this time of the year or they would use a home remedy. Now relief from itchy noses, watery eyes, and nasal congestion are just a quick spritz away, with prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical nasal sprays being one of the most common choices. But how safe are they to use? What are the risks? Who shouldn't use them? Can they become addictive? 

By Guest Writer Jane Chitty

There is a mysterious element of order and wisdom that underpins the consciousness and energy of a group that gathers in sacred space. A powerful force is unleashed when ‘two or more' are gathered with a common intent. Requiring awareness of the self as well as others, the personal empowerment that can take place within conscious 'self-actualisation' groups can help you become more closely aligned with your true needs and inner voice. 

By Guest Writer Caroline Diana Bobart

Can you name a disease that can be cured, but not with medicines? Take scurvy for example. Scurvy is a deficiency of Vitamin C. The only cure is Vitamin C. You can’t cure it with medicines, only suppress the symptoms. So is Vitamin C a "nutrient" when you get enough and a "medicine" when you are deficient? How many other diseases are actually nutritional deficiencies which can be cured by healthy actions? 

Look again at the title of this article. Be aware that this is about talking with Nature, not simply talking to it. Most people talk to their cats and dogs, even chickens and parrots, maybe even goldfish, but very few people talk WITH them. For this to happen, you need to be open to them answering you. Suddenly, talking with Nature is far more than it appears to be... 

By Guest Writer Michael Roads

Our current condition appears quite tenuous. We can go with the flow of lies and hunker down and just take it, or we can rise to the occasion, alive, awake, aware, conscious and activated, and no longer stupefied into inaction by circumstances and false information. Don’t get caught up in their game of false paradigms. Truth will not be suppressed. 

Every relationship in my life lately has been an experiment of the idea of unconditional love and freedom. But this week, I finally really got a critical piece of the puzzle. Here’s my epiphany... It’s totally possible to offer unconditional love plus absolute freedom with no conditions, but access is completely conditional. (LIGHTBULB!) 

By Guest Writer Lissa Rankin

Throughout the ages, there have been many who have had gotten a taste of incredibly mesmerizing higher states of consciousness. Today we will take a look at 20 enlightening truths told by sages throughout the ages, from the Dalai Lama to John Lennon to Lao Tzu to Max Heindel. Allow these timeless words nourish your mind, heart and soul. 

By Guest Writer Paul Lenda

Ingredients found in conventional toothpastes are controversial to say the least. Although fluoride has been scientifically proven to cause neurotoxicity, it is still used in most commercial toothpaste products. Thankfully you can eliminate fluoride from your dental routine by making your own natural and effective toothpaste. 

By Guest Writer April McCarthy

tsū – The Social Network That Pays You

Sebastian Sobcza, founder of new social media network tsū, has created a social platform that actually pays you to use it. And this is your invitation to join us.

Hemp seed oil is a great source of high-quality nutrients and has a long history of use in Eastern culture as a multi-purpose natural remedy. While prejudice has kept it from common use in the West, thankfully education is prevailing and the market for hemp seed oil is growing, with an increasing number of people seeking it out for its reported health benefits.