Uncontrolled high blood pressure is a very serious health concern that can lead to heart disease and increased risk for stroke. A study published in 2010 discovered that those who consumed 74 grams or more per day of fructose (the equivalent of about 2.5 sugary drinks) had a 77 percent greater risk of having blood pressure levels of 160/100 mmHg. For comparison, a normal blood pressure reading is below 120/80 mmHg.

By Guest Writer Dr. Joseph Mercola

Seemingly just another bid for liberty in today's volatile political arena, this group in Spain has an exceptionally unique feature: the protestors out on the street aren't real, they're holograms. Under the Protection of Citizens’ Security Bill, the Penal Code Reform and Anti-Terror Pact, protesters in Spain are criminalized and the freedom of average citizens has become severely restricted. But the people of Spain refuse to be coerced. “They want to silence us... but nevertheless, here we are,” declares NoSomosDelito (We Are Not Crime), a grassroots activist group formed as a protest against Spain’s new draconian anti-free speech law. 

By Contributing Writer Carolanne Wright

Nutritionally speaking, these are little power-packed nourishing treasures. They are full of protein, essential fats, anti-oxidants, minerals and vitamins. Flax seeds and walnuts are both omega 3 super heroes. Omega 3 is excellent for heart-health, brain function, managing cholesterol levels and digestive health; and is often lacking in the human diet. When I first made these truffles I thought I was going to melt with delight. Difficult to imagine so much from such an easy recipe with only 5 ingredients. 

By Contributing Writer Trinity Bourne

Even if we are conscious and awake, we often find ourselves in families where judgement, blame and negative energy is the norm. Maybe we also contribute to this dynamic, even though we “know better.” When family members are not responsible with their energy or accountable for their behavior, family dysfunction is often the result. In one way or another, this is true for most families and the very reason why we experience so much family discord and disconnection. But what if you could live in a family where everyone is responsible with their energy and everyone is accountable to a higher (more aware) way of living and loving? 

By Contributing Writer Nanice Ellis

Modernity has its roots in the worldview of modern science, and at the heart of this worldview is the belief that the universe and everything in it, ourselves included, are only physical, and that the universe can usefully be regarded as a mechanism, a machine. This view persists despite profound discoveries in physics and biology that suggest that the universe is non-physical as well as physical, and that it is rich in intrinsic meaning. There are many who believe it is therefore time to bring meaning, wisdom, and ecology into our lives, and to find ways to go beyond materialism. And as we do this, I believe that we shall find that we are simultaneously creating a new kind of economics, a new kind of education, a new kind of healthcare, a new kind of science, and a new kind of politics. If we are ever hope to solve the many problems of the world today, then we have to replace spiritual poverty with spiritual wealth. 

By Guest Writer Chris Thomson

By Contributing Writer Zen Gardner

If we use cannabis with the intention of simply ‘getting high’ as opposed to exploring our consciousness, a small, euphoric high is exactly what it will give us. On the other hand, ecstatic meditative bliss and insight can result when it’s used properly; the way the ancients used it. For centuries, different cultures have explored its uses in a spiritual and/or ceremonial setting, and it is no mistake that this tradition carries on into today. 

While many are aware of the seemingly mysterious placebo effect, fewer people know about its evil twin, “the nocebo effect.” When I was researching my book "Mind Over Medicine", I became convinced, without a shadow of a doubt, that a combination of positive belief and the nurturing care of the right healer can activate the body’s natural self-repair mechanisms. But is the opposite also true? Do negative beliefs about our health or harsh care from insensitive doctors harm the body? Turns out they can. 

By Guest Writer Lissa Rankin.

The atoms in our DNA are nothing but energy. Each atom of the DNA is made up of a unique energy signature which codes a specific set of information within it. A German biophycist, Dr. Fritz Albert Popp, discovered that the DNA in a living cell stores and releases photons creating “bio-photonic emissions” that hold the key to illness and health. These bio-photons play a significant role in the communication within and between cells to determine the health of tissues. 

By guest writer Dr. Fahad Basheer