As the holidays approach, many of us will find ourselves with family and good friends. What holds the promise for good times, however, often turns sour when our buttons get pushed. So, in the spirit of making the most of the holidays and keeping the energy flowing (if only with ourselves), let’s consider our options for how to work with those upsetting moments when someone else seems spoils the fun. 

By Contributing Writer Jack Adam Weber

It’s Christmas time and there are so many amazing plant based recipes out there that I can hardly contain my excitement. I’ve teamed up with a wonderful group of fellow bloggers from FindingVegan.com with a round-up of absolutely delicious vegan recipes just in time for the holiday season. Check out all that is going on in the vegan community! 

Happy holidays! 

By Contributing Writer Trinity Bourne

As the sun leaves Sagittarius and enters Capricorn, a new evolutionary journey of our consciousness begins. On the deepest level we have now changed what we value entirely. This festive season, you might have chosen to not divulge much of your value into materialism. You're not alone. 

A new direction is being paved for us all and these celestial events are reflecting to us these changes. 

By Contributing Writer Simon Vorster

Arguably the most underestimated and psychologically disturbing rites of passage for children in Christian-based cultures today, the Santa Claus myth is another failing institutionalization. Many of us are now facing the decision to keep perpetuating 'The Santa Clause' within our family circles, or begin the process of transforming this ritualized nonsense into a genuinely sacred, annual celebration. 

By Contributing Writer Ethan Indigo Smith

On Christmas day a few years back, I rose to the challenge of creating some kind of ‘nut roast’ type thing to enjoy with vegetables, roast potatoes and gravy. We were thrilled with the appetizing result! This seed roast is surprisingly light and easy to digest. In addition to offering you the recipe, I’ve also created a tuition video so we can go through it step by step, to make sure you come out with a perfect loaf! 

By Contributing Writer Trinity Bourne

The oldest use of diatomaceous earth has been as a toothpaste and facial scrub, due to its mild abrasive capacities. Similarly, it acts as a mild abrasive in animals, removing intestinal invaders and other harmful organisms from the digestive tract, stimulating digestion and absorption of nutrients by sweeping foreign bodies out of the system. Diatomaceous Earth is also chocked-full of naturally occurring trace minerals. These minerals promote strong nails, healthy skin and shinier hair in animal use. 

By Guest Writer Dr Edward Group

Could the active ingredient in marijuana, responsible for its characteristic “high,” help turn the tide against the accelerating Alzheimer’s epidemic? A study published in the journal Molecular Pharmacology, found this plant contains a compound with not 1, but 2 therapeutic properties ideal for addressing both the surface symptom (memory problems) & root cause (brain plaque) of Alzheimer’s disease.

By Contributing Writer Sayer Ji

This simple trick for removing pesticides can be made from many products, including beer, apples, berries, beets, corn, fruits, grains, honey, malt, maple syrup, melons, molasses, potatoes, rice, sorghum, and other foods containing sugar.

By Dr. Mercola

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.

How often does it ever happened to you? You put your hands to your head, press hard, and think “it is all too much!” 

By Contributing Writer Gaye Levy