Depression is a formidable opponent for millions. From a neurological standpoint, most people effected by depression show reduced alpha activity in the frontal lobes. Alpha brainwaves are one of the most common brainwave patterns among those who meditate - a spiritual practice which, backed by scientific and medical research, can help to bring you out of a depressive state. 

By Guest Writer Robert L. Rupp

According to Richard Lunt of MSU's College of Engineering, his team has developed a truly transparent luminescent solar concentrator that "can be used on buildings, cell phones and any other device that has a clear surface." The key word here is transparent. "No one wants to sit behind colored glass" says Hunt. 

By Contributing Writer Carolanne Wright

This Full Moon on 5th January comes with powerful emotional changes. The message is very clear - a big shift is on its way! This Full Moon offers incredible insight and will provide very significant lessons on how we should go about integrating our personal awareness into our collective awareness. An innovative and exciting chapter is on the horizon. 

Do you feel it? 

By Contributing Writer Simon Vorster

One might ask, “How can I be happier in my life? How can I unite my body, mind and soul to create a happy life?” Doctors have long acknowledged the influence our thought patterns have on the body, but usually only among themselves. Here are some suggestions as catalysts for your continuing quest for a vibrant and happy life. 

By Guest Writer Cynthia Olsen

Instead of searching to find terrorists, why don’t we search for justice? Instead of searching to find new weapons technology, why don’t we search to find the starving millions and feed them? The difficulty with generation is that when it comes to direct action, we stall. But nothing happens until our words turn into actions, and in reality, politicians and soldiers are not saving the world - only the ordinary people can. 

By Guest Writer Andreas Toupadakis PhD

Recent studies and medical professionals have begun to identify the scientific benefits of the wellness inspired practices of Earthing and Yoga. 

By Guest Writer David Gelfand

Lavender was the very first essential oil I purchased when I first became familiar with essential oils in the late 1980s. As someone who is always getting cuts and scrapes as well as burns from careless cooking techniques, lavender used topically has always been my first aid treatment of choice. As a natural antibiotic, and antiseptic, it has promoted healing and I truly believe that it has prevented scaring. 

By Contributing Writer Gaye Levy

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.